Read all about USS Concord's general description, specifications and time line.

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. Any groups of links may refer to log book covers and introductory information; some may be blank.

Editor’s notes:

Where possible, a hyperlink will be included the first time a ship or notable person is mentioned in the log, but not thereafter.


THE VOYAGES OF USS CONCORD 1897-1898
(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 – MAY 22nd 1897 TO NOVEMBER 29th 1897


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Log Book of the USS Concord, 3rd Rate

Commanded by Asa Walker, Commander, US Navy

This section commencing May 22nd, 1897 at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, ending November 29th, 1897 at Mare Island Navy Yard, California.


[Note: This is not a new ship, having been commissioned in 1891, but it has been decommissioned and laid up at Mare Island for the previous year and is being reactivated for service.]


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Transferred Officer: Ensign GH Burrage. Detached on November 28th 1897 and ordered to report for duty aboard USS "Wheeling".


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Ship’s complement


Chief Boatswain’s Mate: 1

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class: 1

Ordinary Seamen: 16

Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class: 2

Apothecary: 1

Landsmen: 10, (1) Jack of Dust, (1) for Barber

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class: 2

Ship’s Yeoman: 1

Apprentices: 16

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class: 2

Paymaster’s Yeoman: 1

Machinists: 3

Chief Gunner’s Mate: 1

Engineer’s Yeoman: 1

Machinists 1st Class: 3

Gunner’s Mate 1st Class: 2

Ship’s Writer’s Yeoman 2nd Class: 1

Machinists 2nd Class: 2

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class: 3

Navigator’s Yeoman 3rd Class: 1

Boilermakers, to do duty as W/T: 1

Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class: 4

Painter: 1

Coppersmiths, to do duty as W/T: 1

Chief Quartermaster: 1

Bugler: 1

Water Tenders: 3

Quartermaster 1st Class: 1

Blacksmith, to do duty as W/T: 2

Oilers: 4

Quartermaster 2nd Class: 1

Cabin Steward: 1

First-class Firemen: 8

Quartermaster 3rd Class: 1

Cabin Cook: 1

Second-class Firemen: 8

Coxswains: 6

Mess Attendant: 1

Coal-Heavers: 15

Carpenter’s Mate: 1

Ward-room Steward: 1

Complement of crew: 163

Carpenter’s Mate 3rd Class: 1

Mess Attendant: 1

Marine Guard: 18

Sailmaker’s Mate: 1

Steerage Steward: 1

Total Complement: 181

Ship’s Cook 1st Class: 1

Steerage Cook: 1


Shipwright: 1

Mess Attendant: 1


Bayman: 1

(These last three only when there is a junior officers’ mess)


Master-at-Arms: 1

Seamen: 16, 1 in charge of hold



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Meteorological instruments:


Mercurial Barometer, maker HJ Green, NY, number 3337, located in cabin office, date of last comparison, June 1897, compared with Mare Island Observatory, error, plus .01.

Aneroid Barometer, maker Negretti and Zambra, London, number 3225, located in pilot house, date of last comparison, June 1897, compared with Mare Island Observatory, error, plus .01.

Thermometer (Dry bulb), maker HJ Green, Brooklyn, number 1949, located under back of poop.

Thermometer (Wet bulb psychrometer), maker HJ Green, number 1958, located under back of poop.


Signed by JB Howard, Lieutenant Navigator.


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Armament:


No. of Guns: 81, Caliber: 6" BLR, Mark: 3, Description: BLR, Powder: 45-48 rounds, Weight: 100, Carriages: C Pivot.

No. of Guns: 82, Caliber: 6" BLR, Mark: 3, Description: BLR, Powder: 45-48 rounds, Weight: 100, Carriages: C Pivot.

No. of Guns: 83, Caliber: 6" BLR, Mark: 3, Description: BLR, Powder: 45-48 rounds, Weight: 100, Carriages: C Pivot.

No. of Guns: 84, Caliber: 6" BLR, Mark: 3, Description: BLR, Powder: 45-48 rounds, Weight: 100, Carriages: C Pivot.

No. of Guns: 85, Caliber: 6" BLR, Mark: 3, Description: BLR, Powder: 45-48 rounds, Weight: 100, Carriages: C Pivot.

No. of Guns: 86, Caliber: 6" BLR, Mark: 3, Description: BLR, Powder: 45-48 rounds, Weight: 100, Carriages: C Pivot.


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Tables of deviation of standard compass


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Ship’s crew:


Gallagher J, ChMAA

Sears M, ChBM

Anderson Carl, BM1c

Matlock A, BM2c

Lynes T, BM2c

Martin WJ, Coxn

Pollax M, Coxn

Petske H, Coxn

Rothlander O, Coxn

Nelson J, Coxn

Britton J, Coxn

Austin A, Coxn

Londerman J, GM3c

McWilliams HJ, GM3c

King J, GM3c

Parrish S, GM3c

Jorgensen AP, ChQM

Anderson A, CM1c

Lerch GH, Shpw

Crowley R, Shpw

Welsh JW, Blks

Rook CE, Blks

Kline MA, P&F

Muller FJ, SM Mate

Evans E, ChMech

Dame GH, ChMech

Lambert E, Bmkr

Humble A, W/T

Crotise, Oiler

McManus J, Oiler

Folsom E, Oiler

Walsh M, Oiler

McGuire D, Oiler

Melody HJ, Oiler

Devine A, Mech2c

Desmond H, Mech2c

Gallagher TB, Mech2c

Leslie J, Mech2c

Harrison EB, Apoth

Shute FE, ChYeo

Aulman GL, ChYeo

Geary D, Sea Gr

Brown CE, Sea Gr

Laamanen G, Sea

Anderson LA, Sea

Dixon WC, Sea

Nilson J, Sea

Petersen GA, Sea

Anderson J, Sea

Lagerholm F, Sea

Alm EA, Sea

Whaley J, Sea

Janson A, Sea

Flater J, Sea

Merkl G, Sea

Bethge CL, Sea

Anderson Chas, Sea

Martinmann F, Sea

Andersen L, Sea

Sundblad O, Sea

Byerling CA, Sea

Anderson B, Sea

Williams R, Sea

Lapthorn RW, Sea

Ross T, Sea

Born EA, Sea

Price JL, OS

James J, OS

Belding CH, OS

Westermark A, OS

Erwin BA, OS

Alliman MJ, OS

Harvey GJ, App1c

McCurdy C, App1c

Lassig CE, App2c

Ellison AE, App2c

Coan A, App2c

Lawrence H, App2c

Harmon FM, App2c

Gentsch MB, App2c

Berger AG, App3c

Ross RR, App3c

Speaker A, App3c

Pfaff E, App3c

Andrews RT, App3c

Wishaar JH, App3c

Griggs JH, Lds

Silva M, Lds

Henderson W, Lds

Riley HP, Lds

McLees HP, Lds

Harmon PA, Lds

Cullen EL, Lds

Attridge JF, Lds

Baker GW, Lds

Older LEN, Lds (for Painter)

Langa JJ, Lds (for Yeo3c)

Sullivan JB, Lds (for Bugler)

Dailey AP, Lds (for Bayman)

Leffel PW, F1c

Martin J, F1c

Power J, F1c

Flint J, F1c

Davis W, F1c

Roddy J, F1c

Nolan JW, F1c

Fahy J, F 1 c

Sibrian J, F2c

Root T, F2c

Stock JA, F2c

O’Reilly WG, F2c

Dailey W, F 2c

Hailey Wm, F 2c

Cozier WC, F2c

Healy P, F 2c

Burke TP, CP

Anderson J, CP

Olback JA, CP

Mills HD, CP

Maloney J, CP

Sheehan JJ, CP

Wilson J, CP

Stenmer O, CP

Galivan C, CP

Howard OE, CP

Dorsey F, CP

Olmstead HH, CP

Dunham FJ, CP

Knutson H, CP

Brathord L, CP

Jones FB, CP (for MAA3c)

Stiles WE, CP (for Coppersmith)

Bell JP, CP (for SC1c)

Suzaki T, Cabin Cook

Ah One, WEC

Kato T, MA

Yue Hui, MA

Chong Wong, MA

Wong Ching, MA*




*[Note: Although most of these men would have been white, there could have been some black sailors in 1897, as the US Navy was integrated during the Civil War and remained so at this time. In the reactionary period 1919-1945, attempts were made to prohibit black sailors enlisting. The sailors of Chinese and Japanese origin usually filled ranks such as Mess Attendant (MA). See https://www.navalhistory.org/2019/02/26/a-short-history-on-segregation-in-the-navy-from-the-war-of-1812-through-world-war-ii]



LOGS FOR MAY 1897


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22 May 1897


At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW force 2-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 62°F sea average 54°F]


The men detailed for this ship, the marine guard, and the Navy Yard band came on board at 1.00. At 1.15 the colors were hoisted and pennant broken at the main; the band playing the national air and the marine guard saluting. The Captain of the Yard turned the ship over to Lieutenant TB Howard, the senior line officer, who had reported for duty aboard. The following officers and men belonging to the ship were present:

List of officers:

Lieutenant TB Howard, Lieutenant PW Hourigan, Ensign GH Burrage, and PA Engineer HW Jones.

(See appended list of men.)

At 1.20 piped down and set watch.

Ensign LA Kaiser reported for duty aboard this vessel.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.15 crew and guard returned to USRS [Receiving Ship] "Independence" for berthing and messing.*


*[Note: A receiving ship is used in harbor to house newly recruited sailors before they are assigned to a ship's crew.]


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23 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW force 2-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 62°F; sea average 54°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered men at 9.30. Passed Assistant Eng HW Jones USN left the ship in obedience to a Department order to report to Capt. GW Simmell USN at San Francisco Cal. as assistant to the Boards for the trials of the "Wheeling" and the "Marietta". Commander Asa Walker USN reported on board and assumed command. Lieutenant GP Colvocoresses USN reported on board as Executive Officer.


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Supplies received

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24 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW force 3 veering W force 1; cloudy; air temperature average 62°F; sea average 54°F]


8am to meridian:

Working party came aboard and was employed in getting stores from yard. Received from General Store Keeper in Equipment and Pay Departments articles as per list appended.


Meridian to 4pm:

Entire crew and Marine Guard came aboard with bags and hammocks. Received from General Store Keeper in Equipment and Pay Departments articles as per list appended.


4pm to 8pm:

After supper on the "Independence", the crew came aboard and at 8.00 held a general muster and served out station billets. T Thompson PM absent without leave.


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List of equipment received

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25 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 60°F; sea average 54°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at Quarters at 9.30. T Thompson (PM) absent without leave. Crew engaged in getting stores on board from all departments. Transferred from receiving ship, GD Dickey.


Meridian to 4pm:

Crew engaged in provisioning.


4pm to 8pm:

Knocked off work on stores at 4.30. Received on board during the day stores in varying departments as per appended list. T Thompson (PM) absent without leave


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List of equipment received

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26 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SW force 5-1; broken cloud; air temperature average 60°F; sea average 54°F]


8am to meridian:

USS "Bennington" came up to Navy Yard and moored alongside dock astern of the ship. PA Eng HW Jones USN returned from duty on trial aboard gunboats "Wheeling" and "Marietta". HJ Wiseman (ChMech) reported on board with bag and hammock. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 7 under Construction Department, 1 Engineering Department, 1 Equipment Department, 2 Steam Department


Meridian to 4 pm:

The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 7 under Construction Department, 1 Engineering Department, 1 Equipment Department, 2 Steam Department Received on board 5 tons of coal.


4pm to 8pm:

5.45: Mustered men at quarters; the following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM).


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List of stores received

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27 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SW force 5-1; broken cloud; air temperature average 60°F; sea average 54°F]


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in taking in stores.


4pm to 8pm:

5.45: mustered men at quarters; the following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM).


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List of stores received

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28 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind W backing SW force 4-2; cloudy; air temperature average 60°F; sea average 54°F]


4 to 8pm [sic]:

At 4.00 started fires in boiler "D".


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in taking in stores. Mustered at 9.30; the following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM).


Meridian to 4pm:

Crew engaged as before up to 3.45pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Received on board 12 tons of bituminous coal. Received from USRS "Independence" with bags and hammocks, the following men transferred to this ship:

DW Nelson

GA Nagashi

E Discall

RA Luce

P Merge

WB Sheehan

CF Sepham

E Johnson

CF Miller

P Mauge

TA Toledo

Bauberg

L Young

LL Young

MM Peterson

CF Carson

EH Olsen




All Ordinary Seamen.


At 6.00 mustered men at quarters; the following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM).

Ship’s draught: forward 10’0", aft 13’0"


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29 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SW veering W force 4-2; cloudy; air temperature average 58°F, sea average 54°F]


8am to meridian:

The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 3 under Construction Department, 4 under Steam Engineering Department, 2 under Ordnance Department. Received new nomenclature of clouds.


Meridian to 4 pm:

The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 4 under Construction Department, 1 Engineering Department, 1 Equipment Department, 4 Steam Engineering Department.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered men at quarters; the following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM).


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30 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SW force 5-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 62°F, sea average 56°F]


4am to 8am:

Received in Pay Department 129 lbs fresh bread, 143¼ lbs fresh beef, 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 men mustered at quarters and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship. Absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM). By order of the Commanding Officer, Charles Anderson, Seaman, was this day honorably discharged, his term of enlistment having expired.


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31 May 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SW force 3-1; broken cloud; air temperature average 57°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Now absent F Thompson (PM), MJ Alliman (OS), J Flater (Sea), HJ McWilliams (GM2c), A Daily [also appears at Dailey in this log] (BM). Information having been received that J Flater, (Sea), while on liberty in Vallejo had met with an accident, PA Surgeon SS White USN, temporarily acting as medical officer of this ship, was sent in shore. He found that Flater had broken his leg (circumstances not officially known) and conveyed him in ambulance to the Naval Hospital at this Station, whither Flater's accounts with bag and hammock were later transferred. This being "Decoration Day" it was observed by Yard and ship as a holiday.*


Meridian to 4pm:

Transferred to naval hospital with bag and hammock and necessary papers, Thos. Rose (Sea). Sent liberty party on shore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered men at quarters; the following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM),

HJ McWilliams (GM2c), A Daily (BM).


*[Note: Decoration Day, later called Memorial Day, is a federal holiday in the US for remembering and honoring the military personnel who died while serving in the US armed forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day was observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day]



LOGS FOR JUNE 1897


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1 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SSW force 1-2; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 70°F, sea average 66°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned on board, excepting AP Daily (Bayman).


8am to meridian:

Receiving stores. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 2 under Construction Department, 2 under Equipment Department, 3 Steam Engineering Department. Testing dynamos and dynamo engines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Receiving stores. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 2 under Construction Department, 2 under Equipment Department, 3 Steam Engineering Department. Testing dynamos and dynamo engines. Enlisted on board; Charles Anderson (Seaman).


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and stationed out for fire quarters, then exercised fire quarters. The following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM), HJ McWilliams (GM2c), A Daily (BM).


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2 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SSW force 1-3; cloudless; air temperature average 72°F, sea average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Received in Pay Department 113 lbs fresh bread, 141¼ lbs fresh beef, 141¼ lbs fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

Receiving stores. Received from list, CM Perkins USMC. For use of Marine Guard, 16 pairs of shoes. Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 9 under Construction Department, 2 under Ordnance Department, 6 under Equipment Department, 5 Steam Engineering Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

Receiving stores. Navy Yard workmen engaged in forenoon watch.


4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen engaged as in previous watch until 5pm. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. The following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), F Thompson (PM), Yue Hui (MA), HB Bates (PM), A Daily (BM). Asst. Surgeon RG Broderick reported for duty in obedience to orders of the Department, dated May 12th and May 22nd


8pm to midnight:

At 8.30 formed the divisions on the dock as a fire party in obedience to the alarm of fire in the yard and returned to quarters at 8.45.


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3 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SSW backing S force 1-3; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 74°F, sea average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Received in Pay Department 117 lbs bread.


8am to meridian:

Receiving stores in different depts. as per allowance books. Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 10 under Construction Department, 1 under Ordnance Department. 3 under Equipment Department, 5 Steam Engineering Department. Frank Thompson, PM, having been absent without leave for 10 days, was this day declared a deserter from this ship and the US Marine Corps. HB Bates (PM) returned 25 hours over his leave. Testing dynamo engines and ventilation.


Meridian to 4pm:

Same work in progress as in previous watch. Testing dynamo engines and ventilation.


4pm to 8pm:

Same work in progress as in previous watch until 4.30 when crew knocked off and 5.00 for Navy Yard workmen. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. The following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), A Daily (BM), Yue Hui (MA).


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4 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SSW force 1-3; light broken cloud; air temperature average 75°F, sea average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned on board, excepting EP Harrison (Apoth). Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts, fresh provisions for ship’s company: 114 lbs bread, 142½ lbs beef, 142½ lbs vegetables.


8am to meridian:

By order of the Commanding Officer, the following punishments were awarded: HJ McWilliams (GM2c) for overstaying liberty by 57 hours, 2 months’ restriction and 4th class: Private Bates for overstaying liberty by 24 hours, 1 month’s restriction and 4th class. Chief Engineer Richard Such USN reported on board for duty.

The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 17 under Construction Department, 4 under Steam Engineering Department and 2 under Ordnance. Testing dynamos and dynamo engines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Receiving stores. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 10 under Construction Department, 3 under Equipment Department, 5 under Steam Engineering Department and 7 under Ordnance. Testing dynamos and dynamo engines.


4pm to 8pm:

5.45pm mustered at quarters. The following men absent without leave: MJ Alliman (OS), A Daily (BM), EP Harrison (Apoth), Yue Hui (MA).


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5 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW force 1-2; cloudless; air temperature average 80°F, sea average 73°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned on board. Received in Pay Department for use of ship’s company 117 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Lowered the steam cutter for trial; found that the shaft had stuck fast in the bearings. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 13 under Construction Department, 1 under Steam Engineering Department, 3 in Equipment Department, and 1 under Ordnance. The following men were declared deserters: Maurice J Alliman (OS) from May 26th, Albert P Daily (Bay) and Hue Yui (MA) from May 31st. Testing dynamos.


Meridian to 4pm:

Receiving stores. Crew engaged as in forenoon watch.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters. EP Harrison (Apoth)*, absent without leave. Navy Yard men employed as in afternoon watch.


*[Note: This crew member is variously entered as EP and EB Harrison]


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6 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW force 1-6; cloudless; air temperature average 72°F, sea average 69°F]


4am to 8am:

Received in Pay Department 117 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh beef, 142½ lbs fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, after which called "All hands to muster" and read "Articles for the Better Government of the Navy"* and had general muster. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. EP Harrison (Apoth), absent without leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party in shore.


*[Note: These were the rules relating to service and discipline, amended in 1930. See https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/a/articles-government-united-states-navy-1930.html]


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7 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SSW force 4-6; broken cloud; air temperature average 70°F, sea average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned on board. Received in Pay Department 114 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh beef, 142½ lbs fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

Testing dynamos. Receiving stores as per list. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 7 under Construction Department, 9 under Steam Engineering Department, and 3 under Equipment Department. Sold at auction the effects of MJ Alliman (OS) as deserter.


Meridian to 4pm:

Receiving stores as per list. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 12 under Construction Department, 9 under Steam Engineering Department, 6 under Equipment Department and Ordnance 2. Testing dynamos.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and stationed crew. EP Harrison (Apoth), absent without leave. Transferred to USRS "Indianapolis" with bag and hammock E Johnson (OS). Received on board from USRS "Indianapolis" with bag and hammock and necessary transfer papers Commanding Officer Dickinson (Lds).


8pm to midnight:

Tested searchlights, truck lights and electric light signaling set.


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8 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SSW force 5-2; light broken cloud; air temperature average 70°F, sea average 65°F]


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in getting in stores as per list. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 9 under Construction Department, 9 under Steam Engineering Department, 2 under Ordnance Department and 2 under Equipment Department. Asst. Naval Constructor Ruhm made a trial trip with the steam cutter. The navigator inspected shell server and magazines and tested floor cracks.


Meridian to 4pm:

Crew engaged as in the forenoon. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 13 under Construction Department, 6 under Steam Engineering Department, 2 under Equipment Department and Ordnance 2. By order of the Commanding Officer placed A Westerman (OS) in double irons at 2.00 for 24 hours for refusing to obey the order of a Petty Officer.


4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed until 5.00. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. EP Harrison (Apoth), absent without leave.


8pm to midnight:

An inspection of coal bunkers showed an excess of 4 tons 2145 lbs of coal.


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9 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SSW force 2-6; light broken cloud; air temperature average 70°F, sea average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Received in Pay Department 116 lbs fresh bread, 145 lbs fresh beef, 145 lbs fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

Sent working party in charge of Ensign Burrage to naval magazine to get ammunition in lighter. Made preparations to receive ammunition. Lighter "Freda" came alongside at 11.15; began discharging her. Working party returned on board at 12.00. [Naval Yard workmen on board as before]. A Westerman (OS) was released from confinement and returned to duty. Ship’s draught before receiving ammunition 10’11" forward, 12’9" amid, 13’9" aft.


Meridian to 4pm:

Navy Yard workmen engaged on board as in the forenoon. Crew getting in ammunition and storing on board. Working party left at 1.00 and returned at 4.00.


4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed until 5.00. Finished storing ammunition at 6.15 having secured on board total allowed as per allowance book. Ship’s draught now ammunition stored: forward 11’5", aft 14’0".


*[Note: Watches were entered in the wrong order in the log]


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10 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SSW force 4-2; light broken cloud; air temperature average 70°F, sea average 65°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; stationed crew for quarters and overhauled battery. EP Harrison (Apoth), absent without leave. [Navy Yard workmen on board and receiving stores as before.]


Meridian to 4pm:

Navy Yard workmen engaged on board as in the forenoon. PA Paymaster ED Ryan USN reported on board for duty.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters. EP Harrison (Apoth), absent without leave.


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11 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly WSW backing SW force 5-1 cloudless; air temperature average 74°F, sea average 68°F]


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in cleaning of battery. Received various articles in accordance with allowance book.

[Navy Yard workmen on board as before.]


Meridian to 4pm:

Took in 100 tons of coal. [Navy Yard workmen on board as before.]


4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed until 5.00. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. EB Harrison (Apoth), absent without leave.


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12 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW force 2-3; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 75°F, sea average 69°F]


4am to 8am:

Received in Pay Department 116 lbs fresh bread, 145 lbs fresh beef, 143 lbs fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in cleaning ship and getting aboard clothing and small stores as per allowance.

[Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] Got sailing launch in water. Chief Engineer Such and PA Eng. Jones left ship at 10.00 (and returned at 11.30) as members of Board of Survey on board the USS "Bennington". At 11.55 the new gunboats "Wheeling" and "Marietta" arrived at the yard in tow.


Meridian to 4pm:

[Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] Tested steering gear and lifebuoy with ship’s force. Damped down boilers A, B and C to steaming level. Sent liberty party in shore. Transferred accounts of J Nilson (Sea) to USRS "Independence", he having been sent to naval hospital for treatment. Filled gun cylinders with glycerine.


4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed until 5.00.


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13 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly WSW force 4-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 70°F, sea average 62°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered men at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Absent without leave: EP Harrison (Apoth), J Sibrian (F2c). The Executive Officer and Medical Officer inspected holds, storerooms and living spaces.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party in shore.


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14 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable SW force 2-5; broken cloud with light showers; air temperature average 64°F, sea average 62°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Started fires under boilers A, B and C, preparing for stationary dock trial.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for coaling ship. At 7.50 the coal schooner "Col. Baker"* came alongside. Received fresh provisions 113 lbs fresh bread, 141½ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each. Ship’s draught forward 11’4", aft 14’0".


8am to meridian:

At 10.00 began coaling ship from lighter alongside. The Engineer Officer of the ship with the Engineer Officer of the Yard making dock trial of the engines. [Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] EB Harrison (Apoth) is declared a deserter from June 4th.


Meridian to 4pm:

Crew engaged in coaling. Engineering Officer engaged as in forenoon watch. [Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] By order of the Navy Department, Pay Clerk HR Hunt reported for duty. Allowed fires to die down in boilers A, B and D.


4pm to 8pm:

At 7.30 finished coaling having received 150 tons.


*[Note: Probably schooner Colonel Baker]


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15 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SSW veering SW force 2-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 64°F, sea average 62°F]


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in cleaning ship. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 8 under Construction Department, 16 under Steam Engineering Department, 2 under Ordnance Department and 0 under Equipment Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

[Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] At 3.30, the yard workmen having made all preparations for heeling the ship by mooring weights athwartship, the crew mustered at quarters and remained in these while inclining. Experiment was carried out under direction of Asst. Naval Constructor Ruhm.


4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed until 5.00. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. J Sibrian (F2c), absent without leave.


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16 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SW force 1-2; light broken cloud; air temperature average 68°F, sea average 62°F]


8am to meridian:

9.30 mustered at quarters. J Sibrian (F2c), absent without leave. Damped out boilers A, B and D. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 2 under Construction Department, 10 under Steam Engineering Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

Executive Officer and Chief Engineer inspected all WT doors, ventilating vents and sluice valves. Found them in good condition. Received on board from Marine barracks, Prv. Guy Soper. [Navy Yard workmen on board as before.]


4pm to 8pm:

5.45 mustered at quarters. J Sibrian (F2c), absent without leave.


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17 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable SW force 1-2; light broken cloud; air temperature average 70°F, sea average 65°F]


8am to meridian:

At 7.50 H Bates (PM), while on post and under pretense of being sent on duty, left the ship without permission, taking with him a belt and bayonet and presenting a forged pass at the gate. Triced up bedding to air.*

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and inspected, J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM) absent without leave. Sent a reward of $20 ashore for the arrest and delivery aboard of the latter. The following Navy Yard workmen engaged on board: 2 under Construction Department, 10 under Steam Engineering Department, Equipment 1.


Meridian to 4pm:

[Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] Transferred JH Wishaar (App2c) to the "Independence" with bag, hammock and papers, by order of the Department.


4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed until 5.00 as in previous watch. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM) absent without leave.


*[Note: "Triced" was a term for hauling up]


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18 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable SW force 2-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 63°F]


8am to meridian:

Had quarters for inspection at 9.30, after which mustered crew at stations for general quarters. J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM) absent without leave. Received from Yard police belt and bayonet of H Bates (PM) found aboard the ferry boat "Ellen". Tested flood cocks of magazines and sluice rooms and also appliances for interior communications and fog whistles. [Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] Ensign LA Kaiser left ship under orders from the Commander of the Yard to go to San Francisco and get from the US District Attorney [?] Ah Chou (MA) held there while in transition under transfer from USS "Oregon" to Naval Hospital Mare Island.


Meridian to 4pm:

[Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] Received on board with hammock and necessary papers, HE Saxton (Apoth), transferred from USS Bennington to this vessel by order of Navy Department.


4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed until 5.00 as in previous watch. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM) absent without leave. Ensign LA Kaiser returned from San Francisco with Ah Chou (MA) who was then sent to Naval Hospital at this station.


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19 June 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard and at San Francisco.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud then rain showers; air temperature average 62°F, sea average 59°F]


4am to 8am:

At 4.00 started fires in furnaces of boilers A and D for steaming purposes.


8am to meridian:

Made preparations for hauling out to buoy and hauled out at 10.45. [Navy Yard workmen on board as before.] Ship’s draught 12’10½" forward, 14’2" amid, 14’4" aft. Received 3½ tons of Bit[uminous] coal from USN; delivered it to the Navy Yard electric light plant for light furnished this ship. Fired salute of 13 guns in honor of Rear Admiral Kirkland USN, which was returned by "Independence" with 7 guns.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 made signal Interrog 4890 and at 1.11 got under way and stood down Bay for San Francisco, Commanding Officer at the conn.


4pm to 8pm:

Standing for anchorage, Commanding Officer at the command. At 4 made our number; "Monadnock" answered and made his, then made signal Interrog 1211. "Monadnock" made 1244 and at 4.50 came to anchor in 15 fathoms of water veering to 45 fathoms on starboard anchor. Commanding Officer paid a visit to "Monadnock". Shifted anchorage at 5.10, letting go starboard anchor in 14 fathoms of water veering to 45 fathoms on starboard anchor chain. At 5.45 veered to 60 fathoms on starboard anchor chain. At 6 mustered crew at quarters. J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM) absent without leave.


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20 June 1897

At anchor in San Francisco Bay.

Lat 37.80, Long -122.39

[Wind SE veering NW force 1-5; broken cloud then rain showers with fog later; air temperature average 64°F, sea average 59°F]


Commencement to 8am:

At 6.55 the "Monadnock" made the following uniform signals 6375 and 3400.


8am to meridian:

At 9.45 mustered crew at quarters for inspection, after which the Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship. J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM) absent without leave. Lieutenant GP Colvocoresses and Asst. Surgeon RG Broderick inspected living spaces. At 9.15 the "Monadnock" made signal 6391 and at 9.17 annulled it and made 6379. At 9.30 made sick report No. 4. Lost oar, 1 boatlock and 1 tiller out of dinghy.


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21 June 1897

At anchor in San Francisco Bay.

Lat 37.80, Long -122.39

[Wind variable SW force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 60°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters, J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM) absent without leave. At 9.30 made sick signal No.4 to SO ship. By order of Commanding Officer, O Henry (PM) stood an extra post for leaving guard without permission. Captain of [monitor] "Monterey" paid official visit to captain of this ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Signalled "Monadnock" which replied "affirmative".


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.45. J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM) absent without leave.


8pm to midnight:

Exercised signaling with electric signaler and searchlight.


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22 June 1897

At anchor in San Francisco Bay.

Lat 37.80, Long -122.39

[Wind variable SW force 1-4; mainly broken cloud with some fog; air temperature average 63°F, sea average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

Making preparations for coaling. RW Lapthorn (PM3c), John Harvey (A1c), A Austin (F2c) and J Maloney were found to have left ship without leave during the night.


8am to meridian:

9.30 made sick report No.4. At 10.45 "Monadnock" hauled down senior officer’s pennant and raised it on the "Monterey". At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters, J Sibrian (F2c), and H Bates (PM), RW Lapthorn (PM3c), John Harvey (App1c), A Austin (F2c) and J Maloney absent without leave. Ensign BW Wells USN reported on board for duty having being detached from the USS "Thetis".


Meridian to 4pm:

The Japanese man-of-war "Hiyei" [sic: "Hiei"] came to anchor in the harbor. At 12.30 took a coal lighter alongside and at 1.30 began coaling.


8pm to midnight:

RW Lapthorn (PM3c) returned at 8.05 and A Austin (F2c) and J Harvey (A1c) returned at 10.30 and by order of the Commanding Officer they were placed in double irons for safe keeping awaiting the action of the Commanding Officer.


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23 June 1897

At anchor in San Francisco Bay.

Lat 37.80, Long -122.39

[Wind variable SW force 1-5; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 62°F]


4am to 8am:

Coaling ship. The following men left ship without leave during the night: F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c)


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship. At 11.12 delivered copies of specifications to RW Lapthorn (PM3c), A Austin (F2c) and J Harvey (A1c). The Commanding Officer of the Japanese man-of-war paid an official visit on board.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 7.25 finished coaling, having received 240 tons in all. Lighter cast off. Ship’s draught after receiving coal 13’3" forward, 16’0" aft.


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24 June 1897

At anchor in San Francisco Bay.

Lat 37.80, Long -122.39

[Wind variable SW, SSE later force 1-5; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 62°F]


4am to 8am:

The "Monterey" and "Monadnock" left their anchorage and stood to the N.


8am to meridian:

Engaged in cleaning ship. The Commanding officer paid an official visit to the Japanese man-of-war "Hiei".


Meridian to 4pm:

Engaged in cleaning ship and securing boats for sea. The "Monterey" and "Monadnock" stood out of harbor. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts $3500 in cold coin. Received in Engineer’s Department 4800 gallons of fresh water. By order of the Commanding Officer, Joseph Sibrian (F2c) was declared a deserter from the 14th instant.


8pm to midnight:

At 8.30 stopped distilling.


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25 June 1897

At sea en route to Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 37.90, Long -122.45

[Wind variable WSW force 1-6; mainly broken cloud with mist and showers; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 60°F]


Midnight to 4am:

Lighted fires in boilers B and D at 2.00.


4am to 8am:

Finished preparations for sea. Gunned engines at 6.30 and at 6.35 called "up anchor". Hove up and at 6.50 underway and stood up abreast of Angel Island under conn of Captain. Began swinging ship for compass deviation; so engaged at end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Engaged in swinging ship for compass deviation between Red Rock and Angel Island. At 8.25 ship touched lightly on sand banks in 15 feet of water forward. Finished swinging at 9.30 and stood inshore for anchorage. At 9.55 came to with starboard anchor in 7¾ fathoms of water veering to 45 fathoms of chain. At 9.30 mustered and inspected crew at quarters, H Bates (PM), J Maloney F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c) absent without leave. Fires banked in boilers A, B and D. At 10.15 a summary Court Martial, of which Lieut. PN Hourigan is Senior Master, met for the trial of RW Lapthorn (PM3c), and of such other persons who might legally be brought before it. At 11.45 the Court Martial took a recess until 1.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 the Court Martial met for the trial of A Austin (F2c) and J Harvey (A1c) and adjourned at 2.45 to await the acting Commanding Officer.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 exercised fire quarters and mustered at quarters, H Bates (PM), J Maloney, F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c) absent without leave.


8pm to midnight:

Fires banked.


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26 June 1897

At sea en route to Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 38.20, Long -123.17

[Wind SW veering NW force 1-6; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 58°F, sea average 56°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.50 got underway and steered out of Raccoon Strait and Golden Gate under steam from boilers A, B and D, Captain at the conn. At 7.05 came to course W½S.


8am to meridian:

Steaming along coast of California on course W½S until 9.45 when changed to course N79°W and at 10.08 when changed to NW by W rounding Point Reyes. Set clock back 10 minutes past hour.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.26 stopped port engine for repairs [followed by a number of short stop/starts]. Set clock back 7 minutes. Land in sight on starboard side. Passed several sails standing to S and E.


4pm to 6pm:

Passed schooner standing to S. At 5.30 mustered crew at quarters.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.15 changed course to N44°W. At 7.15 Pt. Arena Lighthouse bore abeam.


8pm to midnight:

Steering course N44°W. At 9.15 lost sight of Pt. Arena Lighthouse.


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27 June 1897

At sea en route to Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 40.65, Long -124.83

[Wind variable NW force 1-6; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 59°F, sea average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course N44°W. Passed several sails standing to S.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15 changed course to N by W¾W. At 9.30 changed to N by W. At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Captain inspected crew and ship. J Maloney (CP), F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c) absent. H Bates (PM) declared a deserter from June 17th. Lieutenant GP Colvocoresses and Asst. Surgeon RG Broderick inspected living spaces, Set clock back 9 minutes at 10.15.


Meridian to 4pm:

Changed course to N at 3.30.


4pm to 6pm:

Executive Officer, Surgeon and Paymaster verified the enlistment records of crew. At 5.45 called the crew to muster and published the SCM in the case of RW Lapthorn (ActQM3c); it was "to be reduced to the rank of Seaman and to lose 1 month’s pay amounting to $24 and 1 month’s extra police duties." In the case of A Austin (ActQM2c) it was "to be reduced to QM3c and lose 1 month’s pay amounting to $30 and 1 month’s extra police duties." In the case of J Harvey it was "to be reduced to App2c, to lose half a month’s pay amounting to $7.50 and 1 month’s extra police duties." All sentences approved by the Commanding Officer, referring such portions as involved loss of pay to the Secretary of the Navy for approval. The three men reinstated to duty.


8pm to midnight:

Under steam from boilers A, B and D on course NW¾N.


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28 June 1897

At sea en route to Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 44.13, Long -124.42

[Wind variable NW force 1-3; broken cloud with showers later; air temperature average 59°F, sea average 57°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 1.05 sighted Cape Blanco Light [Oregon] bearing NE. At 1.30 changed course to NW. At 3.30 Cape Blanco Light abeam 17 miles.


4am to 8am:

4.35 lost sight of Cape Blanco Light. Sighted steamer standing to S. Land in sight on starboard hand.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised divisions at stations. Absent; J Maloney (CP), F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c). At 11.30 set clock back 7 minutes. At 11.45 slowed down and sounded in 63 fathoms. Ahead full speed at 11.55.


Meridian to 4pm:

On course N½W. At 1.40 lost Haceta Head Light bearing SE by E¼E. At 2.14 made Yaquina Head Light and changed course to NNW. Stationed crew for "abandon ship".


4pm to 6pm:

Stopped port engine from 5.22 to 5.42 to make repairs to air pump. Mustered at quarters at 5.00 after which had "setting up" exercise. Absent without leave: J Maloney (CP), F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c).


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.42 Cape Meares Light bore abeam.


8pm to midnight:

At 8.00 changed course to N by W. At 9.30 picked up Tillamook Light bearing NE. At 10.30 Tillamook Light abeam. At 10.40 sighted Cape Disappointment Light [Washington] bearing N by E¼E and changed course to NW by N. At 11 sighted Columbia River Lightship [stopped engines for a short time for repair].

At 11.20 Cape Meares Light disappeared.


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29 June 1897

At sea en route to Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.05, Long -125.05

[Wind variable SE force 3-5; mainly cloud and fog; air temperature average 57°F, sea average 55°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 12.18 Cape Disappointment Light abeam. Lost light at 1.55.


4am to 8am:

At 4.00 changed course to NW¼N. At 6.11 started fog signal and maintained it through the watch. Took regular soundings [average depth 55 fathoms].


8am to meridian:

Foggy. Continued sounding [average depth 57 fathoms]. Lost 50lb lead weight and 100 fathom line. Exercised "collision stations" and general quarters.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.37 sighted a schooner standing to S. Stopped engines from 2.35 to 2.45 for sounding [average depth 76 fathoms]. Executive Officer, Surgeon and Paymaster finished verifying the enlistment records of crew.


4pm to 6pm:

Continued sounding [average depth 170 fathoms]. Mustered at quarters at 5.00 after which had "setting up" exercise.


6pm to 8pm:

Thick fog. Course WSW. Stopped engines for sounding [average depth 57 fathoms].


8pm to midnight:

Continued sounding in fog [average depth 90 fathoms]. Sighted a pilot boat and gave him our name and destination.


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30 June 1897

At sea en route to Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.18, Long -125.21

[Wind variable SE force 1-6; mainly cloud and fog; air temperature average 57°F, sea average 55°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Thick fog. Engines stopped and continuous sounding [average depth 80 fathoms].


4am to 8am:

General SW course. Engines stopped and continuous sounding [average depth 80 fathoms].

Spoke with pilot boat "MM Morrill" of Seattle.*


8am to meridian:

Drifting broadside to leeward with engines stopped. At 11.20 set course SW by S. Continuous sounding [average depth 60 fathoms].


Meridian to 4pm:

Continuous sounding [average depth 50 fathoms].


4pm to 6pm:

Fog and continuous sounding [average depth 54 fathoms].


6pm to 8pm:

Engines stopped; heading SW by S. Continuous sounding [average depth 57 fathoms].


8pm to midnight:

Engines stopped until 11.05 when engaged half speed on course SW. Continuous sounding [average depth 55 fathoms].


*[Note: A sealing schooner "MM Morill" of Seattle was reported to have sunk off the coast of Alaska in 1903, but this may have been a different vessel.]



THE VOYAGES OF USS CONCORD
Operations in British Columbia and Alaska

JP map USS Concord Alaska 1897

LOGS FOR JULY 1897


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1 July 1897

At sea en route to Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 47.8, Long -125.4 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable SW force 6-8 reducing; mainly overcast with showers; air temperature average 56°F, sea average 55°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 3.15 changed course from SSW to SSE, and at 4.00 changed to S.


4am to 8am:

Moderate gale and rough sea. Steaming SSW with steerage way only.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on course SSW. J Maloney (CP) declared a deserter from June 21st 1897.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.00 order "ahead full speed". At 1.30 changed course to NE½E.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 sounded in 52 fathoms. Mustered at quarters at 5.00. Absent without leave; F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c). Sighted a schooner standing to N and E.


6pm to 8pm:

Several sails in sight. At 6.30 sounded in 90 fathoms fine sand [average depth 70 fathoms].


8pm to midnight:

At 8.05 made Cape Flattery. At 8.16 changed course to N then to N89°E and stood into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Sounded in 100 fathoms.


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2 July 1897

At sea and at Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable SW force 2-6; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 54°F, sea average 53°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steaming in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Sounded frequently [average depth 70 fathoms]. Land in sight at 3.00. At 3.35 made out Race Rocks Light [Canada] bearing NE by E¾E.


4am to 8am:

On course N89°E. Changed to E by S at 4.35. At 5.00 picked up Port Angeles Light and stood in for anchorage. At 5.40 came to with starboard anchor in 13 fathoms veered to 60 fathoms of chain.


8am to meridian:

The following were declared deserters from 22nd June 1897: F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c). Naval Cadet William Davidson USN reported for duty on board and to report to the Commander-in-Chief Asiatic Squadron.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cleaning and painting ship.


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3 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable W force 1-2; mainly broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 63°F, sea average 53°F]


8am to meridian:

Steamer "Islander" came in and moored to wharf.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


8pm to midnight:

Steamer "Islander" came in at [illegible] and left at 11.00.


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4 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable W force 2-8; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 55°F, sea average 53°F]


8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned on board except J Olback (CP), T Burke (CP) and J Stock (F2c). Mustered at quarters at 9.45, after which Commanding Officer inspected crew. Formed for general muster at 10.00, after which Commanding Officer read "Articles for the Better Government of the Navy". Absent without leave J Olback (CP), T Burke (CP) and J Stock (F2c). Commanding Officer inspected ship, after which Executive and Medical Officers inspected holds, storerooms and living spaces. Sent on shore a reward of $10 each for the arrest and return of aforementioned men.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

A reward of $10 was offered for the apprehension of RR Ross (App1c) who left boat while on duty, remaining ashore without permission.


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5 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable W force 2-6; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 54°F, sea average 53°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters and inspected at 9.30. Absent without leave J Nolan (F2c), J Roddy (F1c), J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c), J Flint (F1c), RR Ross (App1c). J Nolan and J Roddy returned half an hour over time, J Flint returned 3½ hours over time. Sent liberty party ashore. At noon fired a salute of 21 guns from 6 pdr [pounder].


4pm to 8pm:

Received 8,000 gallons of water. Commanding Officer returned on board on 5.30 boat. Sent 1st cutter and whaleboat for liberty party at 7 pm. Sepham CF (Sea) given 5 days’ solitary confinement by order of Commanding Officer for smuggling liquor on board.


8pm to midnight.

Undressed ship at sundown.


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6 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind calm and variable force 1-2; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 62°F, sea average 56°F]

8am to meridian:

Called to quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c) and RR Ross (App1c). Exercised boating drill and guard drill. Dr Broderick left the ship on duty at 10.30, taking with him M Walsh (Oiler).


Meridian to 4pm:

Sold the effects of F Dorsey (CP) and P Leffel (F1c), deserters. The former raising $1 and 5 cents, the latter $1. Carried out exercises "away boats" and "abandon ship".


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 called to quarters. Absentees as in earlier watch.


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7 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable W force 0-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 55°F]


8am to meridian:

Called to quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c), and RR Ross (App1c). [Exercised small arms and other military drills.] At their own request O Rothlander (Coxn) and NF McWilliams had their acting appointments revoked.


Meridian to 4pm:

[Drills continued.] Overhauled bags and made out clothing lists.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 called to quarters. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c), and RR Ross (App1c). Exercised "setting up".


8pm to midnight.

By order of the Captain GJ Harvey (App2c) stood 4 hours’ extra duty.


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8 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable W force 1-2; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 56°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c), and RR Ross (App1c). [Exercised small arms and other military drills and carried out routine maintenance.]


Meridian to 4pm:

[Drills and routine maintenance continued.] Commanding Officer left the ship at 3.00. The following merited extra duty: McCurdy, Andrews, Ellison, Harvey, Lapthorn.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 called to quarters. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP). Exercised "setting up".


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9 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable calm; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 70°F, sea average 58°F]


4am to 8am:

Japanese steamer "Matsuyama Maru" came into harbor and about 15 minutes later steamed out again. All hands at 5.00 aired bedding.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c) and RR Ross (App1c). At 10.45 rang fire bell and carried out exercises. By order of Captain punishments were given: Whaley J (Sea) "Spitting on deck", 4 hours’ extra duty; Lawrence N (App) "Spitting on deck", 4 hours’ extra duty; McWilliams HF (Sea), "Neglect of duty", assigned to extra duty after drill at gun bright for one week.


Meridian to 4pm:

The USS "Oregon" had target practice in the Straits and toward end of watch heading in for the harbor; exchanged numbers with her. By order of the Bureau of Navigation George Hall (Bay) reported on board for transfer to the marine barracks at Sitka.


4pm to 8pm:

USS "Oregon" came to anchor at 4.20. The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to "Oregon". The Commanding Officer of "Oregon" paid an official visit to this ship. At 5.45 called to quarters. Absent without leave, the same men as on the forenoon watch.


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10 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable calm then W force 3-4; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 57°F]


8am to meridian:

Ensign Knipper lost overboard 1 pistol, 1 holster, 1 cartridge box by the parting of his sword belt. Board of Inspectors of which Captain AI Barker is Senior Member, came on board at 9.00 for the inspection of ship.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c), and RR Ross (App1c). At 10.45 rang fire bell and carried out exercises [followed by a range of exercises with timings].


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.50 got underway; stood out with Inspection Board aboard. Mustered at general quarters and fired 1 round from each of 6" guns, 6 pdr and 3 pdr, 5 from each revolver cannon and 100 from each Gatling gun [followed by list of shells expended]. Exercised "man overboard" and for tactical diameter and full speed ahead and astern.


4pm to 8pm:

Inspection Board inspecting ship. Anchored at 5.15 in 10½ fathoms, running to 60 fathoms starboard chain. Inspection Board left ship at 5.35. Visiting party from "Oregon" came at 6.00 and left at 7.30. CF Sepham (OS) released from confinement.


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11 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind mainly W force 2-5; mainly broken cloud with some squalls; air temperature average 62°F, sea average 57°F]


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Sent visiting party to "Oregon". Visiting party from "Oregon" on board.


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12 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable W force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 56°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, except O Sundblad (GM3c)


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c), RR Ross (App1c) and O Sundblad (GM3c). A reward of $10 was offered for the apprehension and delivery on board of O Sundblad. A Medical Board of Survey of which Surgeon Lowing [?] was a senior member met on board. Tested all voice tubes and bells and found them in good working order. Erected a target on the spit.


Meridian to 4pm:

[From 1.15 target practice with accuracy results and expenditure information.]


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 called to quarters. Exercised "setting up".


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13 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable W force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Aired bedding. Rigged the cutter up on davits. Received 107lb fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected crew. Carried out infantry and guard drill. [Discussed inspection reports with "Oregon".]


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent dinghy to drag for lost pistol without success. At 2.15 the 1st and 2nd Divisions were sent ashore for drill. "Oregon" held great gun practice.


4pm to 8pm:

O Sundblad (GM3c) returned from liberty 36 hours over time. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. Absent without leave, J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP), J Stock (F2c), RR Ross (App1c). Exercised "setting up".


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14 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 57°F]


8am to meridian:

The following punishments and restrictions assigned by the Captain: J McLees and E Cullen: for "dirty clothes at quarters." To be inspected by the Master-at-Arms before breakfast until further orders. C Dickinson for "untidiness at quarters": same punishment as above. L Andersen, J Belding, G Merkl, LA Anderson and E Driscoll, each "slow in answering call" to answer calls on quarterdeck for 3 days after drills. J Price [?] and J James for "throwing ladder on boat deck" each 4 hours’ extra duty. O Sundblad, who was 36 hours over time from liberty, "restrictions for 3 months". By order of the Captain J Olback (CP), TP Burke (CP) and J Stock (F2c), each having been absent for 10 days without leave, to be declared deserters from this ship and from the Naval Service of the United States from the 4th inst. and RR Ross (App1c) from the 5th inst. At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out divisional drills. Exercised sub-caliber firing at floating target.


4pm to 8pm:

Commanding Officer delivered the Commission as Ensign in the US Navy to the following: W L Davidson, H V Butler and OS Knipper. At 5.45 mustered at quarters. Exercised "setting up".


8pm to midnight:

[Getting up steam to take ship out to test compasses.]


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15 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable W force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 66°F, sea average 58°F]


4am to 8am:

Raised steam in boilers "C" and "D".


8am to meridian:

Got underway at 8.40 and stood out, Commanding Officer at conn. Swinging ship for deviation. Anchored at 11.06 in 10 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms of starboard chain. At 9.30 mustered crew and carried out divisional drills. Served out monthly money.


Meridian to 4pm:

[Carried out infantry drills on board and ashore.]


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 called to quarters. No absentees. Sent Richard Williams (Sea) to the "Oregon" for transfer to the USRS "Independence", he having being condemned by a medical survey. At 7.50 "Oregon" got underway.


8pm to midnight:

At 9.10 "Oregon" stood out of the harbor.


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16 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable force 0-6; overcast with mist and fog; air temperature average 63°F, sea average 54°F]


8am to meridian:

[Carried out divisional drills.] Ensign Butler instructed apprentices in signals. The magazines were inspected and found to be in good order. The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: Sheehan WB, 3 days’ solitary confinement for assault; Harrison F, for "using vile and offensive language", to remain on the quarterdeck from daylight to bed time for 1 month.


Meridian to 4pm:

Delivered Commission as Lieutenant Junior Grade to BW Wells Jr, and Commission at Lieutenant Commander to G Colvocoresses.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 called to quarters. Water boat came alongside.


8pm to midnight:

Received 3500 gallons of fresh water.


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17 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind variable force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

At "all hands" found JC McLees (Lds) missing.


8am to meridian:

At 11.20 started distiller. Received in Department of Supplies $10,000 in US gold and silver coin.


Meridian to 4pm:

Serving out clothing.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters.


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18 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington.

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind mainly W force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 68°F, sea average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

Ship’s draught 11’2" forward, 14’5" amid, 15’11" aft. Made preparations for coaling.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15 began coaling. By order of the Commanding Officer, released WB Sheehan (OS) and restored him to duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Coaling ship until 6.20 when knocked off for the night.


8pm to midnight:

Fog in early part of watch. Surgeon RG Broderick USN returned from leave.


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19 July 1897

At Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.13, Long -123.42

[Wind mainly NW force 1-7; mainly cloud and fog; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 56°F]


4am to 8am:

Lowered and secured boats astern and began coaling at 5.30.


8am to meridian:

Coaling until 11.00; finished having received 183 tons. By order of Captain JC McLees (Lds) was declared a deserter from this ship and Naval Service from the 17th inst.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coal barge cast off at 12.05. Ship’s draught after coaling 13’3" forward, 15’4" amid, 16’2" aft.


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20 July 1897

At Port Angeles and en route to Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 48.41, Long -123.43

[Wind variable W force 1-3; mainly broken cloud and fog; air temperature average 63°F, sea average 53°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Fired up boilers for steaming.


4am to 8am:

At 7.00 up anchor and stood out of Port Angeles, Captain conning. At the end of watch standing across the Strait for Victoria, BC.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 muster and exercises. At 9.15 anchored in 10 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms on starboard chain. Sent whaleboat ashore for pilot. At 11.10 fired [salute] of 1 blank 6 pdr and hoisted general recall. Captain EH Francis came on board as pilot.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.08 under way and stood out of port to the E through Haro Strait, Swanson Channel, bearing Prevost Island on port hand and passed into the Strait of Georgia. Entered Georgia Bay at 3.55 and headed to N.


4pm to 6pm:

Heading to N through Georgia Bay conned by pilot. 5.45 evening quarters and drills.


6pm to 8pm:

Stood up Georgia Strait and into Departure Bay conned by pilot until 7.02 when stopped and let go starboard anchor in 16 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms. Entrance Island Light just clear with tangent of Newcastle Island.


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21 July 1897

At sea en route to Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 50.44, Long -126.00 [Approximate position]

[Wind mainly NW force 2-4; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 60°F, sea average 53°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Got under way at 2.00 and stood up the Gulf of Georgia, pilot at conn. Sangster Island abeam at 4.00.


4am to 8am:

At end of watch Mitlenatch Island bore NNW 4 ks.


8am to meridian:

Underway through Discovery Passage, Seymour Narrows and Johnstone Strait. Mustered crew and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing through Johnstone Strait. Off Blinkhorn Point at the end of watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Standing out of Johnstone Strait and through Broughton Strait. At 5.30 the LH point of Malcolm Island abeam. Passed an Indian canoe. An English man-of-war in sight ahead standing into Beaver Harbor.


6pm to 8pm:

English man-of-war anchored in Beaver Harbor. Stood in for Port Alexander and anchored at 7.40 in 16 fathoms of water veering to 35 fathoms on starboard chain.


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22 July 1897

At sea en route to Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 52.05, Long -127.92 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable force 2-4; overcast with mist; air temperature average 57°F, sea average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.00 called "all hands up anchor" and at 5.16 stood up through Christie Passage into Queen Charlotte Sound, pilot conning. Passed Pine Island at 6.35. Passed Cape Cunningham at 7.35. Approached Egg Island at the end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Standing to North through South Passage (Queen Charlotte Sound), Fitz Hugh Sound and Fisher Channel, pilot conning. Passed Safety Cove at 9.33 and Kiwash Island at 11.19. Passed a number of canoes. Sighted a steamer astern in Queen Charlotte Sound.


Meridian to 4pm:

At the end of watch, Swindle Island abeam.


4pm to 6pm:

Standing around the E side of Swindle Island. At 5.55 the N end of Sarah Island abeam.


6pm to 8pm:

Under way through Swindle and Fraser Reach. Passed Hawke Island at 7.30.


8pm to midnight:

Stood up Fraser Reach until 8.18 when passed Nelly Point and stood across Wright Sound into Coghlan’s Anchorage at 10.00. Anchored in 28 fathoms veered to 60 fathoms on starboard chain.


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23 July 1897

At sea en route to Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 54.20, Long -130.48

[Wind variable force 1-3; mainly overcast with mist; air temperature average 60°F, sea average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway at 5.00 and stood up Grenville Channel, pilot at conn.


8am to meridian:

Standing up Grenville Channel to W of Gibson Island, up Arthur Passage, Malacca Passage and into Chatham Sound. At end of watch, South Rachel Island and Kinahan Island found by pilot. At 9.30 had muster and inspection.


Meridian to 4pm:

Midway through Chatham Sound. Passed Cape Fox at 3.00 and at end of watch into Revillagigedo Channel, with Foggy Point on the starboard bow distance 3 miles. At 2.00 passed Alaska Mail steamer "City of Topeka" and exchanged dips.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming up Revillagigedo Channel throughout watch. Abreast of Bold Island at the end of watch. [Called muster with exercises.]


6pm to 8pm:

Standing out of Revillagigedo Channel and into Nichols Channel. At 7.30 headed in for anchoring at Port Chester [Metlakatla]. At 7.56 came to with starboard anchor in 19½ fathoms veered to 45 fathoms of chain.


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24 July 1897

At sea en route to Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 55.45, Long -131.87

[Wind mainly SE force 1-4; mainly overcast with mist; air temperature average 57°F, sea average 53°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.36 steered out of harbor up Nichols Passage and Tongass Narrows under conn of pilot. Off Guard Island at the end of watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steaming through Clarence Strait. Passed American steamer "Annie M Nixon".


6pm to 8pm:

Standing through Sumner Strait.


8pm to midnight:

Passing through Sumner Strait and Christiana Sound. Cape Decision abeam at 10.02. At 10.15 set course WSW½W.


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25 July 1897

At sea en route to Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E veering S force 7-1; mainly overcast with rain; air temperature average 65°F, sea average 52°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steering course WSW½W until 1.20 when changed to NW by N¼W for remainder of watch.


4am to 8am:

At 4.21 changed course to NW½N. At 5.30 sighted Neckar Islands bearing NNE. Standing up Baranof Island into Sitka Sound. Set clock back 30 minutes. At 7.15 came to with starboard anchor in Sitka Harbor in 10 fathoms veered to 30 fathoms of chain.


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer of the Marine Barracks paid a visit on board.


Meridian to 4pm:

Set clock back 15 minutes.


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26 July 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable NE force 1-2; mainly overcast with rain; air temperature average 59°F]


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Governor. Began distilling at 9.45.


Meridian to 4pm:

George Hall, Bayman, was transferred to the Marine Barracks on shore. At 3.10 the Governor of Alaska came on board and was received by the Commanding and Executive Officers and given two flourishes on the bugle.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30 the Governor of Alaska left the ship and was saluted with 2 flourishes of the bugle and 13 guns, the national flag at the fore.


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27 July 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-2; mainly cloudy with rain and mist; air temperature average 61°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.15 called "moor ship". [Adjusted anchors and set up mooring swivel.]


Meridian to 4pm:

Mustered at quarters at 1.30 and carried out exercises.


4pm to 8pm:

Triced up awnings at 5.30 and furled them at 7.30. Shut down distilling at 8.00.


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28 July 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1 and calm; mainly cloudy with mist; air temperature average 63°F]


4am to 8am:

Received fresh provisions 105 lbs fresh bread, 131¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Executive Officer and Chief Engineer inspected all apparatus for safety of ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamer "Queen" came in and moored to wharf.


4pm to 8pm:

Steamer "Queen" left the harbor.


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29 July 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable calm; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 61°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 105 lbs fresh bread. Cleaning ship for painting.


8am to meridian:

[Ship’s officers inspected throughout the ship.]


Meridian to 4pm:

Painting ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Shut down distilling for ship’s tanks at 8.00.


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30 July 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable N and calm; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 64°F]


8am to meridian:

Received fresh provisions 105 lbs fresh bread, 131¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each. At 9.30 mustered crew and carried out exercises.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters.


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31 July 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind NW force 1-2; mainly overcast; air temperature average 64°F]


8am to meridian:

At 11.30 piped down bedding.


4pm to 8pm:

BF McPartland, Private USMC, reported on board from the Marine Barracks on shore. Sent liberty party on shore at 1pm.



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1897


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1 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 0-1; mainly cloudy; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship, gave General Order M474 and Articles of War read. Received 105 lbs fresh bread, 131¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party on shore.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent boats for liberty party at 7.00.


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2 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 0-2; overcast with mist and fog; air temperature average 59°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 105 lbs fresh bread. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, followed by drills. J King (GM3c), JD Bell (Lds), J Nilson (CP), W Hailey (F2c) and CL Bethge (sea) returned on board each one one hour over time. By order of the Captain, the following punishments were assigned: P Harmon (Lds) "for not cleaning bright work", J Bomberg (CP) for "disobedience of orders" and D McGuire (QM) for "talking on post", 2 hours’ extra duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Ensign Knipper tested bells and voice tubes and found them in good order.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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3 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-3 and calm; overcast with mist and fog; air temperature average 64°F]


8am to meridian:

Received 109 lbs fresh bread, 136¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each. Steamer "Mexico" came in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

PA Surgeon SS White USN reported on board for duty as the relief for Surgeon AR Alfred USN at Sitka, Alaska.


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4 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable and calm; overcast with mist and fog; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Steamer "Mexico" sailed at 4.00.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, followed by exercises. The steamer "City of Topeka" arrived. Instructed apprentices in knotting and splicing.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent part of powder division ashore in charge of Lieut. Hourigan for target practice.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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5 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable and calm; cloudy with mist and fog; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 107 lbs fresh bread, 133¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, followed by exercises. Sent part of 1st division ashore in charge of Lieut. Wells for target practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00pm sent firing party, consisting of 3rd division and 1st division ashore for target practice. Returned at 4.00. Transferred BJ McPartland, Private, USMC to the Marine Barracks at Sitka. PS Taylor, Private, USMC reported on board for duty.


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6 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable W and calm; cloudy with mist and fog; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 107 lbs fresh bread, 133¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

[As before, exercises, drills and shore-based firing practice.] Bags inspected and clothing requisitions made out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Issued monthly money to crew. Divisions left ship for target practice on Japonski Island.


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7 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable W and calm; cloudy with mist and fog; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 107 lbs fresh bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


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8 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable W and calm; broken cloud with mist and fog; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, except M Silva (Lds) and J Anderson (CP).


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and Captain inspected ship and crew. Officers inspected living spaces. The following men absent without leave: M Silva (Lds) and J Anderson (CP). Rewards of $5 per man were offered for their apprehension and delivery on board. They returned 4 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


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9 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable NE and SW and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Slight display of the Aurora Borealis first hour.


4am to 8am:

Received 107 lbs fresh bread, 133¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Cornelius Galivan (CP) absent without leave. Followed by exercises. Powder division and a division of engineers sent ashore in charge of Lieut. Hourigan for target practice. A reward of $5 was offered for the apprehension and delivery on board of Cornelius Galivan (CP). Deputy Marshall brought in C Galivan 5 hours over time and the $5 reward was paid.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamer "Geo. W Elder" came into harbor and went alongside at 2.45. Sent mail aboard her.


4pm to 8pm:

"Geo. W Elder" left harbor at 4.25. At 6.00 mustered crew and served out clean hammocks.


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10 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable and calm; cloudy with mist and rain; air temperature average 65°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered crew. [As before, exercises, drills and shore-based firing practice.] By order of the Commanding Officer, the following punishments were awarded: Silva, M (Lds), 4 hours over time, reduced to 2nd class, and for "smoking out of hours", 4 hours extra duty; J Anderson (CP) and C Galivan (CP), 5 hours over time, reduced to 2nd class; Flint JC, for "bringing liquor on board", same; Cullen EL, for "not obeying an order promptly", 4 hours’ extra duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.30 called "away all boats" and provided for distant service.


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11 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with mist and rain; air temperature average 61°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 107 lbs fresh bread, 133¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered crew. [As before, exercises, drills and shore-based firing practice.] After drills issued clothing and small stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 piped all bags up and had sewing and mending. In accordance with punishments assigned by the Captain, Silva M (Lds), Cullen EL and Austin J stood 4 hours extra duty and Belding J 1 hour.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters.


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12 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with mist and rain; air temperature average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 107 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered crew. Inspected equipment, outfits etc.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.50 mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks.


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13 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-4; cloudy with rain squalls; air temperature average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 107 lbs fresh bread, 133¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered crew. [As before, exercises, drills and inspection of the ship.] Got sheet anchor inboard; made preparations for unmooring.


Meridian to 4pm:

Unmooring ship and up port anchor.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.00 on heaving up starboard anchor found that the anchor was gone at the 50-fathom combination shackle. Replaced it with the corresponding shackle on the sheet anchor chain. At 4.25 let go port anchor in 12 fathoms, veering to 30 fathoms of chain. At 5.30 sent an officer in 2nd cutter to drag for anchor. At 5.45 mustered at quarters.


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14 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-3 and calm; cloudy with mist and fog; air temperature average 60°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Fog banks over the land.


4am to 8am:

Dragged for lost anchor.


8am to meridian:

Sent sailing launch in charge of Lieut. Howard and P Hill for diving to search for lost anchor. Steamer "Queen" came in at 11.30. The Commanding Officer inflicted the following punishments: Miller C (OS) "not obeying orders", 6 hours’ extra duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent sailing launch in charge of Lieut. Howard as diving outfit to search for lost anchor. B Anderson (BM2c) performed [not included] minutes’ service under water in diving suit which was found to leak.


4pm to 8pm:

Steamer "Queen" left at 5.10. At 5.45 mustered at quarters.


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15 August 1897

At Sitka and en route to Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 57.42, Long -135.59 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable ENE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

The gig was accidentally detached from its falls while hanging at the davits with A Berger (App) in the boat. Berger was seriously shaken up and the bottom planking of the boat badly split.


8am to meridian:

At 8.45 got under steam in boilers A, C and D and stood out of port through Eastern Passage and through Olga Strait and Neva Strait conned by pilot. At end of watch had Bear Bay abeam. The Governor of Alaska came aboard as a passenger. At 9.45 called crew to muster and inspected crew and living spaces.


Meridian to 4pm:

Under way across Peril Strait and Chatham Sound. Otstoia Island abeam at 1.06 and Fairway Island abeam at 3.00. Anchored at Killisnoo Island at 3.57 in 16½ fathoms veered to 30 fathoms on starboard chain.


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16 August 1897

At sea and at Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.40, Long -134.89 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 70°F]


4am to 8am:

Got under way at 6.00 into Chatham Strait under conn of pilot.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. At 11.30 rounded Point Retreat and headed down Saginaw Channel. At end of watch had Barlow Islands on the starboard beam. Herbert J Wiseman reported the expiration of his enlistment.


Meridian to 4pm:

Under conn of pilot, stood down Stephens Passage; at 2.30 rounded Tantallon Point and stood up Gastineau Channel. At 3.06 anchored off Juneau in 19½ fathoms, starboard anchor, veered to 45 fathoms. Governor Brady left ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Discharged Herbert John Wiseman, Acting Chief Machinist, his term of enlistment having expired.


8pm to midnight:

Governor Brady returned on board.


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17 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable ESE force 1-4 and calm; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 66°F]


4am to 8am:

Steamer "Rosalie" came in.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. In getting the Gatling gun off the sail carriage for field carriage exercise, the oscillating gear (complete) was lost overboard. This was due to the negligence or carelessness of O Sundblad (GM3c)


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamer "City of Topeka" came in and moored to wharf.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and held "setting up" exercise.


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18 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud with fog and showers; air temperature average 67°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Dense fog set in at 3.20.


4am to 8am:

Ringing fog bell from 5.30. At 5.00 steamer "City of Topeka" left the harbor. At "all hands" found FA Toledo (OS) missing, also small grating from fire hatch. Received 86 lbs fresh bread, 133¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. At 10.30 hove up starboard anchor. Let go port anchor (buoyed) in 19½ fathoms, starboard anchor, veered to 45 fathoms. Governor Brady returned on board. Absent without leave FA Toledo (OS).


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and held "setting up" exercise.


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19 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable W force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with mist, fog and rain; air temperature average 67°F]


4am to 8am:

Steamer "Rosalie" left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

F Lagerholm (Sea) reported the loss of an oar from the whaleboat. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Absent without leave FA Toledo (OS). The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H Lawrence (App2c), "using profane language on the quarterdeck", 4 hours extra duty and reduced to 2nd class; C Miller (OS), "carelessness at drill", 4 hours extra duty and reduced to 3rd class; MM Anderson (Sea), "inattention at drill", 2 hours extra duty and reduced to 2nd class. [Routine testing and ship maintenance].


Meridian to 4pm:

Carpenter’s gang at work on gig. Steamer "Islander" came in from the Sound into harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

Steamer "Islander" left at 4.50. At 5.45 mustered at quarters; absent without leave, FA Toledo (OS). At 7.50 the steamer "Utopia" arrived.


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20 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with mist; air temperature average 62°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steamer "Utopia" left wharf at 12.55.


4am to 8am:

Received 106 lbs fresh bread, 132½ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Absent without leave, FA Toledo (OS). The steamer "Willamette" came into port. Sent an officer to board her. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Louie You (MA), "gross carelessness and destruction of government property", to stand 2 hours watch each night from 8 to 10pm for 1 week.


Meridian to 4pm:

Engaged in overhauling starboard borrow chain, 8 studs of which were found missing. Steamer "Willamette" left port at 3.00pm; sent liberty party ashore at 3.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Payed starboard chain below having replaced missing studs.


8pm to Midnight:

Ah Sing (MA) confined in single irons after disobeying the order of the Corporal of Guard and smoking under his hammock, by order of the Commanding Officer.


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21 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 62°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.00 released Ah Sing (MA) from confinement. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Hoisted out gig and shifted her to starboard davits. Received 162 lbs fresh bread.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Governor Brady returned on board at 6.20.


8pm to Midnight:

Steamship "City of Topeka" arrived. In accordance with punishment assigned by Commanding Officer, Louie You stood 2 hours’ extra duty.


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22 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 62°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent whaleboat to Douglas Island to board the "City of Topeka" which left at 5.30. Steamer "Geo. W Elder" came in at 5.00. Liberty party returned; 9 men absent.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, after which Captain inspected ship and crew. Following men absent without leave: FA Toledo, (OS); CF Carson, (OS); RA Luce (OS); G Laamanen, (Sea); J Whaley, (Sea); G Merkl, (Sea.); A Matlock, (BM2c); EA Ellison, (App2c); W Haley, (F2c); J Nolan, (F1c). Sent to US Deputy Marshall at Juneau, offer of reward of $5.00 each for apprehension of above men (except FA Toledo). Sent officer to visit steamer "Geo. W. Elder" to ascertain if any of above men were about to take passage; found none. The "Elder" left the harbor at 9.00.*


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to Midnight:

A large steamer came in at 12.00. In accordance with punishment assigned by Commanding Officer, Louie You stood 2 hours’ extra duty.


*[Note: The log shows that at this time the US Navy had an on-going problem with desertion, perhaps reflecting the lack of status of the service in the peaceful years since the Civil War and the relative openness of the society where it would be much easier for a man to disappear and adopt a new identity. In this particular instance, however, it should be noted that the summer of 1897 was the high-point of the Klondike gold rush. The 1849 gold rush had famously left San Francisco harbor full of abandoned ships, and some of these men must have thought that this was their chance to reach the new goldfields of NW Canada. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klondike_Gold_Rush]


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23 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable E force 1-2 and calm; overcast with rain; air temperature average 62°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steamer which came in at 12.00 left at 2.00.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned; the following men absent without leave: R Andrews, L Brathord, E Cullen, J King, G Soper; P Packer and M Kline returned 1 hour over time. P Landershut and A Coan left a dinghy on shore. Received 106 lbs fresh bread, 132½ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave, FA Toledo, (OS); CF Carson, (OS); RA Luce (OS); G Laamanen, (Sea); J Whaley, (Sea); G Merkl, (Sea); A Matlock, (BM2c); EA Ellison, (App2c); W Haley, (F2c); J Nolan, (F1c) R Andrews, L Brathord, E Cullen, J King, G Soper. P Packer, P Landershut and A Coan. Rewards of $20 were offered for the apprehension and return on board of the last two and $8 for the remaining absentees. Steamer "Farralon" arrived at 10.00am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamer "Farralon" left at 3.00. Steamer "Islander" came in at 3.00 and half-masted her colors.


4pm to 8pm:

L Brathord (CP) was brought off by Marshall 8 hours over time and the reward of $10 was paid for his arrest. At 5.30 mustered at quarters, same absentees as in the forenoon, with the exception of L Brathord. H McWilliams, MM Petersen and R Lapthorn left 2nd cutter without permission on 7.30 trip. 1 oarlock reported lost out of dinghy.


8pm to Midnight:

A reward of $10 was offered for the apprehension and delivery on board of H McWilliams, MM Petersen and R Lapthorn. J King returned on board 15 hours over time.


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24 August 1897


At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable SE force 1-4; overcast with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 58°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steamer "Islander" left port and steamer "Utopia" came in.


8am to meridian:

Steamer "Utopia" left at 9.15. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Absent without leave, FA Toledo, (OS); CF Carson, (OS); RA Luce (OS); G Laamanen, (Sea), J Whaley, (Sea); G Merkl, (Sea); A Matlock, (B. M. 2c); EA Ellison, (App2c); W Haley, (F 2c); J Nolan, (F1c), R Andrews, E Cullen, G Soper. P Packer, P Landershut, A Coan, H McWilliams, MM Petersen, R Lapthorn and JE Day (PM). A reward of $10 was offered for the apprehension and return on board of J E Day. The Commanding Officer inflicted the following punishments: Harmon P, "clothes in lucky bag"*, 4 hours’ extra duty; Healy P, "tight from liberty", reduced to 2nd class; Fahy J, "tight from liberty", reduced to 2nd class, "shoes not blacked at quarters and general untidiness", 2 hours’ extra duty; Brathord L, 5 hours over time from liberty, reduced to 2nd class and 5 weeks’ instruction; King J, 15 hours over time from liberty, reduced to 4th class.


4pm to 8pm:

R Andrews and P Landershut were brought on board by the Deputy Marshall. The former was 36 hours over time. Both were confined in double irons for safe keeping. The rewards of $10 for the first and $20 for the last named were paid. At 5.30 mustered at quarters, same absentees as in the forenoon, with the exception of the men brought back. Private JE Day returned on board 12 hours over time.


8pm to Midnight:

At 11.25 let go starboard anchor underfoot. At 11.35 sounded general quarters and found that absentees were as in the previous watch, in addition: H Riley, O Sundblad, W O’Reilly, E Born and P Henry were also absent without leave.


*[Note: "Lucky bag" 1) Locker under the charge of the master at arms and used to stow gear found adrift and deserter's effects. (2) Named for certain lockers on old-time ships, wherein were placed all lost articles. Once a month, it was a seaman's privilege to re-claim from said lockers such articles as he had lost during that period.


See also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Bag.]


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25 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable E force 2-5; overcast with rain; air temperature average 53°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Sent whaleboat ashore with 2 officers, the Chief Master-at-Arms and the 1st Sergeant with rewards for Riley, Sundblad, O’Reilly, Born and Henry. Whaleboat returned at 1.00am with dinghy in tow, leaving 1 officer and Chief Master-at-Arms and 1st Sergeant on shore. At 2.45 sent dinghy on shore in answer to signal "send boat". Dinghy returned at 3.10 with officers. No trace of missing men.


4am to 8am:

Received 92 lbs fresh bread, 115 lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Steamer "City of Kingston" came in port and steamer "Al-Ki"* left.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters, [followed by the long list of absentees as before].


8pm to Midnight:

Steamer "City of Kingston" left at 9.45. About 10.15 R Andrews and P Landershut, who were in double irons, slipped their irons and attempted to escape through the air ports on fourth-deck. Both were recaptured and confined in the brig in double irons, Andrews being hauled out of the water by M Sears (ChBM).


*[Note: The "Al-Ki" was one of the most famous steamers of the Klondike gold rush, landing many of the prospectors. It is possible that some or all of the absent crew members joined this ship. See http://www.skagwaystories.org/tag/steamer-al-ki/]


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26 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable E force 1-3; overcast with rain and showers; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Steamer "Queen" came up from Douglas City.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, [followed by the long list of absentees as before]. By order of the Commanding Officer, R Andrews and P Landershut to be confined in double irons for safe keeping for attempting to desert. [This is followed by a list of minor punishments.]

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters; absentees as in the morning quarters.


8pm to Midnight:

In accordance with punishment assigned by Commanding Officer, Louie You stood 2 hours’ extra duty. The steamer "Farralon" came in and went alongside the wharf.


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27 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.276, Long -134.387

[Wind variable E force 1-2; overcast with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Steamer "Farralon" left harbor at 4.45. Made preparations for getting underway and for coaling ship. Received 89 lbs fresh bread, 111¼lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 8.30 called "up anchor" and got underway at 8.55. Stood down Gastineau Channel under conn of Commanding Officer. At 9.31 dropped anchor off the wharf of Alaska Gold Mining Company and hauled alongside. At 11.20 began coaling ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished coaling ship at 7.47, when began casting off lines and hauling out to port anchor. Received 101 tons 540 lbs of Nottingham coal.


8pm to midnight:

Hauling out from dock. At 8.05 called "up anchor", hauled up port anchor and stood up for Juneau, pilot in command. At 8.20 let go port anchor with buoy in 19 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms of chain.


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28 August 1897

At Juneau, Alaska.

Lat 58.295, Long -134.410

[Wind variable E and SW force 1-3; overcast with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 53°F]


8am to meridian:

Cleaning ship. Steamer "George W Elder" came in and moored to wharf.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 the steamer "Capilano" came in and at 6.30 the "Al-Ki". Enlisted for 3 years’ general service as coal passer, Henry Miller.


8pm to midnight:

Steamer "Al-Ki" left at midnight.


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29 August 1897

At Juneau and en route to Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.70, Long -134.80 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.55 called all hands, hove up anchor and stood down Gastineau Channel, pilot conning. Steamer "Capilano" left Juneau Harbor at 5.00. Steaming with boilers B, C and D.


8am to meridian:

Stood down Stephens Passage, Saginaw Channel and Lynn Canal, pilot conning. At 9.00 released R Andrews and P Landershut from confinement for safe keeping, by order of the Commanding Officer. F Toledo was this day declared a deserter from August 19th. Mustered at 9.30 and inspected living spaces. At 8.40 stopped to examine a small boat floating with no-one in it. Ahead again at 8.45. [Followed by the long list of crew absent without leave.]


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing down Chatham Strait. At 1.00 entered Peril Strait. At 2.50 stopped engines on account of feather dropping out of spur wheel on shaft from pilot house. Moved ahead at 3.00, steering from conning tower. At 4.00 began steering from pilot house.


4pm to 8pm:

Stood down Peril Strait. At 6.08 anchored in 19 fathoms of water veering to 45 fathoms on starboard chain. By order of the Commanding Officer, R Andrews and P Landershut were confined in double irons for safe keeping.


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30 August 1897


At sea and at Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.32, Long -135.65 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable NE force 1-4; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 58°F]


Midnight to 4am:

Steamer "Queen" passed at 2.00 and anchored beyond Dead Man’s Reach.


4am to 8am:

At 4.30 steamer "Queen" got underway.


8am to meridian:

At 10.10 got underway and stood through Peril Strait conned by pilot. By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were declared deserters from the dates set opposite their names: Carson CF (OS), Aug 22, Ellison AE (App2c), Aug 22; Haley W (F2c), Aug 22; Nolan JW (F1c), Aug 22; Luce RA (OS) Aug 22; Laamanen G (Sea), Aug 22; Matlock A (BM2c), Aug 22; Merkl G (Sea) Aug 22; Whaley J (Sea) Aug 22; Cullen EL (Lds) Aug 23; Coan A (App2c), Aug 23; Lapthorn RW (Sea), Aug 23; McWilliams HF (Sea), Aug 23; Peterson MM (Sea), Aug 23; Sundblad O (GM3c), Aug 24; Riley HP (Lds), Aug 24; Born EO(GM3c), Aug 24; O'Riley WG (F1c) Aug 24; Soper GC (PM) Aug 23; Parker RC (PM), Aug 22, and Henry P (PM) Aug 24.


Meridian to 4pm:

Passing through Whitestone Narrows and Neva Strait. Stopped at 1.55, lowered dinghy and landed Governor Brady. Went ahead again at 1.58, passed through Sitka Harbor and passed E entrance for target practice. Sounded general quarters at at 2.28. Fired guns of port battery at mooring practice and returned to harbor, coming to with starboard anchor in 13 fathoms of water veered to 45 fathoms of chain at 3.45. Steamer "Queen" left harbor at 3.40pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.45 and exercised "setting up".


[Added at the end of the day’s log:]

The acknowledgement of receipt of Court Martial cases of A Austin (QM3c), GJ Harvey (App1c) and RW Lapthorn (Sea) was received; the parts of sentences involving loss of pay was remitted by the Navy Department.


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31 August 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with rain; air temperature average 57°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out exercises. US Fish Commission Steamer "Albatross" sighted at 10.50. Exchanged signals and "Albatross" anchored astern of us at noon.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mustered at 1.15 and carried out exercises. Held auction of effects of E Cullen, deserter. Received informal visit of courtesy from Commanding Officer of USFCS "Albatross". Recommended dragging for lost anchor. H Desmond (M2c) was given by Commanding Officer the appointment of acting Mech. 1st class.


4pm to 8pm:

Dragging for lost anchor, marking spot with buoy. Mustered at quarters at 5.45.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1897


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1 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable W force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

"Albatross" moored to wharf. Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out exercises. The following punishments were assigned by Captain; J. Wilson (CP) for "Reported inattention at drill," FM Harmon (App2c) for "Untidy at quarters" and H Lawrence (App2c) for "Talking in ranks at drill": each 2 hours’ extra drill. The Captain paid an informal visit of courtesy to USFCS "Albatross".


Meridian to 4pm:

"Albatross" left dock and anchored ahead of this ship at 3.45. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:


At 5.45 mustered at quarters and carried out "setting up" exercise.


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2 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable E and NW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, apart from E Driscoll (OS) and LL Young (OS).


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out exercises. E Driscoll (OS) and LL Young (OS) absent without leave.

The following changes in rating were made by Commanding Officer: Harmon PA (Landsman) to Jack of the Dust, Henderson WJ, Jack of the Dust to Landsman. A reward of $10 was offered for the apprehension and delivery on board within 10 days of the following men: Edward Driscoll (OS) and Louis Lucan Young (OS). The following punishments were inflicted by order of Commanding Officer: Anderson J (CP), "Inattention on drill", 2 hours’ extra drill; Ordorff HW (Pvt M), "Gross disrespect to 1st Serg't, in the execution of his duties", reduced to 2nd class, (Lds) "Using foul and abusive language to a boy", 2 days’ confinement on bread and water. E Driscoll (OS) and LL Young (OS) were brought on board by the Deputy US Marshall 5 hours over time and the rewards were paid.


Meridian to 4pm:

Discovered anchor and diver boat harnessed to it. Hove it up and got it inboard; found combination swivel had spread, shearing forelock; repaired it.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and carried out "setting up" exercise.


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3 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable E force 1-5; cloudy with rain squalls; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out exercises and inspections. Steamer "Dora" got under way at 11.30 and shifted her anchorage.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and carried out "setting up" exercise.


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4 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Steamer "City of Topeka" came in at 6.45. Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in cleaning and inspection. By order of the Commanding Officer, G Baker (Lds) was released and restored to duty at 10.30.


Meridian to 4pm:

Commanding Officer of "Albatross" came on board at 12. Sent liberty party ashore at 2.00.


8pm to midnight:

Seven liberty men returned.


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5 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable N and calm; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Steamers "City of Topeka" and "Albatross" left port. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, after which Articles of War* were read and Commanding Officer inspected the ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


*[Note: For details see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Code_of_Military_Justice]



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6 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, after which carried out drills. The following punishments given by Captain: E Driscoll (OS), 5½ hours over liberty and LL Young (OS) 2½ hours, reduced respectively to 2nd and 3rd conduct classes, MB Gentsch (App2c), "talking in ranks", 2 hours’ extra drill; JF Attridge, (Lds), "for going on shore while cook without getting relief through reporting that he had done so", GW Baker (Lds), PA Harmon (Lds), JJ Sheehan (CP) "untidy at inspection": each of the above 2 hours extra duty.


4pm to 8pm:

Getting stores on board [followed by detailed list of stores taken in].


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7 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-4 and calm; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 57°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30.


Meridian to 4pm:

Exercised sailing: launch, gig, whaleboat, dinghy under sail. Working party went ashore to put stores in storehouse.


4pm to 8pm:

Completed storage of articles into storehouse. At 5.45 mustered at quarters.


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8 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable N and SW force 1-2 and calm; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Served out monthly money.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. At 2.15, by order of Commanding Officer, placed Louie You, MA, in solitary confinement for 48 hours on bread and water for disobedience of orders of Chief Master at Arms.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters.


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9 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable E force 1-4 and calm; overcast with rain; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30. JP Bell (CP) and CH Belding (OS) absent over time. At 10.30 the former returned 4 hours over time and at 12.00 the latter was brought aboard by the Deputy Marshall and a reward of $10 paid, having been sent ashore at 10.30. By order of Commanding Officer the following changes in rating were made viz: Martin WJ (Coxswain), to Bosun's Mate 2c; Anderson (Coxn) to be coxswain of steam launch; Dixon NC, (Gunner's Mate 3c) to Gunner's Mate 2c; Britton J, (Quartermaster 2c) to Quartermaster 1c.


Meridian to 4pm:

By order of Commanding Officer the following changes in rating were made: Wagelic GA, Mengi P, Westermark A, Olsson EH, Sepham CP, James J, from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.


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10 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable N and SW force 1-2 and calm; overcast with rain; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 87 lbs fresh bread, 112½ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Governor J Brady of Alaska paid an unofficial visit to the ship. By order of Commanding Officer, Louie You, MA, was released from confinement, his punishment having expired.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up". The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Bell JP, 4 hours over liberty, reduced to 2nd class conduct; Belding CH, 5½ hours over liberty, reduced to 2nd class conduct.


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11 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable N and E force 1-2 and 5-6 later; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 87 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, J Grey (PM) absent without leave. Made out clothing and small store requisitions for crew. J Grey returned on board 4 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent Private RS Taylor USMC to Naval Hospital onshore for treatment.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


8pm to midnight:

At 8.05 let go port anchor buoyed under foot.


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12 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable E and SW force 5-2; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, except F Martinmann and J Flint. L Parrish returned 13 hours over time. Received 89 lbs fresh bread, 111¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, and Captain inspected ship and crew. Absent without leave, F Martinmann and J Flint, and rewards of $10 offered for their apprehension and return. Large swell coming into harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.45, hunting party consisting of M Sears and P Jorgensen returned from Biorka Island and reported that W Saxton, who had accompanied them, had disappeared and could not be found after search. At 6.45 a party left the ship in a sailing launch in charge of Lieut. Haurigan to search Biorka Island for the missing man, taking provisions for 5 days. F Martinmann and J Flint were brought on board by the Deputy Marshall 10 hours over time and the rewards of $10 were paid for their delivery on board.


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13 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable N force 1-7; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 52°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.00 hove up port anchor. Liberty party returned. Received 78 lbs fresh bread, 97½ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

B Anderson (Coxn) and Chas Anderson (QM2c) left the ship with a party from shore to assist in the search for W Saxton. Mustered at quarters at 9.30.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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14 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-5; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 51°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.30 Lieut. Haurigan and party returned with sailing launch, having found W Saxton, uninjured but exhausted from lack of food and shelter. Received 76 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Received 11 lbs fresh bread. 1 oar broken and 1 lost from sailing launch.


Meridian to 4pm:

B Anderson (Coxn) and Chas Anderson returned to the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


8pm to midnight:

At 11.10 let go port anchor under foot.


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15 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind NE veering SE force 3-6; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 89 lbs fresh bread, 111¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.00 the steamer "Queen" came in and moored alongside wharf. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Received mail.


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16 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly SE force 6-2; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 89 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30. At 8.15 hove up port anchor for hose pipe, ready for letting go from windlass.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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17 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable calm; overcast with rain; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.30 the steamer "Queen" left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30. At 10.00 the steamer "George W Elder" came in and moored to wharf. Made preparations for going alongside wharf. [Tested equipment and inspected living spaces.]


Meridian to 4pm:

Got underway at 1.00; stood up to Battery Island and returned, going alongside dock at 2.30 and commenced coaling at 3.00. The steamer "George W Elder" left dock at 2.00.


4pm to 8pm:

Coaling ship.


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18 September 1897


At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.051, Long -135.348

[Wind mainly SE force 1-3; overcast with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

Began coaling at 4.30. Received 89 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Finished coaling at 11.00, having taken on board 200 tons of Comex coal.


Meridian to 4pm:

Got underway at 1.55. Came to with starboard anchor in 12 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms of chain. Cleaning ship.


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19 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly SW force 1-3; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 89 lbs fresh bread, 111¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30. The steamer "City of Topeka" came into port.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00.


8pm to midnight:

4 liberty men returned on 7.30 boat. Received in Pay Department $835 dollars in gold, silver and currency.


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20 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-6; cloudy with rain squalls; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Received 89 lbs fresh bread, 111¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and carried out exercises at 9.30. The steamer "Wolcott"* came into port through the western passage and made fast to mooring buoy. Received on board a small quantity of dunnage from the Government storehouse.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.00 steamer "Wolcott" left harbor.


*[Note: Also known as "Oliver Wolcott". See hyperlink]


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21 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 89 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30 and carried out exercises. The following punishments were assigned by the Captain: J Grey, 4 hours over time on liberty; reduced to 2nd class; L Parrish, 13 hours over; reduced to 3rd class and 3 months’ restriction; J Flint, 10 hours over and groggy, reduced to 3rd class; F Martinmann, 10 hours over; reduced to 2nd class; P Harmon, for "dirty cap at Sunday inspection", 4 hours’ extra duty; A Humble, for "smoking on the quarterdeck", 3 hours’ extra duty.


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22 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable E and SE force 6 reducing; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 52°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 89 lbs fresh bread, 111¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30, followed by exercises.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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23 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable SE and calm; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 89 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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24 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E force 1-4; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 90 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30, followed by exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

The steamer "Wolcott" left harbor through the middle passage. Rigged out 2nd cutter.


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25 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable mainly NE force 4-1; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 50°F]


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in cleaning ship. General field day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. At 3.00 sighted English man-of-war standing through westward; stood through E entrance, approaching anchorage at end of watch.


4pm to 8pm:

HBMS "Pheasant" came in and anchored. Sent boarding officer on board. Commanding Officer of the "Pheasant" paid an official visit on board.


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26 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable mainly E force 4-1; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent diving party in sailing launch to clear the propeller of HBMS "Pheasant". Liberty party returned. Received 90 lbs fresh bread, 112½ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Diving party returned from "Pheasant" at 8.00, having cleared her propeller. B Anderson performed 1½ hours service under water as diver. At 9.30 the "Pheasant" hove up anchor and stood out to sea. At 11.00 the revenue cutter "Perry"* came in from westward and went alongside wharf.


*[Note: Correct name "Commodore Perry". See hyperlink.]


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27 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable mainly NE force 1-4; cloudy; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Received 90 lbs fresh bread, 112½ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Steamer "Alert" came in from westward and went alongside wharf. The following punishments were assigned by the Captain: R Andrews, "going forward without permission having been confined to the quarterdeck", 2 hours extra on quarterdeck; W Westphal and J Nelson, "not saluting an officer when passing", 2 hours’ restrictions; A Westermark, O Rothlander, H Lawrence, FM Harmon and A Alson; "clothes not marked", 2 hours’ extra duty.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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28 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable mainly E force 4-1; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

US revenue cutter "Perry" cast off from wharf and stood out of harbor to Southward at 5.00. A small steamer came in and moored to wharf. Received 90 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30 and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Exercised 2nd division at sub-caliber firing. Expended 120 rounds of 45 cal. ammunition.


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29 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.00 sent working party ashore to load coal into lighter. Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 11.30 got coal lighter alongside and at 12.00 began coaling.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship from lighter alongside.


4pm to 8pm:

At 7.45 finished coaling having received in all 50 tons. Towed lighter in to mooring in the channel.


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30 September 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E force 2-4; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 47°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent steam launch with an officer to return Governor Brady's lighter. Received in Pay Department $100 in gold coin.


Meridian to 4pm:

In accordance with punishments assigned by Captain, A Westermark (Sea) performed 1½ hours’ extra duty, H Lawrence (App2c) 2 hours’, FM Harmon (App2c) 1 hour’s.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1897


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1 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E force 2-4; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

Steam launch broke down on shoring trip but was soon repaired on her return to ship. Received 90 lbs fresh bread, 112½ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

The monthly board for examination of hull etc. engaged in its duties; examined magazines etc.


Meridian to 4pm:

Lt Commander Colvocoresses and Chief Engineer Richard Jack inspected implements and mechanical devices for the safety of the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up". At 6.00 the USC&GSS "Patterson" * came in from northward and went alongside wharf. Sent officer on usual call of courtesy.


*[Note: Also called "Carlile P Patterson". See hyperlink.]


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2 October 1897


At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable E force 1-5; overcast with rain; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

At 10.15 "Patterson" cast off from wharf and stood out through Middle Passage. By order of the Captain the following punishments were assigned: Nelson J (Coxn), "Absolute inefficiency as coxswain of boat", 2nd class, 1 month's restriction; Merge P (Sea,) Erwin BA (OS), Landershut RJ (App3c) and James J (Sea), "Slow manning boat", reduced to 2nd Class and 1 month's restriction, Lagerholm F (Coxn), "Using officers' bathroom for blacking his shoes", reduced to 2nd class.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30 "Patterson" came in and moored to Japonski Island wharf. At 4.45 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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3 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind E veering S force 1-5; overcast with rain; air temperature average 51°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

The Executive Officer and surgeon inspected living spaces. The usual muster was cancelled because of bad weather.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent the pilot, D Geary, C Rook and A Hill, with diving apparatus, bags and hammocks to the USC&GSS "Patterson" for temporary duty. Sent liberty party ashore. The steamer "Dora" came into port. Discharged Pilot EN Francis from this date.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent 2 lengths of suction hose to the "Patterson".


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4 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly S force 3-5; overcast with rain; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

The CSS "Patterson" left harbor at 6.30. Received 89 lbs fresh bread, 111¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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5 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind SE veering SW force 1-4; overcast with some rain; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

The CSS "Patterson" left harbor at 6.30. Received 89 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30 and carried out exercises and drills. At 10.25 the steamer "City of Topeka" came in and moored alongside wharf. Sent boat for mail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received mail from SS "City of Topeka".


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up". Men signed accounts.


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6 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind W veering N force 1-2; broken cloud with some early rain; air temperature average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 89 lbs fresh bread, 111¼ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30 and carried out exercises and drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

The 3rd Division had target practice with .22 rifles; expended 225 cartridges.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up". At 5.45 the CSS "Patterson" came in from northward and went alongside wharf.


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7 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable and calm force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 40°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, except J Wilson (CP) who remained absent without leave. Received 89 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 8.15 and served out clean hammocks. Steamer "Dora" got underway and stood out of harbor at 10.30. D Geary, C Rook and A Hill returned from temporary duty on board "Patterson"; diving gear and 2 lengths of suction pipe also returned. J Wilson (CP) absent without leave, and a reward of $10 was offered for his apprehension and return on board to the US Marshall.


Meridian to 4pm:

J Wilson was brought on board by Deputy US Marshall 8 hours over time and the reward of $10 was paid.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks.


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8 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable N and calm force 1-2; overcast with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 93 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

By order of the Commanding Officer, the following punishments were inflicted: [followed by a detailed list of crew members and minor punishments]. By order of the Commanding Officer, Nilson DW (OS) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 24 hours at 9.15 am [for disorderly conduct at quarters]. Mustered and inspected at 9.30 and carried out exercises. The steamer "George W Elder" came in at 11.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

The steamer "George W Elder" left port.


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9 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind NE veering SW force 1-7; overcast with rain squalls and showers; air temperature average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread. CSS "Patterson" left at 7.00.


8am to meridian:

At 10.30 let go port anchor under foot and got sheet anchor on the bow. By order of the Commanding Officer, Nilson DW (OS) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water.


Meridian to 4pm:

Hove up port anchor at 3.00.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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10 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable SW, N later force 1-4; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces. Gentsch MB (App2c) released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Andrews RT (App3c), "Ditty box* in Lucky Bag", 2 hours extra duty; Berger AG (App3c), "Indecency", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water; Berger AG, (App3c) "Using foul and abusive language to another person", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. Berger was confined at am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. At 1.15 the steamer "Willamette" came in from northward and went alongside wharf.


*[Note: "Ditty box": the sailor’s personal belongings.]


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11 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly N force 1-3; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 43°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and made out clothing and small store requisitions.


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12 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at 9.30 and overhauled battery. The captain awarded the following punishments: H Lawrence (App2c), "Boots in lucky bag", 2 hours’ extra duty, and for "using abusive and obscene language to a petty officer," 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water; L Brathord (CP), "not coming to quarters", reduced to 2nd class and 2 weeks’ restriction.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overhauled men’s clothing.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up". Tested searchlights and electric light signals.


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13 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable N force 1-2; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 44°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. At 10.20 N Lawrence was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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14 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E force 1-4; overcast with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30 and instructed at signals (wig-wag).*


Meridian to 4pm:

Quarterly board examining apprentices.


*[Note: a type of flag signal. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_signals]


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15 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly variable S force 1-3; overcast with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 50°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30 and issued clothing and small stores. Quarterly board examining apprentices. Took in starboard gangway ladder to repair leather fender.


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16 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-3; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread. Steamer "Willamette" left harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


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17 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable E force 1-3; cloudy; air temperature average 45°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30. Laid sails out to dry.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


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18 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable ENE force 1-4; cloudy with rain squalls later; air temperature average 46°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each. Liberty party returned, but without J Anderson.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Tested electric bells and speaking tubes. Received 1000 lbs flour, 284 lbs roast beef, 336 lbs tinned corned beef, 750 lbs coffee, 100 lbs dried peaches, 100 lbs dried plums, 50 lbs dried apple,146 lbs sugar.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent infantry sections ashore for drill.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


8pm to midnight:

At 8.30 let go port anchor under foot.


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19 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable mainly E force 1-3; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 45°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent infantry sections ashore for drill.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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20 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable mainly N force 1-2; cloudy; air temperature average 44°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and 40 lbs fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

Steamer "City of Topeka" arrived at 9.20. Sent marine company ashore for drill. Drilling party returned at 11.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received US mail from "City of Topeka". Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters. Sent mail. Received in Medical Department the following stores: Medicines and Potassium Bichromate [potassium dichromate] for batteries.


8pm to midnight: Received in Pay Department fifteen hundred dollars and ten cents ($1500.10) in US coin and currency.


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21 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable mainly SW force 1-4; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 42°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, with the exception of Power J. Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

At 8.45 the steamer "City of Topeka" left the harbor. At 8.15 J Power returned from liberty 1½ hours over time. By order of Captain, the following punishments and restrictions were assigned: E Driscoll (OS) for "smoking in steam launch", 4 hours’ extra duty and reduced to 2nd conduct class; O Rothlander (Sea) for "using obscene language to a petty officer", 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. In the latter case the Surgeon stated that the punishment would not be detrimental to the health of the offender, who is at present on the sick list. Mustered at quarters at 9.30, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Ensigns Davidson and Knipper, M Sears (CBM) and W Crouse (WT) left ship on 3 days’ leave of absence.


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22 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind E backing N force 1-2; cloudy with snow showers; air temperature average 40°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

By order of the Captain the following changes in rating were authorized: EA Alm (Coxn) to Quartermaster 3rd Class and WB Sheehan (Sea) to Coxswain.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.35 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up"..


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23 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable E and N force 1-2; cloudy with snow and rain showers; air temperature average 40°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

At 10.00 steamer "Kodiak" came in from westward. Board of Survey condemned and threw overboard the following articles: 3 lbs tobacco, 3 lbs butter, 1 pair calfskin shoes (light). By order of the Commanding Officer, O Rothlander was released from confinement at 10.45.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Davidson, Knipper, M Sears and W Crouse returned from leave.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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24 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E force 1-2; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 40°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and inspected ship, crew and living spaces.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.


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25 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E and NE force 1-7; cloudy with rain squalls later; air temperature average 45°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh beef and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Sent a boat with officers to examine one of the "Pinta’s" mooring buoys, which was reported to be sinking.* Instructed apprentices at signals.


4pm to 8pm:

Dropped port anchor under foot at 4.00, and at 4.15 started fire under boiler "C". Sent steam launch ashore for the night. Lost boat hook belonging to steam launch.


*[Note: It is likely that this buoy was where the "Pinta" was previously moored. The hyperlink will show that the ship was not at Sitka at this time, but had been decommissioned in San Francisco. See also https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7794230/notes_from_past/ showing that "Pinta" had left Sitka and had been replaced by "Wheeling".]


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26 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind SW force 7-8 reducing to NE force 1-2; cloudy with early rain squalls; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


Meridian to 4pm:

The Captain ordered the following change in rating: O Stemmer (CP) to Fireman 2nd Class, T Root (F2c) to Fireman 1st Class.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35 mustered at quarters.


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27 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind ENE veering S force 3-8; overcast with heavy rain squalls; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters. Sent steam launch ashore for the night.


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28 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind S backing E force 1-3; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 51°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received 432 lbs roast mutton, 462 lbs canned vegetables, 288 lbs ham, 384 lbs canned corned beef, 1500 lbs biscuit, 611 lbs coffee. Unbent staysail and spanker and bent storm staysail and storm mizzen. At 2.50 P Hill, (CGM), put on diving suit to clean starboard propeller.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters. P Hill finished diving for the day.


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29 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-5; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

P Hill (CGM), performed 1¾ hrs. work in diving suit under water. Tested magazines and the ship’s safety devices.


Meridian to 4pm:

Engaged in scraping topmasts and scrubbing yards and gaffs.


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30 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind E and ENE force 3-7; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters. No absentees.


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31 October 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind E and SE force 1-5; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 48°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

The following punishments and restrictions assigned by Captain: O Rothlander (Sea), for "2 hours over liberty", to be reduced one conduct grade with 2 weeks’ restriction; FM Harmon (App2c) for "Dropping lighted tobacco on deck", to be restricted from using tobacco for 2 weeks; GD Dickey (Yeo3c) for "Answering back in a profane manner when spoken to by Master at Arms," to be reduced to second conduct grade with 1 month's restriction.


Meridian to 4pm:

The Bishop of Alaska* held divine service on board. The steamer "George W Elder" came in and moored to wharf.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent mail to steamer "George W. Elder".


*[Note: Assuming this was a Catholic service, that would have been Father Jean-Baptiste Rene. See

http://dioceseofjuneau.org/history-of-the-diocese/]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1897


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1 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind E and NE force 1-3; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 43°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave Carl Anderson and B Anderson. Carried out drills and inspections. Carl Anderson and B Anderson returned 4 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Loosed sail to dry.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters. In accordance with the recommendation of the Quarterly Board of Survey, and with the approval of the Captain, 106 lbs of salt beef was thrown overboard.


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2 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E force 1-4; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 45°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out drills.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters.


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3 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly E and NE force 2-4; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 45°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. By order of the Commanding Officer, the following punishments were awarded, viz: Carl Anderson and B Anderson, 4 hours over time, reduced to 2nd class; R Andrews, "going forward without permission while on watch", 48 hours on the quarterdeck.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters.


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4 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable force 1-3; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 45°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Steamer "Laurel" came in from Cook’s Inlet.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters.


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5 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly N force 1-3; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 43°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Received 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, followed by exercises. [Some details of repair to an anchor chain, and minor punishments for infractions follow.] At 8.30 the steamer "City of Topeka" came in.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamer "Dora" came in and moored alongside "City of Topeka". Delivered good conduct medals to HJ Melody (Oiler) and E Folsom (Oiler) and good conduct bar to John Londerman (GM3c). A Coan (App2c) came on board and gave himself up as a deserter and was made a prisoner-at-large by order of the Captain.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters and held "setting up" exercise. Sent mail to "City of Topeka".


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6 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind mainly variable force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 43°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 91 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

At 9.25 called gun divisions to quarters to overhaul battery. SS "City of Topeka" left harbor at 10.15 and "Dora" went alongside the wharf.


Meridian to 4pm:

Served out monthly money.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters and held "setting up" exercise.

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7 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind variable NE and SW force 4-8; moderate gale; overcast with rain and hail showers and squalls; air temperature average 43°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

9.30 muster and inspection not held due to bad weather.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15 let go port anchor under foot. Sent liberty party ashore.


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8 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind N veering E force 4-10; strong gale later; overcast with rain and hail showers and squalls; air temperature average 42°F]


8am to meridian:

By order of the Commanding Officer, the following punishments were awarded [followed by details of minor infractions and punishments]. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out drills. Received 800 lbs biscuits.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered and inspected at quarters. At 6.10 let go port anchor under foot. Sent steam launch ashore for the night and made preparations for a gale.


8pm to midnight:

Riding to both anchors in strong gale.


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9 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind E backing W and SW force 4-7; overcast with rain, snow and hail showers and squalls; air temperature average 42°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Riding to both anchors. Watch and engines ready for call.


4am to 8am:

Received 92 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Hove up port anchor at 8.15 but dropped it again at 11.50. Moderate gale. Sent steam launch ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steam launch returned.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters. Sent steam launch ashore for the night. At 7.15 hove up port anchor and at 7.45 secured engines and let fires die down in boiler "B".


8pm to midnight:

In accordance with order from the Commanding Officer, Louie You (MA) stood 2 hours’ extra duty.


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10 November 1897

At Sitka, Alaska.

Lat 57.04, Long -135.34

[Wind SW veering NE force 1-3; cloudy with snow, hail and rain showers; air temperature average 40°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Sent working party ashore to load coal lighter from pile in preparation for coaling.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.10 sighted USS "Marietta" coming into harbor and exchanged numbers with her. Hoisted Senior Officer’s pennant. Sent working party ashore to get lighter off beach and to get coal down to wharf for loading. The Commanding Officer of "Marietta" called officially; he was received with appropriate honors. Got out sailing launch and sent it ashore for coal. At 3.30 sailing launch returned; commenced coaling.


4pm to 8pm:

Received 3 tons of coal when stopped coaling. Making preparations for sea. Received from USS "Independence" per USS "Marietta" with bags and hammocks and appropriate paper work the following men:

Emil Harmensen (F2c), Charles Hughes (F2c), Charles Huffle (CP), John Sibley (CP), John Doyle (CP), Gary Osborne (Lds), Charles Bush (Lds), Frank Bush (Lds) Lewis Levantes (App3c), Max Gredman (App3c), Thomas O’Keefe (App3c). Transferred to stores ashore 2700 lbs soap, 4500 lbs biscuit, 160 lbs tea.


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11 November 1897

At Sitka and en route to San Francisco.

Lat 57.56, Long -135.47 [Approximate position]

[Wind E backing N force 3-6; overcast with snow showers; air temperature average 40°F]


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for sea; hoisted all boats. At 7.15 Pilot Francis came aboard; at 7.30 fired engines.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00 hove up anchor and stood out of Sitka Harbor, pilot conning. Stood through Neva Straits, Olga Straits, Whitestone Narrows and Sergius Channel. At end of watch Otstoia Island bore NNE 1½ miles. At 8.30 "Marietta" made telegraphic signal, answered by this ship. Passed several canoes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing through Peril Strait, pilot conning. Anchored at Killisnoo Island at 3.08 in 17 fathoms veering to 35 fathoms on starboard chain.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters and held "setting up" exercise.


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12 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 56.89, Long -132.89 [Approximate position]

[Wind N veering NE force 2-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 40°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 3.20 hove up anchor and stood out of Killisnoo Harbor at 3.35, pilot conning. At end of watch standing down Chatham Strait on course SSW.


4am to 8am:

Standing down Chatham Sound and Fredrick Sound.


8am to meridian:

Standing down Fredrick Sound. At 12.00 N end of Sukhoi Island bore on port beam. At 9.30 mustered and inspected clothing.


Meridian to 4pm:

Proceeding through Wrangell Narrows and Sumner Strait. At end of watch Vank Island on port beam.


4pm to 8pm:

Stood across Sumner Strait until 4.41 when anchored off Fort Wrangell in 12 fathoms veering to 30 fathoms on starboard chain. At 4.15 mustered at quarters.


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13 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 54.8, Long -131.1 [Approximate position]

[Wind N and NE force 2-6; broken cloud; air temperature average 37°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 1.10 got underway and stood down Clarence Strait conned by pilot. At end of watch Lincoln Rock bore NE by N.


4am to 8am:

Ship underway through Clarence Strait. At end of watch off the mouth of Behm Canal and approaching the entrance to Tongass Passage.


8am to meridian:

Standing through Tongass Narrows and into Revillagigedo Channel. Passed Guard Island abeam at 8.09, Mountain Point at 9.30, Spire Island buoy at 9.42, N end of Masset Island at 11.00 and at end of watch steaming course SE⅜E, Duke Hill and Mount Lozaro in range.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing across Dixon Entrance and heading up for Port Simpson*. Called all hands and at 3.05 came to with starboard anchor in 17 fathoms veered to 35 fathoms of chain.


*[Note, now called Lax Kw'alaams. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lax_Kw%27alaams]


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14 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 53.55, Long -129.62 [Approximate position]

[Wind NE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 34°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway at 4.15. Standing out of Port Simpson. Stood to S and E through Chatham Sound and Malacca Passage. At end of watch Whitecliff Island bore E distant ¾ mile.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and crew inspected by Commanding Officer. Captain inflicted punishment on Ah Sing (MA) for not obeying orders, 3 nights’ solitary confinement from 8pm to all hands. Stood through Archer Passage and Grenville Channel. Passed steamer "Anna [sic; Annie] M Nixon" of Seattle in Archer Passage.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing down Grenville Channel, Wright Sound, McKay, Fraser and Graham Reaches. At end of watch abreast Aaltanhash Bight.


4pm to 6 pm:

Underway through Grenville Reach. Anchored at 4.45 in Swanson Bay in 22 fathoms of water veered to 40 fathoms of starboard chain.


8pm to midnight:

During watch a steamer passed standing to N, and a small sailing vessel standing to S.


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15 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 52.07, Long -127.94 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable mainly E force 1-3; cloudy with snow showers; air temperature average 37°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.00 got underway and stood down Graham Reach, Tolmie Channel and Finlayson Channel, conned by pilot. At 4.30 sighted steamer standing to N. At 5.30 released Ah Sing from confinement.


8am to meridian:

Underway through Milbanke Sound, Seaforth Channel, Lama Passage and at end of watch entered Fisher Channel. At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing through Fitz Hugh Channel; Kildidt Inlet abeam at 12.39, Nalau at 1.05. Stood into Safety Cove at 2.50 and came to in 15 fathoms veered to 30 fathoms on starboard chain. Served out clothing and small stores.


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16 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 50.80, Long -127.40 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable mainly E and SE force 1-6; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 42°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway from anchorage at 6.12. Stood down Fitz Hugh Strait and into Queen Charlotte Sound. False Egg Island abeam at 7.20. Egg Island bore NE½E 1¼ miles.


8am to meridian:

Standing across Queen Charlotte Sound and into Bate Passage and Goletas Channel, pilot conning. At end of watch Masterman Island bore SSW. Captain awarded punishments [followed by list of small punishments for minor infractions].


Meridian to 4pm:

Stood in for Alert Bay and anchored at 2.01 in 8½ fathoms veered to 20 fathoms on starboard chain. Set clock ahead ½ hour.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters and held "setting up" exercise.


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17 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 49.9, Long -125.0 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable mainly E and W force 6-0; overcast with rain and snow showers; air temperature average 39°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Stood out of Alert Bay at 2.05 and through Broughton Strait into Johnstone Strait.


4am to 8am:

Standing through Johnstone Strait.


8am to meridian:

Standing down Discovery Passage and Strait of Georgia. Passed steam schooner "Kodiak" of San Francisco at 10.15.


Meridian to 4pm:

Underway through Georgia Strait, pilot conning. At 2.04 came to anchor in Union Wharf, Vancouver Island, in 17 fathoms veered to 40 fathoms of starboard chain. Sent officer ashore to see about coal, hoisted out steam launch and made preparations for coaling.


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18 November 1897

At Union Wharf en route to San Francisco.

Lat 49.58, Long -124.88

[Wind variable mainly NW force 0-2; overcast with rain and broken cloud later; air temperature average 44°F]


4am to 8am:

Coal lighter came alongside at 7.30.


8am to meridian:

Began coaling at 8.10. During watch received about 60 tons of Comex coal.


6pm to 8pm:

At 8.00 stopped coaling.


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19 November 1897

At Union Wharf and at sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 49.58, Long -124.88

[Wind calm and NW force 1-3; broken cloud with mist; air temperature average 39°F]


4am to 8am:

Began coaling at 6.00. Knocked off coaling at 7.20.


8am to meridian:

Finished coaling at 12.00, having taken in 246 tons of Comex coal. Made preparations for getting underway.


Meridian to 4pm:

Got underway at 1.15 and stood out through Baynes Channel into Strait of Georgia, conned by pilot.


4pm to 8pm:

Anchored in Departure Bay at 5.20 in 21½ fathoms veered to 40 fathoms of starboard chain.


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20 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 48.62, Long -123.24 [Approximate position]

[Wind mainly SE and variable force 1-7; broken cloud and overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 42°F]


4am to 8am:

Got underway at 6.30 and stood with Strait of Georgia on an E course.


8am to meridian:

Underway in Georgia Strait and at 10.07 entered Active Pass. At end of watch the N end of Henry Island was on the port beam.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing down Haro Strait when at 1.15 rounded Sea Bird Point, entered Strait of Juan de Fuca and entered Esquimalt Harbor. At 2.25 anchored in 8 fathoms veered to 15 fathoms of starboard chain. Found HBMS "Pheasant" alongside wharf at Naval Station. Received visit from officer representing her Commanding Officer offering usual civilities. Sent officer to return call.


4pm to 8pm:

A tug stood out of the harbor. At 4.15 mustered at quarters.


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21 November 1897

At Esquimalt Harbor en route to San Francisco.

Lat 48.437, Long -123.440

[Wind variable E force 2-5; broken cloud and overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 43°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship. Received an official visit from the Commanding Officer of HMBS "Pheasant".


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters and sorted out clean hammocks.


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22 November 1897

At Esquimalt Harbor en route to San Francisco.

Lat 48.437, Long -123.440

[Wind mainly NW force 3-6; broken cloud and overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 43°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out exercises. By order of the Commanding Officer, the following punishments were awarded [followed by a list of minor infractions and punishments].


Meridian to 4pm:

Securing boats and making preparations for sea.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks. Received an informal visit from the Commanding Officer of HMBS "Pheasant".


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23 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 48.50, Long -124.60 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud and overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 46°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.00 got underway and stood out of Esquimalt Harbor, Commanding Officer at the conn. At end of watch Race Rocks bore off the starboard beam.


8am to meridian:

Standing down Strait of Juan de Fuca steering W½S. At meridian Cape Flattery bore SW⅞S, Carmanah Point WNW⅝W, Waadah S½W. At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing out of Strait of Juan de Fuca steering various courses, Captain conning, until 1.40 when set course SSE. At 2.35 Umatilla Reef buoy abeam 2 miles. Passed a schooner and a bark in tow of tug standing in for the Straits, and also sighted a ship standing to N and E. Auctioned lucky bag, realizing $2.40.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.10 sighted Destruction Island Light, abeam at 5.38.


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24 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 44.43, Long -124.92

[Wind SE backing NE force 1-4; sea smooth; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 51°F; sea average 49°F]


4am to 8am:

On course SSE. At daylight sighted land on port beam.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised "away all boats to distant service". The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments [followed by list of small punishments for minor infractions].


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.10 changed course to S by E¾E.


4pm to 8pm:

At 7.30 sighted Cape Blanco Light bearing SE.


8pm to midnight:

At 9.00 Cape Blanco Light abeam 11.6 miles. Changed course to SSE. At 10.50 lost sight of Cape Blanco Light. Passed a sailing vessel standing to N and E.


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25 November 1897

At sea en route to San Francisco.

Lat 40.15, Long -124.50

[Wind ENE veering SE force 1-2; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 52°F, sea average 52°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 12.50 sighted St George Light; at 2.20 abeam 16 miles. Course SSE.


4am to 8am:

On course SSE. At 5.30 passed a steamer standing to N.


8am to meridian:

At 10.00 changed course to SE½S. Mendocino on port beam. At end of watch rock off Lake Mendocino on port quarter.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steaming SE½E throughout watch. Coast of California in sight along port hand.


4pm to 8pm:

Land in sight along port beam.


8pm to midnight:

At 10.00 changed course to SE¼E. Point Arena Light bore NE by E. Passed a steamer standing to N at 10.45.


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26 November 1897

At sea and at San Francisco.

Lat 37.795, Long -122.374

[Wind E and NW force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 53°F, sea average 52°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Underway between Point Arena and Point Reyes, steering course SE¼E. Last sight of Point Arena Light at 12.30 and at 3.15 picked up Point Reyes Light bearing SE by E¼E. At end of watch it bore SE by E⅝E 21 miles.


4am to 8am:

At 6.19 Point Reyes Light abeam; changed course to E by S. At 5.00 sighted Farallon Island Light bearing SE¼S. At end of watch Farallon Light bore SW. Standing down for entrance whistling buoy.


8am to meridian:

At 8.30 abreast buoy and headed in for entrance. Stood into San Francisco Bay, passing the "Wheeling" and "Albatross" at anchor off Sausalito. Exchanged numbers with the USS "Oregon". At 9.52 came to on port beam of "Oregon" in 12½ fathoms of water, veered to 45 fathoms on starboard chain. An officer from the "Oregon" visited the ship and extended the usual courtesies. The Captain visited the "Oregon" officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received an official visit from the Captain of the USS "Oregon". Received in the Pay Department $5000 in US gold and silver.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.20 mustered at quarters and held "setting up" exercise.


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27 November 1897

At San Francisco.

Lat 37.795, Long -122.374

[Wind mainly NW force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

O Rothlander (Sea) jumped the whaleboat, having been sent in her on duty. Liberty party returned; the following men absent over time: CH Belding (OS), H Desmond (M1c); C Galivan (CP), EH Hermanson (F2c), F Martinmann (Sea), GC Peterson (PM).


8am to meridian:

H Desmond (M1c) returned 4 hours over time. GC Peterson (PM) returned 1½ hours over time. Ensign William C Davidson USN reported as a Watch and Division Officer in obedience to Navy Department order of Nov. 17, 1897.


Meridian to 4pm:

F. Martinmann (Sea) returned 7 hours over time. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 mustered at quarters; the following men absent without leave: CH Belding (OS), C Galivan (CP), EH Hermanson (F2c), O Rothlander (Sea).


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28 November 1897

At San Francisco.

Lat 37.795, Long -122.374

[Wind mainly NW force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 50°F]


8am to meridian:

Received new oscillator for Gatling gun. At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters, and the Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Absentees: CH Belding, C Galivan, C McCarthy, WD Power, T Root, J Doyle, E Hermanson and O Rothlander. Sent a reward ashore of $10.00 each for their arrest and delivery aboard, except in the case of O Rothlander.


Meridian to 4pm:

Several visitors on board. Sent liberty party ashore and visiting party to USS "Oregon". E Hermanson returned from liberty 33 hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty and visiting parties returned.


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29 November 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly NW and E force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.00 got underway, steam in boilers A, B and C; and stood to N for Mare Island, conned by Navigator.


8am to meridian:

Anchored at 9.38 in 5 fathoms water with starboard anchor, 10 fathoms chain. Received from USS "Wheeling" 1 box of spare parts for 6mm rifle. At 11.20 got underway and hauled into the wharf, the "Hartford" hauling out into the stream. After anchoring, the Commanding Officer made official calls to the Commandant of the Yard and the Commanding Officer in the harbor. Orders were delivered to Ensign GH Burrage USN detaching him from duty on board this vessel, and ordering him to report to the Commandant of the Yard for duty on board the USS "Wheeling".


Meridian to 4pm:

Received visits from the Commanding Officers of "Marion" and "Monterey" and the Captain of the Yard. Ensign Burrage left for duty on USS "Wheeling". Received food supplies [followed by details].


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred Flint J (F1c) to Naval Hospital.



LOG BOOK – NOVEMBER 30th 1897 TO JUNE 12th 1898


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[All above blanks and covers]


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List of officers:

Asa Walker

Commander

GP Colvocoresses

Lt. Commander

JB Howard

Lieutenant

P Hourigan

Lieutenant

L Kaiser

Ensign

Horace Jones

PA Engineer

RG Broderick

PA Surgeon

R Such

Chief Engineer

Eugene Ryan

Paymaster

JM Hunt

Pay Clerk

B Wills, Jnr

Lieutenant JG

L Butler

Ensign

O Knipper

Ensign

W Davidson

Ensign

S White

PA Surgeon

E Dunn

Asst. Engineer

C McCormick

Lieutenant JG

G Ransom

Chief Engineer


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List of officers who have died, detached or transferred:


B Nile

Lieutenant JG

31/12/97 to "Monadnock"

S White

PA Surgeon

31/12/97 to "Wheeling"

L Butler

Ensign

10/2/98 to "Olympia"

EH Dunn

Asst. Engineer

Ditto

R Such

Chief Engineer

26/2/98 to "Boston"


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[Ship’s complement of roles and trades]

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[Ship’s Instruments]

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[Armament]

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[Deviation of Standard Compass]:


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30 November 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW and E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 54°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent working party to "Philadelphia"*. Received box of clothing for Marine Guard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent working party to "Philadelphia" at 1.00; returned at 4.00. Crew engaged in "rattling down".**


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.45 mustered at quarters; the following men absent without leave: CH Belding (OS), C Galivan (CP), C McCarthy (F1c), M Parrish (F1c), J Root (F1c), J Doyle (CP), EH Hermanson (F2c), O Rothlander (Sea).


*[Note: "Philadelphia" was decommissioning, so the working party would be assisting that. See hyperlink]


**[This expression relates to re-fitting the ratlines on the ship’s rigging. See http://www.gutenberg.org/files/26000/26000-h/26000-h.htm#R]



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1897


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1 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SW veering N force 1-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, except W Henderson (Lds)


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in rattling and tarring down.* Connected Yard’s electrics with the ship’s circuits.


Meridian to 4pm:

Transferred to US Naval Hospital for treatment, CA Byerling and RS Taylor. C McCarthy, M Parrish, J Root, returned from liberty 78½ hours over time. Unbent spanker and foresail.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.05 "Monterey" cast off from buoy and stood out in Mare Island Straits. At 4.45 mustered at quarters; the following men absent without leave: CH Belding (OS), C. Galivan (CP), J Doyle (CP), O Rothlander (Sea), W Henderson (Lds).


*[Note: ie waterproofing]


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2 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly N force 3-5 and calm; broken cloud with mist later; air temperature average 51°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 92 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Received in Pay Department $500 in US currency. USS "Patterson" came in and made fast to buoy. By order of Commanding Officer, the following punishments were awarded viz: J Fahy, "clothes in lucky bag", 1 hour extra duty and reduced to 2nd class; H Desmond, 4 hours over liberty, reduced to 2nd class; F Martinmann, 7 hours over liberty, 5 weeks’ restriction and reduced to 2nd class; ES Hermanson, 33 hours over liberty, 3 months’ restriction and reduced to 4th class; AG Berger, "impertinence", 4 hours’ extra duty; WT Power, T Root, and C McCarthy, 78½ hours over liberty, 3 months’ restriction and reduced to 4th class.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. The USS "Alert" came into anchor in the channel at 4.00.


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3 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly E force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 49°F]


4am to 8am:

Lt. Wills USN went on leave until the evening of the 4th. Received 93 lbs fresh bread, 116¼ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; the following men absent without leave: CH Belding (OS), C Galivan (CP), J Doyle (CP), O Rothlander (Sea), W Henderson (Lds), Ah Sing (MA), J King (GM3c). Engaged in overhauling battery. Sent working party to "Philadelphia".


Meridian to 4pm:

J King returned 6 hours over time. C Galivan (CP) returned 6 days 6 hours over time. J Melody (Oiler) went on 48 hours’ leave from 1pm. F Dunham went on 3 days’ leave from 12.00. Clark HJ (Yeo2c) and Hill JP (ChGM) went on 2 days’ leave. Broken out from hold and delivered to the yard storekeeper, the following: [followed by a detailed list of individual items]. The working party returned from "Philadelphia".


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4 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly NE force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 52°F]


4am to 8am:

J Welsh returned from leave. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Received equipment stores [followed by a detailed list of individual items]. A Board of Survey of which Lt. Parker USN is a senior member, met on board at 10am to survey articles in the Ordnance Department Board finished its work and left the ship at 10.30. A Board of Survey of which Lt. AG Rogers USN is a senior member, met on board at 10.30am to survey articles in the Equipment Department. Board finished its work and left the ship at 11.00. Lt. JB Howard left the ship to attend a Board of Survey on USS "Philadelphia" and returned at 11.45. The following men absent without leave: CH Belding (OS), J Doyle (CP), O Rothlander (Sea), W Henderson (Lds), Ah Sing (MA).


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.30 Lt. P Hourigan USN and O Knipper USN went aboard USS "Alert" as part of a Board of Survey. They returned at 1.50. At 3.00 Board of Survey of which Lt. A Dodd USN is a senior member, met on board to survey articles in the Equipment Department. Board finished its work and left the ship at 3.45. Transferred W Cozier and W Stiles with bags and hammocks and effects, to Naval Hospital in the Yard.


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5 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly E force 1-3 and variable; broken cloud; air temperature average 52°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned with the exception of A Austin (Sea)


8am to meridian:

Inspected at quarters at 9.30 after which mustered aft and read Articles for the Better Government of the Navy.* Absent without leave: CH Belding (OS), J Doyle (CP), O Rothlander (Sea), W Henderson (Lds), Ah Sing (MA), A Austin (Sea).


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

A Austin (Sea) returned on board 10 hours over time.


*[Note: See log for 6th June 1897.]


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6 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly S force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with showers; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned. Making preparations for hauling away from wharf, preparatory to going in dry dock.

Received 90 lbs fresh bread, 112½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00 "Unadilla" came alongside preparatory to mooring ship, but cast off again on receiving other orders. At 10.30 "Unadilla" came alongside and cast off and towed down to dry dock, pilot at the conn. At 11.15 went into the dock.


Meridian to 4pm:

Engaged in cleaning ship’s bottom. Half-masted colors, following motions of "Independence" and set them again. Received in Pay Department $700.00 in US gold coin.


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7 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly E veering S force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with showers; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Slung stage for cleaning bottom. Received 92 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Sent working party to "Philadelphia". Navy Yard workmen employed on board.


Meridian to 4pm:

By order of Commanding Officer CH Belding (OS) and O Rothlander (Sea), were declared deserters to date from Nov. 17.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.45 mustered at quarters.


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8 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind S veering SW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. C Anderson returned 24 hours over time. Received 91 lbs fresh bread, 113¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Engaged in cleaning keel. Sent working party to "Philadelphia". J Doyle (CP) declared a deserter from this day.

M Sears ordered for examination for appointment as Acting Boatswain. Board of Medical Survey examined Louie You (MA).


Meridian to 4pm:

Sold effects of Rothlander O, Belding C and Doyle J, realizing $2.40. Men working on magazine.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


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9 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind E and SE force 1 and calm; overcast; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Baker GW, Miltimore CE (USMC) and McGuire P (USMC).


8am to meridian:

By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were declared deserters from the Naval Service this day to date from November 28: Doyle John, from Dec 1, Ah Sing, from Dec 8, Wong Chin and Chong Hong. Yard workmen on board.


Meridian to 4pm:

Hughes CE did not return from leave.


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10 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable E and calm; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 54°F]


4am to 8am:

Betge CE did not return from liberty.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave: Baker GW, Anderson J, Hughes C, Miltimore CE (USMC) and McGuire P (USMC). By order of Captain Wm Henderson (Lds) having been absent without leave for ten days, was declared a deserter from this ship and Naval Service from December 1st,1897. Engaged in painting, cleaning and scaling with Yard workmen present. C Betge returned 1¼ hours over time.


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11 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable SW and calm; cloudy with showers; air temperature average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Yard workmen began at 7.30.


8am to meridian:

Received on board, with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers from USRS "Independence", Hu Ah (MA).


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 4.45. Absent without leave: Baker GW, Hughes C, Miltimore CE (USMC). Received 92 lbs fresh bread.


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12 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with mist; air temperature average 55°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Crew and ship inspected by Captain. Absent without leave: GW Baker, J Hughes, JP Bell, W Martin, C Miltimore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Paymaster ED Ryan USN returned from leave.


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13 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with mist and fog; air temperature average 55°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned except Jas Anderson. Received 92 lbs fresh bread, 115 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave: , Anderson Jas, Hughes C, Miltimore CE (USMC), Martin W, Wilson J, Bell J. Made preparations for leaving dock. Started to flood dock at 11.12. Ship afloat at 11.50. Austin, Martinmann and Lassig confined in double irons awaiting action of Commanding Officer. PA Surgeon Broderick returned from leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Started out of dock at 1.40; clear at 2.00. Moored alongside dock. Elkins E (Prv. M.), reported on board for duty from Marine Barracks. Specifications were delivered to Austin A. (Sea), Martinmann F (Sea), and Lassig CE (App2c).


4pm to 8pm:

Received on board with bags and hammocks from USRS "Independence": FW Brown (GM3c); ET White, (Sea); FR Clydesdale (OS); CW Henk (OS); WR Hind (OS); R Rost (OS); GF Kerston (OS); W Leahy (OS); N Nikkelson (OS); AG Row (OS); F Bettencourt (Lds); G Frazer, (Lds); HJ Wiseman (Ch. Mach); EM McPherson (F2c), A Gable, (CP); T Smith (CP); HWB Wilson (CP). Sent small liberty party ashore.


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14 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind S veering NW force 3-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned. Yard workmen arrived to caulk decks.


8am to meridian:

Workmen caulking decks. Did not have quarters on this account. At 10am a Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant TB Howard USN was senior member, met to try case of A Austin (Sea); Court met at 11.45; took a recess until 1pm.


Meridian to 4pm:

Court met at 1.00 and at 1.30 adjourned to await action of convening authority.


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15 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind mainly SW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 55°F]


Meridian to 4pm:

Orders from Navy Department detaching PA Surgeon S White USN and ordering him to duty on USS "Wheeling" forwarded to Commanding Officer of that vessel. Received 800 sheets of typewriter paper.


4pm to 8pm:

Received from USRS "Independence" with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers: John H Plumber, (Sea) and Ah Chau (MA). Transferred to USS "Alert" with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: JB Sullivan (Bugler), L Brathord (CP), HD Mills (CP), T Lynes (BM1c), M Walsh (Oiler).

JP Bell (ShC1c) returned on board 98 hours over time and was by order of Captain confined in double irons for safe keeping.


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16 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 49°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned. 18 Yard workmen arrived to caulk decks.


8am to meridian:

By order of the Captain, JP Bell (Ship’s Cook 1c), was reduced to the rating of Coal Passer for overstaying liberty 98 hours and drunkenness. Received in Pay Department $1000 in US gold coin. Hoisted out steam launch to unship rudder.


Meridian to 4pm:

Transferred JP Bell (CP) to the Naval Hospital with bag and hammock, for treatment.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 4.45. Absent without leave: GW Baker, J Hughes, A Miller, W Martin, C Miltimore. Called all hands to muster and published sentences of SCM as follows: In the case of Alexander Austin (Sea) for leaving ship without permission, "To be discharged from the US Naval Service with a bad conduct discharge"; in the case of Fred Martinmann (Sea), for same offenses, "Solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for 15 days, with full rations every 3rd day, and to lose 1 month's pay amounting to $24.00"; in the case of Charles Edward Lassig (App2c) for same offense, "Solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for 15 days with full rations every 3rd day and to lose 1 month's pay amounting to $15.00".The proceedings, findings, and sentences were approved, such portions as necessary being referred to the Secretary of the Navy. In Lassig's case, in view of a recommendation to clemency and his good record, the sentence was mitigated to solitary on bread and water in single irons for 3 days and to lose $5.00. In accordance with this sentence, F Martinmann (Sea) was confined, and A Austin (Sea) and CE Lassig (App2c) were made prisoners at large. WJ Martin (BM2c) returned on-board 127½ hours over time and for this offense was, by order of Captain, disrated to Coxswain.


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17 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 49°F]


8am to meridian:

19 Yard workmen arrived to caulk decks. Ensign WC Davidson USN returned from leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by a detailed list of stores received]. Asst. Engineer EN Dunn USN reported for temporary duty by order of the Department.


4pm to 8pm:

GW Baker returned on board 204 hours over time.


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18 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable N and E force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 49°F]

4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Finished caulking decks. Sent liberty party ashore. Transferred Miller CF (OS) to the Naval Hospital.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 4.45. Absent without leave: F Dunham, J Hughes, A Miller, C Miltimore.


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19 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind N veering SE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 49°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned. Received 127½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Crew and ship inspected by Captain. Absent without leave: F Dunham, A Miller

The following were declared deserters this day by order of Commanding Officer, to date from Dec 9th, 1897: Hughes J (F2c) and Miltimore CE, (Pvt. USMC).


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore and visiting party to USRS "Independence". Lt. Commander Colvocoresses returned from leave.


8pm to midnight:

Lt B Wills Jnr USN returned from leave.


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20 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind E veering ESE force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned with the exception of White C and Leahy H. Asst. Engineer EH Dunn USN returned from leave. Received 102 lbs fresh bread, 127½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

White C and Leahy H returned 1¼ hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Shipped steam launch rudder and put new engine in launch.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 4.45. Absent without leave: F Dunham, A Miller.


8pm to midnight:

Miller A (Corp), returned on board 5 days and 3 hours over his time of liberty.


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21 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable E force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 49°F]


8am to meridian:

Tug came alongside at 8.30. Left wharf and moored alongside "USS Charleston". At 11.30 "Marietta" came up to the Yard. Received 112 lbs fresh bread,


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by detailed list of items.]


4pm to 8pm:

The Commanding Officer of the "Marietta" visited the ship officially. Received from the USRS "Independence" with bags, hammocks, and transfer papers the following named men: AT Phillips (BM2c), J Nelson (Bugler), CA Tellepsen (Sea), HH Babock (CP), WE Props (Oiler), GL Fuller (BM2c), JF Grable (Sea), C Taynaga (M. Att.). Mustered at quarters at 4.45. Absent without leave: F Dunham.


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22 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind NE veering E force 1-2; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 49°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 108 lbs fresh bread, 125 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Received in Pay Department $1000.00 in US gold. The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Commanding Officer of the "Marietta".


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by detailed list of items.] Transferred to USRS "Independence"; J Flint, WE Cozier, CA Byerling and WE Stiles. Received from Marine Barracks, JE Sainsbury, Stephen Murphy and F Young.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 4.45. Sent liberty party ashore.


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23 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable W force 1 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave: F Dunham, W Wheeler. Transferred 150 lbs box of clothing to Marine Barracks. Received stores [followed by detailed list of items.] A Tellepsen returned from liberty 28 hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

Lt. Hourigan USN returned from leave.


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24 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable E force 1 and calm; broken cloud with mist; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 106 lbs fresh bread, 126¼ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave: F Dunham, W Wheeler.


Meridian to 4pm:

Issued clothing and small stores. Received 30 coaling baskets. By order of Commanding Officer, Fuller GL (BM1c), was placed in double irons to await trial by court martial for introducing liquor on board. By same authority, Howard O (CP) was placed in double irons for safe keeping from 1.10 to 4.10 while under the influence of liquor. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 4.45. Absent without leave the same as previous watch.


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25 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable ESE force 1 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

5 liberty men returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave: F Dunham, N Wheeler.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


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26 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable E and SE force 1 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty men returned except J Attridge, E McPherson, Louie Dong and G Kustman who remained absent without leave.


8am to meridian:

Received 106 lbs fresh bread, 133 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and Captain inspected. Absent without leave: F Dunham, W Wheeler, J Attridge, Louie Dong. G Kustman returned 1 hour over time. Delivered to GL Fuller (BM1c) specifications of offences for trial by SCM.


4pm to 8pm:

J Attridge returned on board 10½ hours over time. P Jorgensen returned on board 1½ hours over time. Made preparations for coaling.


8pm to midnight:

L Cervantes returned on board 5¾ hours over time.


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27 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable E force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.30 commenced coaling.


8am to meridian:

Summary Court Martial met at 10.10 and adjourned at 11.10 the case of GL Fuller (Acting BM1c). Coaling ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.30 took fresh coal lighter alongside.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.15 finished coaling, having received in all 160 tons.


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28 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind E force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 50°F]


8am to meridian:

General field day. The Commanding Officer left the ship on duty as member of Naval Retiring Board.


Meridian to 4pm:

The following men were declared deserters; Dunham FJ (CP) from Dec 18; Louie Dong (MA) from Dec 25.


4pm to 8pm:

The following men were transferred from this vessel to the USS "Wheeling"; Geary D (GM1c), Brown CE (GM1c), Older LEN (Painter), Jenson A (Sea), Galivan C (CP), Howard, OE (CP), Wilson J (CP), Anderson Jas (CP). The following men were received on board: Metcalf GR (Mach1c), from the USS "Marietta"; Kenny TJ (GM1c) Wilson C (GM2c), Dees LC (CP), Green W (CP), Bauhart AB (CP), and Meade E (CP) from the "Wheeling". Served out clean hammocks and at quarters turned in dirty ones to be scrubbed.


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29 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind E force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 105 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave: NA Wheeler. After quarters published findings of Summary Court Martial case of GL Fuller (Acting BM1c). The sentence as apportioned by the examining authority, Captain Asa Walker USN and Rear-Admiral W Kirkland, Commandant US Navy Yard: "The said GL Fuller to be reduced to next inferior rating, that of acting boatswain’s mate 2nd class and to be deprived of 3 months’ liberty on a foreign station." GL Fuller was released from confinement. Received in Pay Department $5,000 in gold and silver coin.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 4.45. Absent without leave NA Wheeler. S Sugar returned 1 hour over time from leave.


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30 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind E force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned with the exception of J Sheehan (CP). Received 105 lbs fresh bread, cured and salt meat.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave: J Sheehan (CP). By order of Captain, NA Wheeler (PM) was declared a deserter from this ship and Naval Service of the United States from the 23d inst. A Board of Medical Survey, of which Surgeon JR Waggener was senior member, convened on board for Survey of M. Sears (ChBM). Began taking in stores. Received a new blacksmith’s forge.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by detailed list of items.]


4pm to 8pm:

Finished storing provisions.


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31 December 1897

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind E force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 53°F]


8am to meridian:

By order of Navy Department of Dec 8. Lieut BW Wells Jr was this day attached and ordered to the "Monadnock". N A Wheeler (PM) was declared a deserter from Dec 23. By order of Commanding Officer, released F. Martinmann (Sea) and restored him to duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received from USRS "Independence" with necessary papers etc: Ah Ling, Yu Wing and Tai Hing, (Mess Attendants). Transferred to Naval Hospital with papers and effects M Sears (ChBM).



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1898


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1 January 1898

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind E force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 56°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave: J Sheehan (CP).


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Louie You (MA) discharged from service on recommendation of Board of Medical Survey.


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2 January 1898

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind E force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 56°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned with the exception of 2 men. Placed Nelson DW (OS) under sentry's charge for safe keeping.


8am to meridian:

Inspected at quarters at 9.30 after which mustered aft and read Articles for the Better Government of the Navy. Absent without leave: Harmon PA (Lds), Sheehan, J (CP), Taynaga C (MA) and Daily W (F2c).

By order of Commanding Officer, Lassig CE (App2c) was put in solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for three days in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial.


Meridian to 4pm:

By order of the Commanding Officer, Nelson DW was released from charge. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned with the exception of W Dixon, J Leslie, O Bauhart, J Fahy. By direction of Commanding Officer, Lassig CE (App2c), was released from confinement, and Driscoll E(OS) was confined for safe keeping for being fighting drunk. Austin A (Sea), prisoner at large, having been found absent from the ship without authority, was placed under sentry's charge in double irons for safe keeping by order of Commanding Officer.


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3 January 1898

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind W and SW force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 56°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent working party of 20 men under Ensign Knipper to magazine for ammunition.


8am to meridian:

J Leslie and L Fahy returned on board, the former 19 hours over time and the latter 17 hours over time. By order of Commanding Officer, E Driscoll (OS) was released from confinement. A Medical Board of Survey, Surgeon JR Waggener senior member, met on board to hold survey on M Gentsch, (App2c)


Meridian to 4pm:

Working party returned from magazine. Securing and storing ammunition.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished storing ammunition at 5.00. Received ammunition as follows: for this ship’s use 33 charges 6", and for use of ships in the Asiatic Squadron 85 charges 8" BLR, 79 charges 7" BLR, 30 cartridges 5" fixed ammunition, 213 6" shells, 109 8" shells. Yu Fong returned on board 35 hours over time.


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4 January 1898

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind SW backing E force 1-2 and calm; cloudy; air temperature average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent working party of 20 men under Ensign Knipper to magazine for ammunition. At "all hands" found C Tellepsen (sea) was missing.


8am to meridian:

Chigo Taynaga (MA) was declared a deserter from Jan 2, 1898. Lieut. CM McCormick reported for duty in obedience to Department order of Dec 8, 1897 [followed by a list of types of ammunition received].


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by a detailed list of stores received].


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 4.45 [followed by list of absentees as before]. At 7.30 W Dixon returned 50½ hours over time. Transferred to the "Monadnock": CE Rook, Blacksmith; to the "Alert": A Anderson, (CQM), and to the "Independence" A Humble (WT), J McManus (WT), J. Nelson (Coxn), WJ Martin (Coxn), H. Petske (Coxn), J Fahy (F1c), RJ Landershut (App2c), and WH Westphal, (App3c). Received from the "Monadnock": CE Rowland (Blacksmith), and from the "Independence": WE Miles (Lds), F Ramsperger (CM1c), P Mahoney (Sea), Gr., J. J. Murphy, (F2c), WW Minnick, (OS), H Simm (GM3c), G Morrison (CP), J Schlicht, (F1c), and RX Smith (F2c). Received new gig from the Yard.


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5 January 1898

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind calm and E force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 50°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 [followed by list of absentees as before]. Harmon PH returned 3 days and 2 hours over time. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Nelson DW, "Under the influence of liquor on board", reduced to 4th conduct class; Sheehan WB, "Under the influence of liquor, from leave", reduced to 2nd conduct class; Young LL, "2 hrs 20 minutes over time and drunk", reduced to 3rd conduct class; Gentsch MB, "Using provoking language at a Petty Officer", 24 hours’ confinement on bread and water.


Meridian to 4pm:

The USS "Monadnock" left the yard at 1.45.


4pm to 8pm:

Received from the USRS "Independence" the following men: HG Dundas, EM Wiggles, JP Brotherton, JW Ehle, A Murphy, T Morehead, R Stroble, WJ McCartney, DF Ross, L Turner, JL Hull, S Kabatchnick, A Whitney, OJ Williams, EW Dewson. Transferred to USRS "Independence": Sears M, Bell JP, Miller CF, Austin A, Gentsch, MB. Mustered at quarters at 4.45; absentees the same as earlier watch. At 7.30 White ET returned 12 hours over time. Sent small liberty party ashore.


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6 January 1898

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind calm and E force 1; cloud and rain; air temperature average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. By direction of Commanding Officer the following men were declared deserters this day to date from time opposite their names. Sheehan JJ (CP) Dec 30, 1897, Daily W, Bauhart HB (CP), Hing Tai, (MA) Jan 2, 1898, and Tellepsen CA (Sea) Jan 3, 1898. Cut off ship from Yard electric light and took off telephone.


Meridian to 4pm:

Discharged this day, Grable, JF (Sea), his term of enlistment having expired. Transferred to USRS "Independence", Murphy Anthony (F1c) with bag and hammock. Received from Marine Barracks, Robinson W (Pvt) and Catlin, LH (Pvt). The Paymaster went ashore with $145 in silver which he exchanged for gold and returned on board.


4pm to 8pm:

Received engineering stores [followed by a detailed list of stores received]. Received from USRS "Independence": Rooney J (F1c), Murray F (CBM), Kugat P (Sea), Johnson A (Sea), Whiteley JH (OS), Gignac AJ (App3c.), Joseph W (CP), Hickox GL (F2c).


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7 January 1898

At Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

Lat 38.093, Long -122.260

[Wind variable N force 3-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 57°F]


8am to meridian:

Made preparations for getting underway. Mustered at quarters at 9.30. By order of Commanding Officer, enlisted for three years’ general service, James Floyd Grable (Seaman). Received engineering stores [followed by a detailed list of stores received].


Meridian to 4pm:

Called to quarters at 1.35 and exercised guns and battery. E Driscoll (OS) was transferred to the USRS "Independence".


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8 January 1898

At Mare Island Navy Yard and en route to Honolulu.

Lat 37.80, Long -122.53 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable NW force 3-6; broken cloud and showers; air temperature average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Got underway at 8am and stood down the bay.


8am to meridian:

Standing down San Pablo Bay, San Francisco Bay, Raccoon Strait and out the Golden Gate, conned by the Captain. At 12.00 the outer whistling buoy close abeam. At 9.00 mustered at quarters and exercised fire, collision and abandon ship drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Underway steaming course SW until 1.00 when Farallon Island Light bore on starboard bow and changed to SW½W.


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9 January 1898

At sea en route to Honolulu.

Lat 36.45, Long -126.28

[Wind variable NW force 3-8; sea moderate; broken cloud with showers and squalls; air temperature average 50°F; sea average 53°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW½W.


8am to meridian:

Underway steaming course SW½W. Maximum roll to starboard 25°, port 18°.


4pm to 8pm:

Fresh to moderate gale from WNW. Maximum roll to starboard 29°, port 33°.


8pm to midnight:

Gale. Set fore staysail and storm mizzen at 9.00. Maximum roll to starboard 22°, port 26°.


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10 January 1898

At sea en route to Honolulu.

Lat 34.91, Long -129.83

[Wind mainly NNW force 8-6; sea moderate; broken cloud with showers and squalls; air temperature average 55°F; sea average 57°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW½W. Moderate gale from NNW.


8am to meridian:

Underway steaming course SW½W. Gale moderating. At 10.45 sighted 3-masted schooner off port bow laying to under close reefed forward topsail.


4pm to 8pm:

Sea calming down. Mustered at quarters at 4.15.


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11 January 1898

At sea en route to Honolulu.

Lat 33.28, Long -133.37

[Wind mainly WNW force 5-7 to 3; sea moderate; broken cloud with showers and squalls; air temperature average 59°F; sea average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW½W. At 6.00 lights of a steamer passing to W on port beam.


8am to meridian:

Underway steaming course SW½W. Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Set clock back 15 minutes.


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12 January 1898

At sea en route to Honolulu.

Lat 31.66, Long -137.17

[Wind N veering ENE force 1 to 3; sea smooth; mainly overcast; air temperature average 60°F; sea average 62°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW½W.


8am to meridian:

Underway steaming course SW½W. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Set clock back 16 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.25 sounded "General Quarters" for timed exercise.


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13 January 1898

At sea en route to Honolulu.

Lat 29.92, Long -141.00

[Wind mainly SE force 1 to 3; sea smooth; broken cloud with occasional showers; air temperature average 64°F; sea average 66°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW½W.


8am to meridian:

Underway steaming course SW½W. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out bag inspection and made out monthly requisition for new clothes and small stores. Prepared for firing practice. Set clock back 17 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.30 and went to general quarters for the first sea target practice. Expended in practice 12 electric primers, 24 x 6 pdr cast iron shell and charges, 24 x 3 pdr cast iron shell and charges, 11 x 6in. reduced charges and 11 x 6 in. cast iron shell. Firing was at ranges of 12000 and 14000 yards.


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14 January 1898

At sea en route to Honolulu.

Lat 28.08, Long -145.20

[Wind SE veering E force 1 to 3; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 67°F; sea average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW½W. Aired bedding.


8am to meridian:

Underway steaming course SW½W. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Set clock back 17 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.00 changed course to SW¼W.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.40 mustered to timed fire quarters exercise.


6pm to 8pm:

At 8.45 [sic] called crew to general quarters for timed exercise without powder.


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15 January 1898

At sea en route to Honolulu.

Lat 25.92, Long -149.08

[Wind variable E force 3-5; sea smooth to moderate; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 68°F; sea average 69°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW¼W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Served out clothing and small stores to crew.


6pm to 8pm:

Tested forward searchlight. Found the main truck and Ardois light system out of order.*


*[Note: The Ardois light system, or the Ardois Telephotos light system, was a communications system and method used by the US Navy in the late 19th century to enable ship to ship communications at night. Each installation used a series of eight double lamps (four red and four white) hung vertically from a mast and read from top to bottom, (if mounted horizontally, they were read from the transmitter's right to the left). The code used was effectively a visual version of Morse Code, with one color indicating a 'dot' and the other color a 'dash'. In 1897 the system was improved by adding a better keyboard, known as the "Telephotos."]


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16 January 1898

At sea en route to Honolulu.

Lat 23.57, Long -153.50

[Wind variable E force 3-5; sea moderate; broken cloud with showers and squalls; air temperature average 71°F; sea average 72°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW¼W.


8am to meridian:

Underway steaming course SW¼W. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and Captain inspected crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Ship rolling; maximum 31°


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17 January 1898

At sea and at Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lat 21.26, Long -157.88 [Approximate position]

[Wind E veering ESE force 3-5; sea moderate; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 75°F; sea average 73°F]


4am to 8am:

Underway steaming course SW¼W. At 6.50 sighted high land at SW.

8am to meridian:

Underway steaming course SW¼W. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Tested temperature of for'd shell room and found it to be 94 deg. At 9.30 sighted the island of Oahu and at 11.30 sighted Diamond Head; changed course frequently.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.40 exchanged numbers with USS "Baltimore", flagship of the Pacific Station and made "Interrogatory – 1211" which she answered in the affirmative. Picked up pilot abreast of bell buoy at 12.50 and steered in under his conn. Fired salute of 21 guns with Hawaiian flag at main and then saluted flag of Rear Adm. Miller with 13 guns which was answered with 7. At 1.28 dropped starboard anchor, then port; ran line from each quarter to moorings in reef, hauled in on lines veering to 45 fathoms on starboard and 35 fathoms on port chain.

Found "Baltimore" and "Bennington" dressed in honor of the 5th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hawaiian Republic.* Dressed ship rainbow fashion with Hawaiian flag at main. Received visit of courtesy from Col. McLeod representing the military authorities on shore. National salute returned from shore.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent visiting party to USS "Baltimore" and USS "Bennington".


*[Note: In 1893, (formally 1894) before being annexed by the US in 1898. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Hawaii]


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18 January 1898

At Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lat 21.36, Long -157.95

[Wind SE force 3-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 74°F]


8am to meridian:

Made preparations for coaling ship. Exchanged signals with other ships. Captain paid official visit on US Minister and US Consul General* on shore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced coaling at 1.00. By direction of Commanding Officer, transferred to the USS "Baltimore": Root T (F1c), Sturmer O (F2c), Bomberg J (OS); to the USS "Bennington": Roddy J (F1c) and Knutson H (CP). Wardroom officers of USS "Bennington" paid official visit on board. Steamer "Coptic" left the harbor at .** An officer representing the Captain paid an official visit to the Colonel commanding the Hawaiian National Guard.***


4pm to 8pm:

Stopped coaling at , having received on board during day 100 tons. At 5.30 the steamer "Miowera" left the harbor.


*[Note: Harold M Sewall.]


**[Note: On 5 June 1898, Captain Charles Gridley USN, died of natural causes aboard "Coptic" while in Kobe, Japan. He had recently been relieved of command of the Asiatic Squadron flagship USS "Olympia" following the American victory in the Battle of Manila Bay on 1 May 1898. The heat and stress of the battle had exacerbated an existing medical condition, and Gridley′s health deteriorated quickly afterward. His body was brought home to the US and buried in his home town of Erie, Pennsylvania. See hyperlink.]


***[Note: The National Guard of Hawaii, which became the Hawaiian National Guard when Hawaii was annexed by the USA later in 1898. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Guard_of_Hawaii The Colonel was John Harris Soper.]


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19 January 1898

At Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lat 21.36, Long -157.95

[Wind calm and SE force 3-4; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 74°F]


4am to 8am:

Coaling ship.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship. The Colonel commanding the Hawaiian National Guard paid an official visit.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished coaling ship's bunkers, having taken on board 250 tons.


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20 January 1898

At Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lat 21.36, Long -157.95

[Wind calm and NE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 74°F]


8am to meridian:

[Making status reports via signals]


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship in bags and storing on deck.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 finished coaling having received..[not entered] tons in sacks.


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21 January 1898

At Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lat 21.36, Long -157.95

[Wind NE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 74°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 114 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and overhauled battery. At 10.00 Admiral Miller and staff called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Osborne GR (Lds), "Inattention to orders of Captain of part of ship", 2 hours’ extra duty; Goldman M (App), "Shirking duty," 4 hours’ extra duty.


4pm to 8pm:

Preparing for sea. At 4.45 mustered at quarters. Sent visiting parties to the USS "Baltimore" and USS "Bennington".


8pm to midnight:

Steamer "Belgic" came in at 10.45 and at 11.00 a steamer from the Colonies [sic] came in bound for Vancouver, BC.


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22 January 1898

At Honolulu and en route to Yokohama.

Lat 21.21, Long -158.17

[Wind NE veering SE force 1-3; broken cloud with drizzle; air temperature average 74°F]


4am to 8am:

At sunrise, fully dressed ship, Chinese flag at main in celebration of Chinese New Year. Sent whaleboat with an officer and the mail orderly to board the steamer "Belgic". Made preparations for sea. Received 114 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

At 8.10 called all hands to unmoor ship. Unmoored and steamed out of harbor, Captain at the conn.

At 10.30 bell buoy bore NE by N distant 5 miles. Set course W¾S. At 11.30 Barbers Point Lighthouse abeam. Ensign LA Kaiser USN was placed under suspension by Commanding Officer for not going to his station when all hands were called.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steering course W¾S throughout watch. At 1.30 set fore topsail and at 3.00 main topsail. By order of Captain, Ensign LA Kaiser was released from suspension and restored to duty.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Stacked below 44 bags of coal.


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23 January 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 21.26, Long -161.87

[Wind E veering SE force 3-4; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 75°F; sea average 74°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course W¾S throughout watch.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and officers inspected ship and living spaces. At 9.00 altered course to W¼S.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steering course W¼S throughout watch with fore and main topsails set.


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24 January 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 21.55, Long -165.92

[Wind SE veering SW force 3-5; sea smooth; broken cloud with some thundery rain; air temperature average 75°F; sea average 74°F]


8am to meridian:

Steering course W¼S throughout watch with fore and main topsails set. Engaged in general field day work. Marines in marching order exercise.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steering course W¼S throughout watch with fore and main topsails set.


4pm to 6 pm:

Took in top sails at 5.00. Mustered at quarters at 4.30 and served out clean hammocks.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.00 changed course to W.


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25 January 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 22.07, Long -169.78

[Wind variable N and NE force 3-5; sea smooth; broken cloud with some thundery squalls; air temperature average 72°F; sea average 72°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course W throughout watch with fore and main topsails set. Took in staysail.


8am to meridian:

Steering course W throughout watch with fore and main topsails set. Set clock back 16 minutes; mustered at 10.20 with oral instructions; practiced signals.


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26 January 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 22.45, Long -174.13

[Wind NE force 5-7; sea moderate; broken cloud with some thundery squalls; air temperature average 73°F; sea average 73°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course W throughout watch with fore and main topsails and fore staysail set.


8am to meridian:

Moderate sea; maximum roll 25° to port and 15° to starboard. At 11.16 set clock back 16 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steering course W and at 2.00 changed course to W¼N. Ship rolled 43° to port and 20° to starboard.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.30 set storm mizzen.


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27 January 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 23.32, Long -178.07

[Wind mainly NE force 4-6; sea moderate becoming smooth; broken cloud with some thundery squalls; air temperature average 72°F; sea average 72°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course W¼N throughout watch with fore and main topsails and fore staysail set.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out exercises. Set clock back 16 minutes. GW Fuller (BM1c) discharged this day, his term of enlistment having expired.


Meridian to 4pm:

The following punishments assigned by Captain: F Bush (Lds) for "Late hammock", T O'Keefe (App3c) "Neglect of duty", each 2 hours’ extra duty; O Kabatchnick (CP) and LC Dees (CP), "Not scrubbing hammocks", each 4 hours’ extra duty; LI Cervantes (App3c), "Neglect of duty, slow in obeying orders" and "Going below while on messenger watch", 24 hours’ confinement on bread and water.


[No log for 28 January, dateline crossing]


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29 January 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 23.97, Long 177.80

[Wind NNE backing ENE force 2-4; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 73°F; sea average 73°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Having crossed the 180th meridian, the date was set forward 1 day.


4am to 8am:

Steering course W¼N throughout watch with fore and main topsails and fore staysail set.


Meridian to 4pm:

Re-enlisted GL Fuller, (Sea) for 3 years’ general service from Jan 28, 1898. By order of Commanding Officer released LI Cervantes, (App3c).


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.45 mustered at fire quarters [and timed teams’ responses].


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30 January 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 24.59, Long 174.07

[Wind ESE veering SSW force 2-5; sea smooth with moderate N swell; broken cloud; air temperature average 73°F; sea average 73°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Took in all sail at 12.50.


4am to 8am:

Steering course W¼N throughout watch.


8am to meridian:

At 11.30 set fore and main topsails and fore staysail. At 9.30 mustered at quarters and officers inspected crew, ship and living spaces.


6pm to 8pm:

At 8.00 changed course to W½N.


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31 January 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 25.23, Long 170.55

[Wind variable N force 4-8; sea moderate; broken cloud with squalls; air temperature average 65°F; sea average 69°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Moderate gale; took in sail.


4am to 8am:

Steering course W½N throughout watch.


8am to meridian:

Set clock back 14 minutes last hour.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.05 set fore and main topsails and fore staysail.


6pm to 8pm:

Steering course W½N throughout watch with fore and main topsails and fore staysail set.



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1898


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1 February 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 25.78, Long 166.69

[Wind variable NE force 6-2; sea slight to smooth with NW swell; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F; sea average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course W½N throughout watch with fore and main topsails and fore staysail set.

8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out exercises. By order of Commanding Officer placed M Goldman (App3c) in confinement for 48 hours on bread and water for purloining ginger beer from wardroom mess. Set clock back 15 minutes last hour.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.00 changed course to W¾N, and at 1.05 changed course to W by N. 1.30 infantry drill.


6pm to 8pm:

Steering course W by N throughout watch with fore and main topsails and fore staysail set.


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2 February 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 26.67, Long 163.05

[Wind NE backing W force 4-2; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F; sea average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course W by N with fore and main topsails and fore staysail set. At 4.30 took in sail.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.27 changed course to WNW¾W.


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3 February 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 27.60, Long 159.70

[Wind SW veering NW force 4-8; sea moderate; cloudy and overcast with squalls; air temperature average 66°F; sea average 66°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course WNW¾W on steam boilers.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out exercises. M Goldman (App3c), was released from confinement, his time having expired. Discharged this day, by reason of his enlistment having expired, Ah One (WR Steward).


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.50, course changed to WNW½W.


6pm to 8pm:

Fresh breeze to moderate gale in squalls from NNW.


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4 February 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 28.21, Long 157.00

[Wind NW veering NNW force 4-7; sea moderate to rough; broken cloud with squalls; air temperature average 57°F; sea average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course WNW½W on steam boilers.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 set fore staysail and fore and main tri-sails. Took them in at 10.00. Set clock back 8 minutes.

Enlisted Ah One (MA) for 3 years’ general service.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.30, course changed to WNW¼W. At 1.30 set fore staysail and fore and main tri-sails.


8pm to midnight:

At 9.00 took in sail.


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5 February 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 29.30, Long 153.28

[Wind variable SW force 2-4; sea moderate to smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 62°F; sea average 63°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course WNW¼W on steam boilers.


8am to meridian:

At 11.00 set fore stay sail and fore and main tri-sails. Set clock back 16 minutes last hour.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00, course changed to WNW.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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6 February 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 30.68, Long 149.62

[Wind SW veering NW force 4-8; sea moderate; cloudy and overcast with squalls; air temperature average 64°F; sea average 63°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course WNW on steam boilers.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out exercises. Set clock back 12 minutes


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.50 changed course to NW by N¼W.


4pm to 6pm:

Under steam alone.


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7 February 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 31.55, Long 146.29

[Wind variable WNW force 4-8; sea moderate; cloudy and overcast with showers and squalls; air temperature average 61°F; sea average 61°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course NW by N¼W on steam boilers and sails. Moderate gale from SW.


8am to meridian:

At 11.30 took in sail.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.40 set sails but took in at 1.00.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised "setting up".


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8 February 1898

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 33.14, Long 142.13

[Wind variable N force 2-6; sea smooth; cloudy with showers and squalls; air temperature average 57°F; sea average 61°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course NW by N¼W on steam boilers. At 7.00 set fore staysail and fore tri-sails. Took them in at 7.30.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and carried out exercises. At 10.15 changed course to NW by N. The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: Leahy H (OS), "Spilling oatmeal on deck and not removing same", 2 hours’ extra duty, 2nd Class; Osborne GR (Lds), "Shirking work in morning watch", 2 hours’ extra duty, 2" Class; Baker GW (Lds), "Couldn't be found when his watch on deck", 2 hours’ extra duty; Landrum FL (Pvt.), "On berth deck while his watch on deck", 1 extra post, 2nd Class; Orndorff HW (Pvt.), "Skylarking in ranks at drill", 1 extra post, 2nd Class.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.40 changed course to NW¾W.


THE VOYAGES OF USS CONCORD
Operations in Asia

JP map USS Concord Asia 1898

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9 February 1898

At sea and at Yokohama.

Lat 35.26, Long 139.78 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable N force 6-2; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 47°F; sea average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.45 sighted a sail on port bow and at 6.45 sighted land 3 points forward of port beam which was found to be the island of Miaki Sima [Miyake-jima]. Vries Island [the largest of the Izu Islands] bore ½ point on port bow, distant 20 miles.


8am to meridian:

Commanding Officer at the conn. At 9.30 mustered at quarters and made preparations for entering port. At end of watch, Gulf of Tokyo, Kannon Zaki abeam.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing up the Gulf of Tokyo, first part, Captain at the conn. At 2.02 moored ship in Yokohama in 5 fathoms 45 fathoms each chain. "Olympia" in port; exchanged routine signals.


4pm to 8pm:

Made arrangements for official visit to Consul General.


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10 February 1898

At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind variable NW force 2-4; overcast with snow; air temperature average 38°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 113 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

At 10.00 the Commander-in-Chief Admiral G Dewey with his Flag Lieutenant made an official visit on board and was received by the officers and crew at quarters. In accordance with orders from the Secretary of the Navy, Assistant Engineer Dunn and Ensigns Knipper and Butler reported for duty on the "Olympia". Ensign Knipper reported for duty on this ship, having been seconded by the Commander-in-Chief.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received from the USS "Olympia" for transfer to the USS "Boston", Taylor EP (App1c) and Scoggins J (Sea). An officer representing the Captain made an official call on the US Consul. The wardroom officers made an official call on the officers of the flagship ["Olympia"].


8pm to midnight:

At 9.40 called "all hands" and transported spare anchor forward and bent starboard chain.


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11 February 1898

At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind variable NW force 2-4; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 41°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.45 called "all hands" and hove up port anchor. At sunrise dressed ship "mast head" with Japanese ensign at the main. Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 141¼ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15 received signal from flagship. At 8.40 got underway, flagship getting underway at the same time, and stood out of the harbor. At 9.20 flagship and this vessel came to anchor, veered to 10 fathoms of starboard chain in 5 fathoms of water. Received signal at 9.20 to fire national salute at noon, with flag mast-headed. Received from USS "Olympia" Ah Chang (MA). At 11.40 got underway and stood into the harbor at 11.50. At noon fired a salute of 21 guns.*


Meridian to 4pm:

Came to in Yokohama harbor in 5 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms each chain. Made various signals with the flagship.


*[Note: February 11th was the date of the adoption of the Meiji Constitution in Japan in 1889 and has deeper historic roots. It is also called "National Foundation Day". See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Foundation_Day]


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12 February 1898

At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind variable N force 2-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 41°F]


4am to 8am:

An officer and equipment and engineer yeomen went ashore to weigh coal for the vessel. A corporal and 2 privates went ashore to guard the coal. Received 115 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Reset anchors. By order of the Commanding Officer, E Morrison (CP) in confinement for 3 days for smoking on board when passing out ammunition.


Meridian to 4pm:

Paymaster Ryan sold bill of exchange on Foreign Agents, Navy Department for £3000 sterling at 2s 5/16p [ie shillings and pence] per yen and received 29614.40 yen, value in US gold $14599.50. Issued monthly money.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent starboard watch on 48 hours’ liberty.


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13 February 1898

At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind variable N force 1-2; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 44°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absent without leave Gray J (PM). The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. The NP steamer "Olympia" came into harbor, also American boat [sailing vessel] "E B Sutton" from New York came into harbor and was boarded by an officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mail steamer "Doric" came into harbor. Gray J (PM) returned on board 6½ hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

Made preparations for coaling ship.


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14 February 1898

At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind variable force 1-2; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 45°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.00 7 lighters came alongside with coal. Began coaling at 7.30. Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished coaling at 5.30. Westermark A and Merge P absent, overstaying liberty.


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15 February 1898


At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind variable force 1-2; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 45°F]


4am to 8am:

Westermark A and Mungi P returned on board 13 hours over time.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 Morrison E was released from confinement on bread and water. At 11.50 mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks. Petersen G absent, overstaying liberty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00. Sent dirty hammocks to be washed. At 3.15 the US Consul General J F Gowey and Deputy Consul G H Scidmore visited the ship officially.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15 the US Consul General left the ship, to a salute of 9 guns, US ensign at the fore. Mustered at quarters at 4.45; Petersen G absent.


8pm to midnight:

Petersen G returned on board 13 hours over time.


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16 February 1898

At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind NW backing NE force 3-4; mainly overcast; air temperature average 47°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Felt a slight earthquake at 1.15.


4am to 8am:

PM [Pacific Mail] SS "Peru" came in at 6.30. Received 118 lbs fresh bread, 147½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each. At 8.00 fired 2 guns, US ensign at the fore, to announce the arrival of the mail steamer.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Received mail.


Meridian to 4pm:

At noon fired gun as time signal. Received US mail on board.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred F Sepham (Sea) to naval hospital on shore.


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17 February 1898

At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind N backing E force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 47°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent men ashore to weigh coal and to make preparations for bringing coal lighters alongside.


8am to meridian:

At 10.15 coal lighter came alongside; at 10.40 a party of 25 coolies came on board, who began coaling at 10.50 and continued through watch. Men from liberty straggling on board.


Meridian to 4pm:

Men from liberty returned on board except T Smith and H Wilson. At 2.55 finished coaling, having received 50 tons.


6pm to 8pm:

4 members of "Salvation Army" held service on berth deck between 6.45 and 7.45.


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18 February 1898

At Yokohama.

Lat 35.46, Long 139.66

[Wind variable N force 1-3; overcast with rain; air temperature average 45°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Wilson HB and Smith T absent, overstaying liberty. Sent an offer of reward on shore to the Consul General for their delivery on board. Received stores [followed by detailed list of items].


Meridian to 4pm:

HB Wilson (CP) and T Smith (CP) were brought aboard by shore police and a reward of $10 each, US gold, was paid for their delivery. Received from US Naval Hospital of Yokohama, for transfer to USS "Boston", MW Ayres, (Apoth).


4pm to 6 pm:

Finished taking stores on board. Unmoored ship. Hove up starboard anchor and hove into 20 fathoms on port chain.


[Addition] Received stores (no invoices) for transportation to USS "Boston".


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19 February 1898

At Yokohama and en route to Chemulpo.*

Lat 34.73, Long 139.25 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable N force 2-11; sea smooth becoming rough later; cloudy with severe squalls; air temperature average 55°F; sea average 58°F]


4am to 8am:

Began making preparations for sea at 5.45 and at 6.30 got underway and stood out of the harbor and down the Gulf of Tokyo. At end of watch between the forts at Saratoga Spit [Futtsu Misaki Point].


8am to meridian:

Under conn of Captain stood down Yedo [Edo or Tokyo] Bay, through Uraga Channel to N of Oshima Island. At 11.00 Observation Point [Tateyama] bore SE 2 miles; set course SW by W¼W, at 11.55 changed to SW½W. At meridian SW tangent of Oshima Island bore E½S and Rock Island SW by W¼W. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 changed course to SW by W¾W. At 1.08 Rock Island abeam 1 mile.


4pm to 6 pm:

Course SW by W¾W. Steaming into moderate gale. At 5.35 changed course to W.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.20 changed course to WNW.


8pm to midnight:

Blowing strong gale from NW increasing at times to whole gale. Rough sea, ship pitching moderately. At 8.20 changed course to WNW. Glare of flash of Omai Saki Light [Omaezaki] in sight forward of starboard beam throughout. At 11.55 cast; no bottom at 100 fathoms.


*[Note: Chemulpo is the former name of Incheon (Inchon), South Korea. Up to 1910, when Japan annexed Korea, Korea was, like China, dominated and parceled up between foreign imperial powers, including the US, which maintained separate "settlements" and military bases.]


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20 February 1898

At sea en route to Chemulpo.

Lat 34.2, Long 137.2 [Approximate position]

[Wind NW force 8-10 backing NE reducing; sea moderate becoming smooth later; cloudy with squalls; air temperature average 49°F; sea average 57°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Blowing a gale from NW and WNW. At 3.30 changed course to W. Omei Saki Light bore ENE.


4am to 8am:

Moderate to whole gale. Steaming W.


8am to meridian:

At 10.00 changed course to N by W, heading towards Matoya Harbor. At end of watch made out Matoya Light on starboard beam.


Meridian to 4pm:

Wind and sea moderating. Land in sight on starboard beam throughout. At 12.04 changed course from NW to SW and at 1.30 to WSW and at 3.15 to SW and steered that course for remainder.


4pm to 6 pm:

Changed course to SW by W½W. At end of watch East Point Light bore N½W.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.20 Sino Misaki [Shiono Misaki] Light abeam 4 miles.


8pm to midnight:

At 9.00 changed course to NNW¾W. Slowed to 6 knots.


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21 February 1898

At sea en route to Chemulpo.

Lat 34.62, Long 135.00 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable NE force 6-1 reducing; sea smooth; cloudy; air temperature average 41°F; sea average 56°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steaming up Kii Channel at 6 knots and at 3.35 7 knots. At 12.30 sighted Hino Misaki Light bearing NNW. At 3.35 light abeam bearing 3.7 miles. Changed course to N.


4am to 8am:

Steaming through Kii Channel and Gulf of Osaka, Tomoga Sima Light abeam at 6.50. Full speed at 6.00 and hoisted colors half-mast at daybreak.


8am to meridian:

Standing up for Kobe Harbor. At 10.30 P Devenish, pilot, came aboard. At 10.40 stood out of Kobe Harbor. At end of watch entering Harima-Nada [channel in the Inland Sea].


Meridian to 4pm:

Steaming through the Inland Sea, pilot conning. At end of watch passing Oki Sima [Ogi Shima] Light.


4pm to 6 pm:

Steaming through Harima-Nada, St Vincent’s Channel [Shiaku Seto] into Bingo-Nada. At 4.35 passed Cone Island [Otsuchi Jima], at 5.05 Nabe Sima Lighthouse, standing out into Bingo-Nada at end.


6pm to 8pm:

Standing to the W through Bingo-Nada. At 6.10 came to anchor in 10 fathoms with 45 fathoms on port chain. Hyakkan Jima Light bore S 1 mile.


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22 February 1898

At sea en route to Chemulpo.

Lat 33.70, Long 132.14 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable NW force 2-7 reducing; sea smooth; cloudy with squalls; air temperature average 47°F; sea average 52°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At anchor in Inland Sea.


4am to 8am:

Made way at 5.11. Stood out of Bingo-Nada into Mekari Seto, through Aogi Seto and into Mishima Nada. Passed lighthouses as follows: [followed by a list of lighthouses passed every few minutes]. Standing across Mishima Nada at end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Steaming through Mishima Nada and Iyo Nada, Tsuru Shima Light abeam at 9.15, Ya Shima Light abeam at 11.45. At noon fired a salute of 21 guns in honor of Washington’s birthday.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing through Suwo Nada for Shimoneseki Strait conned by pilot.


4pm to 6 pm:

Steaming through Shimoneseki Strait conned by pilot.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming through Shimoneseki Strait conned by pilot until 6.15 when called all hands to anchor. Stopped at 6.30 and let go port anchor in 14 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms of chain. Pilot left ship at 7.30.


8pm to midnight:

Express Line steamer passed at 8.30.


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23 February 1898

At sea en route to Chemulpo.

Lat 34.1, Long 129.9 [Approximate position]

[Wind NW force 3-7; sea smooth; cloudy with squalls; air temperature average 47°F; sea average 52°F]


4am to 8am:

At anchor near Rokuren Island [Mutsure Jima]. Under way at 7.59.


8am to meridian:

At 8.06 stood out from Shimoneseki Strait under conn of Captain. At 9.40 took departure as follows: Shura Shima [?] bearing SW ½ mile; set course W½S. By order of Captain the following punishments were assigned: Hartman JG (OS), "For using indecent language to messenger", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water; Harmen FM (App3c), for "Skylarking after all hands were called," 2 hours’ extra duty; Bush F (Lds), for "Leaving mess gear about the decks", 2 hours; extra duty; Bush C (Lds), same offense as preceding, same punishment; Andrews RT (App3c), for "Not going to station at "all hands up anchor", 2 hours’ extra duty. Cervantes LI (App3c), for "Lying" and "Neglect of duty", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water.

The following men for "late hammocks" to be called ½ hour before "all hands" each morning for one week: Leahy H (OS); Clark HJ (Yeo2c); Goldman M (App2c), O'Keefe I (App2c), Williams OJ (App2c). At end of watch Tsushima Island in sight on starboard bow. In accordance with above punishment J Hartman was confined on bread and water by order of the Captain. Iki Shima on port bow and Kyushu on port beam.

Set clock back 10 minutes last hour.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15 changed course to W. At 3.40 Jatsu Jima abeam 3 miles.


4pm to 6 pm:

On course W⅛S.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.13 Tsushima Light abeam 13½ miles. At 7.35 lost the light bearing N28°E.


8pm to midnight:

Course W1°S.


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24 February 1898

At sea en route to Chemulpo.

Lat 33.82, Long 126.47 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable NW force 3-6; sea smooth to moderate; cloudy with squalls; air temperature average 47°F; sea average 52°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.50 changed course to W⅜N and at 7.15 W by N. At 7.00 sighted land 3 points forward of starboard beam (Port Hamilton).*


8am to meridian:

At 9.00 changed course to WNW½W and at 10.00 to WNW. At end of watch Ninepin Rocks bore NW by W and Flower Island [Hwa-do] and Sea Rock in line. Mustered at 9.30. Released Hartman JG(OS) from confinement and by order of Commanding Officer placed Cervantes LI (App3c) for 24 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water for "Lying and neglect of duty".


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.10 changed course to N¼W. At 4.00 changed to N¼E. At 4.00 Sylvia Group bore E by S and Single Island N.


4pm to 6 pm:

At 4.00 changed course to N¼E. At 5.00 Single Island abeam 25 miles.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.15 changed course to N⅜W.


*[Note: Komundo, or Geomun-do, South Korea, named in 1845 after the then Secretary of the British Admiralty, Captain WEB Hamilton. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Hamilton]


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25 February 1898

At sea en route to Chemulpo.

Lat 36.6, Long 125.6 [Approximate position]

[Wind NW veering NE force 3-6; sea moderate; cloudy with snow squalls; air temperature average 32°F; sea average 41°F]


4am to 8am:

Course N⅜W. Casting [average 33 fathoms]. At 7.10 picked up Clifford Islands [Tschok-dschom] bearing N, and went ahead on course NNE.


8am to meridian:

Stopped engines at 8.50. At 9.20 let go port anchor in 23 fathoms veering to 45 fathoms, the Clifford Islands being shut out by snow. At 9.20 released L Cervantes by order of Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

At anchor off Clifford Islands.


4pm to 6 pm:

At 5.25 got underway under pilotage of Captain.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.40 came to anchor in 17 fathoms veered to 60 on port chain. At 7.45 veered to 75 fathoms on windlass as ship appeared to be drifting.


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26 February 1898

At sea and at Chemulpo.

Lat 37.20, Long 126.35 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable backing W force 3-5; sea smooth; broken cloud with snow squalls; air temperature average 30°F; sea average 32°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.35 stood out of Clifford Islands conned by Captain.


8am to meridian:

Standing to N.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing up Flying Fish Channel to Chemulpo anchorage. Anchored at 1.28 in 9 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms on port chain. At 1.13 exchanged distinguishing pennants with the "Boston". At 1.28 "Boston" signaled, "Why are your colors at half-mast?". Answered "On account of the loss of the "Maine" on the orders of the Commander-in-Chief".* "Boston" answered "Masthead your colors". Received the usual visits from the English man-of-war "Iphigenia" and Russian man-of-war "Mandzhur" and sent an officer to return them. The Captain called officially on the "Boston" and foreign men-of-war. The Russian gunboat "Gremyashchiy" came into port.


4pm to 8 pm:

The Commanders of the Russian gunboat "Mandzhur" and "Gremyashchiy" made official calls on board. At 6.00 "Boston" signaled wig wag, viz: "Have your men been vaccinated? There is a case of smallpox on shore." Answered "They have all been vaccinated". Transferred to USS "Boston" with their papers the following men: Ayers W (Apoth), Scoggins J (Sea), Taylor E (F1c).


*[Note: The explosion which destroyed the USS battleship "Maine" was blamed on Spain and became a cassus belli for the Spanish-American war. See https://www.historytoday.com/archive/sinking-maine]


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27 February 1898

At Chemulpo, Korea.

Lat 37.45, Long 126.58

[Wind variable N force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 35°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and the Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. The Captain paid an official visit to the Russian man-of-war [name not entered] and received an official visit from the Captain of HMS "Iphigenia".


Meridian to 4pm:

The Commanding Officer left the ship officially. At 3.30 made preparations for transferring stores to "Boston".


4pm to 6pm:

Transferred ammunition and other stores to USS "Boston", also 180 rounds of saluting ammunition. Received from "Boston" a new rotator for patent log.


6pm to 8pm:

Finished transferring stores to USS "Boston". Chief Engineer Richard Such detached and reported for service on the "Boston". Chief Engineer GB Ransome reported for duty. Hoisted boats and prepared for sea.


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28 February 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 36.7, Long 125.5 [Approximate position]

[Wind NE veering SW force 1-4; sea smooth; overcast with snow showers; air temperature average 38°F, sea average 38°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.15 got underway and followed the "Boston" out, Commanding Officer conning. At end of watch White Rock bore on starboard beam.


8am to meridian:

Standing down East Channel keeping position on "Boston’s" port quarter. Mustered and carried out exercises and drills. At 9.40 "Boston" asked, "How many 6" shells have you got?" Answer, "180". [There follows a signal debate with "Boston" on the number of shells delivered.] Steering course S by W½W. At 12.00 took departure, W Clifford Island bore S 5 miles.


Meridian to 4pm:

Keeping position on "Boston’s" starboard quarter steering course S by W½W.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters and exercised setting up and collision drills.



LOGS FOR MARCH 1898


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1 March 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 31.84, Long 124.07

[Wind NW veering NE force 4-6; sea smooth to moderate; cloudy with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 50°F, sea average 50°F]


4am to 8am:

Keeping position on "Boston’s" starboard quarter steering course S by W½W.


8am to meridian:

At 10.25 shifted to "Boston’s" port quarter. Took sounding at noon in 29 fathoms.


Meridian to 4pm:

Maintained position, course and exchanged signals with "Boston". Sounded at 3.35 in 29 fathoms gray sand.


4pm to 6pm:

Steering course S¼W. At 4.50 Barren Ido abeam 6 miles. Mustered at 4.40 and exercised "close all watertight doors"; closed in 1 minute.


6pm to 8pm:

Problems with Ardois Lights meant we could not send a message.


8pm to midnight:

At 8.32 "Boston" signaled, "change to SSW½W".


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2 March 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 26.78, Long 120.75

[Wind variable NE force 4-6; sea moderate; cloudy with rain and fog; air temperature average 54°F, sea average 52°F]


Midnight to 4am:

Keeping position on "Boston’s" port quarter steering course SSW⅝W. At 12.30 sighted Haishau [Haijiao] Light on starboard bow. At 1.34 passed it abeam distance 8.7 miles. Lost sight of it at 3.25 bearing N.


4am to 8am:

At 4.20 changed course to SW⅝S. At end of watch land was in sight bearing NNW¾W.


8am to meridian:

At 11.00 sighted land bearing N by W. Set clock back 13 minutes between 11.00 and 12.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 changed course to SW⅝W. At 1.10 sighted Tung Yung Island [Dongyin] on starboard bow.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.25 sounded in 34 fathoms muddy bottom.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.10 made signal "In case we lose you what will be the next course and where will be change?" Ans."SW⅜W at 8.00". At "Boston" signaled, "Can you keep this speed?" Answer, "Yes". At 8.00 changed course to SW½W.


8pm to midnight:

At 9.10 sighted flashing white light bearing WNW½W.


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3 March 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 22.90, Long 116.93

[Wind mainly NE force 4-5; sea moderate; overcast; air temperature average 63°F, sea average 62°F]


Midnight to 4am:

Keeping position on "Boston’s" port quarter steering course SW½W. At 2.45 made out Chapel Island [Dongding Dao, Taiwan] Light 1 point forward of starboard beam.


4am to 8am:

At 4.15 Chapel Island Light abeam. At 7.25 sighted Brothers Island [Hsiung-ti] bearing NW by W¼W. At end of watch it bore NW¾W.


8am to meridian:

At 10.30 Larnmock Island [Zhongpeng Island], Lighthouse was abeam. Changed course to WSW½W. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Exchanged signals with "Boston".


Meridian to 4pm:

Numerous small craft in sight.


4pm to 6pm:

Sent message to "Boston" "Will go in tonight if possible".


6pm to 8pm:

"Boston" signaled course change to SW. At 7.10 "Boston" signaled with searchlight, "Did you slow down?", to which after failure to call her by searchlight we signaled by Ardois, "We were cleaning fires and they got low; we are now picking up." Sounded at 8.00 in 21 fathoms.


8pm to midnight:

At 10.30 made Waglan Light and afterwards steering course into Hong Kong Harbor. At end of watch coming to an anchorage.


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4 March 1898

At Hong Kong.*

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind SE veering NE force 3-5; broken cloud with mist; air temperature average 67°F]


Midnight to 4am:

At 12.20 came to with starboard anchor in 10 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms shackle at water’s edge in Hong Kong Harbor. Agreed with "Boston" by signal to bank fires.


4am to 8am:

At 7.15 "Boston" made signal: "Be ready to shift anchorage at 8.45". An English gunboat left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

At 9.48 stood down the harbor and let go both anchors in 10 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms of chain. At 8.00 "Boston" fired a salute of 21 guns with the English [sic] flag at the fore, which was returned by the shore battery. At 8.15 "Boston" fired a salute of 11 guns with the Russian flag at the fore. At 8.15 "Boston" fired a salute of 7 guns with the English flag at the fore. Received a courtesy visit from an officer representing the Commanding Officer of the Russian cruiser "Rossia"; this call was returned by an officer from this vessel. The Captain paid an official visit to the Commander-in-Chief. "Boston" signaled, "Smallpox ashore; have every crew member vaccinated at once". By order of the Captain, W Minnick was given 24 hours’ solitary in confinement with bread and water for "disobedience of orders of the Coxswain of boat".


Meridian to 4pm:

Captain left the ship to make an official visit to the Russian man-of-war in the harbor. The COs of HJRMS "Rossia" and HBMS "Powerful" made official calls on board. An officer made a call on the US Consul-General.** Received in the Pay Department from Pay Inspector DA Smith USN, USS "Olympia", $2,000 in Hong Kong currency, US value $920.


8pm to midnight:

Exercised with the flagship in signaling with Ardois Light between 8 and 9pm.


*[Note: Following the destruction of the "Maine", Admiral Dewey’s American squadron was ordered to Hong Kong to prepare for a possible assault on the Spanish-controlled Philippines. See below.]


**[Note: Rounseville Wildman. See Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 96, Number 15, 5 September 1898.]


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5 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable force 0-2; overcast; air temperature average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs of fresh bead.


8am to meridian:

The Captain and officers inspected the ship, safety devices and living spaces. The Captain made an official call on the US Consul-General. The Captains of the USS "Raleigh" and HBMS "Immortalité" made official calls on board. The US Consul-General made an official visit on board and on leaving was given a salute of 7 guns, American ensign at the fore. At 9.00 HJRMS "Rossia" left and HBMS "Centurion" came into harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Exchanged signals with flagship [on routine matters].


8pm to midnight:

Exercised signaling with flagship.


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6 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE force 3-5; overcast; air temperature average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent an officer with a party ashore to weigh coal.


8am to meridian:

At 9.45 coal lighter came alongside. Began coaling ship with shore force. The O & O [Occidental & Oriental] steamer "Coptic" came into port flying US Mail flag.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Coaling ship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 finished coaling, having received 320 tons.


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7 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind NE veering E force 5-2; overcast with showers and drizzle; air temperature average 63°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. HMS "Powerful" left the harbor. At 10.30 a General Court Martial, of which Commander Asa Walker, USN, was President, met on board this vessel. Wardroom officers of HMS "Edgar" called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom. Sent ammunition to the USS "Petrel". Absent without leave NE Miller.


Meridian to 4pm:

General Court Martial adjourned at 2.00 to meet tomorrow morning at 11.00. Received stores [followed by a detailed list of stores received].


4pm to 8pm:

Received on board in Pay Department $8869.57 in Hong Kong currency. Value in US gold $4080 00/100.


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8 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-2; overcast; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

A Chinese gunboat came in at 7.20. At 7.40 the German ships "Deutschland" and "Gefion" came into harbor.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. At 8.00 HIGMS "Deutschland" (flagship) fired a 21-gun salute with the English flag at the main. At 8.05 "Olympia" fired a salute of 13 guns with the German flag at the fore which was answered gun for gun with the American flag at the fore. At 10.00 the American Commander-in-Chief called on the German Vice-Admiral, which call was returned by the latter. At 11.00 the "Deutschland" fired a salute of 7 guns with the German flag at the fore. At 11.30 "Tamar" [shore station] fired a salute of 13 guns with the German flag at the fore. At 11.40 the shore battery fired a salute of 17 guns. Received a visit of courtesy from the Captain of HMS "Centurion" and officers from HMS "Immortalité" and the USS "Olympia", "Petrel" and "Raleigh" and from officers of the 1st Regiment King’s Own, stationed on shore. At 11.00 the General Court Martial met on board pursuant of its adjournment of yesterday. Hoisted jack and fired gun, expending 1 saluting charge. At 11.45 Court Martial adjourned, awaiting action of convening authority. Miles W absent without leave. Captain paid an official visit to HMS "Centurion".


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by list]. At 3.00 the USS "Boston" fired a salute of 7 guns, American ensign at the fore, and at 3.15 HIGMS "Deutschland" fired a salute of 17 guns, English ensign at the fore. Commanding Officer made official visits to the German men-of-war and to the regimental mess on shore.


8pm to midnight:

At 8.10 attempted to receive signal from flagship when Ardois light broke down. Wig-wag to flagship: "Ardois disabled; fault in cable".


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9 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE and variable force 1-2; overcast; air temperature average 65°F]


8am to meridian:

WE Miles (Painter) absent, overstaying liberty. The Commanding Officer assigned punishments as follows: Berger AG (App), 4 hours’ extra duty and reduced to 2nd class; Andrews RT (App2c), 24 hours’ confinement on bread and water; Cervantes LI (App2c), 24 hours’ confinement on bread and water; Goldman M (App2c), 24 hours’ confinement on bread and water; Kerston GT(OS), 4 hours’ extra duty, Bauer C (PM), 1 extra post; Bettencourt F (Lds), Saxton, WE (Apoth) and H Miller, (CP) reduced to 2nd class; Price JL (OS), 2 extra drills. Captain of HIGMS "Deutschland" made an official call and an officer representing the German Admiral made an official call on board. Two Russian men-of-war came into the harbor at 11.15; "Sissoi Veliky" and "Navarin".


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.28 received signal from "Raleigh": "Please send boat for surgeon". The Captain of the German man-of-war "Gefion" paid an official visit aboard. The senior Russian man-of-war saluted the English flag with 21 guns which was returned ashore; saluted the German Admiral with 13 guns which was returned by the German flagship gun for gun; saluted flag of "Commander in Chief" with 11 guns which was returned by "Olympia", gun for gun; and saluted the English flag officer with 11 guns which was similarly returned by the "Centurion".


4pm to 8 pm:

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. WE Miles (Painter) absent, overstaying liberty. Flagship signaled at 7.00, "In signaling, great care will be taken not to turn searchlights off or on men of war."


8pm to midnight:

Exercised signaling with flagship.


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10 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE and variable force 1-2; overcast; air temperature average 63°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. WE Miles, E Wiggles, J Murphy absent, overstaying liberty. Pay Inspector DA Smith came aboard to inspect accounts. The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Russian battleships "Sissoi Veliky" and "Navarin" and received an official visit from Commanding Officer of the "Olympia" and from the Harbormaster and the Commanding Officer of the Receiving Ship. Received 32 tons of water for the boilers from the water boat.


Meridian to 4pm:

Commanding Officers of Russian ships "Sissoi Veliky" and "Navarin" called on board officially.


4pm to 8 pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised "setting up". WE Miles, E Wiggles, J Murphy absent, overstaying liberty.


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11 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE force 1-4; overcast; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

HBMS "Edgar" left port.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. WE Miles, E Wiggles, J Murphy and Lee Wing absent without leave. Exchanged signals with "Raleigh" and other ships.


Meridian to 4pm:

HMS "Barfleur" came in. Sent officer to make usual boarding visit. By order of Commanding Officer, placed LI Cervantes in confinement at 3.45 on bread and water.


4pm to 8 pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. At 5.35 Murphy JJ (F2c) was brought on board by police.


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12 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 67°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Sent to consular authorities on shore an offer of $10 reward for delivery on board of E Wiggles. Captain paid a visit to His Excellency the Governor of the Colony* and on the Captain of HMS "Barfleur" [Balfour in log]. At 11.20 the Captain of HMS "Barfleur" made a return courtesy visit to this ship. The Captain awarded punishments [followed by almost illegible names and minor punishments].


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.15 a British [sic] gunboat came in from the W. At 3.45 released L Cervantes from confinement and placed M Goldman in confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.


*[Note: Most likely Sir Wilsone Black. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilsone_Black. Hong Kong had been under de facto British rule since 1860, but in 1898 a formal agreement gave Britain control over the "New Territories"; the main Hong Kong Island and the multitude of surrounding islands. This agreement was to last 100 years.]


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13 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable N force 1; broken cloud; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned on board except F Murray.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Captain and officers inspected crew and ship. WE Miles, E Wiggles, F Murray and Lee Wing absent without leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. At 3.45 released M Goldman from confinement and placed RT. Andrews in confinement for 24 hours on bread and water in accordance with punishment awarded March 9.


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14 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Made preparations and commenced coaling at 7.15. Received 115 lbs fresh bread,143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship with shore force; finished at 11.15, having received in all 100 tons. HBMS "Alacrity" with flag of Vice-Admiral at the fore, came into port with torpedo vessel "Handy" and was saluted by flagship in port. Lee Wing (MA), was declared a deserter from March 10.


Meridian to 4pm:

Exercised "abandon ship" and "away all boats". By order of the Commanding Officer, Andrews RJ (App2c) was released from confinement. The German ship "Deutschland" went into dry dock.


8pm to midnight:

Miles WE (Painter) returned from liberty 8 days and 14 hours over time.


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15 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. E Wiggles, F Murray absent without leave. A Board of Survey of which Lieut. Gibson was senior member called on board to hold a survey on articles in Equipment Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.00 the English Vice Admiral paid an official visit to "Olympia" and on leaving a salute of 15 guns was fired, English flag at fore. At 2.50 he visited the Russian senior officer's ship and was similarly received.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 Murray T (CBM) was brought on board by the police, 2 days, 11 hours over time and drunk.


8pm to midnight:

EM Wiggles (Coxn) returned on board 134 hours over time.


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16 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 104 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Sent steam launch to Hong Kong dock for repairs. The Captain of this ship made an official visit on Vice Admiral Seymour, the British Commander in Chief. The Captain of HMS "Alacrity" called on the Captain of this ship. The officers of HIRMS "Navarin" called on the officers of this ship. At 10.15 the English flagship fired a salute of 7 guns with German consular flag at fore. By order of Captain, the following punishments were assigned: EM Wiggles (Coxn), "134 hours over liberty and tight", disrated to Seaman; Murray T (CBM), "59 hours over liberty and drunk", disrated to Coxswain.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 the Court Martial of which Commander Asa Walker, USN is President, reconvened on board. Broke Union Jack at mizzen truck and fired a gun.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.40 the General Court Martial adjourned until 11.00 tomorrow morning.


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17 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 67°F]


4am to 8am:

Italian man-of-war coming into port at end. Liberty party returned, except J Rooney (F1c) absent without leave.


8am to meridian:

At 8.10 Italian man-of-war "Marco Polo" anchored. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. The Commanding Officer awarded punishments [followed by list of punishments for minor infractions]. At 11.00 the Court Martial convened on board and adjourned at 11.30.


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18 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E and ENE force 1-2 and calm; overcast; air temperature average 67°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 109 lbs fresh bread, 132½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and inspected. J Rooney absent without leave. Exercised all boats with signals from the flagship. The Commanding Officer awarded punishments [followed by details of punishments for minor infractions]. The Commanding Officer of the Italian cruiser "Marco Polo" paid an official visit on board. HBMS "Edgar" came into port.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 the Court Martial of which Commander Asa Walker, USN is President, reconvened on board and adjourned at 2.00. The Commanding Officer called officially on the Italian cruiser "Marco Polo". Received in the Pay Department 1100 blank public bills.


4pm to 8pm:

HIMGS "Kaiserin Augusta" came into harbor and fired the usual salutes.* J Rooney was brought on board 36½ hours over time and the reward of $10 was paid for his arrest and delivery.


*[Note: The German ships were in China primarily to protect the territorial concessions which the Germans had wrested from the Chinese, but they also later interfered with the American dominance in the Philippines with a view to establishing a German colony there. See below and hyperlink.]


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19 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly variable and calm; overcast; air temperature average 65°F]


8am to meridian:

By order of Commanding Officer, Rost R (OS) was released from confinement and Goldman M (App2c) was confined for 24 hours on bread and water. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Elkins E, "Neglect of duty", one extra post; Andrews RT, "Out of uniform", 2 hours’ extra duty; Harmon PA, "Inattention at drill", 2 hours’ extra duty; Rooney JJ, "36½ hours over liberty", reduced to 4th class and 3 months’ restriction. Andrews RT worked 2 hours’ extra duty in bilges.


Meridian to 4pm:

The Captain paid an official visit to HIMGS "Kaiserin Augusta". An officer representing the Captain of HMS "Edgar" called on officers on this ship. At 2.00 the "Kaiserin Augusta" fired a salute of 15 guns and at 3.07, 7 guns, displaying no flag in her case. The first salute was for the departure of the English Vice-Admiral from that ship.


4pm to 8pm:

"Kaiserin Augusta" fired a salute of 7 guns, no flag.


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20 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E and ENE force 1-4; overcast with mist; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Clamped down and prepared for inspection by Commander-in-Chief [Admiral Dewey].


8am to meridian:

At 9.00 by order of the Commanding Officer, M Goldman was released from confinement, his term of punishment having expired.

At 9.35 Commodore George Dewey USN, Commanding Asiatic Station, accompanied by the Fleet Engineer, Fleet Surgeon, Fleet Marine Officer, and Flag Lieutenant, came on board and inspected ship and crew at quarters. The Commander-in-Chief and staff left the ship at 10.05.


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21 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-2; overcast with drizzle; air temperature average 66°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.00 called "Clear Ship for Action" preparatory to inspection by Commander-in-Chief of the Station. Received 112 lbs fresh bread, 140 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 8.55 called all hands to quarters and Commander-in-Chief came on board to make his inspection. Exercised as follows: General Quarters, time of cast loose, 7 minutes; Fire Quarters, first stream, 45 sec; all divisions ready in 2 minutes; Arm and Away, Distant Service, time 9 minutes; Collision Quarters, time 4 minutes; Abandon ship, time 6 minutes; Battalion heavily equipped, 1st division, single sticks, 2nd division pistols, 3rd division, artillery. Completing the inspection the Commander-in-Chief left the ship at 11.40.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.50 HBMS "Rainbow" came into the harbor. The Captain of the "Kaiserin Augusta" made an official call on board.


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22 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E and ENE force 3-6; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 112 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters and carried out exercises and drills. Shute J absent without leave. By order of Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded, viz: Yee Fong, "out of uniform", 7 days’ restriction; C Hoffkee, "walking on fresh shellac after being warned not to do so", 2 hours’ extra duty and reduced to 2nd class; GL Hickox, "returning tight from liberty", reduced 2nd class; Babcock, "striking another person", 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. At 9.15 confined the latter accordingly.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.40 the Italian Cruiser "Marco Polo" fired a salute of 13 guns, no flag. The Commanding Officer of HBMS "Humber" [stores vessel] called officially. HIGMS "Gefion" shifted anchorage at 3.00 and at 3.30 hoisted the Admiral's flag at fore and stood out of the harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and turned in dirty hammocks.


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23 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 66°F]


4am to 8am:

MCPSS "Empress of China" came into harbor. Received 112 lbs fresh bread, 140 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. The Commanding Officer called officially on HBMS’s "Humber" and "Rainbow". At 11.50 piped down new bedding.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters. 5 liberty men returned.


8pm to midnight:

A Miller and J Ross returned on board 2 hours over time.


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24 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 67°F]


4am to 8am:

Fixed up awnings and scrubbed decks with sand. Received 112 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

By order of Captain released from confinement H Babcock (CP), his term of punishment having expired.

By order Captain the following punishments and restrictions were awarded: FR Clydesdale (OS) for "leaving hammock about deck"; 2nd conduct class; DF Ross (OS) for "2 hours over liberty", 1 week's restriction; A Miller (PM), "2 hours over liberty and drunk", 4th conduct grade. Exchanged signals with flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

The Russian men-of-war "Navarin" and "Sissoi Veliky" left the harbor at 12.30.


8pm to midnight:

By order of Commanding Officer placed Smith R (CP) under sentry's charge for safe keeping, he having fallen overboard from the forecastle and being under the influence of liquor.


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25 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.30 HMS "Barfleur" got underway and steamed out of the harbor to the N. Received 112 lbs fresh bread, 140 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises and drills. Wilson H absent without leave. Received stores [followed by a list of stores received]. HIGMS "Gefion" came into harbor at 9.30 and fired a national salute, English ensign at the main.


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26 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE force 1-2; cloud with some rain; air temperature average 69°F]


4am to 8am:

Wilson H was brought on board by police and a reward of $10 was paid for his delivery. Received 112 lbs fresh bread, 140 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: [followed by a list of punishments for minor infractions]. Quality Board of Survey condemned the following to be thrown overboard: [followed by a list of meat, butter and vegetables to be condemned].


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00. Received 50 lbs dried apples, 50 lbs raisins, 3 boxes roast mutton, 3 boxes tomatoes, 140 lbs rice.


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27 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E and ENE force 1-3; cloudy with some mist; air temperature average 69°F]


8am to meridian:

Received 110 lbs fresh bread, 86¼ lbs fresh meat and 137¼ lbs fresh vegetables.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty men returned.


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28 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E and ENE force 1-3; cloudy with some mist; air temperature average 69°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 42 lbs fresh bread, 140 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and inspected ship. Exchanged routine signals with flagship.


8pm to midnight:

At 10.30, by order of Commanding Officer, placed GL Fuller under sentry's charge for safe keeping, he being under the influence of liquor.


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29 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 71°F]


4am to 8am:

By order of Captain released from sentry's charge GL Fuller.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out drills. At 9.25 HIGMS "Gefion" left the harbor and at 10.40 HBMS "Rainbow" left the harbor. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments, Andrews RT (App2c), to tow a seam [sic]* on quarter deck for 3 nights from 8 to 11.00. Fuller GL (BM1c) "under influence of liquor and introducing same on board and committing a nuisance", disrated to BM2c and placed on conduct class.


Meridian to 4pm:

HBMS "Edgar" left port.


4pm to 8pm:

An English gunboat came into the harbor from the W at 4.30.


*[Note: "Toe a seam": "To toe a seam, to stand on deck with the toes touching one of the
seams. Such standing is imposed as a punishment for slight offenses".]


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30 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly ENE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 71°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out drills. Exchanged signals with flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.30 PMS "City of Pekin" [sic: "City of Peking"] came in bringing mail.* The British torpedo boats "Hart" and "Handy" left the harbor. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Liberty party returned.


*[Note: Soon to be chartered by the US government as a troopship in the coming war with Spain. See hyperlink.]


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31 March 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 71°F]


4am to 8am:

The British battleship "Centurion", gunboat "Archer" and torpedo boats "Whiting" and "Fame" left port at 7.00.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00 released Wilson CW (CP) from confinement by order of Commanding Officer and confined Andrews RT (App2c) for 48 hours on bread and water. At 10.55 HBMS "Victorious" came in and fired a salute of 11 guns, no flag. Returned by "Tamar", no flag; 7 guns. "Victorious" fired an 18 gun salute, German flag at fore, answered by "Deutschland". "Victorious" fired a salute of 11 guns, US flag at fore, answered by the "Olympia". Sent guard boat to board the "Victorious" at 11.20. Exchanged signals with flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received in Pay Department from Fleet Paymaster DA Smith USN $10,869.56 Mexican, $5,000 US value.



LOGS FOR APRIL 1898


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1 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with some fog; air temperature average 74°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 112 lbs fresh bread, 140 lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.

8am to meridian:

Exercised at quarters at 9.40.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.30 hove up port anchor.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10 hove up starboard anchor and shifted anchorage, mooring with 45 fathoms on each chain. Secured at 7.00. Received stores [followed by list of stores received].


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2 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind E and ENE force 1-3; cloudy with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 70°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

By order of the Commanding Officer, released P Andrews (App2c).


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. At 3.15 the water boat came alongside; began taking in water.


4pm to 8pm:

HMS "Victorious" left port.


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3 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind E and ENE force 1-3; overcast; air temperature average 70°F]


4am to 8am:

The Italian cruiser "Marco Polo" left port.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30; Captain inspected ship and crew. Mustered crew aft and read Squadron GCM orders 2, 3, 4, 5 and "Articles for the Better Government of the Navy". Held preliminary investigation in case of G Morrison (CP) accused of theft. By order of the Captain he was placed in double irons under sentry’s charge for safe keeping, awaiting action of Commander-in-Chief.


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4 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind E and ENE force 1-2 and calm; overcast; air temperature average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Water boat alongside at 7.00. Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: Westermark A (OS), "fighting on poop", 48 hours’ confinement on bread and water. Exercised at quarters at 9.30.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received 50 gallons of illuminating oil.


8pm to midnight:

Liberty party returned.


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5 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-2 and calm; overcast; air temperature average 67°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Served out clean hammocks. The Court Martial of which Commander Asa Walker, USN is President, met at 10.30. Pay Inspector Smith inspected accounts. A Russian man-of-war came into harbor and anchored at 9.30. German man-of-war "Gefion" came in and anchored at 11.30. Russian fired a salute of 21 guns with English flag at the main. Salute returned from shore. Russian fired a salute of 7 guns with Russian flag at the fore. Court took a recess at 11.25.


Meridian to 4pm:

Court convened at 1.18 and adjourned to await action of higher authority at 1.28. Russian man-of-war fired a salute of 11 guns with US flag at the fore. Flagship returned salute.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 German mail steamer "Prince Heinrich" came in.


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6 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-2 and calm; overcast with mist; air temperature average 66°F]


4am to 8am:

Exchanged signals with flagship. Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out drills. Served out monthly money. By order of Commanding Officer, released Westermark A from confinement and placed L Cervantes in solitary confinement on bread and water for 48 hours. Captain made an official visit on board the "Vladimir Monomakh".


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Received 2000 lbs blacksmith’s coal.


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7 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-5; overcast with showers and squalls; air temperature average 65°F]


Midnight to 4am:

C Rowland returned 4 hours over time.


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 for inspection and exercises. Absent G Baker, H Dixon and F Martinmann. At 10.15 the latter was brought aboard from police court by Ensign Davidson. Punishments awarded [followed by list of punishments for minor infractions]. Received stores [followed by list of stores received].Commanding Officer of "Vladimir Monomakh" paid official visit. HBMS "Immortalité" left port.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 called all hands and read the sentence of the Court Martial in the case of G Morrison and at 1.30 sent him on shore with dishonorable discharge. Sent liberty party on shore. At 2.30 Baker G (Lds) was brought on board by police. At 3.30 HBMS "Immortalité" came in and anchored at a buoy.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters; W Dixon absent over time.


8pm to midnight:

Liberty party returned with the exception of Bethge C and Day J; Dixon W returned 24 hours over time. Exercised searchlights with flagship.


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8 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 3-6; overcast with showers and squalls; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

By order of Commanding Officer, Cervantes L was released from confinement. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Martinmann F, "14 hours over liberty", reduced to 4th class and 3 months’ restriction; Baker GW, "leaving mess locker in filthy condition", 8 hours’ extra duty; Baker GW, "18½ hours over liberty"’ reduced to 4th class and 3 months’ restriction; Dixon WC, "24 hours over liberty", reduced to 4th class and 3 months’ restriction; Berger AG, "losing boat bucket," 4 hours’ extra duty and reduced to 2nd class.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Received stores for 6" guns.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 the O & O SS "Doric" came in with mail from the United States. At 5.00 mustered at quarters and carried out fire drill. All secure in 3 minutes.


8pm to midnight:

Liberty party returned with the exception of John Grey. Robinson W, ½ hour over time. Robinson was drunk and was placed under sentry’s charge by order of Commanding Officer. At 10.45 sentry was secured by order of Commanding Officer.


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9 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable force 1-2; overcast with rain and drizzle; air temperature average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Sent Thos. Murray (Coxn), to the US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, per SS "City of Peking". Received armament stores from flagship [followed by list of items].


Meridian to 4pm:

PMS "City of Peking" left the harbor at 1.20. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

By order of Commanding Officer confined Hind, W. R., on bread and water; and put Lassig CE under Master-at-Arm’s charge for being drunk. Received various stores.


8pm to midnight:

Liberty party returned with the exception of Young L, Olsson C, Wagelic G and Anderson Chas.


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10 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable force 1 and calm; overcast with rain showers; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Anderson Chas returned from liberty 10 hours over time; Wagelic G, Olsson L and Young L returned 11¼ hours over time. Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Exchanged signals with flagship.


4pm to 8pm:

Half-masted colors with flagship from 4.30 to 6.15.


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11 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered and carried out drills. Exchanged signals with flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Maintained boat sails, Sent liberty party ashore. Men signed accounts.


8pm to midnight:

Liberty party returned with the exception of Kato U and Desmond H.


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12 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-3; light broken cloud; air temperature average 65°F]


4am to 8am:

U Kato returned 11½ hours over time. Received 115 lbs fresh bread.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out drills. Desmond H absent. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Young FA (PM), "3 hours over liberty", reduced to 2nd class; T Smith, (CP), "not cleaning bright work", 2 hours’ extra duty; Kato U (Lds), "11½ hours over liberty", 2nd class and 5 weeks’ restriction; Healy P (F2c) "tight from liberty", reduced to 2nd class. At 10.30, spread awnings.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Exchanged signals with flagship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.30 liberty party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Exercised signaling with flagship. Desmond H absent.


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13 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind E backing ENE force 1-2 and calm; light broken cloud; air temperature average 66°F]


4am to 8am:

Desmond H returned 34 hours over time. Received 115 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out drills and inspections. German ships "Gefion" and "Deutschland" went out at 10.05. By direction of Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded: Desmond H, "34 hours over liberty," 4th class, 3 months’ restriction; Andrews R, "In hammock while on anchor watch", 24 hours confinement on bread and water; Berger AG, "Out of uniform", 2nd class.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent a party to the [collier USS] "Zafiro" to weigh coal.


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14 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind E backing ENE force 1-2 and calm; light broken cloud; air temperature average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.30 two coal lighters came alongside and at 7.00 began coaling.


8am to meridian:

Finished coaling at noon, having received 120 tons Cardiff coal. HIGMS "Deutschland" left the harbor at 11.30.

By order of Commanding Officer, released RT Andrews from confinement at 9.00, his punishment having expired.


8pm to midnight:

Squadron exercised searchlights.


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15 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind ENE backing NNE force 1 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 71°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 110 lbs fresh bread, 137½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out drills. Exchanged signals with flagship. The Commanding Officer awarded punishments [followed by list of punishments for minor infractions]. HBMS "Immortalité" left port.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Squadron exercised signals.


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16 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind NW force 1 and calm; broken cloud with mist; air temperature average 73°F]


4am to 8am:

Aired bedding.


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded punishment for A Dicky for "disobedience of orders", 24 hours’ confinement on bread and water. A Medical Board of Survey of which Dr Crawford USN was a member came on board to survey McCurdy C.


Meridian to 4pm:

Wardroom officers called on "Vladimir Monomakh". HBMS "Immortalité" came in and picked up moorings at 2.30.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Squadron exercised signals and searchlights.


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17 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind E backing ENE force 1 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 73°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 110 lbs fresh bread, 137½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out inspections.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.00 Revenue Cutter "McCulloch" came in and moved to a buoy; a boarding officer made official call representing the Commander-in-Chief.*


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.


*[Note: This vessel would also take a full part in the coming Battle of Manila Bay. See hyperlink]


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18 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 74°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.45 "Petrel" got underway, and stood over for the Kowloon dry dock. Received 110 lbs fresh bread, 137½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out drills. Exchanged signals with flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

The Captain paid an official visit on the "Hugh McCulloch."*


4pm to 8pm:

Received in Pay Department from Fleet Paymaster $5000 US; in Hong Kong currency $11261.26.

Devine AD was rated "Mach1c" to take effect from the 1st inst.


*[Note: The vessel was named after American statesman Hugh McCulloch.]


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19 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 74°F]


4am to 8am:

Painting ship lead color.


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in painting ship, spars, boats, etc slate color. The "Petrel" came out of dock and anchored in her former berth. Transferred to US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, C McCurdy, (App1c).


Meridian to 4pm:

O & O steamer "Doric" left harbor for San Francisco. Wardroom officers called on the USRC "Hugh McCulloch". At 3.50 half-masted colors with flagship.


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20 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 77°F]


4am to 8am:

Flagship signaled to squadron, "Hoist ensign at peak today". Received 110 lbs fresh bread, 137½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out drills. Exchanged signals with flagship. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Williams AJ (App2c) "Striking another person", 4 days on quarterdeck from "turn to" to "pipe down". HIRMS "Vladimir Monomakh" left the harbor. Issued small stores and clothing.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.


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21 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind E and ENE force 3-6; overcast with showers and squalls; air temperature average 70°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out drills. Had lucky bag sale, amount $2.05.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 a medical board surveyed J Nelson (Bugler), by order of the Commander-in-Chief [sic].


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22 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind E force 3-7; overcast with showers and squalls; air temperature average 68°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 110 lbs fresh bread, 137½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each. At 5.45 PMSS "China" came in and was boarded by boarding officer. At 7.15 three English torpedo boats came in.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Smith T (CP), 6 hours ‘extra duty: O'Keefe T (App2c), "To be called ½ hour before all hands for 1 week". Goldman M (A pp2c), "To remain on quarter deck gun platform from sundown to 10.00 for 3 nights". At 9.30 USS "Baltimore" came in the harbor and moored to a buoy and made the customary salutes which were returned. Flagship to squadron: "Omit boat drill".*


*[Note: The "Baltimore" was carrying the ammunition which was to be used in the forthcoming attack on the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay.]


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23 April 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-4; overcast with showers and squalls; air temperature average 71°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 110 lbs fresh bread, 137½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each. "Baltimore" got underway at 7.00 and came to anchor off Dry Dock.


8am to meridian:

The German Cruiser "Kaiserin Augusta" left port. The American [sailing] ship "St. David" of New York came into port. Took off mooring swivel.


Meridian to 4pm:

Transported sheet anchor aft. Cleared hawse. At end of watch riding to starboard chain. Hawse clear, port chain over ram.


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24 April 1898

At Hong Kong, Mirs Bay.*

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind mainly E force 1-3; cloudy; air temperature average 71°F]


4am to 8am:

Exchanged tactical signals with flagship.


8am to meridian:

Mustered, inspected and made preparations for sea. Flagship made general signal to fleet.


Meridian to 4pm:

Made preparations for sea. Engines tried and ready at 12.05. At 1.15 called "Unmoor ship". Hove up port anchor and hove into 30 fathoms on starboard chain. Piped down at 1.15. Called "Up anchor" at 2.00. Hove up and stood out of port through Lye Mun Pass in column: "Boston", "Concord", "Petrel", "McCulloch"," Zafiro" [collier], "Nanshan"[supply ship]. Passed inside of Nine Pin Rocks and toward entrance of Mirs Bay.


4pm to 8pm:

Stood into Mirs Bay in wake of "Boston" and at 5.20 came to anchor in 10 fathoms with 45 fathoms on starboard chain.


*[Note: The Governor of Hong Kong notified Admiral Dewey that US or Spanish ships would not be able to use Hong Kong as a base, nor would they be able to secure supplies to assist any warlike action, but this was clearly ignored as the US fleet built up in Hong Kong. The move to Mirs Bay formally agreed with the British request, without inhibiting US action. See https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/documentary-histories/united-states-navy-s/the-battle-of-manila/governor-general-of.html]


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25 April 1898

At Hong Kong, Mirs Bay.

Lat 22.50, Long 114.42

[Wind variable E force 1-3; cloudy; air temperature average 72°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out drills. Sent gangway ladders and grating to the steamer "Nanshan".


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.45 "Olympia", "Baltimore" and "Raleigh" came in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

At 11.00 flagship made Ardois signal "Have watch at secondary battery; arm sentinels," and at 11.30 "Only "Raleigh" will use searchlights to-night".


[Note: This was the day on which the US officially declared war on Spain. The origins of the war were complex; on one level it was moral outrage at the destruction of the "Maine" and at the Spanish treatment of "freedom fighters" in Cuba. At another level, it was the opportunity for an increasingly powerful US to begin to construct an empire (although the word was never used) at the expense of Spain. At the conclusion of the war, the US had gained the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, control over Cuba and the annexation of Hawaii. "Concord" will play its part particularly in destroying Spanish power in the Philippines. See https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/spanish-american-war, also Frank Freidel "The Splendid Little War", Burford Books, 2002]


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26 April 1898

At Hong Kong, Mirs Bay.

Lat 22.50, Long 114.42

[Wind variable E force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 72°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent boats to "Baltimore" to transfer ammunition to this ship. Boats returned at 7.45 and began discharging.

Crew standing by secondary battery until "all hands".


8am to meridian:

Received on board from USS "Baltimore" [followed by detailed list of ammunition received].


Meridian to 4pm:

Tested electric primers and firing attachment. Filled recoil cylinders. Took down ridge ropes, awning stanchion, rails etc.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 flagship made general wig-wag signal " Do not show anchor lights and as few others as possible". Put in battle ports and manned secondary battery at sunset.


8pm to midnight:

Starboard Watch at secondary battery on deck.


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27 April 1898

At Mirs Bay and en route to Manila Bay..

Lat 22.50, Long 114.42

[Wind variable E force 1-3; overcast with showers; air temperature average 72°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Port watch at secondary battery on deck. Flagship using searchlight at times.


8am to meridian:

The Hong Kong tugboat "Fame" came in from S and went alongside flagship.*


Meridian to 4pm:

Called "all hands up anchor" at 1.50 and got underway at 2.09 and took position in squadron. Steaming SE in wake of "Raleigh".


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming at a distance in column. At 5.30 mustered at quarters and at 5.50 called all hands to muster and published the proclamation of Governor of the Philippine Islands.**


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming in natural order astern of "Raleigh".


8pm to midnight:

Course E, but keeping position in squadron formation (column natural order). Flagship exercised Ardois signals. At 9.35 sounded call for general quarters for "exercise without powder".


*[Note: This tug brought replacement machinery for "Raleigh" and also US Consul Oscar F Williams from Manila, who had been providing Admiral Dewey with intelligence on Spanish defenses. See Frank Freidel "The Splendid Little War" p11.]


**[Note: The Governor was Basilio Augustin. Unaware of the forthcoming American attack, he issued a declaration saying that the war would be "short" and "decisive" in Spain’s favor. Admiral Dewey’s fleet also carried the leader of the Philippine nationalist movement, Emilio Aguinaldo. He was taken over on the "McCulloch". He was able to rally the people against the Spaniards, but when it became clear that America wanted to control the islands for its own ends, Aguinaldo then fought against the US.]


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28 April 1898

At sea en route to Manila Bay.

Lat 20.42, Long 116.75

[Wind E backing ENE force 1-4; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 78°F; sea average 78°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Course SE.


4am to 8am:

Course SE, maintaining position in column astern of "Raleigh".


8am to meridian:

Exercised at general quarters and set clock forward 10 minutes.


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29 April 1898

At sea en route to Manila Bay.

Lat 18.12, Long 118.85

[Wind mainly NE force 4 then variable SW force 1-3; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 78°F; sea average 78°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Course SE; fleet in natural column order.


4am to 8am:

Course SE, maintaining position in column astern of "Raleigh".


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and overhauled battery. Received series of signals from flagship. Set clock back [sic] 8 minutes between 11.00 and 12.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.23 changed course to SSE½E maintaining position in column astern of "Raleigh".


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30. Performed fire drills.


8pm to midnight:

At 8.30 flagship made signal and changed course to S½E. At 8.55 flagship made tactical signal 41, formed column in open order.


[Note: This is the basic outline of the battle. On April 30th, Subic Bay was entered because of a reported hiding of Spanish fleet in its inner harbor; but no fleet was found there. Admiral Dewey’s squadron then proceeded at once to the south channel entrance to Manila Bay, which they entered on May 1st. The Spanish warships went to their fortified naval station at Cavite, in order to draw the American ships away from Manila City, where the inner harbor gave some limited refuge and where support could be had from several forts and well-equipped batteries. At about 5.30 am on May 1st, after some delay, the Spanish guns opened fire, which was returned by the American ships. The Spanish ships came off very much the worse in the duel. They lost 10 ships and many men, and Cavite was captured. The Americans lost no ships and had only light casualties. For a detailed account see http://www.spanamwar.com/mbay.htm. For the Captain’s account of "Concord’s" part in the battle see https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/selected-documents-of-the-spanish-american-war/concord-in-battle-of-manila-bay.html]


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30 April 1898

At Subic Bay*.

Lat 14.95, Long 119.95

[Wind mainly SE force 1-4; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F; sea average 83°F]**


Commencement to 4am:

Course S½E, maintaining position in column astern of "Raleigh".


4am to 8am:

Keeping position in squadron until 4.45 when a signal from flagship to "Boston" and "Concord": "Proceed immediately with dispatch to reconnoiter Subic Bay; proceed in company". Hauled out of column and took position on "Boston's" port quarter and passing fleet, stood along coast of Luzon. Off Bani Point at end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Standing down for Subic with "Boston". Cleared ship for action at 9.30.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamed into Subic Bay with "Boston" in search for Spanish cruisers. None being there, steamed out at 4.00.

"Baltimore" chasing a schooner at end of watch. Fleet sighted to N at end of watch. Signals at 1.30, "Boston" to "Concord": "General Quarters" and at 2.30 "Examine Port Olongapo" and at 3.45 "Concord" to "Boston": "Request permission to retreat from quarters", answered "Secure".


4pm to 6pm:

Rejoined fleet at 4.10 and at the same time "Baltimore" fired a shot at a schooner to make her heave to.

Flagship made fresh signal 86 and at 5.05, 86 and all vessels stopped.


6pm to 8pm:

Commanding Officer returned from flagship at 6.10. At 6.10 flagship to fleet. Prep. 153, 6.15, 153. 80 N. 24. Took position in column as before and maintained it during watch. Squadron showing only stern light.


8pm to midnight:

Maintaining position in squadron; all lights, except stern light, out. Stern lights screwed to show only astern. Stood to the SE and then laid course through main channel into Manila Bay. At midnight off Fraile Rock [El Fraile Island]. Observed shore signals of flash light and rockets showing they had discovered the squadron. Crew at general quarters at 10.30.


*[Note: Subic is sometimes spelled Subik in this log. The Subic spelling has been used throughout this edited version]


**[Note: The weather log is only partially completed as the ship becomes engaged in action]



LOGS FOR MAY 1898


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1 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.5, Long 120.8 [Approximate position]

[Wind NE veering ESE force 1-4; sea smooth; broken cloud; [no data on weather page; ship cleared for action]


Commencement to 4am:

At 12.15 a shot was fired from Fraile Rock which was answered by "Boston", "Raleigh" and "Concord". "Concord" firing 3 shots; the battery was silenced. Fleet came in through Boca Grande.


4am to 8am:

Steaming into Manila Bay. At 5.05 firing commenced from Manila and Cavite [sometimes spelled Kavite in this log], ships and forts. The fleet steamed around in column of vessels, firing at fleet and shore batteries at Cavite. A launch started for reserve and was forced to run ashore; fired until 7.40, expending 182 rounds 6 in. "BLR", 220 x 6 pdr; 120 x 3 pdr; 60 x 1 pdr; when fleet steamed out of action. There was [sic] no casualties among the crew. Several Spanish men-of-war were disabled and on fire when fleet left. Fleet steamed around 3 times. Fleet went to breakfast at 8.00. The Reserve Division kept off to Westward. Several shots were fired from fleet at battery in Manila.


8am to meridian:

Commenced shelling forts and ships at Cavite at 11.10. Went to destroy transport on port bow at 11.33. Fleet shelling forts and ships at end of watch. "Reina Cristina" and "Castilla" were burning and "Antonio de Ulloa" was sunk. Signal made to "Concord": "Go in and see what ships are burning" then "Annul" then 11.30 "Go in and destroy transport on port bow". Enfiladed forts as ship steered in.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.25 the Spanish flag was hauled down at Navy Yard at Cavite. The white flag was hoisted at Navy Yard. Stood in and destroyed a Spanish transport "Isla de Mindanao" which was ashore near Cavite. Eight Spanish vessels were found scuttled and abandoned; they were destroyed by crew of 'Petrel", which vessel was sent in towards Cavite.


4pm to 6pm:

Signal from flagship to this vessel at 10.00 [sic]. Tact. sig. 180. Stood down to Cavite. Anchored at 5.00 in 6¾ fathoms, veering to 45 fathoms on starboard chain.


8pm to midnight:

Beat to general quarters at 8.00 and cast loose battery, leaving 6" loaded. Stationed crew to quarters to remain there overnight; establishing a watch of 3 hands from each division as lookouts. At 9.30 "Boston" signaled, "Send boat"; boat brought two Spanish officers from "Boston". At 10.00 got underway and stood down to communicate with Flag. Captain with Spanish officers went aboard "Olympia" and on their return stood towards anchorage off Cavite.


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2 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; [am: no data; ship cleared for action]; pm: air temperature average 84°F; sea average 84°F]

Commencement to 4am:

Crew sleeping on deck by the guns. A detail from every division on watch.*


4am to 8am:

Landed the 2 Spanish officers at Cavite Arsenal at 6.30.


8am to meridian:

At 10.10 got underway and reported alongside flagship at 10.40 for orders and then went out and overhauled an incoming tug. Sent officer on board at 11.00 and brought off one person, and then went alongside flagship again. Received orders to return to Cavite and engage forts that had not yet surrendered. On way met a boat containing Spanish officers going out to "Petrel" to surrender.


Meridian to 4pm:

Stood in towards anchorage off Cavite, and at 12.30 let go and went to quarters. At 1.15 "Petrel" flying Dispatch flag passed and made signal. Tel. 6702, 4421, 5186, followed by wig-wag, "Help yourself to anything, destroy nothing". Began clearing up decks.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.50 flagship to "Concord", Tel. D. 2734, 0970, 8841. At 5.03 flagship to "Concord" 121, and at 5.25 Tel. D. 5248. Got underway in obedience to signal and stood to the N, boarded and captured pilot boat "Vigia". Afterward boarded HBMS "Linnet" which had just arrived from Hong Kong. "Linnet" had one death from plague en route.


6pm to 8pm:

Standing toward flagship with captured pilot boat close alongside. At 7.00 flagship signaled with Ardois, "Anchor between flagship and vessel on stocks, astern of "Boston". Came to at 7.10 in 9 fathoms water, 45 fathoms. starboard chain. At 7.15 flagship signaled with Ardois, "Bank fires, have quarter watches on deck and battery ready", and at 7.25, "Anchor halfway between present position and stern of "Boston". Shifted berth accordingly. 6½ fathoms water, 45 fathoms of starboard chain.


8pm to midnight:

At 11.25 "Baltimore" and "Raleigh" returned. At 11.35 flagship made signal "Be ready to get underway at 5.00 tomorrow morning".


*[Note: For a full crew roster for the battle see http://www.spanamwar.com/concordcrew.html]


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3 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.36, Long 120.62

[Wind N veering NE force 1-2; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F; sea average 86°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Quarter watch on deck; main battery loaded, ammunition by secondary battery. "Vigia" fast astern with guard aboard.


4am to 8am:

Called all hands at 4.15. At 5.20 received signal "send prize to flagship". At 5.30 got underway and followed "Raleigh". Sent prize to flagship and at 5.40 stood out, taking position on starboard quarter of "Raleigh". At 7.15 stopped and Captain went on board "Raleigh".


8am to meridian:

Captain returned. "Raleigh" and "Concord" stopped off Corregidor Island, sent armed working parties ashore to see guns dismantled. Spanish officer came on board "Raleigh" and went ashore with working parties. All Spanish boats flying white flag.


Meridian to 4pm:

Lying off fort on Corregidor Island. At 3.45 started ahead, keeping on port quarter of "Raleigh" towards Caballo Island.


4pm to 6pm:

Stood over to Fraile under verbal orders from "Raleigh" and destroyed guns and ammunition of battery there. Destroyed in all 3 x 8" and 3 x 4" guns and all ammunition on Corregidor and Fraile. Rejoined "Raleigh" and stood up towards Cavite. Spanish officer on board from Corregidor to Fraile to pilot clear of mines.


6pm to 8pm:

Rejoined "Raleigh" off Corregidor Island and at 6.30 steered course for Cavite in company with "Raleigh".


8pm to midnight:

Standing in for Cavite anchorage in company with "Raleigh". At 9.00 came to in 7 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms on starboard chain.


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4 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.47, Long 120.91

[Wind variable E force 1-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.45 the steamship "Manila" (Spanish prize) came out from the Navy Yard and anchored.


8am to meridian:

[Exchanged signals with flagship, including] "Send to white supply ship for 1 head of cattle and butcher on your own ship." "Send boat to junk and capture her". The boat with an officer was sent, and made the capture.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent boat to pick up schooner.


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5 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.47, Long 120.91

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 12.55 flagship made signal "Is that your boat?". Answered: "Boat is from "Zafiro" with our doctor."


8am to meridian:

Sent mail to "McCulloch" for transmission to Hong Kong.* Exchanged signals with flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Got underway at 1.00 and stood out in company with "Boston" and "McCulloch". Sighted a man-of-war, which proved to be French [cruiser] "Bruix". At 2.30 cleared ship for action and went to general quarters. Passed the "Bruix" at 3.00 in Boca Chica Channel [North Channel]. The "McCulloch" left for Hong Kong at 3.50.


4pm to 6pm:

Standing to E in Boca Grande in company with "Boston". The "McCulloch" stood to N. Anchored at 5.15 in 11 fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain. Engines in readiness to move. At 5.25, "Boston" wig-wagged "Breakfast at five-thirty; get underway at 6.15 tomorrow morning, have boats ready for use; show sea lights tonight."


6pm to 8pm:

Spread awnings. Signal from "Boston" to keep steam ready to move and to lash and stow hammocks and stop by battery.


8pm to midnight:

Crew sleeping at battery; one quarter of each on watch.


*[Note: Because of her speed, "McCulloch" was being dispatched with news of the victory to the nearest telegraph station at Hong Kong.]


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6 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.42, Long 120.50

[Wind variable E force 2-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 85°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Quarter watch on deck. At 3.10 went to gun quarters; at 3.15 "Boston" signaled by megaphone, "Am getting underway, get underway and follow me". Got underway and lay to waiting for "Boston".


4am to 8am:

Lying to S of Corregidor Island with "Boston". At 6.30 stood over to Port Mariveles with the "Boston" and lowered sailing launch and 2nd cutter in charge of Lieutenants Hourigan and McCormick to examine small vessels at anchor. At 6.20 "Boston" made signal 180; at 6.50 "Do not destroy vessels unless they have arms and ammunition of war". At 7.10, "What cargo have the vessels got?". Answered at 7.20: "Black vessel has livestock". At 7.35 "Boston" signaled, "What is cargo of white vessel?". Answered, "Cordwood and small amount of pigs".

At end of watch German cruiser "Irene" appeared in Boca Chica.*


8am to meridian:

Ran into Port Mariveles and sent boats to cut out some sailing vessels. Recalled boats at 9.40. "Boston" captured tug "Ylaylo" and turned her over to us, then went into Peurtocello [possibly Puerto Rivas] and captured tug "Barcelo" and took her in tow and started to rejoin the fleet.


Meridian to 4pm:

Took station astern of "Boston" and stood up for anchorage. At 1.45 flagship made signal C. 132. Anchored at 2.30 in 5½ fathoms water 45 fathoms starboard chain. At 2.30 the German man-of-war fired a salute, 11 guns with American flag at fore, which the "Olympia" answered gun for gun.


4pm to 6pm:

Got underway at 4.15 and stood into Canacao Bay and at 4.45 anchored in 3 fathoms and 10 fathoms chain.

Transferred prizes captured in forenoon to flagship. Let fires die out in A & B.


8pm to midnight:

Signal from shore about 10.30 and sent gig in with armed crew to see what was wanted. [Simon or Nicolas] Gonzales, insurgent leader, wanted to go aboard flagship. Boat returned and signaled flagship for instructions and received orders to bring him on board. Accordingly sent boat.


*[Note: This was the beginning of a tense period between Germany and the US. The Americans believed that the Germans were looking to establish their own colonies from the former Spanish possessions, and over the next months Germany sent a number of warships to the Philippines and to Guam. See hyperlink for details.]


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7 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind variable force 2-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 3.00 boat returned having taken Senor Gonzales to flagship, and afterwards ashore.


8am to meridian:

At 9.15 flagship wig-wagged "1 line officer and 12 marines relieve guard at Navy Yard at 9.00am tomorrow". Exchanged signals with flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent several boats ashore. Party ashore coaling.


4pm to 6pm:

Working parties from Cavite Arsenal returned on board.


6pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 [sic] mustered at quarters. Guard ashore watching coaling. At 7.35 heard two pistol shots at coal lighter. Send cutter ashore armed and equipped for distant service, found shots were sentry signal to Corporal of Guard.


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8 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


4am to 8am:

Made preparations on board for coaling ship. An English steamer came into port and anchored, signals (indistinguishable from this ship) with flagship.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and inspected battery. Made preparations for coaling. Commenced receiving coal on board at 10.45. At 8.50 sent an officer, with signalman and 12 marines, ashore to guard property at Navy Yard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship, shore force passing aboard and storing.


4pm to 6pm:

Coaling ship. Received on board about 100 tons. Sent lighters ashore at 5.35 to be filled.


6pm to 8pm:

Loading coal lighters ashore with Chinese [sic] laborers. Quarter watch on lookout.


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9 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind variable force 1; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 84°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 1.00 fired three shots from starboard 6 pdr at a boat and sent 2nd cutter, in charge of Ensign Davidson, ashore. At 3.00 a German man-of-war came in.


4am to 8am:

Towed off coal lighter at 7.00 and continued coaling on starboard side. Working party commenced loading lighters at 6.30.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship; shore force passing aboard and stowing.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship from lighters alongside. Send mail by HBMS "Linnet".


4pm to 6pm:

Finished discharging lighters at 5.30 and sent empties with coolies on shore. Flagship sent signals directing that no lights to show except oil stay light.


6pm to 8pm:

Standing on sea watches. Quarter watch on lookout.


8pm to midnight:

Crew standing sea watches, half the watch on guard at the battery. About 9.30 went to quarters owing to false alarm of a supposed boat which proved to be a piece of wreckage.


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10 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind N veering S force 1-3; overcast with rain; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Lighter came alongside with 29 coolies at 6.45 and went on with coaling. At 6.00 "Baltimore" and "Petrel" got underway and left the harbor; found "Raleigh" had left during night.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship, and loading coal lighter at the Arsenal. Sent an officer with armed boat and burned 3 lighters on Conacoa Spit, after landing their crews with their effects on the beach.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.40 received wig-wag message from flagship, "Notify Commodore that the "McCulloch" has come into harbor". "McCulloch" came in at 3.20 with dispatch flag at fore. Finished coaling at 3.00 having received in all [not entered] tons.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.35 flagship wig-wagged, "Employ service of Manila-men and coal up immediately" and at 4.40 Gen Signal 2372. Sent an armed party of 10 men in charge of Chief Gunner's Mate to remain overnight to protect coal pile.


6pm to 8pm:

Sent officer on shore to re-engage coolies to coal "McCulloch". Same order as last night as to lights showing. Mustered at quarters at 6.30 and saw battery ready.


8pm to midnight

Keeping watch on deck with quarter watch on lookout.


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11 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.30 the Revenue Cutter "McCulloch" shifted anchorage. Sent boat to flagship in answer to general signal 1089. At 8.00 flagship broke the Rear Admiral's flag at main and fired salute of 13 guns.*


8am to meridian:

At 8.00 the "Olympia" broke the Rear Admiral's flag of Rear Admiral Dewey and saluted it with 13 guns**. The same salute was fired by the English, German, French and Japanese men-of-war respectively with the American flag at the fore; successively answered gun for gun by the "Olympia" with the flag of each country at the fore. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 after which formed crew on quarter deck and read Squadron General Order No. 7; embracing a telegram from the Hon. Secretary of the Navy*** to the Commander-in-Chief, as to the recent victory of this squadron.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received wig-wag signal from flagship to send a boat for mail. Steam launch engaged in towing lighters for "McCulloch".


4pm to 6pm:

The "Baltimore" and "Petrel" came in from westward with small prizes in tow.


6pm to 8pm:

Cast loose and provided battery at dark. Put in battle ports.


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck at battery, quarter watch under arms on lookout.


*[Note: This suggests that the "McCulloch" brought Admiral Dewey from Hong Kong]


**[Note: This repeated sentence is entered in the log as set out here]


***[Note: John Davis Long]


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12 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind SSE backing E force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 83°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Crew sleeping by the guns. Quarter watch on lookout.


4am to 8am:

At 6.00 flagship made tactical signals to this ship, 12 and 180; at 6.15 wig-wagged to flagship, "We have no steam"; at 6.25 flagship made Gen. Signal 4886; at 6.30 wig-wagged, "How long until you have steam up?"; answered "Between eleven and twelve o'clock"; at 7.00 flagship made time and dress signals "B06" and "M 08; at 7.15 wig-wagged to this ship, "When you get up steam, anchor near flagship". The "Raleigh" captured a small Spanish gunboat in the harbor.


8am to meridian:

Hoisted boats and made preparations for getting underway. At 11.40 got underway and moved out near the flagship. Banked fires.


Meridian to 4pm:

Stood out into outer harbor and at 12.15 let go. Anchored at 12.15 in 7 fathoms, 20 fathoms chain. Shifted berth at 2.00, anchoring at 2.25 in 7½ fathoms water, 20 fathoms of starboard chain. "Raleigh" accompanied by "Callao" (prize) got underway and stood up the bay.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided spare articles for battery.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.15 flagship wig-wagged, "Send officer and 12 marines to relieve the guard at the Arsenal at 9.00 tomorrow morning".


8pm to midnight:

Forward fall of whaleboat unhooked and she dropped in the water hanging from after fall. She was immediately hoisted. Lost colors from whaleboat.


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13 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Watch on deck, quarter watch under arms at battery.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and exercised sub-caliber firing. The "McCulloch" went out at 9.30.

Sent officer and 12 marines ashore on duty at Cavite Arsenal.


6pm to 8pm:

[British steamship] "Esmeralda" went out at 6.45.


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck, with quarter watch under arms on lookout at battery.


[Note: This cargo ship, based in Hong Kong, inadvertently sailed into the scene of the battle and had to wait until the battle was over. For details see https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=djgvAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA12-PA15&lpg=RA12-PA15&dq=Steamship+Esmeralda+1898&source=bl&ots=ax7xLsQhXz&sig=ACfU3U3KucF_RC4fxpS6g1cy5-PFzTeUgw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjLnZiZp_TmAhVHQxUIHRAMAyoQ6AEwAnoECAsQAQ#v=onepage&q=Steamship%20Esmeralda%201898&f=false]


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14 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 84°F]


8am to meridian:

The glass, on compass No. 173 which had been stored in sail room during action, was found to be broken.


Meridian to 4pm:

By order of Commanding Officer, placed W Robinson (PM) in solitary confinement for 48 hours, for being drunk on duty.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


6pm to 8pm:

Sent out picket boat at sunset.


8pm to midnight:

Vessels of squadron using searchlights.


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15 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 3.50 launch signaled, "Have had to haul fires, no water in boiler, am anchored".


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out inspections.


Meridian to 4pm:

"Raleigh" came in and anchored at 3.30. At 12.30 called "up anchor"; shifted berth, anchoring at 12.50 in 6¾ fathoms, veering to 20 fathoms starboard chain.


4pm to 6pm:

"Boston" shifted anchorage off city at 5.00.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


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16 May 1898


At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.42, Long 120.50

[Wind W backing SSW force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 2.00 called "up anchor", hove up and stood down past Manila, exchanging letters with "Boston", and out toward entrance. At 2.20 sounded General Quarters; crew at battery while passing town. Secured at 2.50.


4am to 8am:

Stood to the SW out of the harbor. At 5.00 sighted a sailing vessel standing out of main channel; fired blank charge and 2 x 3 pdr projectiles, at the last. Vessel hove to and hoisted English colors. An officer boarded the vessel, the "Marian Woodside" of Belfast, warned her off the port. Stood into Boca Chica Channel. The "Callao" accompanying the ship.


8am to meridian:

Sent sailing launch and whaleboat ashore with armed party to destroy signal staff on Corregidor Id. Lying off Corregidor Id. until 11.30 when boats returned from shore and ship got underway for Mariveles.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent second infantry section ashore at 12.25 to see if telegraph line had been re-established in Mariveles Bay and on their return at 1.35 stood out accompanied by "Callao" and laid course for squadron anchorage. At 2.45 took "Callao" in tow. Placed A Miller in double irons for safe keeping, for being under influence of liquor.


4pm to 6pm:

Standing up toward anchorage until 4.40 when called "bring ship to anchor". Came to at 4.54. At 5.24 got underway again and shifted berth, anchoring at 5.35 in 7 fathoms water, 20 fathoms on starboard chain.


6pm to 8pm:

One belt, one bayonet and one scabbard lost from boat.


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17 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind SE veering SW force 1-5; cloudy with showers and squalls; air temperature average 83°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Moon rose at 3.00.


4am to 8am:

At 5.40, in obedience to wig-wag signal from flagship, got underway and towed "Raleigh" inshore in smoother water. Returned to station next to flagship and at 7.30, let go starboard anchor again in 6¾ fathoms, 25 fathoms chain. By order of Commanding Officer, released A Miller from sentry’s charge.


8am to meridian:

Flagship signaled to send a party to the "Callao" and paint her. Captain awarded the following punishments. Andrews RT (App), 4 hours’ extra duty on quarter-deck. Miller H (CP), Bettencourt F (Lds), Joseph W (CP), each two hours’ duty. Leahy H (OS) posted entire watch for two nights, Phillips AT (BM2c) disrated to Seaman, Sepham CF (Sea), 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water, Miller A (Corp), prisoner at large to await action of Court Martial. By order of Commanding Officer released Miles WE (Painter) from confinement and placed Sepham CF in confinement for 48 hours. Received on board 1 month’s provisions.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent 8 men with Painter and Chief Gunner's Mate to the Cavite Navy Yard to paint the "Callao" war color.

Delivered copy of [Court Martial] specifications to A Miller at 3.30.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided the battery. Flagship signaled, "Send Officer and 12 marines to relieve sailors’ guard at Arsenal to-morrow morning". Painting party returned.


6pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 [sic] and saw battery provided and cast loose. At sunset set watch and stationed quarter watch, on lookout at battery, under arms.


8pm to midnight:

Quarter watch on lookout.


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18 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent 12 men with Painter and Chief Gunner's Mate aboard "Callao" to paint her.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15 sent in an officer, signalman and 12 marines to guard the Naval Station. On way in, this party seized, in obedience to orders from flagship, a native junk and towed it into the inner harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.45, flagship wig-wagged, "You will have picket duty to-night". Answered, "Can we have one of the tugs to-night? Our launch is not safe"; at 2.10 flagship answered, "The tug is in at the Arsenal getting repaired; send in and get her; also get up steam". A Japanese man-of-war came into port and saluted flag of Commander-in-Chief.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 steam launch returned with tug for picket boat. Mustered at quarters and provided battery.


6pm to 8pm:

Sent party in tug for picket duty. Quarter watch on lookout.


8pm to midnight:

Picket boat out. Watch on deck. Fleet using searchlights.


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19 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


8am to meridian:

Summary Court Martial met at 10.40 for the trial of A Miller. Summary Court Martial adjourned at 11.35.

At 11.30, by order of Commanding Officer, released CF Sepham and placed A Westermark in solitary confinement on bread and water for 48 hours. The Revenue Cutter "Hugh McCulloch" came into port.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent tug alongside "McCulloch" for stores. Received mail on board.


4pm to 6pm:

Received in Pay Department from DA Smith, Fleet Paymaster, 1000 lbs flour, 504 lbs tinned roast beef, 1197 yards canvas, No.4 cotton.


6pm to 8pm:

Stationed quarter watch on lookout at 7.00.


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20 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent a party to the arsenal to cut out awnings in sail loft.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 flagship wig-wagged, "Communicate with tug coming into port" and at 1.20, "Vessel bears NNW." Got underway in obedience to signal; not finding a vessel where one was supposed to be, returned and anchored at 3.10 in 7 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided the battery. At 5.35 went to fire quarters and reported ready in 2 minutes 30 sec. Sent tug for working party at 5.40.


6pm to 8pm:

At sundown set watch and stationed quarter watch at battery under arms.


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21 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8am:

Flagship made time and uniform signal at 7.00. At same time [Japanese cruiser] HIJMS "Itsuku Shima" left for Hong Kong, taking mail for the US fleet.


8am to meridian:

At 10.36 in obedience to wig-wag signal from flagship, hove up and stood out toward entrance to investigate boats there; found them to be fishing junks. Stood back to anchorage and at 11.50 anchored in 7 fathoms water and veered to 30 fathoms, starboard chain. By order of Captain, the following punishments were assigned: AG Berger (App2c), for "Insubordinate conduct" was given 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water; LI Cervantes (App2c) for "Clothes hanging about decks", 3 days on quarterdeck. The term of confinement of A Westermark (Sea) having expired, he was by order of Captain released. In accordance with above punishment, AG Berger was confined.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.25 flagship wig-wagged, "Transfer 4 x 6" gas check pads to the Boston". At 5.30 mustered at quarters. Transferred 4 gas check pads to the "Boston." At 5.35 flagship wig-wagged, "An officer and 12 marines relieve guard at arsenal at 9.30 tomorrow morning".


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.45 called all hands to muster and published sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of Corporal A Miller USMC by which he was disrated to Private USMC


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck, quarter watch under arms at battery.


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22 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable N force 1-3; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 83°F]


8am to meridian:

At 8.40 sent party of 12 marines, with Ensign Davidson in charge, to relieve guard in charge of Cavite Arsenal. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and read (1) Squadron General Order No.7 embodying the telegram from the Hon. Secretary of the Navy to Rear-Admiral Dewey, informing him of the resolution of Congress, thanking him and the officers and men of this Squadron for the victory of May 1st. (2) The various congratulatory telegrams received by the Commander-in-Chief as to said victory. Ship and living quarters were inspected. Church party attended a divine service held on board "Baltimore". The term of confinement of A Berger having expired, he was by order of Captain released.


6pm to 8pm:

At dark set watch; quarter watch at arms under battery.


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23 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.48, Long 120.86 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8 am:

English merchant ship got underway and stood out. Made preparations for painting ship.


8am to meridian:

Got underway at 11.20 and stood down the bay to intercept strange vessel, which turned out to be HBMS "Swift".


Meridian to 4 pm:

At 12.38 came to in previous anchorage.


4pm to 6 pm:

Made preparations for dressing ship.


6pm to 8pm:

Instructed to investigate schooner. Underway at 7.45 and stood out. Schooner in sight.


8pm to midnight:

Boarded the schooner "Tolna", Austrian, and warned him against attempting to enter tonight. Allowed him to anchor. Stood back for anchorage, coming to with starboard chain in former berth at 10.05. Signaled flagship that schooner was 8 days from Hong Kong and will report to Admiral in the morning.


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24 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8 am:

At 8.00 dressed ship rainbow, joining English men-of-war, English flag at main in honor of the anniversary of the birthday of Queen Victoria.*


8am to meridian:

At noon fired a salute of 21 guns.


4pm to 6 pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Working party returned from arsenal. Issued monthly money.


6pm to 8pm:

At dark stationed quarter-watch at battery under arms.


8pm to midnight:

Heard a number of rifle shots on shore near Cavite at 9.00.


*[It might seem strange that US ships would salute Queen Victoria’s birthday, particularly in a war zone. It could indicate how much the US ships were dependent on Hong Kong, and/or that it was rising German influence which concerned them more.]


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25 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.42, Long 120.50

[Wind variable NE force 1-4; broken cloud with showers and squalls; air temperature average 84°F]


4am to 8 am:

At 5.15 flagship made signal, "Stand by to get under way, there is a steamer coming in" and at 5.25, "Be ready to get underway and board large steamer coming in'. Got underway at 5.40 and headed out, overhauling tug "Taion" from Hong Kong cleared for Macao and loaded with arms and ammunition for the Philippine Army.* Anchored at 6.45. At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal. At 8.00 an English man-of-war sighted.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 the Commander-in-Chief came aboard. At 9.56 "Up anchor", spread fires, under way at 10.14, convoying transport "Zafiro" out of port. Stood down toward entrance. Entering Mariveles Bay at end to overhaul schooner seen to be at anchor there.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Entered Mariveles Bay, and sent an officer on board Austrian schooner yacht "Tolna". "Tolna" signaled (Int), "I have only three days of water on board". Yacht was allowed to remain until tomorrow to obtain water. At 1.00 sent wigwag signal to Ensign Caldwell on board the "Zafiro", "Don’t forget submarine mines". Started to return to Cavite at 2.20. At end of watch off beacon.


4pm to 6 pm:

Standing back for anchorage. The Commander-in-Chief left the ship. Anchored at 5.25 in 7 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck, quarter watch under arms at battery.


*[Note: We can presume this refers to the anti-Spanish insurgent forces.]


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26 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 1-2; cloudy with showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8 am:

Began painting ship.


8am to meridian:

Sent working party ashore to arsenal at 8.00. At 10.30 flagship wig-wagged, "An officer and twelve men relieve the guard at the arsenal at 9.00 tomorrow".


Meridian to 4 pm:

Finished painting lead color.


4pm to 6 pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery.


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27 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 1 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent 12 marines and an officer to the arsenal. By order of Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded, viz: OJ Williams, "Lying and eating before time and impertinence", 6 days on quarter deck from all hands to pipe down, particularly during meal hours; M Goldman, "Disobedience of orders, losing shoes overboard and smoking on quarter deck", same punishment; RT Andrews, "Slow in answering call and insolence", 3 days, same punishment; AJ Gignac, "Carelessness in handling loaded revolver", 48 hours’ watch and watch on the bridge.


Meridian to 4 pm:

At 2.45 sent mail. Furled sail.


4pm to 6 pm:

Mustered at quarters at 2.30 [normally 5.30] and provided battery. Sounded "Collision Call" at 5.40. Everything reported ready in 1 min 30 sec. At dark set watch and stationed quarter watch at battery under arms.


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28 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 84°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent party with sailmaker’s mate to the arsenal.


4pm to 6 pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery. Sent out picket boat at dark.


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29 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.00 the "Callao" and at 11.30 the "Petrel" got underway and stood out toward entrance. Japanese man-of-war approaching anchorage at end.


Meridian to 4 pm:

At 1.35 a Japanese man-of-war came into the harbor and anchored. Exchanged salutes with flagship of 13 guns.


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck, quarter watch under arms at battery.


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30 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable N force 1-3; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Exercised secondary battery crews at sub-caliber moving practice. Sent sailmaker's mate's party ashore at 8.00.


4pm to 6 pm:

Received from USS "Boston" new section of main deck awning. Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery.


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31 May 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind NW backing S force 3-7; overcast with rain squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Watch on deck, quarter watch at battery under arms.


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: LH Catlin (PM), "Using abusive language to First Sergeant", 8 hours’ extra duty; same "Neglect of duty", 4 hours’ extra duty and reduced to 4th class; M. Goldman (App2c) "Losing clothing", 2 days on quarter deck from all hands to pipe down. Sent sailmaker's mate with party to the arsenal.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Sent tug ashore for shelter.


4 pm to 8pm:

The German cruiser "Irene" accompanied by two merchant steamers shifted berth further off shore. The German gunboat "Cormoran" went out and anchored off our starboard beam. At 5.20 veered to 45 fathoms.


8pm to midnight:

Moderate gale.



LOGS FOR JUNE 1898


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1 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 5-1; cloudy with early rain squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.45 the German gunboat "Cormoran" got underway and stood over toward her former anchorage off Manila.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Discharges of heavy artillery throughout the watch in the direction of San Roque and from 2.30 until end of watch discharges of musketry and artillery in the direction of Las Pinas. The British steamer "Cyrus" came into port and anchored with the fleet.


4 pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. At 5.45 "Iona'" returned from arsenal with working party.


6pm to 8pm:

At dark set watch; stationed quarter watch at battery under arms.


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2 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; cloudy with early showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 3.00 got underway and stood to the westward.


4am to 8am:

Underway, Commanding Officer conning; cruising about Manila Bay, at end of watch approaching Manila.


8am to meridian:

Skirting along E shore of Bay first part. Passed abreast neutral fleet at 9.20 and stood over toward our former anchorage off Cavite. At 9.40 exchanged distinguishing pennants with flagship and at 9.42 called "bring ship to anchor". Anchored at 9.50 in 7 fathoms, veering to 32 fathoms starboard chain. At 11.00, 2 steamers sighted coming in through Boca Chica; "McCullough" in obedience to signal went out to meet them. First the English gun boat "Linnet."


Meridian to 4 pm:

At 1.00 the "Zafiro" came in and anchored; the "McCulloch" following at 1.30.


4 pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. At 5.40 wig-wag to this ship, "You have picket duty to-night".


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3 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind SE veering SW force 1-4; cloudy with showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 3.00 the "McCulloch" left the anchorage and steamed toward entrance of Bay. Frequent firing on shore in direction of Las Pinas during watch.


8am to meridian:

Sent sailmaking party ashore at 8.00. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments, Young FA (PM), "Not putting bag in properly and having two dirty suits hid behind same", 2 hours’ extra duty; O'Keefe T (App2c), "Not spreading awnings", to remain aft on quarter deck for one day. The "McCulloch" returned.


Meridian to 4 pm:

HBMS "Swift" underway and approaching fleet at end.


4 pm to 8pm:

HBMS "Swift" left the harbor carrying mail to Hong Kong. Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery.


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4 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind S veering W force 1-3; cloudy with showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Watch on deck, quarter watch at battery.


4 pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery. At dark set watch and stationed quarter watch at battery under arms.


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5 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind calm and variable W force 1-3; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 84°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 12.20 USRS "McCulloch" left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and afterwards called all hands to muster and published Articles of War.


4 pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. At dark set watch and stationed quarter watch at battery under arms.


8pm to midnight:

Steamer "McCulloch" left the harbor.


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6 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind calm and variable force 1; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 85°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.30 the "Zafiro" came alongside and at 6.00 commenced coaling. At 7.00 the "McCulloch" overhauled a German transport "Darmstadt", and brought her in.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Knocked off coaling at 1.20. The "Zafiro" going alongside flagship. Received in all 65 tons Cardiff coal.


4 pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Watch on deck, quarter watch under arms at battery.


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7 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable ESE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 85°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.00, flagship wig-wagged, "Go alongside of "Cyrus" as soon as she anchors; we will be through with her about 9.00". Musketry firing in direction of Ermeta during first part.


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer and Lieut. TB Howard left the ship at 9.30 on duty as members of a General Court Martial, to convene on board the USS "Baltimore".


Meridian to 4 pm:

At 2.30, called "Up anchor" and steamed alongside "Cyrus" and secured. Began coaling at 3.50 from her.


4 pm to 6pm:

Coaling ship; knocked off at 5.50.


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8 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable N force 1 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 85°F]


4am to 8am:

Commenced coaling at 5.00.


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in coaling ship. A Japanese man-of-war came into port.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Finished coaling at 3.30. Cast off from "Cyrus" and anchored in old berth. The Commanding Officer and Lieut. Howard returned at 3.30.


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9 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 85°F]


8am to meridian:

Received on board in Pay Department $6000 Mexican, US value $2,664. At 11.40 received wig-wag signal from Flagship, "Communicate with steamer coming in Boca Chica". Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Bush F (Lds), 4 hours’ extra duty, Bush C (Lds), 2 hours’ extra duty.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Got underway at 12.05 and stood to W and hove to insurgent steamer "Bulusan". Sent officer aboard to take her to flagship; armed boat's crew. At 1.20 stood back to anchorage. Anchored at 2.05 in 7 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.


4pm to 6pm:

"Baltimore" got underway at 5.00 and went alongside "Cyrus". At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Working party returned.


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10 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 85°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent "Iona" ashore at 6.00 with sailmaking party.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Overhauled battery.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Expended 1 boat hook. Served out monthly money.


4 pm to 6pm:

At 4.55 got underway and stood out to meet British steamer "Yuen Sang" and ordered her to follow us in and to report to the Admiral. At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. At 4.55 signal from flagship, "Well done Concord".


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.35 anchored. Secured fires for moving at short notice; 30 fathoms chain, starboard anchor. At 7.00 flagship made general Ardois signal, "Half-mast colors at 8.00, on account of death of Captain Gridley, at Kobe".*


8pm to midnight:

At 8.30 in obedience to general signal, sent to flagship and got mail which had come from Hong Kong on Steamer "Yuen Sang". Watch on deck, quarter watch at battery under arms.


*[Note: Former Captain of the "Olympia" in the battle of Manila Bay. See hyperlink]


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11 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 1-3; cloudy; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8am:

The steamer "Yuen Sang" left for Manila anchorage. The Japanese man-of-war "Naniva Kan" ["Naniwa"] left port.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00 half-masted colors on account of death of Captain CV Gridley USN. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Meade E, "Not coming to quarters", 2 hours’ extra duty; Grable JF, "Disrespect to Officer of the Deck", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. Sent working party and marines ashore at 8.00.


Meridian to 4 pm:

A small steamer flying insurgent flag came in harbor through Boca Grande and, after being boarded by the boat from flagship, anchored in Canacao Bay.


8pm to midnight:

By order of Commanding Officer, Grable JF was released from confinement.


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12 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 83°F]


8am to meridian:

Marines returned from the arsenal. An insurgent vessel came into port and anchored off Cavite.

Mustered at 9.30 and carried out inspections.


Meridian to 4 pm:

At 2.00 got underway with Commander-in-Chief on board and visited German Vice-Admiral. Anchored at 3.20 in 7 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Bearing as before. At 1.30 flagship made signal "stand by to accompany the Admiral".


4 pm to 8pm:

HBMS "Linnet" came in at 4.30; communicated with flagship, then went to anchorage off Manila; at 6.00 she returned and again communicated with flagship. At sunset sent "Iona" with officer in charge to act as picket-boat.



LOG BOOK – JUNE 13th 1898 TO DECEMBER 30th 1898


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[Log book front cover]


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[List of officers]


Asa Walker

Commander

GP Colvocoresses

Lt. Commander

JB Howard

Lieutenant

P Hourigan

Lieutenant

F Fechteler

Lieutenant

A Niblack

Lieutenant

Patrick Hill

Gunner

L Kaiser

Ensign

Horace Jones

PA Engineer

RG Broderick

PA Surgeon

G Ransom

Chief Engineer

Eugene Ryan

Paymaster

L Poessel

Asst. Paymaster

R Hall

Chief Engineer

L Butler

Ensign

O Knipper

Ensign

W Davidson

Ensign

S White

PA Surgeon

J Smith

Asst. Engineer

C McCormick

Lieutenant JG

C Vreeland

Lieutenant


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13 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 81°F]


Meridian to 4 pm:

The British gunboat "Rattler" came into port. Pay Inspector, DA Smith inspected accounts of PA Paymaster ED Ryan.*


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Flagship made wig-wag signal, "Send ashore to arsenal and butcher one head of cattle tomorrow morning". At 6.45 called "clear ship for action" and carried on until end of watch. At 7.05 flagship made general signal "Have reason to expect torpedo attack; be ready".


8pm to midnight:

Finished clearing ship for action and set watch by the battery. Quarter watch on lookout.


*[Note: ED Ryan was not listed as an officer at this time, but was listed on 30/11/97, and was clearly in post.]


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14 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 81°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 3.34 got underway and stood to N, accompanied by the "Callao". Steam in boilers A, B and D.


4am to 8am:

Underway reconnoitering of the mouth of the Pasig River in company with the "Callao" and "Boston". At 7.40 came to anchor in 7 fathoms, 30 fathoms starboard chain; on old bearings.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. CF Sepham (Sea), absent without leave.


6pm to 8pm:

Sepham CF returned and by order of Commanding Officer, was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days.


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15 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind S and SSW force 1-4; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Pfaff E (App2c), "Smoking on watch at 10pm", to be kept aft for 3 days on quarterdeck from "all hands" to "pipe down"; Berger AG (App2c), "Quarrelling on quarterdeck", same punishment. At 11.30 a French man-of-war came in and fired a salute, 13 guns, US flag at fore, returned by flagship, 13 guns, French flag at fore.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Captain of French man-of-war visited flagship and then proceeded to anchorage off Manila, where she fired a salute (unable to distinguish to whom).


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at 5.30 and provided battery.


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16 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-6; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4pm to 8pm:

At sunset sent "Iona", officer in charge, as picket boat.


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17 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SW force 1-5; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

"Baltimore" got underway and left harbor at 6.00. At daylight picket boat returned.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had collision drill. At 9.50 flagship wigwag "An officer and 12 marines relieve the guard at arsenal at 9am tomorrow".


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. At 5.36 went to fire quarters; all ready in 1 min. 30 sec. Sent "Iona" ashore to arsenal for the night for shelter. "Zafiro" left for Hong Kong at 4.40.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.45 flagship made general signal, "Have steam on boat ready for instant service, throughout the night". We signaled, "Our boat is at the arsenal" to which flagship replied, "Send for her". Sent whale-boat with life-boats crew; officer in charge.


8pm to midnight:

"Iona" returned to ship at 11.


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18 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SW force 2-5; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Enlisted this day for three years’ general service, Herman Summ, as Seaman. Following punishments assigned by Captain: RT Andrews (App2c), AG Berger, (App2c), FM Harmon (App2c), each for "not turning out when watch was called", to be called ½ hour before each watch for one week. GW Baker (Lds) "not coming to quarters", 4 hours’ extra duty. Sent Marine Guard of 12 men, Ensign Knipper in command, on shore for duty at arsenal. Exercised 1st division at moving target practice.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Exercised 3rd division in movable sub-caliber practice.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.15 flagship wig-wagged, "Get underway and anchor 500 yards WSW of "Raleigh". Got underway at 5.20 accordingly. At 5.35 anchored in 4¾ fathoms and 30 fathoms starboard chain.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.45, mustered at quarters and provided battery. A side-wheel steamer came in at 6.30 and made international signal, "I have mail aboard". At end of watch a man-of-war coming in.


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck, quarter watch at battery.


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19 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind S and SW force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

At end of watch German man-of-war "Kaiser" came to anchor near flagship and gunboat "Cormoran" standing out of port.


8am to meridian:

At 9.45 Marine Guard returned from arsenal. At 11.55, flagship wigwagged, "How far are you from the "Raleigh"?".


Meridian to 4 pm:

At 12.05 signaled flagship, "Our distance is 450 yards from "Raleigh"". At 3.20 half-masted colors following motion of flagship. Funeral party from "Kaiser" landed.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.15 flagship signaled, "Communicate with strange vessel coming in". Got underway and stood to the Northward and Westward to meet steamer, which proved to be German gunboat "Cormoran". Stood back for anchorage. By order of Commanding Officer released CF Sepham.


8pm to midnight:

At 8.45 came to anchor on old bearings in 4¼ fathoms with 30 fathoms starboard chain. Made signals to flagship, "Strange vessel is German gunboat "Cormoran"."


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20 June 1898


At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind S and SW force 1-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

At 8.00 dressed ship with English colors at main in honor of Queen's accession.


8am to meridian:

By order of Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded, viz: RT Andrews, "Sleeping on watch", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water; LI Cervantes, "Using insulting and abusive language to another person", 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. At 9.10 confined the former.

Sent an officer and 4 marines in steam launch to board vessel which anchored near foreign fleet. Fired a salute of 21 guns in honor of anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Got underway at 2.50 and communicated with HIGMS "Prinzess Wilhelm" and British steamer "Esmeralda". Flagship made signal, "You have picket duty tonight".


4pm to 6pm:

Stood back towards fleet; at 4.05 anchored in 4¾ fathoms 30 fathoms chain. At 4.25 wig-wagged to flagship, "Vessel is German man-of-war "Prinzess Wilhelm".*


*[Note: This is the second German vessel to appear in two days; a source of concern to the Americans. See comments above 6th May 1898. Also, Frank Freidel writes: "Admiral Dewey was suffering a more immediate menace from the German observing fleet of 5 ships. It violated the blockade rules by moving freely around Manila Bay, communicating with the Spanish, and menacing the insurgents…The Germans at worst were meddlesome onlookers, hopeful that the islands would become their spoils." Freidel, The Splendid Little War, p217]


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21 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable W force 1-4; broken cloud with some showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Overhauled boats' falls and blocks. Captain awarded the following punishments: Minnick WW, "Asleep on watch", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. Leahy H, "Asleep on watch", 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. By order of Commanding Officer, at 9.15, released Andrews RJ from confinement, and placed Cervantes LI in confinement.


Meridian to 4 pm:

Exercised at sub-caliber practice.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. At sundown set watch, stationed lookouts.


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22 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable NW force 2-4; broken cloud with showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Hoisted out steam launch and laid "Iona" up for repairs.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00 the "Prinzess Wilhelm" fired a salute of 13 guns, Spanish flag at fore*, which was returned gun for gun by shore battery. At 8.30 sighted vessel entering; at 9.45 "McCulloch" in obedience to signal got underway and spoke with her, an English man-of-war. At 10.10 she fired a salute of 13 guns, American flag at fore, which "Olympia" returned gun for gun with English flag at fore. She then stood down for anchorage off Manila.

At 8.50 signal, "board large canoe coming in"; this proved a native canoe with fruit. Received small mail from US brought by HMS [not entered].


Meridian to 4 pm:

HBMS "Linnet" left the harbor at 3.40.


*[Note: A mischievous act; see above comments June 20. The log entries here show the solidarity between the Americans and the British.]


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23 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 1-3; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent party of 12 marines and an officer to Navy Yard.


8am to meridian:

Got up steam in steam cutter. Exercised at sub-caliber moving practice for 1 hour. Tested shell room and magazine flood cocks. Sent mail to flagship.


4pm to 6pm:

HIGMS "Prinzess Wilhelm" left the harbor at 4.30. Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery. The following men absent without permission: Rowland CE, White ET., Young LL. Rowland CE returned on board at 5.40.


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24 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 1-3; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 80°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steam on boiler C. Watch on deck; quarter watch on lookout under arms. Bright light in direction of Boca last 3 hours.


4am to 8am:

At 5.50 a German man-of-war left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

LL Young and ET White returned with Marine Guard at 9.40 having been absent without leave since yesterday forenoon, and by order of Commanding Officer were awarded the following punishment, viz: to be placed in double irons from sunset to all hands under sentry's charge for one week, to draw no monthly money and to be reduced to 4th conduct class; RT Andrews, "slow in relieving watch", to be called 15 minutes before watch comes on, and to toe seam during entire watch at night for one week. The "Zafiro" and a Japanese cruiser came into port and the latter saluted flag of Commander-in-Chief, which was returned by the "Olympia."


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery. At sunset sent "Iona" as picket boat in charge of an officer. In accordance with punishment assigned by Captain, placed LL Young and ET White in double irons under sentry's charge.


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25 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind SW backing SE force 1-3; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Small steamer, flying insurgent flag, left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

Captain awarded the following punishments to FM Harmon: "Disobedience of orders", reduced to 2nd class conduct, no monthly money. An English man-of-war came in during the watch. WE Props (Oiler) reported time of enlistment having expired.


Meridian to 4 pm:

A French man-of-war flying broad pennant came into port, saluted flag of Commander-in-Chief which, answered by flagship, came to anchor near the latter, exchanged visits and proceeded to foreign man-of-war anchorage. The German flagship "Kaiser" left port. A foreign gunboat came in and anchored near Manila. English steamer "Yuen Sang" came in. Received stores: 1944 lbs tinned meat, 100 lbs butter, 686 lbs rice, and 100 lbs tea.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Examined and condemned 36 lbs tinned boiled beef, and by order of Commanding Officer it was thrown overboard. Flagship made signal, "Opportunity to send letters to Hong Kong at 4 P.M. to-morrow".


6pm to 8pm:

At sunset set watch and stationed quarter watch at battery under arms; also placed ET White, and LL Young in double irons under sentry's charge.


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26 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-3; overcast with showers; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Captain inspected ship and crew. Following punishments assigned by Captain: GR Osborne for "Leaving his station without permission and asleep on watch", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water; GL Landrum for "Neglect of duty", 2 hours’ extra duty.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck, quarter watch on lookouts under arms.


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27 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 1-2; cloudy with showers and drizzle; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

The Japanese cruiser "Matsuhima" left port. At 5.30 released ET White and LL Young in accordance with punishment awarded.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at sub-caliber, moving, practice. USRC "Hugh McCulloch" went out at 8.30. A small British gunboat came in. By order of the Commanding Officer, Osborne GR was released from confinement. The appointment of Sugar SD making him a corporal USMC was delivered to him this day.

Flagship made signal, "An officer and 12 marines relieve the guard at the arsenal, at 9am. tomorrow morning".

At 11.45 flagship signal: "Board steamer coming in". An insurgent steamer came in.


Meridian to 4pm:

Captain assigned following punishments: HB Wilson for "Fighting," solitary confinement on bread and water for 48 hours; Smith T, same offence, same punishment. Smith placed in double irons for safe keeping pending opportunity to administer first punishment.


4pm to 6pm:

"McCulloch" returned to her anchorage at 5.30. A German man-of-war came into the harbor. Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.30 placed ET White and LL Young in double irons in accordance with punishment awarded.


8pm to midnight:

At 10.00 a German-of-war went out.


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28 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SW force 2-6; cloudy with showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent an officer and 12 marines ashore at 8.00 to guard arsenal. Dressed ship at 8.00, English flag at main.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised second and third divisions at sub-caliber practice with 6" gun. Japanese cruiser "Matsushima" came into port. Fired a salute of 21 guns at noon in honor of anniversary of coronation of Queen Victoria. By order of Commanding Officer released T Smith.


Meridian to 4pm:

English steamer "Yuen Sang" left harbor. Sent Chief Master-at Arms ashore in search of Kline MA and Hull J.

HIJMS "Matsushima" left.


4pm to 6pm:

Undressed ship at sundown. MA Kline and JL Hull returned on board.


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29 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-5; cloudy with showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

A German man-of-war left the harbor and one came in during the watch. Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Exercised divisions for one hour at sub-caliber practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

By order of Commanding Officer released HB Wilson from confinement at 2.00, and placed T Smith in solitary confinement on bread and water. A German and an English gunboat left port.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. The "McCulloch" got underway at 5.00 and brought in a small gunboat.


6pm to 8pm:

At sunset in accordance with punishment assigned by Captain placed in double irons LL Young and ET White.


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30 June 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.45 "McCulloch" got underway to communicate with a strange steamer.


8am to meridian:

Following punishments assigned by Captain: RT Andrews, for "Lying down on watch", to remain on quarterdeck from daylight to dark, on deck plate; JF Leslie for "Having liquor in his possession on tug", to be taken out of tug and reduced to 2nd conduct grade.


Meridian to 4pm:

Flagship signal to fleet (wigwag): "Commanding Officers will direct that the members of the guard at the Navy Yard be not allowed to leave the Yard". At end of watch the USSs "Baltimore", "Charleston" and 3 transports standing into the harbor.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. The "Baltimore", "Charleston" and transports "City of Peking", "Australia" and "City of Sydney" anchored near flagship.*


6pm to 8pm:

Flagship made Gen. Sig. "Send for mail". Sent boat to flagship and received 5 bags of mail.


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck; quarter watch on lookout under arms. In accordance with punishments assigned by Captain, RT Andrews stood 4 hours’ extra duty.


*[Note: These ships were bringing the first contingents of US troops who were to wrest the Philippines from the Spaniards and then from the Philippine insurgents. This contingent was made up of 117 officers and 2,382 men under General Thomas M Anderson. The second contingent of American troops, under General Francis V. Greene, arrived on July 17, and the third under General Arthur MacArthur (father of General Douglas MacArthur) on July 30. By this time, some 12,000 US troops had landed in the Philippines. On July 1st, Aguinaldo proclaimed himself president of the revolutionary Philippine Republic.]



LOGS FOR JULY 1898


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1 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind S backing SE force 1-2; cloudy with showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

The British ship "Crown of Germany" stood out. The "Hugh McCulloch" stood out to communicate with incoming vessels.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up and overhauled battery. HIGMSs "Cormoran" and "Irene" came in, the former firing salute of 13 guns, American flag at fore, answered by flagship, German flag at fore. The "McCulloch" returned at noon.


Meridian to 4pm:

The term of punishment of T Smith having expired, he was, by order of Captain, released from further confinement. At 2.45, a signal from flagship, "Paymaster's Clerk report for duty on "Zafiro" to go to Hong Kong". Sent mail to "Zafiro". Pay Clerk Hunt left ship in obedience to above. At 3.30 "McCulloch" got underway in obedience to signal from flagship to board steamer coming in.


6pm to 8pm:

Sent out picket boat at 6.40.


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2 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

"McCulloch" got underway at 5.20, and boarded an English steamer standing in. "Callao" got underway at same time and stood to the Northward. At 5.00 flagship signal: "Picket boat communicate with strange vessel".

Picket boat was overhauled by "McCulloch" and directed to return to the ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

2 German men-of-war left harbor. Sent light to "City of Peking".


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.30 sent "Iona" to flagship in obedience to signal. Moderate squall with very heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.


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3 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-4; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 2.30 "Callao" got underway and went in beyond foreign fleet.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and Captain inspected crew. Afterwards called all hands to muster and published "Articles of War." "Callao" returned to anchorage at 11.00. A German steamer came into the harbor, and after being boarded by the "McCulloch", came to anchor inside the fleet.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent working party of 17 men and an officer to get ammunition from "City of Peking". The British cruiser "Bonaventure" and German cruiser "Kaiser" left port.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.15 lighter returned from transport "City of Peking" bringing 250 full 6" charges and 0 [sic] reduced 6" charges which were received on board and stowed in magazine. The following men of the powder party having returned on board drunk and disorderly were by order of Captain confined in double irons for safe keeping: DF Ross, DW Nelson, Carl Anderson, LL Young, EM Wiggles, AA Phillips, RT. Andrews.*


*[Note: Perhaps an example of Americans from a "dry" ship being unable to cope with a visit to a British ship which would allow alcohol to be consumed on board.]


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4 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Commencement to 4am:

The "Hugh McCulloch" stood out to the Westward.


4am to 8am:

At 5.30 released Ross DF, Nelson DW, Anderson Carl, Young LL, Leahy H, Wiggles EM, Phillips AT, Andrews RT. The "McCulloch" returned.


8am to meridian:

HMS "Linnet" left port at 9.45. At noon all ships of this fleet fired salute of 21 guns, accompanied by foreign men-of war.* The following men were given 10 days’ confinement in double irons: Ross DF, Nelson DW, Anderson Carl, Young LL, Leahy H, Wiggle EM, Phillips AT, Andrews RT.


Meridian to 4pm:

A German man-of-war left the harbor at 3.00.


*[Note: US Independence Day.]


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5 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent working party of 13 men and an officer to get ammunition from the "City of Peking".


8am to meridian:

Sent working party to "Peking" for ammunition and received lighter alongside at noon. The "McCulloch" went alongside the Bay and the "Charleston" went alongside the "Cyrus" for coal.


Meridian to 4pm:

"McCulloch" returned to anchorage at 2.00. Received 200 common 6" B.L.R. shell and 35 H.P. 6" B.L.R. shell.

By order of Captain, M Goldman was confined for 48 hours in double irons on bread and water, for smuggling tobacco to prisoner.


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6 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly E force 1-2; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.35 mustered and inspected at quarters. Inspected gun cylinders and filled them. Exercised at collision drill.

The "Callao" got underway to communicate with the steamer "Filipinos" [Compania de Filipinos] which came in flying the white flag. Exercised at sub-caliber practice.


4pm to 6pm:

At end of watch small English gunboat and an Austrian man-of-war approaching anchorage from seaward.


6pm to 8pm:

An Austrian man-of-war came into the harbor during the watch. At 6.30 mustered at quarters at 6.40 and provided battery.


8pm to Midnight:

A German man-of-war came into port. At 8.58, flagship signaled to fleet, "German man-of-war. Do not turn searchlight on her". The "Callao" came in and anchored near flagship. At 11.55 got underway, steam in boilers A, C and D.


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7 July 1898

At Subic Bay.

Lat 14.78, Long 120.24

[Wind variable E force 1-2; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Underway, under boilers A, C, & D, standing out of Manila Bay in company with "Raleigh". Went ahead at full speed at 12.30. Passed Haycock Island [La Monja Island] at 3.40 and then stood up the coast.


4am to 8am:

Under same steam as in previous watch. Standing up W coast of Luzon Island keeping position on port quarter of "Raleigh". Heading in to Subic Bay at end; running slow. HIGMS "Irene" in Bay; at our approach she stood out and down the coast.


8am to meridian:

Ship cleared for action. Went to General Quarters at 8.00. "Raleigh" fired shots from secondary battery, this ship following motions. Fired at a small gunboat, which was beached; and entrenchments on Isla Grande. Expended 8 x 3 pdr and 3 x 6 pdr cartridges. At 9.40 Spanish troops displayed white flag, vessels ceased firing and sent boats ashore to receive the surrender. About 500 Spanish soldiers surrendered. Anchored at 10.05. Boats returned at 12, bringing 198 captured rifles and 100 belts and bayonets and 5000 rounds of ammunition. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.20 got underway with "Raleigh" and stood for Subic, returning at end of watch. By order of Captain released M Goldman at 4.00.


4pm to 6pm:

Examining Subic Bay. Anchored 5.10.


6pm to 8pm:

At dark set watch.


8pm to Midnight:

Two Philippine steamers came in during watch from Cavite. Quarter watch on lookout.


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8 July 1898

At Subic Bay and Manila Bay.

Lat 14.51, Long 120.90 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable E force 1-3; broken cloud with thunderstorms later; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Called "Up anchor" at 5.25 and got underway and stood out of Subic Bay and down the coast toward Manila.

At 4.20 "Raleigh" signaled, "Will send boat for Capt. Walker; Captain Coglan wishes to see him"; and at 5.05 "Get underway, signed Walker".


8am to meridian:

Under same steam as in previous watch. Stood down coast of Luzon Id; rounded Cochinos Ids at 9.30 and stood into Manila Bay through Boca Chica and up toward fleet at anchor of Cavite Arsenal. Approaching anchorage at end. At 11.45 exchanged distinguishing pennants with flagship. HIGMS "Kaiserin Augusta" at anchor in Mareveles Bay.* JJ Murphy reported his term of enlistment as expiring this date.


Meridian to 4pm:

Lay to off flagship until 1.15. Anchored at 1.20 in 6 fathoms water 30 fathoms starboard chain. A French merchant steamer entering harbor at end of watch was boarded by the "Callao".


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery. Transferred to the "Manila" 50 Mauser rifles, bayonets and belts. Sent mail to flagship.


8pm to Midnight:

Made preparations for getting underway. At 11.05 began heaving in; ahead full speed at 11.58, standing out conned by Captain.


*[Note: Further evidence of German interference; the captain of this ship had instructions to protect German interests and also to examine the possibility of gaining colonies in the islands. After the Battle of Manila, in August, this ship carried the ousted Spanish Governor. See hyperlink.]


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9 July 1898

At Subic Bay.

Lat 14.80, Long 120.24 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steamed out of Manila Bay through the Boca Chica and stood to the NW for Subic Bay.


4am to 8am:

Under steam from boilers A, C and D. Standing for Port Subic. At 7.20 came to with starboard anchor in 16 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain. At 5.20 exchanged distinguishing pennants with the "Raleigh", at anchor in Subic Bay. At 7.50 wig-wagged, "Concord" has given rifles to "Manila"; will give all on board to insurgents".


8am to meridian:

Got up stanchions and ridge ropes and spread awnings. Transferred arms, ammunition and accoutrements that were captured from the Spaniards to the insurgent steamer "Filipina". At 11.40 got underway and stood down towards Isla Grande.


Meridian to 4pm:

Stood down toward Grande Id. and at 12.35 let go starboard anchor in 23 fathoms, veering to 60 fathoms. In obedience to signal from "Raleigh", sent 3 boats on shore to assist in transferring prisoners captured at Grande Id. to insurgent steamer "Filipina". By order of Captain the unexpired portion of punishment of the following men was remitted and they were released from confinement: H Leahy, DF Ross, DW Nelson, EM Wiggles, AT Phillips, Carl Anderson.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


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10 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.45, Long 120.70 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable E force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Got underway at 5.40 and stood out of Subic Bay in company with "Raleigh". Took position on starboard quarter of "Raleigh", standing to the SSE for Manila Bay.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and the Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. By order of Commanding Officer placed FA Young in solitary confinement for not carrying out orders as sentry. Under steam from boilers A, C, and D. Standing for anchorage in Manila Bay.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing in toward anchorage. Anchored at 1.32 in 4¾ fathoms water veering to 20 fathoms starboard chain.

Sent "Iona's" crew in for the "Iona".


4pm to 6pm:

Small English gunboat came in and anchored off Manila. In obedience to signal from flagship, the "McCulloch" boarded her then returned to former anchorage. Made preparations for going alongside "Cyrus" in the morning to coal ship.


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11 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-4; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for getting underway. Spread fires and at 5.30 began heaving in. Underway at 5.45. Steamed alongside collier; secured at 6.45. Began coaling at 7.30. By order of Captain, RT Andrews and LL Young were released from further confinement.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship. At 1.30, flagship made, "You have picket duty to-night".


4pm to 6pm:

Coaling ship until squall came on.


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12 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Began coaling at 5.30. Sent "Iona" to steamer for fresh provisions. "Callao" came out of Canacao Bay.


8am to meridian:

Finished coaling at 11.50 having received on board in all 201 tons. By order of Captain FA Young was released from confinement, his term of punishment having expired. At 8.15 in obedience to wig-wag signal, "Send to "Culgoa" for fresh provisions immediately", sent "Iona".


Meridian to 4pm:

Shoved off from steamer "Cyrus" and at 1.20 anchored.


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13 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

The "McCulloch" stood out to communicate with incoming vessel. Received 186 lbs beef, 675 lbs vegetables.


8am to meridian:

The "McCulloch" returned after having communicated with sailing vessel, which followed her in and anchored near fleet. The Austrian man-of-war left the harbor. "Boston" left harbor. "Raleigh" finished coaling and returned to her anchorage. Sent boat for provisions and stores, but received none. At 8.50 flagship made signal, "Send to "Peking" for Paymaster’s stores this morning". 1st Division had sub-caliber practice on 3 pdr moving target. Served out "monthly money" to crew.


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14 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

Dressed ship at 6.00, French flag at main.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised first 4 members of gun crews at moving sub-caliber practice. At noon fired salute of 21 guns in celebration of anniversary of the fall of the Bastille. By order of Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded; viz: JG Hartman, "disobedience of orders", 2 hours’ extra duty; R Rost, "disobedience of orders", 4 hours’ extra duty; RT Andrews, "stealing water from the scuttle butt", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. At 8.45 a signal from flagship, "A medical board of survey of which Dr. Broderick is a member meets on "Baltimore" at 1.00 today". Received stores [followed by detailed list of stores received].


Meridian to 4pm:

Hoisted in Paymaster's stores. Loaded 6 x 6 pdr saluting charges, 6 x 6" shell for saluting. Three German men-of-war came in. Sent mail to flagship.


4pm to 6pm:

Received on board in Pay Department for use of officers and crew from supply ship "Culgoa" 282 lbs fresh mutton and 540 lbs fresh vegetables. At sunset undressed ship.


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15 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable N force 1 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

US troops, about 300, from barracks at Cavite, towed to beach near Old Cavite and landed.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised collision drill. Inspected clothing and made out clothing requisitions. Exercised at sub-caliber practice at 3 pdr. Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments Osborne GR, 4 hours’ extra duty; Young FA, 2 hours’ extra duty, Catlin LH same. The English collier "Nyanza" came in during the watch.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Exercised at fire-drill; all ready in 2 min.


6pm to 8pm:

At dark set watch and stationed quarter watch at lookouts under arms.


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16 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable N force 1 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent market boat.


8am to meridian:

At 8.45 flagship wig-wagged, "Sent to "Peking" for soap". 96 lbs of canned sausage having been found unfit for use by Quarterly Board, were by authority of Captain thrown overboard. At 8.10 flagship wig-wagged, "You have picket duty tonight".


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamer "China" standing into the harbor at end of watch.* Inspection board condemned 242 lbs tinned meat, which was thrown overboard.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Steamer "China" anchored near the fleet.


8pm to midnight:

Watch on deck, quarter watch on lookouts under arms.


*[Note: This vessel is bringing more US troops. See http://www.spanamwar.com/transports.htm]


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17 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

The "Boston" and 3 transports coming in at end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Started fires in A and C boilers at 9.00 in obedience to signal from flagship: "Have steam by 4.00 and be ready to move at short notice, the "McCulloch" is under repairs". The "Boston" and transports "Senator", "Colon", and "Zealandia" came in and anchored.*


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.40 flagship made a general wig-wag signal, "Sampson has destroyed all the ships in the Spanish squadron". ** A Japanese man-of-war came in the harbor and fired a salute of 13 guns. Flagship answered gun for gun.


*[Note: Vessels bringing in yet more US troops. See hyperlinks]


**[Note: This refers to Admiral William T Sampson’s victory over the Spaniards at the battle of Santiago, Cuba. See hyperlink]


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18 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steam on boilers B, C and D, "standing by". Watch on deck, quarter watch at lookouts under arms.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; Exercised Marine Guard at Manual of Arms for 15 minutes. Exercised first 4 members in each gun division at moving sub-caliber practice. Tested bells, annunciators etc. Board of Survey condemned to be thrown overboard the following Paymaster's stores, viz: 24 lbs boiled beef, 4 lbs roast beef, 2 lbs corned beef, 2 lbs mutton, 2 lbs sausage 4 lbs butter, 50 lbs flour and 7½ lbs tomatoes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent boats to "Peking" and provision steamer for stores and provisions.


4pm to 6pm:

Received from cold storage steamer "Culgoa", 8 boxes apples, 405 lbs potatoes, 46 lbs mutton (fresh.). Received stores from "Peking" [followed by list of stores].


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19 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

"Boston" got underway and moved inshore, near camp of troops.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised sub-caliber practice. Drilled marines at infantry.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.17, flagship made signal 231 to this ship; got underway to communicate with incoming British bark. Japanese man-of-war left port.


4pm to 8pm:

Communicated with British bark, "Ancenis", (EE Robbins)*, 55 days out from Yokohama and desiring to enter port for cargo. Sent an official to warn her off, an entry of which was made in her official log. Then stood out to meet "Filipina" sighted coming in. Returned to anchorage. At 6.15 anchored in 4½ fathoms, 30 fathoms starboard chain.


*[Note: This vessel was built as "Lillian L Robbins" but was undergoing a name change to "Ancenis" at this time. See http://clydeships.co.uk/view.php?year_built=&builder=&ref=19886&vessel=LILLIAN+L+ROBBINS]


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20 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind SE veering W force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

"Australia" shifted berth. Picket boat came in at daylight.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Served out clothing and small stores to crew. Exercised gun divisions at sub-caliber practice, 6".


Meridian to 4pm:

Received on board stores from "City of Peking" in Pay Department; viz: 703 lbs sugar, 1032 lbs roast beef, 700 lbs flour. Also received assorted medical stores from "City of Peking".


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


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21 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

At [not entered] flagship made signal 231, got underway and hove to British [sailing] ship "Fort Stuart".* Send an officer to board her and order her to report to Commander-in-Chief." At end of watch standing back to anchorage.


8am to meridian:

Anchored at 8.32 in 4½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. The "McCulloch" got underway and communicated with the British ship "Fort Stuart", and then with a steamer. The transport "City of Sidney" [sic] left for San Francisco, taking mail. Half-masted colors with flagship while a funeral party went ashore from collier "Cyrus". Board of Survey condemned 209½ lbs fresh vegetables and by order of Commanding Officer were thrown overboard.


*[Note: See also https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+1373/1/66]


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22 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.42, Long 120.50

[Wind variable force 1-3 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

"McCulloch" got underway at 5.00 and stood to the Northward. Flag Lieutenant came on board at 7.00 and we immediately got underway.


8am to meridian:

Stood around foreign fleet and then headed for Corregidor Id; at end of watch heading into Mariveles Bay


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamed out of Mariveles Bay and standing in to anchorage. Came to anchor at 3.26, in 5 fathoms water 30 fathoms starboard chain.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters and provided battery at 5.30, after which had "fire quarters". All divisions "ready" in 1 m 20 sec. Secured at 5.40. Received from supply vessel "Culgoa" 246 lbs fresh mutton and 540 lbs fresh vegetables.

"McCulloch" returned to anchorage at 7.00.


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23 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E and N force 1-2 and calm; overcast with drizzle; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.30 the transport "Australia" got underway and left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

Surveyed and condemned to be thrown overboard, 6 lbs roast beef, 6 lbs boiled beef, 20 lbs fresh vegetables.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.50 got underway and stood to Northward, steam launch in tow and at 2.10 came to off Malabon and landed 2 army officers and a guide. At 3.05 got underway and stood back to anchorage.


4pm to 6pm:

Standing in from Malabon toward anchorage. Anchored at 4.25 in 5½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Sent for mail.


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24 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 1-4; overcast with rain; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

At 11.00, HMS "Swift" communicated with flagship; then returned to anchorage off Manila.

Neutral fleet fired salute at noon.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Board of Survey condemned to be thrown overboard 15 lbs vegetables.


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25 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. After quarters, exercised at sub-caliber target practice, moving. Got underway at 10.59 to communicate with strange vessel coming in. It proved to be the transport "Newport" with General Merritt* and troops. Anchored at 12.00, same bearings.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.10 the German flagship "Kaiser" left the harbor. Received mail from US per "Newport". At 1.30, flagship fired a salute of 13 guns.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery. Sent out picket launch at 7.00.


*[Note: General Merritt became the first US military governor of the Philippines. See hyperlink.]


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26 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-4; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 79°F]


4am to 8am:

"Raleigh" got underway and shifted berth near "Boston" at 6.00.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised at moving sub-caliber practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Made preparations for getting underway and secured again. A French man-of-war came in and at end of watch a small English gunboat started out with our mail for Hong Kong. Sent for fresh provisions. A Board of Medical Survey with Surgeon Crawford USN came on board and surveyed JP Brotherton, Oiler.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30 HMS "Plover" left the harbor, after having communicated with flagship.


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27 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-6; cloudy with rain showers; air temperature average 79°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.00 "Manila" got underway and stood out and with "Helen Reid" in tow.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.00 and exercised at sub-caliber practice, moving target. Captain awarded the following punishments: P Healy, Westermark A, each 2 hours’ extra duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.05 flagship wig-wagged, "Board large canoe passing in to Cavite"; did so and answered "Empty canoe". Sent for mail. German steamer "Martha" came to anchor near the fleet.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. German flagship came in. At dark set watch and stationed lookouts.


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28 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-4; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

A German man-of-war went out.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 after which had "Collision Drill"; everything closed and collision mat in place in 8 minutes. At 11.30 the French man-of-war "Bruix" left the harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Watch on deck, quarter watch on lookouts under arms.


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29 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, John P Brotherton (Oiler) via "City of Peking". P Hill (CGM) discharged by reason of expiration of enlistment. Exercised at fire quarters. All ready in 1 min. 30 sec.

The following stores were condemned by survey and thrown overboard by order of Commanding Officer: 118 lbs fresh vegetables; 5 lbs butter, 4 lbs roast beef, 2 lbs sausage. Received 10,000 6 mm cartridges from "Charleston".


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery. "Zafiro" left the harbor at 4.05.


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30 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable W force 1-2; broken cloud with rain showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

"McCulloch" left the harbor at early daylight and stood to the Northward, returning at 7.45.


8am to meridian:

At 8.05, flagship wig-wagged to fleet, "Send immediately to flagship all captured Spanish flags", and by order of flagship repeated signal to "Manila". Commanding Officer received a commission advancing him 9 numbers on list of Commanders from June 6.


Meridian to 4pm:

Re-enlisted Patrick Hill, (CGM) for 3 years. Sent mail to "City of Peking". Sent boat for fresh provisions. A strange vessel sighted at end of watch.


4pm to 8pm:

Got underway and stood out; found strange vessel to be German Steamer "Trinidad" with coal for German fleet. Ordered her to report to Rear Admiral Dewey. Stood back toward anchorage. At 7.05 let go starboard anchor, 4¾ fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain. Received from cold storage steamer "Culgoa" 246 lbs fresh mutton, 2 boxes potatoes.


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31 July 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 2-6; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

89 lbs fresh vegetables received yesterday from "Culgoa", having been found unfit for issue, were thrown overboard.


8am to meridian:

Captain awarded the following punishments: Osborne GR, 1 hour’s extra duty; Catlin LH, 2 hours’ extra duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.05 got underway to communicate with US transports "Indiana", "Ohio", "Valencia", "Morgan City" and "City of Para".


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Sent for and received US mail. At dark set watch and stationed quarter watch at lookouts.



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1898


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1 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.60, Long 120.93 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable SW force 2-6; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Artillery and musketry heard in direction of Malate.


4am to 8am:

A German collier left harbor.


8am to meridian:

At 8.35 Flag Lieutenant came on board with Brig. Gen. Babcock USV, Chief of Staff of General Merritt and a party of army engineers. Spread fires and at 8.45 got underway, steam launch in tow; stood down to mouth of Paranaque River and lay off while boat in charge of officer went ashore and brought off two other army engineers; stood away again at 11.35 toward Malabon, steaming slowly. Passing Manila at end.


Meridian to 4pm:

Found the surf too heavy to land through at Malabon and returned to anchorage, coming to anchor in 4¾ fathoms, with 30 fathoms starboard chain. General Babcock and party left the ship at 3.30.


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2 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-5; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


Meridian to 4pm:

Half-masted colors. German man-of-war came in and anchored in neutral fleet.


4pm to 6pm:

Received in Pay Department from flagship, $1,000 Mexican, US value $4540 00/100. Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery.


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3 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 2-6; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Watch on deck quarter watch on lookout under arms.


4am to 8am:

A German man-of-war left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised at sub-caliber practice; exercised marines at extended order drill. By order of Captain, F Bettencourt was given 1 hour extra duty, for "having gear in lucky bag".


Meridian to 4pm:

Paid monthly money to crew. Sent boat for fresh provisions. At 2.15 received tel. sig. from flagship, "Send slow boats to arsenal for stowage when convenient". Sent sailing launch, 1st & 2nd cutters and dinghy ashore with spare spars and lumber. A German gunboat came in.


4pm to 6pm:

HIGMS "Cormoran" and "Prinzess Wilhelm" left the harbor. Working party returned on board. Received mail on board per "Cormoran". At dark set watch and stationed lookouts.


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4 August 1898

At Manila Bay and at Mariveles Bay

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 3-8; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Tested flood cocks in shell room and magazines, inspected gun cylinders and found them full. By order of Commanding Officer, placed Hartman G in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days, and Kerston RJ in confinement in double irons for 5 days; both for being drunk on duty. USS "Monterey" and steamer "Brutus" came into the harbor and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.20 flagship wig-wagged, "Go down to Mariveles; anchor there tonight; get under way in the morning and go outside and look for "Zafiro" or anything else and return to present anchorage". At 3.00 got underway and stood to westward leaving "Iona" and her crew behind.


4pm to 6pm:

Standing down towards Mariveles Bay. Mustered at quarters at 5.30.


6pm to 8pm:

Stood into Mariveles Bay and at 6.45 anchored in 13¾ fathoms veered to 60 fathoms starboard chain. German men-of-war "Kaiser" and "Cormoran" in port.


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5 August 1898

At Mariveles Bay and Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 3-7; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Got underway at 7.30. Started fires in boiler A at 6.15. German flagship left harbor at 5.00.


8am to meridian:

Stood out past Haycock Island, slow until 9.15 when headed around and into Boca Chica. Stood up for anchorage. Passed HIGMS "Kaiserin Augusta" bound out. At 12.00 let go starboard anchor in 5 fathoms water 30 fathoms chain.


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6 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 2-6; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.35 flagship wigwagged, "Send steam launch to arsenal at 9.00 sharp for General Anderson".


8am to meridian:

Sent steam launch to arsenal at 9.00.


4pm to 6pm:

"Kaiserin Augusta" returned to anchorage amid the foreign fleet.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.30 flagship signaled to fleet, "Throw search lights on Malate Fort, but not on our lines to southward".


8pm to midnight:

Artillery firing on shore between 10.00 and 11.00.


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7 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 2-5; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

"Monterey" and "McCulloch" went alongside steamer "Cyrus" at daylight.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 held general muster and read "Articles for the Government of the Navy". Officers inspected the ship and living quarters.


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8 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SW force 2-4; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

USS "Monterey" shoved off from "Cyrus" and anchored in outer anchorage at 6.00. At 6.20, flagship made wig-wag signal, "Send steam launch at 8.30 to Paranaque to report to Lieut Elliott; same duty as yesterday". At 6.40, flagship wigwagged to this ship, "Go alongside "Cyrus" and fill up with coal". Spread fires, hove up and steamed alongside "Cyrus", securing at end.


8am to meridian:

Commenced coaling at 9.30.


6pm to 8pm:

Coaling ship throughout. At 6.45 flagship made general signal, "Send for mail". Received US Mail on board.

At 6.05, flagship made wigwag to this ship, "Send for men from hospital". Received from US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, J Murray (Coxn) and C McCurdy (App1c).


8pm to midnight:

Knocked off coaling at 8.10.


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9 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SW force 1-6; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Coaling ship.


8am to meridian:

Finished coaling at 8.30 having received on board in all 140 tons. Cast off from "Cyrus" at 8.45 and steamed over to former anchorage and at 9.00 came to with starboard anchor in 5 fathoms water 30 fathoms chain.

Neutral fleet got underway third hour. HIGMS "Prinzess Wilhelm" stood out toward Boca with two merchant ships; the "Kaiser" and "Kaiserin Augusta" to the northward accompanied by the two French men-of-war, "Bayard" and "Bruix". HMS "Immortalité" and "Iphigenia" anchored near our fleet, the "Swift" and "Linnet" still underway at end. Neutral merchant ship flying English flag anchored in Canacao Bay.


Meridian to 4pm:

Transferred to USS "Manila" Thos. Murray (Coxn) by order of Commander-in-Chief. Inspected gun cylinders and electric firing apparatus.


4pm to 6pm:

Moored "Iona" near the "Nanshan". Took crew aboard and at 5.00 got underway and stood to northward, accompanied by "Petrel". By order of Captain threw overboard 66 lbs vegetables condemned by Board of Survey. At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.07 anchored in 7½ fathoms of water veered to 45 fathoms of chain.


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10 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.58, Long 120.91

[Wind variable SW force 2-4; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

Cleared ship for action. Flagship made general signal, "Attack is postponed".


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.18 spread fires, got underway and moved in, coming to 1 mile from breakwater, starboard anchor, 30 fathoms chain.


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11 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.94

[Wind variable SW force 1-2; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


Meridian to 4pm:

"Callao" came down with mail and provisions.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and provided battery. Received in Pay Department, per "Callao" from "Culgoa": 246 lbs fresh mutton and 4 boxes fresh vegetables. 322 lbs fresh vegetables having been condemned by Board of Survey were by order of Captain thrown overboard.


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12 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.94

[Wind variable SW force 3-5; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

Flag Lieutenant visited the ship from "Callao" at 10.20.


4pm to 6pm:

Japanese flagship came in and exchanged salutes of 13 guns with "Olympia" and "Immortalité". At dark set watch and stationed quarter watch on lookouts.


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13 August 1898

At Manila Bay off Pasig River entrance.*

Lat 14.59, Long 120.95

[Wind mainly SW force 3-5; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

"McCulloch" came up and anchored near us, sending an officer on board.


8am to meridian:

Called all hands "up anchor" at 8.45. Fleet got underway at 8.52 and took station for bombarding. "Concord" off Pasig River entrance, "Monterey" off 10" battery, "Charleston", "Boston", "Baltimore" off Luneta; "Olympia", "Raleigh", "Petrel", "Callao" and "McCulloch" off powder magazine battery. Ships off powder magazine commenced firing at 9.30. Ceased firing at intervals; 10.50 ceased firing. Sent boat with white flag, Belgian flag aft to communicate with enemy. Crew at General Quarters. At 10.50 "Olympia" made "DWHB".


Meridian to 4pm:

Flagship made signals at 12.10 – 2012, at 12.15 – 2012, 0736 and 3657, and 4169 at 2.30. "Enemy has surrendered". Then prep. 131 and 1258. Anchored at 3.15 in 5 fathoms water 30 fathoms starboard chain.


4pm to 6pm:

Signals: at 4.55, flagship to fleet, 115; banked fires; at 5.30, Tel. 496, 9080; Gen. 5732; 5.45 the US ensign was hoisted ashore and at 5.50 flagship signaled to fleet, Tel. 4060, 6576, 6509; fleet fired national salute. Expended 21 x 6 pdr blank charges. At 5.30, mustered at quarters and provided battery.


6pm to 8pm:

HIGMS "Kaiserin Augusta" left harbor. "Concord" off Pasig River entrance.


*[Note: This means the ship is directly in front of the city of Manila. 13th August was the day of the so-called "Battle of Manila". In reality, it was not a true battle but an arrangement made whereby the Spanish forces could surrender with honor. The US wanted to make sure that the Philippine insurgents would not take the city and establish control over the islands, which the US wanted for itself. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Manila_(1898)]


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14 August 1898

At Manila Bay off Pasig River entrance.

Lat 14.60, Long 120.95

[Wind mainly WSW force 3-5; overcast with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Signals at 6.45, flagship to fleet, 5542, Desig. "E", Tel. 3022, 4204, 9232. At 7.30, signaled to flagship, Tel. 4079, 5116 and Gen. 201; flag answered 5542.


8am to meridian:

Broke out and housed awnings. A Japanese man-of-war left harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

HIGMS "Cormoran" came in with 4 merchant steamers. German fleet shifted anchorage. At 2.40 "Irma" returned. Sent mail for US to flagship. German and French squadrons moved further to southward. 722 lbs of hard bread, having been found by Board of Survey as unfit for issue, were by order of Captain thrown overboard.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.50, flagship signaled to fleet, "All restrictions on lights revoked " and "Use searchlights at discretion when necessary".


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15 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 2-8; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. At 11.20 got underway, steam in boilers B, C and D, and stood for anchorage near Cavite. Anchored at 11.32 in 5 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent boat for fresh provisions.


4pm to 6pm:

"McCulloch" got underway and anchored near fleet. Received in Pay Department 287 lbs fresh mutton and 8 boxes fresh vegetables. 380 lbs of vegetables having been found by Board of Survey unfit for issue were by order of Captain thrown overboard. One box (135 lbs) was lost overboard in transfer.


6pm to 8pm:

Shut off boiler B at 6.30. Board of Survey condemned and threw overboard 380 lbs potatoes.


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16 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 2-7 becoming S force 1-2; cloudy with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent party ashore and brought off the boats stored in arsenal.


Meridian to 4pm:

The "Baltimore" left port. At 2.00 sighted "Monadnock" and collier "Nero" coming in. Brought off boat gear from "Nanshan".


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17 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 1-3; broken cloud with rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent market boat ashore.


8am to meridian:

"Monadnock" and "Monterey" moved out and anchored off Cavite.


Meridian to 4pm:

Shipped awning stanchions, hand rails, binnacles and gear sent below in clearing ship for action.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters. Received from supply steamer: 358 lbs fresh beef and 7 lbs vegetables.

Condemned by Board of Survey, and thrown overboard by order of Commanding Officer, 132 lbs potatoes.


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18 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable W force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with mist and thundery rain showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Overhauled boat gear. Tested flood cocks. Sent mail to flagship. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Goldman M, "Not wearing shoes to quarters", 1 hour extra duty; Babcock HH, "Slow in manning ash whip", 6 hours’ extra duty. Smith RX, "Not obeying orders and threatening Chief Master at Arms", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water. Anderson J, "Creating a disturbance under forecastle during morning watch", 2 hours’ extra duty. Board of Survey condemned 208 lbs fresh vegetables and by order of Commanding Officer they were thrown overboard.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and served out clean hammocks.


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19 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable N force 1-5 and calm; broken cloud with thundery rain showers and squalls later; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

HMS "Rattler" shifted anchorage, anchoring off Manila. Scrubbed hammocks.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; PA Paymaster ED Ryan absent. By order of Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded, viz: G Fraser, "lying down and sleeping on watch", 4 hours on quarter deck; AJ Gignac, "not standing watch properly", 2 hours on quarter deck. By same authority released RX Smith at 10.30. At 10.20, PA Paymaster ED Ryan returned aboard.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 after which had "Fire Quarters" and "Collision Drill". All ready for former in 2 minutes and latter 1 minute.


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20 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable NW force 1-4; broken cloud with thundery rain showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Received gangway ladders from storage on "Nanshan".


4pm to 6pm:

Lost dinghy while returning in tow of steam launch. Dinghy was loaded with 7 bags of sand and two men. Water was seen rising in her; launch was stopped and dinghy hauled alongside. An attempt was made to get out sand, when dinghy opened up aft and went down.


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21 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable WSW force 2-5; overcast with thundery rain showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

German flagship left harbor.


8am to meridian:

Two transports, the "Peru" and the "Pueblo" [most likely "City of Puebla"] arrived with troops. The German gunboat "Cormoran" left.


4pm to 6pm:

By order of Captain threw overboard 176¾ lbs potatoes condemned by Board of Survey. Received from supply steamer 287 lbs mutton, and 3 boxes vegetables. The "Zafiro" came in.


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22 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 2-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and drilled sections at light marching order. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Pfaff E, "Skylarking under forecastle after pipe down"; Cervantes LI, same, 2 hours on quarter deck from 8.00 to 10.00; Elkin E "Talking while on post", 2 hours’ extra duty. A General Court Martial met on board at 10.30. Sent mail to flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

General Court Martial in session as on previous watch. Sent "Iona" to storeship "Honolulu" for stores.


4pm to 6pm:

Received in Pay Department 165⅛ gals beans, 700 lbs biscuit, 400 lbs coffee, 96 lbs roast mutton, 150 lbs raisins, 675 lbs rice, 384 lbs sausage, 200 lbs salt beef, 216 lbs butter, 960 lbs ham, 114 lbs pickles, 800 lbs salt pork, 1813 lbs sugar. Board of Survey condemned to be thrown overboard 6 lbs pork sausage. Court Martial adjourned at 4.25 until 10.00 tomorrow. Mustered at quarters at 5.30.


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23 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SW force 1-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; formed for muster and published a telegram from the President,* date August 22, transmitting the thanks of the President and the Nation to the squadron. Exercised as follows: First Division, Pistols; Second, Instruction at Battery; Third and Powder and Marines, Infantry. At 10.00, General Court Martial convened aboard; adjourned at 11.30. Expended 1 x 6 pdr blank charge. Board of Survey met to survey lost dinghy etc.


Meridian to 4pm:

General Court Martial reconvened at 1.00. Sent boat for fresh provisions. Sent whaleboat for sand.

Transport "China" came in.


4pm to 8pm:

General Court Martial adjourned at 5.00 until 10.00 tomorrow. By order of Captain R Rost was given 5 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water, for being drunk on board.


*[Note: William McKinley.]


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24 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly WSW force 1-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.30 "Baltimore" and "Raleigh" got underway and stood down and anchored off flagship. "Monadnock" went alongside "Nyanza". 242¼ lbs of vegetables received from "Callao" having been found by Board of Survey unfit for issue, were by order of Captain thrown overboard.


8am to meridian:

Court met at 10.00 and at 11.40 adjourned until 2.00 tomorrow. Transports: "City of Rio" ["City of Rio de Janeiro"] and "Pennsylvania" came in during the watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received from "Nanshan" 2000 lbs flour; 760 lbs tinned vegetables, 420 lbs tinned tomatoes.


4pm to 8pm:

Transport "Zealandia" left harbor.


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25 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly WSW force 2-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Sent mail.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00 the "Raleigh" got underway and stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Court reconvened at 2.00. Expended 1 saluting charge.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30 General Court Martial adjourned. At 5.30 mustered at quarters. Received in Pay Department from supply steamer 287 lbs fresh mutton and 3 boxes vegetables and by order of Captain threw overboard 104½ lbs vegetables condemned by Board of Survey.


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26 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 2-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

"McCulloch" left harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

General Court Martial reconvened on board at 2.00 and adjourned at 3.30. At 1.40 "Olympia" hauled down Admiral’s flag and it was hoisted on "Baltimore". At 3.45 "Olympia" got underway and stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

"McCulloch" returned to anchorage at 6.00.


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27 August 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind SW force 1-4 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

"Petrel" left harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received on board 317 lbs fresh meat in Pay Department. A steamer came in.


4pm to 8pm:

"Petrel" came in and anchored in former berth at 5.45.


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28 August 1898

At Manila Bay and en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SW force 1-3; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F; sea average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

Turned over tug "Iona" to "Monterey". Made preparations and got underway at noon.


Meridian to 4pm:

Standing out through Boca Chica, conned by Captain. At 2.55 brought ship to course W14°N, Haycock Island [La Monja Island] bearing S distant 14 miles.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming along W coast of Luzon. At 4.45 changed course to NW¾N. By order of Commanding Officer, R Rost was released from confinement.


6pm to 8pm:

Crossing mouth of Subic Bay.


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29 August 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 16.45, Long 118.62

[Wind WSW backing SW force 1-4; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F; sea average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Steaming along W coast of Luzon on course NW¾N.


8am to meridian:

Set clock back 12 minutes last hour.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.00 passed an English 3-masted steamer standing to the SE.


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30 August 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 19.16, Long 116.90

[Wind mainly WSW force 1-5; sea moderate; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 83°F; sea average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Standing course NW¾W. under steam from boilers B, C and D.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.00 changed course to NW¼N.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 changed course to NW½N.


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31 August 1898

At sea and at Hong Kong.

Lat 21.60, Long 114.82

[Wind mainly W force 5-1; sea moderate to smooth; cloudy; air temperature average 83°F; sea average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.37 changed course to NW¼W. Sounded in 51 fathoms.


8am to meridian:

By order of Captain placed Geo. Frazer in solitary confinement on bread and water for 24 hours at 10.40, for "not obeying orders of Chief Boatswain's Mate and for calling him a liar".


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.40 sighted Lema Island [Tamkan] and at 3.20 made out Waglan Light. At end of watch E end Lema Island bore WNW distant about 5 miles.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.50 E of Waglan Light and stood into Tathong Channel.


6pm to 8pm:

Stood into anchorage and came to off Kowloon Docks in 10 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms on starboard chain, at 7.10. An officer from HBMS "Blenheim" made a call on board.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1898


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1 September 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.294, Long 114.168

[Wind mainly SW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 84°F]


4am to 8am:

Got underway at 7.15 and hauled into dry dock. Dock gates closed at 8.00.


8am to meridian:

Dock force cleaning ship’s bottom. At 11.00 sent port watch ashore on 48 hours liberty. At 10.20 released Geo. Frazer by order of Commanding Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

In dock. Overhauled outboard valve. Began painting bottom at 3.00. At 3.00 transport "China" came in.


4pm to 8pm:

Dock force at work cleaning injection strainers and re-driving rivets. Finished painting bottom (first coat) at 5.00.


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2 September 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.294, Long 114.168

[Wind variable W force 1-2; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 83°F]


8am to meridian:

Received in Pay Department 114 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables. "Olympia" left dock at 8.30.


Meridian to 4pm:

Dockyard workmen engaged painting ship's bottom, renewing zincs and minor repairs. McPherson EM sent to Government Civil Hospital at 2.00.


[Addition at end of log]

In accordance with Art. 1594 Par. 9: Examined all outboard valves connected with the engines and boilers of this vessel and found them in good condition. Examined shaft tubes and propellers; found shafts down in tubes stuffing boxes 1/32", and in strut bearings the same amount. Straightened the tips of the blades which were found slightly bent. Renewed zincs in all openings. Signed AB Howard, Lieutenant USN.


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3 September 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable SW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.35 started to flood dock. At 7.55 left dock and headed towards buoy No.10. The Executive Officer examined all sea valves and found them in good condition, and renewed zincs in outboard orifices.


8am to meridian:

At 8.45 the "Raleigh" left the harbor. Starboard Watch liberty party went ashore. Port Watch liberty party returned on board excepting the following, who remained absent without leave: WC Dixon, GL Fuller, J Gallagher, P Mahoney, WE Miles, N Nikkelsen, J Rooney, T Smith, HP Orndorff, FA Young. WB Sheehan returned on board 2 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Commodore commanding Naval Station and Commanding Officer of "Blenheim" * made official calls on board. At 3.30 "Olympia" signaled, "Send a boat". N Nikkelsen returned on board 5½ hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.28 "Olympia" got underway and left the harbor. Received stores [followed by detailed list of stores received].


*[Note: Captain Frederic Fisher, later an Admiral.]


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4 September 1898

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind SW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.20 coal lighters came alongside, began coaling. Sent officer on shore to bring off Lagerholm who had been held by local police. Received in Pay Department 114 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

Captain made official calls upon HBMSs "Barfleur", "Powerful", "Iphigenia", and "Plover". USS "Boston" came in at 10.45 and moored to a buoy. James Byrdson, overstaying liberty from the "Raleigh", reported on board and was assigned station. An officer representing the Captain of "Barfleur" made an official visit on board.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent ashore a reward of 20 dollars (Mexican) each for arrest and delivery aboard of the following men, viz:

WC Dixon, GL Fuller, J Gallagher, P Mahoney, WE Miles, J Pinter, J Rooney, T Smith, C Smith, HP Orndorff, FA Young, C Whitney, H Wilson. A McLean, straggler from the "Olympia", delivered himself aboard.


8pm to midnight:

J Gallagher returned aboard 33 hours over time.


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5 September 1898

At Hong Kong and en route to Manila

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable 1-2 and S force 3; broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8am:

USS "Boston" shifted berth at 6.00, anchoring off Kowloon Docks. HIGMS "Kaiserin Augusta" came in the harbor at 8.00. Received in Pay Department 114 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables.


8am to meridian:

Received medical and other stores [followed by detailed list of stores received]. The Commanding Officers of the "Boston," HMS "Powerful" and "Plover" paid an official visit aboard. Liberty party returned aboard except 13 over time. The following stragglers from the "Olympia" came aboard. viz: CN Osterbury and F May, the latter being brought off by police. GL Fuller, H Orndorff and F Young returned 48 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

The following men of the USS "Olympia" came on board: Crown EE, Smyth CW, Somers J, Nutcher C, Marks J, Higgins S, Cushing C, Callin D, McNuff WC, Bloke ME, Burns A. The following "Olympia" men were brought on board by police: Johnson F, Dalton JJ, Shulz P, Farrel J, Saunders S.

Rooney J and Wilson HWB were brought on board by police, drunk. Unshackled chain and ran off ship rope at 3.55. McPherson EM returned from Government Civil Hospital at 3.50.


4pm to 6pm:

The following stragglers from the "Olympia" reported aboard, viz: LW Schmolek and CC Grimley. Received in Pay Department from sale of bill of exchange for £2,000 sterling, $20,425.53 Mexican. At 4.40, got underway and stood out of port to the eastward, conned by Captain. Enlisted for 3 years’ general service, Henri Granier.


6pm to 8pm:

Course SE by S.


8pm to midnight:

Steering course SSE½E.


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6 September 1898

At sea en route to Manila.

Lat 19.54, Long 115.91

[Wind SW veering NE force 1-2; sea smooth; broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F; sea average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Under steam from boilers A B and C, steering course SSE½S. Sighted barkentine to E at sunrise.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and overhauled battery. Absentees WC Dixon, GL Fuller, J Gallagher, P Mahoney, WE Miles, T Smith, C Smith, FA Young, C Whitney, H Wilson, H Orndorff, Wiggles EM, Hickox GL, Lawrence H. The following stragglers from the USS "Olympia" came on board yesterday: Coyle TD, Bird WD, Phelan W, Bowers J, Reardon FJ, Reeves J, Weir J. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Jorgensen PC and Johnson A, "drunk and unfit for duty on board ship",4 th class conduct.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 passed a steamer bound to westward.


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7 September 1898

At sea en route to Manila.

Lat 16.38, Long 118.72

[Wind NE backing N force 2-4; sea smooth; broken cloud with occasional showers; air temperature average 83°F; sea average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Under steam from boilers A B and C, steering course SSE½S.


8am to meridian:

At 11.00 sighted smoke of the "Baltimore" to the S heading about NW. Mustered at 9.30; absentees as before.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00 changed course to SE¾S.


4pm to 6pm:

Passed steamer bound to W. Land in sight on port bow last hour.


8pm to midnight:

At 11.45 sighted land for'd of port beam.


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8 September 1898

At sea and at Manila Bay.

Lat 14.56, Long 120.95

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 84°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steering course SE¾S until 2.53 when Corregidor Island was sighted. Then changed to E¼N.


4am to 8am:

Standing down for Corregidor Island [various courses] into Boca Chica. Standing up Manila Bay.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 anchored in 8 fathoms veered to 30 fathoms starboard chain. Transferred stragglers from the "Olympia" to that vessel. At 8.53, exchanged distinguishing pennants with flagship. Commanding Officer made official calls upon the men-of-war in the harbor. Officers representing the Commanding Officers of "Immortalité" and "Prinzess Wilhelm" made calls of courtesy. The following men-of-war in the harbor: HBMSs "Immortalité", "Pigmy", "Swift;" HIGMS "Prinzess Wilhelm", and French vessel "Pascal".


4pm to 8pm:

Got underway at 4.00 and stood toward Cavite; anchored at 5.32 in 3¼ fathoms 10 fathoms chain. Sent Bryden J to "Raleigh".


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9 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 84°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Armed quarter watch on deck.


8am to meridian:

At 12.00 the transport "Pennsylvania" got underway; at 11.00 HBMS "Pigmy".


Meridian to 4pm:

HMS "Powerful" came into the harbor at 3.30. "City of Puebla" went to Manila at 3.00.


8pm to midnight:

Quarter watch on deck. 3 Spaniards representing themselves as refugees from Bakar came on board and were allowed to remain overnight.


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10 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable force 1-3; overcast with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Crew engaged painting spars, funnel etc.


8am to meridian:

Received mail from flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

HBMS "Immortalité" left the harbor. The "Raleigh" went to anchorage off Manila.


4pm to 8pm:

Steamer "St.Paul" left anchorage at 5.00 and stood toward Manila.


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11 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind mainly variable W force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4pm to 8pm:

English steamer came in and anchored off Manila. HWB Wilson, having been found under the influence of liquor, was by order of Captain placed under sentry's charge for safe keeping.


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12 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable SW force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

"Monterey" alongside "Nanshan" and "Callao" alongside "Brutus".


8am to meridian:

Captain awarded the following punishments: Harvey GJ, to report each morning for 2 weeks to officer of deck that he is in uniform; Ross DF, reduced 1 class; Lassig CE, same; Peterson LG, 2 hours’ extra duty.

At 11.00, flagship to fleet, "Steamer "Newport" will sail today at 4.00".


Meridian to 4pm:

By order of Commanding Officer, released HWB Wilson from sentry's charge.


8pm to midnight:

Quarter watch on deck.


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13 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable mainly SW force 1-4; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

"Boston" came in during night. Painting ship.


8am to meridian:

Received US mail brought from Hong Kong by "Boston". "Monterey" shoved off from "Nanshan" and resumed former anchorage.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received from USS "Boston" the following stragglers from this vessel: Dixon WC, Mahoney P, Smith T, Smith RX, Wiggle EM, Baker GW, Hickox GL, Lawrence H. A reward of $20 (Mexican) was paid the Hong Kong police for the delivery of each of the above, except SmithT and Mahoney P.


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14 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable mainly SW force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Painting and touching up about ship. Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Absentees: Miles EW (Painter), Whitney A (CP).


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15 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable mainly SW force 1-4; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Scrubbed all boat gear.


8am to meridian:

Signals; at 9.35 "Nero" repeated from flag, "Opportunity to send mail to Hong Kong; have mail aboard "F" by 4.00".


Meridian to 4pm:

"Petrel" got underway and stood out at 3.50.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.25 flagship "Olympia" got underway and at 5.15 came to off Cavite.


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16 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable mainly SW force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

Patrick Hill, Chief Gunner's Mate, was ordered by Commander-in-Chief to report for examination for appointment to the grade of Acting Gunner. Surgeon PG Broderick ordered on Medical Examining Board and Lieut. CM McCormick as member and recorder of Naval Examining Board to meet Sept. 17 inst. A Medical Board of which Medical Inspector Price was senior member met on board.


4pm to 8pm:

Flagship made general signal, "Keep armed anchor watch", and "Half-mast colors at 8.00 tomorrow for death of Empress of Austria".* An English gunboat left harbor. Armed quarter watch on deck.


*[Note: Empress Elisabeth was murdered by an anarchist. See hyperlink]


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17 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable mainly SW force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Aired bedding. Half-masted colors for death of Empress of Austria.


4pm to 8pm:

By order of Commanding Officer, Wilson, H.W.B. was released from confinement.


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18 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable mainly SW force 1-3, SSE later; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and Captain inspected ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

"Baltimore" came in and anchored. "Raleigh" shifted anchorage from off Manila to Cavite.


4pm to 8pm:

USS "Boston" shifted anchorage to Cavite.


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19 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Received on board A. Whitney from the "Baltimore". "Raleigh" went alongside "Nanshan" and "Boston" shifted berth, anchoring further in the harbor; "McCulloch" shifted from Manila to Cavite. Steamer "Nero" shifted to Manila and steamer "Brutus" shifted anchorage. All soon after daylight.


8am to meridian:

At 10.30, flagship wigwagged, "A Court-Martial will be convened on "Concord" at 1.00".


Meridian to 4pm:

A General Court Martial convened on board at 1.10, Commander Asa Walker, President, and at 3.00 court adjourned to await action of convening authority. Received mail from flagship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.10, flagship fired a salute of 11 guns.


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20 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.25 "Manila" and "Boston" got underway and stood out. "Baltimore" underway last part.


8am to meridian:

"Raleigh" and "Callao" left harbor. Equipped marines and company in light marching order for landing. P Hill went on board "Monterey" before an Examining Board. Lieut. CM McCormick went on board "Monterey" as member of Examining Board.


4pm to 8pm:

"McCulloch" left anchorage and returned to Manila. Lieut. CM McCormick returned from duty on Examining Board. Armed quarter watch on deck.


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21 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable W force 1-4; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

SS "Callao" returned at 7.00.


8am to meridian:

Lieut. PW Hourigan USN detached and ordered to US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, left the ship. J Londerman and F Lagerholm transferred to US Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, left ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Served out monthly issues of small stores. Steamer "Puebla" ["City of Puebla"] left harbor.


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22 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Meridian to 4pm:

An English and an American steamer came in and anchored off Manila. Steamer "City of Rio de Janeiro" left harbor at 3.00.


4pm to 8pm:

Received in Pay Department 369 lbs mutton from steamer "Culgoa".


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23 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in breaking out fore hold. Received in Pay Department from Fleet Paymaster, $10,000 Mexican, value $4540.00 US currency.


Meridian to 4pm:

Finished breaking out and cleaning fore hold. The Executive Officer and Chief Engineer inspected the current and mechanical devices in fore hold and found them in good condition. Started to restore hold. Tested hand pumps.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished storing fore hold.


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24 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable E force 1-4; broken cloud with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Aired bedding. Received stores from "Nanshan" [followed by list of stores received].


8pm to midnight:

At 9.00 flagship to fleet: "Hereafter send to 'Duke of Sutherland" for fresh provisions.


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25 September 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.59, Long 120.93

[Wind variable E force 1-4; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


Commencement to 4am:

The "McCulloch" came into port with a vessel in tow.


8am to meridian:

USRC "McCulloch" and steamer "St Paul" shifted berth to Manila. Small insurgent gunboat came in and anchored in Canacao Bay. SS "Callao" shifted anchorage in Canacao Bay. At 11.50 "Callao" signaled, " Have been ordered by Admiral to anchor in Canacao Bay; Army will guard stocks".


Meridian to 4pm:

The "Charleston" shifted anchorage from Manila to Cavite.


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26 September 1898

At Manila Bay and Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind variable NE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.35 flagship wig-wagged to this ship, "Get underway and anchor in Canacao Bay".


8am to meridian:

Got underway at 8.30 and ran into Canacao Bay and anchored at 8.55 in 3¼ fathoms water 10 fathoms chain on starboard anchor. Transferred 60 gallons fresh water to "Callao." At 9.30, mustered at quarters and exercised gun divisions at secondary battery. Powder Division at Infantry, Marines, secondary battery.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.30, steamer "St Paul" left the harbor. At 1.30 "Monterey" shifted anchorage nearer arsenal. Made preparations for coaling.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.00 shifted anchorage about 100 yards further from the nearest beach and secured in 3½ fathoms with 10 fathoms to starboard chain.


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27 September 1898

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind NE veering SSE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

4 coal lighters came off to the ship and commenced coaling at 7.00 with native laborers.


8am to meridian:

At 10.00 "Petrel" came into port and at 10.45 flagship made 2372; sent boat for mail. HBMS "Powerful" left port.


Meridian to 4pm:

Coaling ship. Finished at 3.00. Amount received 150 tons. Received 1 dinghy complete from USS "Petrel".

Acting Assistant Paymaster Lewis Procell USN reported on board for duty under orders of Rear Admiral Dewey dated Sept. 26, 1898.


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28 September 1898

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind variable E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised. Captain awarded the following punishments: Lawrence H, "Inattention to orders", 4 hours’ extra drill.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters. HMS "Powerful" came into harbor.


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29 September 1898

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind SE veering SW force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

USS "Charleston" got underway at 10.00 and left the harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

"Raleigh," "Boston" and "Manila" came in and anchored during the watch. Tug "Iona" was received from the flagship.


8pm to midnight:

At 8.20, flagship signaled, "test searchlights". Tested both searchlights.


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30 September 1898

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind SW force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

The "Nanshan" left for Hong Kong at 10.00. PA Paymaster ED Ryan and Pay Clerk FK Hunt were detached this day under orders from Rear Admiral Dewey, dated Sept. 25, 1898, and ordered to report to Commanding Officer of the flagship for duty on board the "Nanshan" and in connection with US Naval Station at Cavite, Philippine Islands.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and afterwards exercised at fire quarters. All ready in 2 minutes.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1898


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1 October 1898

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind variable S force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Turned "Iona" over to the Yard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Transferred 150 gals fresh water to "Callao". "Callao" returned to former anchorage.


8pm to midnight:

By order of Captain threw overboard 59¼ lbs potatoes, condemned by Board of Survey.


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2 October 1898

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.91

[Wind variable E force 2-6; cloudy with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and Captain inspected crew, afterwards published "Articles for the Government of the Navy."


4pm to 8pm:

Received in Pay Department 553 lbs fresh beef, 588 lbs potatoes. Condemned by survey and thrown overboard by order of Commanding Officer, 113½ lbs potatoes.


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3 October 1898

At Canacao Bay and Manila Bay.

Lat 14.35, Long 120.55 [Approximate position]

[Wind SE veering SW force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Made preparations for getting underway. At 8.15 called "all hands up anchor"; got underway and stood down the Bay. At 10.35 passed USTS "Scandia" standing in Boca Chica. At 11.15 went into Mariveles and at end standing in Boca Chica.


Meridian to 4pm:

Stood to the N and E through Boca Grande leaving El Fraile on port hand. El Fraile abeam at 1.00. Anchored at 3.25 in 3½ fathoms veered to 15 fathoms on starboard chain.


4pm to 8pm:

Received mail from flagship. At 5.00 mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks. Steamship "Arizona" went out at 5.00.


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4 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind NNW backing SW force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.45, "Boston" got underway and left harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

Collier "Nero" and USS "Petrel" left the harbor.


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5 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind SW force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

USS "Manila" left the harbor at daylight.


8am to meridian:

At 8.30, shifted berth. At 8.45, flagship made by telegraph signal, "Grant sunset liberty; special first class."


Meridian to 4pm:

The "Manila" returned at 3.00.


8pm to midnight:

Fleet had exercise with Ardois.


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6 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind SW veering NW force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

An English gunboat came into the harbor. Sent small liberty party to Manila.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.00 liberty party returned except Wilson E. At 6.40, flagship made general night signal, "Test searchlights at eight" and "Send sick for Yokohama hospital by "Peru" Saturday". Condemned by survey and threw overboard by order of Commanding Officer, 66 lbs onions and 40 lbs potatoes". Tested searchlight.


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7 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party of 12 men ashore. Enlistment of HG Dundas expired and he was retained under Sec. 1422 Revised Statues and Art. 1176 US Navy Regulations with one fourth additional pay.


Meridian to 4pm:

Wilson E returned on board 19 hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned. Tried forward searchlights.


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8 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Transferred Nelson J (Bugler) to the flagship for passage on the "Peru" to the Naval Hospital at Mare Island.


Meridian to 4pm:

SS "Zafiro" towed ship "Allen V. Reed" up off Manila. At 3.00 an English steamer came in and flagship made 2984. Received from USFS "Olympia" with his bag and hammock Thomas Frederick, Coal Passer.


4pm to 8pm:

Steamer "Peru" went to sea.


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9 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable NE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

At 11.00, flagship wig-wagged, "Do not send boat for Captain Walker until 2.00". At 12.00, by order of Commanding Officer, placed HWB Wilson in confinement for safe-keeping, he being drunk and disorderly.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent visiting parties to "Monterey", "Raleigh" and "Brutus". By order of the Commanding Officer, Hickox GL was placed in confinement in double irons for 5 days for interfering with the police authorities of the ship.

USS "Manila" left the harbor.


[Addition to the log]

A fire bucket was lost from port after gun between sunset Oct. 8 and daylight Oct. 9th.


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10 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable W force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

"Zafiro" got underway at 7.30 and left the harbor. An English steamer came in.


8am to meridian:

By order of Commanding Officer placed Wilson HWB in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days.

Sent liberty party of special 1st Class men ashore. Enlistments of Rowland CE and Minnick WW expired and were retained under Sec. 1422. Revised Statutes and Art. 1176 U.S. Navy Regulations with one-quarter more pay.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned. "Zafiro" returned at 7.00.


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11 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-4; broken cloud with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

"Baltimore" came down from Manila.


8am to meridian:

By order of Commanding Officer released Hickox GL from confinement and restored him to duty. Fleet Paymaster inspected accounts of Acting Asst. Paymaster Prosser. Two small Philippine steamers left the harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

"Callao" got underway and went into Navy Yard; USS "Manila" returned to harbor and anchored in Canacao Bay.

Received on board with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, LA Blanchard, for bugler.


4pm to 8pm:

Received from Fleet Marine Officer, 36 linen coats and trousers for Marine Guard.


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12 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 2-6; broken cloud with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore.


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13 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 6-3; cloudy with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


4am to 8am:

"Nanshan" came in at daylight.


8am to meridian:

HJ Clark reported expiration of enlistment and was detained in accordance with Section 1422, Revised Statutes and Article 1176 Naval Regulations.


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14 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-4; cloudy with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.30, flagship signaled, "Half-mast colors tomorrow, 8.00, funeral of Queen of Denmark".


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30.


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15 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-4; overcast with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


4am to 8am:

Half-masted colors for funeral of Queen of Denmark. "Callao" left harbor.


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore. Released Wilson HWB at 9.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

"Manila" left the harbor at 2.30, and "Manila" and "Callao" returned at 4.00.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.


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16 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 2-4; overcast with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 78°F]


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Young FA, "Sleeping on post", 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water.


4pm to 8pm:

HGM [German Navy] corvette "Arcona" came in during the watch.


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17 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable S force 1-4; broken cloud with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

"Manila" left the harbor at daylight.


8am to meridian:

The "Manila" returned, the "Monadnock" and "McCulloch" left port. By order of Captain threw overboard 8 lbs corned beef, 12 lbs boiled beef, 4 lbs roast beef, 4 lbs ham, 8 lbs tinned vegetables and 2½ lbs tinned tomatoes, condemned by Board of Survey.


8pm to midnight:

At 8.10, flagship signaled, "Grant liberty to first class men."


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18 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

An English gunboat left the harbor. By order of Commanding Officer released FS Young from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned except Berger AG, Westermark A, Day J, Power WD. At 7.45 a foreign man-of-war came in.


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19 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

HMS "Powerful" left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

HMS "Bonaventure" saluted the port and the Commander-in-Chief, both salutes returned. Sent liberty party ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Westermark A returned from liberty 19½ hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned except JJ Murphy.


8pm to midnight:

Flagship exercised fleet at signals.


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20 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 2-5; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore. Flagship made general signal, "Opportunity for sending letters home at 2.00 today by "City of Para"". Mustered at 9.30; absent Murphy, Day, Power and Berger. USRC "McCulloch" came in at 9.30.


Meridian to 4pm:

English steamer came in at 2.00 and small American steamer at 3.00. "McCulloch" left the harbor at 3.00.


4pm to 8pm:

The following men failed to return from liberty; Martinmann J, Bethge CL, King J, Anderson Carl, Gable A. At 6.00 "Charleston" came into the harbor from Hong Kong. By order of Commanding Officer placed Wilson HWB in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days for "being drunk and having liquor in possession".


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21 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 2-4; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Martinmann F returned from liberty 19 hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 6.00. Anderson C, Bethge CL and King J returned from liberty 24 hours over time.


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22 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

At 8.00 "McCulloch" came in; fully dressed ship, German flag at main.


8am to meridian:

"McCulloch" shifted anchorage to Manila. Sent liberty party ashore. Fired salute of 21 guns.


Meridian to 4pm:

J Day was brought aboard by soldiers of Manila 91 hours over time. WD Power returned 94 hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.


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23 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable NE force 2-5; overcast with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

At 10.00 held Divine Service.


Meridian to 4pm:

USS "Monadnock" and USRC "McCulloch" came in during the watch.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned except P Kugat and J Muller.


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24 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable mainly SW force 3-6; overcast with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore. Hoisted in steam launch. "Manila" left harbor at 9.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

"Manila" came in and anchored at 3.00. "Callao" shifted berth. Received 300 lbs fresh meat.


4pm to 8pm:

Muller J and Kugat P returned on board 24 hours over time.


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25 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SW force 3-7; overcast with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

Moderate gale.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.10 released HWB Wilson from confinement.


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26 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SW force 2-5; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

"Callao" went alongside "Monterey".


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30; Berger and Gable absent overstaying liberty.


Meridian to 4pm:

A Gable returned 139 hrs over time.


4pm to 8pm:

"City of Para" left for the United States. Liberty party returned with exception of J Grey.

Flagship exercised fleet at signals.


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27 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly S force 2-4; mainly broken cloud with showers later; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore. Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises.


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28 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SE force 1-3; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 83°F]


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments, Lawrence H, "deliberately slow in obeying orders", 2 hours’ extra duty. Made preparations for coaling ship. Lt. Commander GP Colvocoresses left the ship on duty as member of a General Court Martial convening on board the USS "Charleston", at 10.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.00 received lighters alongside and began coaling. Berger A returned from liberty 235½ hours over time.


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29 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-4; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 83°F]


4am to 8am:

Commenced coaling at 6.05 and continued until 7.20.


8am to meridian:

Finished coaling at 9.30. Received on board 124 tons. General field day after coaling. Lt. Commander GP Colvocoresses left the ship on Court Martial duty and returned at noon.


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30 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-5; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.


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31 October 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SE force 1-4; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by list of stores received]


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; J Grey absent but returned at 6.00, 120 hours over time. SS "Zafiro" left port.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1898


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1 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SE force 1-5; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and carried out exercises. Sent liberty party ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received in Pay Department: 136 lbs fresh meat; lost overboard from tug 161 lbs fresh meat.


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2 November 1898

At Manila Bay and en route to Iloilo.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly SE force 1-5; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Made preparations for sea.


Meridian to 4pm:

Hove short at 1.30 and made signal, "Permission to get underway". Got underway at 1.40 and went ahead at full speed at 2.30 in company with "Charleston". Stood out of the Bay, keeping position on port quarter of "Charleston". At end, El Fraile bore SW by S 2 miles.


4pm to 8pm:

Stood out of Manila Bay, keeping position on port quarter of "Charleston". At end of watch Fortune Island [Calabarzon Island] abeam 2 miles.


8pm to midnight:

Under steam from boilers A, C and D, standing down Verde Island Passage and around NW point of Mindoro Island following the "Charleston".


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3 November 1898

At sea en route to Iloilo.

Lat 11.58, Long 121.18

[Wind E backing NE force 3-5; sea smooth to moderate; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 83°F; sea average 81°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Following "Charleston". At end of watch Paluan bore on port beam.


4am to 8am:

Standing down Apo East Pass following "Charleston". At 6.00 changed course to SSE¼S.


8am to meridian:

Steaming under boilers A, C & D. and keeping position on port quarter of "Charleston". Steering course SSE¼E. At 10.15 called divisions to quarters and made ready for target practice secondary battery. Stood off on quarter of "Charleston". Found it impossible to see boxes thrown over from "Charleston". Secured and resumed position. At 11.10 set clock ahead 15 minutes. Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Smith RX, 1 hour’s extra duty, Harmon FM, Berger AG to remain on quarterdeck for ½ hour before meals are piped.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.20 Isolagrande Island bore on starboard beam. Lawrence H worked 2 hours’ extra duty.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.50 Sombrero Rock abeam 1 mile.


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4 November 1898

At sea and at to Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind variable NE force 3-5; sea smooth; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 83°F; sea average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Under steam from A, C & D boilers on course ENE¼E, following the "Charleston". At 4.45 sighted light on Guimaras Id, 1 point on port bow. At end of watch Kabalik Point [Cabalic Point] was on starboard beam.


8am to meridian:

Standing in Iloilo Strait following "Charleston". Anchored at 9.10 in 12 fathoms of water veered to 45 fathoms of chain. FB Jones reported his time expired. He was retained in accordance with Article 1176 US Navy Regulations.


Meridian to 4pm:

Captain Glass and Commanding Officer made official call upon authorities on shore.


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5 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind variable NE force 1-4; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

General field day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Governor of Iloilo visited "Charleston" and this ship. "Charleston" fired a salute of 17 guns, Spain’s flag at fore.* Fort on shore fired salute of 21 guns. "Charleston" fired salute of 5 guns, American flag at fore. British and German Consular Agents visited "Charleston" and this ship. "Charleston" fired salute of 5 guns, English flag at the fore.


4pm to 8pm:

Fired a salute of 5 guns with English ensign at fore when British Consul left the ship.


*[Note: This may seem surprising, but the Americans were waiting for the right time to establish control away from Manila, and were more concerned at the growing power of the Philippine nationalist insurgents. The two warships were there to observe and to prepare for future American action, which came in February 1899. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_City]


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6 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind variable NNE force 1-3; mainly broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

Spanish gunboat came in at 7.30.


8am to meridian:

Published Articles for the Government of the Navy and a congratulatory telegram from the Mayor of Philadelphia to the Squadron dated Oct. 29.


4pm to 8pm:

Spanish gunboat "Kalamaines" ["Calamianes"] came out of the river and left the harbor. 1 Colt's revolver lost on shore.


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7 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind variable force 1-4; overcast with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Captain awarded the following punishments: Williams OJ, 2 hours’ extra duty; O’Keefe T, 8 hours on quarter deck, Cervantes LI, 4 hours’ extra duty. Andrews RT, 4 hours’ extra duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Spanish mail steamer, "Isla de Luzon"* came into port.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


*[Note: The ship "Isla de Luzon" was built in Newcastle for the Spanish Navy, but scuttled in May 1898 at the Battle of Manila Bay. It was recovered by the US Navy and made the USS "Isla de Luzon" in 1900. See http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/I-Ships/isladeluzon1887.html

The "Southampton Times" of 13 May 1882 carried an account of the launching at Woolston the previous Saturday 6 May, of "a large screw steamer of 4,500 tons named the "Woolston" ... length 385 ft, breadth 44 ft ... engines made by the same firm ... intended to take the highest class at Lloyds. ...
The Woolston was never listed as such by Lloyds. Its 1883 register showed that her builder had soon found a purchaser for the steamer more exactly assessed at 4,252 tons, the Compania General de Tabacos de Filipinas, a Barcelona-based company which renamed her "Isla de Luzon". She was later transferred to another Barcelona company, the Compania Transatlantica." This is most likely the ship. See
http://shippingandshipbuilding.uk/view.php?official_number=&imo=&builder=10098&builder_eng=&year_built=1882&launch_after=&launch_before=&role=&type_ref1=&propulsion=&owner=&port=&flag=&disposal=&lost=&ref=200960&vessel=ISLA+DE+LUZON


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8 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind variable force 1-4; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 82°F]


4am to 8am:

A small Spanish gunboat came in during the night.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters, provided battery and served out clean hammocks. A large steamer came in at 7.40.


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9 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind variable NE force 1-3; overcast with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4pm to 8pm:

Spanish steamer "Buenos Ayres" ["Buenos Aires"] left the harbor.


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10 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind variable NE and SW force 1-5; overcast with thundery showers; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

A Coan (App2c) dropped overboard 1 hammock by accident.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.40, mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks.


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11 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind variable SW force 2-6; overcast with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


4am to 8am:

At 7.00, "Charleston" made time and uniform signal, and later, "The mail for Manila will close on board this ship at 9.30 this morning".


Meridian to 4pm:

Spanish gunboat left and returned during watch.


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12 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind mainly SW force 4-7; overcast with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 79°F]


Meridian to 4pm:

Stiff gale from SW.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00, mustered at quarters and provided battery.


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13 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind mainly SW force 4-9; overcast with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and carried out inspections.


Meridian to 4pm:

Moderate gale.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00, mustered at quarters and provided battery. At 5.45 veered to 60 fathoms.


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14 November 1898

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind mainly SW force 2-5; cloudy with thundery showers and squalls; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and carried out exercises. Hove in to 45 fathoms. "Charleston" shifted her berth.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and provided battery.


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15 November 1898

At Iloilo and en route to Manila Bay.

Lat 10.69, Long 122.60

[Wind mainly SW force 1-5; mainly broken cloud; air temperature average 82°F]


8am to meridian:

Started fires in A and B boilers at 9.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.30 got underway and followed "Charleston" out of port to the SW. Major Bell, US Army, came aboard as a passenger. Steam in all boilers.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.47 Guimaras Island Light bore abeam 6 miles. Keeping position on port quarter of "Charleston".


6pm to 8pm:

Standing out of Iloilo Strait. At 8.00 changed course to NW⅜N.


8pm to midnight:

At 9.00 changed course to N⅜E and at 10.45 changed course to N¾E. Keeping position on port quarter of "Charleston".


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16 November 1898

At sea en route to Manila Bay.

Lat 13.07, Long 121.62

[Wind variable NNW force 1-3; sea smooth; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F; sea average 81°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Under steam from all boilers, maintaining position 800 yards 1 point on port quarter of "Charleston" on course N⅞E. [After a number of changes] steering course N by W¼W.


4am to 8am:

Passing along W coast of Panay. "Charleston" made uniform and time signal at 7.00 and wig-wag signal, "Can you increase speed one half knot with present boiler power?". Answered "Yes". "Charleston" made "Standard speed is 11½ knots".


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Had collision drill. Had moving target practice with secondary battery, expended 80 x 3 pdr common shell, 17 x 6 pdr common shell, and 55 x 6 pdr steel shell.


Meridian to 4pm:

Changed course to NW¼N.


4pm to 6pm:

Under steam from all boilers, from1500 to 3500 yards, ½ point on port quarter of "Charleston", standing up Verde Island Passage.


6pm to 8pm:

Following "Charleston" along W coast of Luzon making all speed possible under boilers. Passed Cape Santiago abeam at 7.30.


8pm to midnight:

Standing along coast of Luzon and entering Manila Bay, astern of "Charleston". At 11.10 Corregidor Light abeam.


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17 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind mainly NE force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Stood up the Bay on port quarter of "Charleston". Flagship signaled granting permission to anchor. Came to anchor at 1.55 in 7 fathoms water with 25 fathoms on starboard chain.


4am to 8am:

At 7.10 flagship signaled, "Send boat to "Zafiro" for mail."


8am to meridian:

Hoisted out sailing launch and sent to "Zafiro" for stores. Major JF Bell US Army left ship. Shifted berth at 11.05 and came to in 3 fathoms water with 15 fathoms of chain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by detailed list of stores received].


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18 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable N force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and overhauled battery.


4pm to 8pm:

Received 3 cases of medical stores.


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19 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable N force 1-5; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

The Captain awarded the following punishments, Orndorff HW, 2 hours’ extra duty, Smith T, Joseph T, and Berger AG, each 4 hours’ extra duty.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.00. Liberty party returned.


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20 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable SE force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamer "Nero" came in during the watch.


8pm to midnight:

At 10.00, tug towed "Isla de Luzon"* from Navy Yard to Sangley Point.


*[Note: This will be the ex-Spanish Navy "Isla de Luzon". See log above 7th November 1898]


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21 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind SE veering SW force 1-3; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Received coal lighters alongside and at 6.15 began coaling.


8am to meridian:

A German man-of-war came in.


4pm to 8pm:

Knocked off coaling at 6.15, having taken on board in all 172 tons.


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22 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind N veering ESE force 5-1; cloudy with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in breaking out fore hold and bringing off provisions from Navy Yard. Received for use of Marine Guard from Captain Berrryman USMC 40 pairs of shoes and 20 undress caps.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores [followed by list of stores received].


4pm to 8pm:

Re-stowed fore hold. Received on board two barrels of Schlitz beer for crew. Condemned by Board of Survey and threw overboard the following paymaster stores: 20 lbs corn beef, 7 lbs tomatoes, 44 lbs mutton, 40 lbs roast beef, 1 lb butter. Received US mail in answer to general signal, 2372.


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23 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 80°F]


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Liberty party returned.


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24 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind N veering NE force 2-4; cloudy with showers and squalls; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

The "Don Juan de Austria"* was towed from the Navy Yard to Sangley Point.


8am to meridian:

Sent liberty party ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent ship visiting parties.


4pm to 8pm:

At 7.15, flagship signaled to fleet, "Exercise searchlights tomorrow night".


*[Note: Like the "Isla de Luzon", this was a Spanish naval vessel which was scuttled and then recovered by the US Navy and put into service. See hyperlink.]


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25 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

US transport "Arizona" came in. Orders were delivered to Acting Asst. Eng. JL Smith USN detaching and ordering him on the US collier "Nero". Received coils of 3¾" and 4" manila rope.


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26 November 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.50, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

US transport "Ohio" came in with troops.


8am to meridian:

Asst. Eng. JL Smith left the ship having been ordered to the "Nero". Transferred to the USS "Charleston" with bags and hammocks, Anderson J and Phillips AT. Received from the "Charleston" with bag and hammock, Miller CF, Stocker GLM. Received 1 large ice box from Navy Yard, Cavite.


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27 November 1898

At Manila Bay and en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 14.34, Long 120.63 [Approximate position]

[Wind variable N force 1-3; sea smooth; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F; sea average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Made preparations for sea. Got underway at 10.10 and stood out for entrance conned by Captain. Steam in B, C and D boilers. Capt. CL Steele, US Army, and Lieut. Col. RB Wallace, US Army, came aboard as passengers.

At noon Caballo Island bore S distant 2.5 miles [log entry "2.5 knots"].


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.40 The Haycock [Monja Island] bore on port beam ½ mile. Changed course to W ¼ N. Changed to NW. At end of watch off Subic Bay.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30 Great Capones Light [Capon Grande Light] abeam 6 miles.


8pm to midnight:

Steering course NW¾N.


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28 November 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 16.62, Long 118.80

[Wind mainly NNE force 5-8; sea rough; broken cloud with squalls; air temperature average 78°F; sea average 78°F]


4am to 8am:

Steering course NW¾N. Under steam from boilers B, C & D. At 7.40 slowed to 60 revolutions. Lost overboard one lamp for masthead light.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15 hauled in patent log and headed into wind and sea with steerage way. Bent storm mizzen. Sighted a steamer standing S.


Meridian to 4pm:

Hove to under storm mizzen, and engines going ahead slow.


4pm to 6pm:

Lying to under storm mizzen both engines going ahead. Heading about N½E.


8pm to midnight:

Lying to under storm mizzen, both engines going ahead.


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29 November 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 17.30, Long 118.17

[Wind NNE backing NW force 6-8; sea rough; broken cloud with squalls; air temperature average 76°F; sea average 78°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Lying to under storm mizzen. Keeping steerage way with engines. Heading about N by E.


8am to meridian:

Put ship’s head to sea.


Meridian to 4pm:

Lying to under storm mizzen, making 50 revolutions with port engine and 30 with starboard until 1.00 when brought ship to course N by W and increased to 60 revolutions.


4pm to 6pm:

Went ahead at 70 revolutions at 4.45 and changed course to N by W¼W.


8pm to midnight:

Under steam on course N by W½W.


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30 November 1898

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 19.86, Long 116.78

[Wind NNE force 8-6; sea rough to moderate; broken cloud with squalls; air temperature average 73°F; sea average 71°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Steering course N by W½W. Boilers B, C & D. Gradually increased to full speed at 3.30. Sea rough.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00 changed course to NNW. Turned clock back 5 minutes at 11.30.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.30 changed course to NW½N.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.00 changed course to NW.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1898


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1 December 1898

At sea and at Hong Kong.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind NNE force 6-2; sea moderate; broken cloud; air temperature average 70°F; sea average 69°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Under steam from boilers B, C and D. Storm mizzen set. At 3.40 passed two junks. Soundings: 1.00 62 fathoms, 2.00 60 fathoms, 3.00 59 fathoms, 4.00 52 fathoms.


4am to 8am:

Soundings 5.00 50 fathoms, 6.20 41 fathoms, 8.00 29 fathoms. Sighted land at 7.00 on port bow and ahead.


8am to meridian:

Standing in for Hong Kong. Sighted Waglan Light at 8.30. Changed course and Commanding Officer took the conn. Prepared ship for port. At 11.30 anchored in 6¾ fathoms water 30 fathoms starboard chain. Fired salute of 21 guns, English flag at main and one of 11 guns, English flag at fore. Both returned. Received and returned calls from HMS "Grafton" and HIGMS "Kaiser". Hoisted out steam launch. Commanding Officer made official call on Commodore Holland, HM Navy Commanding Dock Yard.


4pm to 8pm:

The Commanding Officer made official visits on Consul General and the British Governor.


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2 December 1898

At Hong Kong and en route to Canton.

Lat 22.29, Long 114.18

[Wind variable NE force 1-4; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 63°F]


4am to 8am:

Received 113 lbs fresh bread, 141¼ lbs fresh meat and fresh vegetables each.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; at 9.45 pilot came on board. At 10.00 got underway and stood out of Hong Kong harbor and up Canton River; pilot conning. Commander Taylor, Royal Navy, called on Commanding Officer for Commodore Howell.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steaming up to Canton through Boca Tigris [Humen] and Blenheim Channel in charge of pilot.


4pm to 8pm:

Anchored at 4.00 in 3¾ fathoms, 15 fathoms starboard chain. Anchored to wait for tide.

Got out steam launch and sent her up to Canton with navigator and pilot. Shifted sheet anchor forward in bows of ship. Steam launch returned and hoisted her in.


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3 December 1898

At Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind variable N force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

At 4.50 got underway and at 6.45 moored off Shamien [Shamian] in 4½ fathoms water 15 fathoms each chain.


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in overhauling standing rigging. Tested flood cocks. The US Vice Consul visited the ship. By order of the Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded, viz: G Frazer, "clothes in lucky bag", 1 hour’s extra duty; WR Hind, same offense and punishment; T Smith, "using vile and abusive language to another person", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water.


Meridian to 4pm:

Steamer came down at 1.30. Scaling paint work and preparing to paint ship. At 3.45 called, "Unmoor ship" and hove up port anchor. The Commanding Officer made official call on the American Consul.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30 shifted to Simpson & Co's buoys off German Consulate steps.


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4 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind N and NW force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 63°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 went to quarters and held General Muster, and read Articles of War, and Circular No 29. The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. By order of Commanding Officer, T Smith was released from confinement. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned. By order of Commanding Officer Granier GH was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water, 5 days and restricted 3 months for "leaving ship without permission".


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5 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind NNW veering N force 1-2; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 60°F]


4am to 8am:

Captain CL Steel, US Army, left the ship.


8am to meridian:

Yee Lem (MA) left ship with leave until Saturday. Painting ship. Commanding Officer called on English Consul.


4pm to 8pm:

French Consul called on Commanding Officer. Mustered at quarters.


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6 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind N force 1-3; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 60°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered and exercised.


4pm to 8pm:

Painting and received clean hammocks.


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7 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind N force 1-2; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 62°F]


8am to meridian:

Sent 1st and 2nd sections of Infantry and Marines ashore for drill. The US Consul General from Shanghai called officially on the Commanding Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Saluted Consul General Goodnow with 9 guns. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned except Young LL, Olsen EH, Nikkelsen N, Rooney J, Wilson HB, Sainsbury JE.


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8 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind N force 1-2; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 62°F]


4am to 8am:

The following men returned from liberty over time. Young LL, 14 hours, Nikkleson N, 12 hours, Olsen EH, 12 hours, Sainsbury JE, 11½ hours.


8am to meridian:

Fuller GF was placed under Master-at-Arms charge for being drunk.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent reward of 20 dollars (Mexican) each, ashore for Rooney J and Wilson HWB.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent reward of 20 dollars (Mexican) ashore to American Consul for Smith T. At 8.00 Master-at-Arms and First Sgt. brought the 3 absentees on board, and by order of the Commanding Officer were placed in double irons for safe keeping.


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9 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind N force 1-2; broken cloud with mist; air temperature average 62°F]


Commencement to 4am:

Placed Gignac AJ under sentry's charge for safe keeping, for leaving ship without permission.


4am to 8am:

Released Fuller G from Master-at-Arms’ charge.


8am to meridian:

By order of Commanding Officer, released H Granier and awarded following punishments, viz: M Goldman, "not obeying order of Coxswain of boat", to be kept on quarterdeck for extra duty from "all hands" to 8.00pm for one week; GL Fuller, "under influence of liquor on board ship", disrated to Boatswain’s Mate, 2nd class; A Johnson, same and "lying down on post", disrated to Seaman; J Rooney and HWB Wilson, "disobedience of order", 7 days’ double irons, and for 26½ hours over leave, reduced to 4th class and restriction for 3 months; AJ Gignac, "leaving ship without permission", 4 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters with fire drill.


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10 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Yee Lem (MA) returned from leave.


8am to meridian:

A copy of charges and specifications were read and delivered to Smith, Thomas. Mustered and inspected ship. Received US mail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Liberty party returned except Sepham CF, Rost R, Ross DF, Wagelic AG, Catlin PM and Peterson OA.


8pm to midnight:

Rost, R. returned 4 hours and 50 minutes over time.


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11 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind variable force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 64°F]


4am to 8am:

Ross DF and Peterson OA returned 12 hours over time. Wagelic AG and Sepham CF returned 13 hours over time.


8am to meridian:

Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Healy P, "Tight from liberty", 2nd class; Joseph W and Young FA, "drunk from liberty", reduced one class. English Consul called on Commanding Officer. Sent liberty party ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Missionaries from shore held divine service on board at 3.00.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned. Placed Robinson W in double irons under sentry's charge for being drunk.


8pm to midnight:

At 9.00, released Robinson W from sentry's charge.


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12 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind mainly N force 1-2 and calm; broken cloud; air temperature average 62°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and afterwards landed sections and marines for company and artillery drill on shore. Summary Court Martial convened for the trial of Smith T at 10.00 and adjourned at 10.50.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Catlin LH and Miller A absent, overstaying liberty.


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13 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind N force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 58°F]


4am to 8am:

Miller, J returned 13 hours over time.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00, by order of Commanding Officer, released AJ Gignac. Reduced TJ Kenny to 3d conduct class for fighting.


4pm to 8pm:

Published finding and sentence of Summary Court in case of Thomas Smith. The Court sentenced him to 10 days’ solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water, full ration every 5th day, and to lose 3 months' pay, amounting to $66.00, the loss of pay being referred to the Secretary of the Navy. Confined T Smith in accordance with above mentioned sentence.


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14 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind N force 1-5; broken cloud; air temperature average 58°F]


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Sepham CF, "attempting to smuggle liquor on board", 3 days in double irons. PA Surgeon, RG Broderick returned from leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

By order of Commanding Officer turned over to Consul General Goodnow 1 pair of hand and feet irons. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned with exception of U Kato.


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15 December 1898

At Shamien, Canton.

Lat 23.104, Long 113.244

[Wind N force 1-3; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 58°F]


4am to 8am:

U Kato returned from liberty 13 hours over time.


8am to meridian:

At 10.15 started fires in Boilers A, B, and D. Mustered and exercised ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Singled moorings, head and stern.


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16 December 1898

At Shamien and en route to Manila Bay.

Lat 22.295, Long 114.160

[Wind N veering ESE force 1-4; mainly cloudless; air temperature average 58°F]


4am to 8am:

At 4.00, cast off moorings and left harbor. Pilot Ellis conning ship. Standing down Canton River during watch. Passed first barrier at 4.55, and High Island [Liyugang] at 5.23.


8am to meridian:

Stood down the river and anchored at 11.15 in 6 fathoms veered to 30 fathoms port chain. Officers representing the British and German Admiral and the Commanding Officer of HMS "Corrtz" [sic] made calls on board. Captain returned the first 2 calls and an officer representing him the call from the "Corrtz."* Fired a salute of 15 guns, British Ensign at fore, and one of 13, German Ensign at fore. Both salutes were returned. By order of Commanding Officer released Wilson HWB and Rooney J from confinement and restored them to duty. Pilot left ship at noon.


Meridian to 4pm:

The Captain of HMS "Alacrity" paid an official visit on behalf of the English Vice Admiral.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters. Catlin LH absent. At 5.15 got underway and stood to the E under steam on boilers, A, B, D, C.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.30 took departure; Waglan Light bore SW¾W distant 3 miles. Changed course at 7.50 to SE¾S.


8pm to midnight:

On course SSE¾E.


*[Note: It is highly unlikely this was a British ship. It was most likely the Russian gunboat "Korietz".

Or possibly the German gunboat "Kaiser".]


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17 December 1898

At sea en route to Manila Bay.

Lat 19.4, Long 116.3 [Approximate position]

[Wind NE and ENE force 1-5; sea moderate; broken cloud; air temperature average 73°F; sea average 71°F]


4am to 8am:

At 5.18 changed course to SE.


8am to meridian:

Set clock ahead 5 minutes at 11.00. At 9.00 released CF Sepham by order of Captain.


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18 December 1898

At sea en route to Manila Bay.

Lat 16.5, Long 118.7 [Approximate position]

[Wind NE backing N force 1-3; sea moderate; broken cloud; air temperature average 76°F; sea average 74°F]


4am to 8am:

Course SE. Boilers A, B, C & D.


8am to meridian:

Fog at noon.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.15 sighted land 1 point on port bow; at 3.00 changed course to SSE.


4pm to 6pm:

Steering course SSE along W coast of Luzon.


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19 December 1898

At sea and at Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable E force 1-4; broken cloud; air temperature average 81°F]


Commencement to 4am:

At 3.30 sighted Corregidor Island from aloft and changed course to SE by E


4am to 8am:

Steering various courses toward entrance to Manila Bay. At 7.00 entered Boca Chica; at end of watch inside Bay.


8am to meridian:

Steering up the Bay for anchorage at Cavite. Anchored at 9.50 in 3 fathoms veered to 10 fathoms starboard chain. Passed the "Isla de Cuba"* and "Isla de Luzon" at 8.30 headed out. At 9.00, exchanged distinguishing pennants with flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Received 270 lbs of mutton and 180 lbs of vegetables. Patrick Hill received warrant as Acting Gunner.


*[Note: Another vessel scuttled by the Spaniards and recovered for service by the US Navy. See hyperlink]


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20 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

At 6.00, USS "Brutus" left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; Catlin LH absent without leave.


4pm to 8pm:

Catlin LH declared a deserter from this vessel and the Naval Service from the 10th inst.


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21 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 80°F]


8am to meridian:

Delivered to P Hill, Acting Gunner, orders of Commander-in-Chief dated Dec 20, ordering him to duty on this vessel in connection with duties at Naval Station at Cavite, and also orders from Commanding Officer to report to Commandant of Station.


4pm to 8pm:

Made preparations for coaling.


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22 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 81°F]


4am to 8am:

Transport "St. Louis" came in.


8am to meridian:

"Petrel" came in and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

Coaling ship until 6.00. Condemned by Board of Survey and thrown overboard by order of Commanding Officer, the following Paymaster stores: 6 lbs tinned mutton, 7½ lbs tomatoes, 1 lb. butter, 2 lbs roast beef.


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23 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable NE force 1-3; broken cloud with thundery showers; air temperature average 78°F]


4am to 8am:

Lighters came alongside at 6.00. Began coaling.


8am to meridian:

USS "Boston" came in and anchored at 10.30. Finished coaling, having taken on board 250 tons of coal.

Lieut. Commander GP Colvocoresses was detached and ordered to the USFS "Olympia" as Executive Officer.

"Boston" fired a salute of 13 guns to the Admiral which was returned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Chief Engineer Ransom USN was detached from this vessel and ordered to report to senior officer present for duty as Chief Engineer of the USS "Boston".


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00 released Smith Thos. from confinement. 10 pounds of onions were condemned by Board of Survey and by order of the Commanding Officer were thrown overboard.


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24 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind N veering E force 2-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 80°F]


4am to 8am:

Aired bedding.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.00, flagship made signal to fleet by wig-wag, "Send to Navy Yard for Christmas boxes". Chief Engineer, GB Ransom left the ship to report to the "Boston". Chief Engineer RT Hall reported for duty in obedience to orders of Department, dated Oct. 14, 1898.


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25 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable NE force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

At 9.00 flagship made signal to fleet, "Merry Christmas". Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and inspected. Made signal, "300 lbs of beef today".


Meridian to 4pm:

Sent visiting parties. Received in Pay Department 338 lbs fresh meat.


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26 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and exercised.


Meridian to 4pm:

Lieut. Augustus F Fechteler USN* reported for duty as the relief of Lieut. TB Howard USN and Lieut. Howard was detached and ordered to the "Charleston." Enlisted for 3 years’ general service, RB Denning, as landsman. Sold lucky bag at auction.


8pm to midnight:

At 9.30 USS "Baltimore" and 3 transports left the harbor.


*[Note: Later an Admiral. See hyperlink]


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27 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable NW and E force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 79°F]


Meridian to 4pm:

Chief Engineer H Jones detached from this ship and ordered for duty on board USS "Manila" by order of Commander-in-Chief. USS "Charleston" left the harbor at 1.30.


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28 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; broken cloud; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

Mustered at 9.30 and exercised. Received on board in Pay Department $12000.00 Mexican from Fleet Paymaster.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.00, by order of Captain, placed Babcock L in solitary confinement on bread and water for 48 hours for "disobedience of orders".


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29 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-2; overcast with showers; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

PA Surgeon Broderick and Ensign Knipper left ship, returning at 10.30.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.30 called away all boats for "distant service" and exercised boats’ crews.


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30 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind variable force 1-3; broken cloud; air temperature average 81°F]


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: O'Keefe T, "Willfully disobeying order of Corp'l of Guard", 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water; McCurdy C, "Eating before time and lying", Anderson L and Harmon FM, "Eating before time", to report to Officer of the Deck for 1 week at mess gear and remain on quarterdeck until mealtime. HMS "Bonaventure" left harbor. O&O SS "Belgic" came in.


Meridian to 4pm:

At 3.00 released Babcock HH and confined O'Keefe Thos., 1 day on bread and water.


4pm to 8pm:

Lieut C. E. Vreeland*, and Lieut. AP Niblack, reported for duty.


*[Note: Later an Admiral and Head of Naval Intelligence. See hyperlink]



LOG BOOK – DECEMBER 31st 1898 TO JUNE 30th 1899


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[Above are blanks and covers]


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[List of Officers]:



Asa Walker

Commander

JB Briggs

Lt. Commander

BO Scott

Lieutenant

CP Hughes

Lieutenant

A Fechteler

Lieutenant

A Niblack

Lieutenant

P Hill

Acting Gunner

L Kaiser

Ensign

AL Brinser

Naval Cadet

RG Broderick

PA Surgeon

Ammen Purenholt

Assistant Surgeon

D Allen

Paymaster

L Poessel

Asst. Engineer

R Hall

Chief Engineer

C McCormick

Lieutenant JG

O Knipper

Ensign

W Davidson

Ensign

C Vreeland

Lieutenant

G Seibels

Asst. Paymaster


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Mercurial Barometer, maker HJ Green, NY, number 3337, located in cabin office, date of last comparison, June 1897, compared with Mare Island Observatory, error, plus .01.

Aneroid Barometer, maker Negretti and Zambra, London, number 3225, located in pilot house, date of last comparison, June 1897, compared with Mare Island Observatory, error, plus .01.

Thermometer (Dry bulb), maker HJ Green, Brooklyn, number 1949, located under back of poop.

Thermometer (Wet bulb psychrometer), maker HJ Green, number 1958, located under back of poop.


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31 December 1898

At Manila Bay.

Lat 14.49, Long 120.92

[Wind NE veering SE force 1-2; broken cloud with showers; air temperature average 79°F]


8am to meridian:

Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: Babcock HH, 12 hours’ extra duty, for "having tobacco in possession in brig and spitting through port". Flagship made signal, ""Zafiro" will leave for Hong Kong, Monday at 10.00am, and at 11.20 pipe down bedding".