Read all about USCGC Unalga (I)'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:

In most cases the first of the two URLs for each date is a weather data page listing, also fuel expended/remaining, drills etc. If there is something ‘special’ I have transcribed it under the link.
The numbers listed in parentheses (...) while the ship was at sea indicate measurements on the patent log which was used to determine distance travelled.

Detailed lists of Unalga I's officers, crew and passengers have been collected from these logs by Matteo Gramigni.


THE VOYAGES OF USCGC UNALGA (I) 1913-1917

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 – DECEMBER 1st 1913 TO JANUARY 31st 1914


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1913


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Cover – December 1913

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Title page – December 1913


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Harry Gabriel Hamlet

Captain

Hotel Casa Madrona, Sausalito, California.
Francel H. Hamlet, wife, same address.




James Albert Alger

1st Lieutenant

“The Parkside”, San Rafael, California.
Phone San Rafael 92.
Mrs. J. A. Alger, same address.




California Charles McMillan

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Branch Hydro Office, San Francisco, California.




Frank Lynn Austin

2nd Lieutenant

298 Arcadia Street, Pasadena, California.




George Wilson Cairnes

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Hotel Alta Mira, Sausalito, California.
Mrs. G. W. Cairnes, same address.




William James Keester

2nd Lieutenant

1439 South Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
J. H. Keester, father, 1439 South Hamlin Avenue.




Charles Herman Johnson

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

292 Iglehart Street, St Paul, Minnesota.
Mrs. N. E. Johnson, mother, above address.




Carl Christian Von Paulsen

3rd Lieutenant

1200 West 29th Street, Los Angeles, California.
M. E. Von Paulsen, same address.




S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

2511 Grand Street, Seattle, Washington.
Mrs. S. B. Johnsen, same address.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner

1569 Beacon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts.
Myra Drewett, daughter, same address.




C. Breiland

Carpenter

4th Street, P.O. Box 554, Bremerton, Washington.
Mrs. C. Breiland, same address.





On leave:

F.L. Austin, Second Lieutenant, on leave December 1.

C.C. McMillan, First Lieutenant of Engineers, on leave December 1.

J. A. Alger, First Lieutenant, on leave December 1; on leave December 6, 10 days, by San Rafael Department telegram December 5; temporary duty on USRC “Bear”; returned to “Unalga” December 23.

S.B. Johnson, Bosun, leave 27 days, left December 23, 1913.


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Extract of regulations

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Instructions for recording weather data


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1 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to light NW breeze; partly cloudy and pleasant. Put power launch overboard and performed morning routine work.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Northerly to NW airs; partly cloudy to clear. Crew employed overhauling windlass and changing leads on boat falls (whaleboat).

The following punishments awarded for tardiness in returning from liberty Sunday: R. Hegg, Seaman, excused and warned. W.J. Quasne, Ordinary Seaman, excuse partly accepted, assigned 2 hours’ extra duty. Y. Shimada, W.R. Steward, excuse partly accepted, restricted to limits of vessel for five days.

G.L. Formugis, Seaman, sent to Marine Hospital.

Delivered to Hartley for transmission to Mare Island Navy Yard, two empty steel gasoline drums (6051, 42822). General Revenue Cutter Service Court met in the case of G.C. Alexander, Seaman.

A.C. Monroe, Fireman, returned 5 hours late from liberty.

B. Griffin, Fireman, returned 8 hours late from liberty.

3.30pm: Quarters. Battery, Powder Division and Signal drill.

Quartermaster E.J. Christensen reported on board this day in accordance [with] orders of Division Commander of this day and by same authority is disrated from Quartermaster to Coxswain. Ship’s Writer and Electrician assigned to general mess, and commutation for rations withdrawn by order of Commanding Officer.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW to Northerly airs; clear to partly cloudy.

G.L. Formugis, Seaman, returned from Marine Hospital stating he did not think he needed an operation which it appears was recommended.

5.00pm: Granted liberty.

Extended lights until 11.00pm to enable officers to work on ship’s papers.


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2 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to fresh NW breeze; clear and pleasant. Washed down and performed morning routine duties.

Liberty party returned on time except K.F. Svenningson, Oiler, First Class, and J.C. Sather, Fireman.

December 31, 11.00am add to above watch: A. Nelson, Acting Quartermaster returned from leave of absence.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to light NW breezes, clear and fine.

Crew employed changing lead of surf boat falls, overhauling fairleaders and blocks and shifting falls end for end.

Engineer’s force painting drum room.

A.C. Monroe, Fireman, restricted to limits of vessel for five days, for delinquency on 1st of this month.

B. Griffin, Fireman, restricted to limits of vessel for eight days, for delinquency on 1st of this month

K. Svenningsen, First Oiler, returned at 10.00am, two hours late from liberty.

J.C. Sathers, Fireman, absent without leave, from 8.00am this date.

G. L. Formugis, Seaman, suffering of venereal disease, to be granted only such liberty as the Commanding Officer deems necessary for the preservation of his health.

General Revenue Cutter Service Court met in the case of A.C. Alexander, Seaman.

Quarters and drills omitted on account of these Officers serving on General Revenue Cutter Service Court, in session at time for quarters.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breezes to calm, clear. Granted liberty to watch.


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3 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NW airs; clear to partly cloudy and hazy. Crew employed scrubbing bays and hammocks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE to SW airs. Partly cloudy to clear.

Liberty party returned on time except T.B. Trew, Second Class Boy.

I.C. Sathers, Fireman, returned from liberty 24 hours late.

K. Svenningson, Oiler First Class, restricted to the limits of the vessel, one liberty day for 2 hours’ unauthorized absence.

Overhauled and refilled recoil cylinders on all 6-pounder guns. Found same to be in good condition.

T.B. Trew, Second Class Boy, returned from liberty three hours late.

K. Svenningson, Oiler, First Class, treated for minor injury to skin of abdomen, received in line of duty.

Hove up port anchor, let go starboard, 6 fathoms to 30 fathoms chain.

Crew scrubbing bags and hammocks, scrubbing paint work, and changing leads and turning otter boat falls. Overhauled and cleaned port capstan.

3.30pm: Quarters, fire drill. First water in 23 seconds, water on all hoses in 35 seconds. Held gallery practice.

I.C. Sathers, Fireman, restricted to the limits of the vessel for 30 days and forfeits two days’ pay for 24 hours’ unauthorized absence.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm; clear.

5.00pm: granted liberty. Received of John Rothschild and Co. and Eureka market equivalent of 1260 rations.


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4 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs; clear to partly cloudy and hazy.

Washed down and performed morning routine work.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to SW breezes; mostly cloudy.

Liberty party on time except C.V. Smith, Steerage Steward. Held gallery target practice.

Boated water, receiving from the town of Sausalito 8 boatloads of water (8000 gallons).

Changed lead to otter boat falls and rove falls end for end and overhauled blocks.

T.B. Trew, Second Class Boy, restricted to the limits of the vessel for six days for delinquency on 3rd instant.

1.40pm: USRC “Bear” came to anchor off Sausalito, Commanding Officer of the “Unalga” called on the “Bear” informally. Delivered mail and telegram to “Bear”.

3.30pm Quarters, held Infantry drill.

Received from C.J. Hendry, shipment of stores as per requisition except snow shovels.

8.40am: Spread fire in forward boiler.

2.00pm: Steam formed

3.00pm: Cut in forward boiler.

A.C. Alexander, Seaman, received out-patient treatment at Marine Hospital.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW airs, partly cloudy to clear.

Granted liberty to watch.

7.00pm: Cut out after boiler.


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5 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SW airs; clear to foggy. Scrubbed clothes and performed morning routine work.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs to calm; dense fog at times to clearing. Ends partly cloudy and hazy.

Liberty party returned on time. Crew employed scrubbing lye off decks, washing paintwork over the side and variously.

3.30pm: Quarters, infantry drill. Held gallery practise and dotter drills during the day.

8.20pm: C.V. Smith, Steerage Cook, absent without leave 24 hours.

4.00pm: Commanding Officer paid official call on USRC “Bear”.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW airs; partly cloudy to clear

5.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch. First Lieutenant J.A. Alger left vessel on 10 days’ leave granted by Department telegram of this date.


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6 December 1913


Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SW airs; partly cloudy to overcast.

Crew commenced regular Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs to calm, mostly cloudy to overcast.

8.20am: C.V. Smith, Steerage Cook, absent without leave 48 hours. A.C. Alexander, Seaman sent to Marine Hospital for examination as to physical condition and the necessity of an operation.

10.15am: USS Marblehead underway, stood out from Sausalito.

G.L. Formugis, Seaman, granted liberty by Commanding Officer, for recreation until 7.00pm.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to watch. Loaned to USRC “Bear” at verbal request of Commanding Officer of “Bear”, 40 gallons of gasoline to be returned in kind.

1.30pm: Commanding Officer of “Bear” returned call of Commanding Officer of “Unalga”.

Performed regular Saturday cleaning.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light WSW breezes; overcast to partly cloudy.

6.00pm: A.C. Alexander, Seaman, returned from Marine Hospital.

7.00pm: G.L. Formugis, Seaman, returned on time from liberty.


Approved for the week, H.G. Hamlet, Commanding.


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7 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SW to NW breezes; partly to mostly cloudy.

Performed regular morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW breezes; mostly cloudy and overcast to partly cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time except J. Anderson, Coxswain, and J.H. Earle, Seaman.

8.20am: C.V. Smith, Steerage Cook, absent 72 hours without leave.

10.00am: J. Anderson, Coxswain and J.H. Earle, Seaman, returned from liberty 2 hours late. Held full dress muster, Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

10.45am. Revenue Cutter “Guard” made fast alongside.

11.00am: Granted liberty to watch.

Master-at-Arms was directed to endeavor to discover the whereabouts of C.V. Smith, Steerage Cook, absent without leave.

K.F. Svenningson given honorable discharge, expiration of full term of enlistment.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly to SW airs and breezes; clear.


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8 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW to Westerly breezes; clear to partly cloudy.

Crew scrubbed and washed clothes and performed routine morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Westerly to NW breezes, partly cloudy.

Liberty party on time except J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, C.J. Cromwell, First Class Boy, and P. Little, Second Class Boy.

10.00am: J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, and C.J. Cromwell, First Class Boy, returned 2 hours late from liberty; excused and warned. J. Anderson, Coxswain, and J.H. Earle, Seaman, excused for delinquency on 7th of this month and warned.

Re-enlisted K.F. Svenningson as Oiler first class. Honorably discharged P.A. Roberts, Ship’s Writer expiration term of enlistment.

Master-at-Arms reported that he was unable to determine the whereabouts of C.V. Smith, Steerage Cook, who is absent 96 hours without leave at 8.00am this day.

Carpenter built rack in power launch for life preservers. Crew employed brushing out sail locker and painting same. Cross-pointing bail for gangway ladder.

3.30pm: Quarters: battery and powder division and signal drills. Loaned to the Commanding Officer of the Guard at his verbal request, 10 gallons of kerosene, and 5 gallons of lubricating oil, pending instructions from the Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast.

4.30pm: USRC “Guard” shoved off and stood for San Francisco. Held dotter and gallery target practice.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light to gentle NW breezes, partly cloudy. Granted liberty to watch.


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9 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light to gentle NW breezes; partly cloudy.

Performed morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle and moderate to light NW breezes; clear to partly cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time. Crew employed touching up over the side, storing gear in main hold and cross- pointing bail for gangway ladder.

C.V. Smith, Steerage Cook, is absent five days without leave at 8.00am this day, and is therefore declared a deserter as of the 4th of this month.

J. Davis, First Class Boy, rated Steerage Cook by Commanding Officer

11.00am: P. Little, First Class Boy returned from liberty 27 hours late. Permanent Board of Survey met, and passed upon such articles as were brought before it. Held dotter drill and gallery practice during the day.

3.30pm: Quarters, infantry drill.

Commanding Officer absent from quarters in order to transact ship’s business in San Francisco.

J.C. Bryan, Bugler, rated Ship’s Writer (A) and R. Roe, Ordinary Seaman, rated Bugler (A) by Commanding Officer. Offered reward of $15.00 for apprehension of C.V. Smith, deserter, and notified Commanding Officer, Northern Division, Pacific Coast, as Smith’s home is in Seattle.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breezes; partly cloudy.

5.00pm: Granted liberty.


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10 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW breezes to airs; clear to partly cloudy.

Crew performed routine morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs and breezes to calm; partly cloudy to overcast. Drizzling rain most of afternoon.

Liberty party returned on time.

Held gallery and dotter practice.

Crew putting on mast covers, painting sail locker, and boating water. Received from the town of Sausalito 12 boatloads, (10,000) gallons, of water.

Received cruising orders from Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast.

Received stores and made preparations for cruise. Honorably discharged C.M. Fiddersen, Master-at-Arms, expiration term of enlistment.

P. Little, Second Class Boy, forfeits two days’ pay for being absent from vessel without leave 27 hours, and is restricted to the limits of the vessel for 30 days.

Received one copy, abstract of Engineer’s Logs, for October.

Received one copy, Coastal and Geographic Survey Bulletin #38.

Received from V. Clod and Company, shipment of linings and grates, for galley range, 1 piece of lining set broken; delivered by USRC “Guard”. Held Special Board of Survey on broken piece. Received 9 copies Special Order #51. Commanding Officer read Special Order #51 at a muster of the commissioned officers.

P.G. Vomberg, Assistant Master-at-Arms, returned from Marine Hospital.

Received Department letter approving assignment of Electrician First Class and Ship’s Writer to general mess and discontinuing committed rations drawn by these men, as of Nov 30, 1913.

11.30: Division Commander and Fleet Engineer called officially. Captain F.G. Dodge called on Commanding Officer.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to fresh SSE breezes in squalls, overcast, rain in squalls; light SE breezes at end.

Granted liberty to watch.

7.00pm: Hoisted boats and gangway on account of squally weather. Received telegram from Division Commander to leave A.C. Alexander, Seaman, on USRC “Bear” for safe keeping.


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11 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.74, Long -122.69


Midnight to 800am:

Light SE breezes to calm; clear to mostly cloudy and foggy.

Performed morning duties.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light SSW breezes, partly and mostly cloudy, moderate sea.

A.C. Alexander, Seaman, sent to USRC “Bear” for safe keeping during cruise of “Unalga”.

Made all preparations for getting underway at 9.00 o’clock. Delayed getting underway on account of fog.

10.25am: Underway and stood various courses out.

11.17am: Whistling buoy “24” abeam: course SWxW. Stood various speeds over bar.

12.00pm: San Francisco lightship bearing NNW⅞W, ½ mile, set course SExS. Crew employed hoisting masts and securing ship for sea. C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, re-enlisted this date; same rate.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light Southerly breeze and airs to calm; partly cloudy. Long rolling sea to moderate swell.

2.11pm: (34.5) Pillar Point abeam, distance 4.4 miles.

3.30pm: Quarters. Fire drill, first water in 27 seconds, water on all hoses in 52 seconds. Collision drill. Took stations for Abandon Ship.

3.58pm: (51.10) Pigeon Point 4 points on bow.

1.00pm: Stationed lookout in crow’s nest. Kept bright watch throughout for small power boats which might be smugglers. Crew employed re-covering launch fenders. Course SExS throughout, cruising speed. So ends.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Calm to gentle South breezes, partly cloudy to overcast with thick fog.

4.25pm: (54.9) Pigeon Point abeam distance 3.8 miles

5.06pm: Location by cross bearings, Pigeon Point N⅜W, Año Nuevo [various spellings throughout log] NE½E. On course SExS throughout watch. Sounded fog signal latter part of watch. Kept bright lookout for smugglers.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable breezes, generally South. Long rolling SW swell. Foggy throughout watch, very thick at times. Various speeds to suit conditions, sounding fog signal

8.00pm: Took cast of lead, 110 fathoms wire and no bottom. Course SExS standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs; overcast, fog at times; mist moderate sea.

8.00pm: (84.3) course SSE

8.20pm: Fog whistle failed to work. Stopped and repaired same.

8.53pm: Fog whistle again broken. Stopped while repairing same.

9.43pm: Whistle repaired, full speed ahead. Took soundings every half hour commencing at 9.00pm getting no bottom at 100 fathoms. Sounding fog signal when necessary. Ends SSE, full speed.


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12 December 1913

At sea, Pacific Coast

Lat 34.86, Long -121.30


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light South to moderate SE breezes, overcast to mostly cloudy, foggy, moderate sea, SW swell. On SSE course.

2.00am: (228) Changed course to SE⅜E; off Point Sur; and so ends.

Sounded half hourly; no bottom at 100 turns. Sounding wire was frayed, cut off 30 turns.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate SE breeze. Long SW swell, fog with occasional lifts throughout watch. Course SE⅜E throughout.

7.00am: In rift USS “Raleigh” in sight two miles on port beam for a few moments. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to gentle SE breezes; overcast, fog in patches, moderate sea.

Crew employed re-covering launch fender.

9.30am: Commenced test of radio apparatus of steamer “Queen”. Sounded fog signals when necessary.

Ends on course SE⅞E, full speed.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to moderate SE breezes, overcast to mostly cloudy, fog throughout, moderate sea.

Conducting test of radio apparatus with “Queen”.

12.50pm: Course ESE⅝E.

1.04pm: (18.0) Course ESE. Sounded half hourly throughout watch.

2.00pm to 2.40pm: Slowed down, put new reel of wire on deep sea sounding machine.

P. Sartis, Signal Quartermaster, completed three months probationary period this day and is recommended for a permanent rating.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of inclement weather; held signal drill under cover.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light SE breezes; partly cloudy and fog to clearing. Moderate sea.

4.25pm: (39.4) Stopped and sounded bottom at 252 turns. Slow speed course SW to conduct radio tests with Steamer Queen.

5.34pm: (40.5) Tests completed, full speed, ESE.

5.47pm: (43.5) Arguello Light NE¼N. Hauled in E⅜S for Point Conception. So ends.


6.00 to 8.00pm:

Partly clear, moonlight. Light SE breeze, gentle SW swell. Passing mist squalls.

6.08pm: (44.8) Made Arguello Light NE¼N. Stopped, sounded 300 turns, no bottom; made Conception Light ESE¾E. Turned position and stood E⅜S. at economical speed and so at end.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy, moderate to smooth sea.

8.08pm: (61.5) Point Conception Light abeam, course E⅜N.

11.00pm: (89.0) Course E⅞N on account of Southward set of current.


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13 December 1913

Santa Barbara Channel, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light East airs; partly cloudy, haze latter part; smooth sea.

12.31am: (3.3) Santa Barbara Light abeam, distance 9.3 miles

12.40am: (4.0) E½S for Hueneme Point.

2.40am: (23.6) Course E¾S on account of Southerly set of current.

3.42am: (32.3) ESE⅝E for Point Vincente. Full speed. So ends.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Hazy, bright moonlight. Fog to Southward first half, with light East airs and smooth. Latter half thick fog, clearing at times; overcast, calm. Gentle SW swell.

5.35am to 6.05am: Stopping and proceeding various speeds as circumstances of fog and whistles heard required. Course ESE⅜E throughout. Regular Saturday cleaning of ship and decks. Watch ends, fog lifting but heavy over land.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light variable airs, mostly cloudy and overcast, foggy and misty. Fog first part. Light SW swell.

Regular Saturday cleaning of ship.

8.48am: Took sounding; 300 turns no bottom.

9.10am to 9.18am: Half speed in fog.

9.37am: Stopped and hoisted aboard a portion of small barge, which was adrift and constituted a menace to small motor boats.

10.45am: Ahead full speed, course E⅞N

11.03am: Off Point Fermin, hauled in for San Pedro.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light West to SW airs, mostly cloudy, misty, smooth sea

12.15pm: Came to anchor in San Pedro harbor, 7 fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain. Breakwater Light bearing E½N (magnetic), and “S.P.” bell buoy bearing North.

Commanding Officer went ashore to confer with Customs and Immigration Officials; Custom House closed, Saturday afternoon.

Observed Saturday afternoon aboard ship. Sent officer boarding at San Pedro.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm, overcast and raining.


Boarded this day the following vessels:

American steamers:

“Fashion”, Long Beach; A.C.Malone; Long Beach San Pedro; passengers

“Tallac”, San Francisco, Cal; L. Hansen; Everett, Washington; San Pedro, lumber

“Vaguero”, Los Angeles, none on board

“Cabrillo”, Wilmington; T. McFarlane;

“Avalon”, San Pedro, passengers and freight

“Falchon”, Wilmington, none on board

“Warrior”, Wilmington, none on board

“Companero”, Wilmington, none on board

“Santa Rosa Island” Los Angeles, none on board


Boarded this day the following motor boats:

“Kensel”, T. Willis, passengers

“Edjucator”, none on board

“Real”, San Pedro, H. Cutter, fish

“Imp”, none on board

“Onadohta”, San Pedro, F. Nelson, passengers.

“Blanche”, none on board

“Robert”, none on board

“Corliss”, Los Angeles, F. Wright, passengers and freight

“Florinda”, none on board

“Lena O.Elaisson”, San Pedro, swing tender.


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14 December 1913

Underway and out from San Pedro, California

Lat 33.02, Long -117.62


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NE airs; overcast, rain latter part, smooth sea.

6.10am: (97.5) Underway and out from San Pedro.

6.15am: (97.8) Breakwater Light abeam, close aboard, course SE⅝E. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW airs to calm to NE airs; overcast and rain first part to mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

10.00am: Muster. Commanding Officer inspected uniforms of crew and vessel throughout.

Conducting radio tests with Steamer “Rose City”; completed same at 10.22 (36.5).

On course SE⅝E, full speed entire watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light East airs to calm to gentle West breezes; mostly cloudy, sea smooth.

On course SE⅝E, full speed.

2.30pm: Hauled in ESE⅞E for whistles. Checked deviation on this course by azimuth, found same to be 2° Easterly.

3.37pm: Whistles “SW” abeam, stood various courses into San Diego harbor. Lost one eight pound lead overboard. Observed Sunday.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle Westerly breezes to calm; mostly cloudy.

4.45pm: Came to in 5¾ fathoms, 30 fathoms port chain, near USS “Yorktown”.

O. Johnson, Seaman, sent to USS “Yorktown” for medical treatment, suffering from what appears to be a badly ulcerated tooth.

Floating Christian Endeavor Society held Divine Service on board attended by officers and crew. Made vessels signal number to Fort Rosecrans and to USS “Yorktown”

6.00pm: Granted liberty to watch.


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15 December 1913

San Diego, California

Lat 32.72, Long -117.18


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; clear to partly cloudy and haze.

Crew performed morning duties scheduled.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light WNW airs, partly cloudy, misty and hazy.

Liberty party on time. O. Johnson, Seaman, received treatment from Surgeon on USS “Yorktown”.

8.45am: Commanding Officer of “Unalga” called officially on the “Yorktown”.

9.15am: Commanding Officer of the “Yorktown” called on the “Unalga”.

9.45am: “Yorktown” stood out to sea.

Crew scrubbing paintwork on main deck and painting underside of spar deck in forecastle. Carpenter working new racks for fire buckets.

O. Johnson, Seaman, received treatment from Marine Hospital Surgeon, on recommendation of Surgeon on “Yorktown”.

Received one copy Circular Letter #252, Department of Commerce.

Commanding Officer called officially on Collector of Customs and conferred with Immigration Authorities.

Held gallery target practice; omitted Quarters on this account; preparing for small arms target practice. Sent Officer to call on Commanding Officer at Fort Rosecrans and make arrangements for using rifle range. Immigration Inspector Weddle called on Commanding Officer and conferred with him relative to the smuggling of Chinese into the US.


4.00pm to Midnight:

Light WNW airs to calm, partly cloudy to clear.

Granted liberty to watch.


(December 17, 1914, 11.00am: Omission, add to 8.00am to 4.00pm watch, December 15, 1913, aired bags and bedding.)


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16 December 1913

San Diego, California

Lat 32.72, Long -117.18


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light East airs; partly to mostly cloudy. Hazy latter part.

Liberty party on time.

7.20am: Firing party in charge of Lieutenant von Paulsen left for Fort Rosecrans: 2 officers and 10 men in party. Performed morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light East to WNW airs, mostly to partly cloudy; hazy.

Crew employed painting on main deck; at gallery target practice aboard and small arms target practice at Fort Rosecrans.

Shook out and dried sails in afternoon. Collector of Customs called on Commanding Officer.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of absence of small arms firing party and on account of holding gallery target practice aboard. Leave of First Lieutenant J.A. Alger, expires this day. Carpenters working new racks for fire buckets.

Received information that O. Johnson, Seaman, had entered the Marine Hospital. Received radiogram from Division Commander relative to Chinese smuggling. Sent Lieutenant Keester to the office of the Immigration Inspector to ascertain if any further information had been received since the 15th of this month.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW airs to calm; partly cloudy to clear.

7.00pm: Granted liberty to watch, first taking addresses at which all liberty men could be promptly found.

5.15pm: Firing party returned from range, having expended 460 rounds of rifle and 240 rounds revolver ammunition.


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17 December 1913

San Diego, California

Lat 32.72, Long -117.18


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm. partly cloudy.

Liberty party on time except F. Olson, Coxswain, and N.M. Jensen, Coal Heaver, each one hour late. Performed morning duties.

7.20am: Firing party of eleven men in charge of Lieutenant von Paulsen left for Fort Rosecrans.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW breezes, partly cloudy.

8.20am: USS “Yorktown” anchored in harbor. N.M. Jensen, Coal Heaver, excused and warned for delinquency on this date. F.A. Olson, acting Coxswain, excused for delinquency on this date.

The portion of a barge that was picked up at sea, December 13, off Point Vicente was this day towed in to the beach and given to a boatman to be broken up for firewood.

Enlisted N.J. Jacobsen as Ordinary Seaman.

Commanding Officer conferred with Immigration Authorities and learned that no further news had been received. Crew employed painting on main deck, at dotter practice aboard ship and at small arms target practice at Fort Rosecrans.

11.50am: USS “Yorktown” left port.

Engineer’s force painting bulkheads and side of ship in engine room.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of dotter and small arms target practice.

G.S. Formugis, Seaman, granted recreation liberty by Commanding Officer from 12.45pm to 5.15pm.

Correction, December 23, 7.00pm: Period of restriction of C.S. Burns, Seaman, expires this day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breezes to calm; partly cloudy to clear.

5.15pm: Firing party returned from range having expended 650 rounds .20 caliber rifle ammunition and 260 rounds .38 caliber revolver ammunition. O. Johnson, Seaman, returned from Marine Hospital.

6.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch. Moon rose about 9.35pm.


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18 December 1913

San Diego, California

Lat 32.72, Long -117.18


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light East airs, clear to mostly cloudy.

7.00am: Liberty party on time.

7.20am: Firing party of twelve men in charge of Lieutenant von Paulsen left for Fort Rosecrans. Performed regular morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light East to South to SW breeze smooth sea; westerly swell.

Crew employed painting on main deck, and at small arms target practice.

Engineer’s force painting in engine room. Made preparations for going to sea.

2.15pm: Underway and stood down channel.

2.55pm: Anchored off spar #5, near Fort Rosecrans; firing party came aboard. Hoisted boat and gangway and stood out to sea at 3.30pm.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of standing down channel and securing for sea.

4.00pm: (00.0) Whistles abeam, port side, ⅛ mile. Set course W⅝S.

Expended at target practice: 609 rounds rifle ammunition, 252 rounds revolver ammunition.

J.H. Earle, Seaman, injured right eye by letting broom handle drop on same; injury not apparently serious. G. Johnson, Seaman, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light West airs; partly cloudy. Smooth.

4.12pm: (1.4) Slow speed. Course W⅝S at end. Tested Franklin life buoys.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light airs to breezes, West, partly cloudy, starlight. Smooth, gentle Westerly swell.

Course W⅝S. Slow speed throughout.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly airs and breezes; partly cloudy; smooth, Westerly swell.

9.4pm0: Put Bliss log over (83.0); Nicholson log not recording. On course W⅝S; slow speed throughout.

10.25pm: Moon rose.


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19 December 1913

Outer Santa Barbara Channel and Dakin’s Cove, California

Lat 32.89, Long -118.53


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light WNW breezes and airs to calm; partly cloudy to clear; long swell.

2.09am: Stopped engines and drifted. So ends.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Clear sky, haze around horizon. Calm to NW airs, smooth sea, gentle Westerly swell. Bright moonlight first part.

4.00am: Ahead half speed on course W⅝S.

4.55am: Made right tangent of land NW⅝W, judged to be four miles

5.00am: Stopped and drifted until 6.25am, day break.

6.30am: Full speed ahead W¾N.

7.00am: Made out ranch house on beach, stood for it, NW. Prepared to anchor.

At 7.30am made out boat pulling along beach to Northward, apparently away from small vessel at anchor, full speed along beach after him. Made him out to be small boat with two men and fishing gear. Turned and stood back at 7.50am.

At end steaming full speed various courses into Smuggler’s Cove, San Clemente Island.


8.00am to meridian [12.05pm]:

Light NW airs to WNW breezes; partly cloudy; smooth sea; westerly swell.

8.14am: Came to in Smuggler’s Cove, in 15 fathoms to 45 fathoms starboard chain. Lieutenant Officer to board power boat anchored in Western part of cove. Found same to be a fisherman.

9.20am: Up anchor and out (35.1). Stood various courses along San Clemente Island, SE, and rounded China Point and stood along island to Northward.

10.55am: Stopped and boarded motor boat.

11.18am: Ahead full speed.

11.40am: Stopped and boarded motor boat off Seal Cove.

12.0090: Ahead full speed.

12.0590: (49.2) Course NW⅛N for NW end of San Clemente Island.

Threw overboard fire buckets condemned by Board of Survey of 10/6/13. Broke out 14 foot bar.

Crew re-covering launch fender, and chipping bail for port gangway.


Add to above watch: O. Johnson, Seaman; sick and off duty; improving. Time of correction, 9.45am, December 20, 1913.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle and moderate Westerly breezes; partly to mostly cloudy. Long swell.

12.50pm: Stopped and boarded and searched motor boats in West Cove. Stood out of cove, around end of island and at 2.17pm (59.8) stood NE⅞N for South Catalina Island.

2.30pm: Set staysails. Crew employed in pulling boats and making over fender for launch.

3.30pm: Quarters. Fire drill, first water in 23 seconds. Water on all hoses in 42 seconds. Collision drill; took stations for abandon ship. NE⅞N, full speed under staysails at end.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle Westerly breezes to light WSW airs, mostly clear, smooth sea.

4.20pm: Increased speed to 10 knots to make Dakin’s Cove before dark.

4.45pm: Took in staysails.

4.30pm: Hauled up for Southern end of Catalina Island then stood various courses up Eastern side of island and into Dakin’s Cove, where came to at 5.23pm in 21 fathoms to 60 fathoms port chain. Sent officer to board vessels.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW airs; mostly cloudy, smooth sea, rain at last.

7.35pm: Underway, stood various courses out of Dakin’s Cove

9.48pm: (89.3) E⅛N.

10.27pm: (93.3) S⅛E

11.23pm: (97.3) SW⅛S. Half speed throughout. So ends.


Boarded this day the following motor boats, San Clemente Island, Smuggler’s Cove:

“Pilgrim”, San Pedro, fish

“Seal Harbor”

“Ventura”, Los Angeles, H. Rohrberg, fish

“Mike”, San Pedro P. Porret, fish

“West Cove”, fish

“Nick D”, San Diego, N. Prokovish, fish

“Alert”, San Diego, H. Olsen, fish

“Avalon”, Catalina Island, fish

“Oh You Kid”, San Pedro, S. Malcovich, fish

“Maurice”, San Pedro, J. Baldwin, fish

“Mary Jane”, Avalon, nothing on board

“Maybella F”

“Avalon”, nothing on board

“Garfield”, nothing on board

“Nick M”, nothing on board

“Avalon”, nothing on board


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20 December 1913

Outer Santa Barbara Channel, California

Lat 33.38, Long -119.63


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light SW airs to gentle WxN breezes; rain, part of watch; overcast to mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

12.19am: Course WSW (1.3), and so ends. Half speed during watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Partly clear, light breezes to airs West, smooth slight SW, swell.

4.07am: Ahead economical speed.

5.24am: Made Santa Barbara Island NW¾N (2.90).

6.25am: (38.0) Santa Barbara Island abeam, raised San Nicholas Island little on port bow.

7.36am: (48.6) Course SWxW for South end of island and so at end.

Regular Saturday cleaning of ship and decks.


8.00am to meridian:

Light Westerly breezes and airs; partly cloudy.

Standing around Easterly end of San Clemente Island. No boats or habitations in sight, so stood various courses back around end of island and along North shore.

9.45am: Stopped off Corral harbor, sent officer in whaleboat to investigate settlement and board boats, if any.

10.55am: Officer returned, no boats along shore, visited one sheep [camp] and one fishing camp.

11.01am: (69.6) NW⅞W, economical speed. So at end.

Crew employed at regular Saturday cleaning.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle WNW breezes; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

12.45pm: Stood over toward Begg’s Rock.

12.55pm: Stopped 1900 yards NxW½W from Begg’s Rock and with sextant ascertained that the height of the rock was 15 feet, sounded in 60 fathoms.

1.01pm: (84.0) Ahead full speed on course NW⅞W and so ends.

Knocked off work, Saturday afternoon. O. Johnson, Seaman, sick and off duty, improving. Inspected magazine, temperature 68° - 58°.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle to moderate WNW breezes; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NWxW⅞W throughout, full speed.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Clear, starlight, smooth, calm. Light Westerly breeze at end.

At 6.45pm raised Richardson Rock Light from upper bridge. Fixed position, light bearing NNW¾W 15 miles, (32.4). Changed course to East, to proceed to vicinity of San Pedro in response to radiogram from Immigration Inspector Weddell giving information of smugglers.

7.15pm: Sounded 300 turns, no bottom.

7.50pm: Sounded 240 turns, no bottom, when line parted and lost 240 turns wire and the lead.

Course East, economical speed at end.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light and gentle WNW breezes; partly cloudy; smooth sea; starlight. On course East.

9.01pm: (54.6) Changed course to NExE⅞E.

9.01pm to 9.10pm: Sounded 190 turns, no bottom.

11.54pm: (81.7) Raised Anacapa Light bearing NxE¼E.

11.00pm: Increased speed to 10 knots to arrive at San Pedro quickly relative to smuggling.


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21 December 1913


Santa Barbara Channel and San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light WNW airs; mostly clear, smooth sea.

12.40am: (89.6) E⅜N.

12.45am: Moon rose. Course E⅜N, full speed at end.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Partly cloudy, moonlight, smooth Westerly swell. Variable airs to breezes and light NE breezes to airs.

Full speed to reach land at daylight

4.55am to 5.00am: Stopped to make out vessel under Catalina. Found her to be a steam schooner, then ahead NExE¼E for Point Fermin raised just then.

6.54am: Sighted gasoline boat, stood for her, stopped at 7.05am to 7.15am, boarded her, then ahead.

7.25am: Stopped and picked up small skiff adrift off Point Vincente. Hoisted her aboard. Then working to bells, to board launch under the beach. At end drifting, awaiting return of boat.

Inventory of articles picked up: 1 skiff, green with white gunwale, paint pot and brush, fish line, iron hook with 2 small links, 2 oars, 2 rowlocks, 2 fish and 1 old can.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs to calm; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

8.30am: Boarding Officer returned, full speed ahead on course E⅝S.

9.22am: Breakwater light, San Pedro, abeam: stood over for Long Beach, then stood along beach but could see no motor boats.

9.50am: Turned and headed for San Pedro.

10.17am: Anchored under San Pedro breakwater, 7 fathoms water, 25 fathoms port chain. Sent officer in to San Pedro with skiff that was picked up this am, to turn same over to Collector of Customs; officer to confer with Immigration Authorities also and board vessels.

Omitted muster on account of coming to anchor. Inspected vessel.

O. Johnson, Seaman, sick and off duty, improving.

Correction: December 23, 1913. 7.00pm: Period of restriction of H. Berg, Water Tender, expires this day.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light Westerly airs; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

1.00pm: Underway, stood various courses out of harbor.

1.20pm: (76.3) W¼S.

2.07pm: (83.8) WNW⅞W, Point Vincente buoy abeam, distance 1.4 miles. Same course at end, economical speed.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light West airs to calm, mostly cloudy, smooth sea. On course WNW⅞W throughout at economical speed.

4.41pm: (9.2) Point Dume abeam, distant 6.5 miles.


6.00 to 8.00pm:

Overcast, clear, calm, smooth.

Same course and speed.

6.57pm: Hueneme Light abeam, 4.8 miles.

7.17pm: Anacapa Light abeam, 5.7 miles.

8.00pm: Made Santa Barbara Light bearing NWxW⅛W. Changed course to W⅝S standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly airs to calm to SW breezes; overcast, haze and mist latter part, smooth sea.

8.45pm to 9.09pm: Changed course and slowed to avoid steamer ahead.

9.40pm: (57.1) Santa Barbara Light abeam, distance 11.8 miles.

9.50pm: (59.0) Raised Conception Light

10.10pm: Lost Conception Light. On course W⅝S entire watch except as noted, economical speed.


Boarded, December 21, 1913:

Motor boat “TT”, San Pedro, Tebouro, fishing

Motor boat “N.K.S.”, Nakamura, San Pedro, fishing

“Antonio”, San Pedro, M. Esperit, fishing

“Listo”, Wilmington, E.L. Musseter, towing

“Pearl”, San Pedro, M. Nelson, fishing

“Sport”, nothing on board

“Standard”, San Pedro, nothing on board

“Little Tony”, San Pedro, nothing on board

“Camille”, San Pedro, W. Ray, fishing

“Scandia”, San Pedro, V. Pearson, fishing


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22 December 1913

Northern entrance to Santa Barbara Channel

Lat 35.59, Long -121.45


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle SE to SSW breezes; overcast; drizzling rain; smooth to moderate sea.

12.25am: (84.3) Changed course to WNW¾W.

3.10am: Point Arguello Light, bearing NNE⅛E, distant 9 miles; course NW⅛N, and so ends.

Economical speed throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Overcast, cloudy, squally and rainy, clearing at end. Moderate SSW to WxN breezes, fresh with strong squalls third hour. Moderate to choppy sea, long Westerly swell.

7.00am: (48.0) Made staysails

7.35am: (53.4) Wind hauled ahead in squall, ran off and took in staysails. Washed decks. Course NW⅛N.

Moderate speed at end.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW to gentle WSW and WNW breezes; mostly cloudy; moderate sea. Crew employed making launch fender.

11.52am: (89.5) Piedras Blancas Light abeam, distance 9.3 miles. On course NW⅛N, full speed throughout.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to light WNW breezes, partly cloudy; moderate sea; WNW swell.

12.55pm: (97.8) Course NW¾W. Crew repairing launch fender and covering bail for port gangway.

O. Johnson, Seaman, sick and off duty, improving.

3.30pm: Quarters, resuscitation and signal drill.

Watch ends on course NW¾W at economical speed.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light WNW breezes; partly cloudy, moderate sea.

5.25pm: (34.8) Point Sur abeam 8 miles. NW¼N. So at end. Full speed.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Partly clear, starlight first hour. Overcast second hour, moderate sea. Moderate to fresh SW breeze. Long Westerly swell. Vessel rolling moderately.

7.47pm: (54.6) Point Pinos Light abeam and Point Sur Light bearing ESE⅛E (standard), steaming NW¼N. Economical speed throughout.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SSW to gentle WNW breezes; overcast and rainy first part of watch; partly cloudy latter part; moderate sea. On course NW¼N, economical speed throughout.

10.00pm: Slowed down, 5 rpm, in order not to reach San Francisco Light Vessel before sunrise.

11.48pm: (88.7) Año Nuevo Point abeam, distance 9 miles; Pigeon Point bearing NxE⅝E.


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23 December 1913

At sea, Pacific Ocean off Pigeon Point, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle WNW to moderate NW to gentle WNW breezes; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

12.31am: (94.2) Pigeon Point abeam, 10.1 miles, NNW⅜W for San Francisco Light Vessel. Speed about 6 knots in order to arrive at San Francisco bar at high tide.

3.26am: (12.2) Point Montara Light 4 points on bow. Same course and speed at end.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Partly cloudy, starlight

4.22am: Point Montara abeam (19.0). Distance 6.8 miles.

4.45am: Made lightship and hauled NNW for her (21.0).

6.00am: Up with lightship; stopped and ran in towards bar at slow speed awaiting daylight.

7.00am: Daylight, ahead over bar. Long heavy swell not breaking. Increased speed to make anchorage before fog bank over land should settle down.

Washed decks. At end steaming in to anchorage off Sausalito. Made numbers to USRC “Bear”. Answered by her own.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs; partly to mostly cloudy; foggy first part. Stood in and at 8.19am came to off Sausalito, in 6½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain.

First Lieutenant J.A. Alger returned to vessel from temporary duty on “Bear” and from leave.

Received 40 gallons of gasoline from “Bear”. Crew employed boating water and scrubbing masts and spars.

Sent officer to confer with Commanding Officer at Fort Baker relative to use of rifle range at that place.

O. Johnson, Seaman, sent to Marine Hospital Surgeon for outpatient treatment.

Received from Babcock and Wilcox Company, one box of brass valve stems, steering gear, engineer’s log.

S.B. Johnson, Boatswain, left on 27 days’ leave of absence granted by Department letter of December 4, 1913. Received from Mare Island 200 gallons of gasoline and 80 gallons of kerosene.

O. Johnson, Seaman, sick and off duty, improving.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to calm, mostly cloudy to overcast and rain latter part.

Received from town of Sausalito 6 boatloads, 6000 gallons, fresh water for boiler feed. Crew continued morning’s work.

3.30pm: Quarters, signal drill. Received from S. Mecchi and Co and Eureka Market, fresh provisions for general mess.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE breezes; partly cloudy to overcast; rain first part.


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24 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs. Overcast, rain, squally latter part.

Firing party did not go on range owing to rain. Crew swept down main deck.


10.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to fresh SSE breezes to moderate SE breezes. Overcast; squally and rainy.

Received from town of Sausalito, 1 boatload, 1000 gallons, of water for feed tanks, then became too rough for boating water. Liberty party on time except M. Jacobson Coxswain, 1 hour late.

Received 2 copies each of Circular Letters 147 and 148; and Naval Radio blanks as follows; 100 of NSE #194; 100 of NSE #195; 200 of NSE #196.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to watch.

1.30pm: Life saving crew from Point Bonita reported aboard, stating that they had been out in their power boat since 9.30am to the rescue of the crew of a fishing boat off Point Bonita and that on account of the rough water near the Point it was impracticable to lie at their own wharf. The Keeper had told them to report on the “Unalga”.

Took them aboard and gave them food and dry clothing and made their boat fast astern. The following men composed the crew: C.W. Nutles, #1; R.A. Durand #2; J. Hopeller #3; C. Horngreen #5; E. Fisher #7; J. Nyles #8.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of inclement weather

1.15pm: Veered to 40 fathoms of port chain on account of fresh breezes from SE.

Addition to above watch, December 30, 6.00am: O. Johnson, Seaman, returned to duty this day.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate and fresh SE breezes; overcast to mostly cloudy; rainy.


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25 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE to WSW airs; overcast, squally to mostly cloudy and hazy. Crew cleaned up about decks.

7.50am: Bonita Point LSS [Life Saving Station] crew received word that weather conditions at Bonita Point had moderated, and left for their station.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Westerly breezes; partly cloudy, haze first part.

Observed day as holiday.

Enlisted Demetrio Serna as Second Class Boy on probation; rated him First Class Boy and assigned him to duty in wardroom. Original enlistment.

Liberty party on time except B. Griffin, Fireman, 1 hour late; restricted him to limits of the vessel 1 liberty day; and G. Wilson, Fireman, first offense excused.

M. Jacobsen, Coxswain, excused and warned for delinquency on the 24th instant.

11.00am: Granted liberty. Granted G.L. Formugis, Seaman, liberty for recreation until 7.00pm.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly breezes and airs to calm; partly cloudy to clear.

7.00pm: G.L. Formugis failed to return.


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26 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; clear. Crew washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs; clear to partly cloudy.

Liberty party on time except G.L. Formugis, Seaman, C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, S.C. Jenkins, Second Class Boy, and M. Jacobson, Coxswain.

8.00am: G.L. Formugis, Seaman, returned from liberty 13 hours late.

9.00am: C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, returned one hour late from liberty.

10.00am: S.C. Jenkins, Second Class Boy, 2 hours late from liberty.

9.45am: Lieutenant von Paulsen and eleven men left for Fort Baker rifle range.

Crew boating water; received from town of Sausalito 7 boatloads, 7000 gallons, of water for feed tanks.

Dried sails, scrubbed ship’s side around bows.

H. Berg, Water Tender, returned at 12.00pm, one hour late from liberty.

Pilot house clock, having been very irregular for the last two days, sent same to San Francisco to be repaired. Received from A. Lietz Company, San Francisco, one reel of wire for sounding machines, emergency purchase. Omitted quarters and drills on account of party ashore at small arms target practice and boating water.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs to calm, partly cloudy to clear.

4.30pm: Firing party returned having expended 520 rounds of .30 caliber rifle ammunition and 230 rounds of .38 caliber revolver ammunition. Granted liberty to watch.


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27 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00 am:

Calm to light NW airs; clear to overcast; rainy and foggy latter part.

Commenced regular Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs and breezes; overcast to partly cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time. M. Jacobson, Acting Coxswain, absent 24 hours without leave. C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, excused and warned for one hour’s tardiness from liberty on the 26th instant; S.C. Jenkins, Second Class Boy, excuse accepted for two hours’ tardiness on 26th instant; H. Berg, Water Tender, restricted to limits of vessel for five days for one hour’s tardiness on same date; and G.L. Formugis, Seaman, restricted to limits of vessel for 15 days for returning from shore leave at 8.00am on the 26th of this month instead of 7.00pm on the 25th of this month as directed. All the above punishments inflicted by order of the Commanding Officer.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition; maximum temperature of magazine 66°F, minimum 58°F.

Firing party left vessel at 10.00am to hold small arms target practice at Fort Baker.

Crew employed scrubbing decks with sand, at general cleaning and boating water.

Received from the town of Sausalito 7 boatloads, 7000 gallons, fresh water, 6400 gallons for boiler feed and 600 gallons for deck use.

Carpenter employed building platform at lower mast head on signal yardarm preparatory to great gun target practice. Granted liberty to port watch until 8.20am tomorrow. Started fires under after boiler.


December 29, 1913, 12.30pm: Correction to the above watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs; partly cloudy to clear.

7.00pm: M. Jacobsen, Coxswain, returned from liberty 33 hours late.

4.30pm: Firing party returned from range, having expended 373 .30 caliber and 228 .38 caliber ammunition.


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28 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; partly cloudy.

Prepared for muster and inspection.

December 29, 1913, 12.30pm: add Midnight to 8.00am: 7.00am Cut out forward and in after boiler.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs to calm; partly to mostly cloudy.

M. Jacobsen, Coxswain, forfeits two days’ pay for one day’s unauthorized absence (26th instant) and is restricted to the limits of the vessel for 60 days.

10.00am: Muster and inspection. Granted liberty to watch.

Made target for sub caliber practice with 6-pounders, and made other preparations for target practice.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy. Extended lights until 10.00pm, account of working on ship’s papers.


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29 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.74, Long -122.31


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly to mostly cloudy, rain latter part.

Making preparations for target practice and for getting underway.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle and moderate and fresh breezes varying from SE to SW; squally; overcast and rain to haze.

Liberty party on time.

9.04am: Underway, stood various courses to range for gun target practice, Lower San Francisco Bay, near S. San Francisco buoy #1.

10.28am: Came to near range in 6 fathoms to 30 fathoms port chain

10.50am: “Guard” came alongside and made fast astern. All exercises impossible owing to inclement weather. Quarters omitted.

3.00pm: Bag and hammock inspection.

2.30pm: “Guard” cast off. Crew employed rigging targets for gun target practice and cross-pointing bail for gangway ladder.

3.50pm: Received following radiogram from Commanding Officer, USRC “Bear”: “Bark reported in distress North Bonita Point”. Made immediate preparations for getting underway to go to assistance of bark in distress.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle Southerly and SW breezes to light SE airs to calm; overcast, haze first part.

4.04pm: Underway full speed one boiler (55.0).

4.10pm: Ordered steam on 2nd boiler. Vessel standing down San Francisco Bay for Bonita Point. Landed launches on deck, unshipped ventilators, dismantled targets and prepared vessel for sea.

4.25pm: Received radiogram from Chamber of Commerce as follows: “The vessel is all right now”.

4.30pm: Belayed steam on second boiler but continued full speed under one boiler until message could be verified.

4.57pm: Received radiogram from Assistant Keeper, Point Bonita LSS, that vessel was safe and passing in in tow of two boats. Passed “Golden Gate” standing into harbor.

5.16pm: Came to off Sausalito in 4½ fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain.

Received permanent rate of P. Sartis as Signal Quartermaster to rate from September 10, 1913.

6.30pm: Granted liberty until 8.20am tomorrow.


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30 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; partly cloudy to overcast; heavy rain latter part.

Put launch overboard, rigged out gangway and washed down. Power launch engine running badly.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to moderate SSE gale, to fresh and strong SSE gale in squalls; driving rain and mist, foggy.

Crew painting in wardroom, puttying seams overboard in main deck passage, and cross-pointing bail for port gangway. Hoisted power launch for repairs to engine.

11.50am to 12.45pm: Shifted anchorage on account of freshening wind and threatening weather; came to in 5¼ fathoms water, wired to 60 fathoms port chain, dropped starboard anchor under foot. Kept steam on engine for use in emergency.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of inclement weather. Discontinued boating on account of inclement weather and high winds.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh and strong to moderate to fresh SSE gale in squalls; overcast, rain, mist and fog.

4.15pm to 5.15pm: General Revenue Cutter Service court met on case of A.C. Alexander, Seaman.

Granted no liberty on account of weather.

6.00pm: F. Stowers, Electrician First Class (Acting), failed to return from special liberty. Sent no boats ashore on account of weather.

10.00pm: Shut steam off engine and banked fire.


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31 December 1913

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong SSE breezes to fresh SSE gale; overcast and cloudy; squally and rainy.

Crew employed at cleaning on main deck.

Omission to log of December 2, Midnight to 8.00am: A. Nelson, Acting Quartermaster, returned from leave of absence. Correction also made on Midnight to 8.00am watch December 2, 1913. Correction made 11.00am December 31, 1913.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Strong breezes to fresh gale, SSE, to light SW airs latter part; overcast, ugly appearance and squally to light drizzle.

C.M. Fedderson, Master-at-Arms, restricted to the limits of the vessel one liberty day, for inattention to duty in connection with making out the 8.00pm water report on the 30th instant.

2.30pm: “Golden Gate” came alongside. Received from her general mess stores from J. Rothschild and Company and Engineer’s stores itemized in Engineer’s log. Delivered to her one motor armature generator and one empty steel gasoline drum and stores (general mess) to be returned to J. Rothschild and Company.

2.50pm: Weather moderating, hove up starboard anchor, hove up to 35 fathoms port chain.

F. Stowers, Electrician First Class (Acting), returned on board at 2.00pm. Excused as no boats were running from shore owing to inclement weather.

3.00pm: “Golden Gate” cast off. Belayed steam on engines. Officers and crew received pay for month of December Granted usual liberty. Crew employed painting in ward room and steerage, restoring main hold, making swabs etc. Quarters and drills omitted on account of inclement weather.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm to light SSE breezes; overcast; drizzling rain.


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Summary of abstract of log, December 1913


Hours at anchor 534 hours 36 minutes

Underway 169 hours 24 minutes

Distance cruised 1291.1 miles

Days underway 12


Coal on hand 222 tons 920 pounds

Coal received total 222 tons 920 pounds

Coal expended 114 tons 1340 pounds

Coal remaining 107 tons 1820 pounds


Rations:

On hand 197, received 1260, total 1457

Expended 1349, remaining 108


Officers present 169, Petty Officers and crew 1687


Drills:

Abandon ship 2, Battery and powder division 2, Collision 2; Fire Quarters 3; Infantry 3; Day signals 5

Quarters 10; Gallery target practice 7; Dotter practice 5; Rifle practice 5

Muster and inspections 3; Inspection 1; Inspected bags and hammocks 1; resuscitation drill 1


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

M. Ayer

Boy 2nd class




A. C. Alexander

Ordinary Seaman




John Anderson

Coxswain




Harold Berg

Water Tender




John Clifford Bryan

Bugler



Rated Ship’s Writer (A) on 9 Dec 1913

C. S. Burns

Seaman




Einar Johan Christensen

Quartermaster



Also mentioned as Christiansen
Disrated to Coxswain on 1 Dec 1913

C. J. Cromwell

Boy 1st class




John S. Davis

Boy 1st class



Rated Steerage Cook on 9 Dec 1913

J. H. Earle

Seaman




Charles Martin Feddersen

Master at Arms



Also mentioned as Fedderson

Gonstandinos Lewis Formugis

Seaman




Bernard B. Griffin

Fireman



Also mentioned as Griffen

R. Hegg

Seaman




James Hoheb

Boy 1st class




N. J. Jacobsen

Ordinary Seaman

17 Dec 1913



M. Jacobson

Coxswain



Also mentioned as Jacobsen

S. C. Jenkins

Boy 2nd class




N. M. Jensen

Coal Heaver




O. B. Johnson

Seaman




P. Little

Boy 1st class




A. C. Monroe

Fireman




A. Nelson

Quartermaster




F. A. Olson

Coxswain



Also mentioned as Olsen

W. J. Quasne

Ordinary Seaman




P. A. Roberts

Ship’s Writer


8 Dec 1913


R. Roe

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Bugler (A) on 9 Dec 1913

P. Sartes

Signal Quartermaster




I. C. Sathers

Fireman




Demetrio Serna

Boy 2nd class

25 Dec 1913


Rated Boy 1st class on 25 Dec 1913

Y. Shimada

Wardroom Steward




C. V. Smith

Steerage Cook



Declared a deserter on 9 Dec 1913

F. C. Stowers

Electrician 1st class




K. F. Svenningson

Oiler 1st class




T. B. Trew

Boy 2nd class




Paul George Vornberg

Assistant Master at Arms



Also mentioned as P.J. Vornberg, Vomberg

George Wilson

Fireman





[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

C. W. Nutles

Life Saving crew from Point Bonita

Aboard for bad weather on 24 Dec 1913
Left on 25 Dec 1913

R. A. Durand

Life Saving crew from Point Bonita

Aboard for bad weather on 24 Dec 1913
Left on 25 Dec 1913

J. Hopeller

Life Saving crew from Point Bonita

Aboard for bad weather on 24 Dec 1913
Left on 25 Dec 1913

C. Horngreen

Life Saving crew from Point Bonita

Aboard for bad weather on 24 Dec 1913
Left on 25 Dec 1913

E. Fisher

Life Saving crew from Point Bonita

Aboard for bad weather on 24 Dec 1913
Left on 25 Dec 1913

J. Huges

Life Saving crew from Point Bonita

Aboard for bad weather on 24 Dec 1913
Left on 25 Dec 1913



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1914


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Cover – January 1914

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Title page – January 1914


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Harry Gabriel Hamlet

Captain

Hotel Casa Madrona, Sausalito, California.
Francel H. Hamlet, wife, same address.




James Albert Alger

1st Lieutenant

“The Parkside”, San Rafael, California.
Phone San Rafael 92.
Mrs. J. A. Alger, same address.




California Charles McMillan

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Branch Hydro Office, San Francisco, California.
John McMillan, brother, same address.




Frank Lynn Austin

2nd Lieutenant

298 Arcadia Street, Pasadena, California.
Rev. C. W. Austin, same address.




George Wilson Cairnes

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Hotel Alta Mira, Sausalito, California.
Mrs. G. W. Cairnes, same address.




William James Keester

2nd Lieutenant

1439 South Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
J. H. Keester, mother, same address.




Charles Herman Johnson

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

292 Iglehart Street, St Paul, Minnesota.
Mrs. N. E. Johnson, mother, above address.




Carl Christian Von Paulsen

3rd Lieutenant

1200 West 29th Street, Los Angeles, California.
M. E. Von Paulsen, same address.




S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

2511 Grand Street, Seattle, Washington.
Mrs. S. B. Johnsen, wife, same address.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner

1569 Beacon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts.
Myra Drewett, daughter, same address.




C. Breiland

Carpenter

4th Street, P.O. Box 554, Bremerton, Washington.
Mrs C. Breiland, wife, same address.





On leave:

F.L. Austin, Second Lieutenant, leave January 1 to January 5, 1914.

C.C. Mc Millan, First Lieutenant of Engineers, leave January 1 to January 15 inclusive.

S.B. Johnson, Boatswain, leave, 27 days, December 23 to January 18 inclusive.


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Extract from regulations


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1 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light Southerly airs; partly to mostly cloudy. Crew cleaned up about decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs to SW breezes, mostly cloudy to overcast, hazy, threatening weather.

9.00am: J.S. Davis, Steerage Cook, returned one hour late from liberty.

January 3, 1914, 1.05pm correction: J.S. Davis excused and warned.

Granted liberty to watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs and breezes to fresh South breezes; overcast and rainy most of watch.

About 4.30pm Commanding Officer was passing along the street in Sausalito and noticed a crowd hurrying to waterfront. Upon inquiry learned that a man had been drowned. When he arrived at the landing he found that H.L. McManus, 18 years of age of 500 Belvedere Street, San Francisco, who with his father, M.H. McManus, had attempted to pull ashore in a small skiff from a launch, had been thrown into the water by the capsizing of the skiff.

The elder McManus had been rescued and the younger had been caught with the grapple after having been under water a period estimated at one hour. Life appeared to be extinct as the body was brought ashore, but the Commanding Officer at once, assisted by Ship’s Writer J.C. Bryan of the “Unalga” and Privates Clark and Innis of 61st Company Coast Artillery, Fort Baker, who had been attracted to the spot, and later by Coxswain M. Jacobsen, Seaman G.L. Formugis and W. Riefsneider, Fireman, “Unalga” launch crew who were hailed in passing, applied the service method of resuscitating the apparently drowned.

Dr Mays arrived and gave the patient strychnine hypodermically. The artificial respiration was continued for one hour without signs of life. The physician stated that death was probably caused by heart failure.

8.25pm: Intercepted radiogram which stated that the steamer “Pomo” had capsized and that her crew were all safe aboard the Steamer “Adeline Smith” which had a line to her.

8.30pm: Sent radiogram to master of “Adeline Smith”, asking him position and if the “Unalga” could be of assistance. Ordered steam and made all preparation for going to sea.

9.00pm: Received radiogram from “Adeline Smith” as follows: “Steamer Adeline Smith with Steamer Pomo in tow one mile North of San Francisco Light Vessel at nine pm, nothing can be done tonight, the Pomo is lying on her side, crew safe aboard her. Olson.”

9.15pm: Belayed steam: decided to wait until morning and then proceed to assistance of “Adeline Smith”, if necessary.


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2 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 38.01, Long -122.92


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh Southerly breezes to light SE airs; overcast, rainy and squally.

1.00am: Wind freshening, veered to 45 fathoms of port chain, dropped starboard anchor under foot.

4.10am: Tide turning, hove up starboard anchor, wind moderating.

4.20am: Received radiogram from the “Adeline Smith”, stating that she had lost the “Pomo” at 12.25am two miles West of lightship, in fresh SSE gale and ugly sea and that she would search for the “Pomo” at daylight. Made all preparations for getting underway as soon as liberty party returned.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE airs to gentle SSW breezes; overcast, squally; moderate sea; heavy Southwesterly swell.

8.20am: Liberty party returned except J.E. Turner, First Class Boy

8.30am: Underway and out.

9.05am: (68.3) Mile Rock abeam, stood up for North Channel and then various courses through channel.

9.10am: Received following radiogram from “Adeline Smith”: “We are endeavoring to get a line on her, she is drifting towards beach in Drake’s Bay”.

9.30am: Sailed in channel to speak tug “Dauntless”, informed her of the location of the “Adeline Smith” and “Pomo” and she then turned and stood for Drake’s Bay.

9.37am: Full speed ahead, course W¾ S for Duxbury Reef.

9.45am: Course W⅝S; steam ordered on forward boiler.

10.20am: (79.7) Course NW¾W for Drake’s Bay.

10.30am: Sighted the “Adeline Smith” and “Pomo”.

11.35am: Stopped and lowered surf boat; sent officer and crew to render any assistance possible.

12.00pm: Anchored in 14 fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle SSW to SE breezes; overcast; moderate sea.

12.21pm: Underway, took more favorable position in vicinity to windward, and at 12.28pm came to in 15 fathoms, 60 fathoms port chain, Chimney Rock SW¼S, 2½ miles. Ran oil for benefit of small boats.

12.50pm: Tug “Dauntless” took line and hung on astern

1.00pm: Line parted. Delivered to tug message obtained from her owners.

2.00pm: Surf boat came alongside, reporting that two lines had been run between the wreck and the “Adeline Smith” and that the boat would not be required longer as the “Adeline Smith” was about to commence towing and requested the “Unalga” to convoy her.

Hoisted surf boat and at 2.01pm underway.

2.15pm: Allowed fires in forward boiler to die out. Shortly after observed wreck to have broken loose and later received radio message from “Adeline Smith” to that effect, also stating that wreck was now in shallow water and in the opinion of the master of the “Adeline Smith” nothing further could be done.

3.17pm: Wreck took bottom solidly, and righted slowly. Quarters and drills omitted on account of activities in connection with wreck.

3.25pm: (91.5) SExE⅜E for Duxbury Reef. Full speed. So ends.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle SE breezes; mostly cloudy; moderate sea; heavy SW swell.

Standing down for Duxbury Reef.

5.20pm: (8.0) E¾N for North Channel (Duxbury Reef whistle abeam).

5.50pm: (12.2) It being dark and then being a heavy swell, decided not to attempt North Passage, slowed and stood WSW.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle SSW to South breezes; partly cloudy.

Vessel rolling deeply to moderate head sea.

6.25pm: (15.7) Course SW⅜S. Slowed to 50 turns. Vessel standing off shore. Watch so ends.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle Southerly to SE to Southerly breezes; partly cloudy to overcast; moderate sea.

9.00pm: (29.6) ESE⅜E

9.35pm: (26.2) SE⅛E

11.00pm: Slow speed, so ends.


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3 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle South to SSE breezes; overcast to mostly cloudy, moderate sea, heavy Southwesterly swell.

On course SE⅛E throughout, at 30 revolutions.

2.45pm: Sounded in 32 fathoms.

3.23pm: Farallon Light bore W⅛S magnetic.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle SSE to light SSE and SW breezes; overcast to partly cloudy. Moderate sea.

5.00am: (28.5) Farallones Light bearing WxS. Sounded in 30 fathoms

6.25am: (29.7) Stood NW

6.45am: (30.0) Turned and stood SW at various speeds.

7.30am: Stood in for the bar. Crossed the bar at various speeds using oil from both sides; bar rough and breaking in places. Watch ends, vessel standing various speeds for the Golden Gate.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW breezes to calm to light South airs; mostly cloudy.

Stood various courses in and at 9.43am came to off Sausalito in 5 fathoms water to 30 fathoms starboard chain. Put launch in water, rigged out gangway and started boating water

J.E. Turner, First Class Boy, returned having reported on USRC “Bear”, January 2 at 9.00am in absence of “Unalga”. Delinquency on 2nd of this month excused – warned. SE storm signals flying.

2.00pm: Granted liberty to watch

2.20pm to 2.30pm: Shifted anchorage further off shore; 5 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Received from town of Sausalito 4 boatloads (4000 gallons) of water.

I.C. Sathers, Fireman, and H. Berg, Water Tender, released from further confinement to limits of vessel, their punishments having expired. O. Johnson, Seaman, sent to Marine Hospital for out-patient treatment. P.W. Peters, Water Tender, granted one day’s leave by Commanding Officer.

Launch engine not working, hoisted launch for repairs.

Performed regular Saturday cleaning of ship.

Received from Department 12 copies Annual Report of the USRC Service, 1913.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to calm; mostly cloudy to clear.


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4 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light North airs, clear to partly cloudy. Performed morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Northerly to NW airs; partly cloudy to clear.

Liberty party on time except G. Cook, Oiler Second Class, C. Wideman, Seaman, and J. Albert, First Class boy.

10.00am: Full dress muster and inspection of uniforms of crew and vessel throughout by Commanding Officer.

Pilot house clock, which had been undergoing repairs by G.E. Butler, received on board.

2.00pm: G. Cook, Oiler Second Class, and C. Wideman, Seaman, returned on board 6 hours late.

11.00am: Granted liberty to watch until 7.45am.

W. Quasne, Ordinary Seaman, left vessel on one day’s leave.


Correction made at 10.10am, January 7, 1914: O. Johnson, Seaman, sent to Marine Hospital yesterday for out-patient treatment failed to return, probably detained for treatment at the Hospital.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs to calm; clear.


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5 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.891, Long -122.446


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW airs; clear to partly cloudy.

Hoisted boats and made all preparations for getting underway and coaling.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to gentle breezes; partly cloudy.

Liberty party on time. J. Albert, First Class Boy, absent 24 hours without leave.

8.30am: Underway for California City.

9.20am: Moored to wharf at California City to coal ship (Naval Coaling Wharf.)

9.35am: Began coaling, draft forward 10’8”, aft 13’10”. Wireless antennae disconnected while coaling. Informed Division Commander of this fact by telephone.

2.25pm: Finished coaling, having received from the naval coal pile at California City 150 tons of coal. Received from naval station at California City, 15,000 gallons of water, for which no charge was made. Draft after coaling; forward 14’4”, aft 14’4”; vessel listed to starboard.

3.26pm: Cast off from wharf at California City, stood various courses to anchorage off Sausalito, where came to at 4.05pm in 4¼ fathoms water, to 30 fathoms starboard chain.

3.30pm: Connected wireless antennae. Omitted quarters and drills on account of cleaning ship after coaling and getting underway. Engineer’s force overhauled forward windlass engine. Received one copy, “Handbook of Regulations, US Naval Radio Service”, 1913.

C.H. Wideman, Seaman, excused for delinquency on 4th instant – warned!

G. Cook, Oiler, Second Class, restricted to limits of vessel for six days for delinquency on 4th instant.

Quarterly permanent full board, met.


January 8, 1914, 9.00am, correction to above watch: 8.00am P.W. Peters, Water Tender, returned from leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NW breezes, partly cloudy to clear.

Granted liberty to watch.


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6 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle light NW breezes; clear to overcast.

Crew began cleaning of ship after coaling.


8.00am to 4.00pm.

Gentle to light NW airs, mostly cloudy.

Liberty party on time. J. Albert First Class Boy absent 48 hours without leave. Crew employed scrubbing over the side, cleaning up generally after coaling and painting wardroom stateroom #3.

9.00am: F.L. Austin, Second Lieutenant, returned on board from leave.

M. Jensen, Coal Heaver, sent to Marine Hospital for outpatient treatment.

W. Quasne, Ordinary Seaman, returned from one day’s leave.

Received from Department by mail: 1 copy Western Union Tariff Book, July, 1913.

3.30pm: Quarters, fire drill, first water in 22 seconds, water on all hoses in 60 seconds. Signal drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs to calm, mostly to partly cloudy.

Granted usual liberty to watch.


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7 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast, drizzle and haze to rain and fog.

Crew scrubbed clothes. Commenced painting in wardroom stateroom #3.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast to partly clear; foggy; drizzling rain first part.

Liberty men returned on time except A.C. Monroe, Fireman, John Davis, Steerage Cook, and James Hoheb, First Class Boy, all of whom returned at 11.00am, three hours late; quarantined J. Hoheb three liberty days, A.C. Monroe 6 liberty days, and accepted J. Davis’ excuse but warned him.

Sent M. Jensen, Coal Heaver, to the Marine Hospital at San Francisco.

J. Albert, First Class Boy, absent three days without leave.

Sent Gunner F.C.C. Greene, M. Jacobsen, Coxswain, J. Andersen, Coxswain, and J.H. Earle, Seaman, ashore for the purpose of obtaining full citizenship papers in the cases of Jacobsen and Andersen; this party returned at 4.00pm.

US launch “Guard” came alongside and delivered certain general mess and canteen stores. Sent 200 pounds of beef by the “Guard” to John Rothschild Co, and had same replaced by like amount of better quality.

Crew painting wardroom staterooms #5 and #8 and steerage stateroom #1, making curtain and grab ropes for launch, cleaning and varnishing on main deck forward, repairing motor launch engine, and running boats.

Communicated with Marine Hospital by telephone at 11.45am and ascertained that O. Johnson, Seaman, who was sent ashore for outpatient treatment on January 3, reported at the Hospital on January 3 and has been there to date.

3.30pm: Quarters; abandon ship drill; boat drill under oars and sail.

Making preparations for going on cruise.

Received from John Rothschild Co and Eureka Market the equivalent of 1349 rations.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW air to calm; mostly clear.

Received stores for various messes. Tested searchlight and held night signal drill.

S.C. Jenkins, First Class boy, went ashore for dental treatment, returning at 6.00pm. Granted usual liberty.


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8 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.60, Long -122.55


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light Westerly airs, mostly clear.

Preparing for sea.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to moderate SW breezes to gentle WSW breezes; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

Liberty party on time. Made all preparations for standing to sea. Boated water, received from the town of Sausalito three boatloads (3000 gallons) water, 700 gallons for drink, remainder for Engineering.

January 8, 1914: J. Albert, First Class Boy, absent four days without leave, evidently intending to desert, declared a deserter this day; informed the police of San Francisco.

10.25am: (58.3) Underway and out from Sausalito.

11.05am: (63.1) Mile Rock abeam: stood over for South Channel and down South Channel.

11.12am: (64.3) Buoy #2 abeam course S⅞E.

12.00pm: (71.3) Point San Pedro abeam, distant 1.3 miles. Kept bright lookout for motor boat “Calypso” and other vessels suspected smuggling.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle WSW to NW breezes; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

12.15pm: Set staysails.

2.45pm: Pigeon Point abeam; distance 2.8 miles. (96.8) SE¾E.

3.20pm: (2.6) Año Nuevo Light abeam: 2.5 miles. Course ESE⅛E.

2.15pm: Vessel steering badly, took in main staysail.

2.35pm: Took in fore staysail. At end ESE⅛E, full speed. Crew employed scraping brightwork on launch and painting bail for gangway ladder.

3.30pm: Quarters, collision and signal drill. Kept bright lookout for motor boat “Calypso” and other vessels suspected of smuggling.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle NW breeze; mostly clear. Moderate to smooth sea.

Found forward starboard sheave in quadrant room, fairlead for starboard wheel rope, not working properly. Master of SS F.G. Kilburn reported by wireless that he had no test message to send “Unalga”.

5.10pm: Hauled in for Santa Cruz anchorage.

5.45pm: (25.2) Anchored off Santa Cruz in 9 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain on port anchor. Santa Cruz Light bearing WNW⅞W, distant 1⅛ miles. F.L.


6.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NW breezes to calm, partly cloudy to clear.

Overhauling starboard forward sheave in quadrant room, fairlead for wheel rope.


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9 January 1914

Santa Cruz, California

Lat 36.94, Long -122.01


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW breeze to airs, clear to slightly cloudy.

Washed down decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs and calms; mostly clear, smooth sea.

Aired bedding. Crew scraping brightwork on launch, broke out hawsers from quadrant room, cleaned same and touched up about main weather deck.

10.30am: Sent officer boarding and sent mail ashore.

12.15pm: Officer returned.

2.05pm: Underway; stood SxE⅛E (25.2) slow speed while clearing anchor which was foul in hawse pipe.

2.30pm: Full speed.

2.47pm: (27.5) SSE.

2.47pm: Stopped. Boarded 2 motor boats; found same to be fishermen.

3.30pm: Quarters, battery drill.

3.00pm: Full speed SE⅝S. So ends.

At various times between 1.00pm and 3.30pm called SSs “Roanoake” and “City of Topeka” by radio to conduct test, but could not get them. In communication with Mare Island during same period.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Calm and mostly clear. Smooth sea.

Standing across Monterey Bay, course SE⅝S.

4.45pm: Slow speed.

4.55pm: Anchored off Monterey in 13 fathoms water (sandy bottom), 50 fathoms chain on starboard anchor. Stowed 10” hawser in main hold. Anchorage hard sand: Mussel Point WNW; Flagstaff (Reservation) SWxS.


6.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy to clear.

Sent two officers boarding. Restriction to limits of vessel of G.L. Formugis, Seaman, and P. Little, Second Class Boy, expires this day.


Boarded this day the following motor boats:


Santa Cruz, California

“3 Brothers”, Santa Cruz, J. Loew, fishing

“Morning Star”, Santa Cruz, J. McCall, fishing, passengers


Monterey Bay

“Libra”, Santa Cruz, J. Crivello, fishing.

“Sam Philips”, Pittsburg, San Francisco, A. Grava, fishing

“Speed”, nothing on board

“208”, nothing on board

“TSH”, nothing on board

“TSH”, nothing on board

“M.Y.”, nothing on board

“Anacapa”, Monterey, nothing on board

“Tad”, Monterey, nothing on board

“Monterey”, nothing on board

“SM Ditrapani”, nothing on board

No name, Monterey, nothing on board

“SM Grazte”, nothing on board

“Mary”, Monterey, nothing on board

“Italy”, nothing on board.

“San Vito”, nothing on board

“Jo”, nothing on board

“Martino”, nothing on board

“San Pedro”, P. Boyd, Monterey, fishing

“St Antonio”, nothing on board

“Telephone”, nothing on board

“Napoli”, nothing on board

“Mateo”, nothing on board

“Ruth”, nothing on board

“Martina”, nothing on board

“California”, nothing on board

“Masa”, nothing on board

“S. Barbara”, nothing on board

“Vittoria”, nothing on board

“Wireless”, nothing on board

“San Philip”, nothing on board

“Anselina”, Monterey, S. Catalina, fishing

“Illinois”, nothing on board


Boarded the following motor boats:

“Three Brothers”; “San Spiro”; “Ada Potter”; “Crescent”; “Siva”; “Tyel”; “Kathlyn”; “Iguana”; “Fred Perez”; “Marconi”; “Mable”; “Mohawk”; “Eugenie”; “Fiji”; “Key”; “J.W.”; “Nonka”; “Kotari”; “Tohiva”; “212”; “K”; “Toyo”; “Tobata”; “Asovo”; “Yono”; “Asoshio”; “Sodo”; “Tobata”; “R.M”; and “Junipers” of Monterey (all nothing on board).


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10 January 1914

Monterey, California

Lat 36.29, Long -121.96


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm and partly cloudy.

Scrubbing decks with sand.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm, partly cloudy; smooth sea.

9.00am: (44.7) Underway, stood out from Monterey, various courses.

9.33am: (48.4) Whistles abeam, course SW⅞S.

10.03am: (52.9) course S⅝E.

10.17am: (54.9) course SSE¾E off Point Cypress. Crew employed scraping bright woodwork on launch, cleaning quadrant room and main deck.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs; mostly cloudy, smooth sea.

12.01pm: (71.5) Point Sur abeam, distance 2.9 miles, SE⅞E.

12.14pm: (SSE) (73.6) Hauled out to examine motor boat.

12.20pm to 12.45pm: Stopped, sent officer boarding.

12.45pm: (74.5) SE⅞E.

2.54pm: (95.0) Slow speed, commenced swinging ship.

3.25pm: (97.5) Ceased, sun being obscured by clouds, full speed, SE⅞E. So ends.

Crew varnishing brightwork in launch. Worked during afternoon to take advantage of fine weather.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SE airs to calm; mostly clear. Smooth sea.

4.25pm: Slowed to 75 revolutions in order to make San Miguel island at daylight.

6.25pm: Piedras Blancas Light abeam distant 8.8 miles (23.1) Course SE½S. Tested magazine flood cock; temperature of magazine 58° - 56°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light East airs; partly cloudy; hazy; smooth sea; moonlight.

On course SE½S throughout; at 75 turns.


Boarded off Point Sur, California

American Motor boat “Noble”, Monterey, Feliciano, fishing

American Motor boat “Marconi”, Monterey

American Motor boat “Conopa”, fishing


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11 January 1914

Cuyler Harbor, San Miguel Island, California

Lat 34.06, Long -120.35


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light Easterly airs and breezes; mostly clear; smooth sea.

2.55am: (85.0) Slowed and rounded, no bottom at 120 turns.

2.52am: (85.8) Made Arguello Light E½N.

3.17am: (96.0) Arguello Light abeam, distance about 15 miles, ExS. So ends. Full speed.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light airs to breezes, East to SE; mostly clear. Smooth. Washed down decks.

4.30am: Increased speed to 85 revolutions to make San Miguel at daybreak.

5.47am: Point Conception abeam distant 10 miles, (17.7).

6.55am: Hauled down SExE½E for San Miguel passage. Standing into Cuyler [Cuyler’s in log-book] Harbor, San Miguel island, at end of watch, slow speed.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE breezes to calm; party cloudy; smooth sea.

8.30am: Came to anchor in Cuyler Harbor, San Miguel Island; 16 fathoms water; 60 fathoms port chain. Judge Rock bearing South; North end Prince Island bearing E⅜N.

Sent officer in to investigate conditions on shore.

10.00am: Officer returned with information relative to motor boat “Calypso”: having met Mr Miller, an Immigration official on the beach, decided to remain at Cuyler Harbor until return of Immigration launch from Santa Barbara.

10.00am: Inspection; omitted muster on account of standing by to get underway at any time

11.50am: Sent boat in to bring off Mr Miller who was signaling from the beach. Kept sharp watch for any motorboats.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SSE airs; partly cloudy.

12.35pm: Boat returned with Mr Miller.

12.05pm: Received following radiogram: “Your radiogram of today suspected launch has been in San Diego four days under surveillance, apparently nothing doing immediately, will notify you, San Francisco, any developments. Weddle.”

12.15pm: Received following: “Inspector Miller and Kuykendall of own service in launch Gray supposed in Santa Cruz Channel have not been heard from since last Tuesday. If you see them request them report immediately at Long Beach, arriving there after dark. Weddle.”

1.25pm: Sent following to Immigration Inspector Weddle, San Diego: “Have Miller on board San Miguel. Kuykendall left here 4 o’clock yesterday for Santa Barbara for gasoline, not back yet. Find out from Connell if Kuykendall arrived Santa Barbara and radio me. Instructions delivered Miller. Hamlet.”


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light Easterly airs to calm; partly clear; smooth.

Received at 5.20pm information by radio that the motor launch “Gray” had not reported by wire to district inspector at Los Angeles, from Santa Barbara. Landed Mr Miller at San Miguel.

5.05pm: Underway for Santa Barbara, course NE⅛N. (39.0). On the course at end, full speed. Found Richardson Rock Light not burning.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

8.55pm: (75.1) Santa Barbara Light abeam distant 3.0 miles. Stood various courses in and at 9.30pm came to off Santa Barbara in 8½ fathoms water to 45 fathoms starboard chain. Santa Barbara Light bearing WSW¾W, Potter Hotel on W¼N.


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12 January 1914

Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.38, Long -120.29


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light ESE breeze to calm, mostly clear.

Washed down decks. Boarded motor boats in harbor. Found motor boat “Gray” had arrived in Santa Barbara and is still there; notified Immigration official on “Gray” of location of Mr Miller in San Miguel.

6.00am: USS Perry left anchorage.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to gentle SSE breezes; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

8.45am: (77.5) Underway and out, various courses.

9.08am: (81.0) Santa Barbara Lighthouse bearing N, course WSW⅞W, and so ends.

Crew varnishing bright woodwork in launch and scraping gangway ladders.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle Southerly breezes; mostly cloudy, moderate sea.

12.55pm: (16.8) Point Conception abeam, 3 miles W⅞N.

2.35pm: (32.3) Arguello Point abeam, distance 1.7 miles.

3.30pm: (41.4) NW⅜W. Full speed. So ends.

Quarters, fire drill, first water in 29 seconds, water on all hoses in 28 seconds. Signal drill. Crew employed painting and varnishing launch, scraping ladders and painting in hold.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh to strong SSE breeze; partly clear to overcast and misty. Heavy SW swell to rough cross sea.

5.50pm: (64.0) San Luis Point light abeam.

6.50pm: (73.0) Same light bore ENE. On course NW⅜W at end, speed 80 revolutions.

Treated M. Jacobsen, Coxswain, for sprained thumb, injured during fire drill.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong SSE breezes; overcast; rain and mist; rough sea.

9.45pm: (99.0) Raised Piedras Blancas Light bearing NxE magnetic.

10.40pm: (7.0) Changed course to NW⅜W. Sounded, 300 turns of wire, no bottom, slowed to 70 turns.

11.55pm: Slowed and sounded, 300 turns of wire, no bottom. Watch ends on course NWxW⅜W at 70 turns.


Motor boats boarded at Santa Barbara, California:

“Angelo”, Angelo, fishing

“Charus”, nothing on board

“Vamoose”, nothing on board

“Enricho”, nothing on board

“Navigador”, nothing on board

“California”, Costanjda, fishing

“Marie”, nothing on board


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13 January 1914

Off coast of California

Lat 37.22, Long -122.53


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh SSE to light SW airs; overcast, rain, rough to moderate sea.

3.34am: Weather moderating, economical speed on course NWxW⅜W throughout, full speed at end.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light variable airs to gentle SE breeze; overcast, drizzling rain. Moderate cross sea.

Washed down decks.

4.50am: Course NW¾N. On this course full speed at end.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle SE breezes; overcast, fog and mist; moderate sea. Crew painting in quadrant room.

9.05am: Sounded, 250 turns wire, no bottom.

9.45am: Increased speed to 95 turns to reach San Francisco before dark.

10.00am: (2.8) Sounded, 225 turns, no bottom, changed course to NxW½W.

10.52am: (9.6) Course NWxN, sounded, bottom at 60 fathoms.

11.15am: (14.7) Slowed and sounded in 55 fathoms.

11.45am: (18.3) Slowed and sounded in 54 fathoms. Sounded fog signal in fog.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to fresh SE breezes; overcast, rain, fog at times. Moderate sea.

Sounding and stopping every half hour.

2.45pm: (44.4) Raised submarine bell, San Francisco Light Vessel apparently bearing North, course North. Ends full speed, standing various courses for Light Vessel in view ahead. Sounding fog signals when necessary.

Crew employed touching up in fore hold and painting in quadrant room. Quarters and drills omitted on account of inclement weather.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong SE breeze to moderate gale; overcast and misty. Rough sea.

4.30pm: Passed San Francisco Light Ship and stood in toward bar. It being apparent that bar was breaking too heavily to cross, hove to off Light Ship. Stood various courses near Light Ship, slow speed. And so ends. Log not registering at times owing to slow speed, allowed 0.5 miles per hour.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to strong SE gale in squalls, overcast, rain in squalls; foggy, rough sea; moonlight latter part.

Hove to off San Francisco Light Ship on course SExS.

11.45pm: Course SxE½E. Slow speed.


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14 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh breeze to moderate gale, SE; squally, rain, overcast. Rough sea.

Hove to off San Francisco Light Vessel, slow speed, various courses, SW at end.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate SE gale to moderate breeze; overcast and rainy. Rough to moderate sea.

Patent log not registering at times; allowed 0.5 miles per hour during those periods. Standing various courses, slow speed, in vicinity of lightship until 7.20am.

7.20am: (65.2) Course NNE⅛E.

7.40am: Rounded buoy #1 (Four Fathom Bank) (69.2),1 mile abeam; stood ENE. Standing for Bonita Channel at end half-speed.

Washed down decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate SE breezes to light Westerly airs to calm; overcast, rain.

8.15am: (72.0) Stood various courses down Bonita Channel and through Golden Gate.

9.25am: Came to in 5 fathoms, 45 fathoms starboard chain, off Sausalito.

Received by mail 10 yards of red, 5 of blue bunting and one Revenue Pennant #5. Received 1 copy Navy Department G.O. #62 “Price list of clothes and small stores”, also 1 copy “Seagoing vessels of the US, 1913”. Received information that O. Johnson, Seaman, was discharged from the Marine Hospital, San Francisco on January 8, 1914. A. Nelson, Quartermaster (A), sent to Marine Hospital for outpatient treatment.

Quarters and drills omitted on account of inclement weather.

Crew employed preparing ship for port and cleaning main deck. Shifted bags and hammocks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, mostly cloudy.

Granted usual liberty

5.00pm: J. Teras, Seaman, reported on board for duty from the USRC “Manning”. A. Nelson, Quartermaster (A), returned from Marine Hospital.


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15 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; partly cloudy to dense fog.

Scrubbed bags and hammocks. Sounding fog signals latter part. Discovered port gangway platform to be broken.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; dense fog.

Received from Wireless Specialty Apparatus Company 2 Perikon renewal sets.

C.S. Burns, Seaman, left vessel on one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer.

Sent Master-at-Arms to US Marine Hospital for A.C. Alexander, Ordinary Seaman; Master-at-Arms and Alexander came on board at 2.00pm.

General Revenue Cutter Service Court in the Case of A.C. Alexander, in session from 2.30pm to 4.00pm, completed its case and adjourned to await action of reviewing authority.

Crew boating water, cleaning about decks and touching up in holds.

3.30pm: Quarters; man-overboard drill simulating as nearly as practicable conditions at sea; boat drill under oars. Attempting to communicate with USRC “Manning” by radio, unsuccessful.

Attempted to ascertain the whereabouts of O. Johnson, Seaman, who was discharged from Marine Hospital January 8, 1914.

Received 2000 gallons fresh water from town of Sausalito; 400 for deck, remainder in Engineer’s Department.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; dense fog.

Granted liberty until 7.20am tomorrow. Preparing to go to sea in morning.


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16 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.75, Long -122.54 [approx]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE breeze to airs; overcast and foggy.

Liberty men returned except H.B. Johnson, Water Tender. Preparing for sea.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE airs to moderate to fresh SE breezes; overcast to mostly cloudy, smooth to moderate sea.

9.30am: (81.5) Underway and stood out from Sausalito.

9.50am: Stopped off Point Diablo, lowered surf boat and sent same in to wreck of pilot boat on point to render any assistance possible. A tug and the crew of the Fort Point and Bonita Life Saving Stations got two lines to the wreck but both parted. Last grapnel from surf boat when grappling for line was wreck. Tugboat people decided to let wreck alone as it was very badly broken up; surf boat returned to “Unalga”.

11.20am: Ahead full speed.

11.48am: (88.0) Nun buoy #4 South channel abeam: course S⅞E. Storm signals flying at Point Lobos.

8.00am: First Lieutenant of Engineers, C.C. McMillan, returned to duty from leave. Enlisted Alberto Lachica as Second Class Boy to fill vacancy and rated him First Class Boy; original enlistment.


Meridian to 4.00pm: Strong breezes to moderate gale to fresh breezes, SSE; mostly cloudy, moderate to rough to smooth sea.

1.25pm: (99.1) SSE¼E, Point San Pedro abeam, distance 2.4 miles.

2.07pm: (2.6) Head wind and sea; constantly increasing cutting speed to under 4 knots per hour. N⅞W for South Channel, San Francisco Bar.

2.30pm: (5.7) Point San Pedro abeam 1.3 miles. Increased speed in order to reach bar before it became dangerously rough.

3.30pm: (16.3) Crossed bar, economical speed. Standing through Golden Gate.

4.00pm: (21.2) Lime Point Light abeam, standing for anchorage at end.

3.30pm: Quarters, signal drill. Crew employed painting in quadrant room and on main deck.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SSE breezes to fresh SE gale to fresh to strong SE breezes; mostly cloudy; overcast and rainy latter part.

4.15pm: Came to anchorage off Sausalito in 5 fathoms water to 45 fathoms port chain. Received mail.

7.30pm: Wind freshening, dropped starboard anchor under foot.


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17 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.84, Long -122.70


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate SE to SSW gale; overcast and hazy to mostly cloudy. Rough sea.

12.20am: Received following radiogram. “Marine Exchange reports vessel in distress off Potato Patch drifting northward. Reynolds”.

12.55am: Received additional information by radio from Marine Exchange in reply to following radiogram: “Can you give me further particulars of vessel in distress”, indicating 3-masted schooner Polaris in distress in vicinity of Bolinas Bay.

1.20am: Underway, stood various courses and speeds from anchorage through Golden Gate. Buoy #2A not burning. Stood over bar and toward Light Vessel.

3.24am: (39.4) San Francisco Light Vessel SxW, 1.0 mile, NNW, slow speed.

3.48am: (42.2) SxW, hove to awaiting daylight, dead slow. So ends. In vicinity Duxbury Reef buoy keeping sharp lookout for schooner in distress or distress signal.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate SSW gale to strong SW breeze, partly clear to overcast. Rough cross sea.

Stood various courses, slow speed, in vicinity of Light Vessel.

6.20am: (43) Stood NxE for Bolinas Bay.

7.40am: (45.8) Duxbury Reef buoy N½E, distance 1 mile. Course WNW.

8.00am: Sighted wrecked schooner on beach near Bolinas Point. Started scrubbing decks with sand. Standing in toward wreck at end. Patent log not registering at times on account of slow speed; allowed 0.5 miles per hour.

H.B. Johnson, Water Tender, absent 24 hours without leave.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate SW gale to moderate SE breezes; overcast hazy latter part, rough sea.

Stood in toward Bolinas Point as close as practicable to observe schooner. A heavy sea was breaking to seaward of the schooner making operations from seaward impracticable. Stood off a safe distance to await favorable conditions. Standing at various speeds as necessary.

11.40am: (56.0) Having received information that power boat from Fort Point Life Saving Station was starting for wreck set course E⅛N for Duxbury Reef to meet power boat.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to light SE and Easterly breezes; overcast, passing showers first part; rough sea.

1.10pm: Received information by radio that crew of schooner had gotten safely ashore. There being no further possibility of rendering assistance, stood for San Francisco.

1.40pm: (63.7) Duxbury Reef buoy abeam, distance 0.8 mile

2.00pm: (66.2) ENE, stood various courses and speeds through Bonita Channel and Golden Gate to anchorage off Sausalito, where came to at 3.25pm (77.5) in 4 fathoms to 40 fathoms starboard chain.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle and light SE breezes; overcast, rain and drizzle

4.30pm: Granted liberty to watch. G. Cook, Oiler Second Class, released from further confinement to limits of the vessel. C.L. Burns, Seaman, returned from leave as directed by Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast. H.B. Johnson, Water Tender, failed to return as directed by Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast.

Magazine temp 64° -66°. Tested flood cocks. Extended dynamo until 10.30pm in order to attempt to deliver to USRC Manning a message for her from Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast.

Received from Delano Bros, San Francisco, carpenter’s stores as per class 5 requisition for January, February and March, 1914; also portion of electrical stores from Haller Cunningham Electric Co, San Francisco.

Correction made 3.00pm, January 19, 1913, Sausalito, California.


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18 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle and moderate breezes, South to gentle SW breezes; overcast, rain to mostly clear.

Prepared for muster and inspection.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SSE to light SSW breeze; partly clear. Rain showers.

The restriction of A.C. Monroe, Fireman, to the limits of the vessel expires today. H.B. Johnson, Water Tender, returned on board, and his explanation of his absence from this vessel on the 16th and 17th instant was accepted as satisfactory, he having reported daily to the Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast.

10.00am: Muster and inspection. Granted liberty to one watch until 8.00am tomorrow. O. Johnson, Seaman, reported on board for duty. Observed Sunday. First Lieutenant of Engineers C.C. McMillan excused from muster by Commanding Officer. The restriction to the limits of the vessel of G.L. Formugis, Seaman, expires today.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to gentle SSE breeze; partly clear. Passing showers latter part with thunder and lightning.

Boatswain S.B. Johnson returned on board at 5.00pm from leave of absence.

6.00pm: A police officer of San Francisco (Daniel T. McMahon) came on board with J. Albert, First Class Boy, a deserter from this vessel. Confined Albert to the limits of the vessel for safe keeping, pending preferment of charges.

6.30pm: USRC Manning anchored off North Beach.


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19 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SW breeze to calm; passing showers of rain. Washed down decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SSW breezes; partly cloudy. Liberty party on time.

Crew employed painting in quadrant room, painting power launch and boating water.

Received from town of Sausalito 9 boatloads (9000 gallons) of fresh water, 2400 gallons for ship’s tanks; 6600 gallons for boiler feed.

9.00am: USRC “Manning” stood to sea from San Francisco.

11.00am: USS “Denver” stood to sea.

11.05am: USS “Preble” anchored off Sausalito.

2.30pm: Commanding Officer of USS “Preble” called officially.

F.A. Ritzer, Seaman, sent to Marine Hospital for outpatient treatment.

Received from W.S. Roy Company, part shipment of stores in January, February, March requisitions.

3.25pm: USRC “Guard” came alongside. In accordance with instructions from Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, sent surf boat and crew to “Guard”, which started with boat in tow to look for wreckage reported in Golden Gate.

3.25pm: USRC “Golden Gate” came alongside and delivered articles on in-store requisition for January, February, March.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of absence of boat crew and receiving stores. Received paints and oils from Weeks-Hawes Emerson Company, Class VIII requisition, February, March.

Received shipment of clothing from General Store TCCS, San Francisco, California.

Commanding Officer called on Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, USRC Service, and Merchant’s Exchange and arranged to have information relative to vessels in distress transmitted direct to this vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW breezes to calm; mostly to partly cloudy.

4.15pm: USRC “Guard” returned with surf boat having been unable to locate wreckage inside of Bonita Point. Granted liberty to watch.


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20 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SSE breezes; partly to mostly cloudy.

Performed morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE breezes; mostly cloudy; drizzling rain at end and latter part.

Received from Nicholson Ship Log Company, Cleveland, Ohio, Item 7, Class I requisition for January, February and March, 1914. Received remainder of electrical stores from Haller Cunningham Electric Company, San Francisco as per Class VIII requisition for same period. Received from D. Ballauf, Washington, D.C., 15 sounding tubes as per requisition, Class I.

9.00am: Removed dangerous obstruction to harbor navigation consisting of several heavy floating timbers. Towed same to beach and gave them to a fisherman at his request.

Crew employed rigging starboard and hoisting port gangway, putting fender on launch, stowing stores and variously.

11.00am: USRC “Guard” came alongside with representative of owners of steam schooner “Scotia”, which was five days overdue and for whose safety fears were felt. At his request attempted to locate or obtain information of her whereabouts by radio, all land wires to Eureka being down.

11.30am: USRC “Guard” cast off. Commanding Officer called officially on Commanding Officer of USS “Preble”.

2.00pm: Sent officer boarding in power launch.

Quarters and drills omitted on account of rain. Made all preparations for going to sea to assistance of “Scotia” should it become necessary.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SSE breezes to calm to light SSE airs; mostly cloudy, drizzling rain latter part.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty.

4.50pm: Boarding officer returned. Motor boat “Swastika”, noted below, found navigating without adequate life preservers or floats on board and without means for extinguishing burning gasoline in violation of Motor Boat Law Act of June 8, 1910, Sections 5 and 6 respectively

5.30pm: Received information by radio that “Scotia” was safe and in tow of another vessel proceeding to this port.


Boarded this day the following motor boats and vessels:

No name, G. Nelson, Sausalito, fishing

“Hattie D. Susavilla”, Sausalito, fishing

No name, J. Carr, Sausalito, fishing

American schooner “Harry”, San Francisco, A. Scholash, local, lumber

60 meter “Bolliseer”, San Francisco, trading

“Scout”, Sausalito, P. Andersen, yacht

American schooner yacht “Martha”, Sausalito, J Oconalfe

American schooner “Eureka”, San Francisco, nothing on board.

No name, J. Cachoro, Sausalito, fishing

“122”, A. Grersha, San Francisco, fishing

No name, San Francisco, M. Salva, fishing

No name, Velano, fishing

“80”, San Francisco, J.D’Aquista, fishing

“33”, San Francisco, L. Napolonia, fishing

“Three Brothers”, San Francisco, F. Crivello, fishing

“166”, San Francisco, S. Ballestera, fishing

“153”, San Francisco, G. Trintrantono, fishing

“147”, San Francisco, J. Alroto, fishing

American schooner “Golden State”, S.F. Wallsted

“Pirate Cove Alaska”, San Francisco, salt fish

“Union”, San Francisco, Sonsted, local freight

“43”, Sausalito, G. Marcortes, fishing

American schooner yacht “Seafarer”, San Francisco, L. Norris

No name, San Francisco, A. Nevali fishing

“Swastika”, Sausalito, Cushman (yacht, see above)

“Frida”, J.E. Johannsen, Sausalito, fishing


[Sick call, A.C. Alexander, Seaman, stomach trouble.]


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21 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SSE airs; clear to mostly cloudy.

Scrubbed and washed clothes.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE breeze to airs; overcast and rainy.

Liberty men returned except Peter Peters, Water Tender. Crew touching up paintwork on main deck and painting in Ward Room stateroom #8.

11.30am: Received instructions from Division Commander to proceed to sea in search of steam schooner “Scotia”.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate Southerly to moderate and fresh SxE breezes; overcast, rain and haze at times. Rough sea, moderating at end.

12.20pm: (77.5) Underway, stood various courses through Golden Gate and North Channel.

2.26pm: (95.5) Duxbury Reef buoy abeam, distance 1.8 miles. W⅛S.

2.42pm: (98.4) W¼S to compensate setting in toward shore. So at end.

4.00pm: (67.0) Point Arena Light bearing N¼W. Crew continuing morning’s work and serving ship for sea. Quarters and drills omitted on account of inclement weather and motion of ship.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh to strong SSW breeze; overcast and rainy, moderate sea.

4.12pm: (13.3) Point Reyes abeam, distant about 5 miles Course W¼S.

5.10pm: (21.2) Course NNW⅝W.

7.10pm: (35.4) Course NWxW. Sighted two steam schooners bound South. Keeping special look out for vessel in distress.

5.30pm: Half speed. Sounding fog signal during thick rain. On course NWxW, half speed, at end. Allowed (+) 4 miles for error on log while running half speed.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong SSW to moderate SW breezes; overcast; rain in squalls; moderate sea.

Sounded fog signal when necessary. Kept special lookout for vessel in distress. Sighted four vessels (steamers) bound to Southward, all of which were apparently in good shape. On course NWxW at half speed throughout. Sending radio inquiry signal hourly.


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22 January 1914

Cape Vizcaino, California

Lat 40.16, Long -124.59


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle WSW to gentle Westerly breezes to calm, overcast and fog to partly clear to overcast and mist. Moderate sea.

Sounding fog signals when necessary. On course NWxW, half speed throughout.

4.00am: (67.0) Made Point Arena Light bearing N¼W. Patent log not recording correctly owing to low speed. Kept bright lookout throughout for [steam schooner] “Scotia”.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light Westerly breeze, partly clear to foggy. Moderate sea.

Washed down decks.

6.00am: Point Arena Light NExE⅝E, distant about 8 miles, course NW½N.

7.55am: Full speed. Allowed 8 miles for error on log due to slow speed (+). Peter Peters, Water Tender, absent 1 day without leave.


8.00am to meridian:

Light WSW airs to SE breezes; overcast and mostly cloudy; moderate sea.

C.H. Wideman, Seaman, warned for using improper language to Master-at-Arms.

Crew employed touching up paintwork on main deck, cleaning and overhauling boats and boat boxes.

8.10am: Stood over ExN and at 8.20am spoke steam schooner “Avalon”, which had not seen the “Scotia”.

8.30am: Full speed on course NW½N.

10.35am: Hauled over NxW¼W and at 11.15am spoke steam schooner “J.B. Stetson”, which had not seen the “Scotia”.

11.20am: (17.5) Resumed NW½N course.

11.50am: (22.2) Hauled NNE to speak another steam schooner. Kept bright lookout during watch for steam schooner “Scotia”. Cruising at 10 knots speed.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light and gentle SSE breezes; overcast, drizzling rain with heavy rain squalls at times, clearing toward end.

12.26pm: Spoke steam schooner “Fair Oaks” which had been damaged by storm off Cape Blanco. Declined assistance.

1.08pm: Received word from Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, by radio that “Scotia” had arrived in San Francisco at 9.40 this a.m.

1.30pm: Economical speed.

1.45pm: (39.8) SSE⅝E, Point Delgada bearing NxW, distance 14½ miles. So ends.

Crew employed cleaning boats and outfits, touching up paintwork on main deck and making new capstan cover. The probationary period of F.A. Olsen as Coxswain (A), which expires today is extended temporarily by order of Commanding Officer

3.30pm: Quarters, fire drill, first water in 24 seconds, water on all streams in 63 seconds, resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle SSE breeze to light Southerly air; partly clear. Moderate sea.

Received instructions by radio from Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, to proceed to Monterey.

7.40pm: Sighted Point Arena bearing E⅝N. (89) Stopped and sounded at 7.00pm and 7.40pm in 170 and 230 fathoms. On course SSE⅝E full speed.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs; mostly cloudy; moderate sea.

8.32pm: (95.0) Point Arena Light abeam, distant 12.3 miles, course SE¾E and so ends. Full speed throughout.


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23 January 1914

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 37.08, Long -122.38


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light airs to breezes, South; partly cloudy to overcast and drizzling rain; moderate sea.

On course SE¾E throughout, full speed.

2.30am: Made Point Reyes bearing approx SExE⅝E (48.0).

3.30am: Made Farralones [Farallon Light] slightly on starboard bow.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SW breeze to airs; mostly cloudy. Misty rain first part. Moderate to smooth sea.

4.58am: Point Reyes abeam, distant 5.6 miles (71.2).

6.40am: Farallon Light abeam (87.4), distant 5 miles. San Francisco Light Ship in sight on starboard beam. Washed down decks.

Peter Peters absent 2 days without leave. On course SE¾E full speed. Received 2000 gallons water in ship’s tank from Engineer’s department.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW airs to SE breezes; overcast to mostly cloudy, smooth sea. Crew employed scrubbing, boats boat gear and covers.

8.36am: (5.6) Point San Pedro abeam.

9.25am: (13.2) Course SE.

11.00am: (28.0) Sounded 45 turns of wire, lost lead and 6 fathoms wire

11.18am: (29.7) Pigeon Point abeam.

11.27am: (31.0) Course SExE⅞E.

12.00pm: (36.2) Año Nuevo Light abeam, distance 3.2 miles.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light Southerly and ESE airs; overcast, haze and drizzling rain latter part. Smooth sea.

Crew continued morning’s work. Quarters omitted on account of inclement weather, held signal drill under cover.

3.00pm: (69.2) SE⅛S and so at end, full speed.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Calm, overcast and rainy.

Standing into Monterey harbor.

4.20pm: (76.2) Anchored in Monterey; flagstaff bearing SW½W, Del Monte hotel SExE⅜E; 11 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain, starboard anchor. Sent otter boat boarding and to investigate “Calypso”. Sent dinghy with officer to communicate with Deputy US Marshal Warner, representative of immigration officials, in the case of the “Calypso”.

6.00pm: Otter boat returned

6.15pm: Dinghy returned with Mr and Mrs Warner. Preparing to get underway with “Calypso” in tow. Set Mrs Warner ashore. Tested search light.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm to strong SW breezes at 11.30pm, to gentle SE breezes; overcast, drizzling rain, smooth sea.

Made preparations for towing “Calypso”.

9.50pm: Underway, stood various courses out of harbor.

10.32pm: (77.8) NWxN.

10.40pm: (77.8) NWxW½W.

11.30pm: (85.8) Strong and increasing SW breezes, sea increasing.

SExE⅝E for anchorage in Monterey Bay, further progress with tow appearing inadvisable.

11.55pm: (88.6) SExE⅛E and so ends, full speed.


Boarded [the following motor boats] at Monterey:

“Berger”, Monterey, Ross, fishing

“Queen Esther”, Monterey, Feronte, fishing

“Marie Grazie”, nothing on board

“Ohio”, nothing on board

“Gladys”, nothing on board

“Dolores”, nothing on board

“Siva”, nothing on board

“San Pedro”, nothing on board

“Karigo”, nothing on board

“Illinois”, nothing on board

“Angelina”, nothing on board

“Itarius”, nothing on board

“Vincenz”, nothing on board

“Pao”, nothing on boina, ard.

“O Saiko”, nothing on board

“Ocean Bird”, nothing on board

“Sausalito”, nothing on board

“Octavia”, nothing on board

“Sori”, nothing on board

“O Soto”, nothing on board


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24 January 1914

Monterey, California

Lat 36.61, Long -121.88


Midnight to 4.00am:

Strong South breeze to moderate SSE gale, overcast and rainy. Moderate sea outside harbor.

Standing into Monterey harbor various courses.

1.10am: Steam steering gear jammed badly but did not go out of commission entirely until coming to anchor.

1.20am: Anchored in 15 fathoms water, 75 fathoms chain on starboard anchor. Took officer and crew off “Calypso” and made her fast astern of “Unalga” with 6” line doubled. Overhauling steering wheel and shaft bearings. Standing sea watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong SSE to South breezes, blowing a moderate gale in squalls, overcast with driving rain.

Performed morning routine duties. “Calypso” made fast astern. Standing officers’ watches.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong to light South breezes; overcast to mostly cloudy; rain first part.

Engineer’s force overhauling steering stand in pilot house and overhauling engine of launch “Calypso”. Performed regular Saturday cleaning. Got “Calypso” in shape for towing.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs; partly clear.

Deputy US Marshal Warner went ashore permanently. Expended 5 gallons gasoline for launch “Calypso”. Tested magazine flood cocks; temperature 58° - 64°. Took inventory of articles on board launch “Calypso”. Peter Peters, Water Tender, absent three days without leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, mostly cloudy, threatening weather.

Bad weather reported outside; remained at anchor with “Calypso” in tow.


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25 January 1914

Monterey, California

Lat 36.61, Long -121.88


Midnight to 4.00am:

Calm to fresh breezes and fresh gale in squalls; rain; overcast.

3.00am: Set sea watches.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate to fresh gale from Southward; overcast, rainy and squally.

Washed down decks. Peter Peters, Water Tender, absent four days without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh Southerly gale to strong to moderate Southerly breezes, overcast, rain first part.

Vessel remained in port, weather being unfavorable for towing.

10.00am: Inspected vessel; omitted muster on account of inclement weather.

1.00pm: Received information from Captain of steamer Golden State that he had encountered a SE gale on trip from San Francisco to Monterey, gale being one of the most severe he’d experienced. Golden State had made port at 12.15pm.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle Southerly breeze at end; heavy rain and hail in squalls; lightning. Moderate and strong Southerly breezes, moderate Southerly gale in squalls.

Received radiogram from Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, stating that P.W. Peters, Water Tender, of this vessel, had reported at Headquarters on the 21st instant and each day thereafter; his absence from duty from the 21st to date is therefore excused.


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26 January 1914

Monterey, California

Lat 37.20, Long -122.45


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light South breezes to calm; overcast to partly cloudy, drizzling rain first part.

Vessel rolling easily to heavy ground swell. Washed down decks. Sent Lieutenant William J. Keester, Coxswain M. Jacobsen, Seaman J.H. Earle, Seaman F.A. Ritger and Fireman G. Wilson to man the “Calypso”.

7.10am: Underway and out of harbor with “Calypso” in tow (96.1).

7.28am: (96.7) Bell buoy abeam, set course NWxW. Watch ends, vessel full speed on course NWxW with “Calypso” in tow. Tow riding easily with scope of 100 fathoms 6” line.


8.00am to meridian:

Light to gentle SW breeze; partly clear. Rough cross sea, moderating.

11.10am: Año Nuevo Light abeam, distant 3.2 miles (30.8) Course NW

11.42am: Pigeon Point Light abeam (36.0), distant 3 miles, course NW. On this course at end, full speed, tow riding well. Crew employed touching up in holds. G.H. McClinch, Ordinary Seaman, detailed to duty as Coal Heaver during watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle SW and WSW to Westerly breezes; partly cloudy, passing showers at end; moderate sea.

2.15pm: (62.6) Point San Pedro abeam, distance 3.4 miles.

2.32pm: NxE circling bar.

2.35pm: Found bar breaking badly; all possible speed to reach North Channel before dark.

3.25pm: Sea astern causing “Calypso” to yaw badly, half speed. Standing various courses toward North Channel at end.

Crew continued morning’s work. Omitted quarters and drills on account of excessive rolling of vessel. W.J. Quasne, Ordinary Seaman, detailed to duty as Coal Heaver during watch.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light Westerly breeze to airs; partly clear. Moderate sea.

Standing into Bonita Channel, slow speed.

4.30pm: Hailed tug Fearless who had parted line to schooner in his tow and proffered assistance which was declined. Stood down Bonita Channel and through Golden Gate. Strong ebb tide made progress very slow. Heavy swell made high speed dangerous to tow. Standing into San Francisco Bay half speed at end, “Calypso” riding well.


6.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly airs to calm; partly cloudy. Standing various courses toward anchorage off Sausalito.

6.40pm: Came to off Sausalito, 4 fathoms to 20 fathoms port chain. Secured “Calypso” to boom. Got launch and gangway over the side and granted usual liberty to the watch.

8.00pm: Night signal drill.


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27 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to moderate NW breezes, mostly clear.

Crew swept down and cleaned up about decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to westerly breezes and airs, mostly clear.

Liberty men returned on time except A.C. Monroe, Fireman, who returned 2 hours late. Restricted him to limits of vessel one liberty day.

8.20am: Peter Peters, Water Tender, reported on board; restricted him to limits of vessel for 30 days as punishment for missing the ship on sailing day, January 21, 1914.

Received from Department 2 copies Circular Letter #149, 2 copies Annual Report of Secretary of the Treasury, several General Orders sent to supply deficiency in “Unalga”’s file: Supplements #5 and #6, List of Radio Stations of the World; Supplement #1 List of Radio Stations of the US; Supplement of the Revised Stations, Volume 2, 1892:1901.

Peter Sartes, Signalman Quartermaster, left the vessel on one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer. Detailed F.A. Ritger, Seaman, to Quartermaster duty temporarily.

1.20pm: Underway (96.9). On account of failure to operate successfully the engines of the launch “Calypso”, stood for Immigration Station, Angel Island, with “Calypso” in tow. Stood through Racoon Straits and hove to off Immigration Wharf. Sent “Calypso” to wharf in tow of “Unalga”’s launch and delivered the former to the Inspector in charge taking his receipt for the “Calypso” and her outfit.

3.20pm: “Unalga”’s launch returned, stood through Racoon Straits, to anchorage off Sausalito.

3.30pm: Quarters. Crew employed touching up paintwork on spar deck and after main deck, shellacking main deck, and working lines. Senior Captain O.C. Hamlet, USRCS Retired, called on board.

4.00pm: Anchored off Sausalito, California, in 4 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain on port anchor.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light westerly airs to NW breeze; clear.

Propeller of motor launch struck some heavy object disconnecting coupling of shaft and disabling launch for an hour – repaired on board.

Received mess stores from Eureka Market and Mecchi and Company of Sausalito. Granted liberty to one watch until 8.30am tomorrow. Broke an oar in otter boat. Lost overboard the lamp of stern light on motor launch.

6.47.02pm: Sounded fire alarm; first water at 6.47.38pm. All apparatus except plug #1 (out of commission) working at 6.48.52pm. Held night signal drill.


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28 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm and clear.

Washed down decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs to calm; clear to partly cloudy.

Liberty party on time.

Crew employed cleaning waterline of vessel outside, both sides; touching up paintwork; boating water and receiving stores.

Received from the town of Sausalito, 8 boatloads (8000 gallons of water); 3000 gallons for ship’s tank; 5000 gallons for boiler feed.

11.30am: Aired bags and bedding.

1.00pm: Inspected bags and bedding.

2.20pm: USRC “Golden Gate” came along side delivering certain shipments. From C.J. Hendry Company, portion of supplies on Class VIII requisition January, February, March; from Atlantic Communication Company, Leyden jars on Class I requisition, January, February, March; from General Store San Francisco, crockery on Class III requisition, October, December 1914; from Johnson and Joseph and Marshall Unowall, certain engineer’s stores as specified in engineer’s log.

3.30pm: Quarters, battery and powder division drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy to clear.

Granted liberty to watch. Received from Wilks, Howe, Emerson Company, 1 oil fount for stern light of launch.

7.30pm: Discovered that starboard wing tank in main hold which was full at 2.30pm had dropped in level 4 feet, and that there was 17 inches of water in the main hold. Could find no leak in tank. Pumped water out of bilge.


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29 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, clear to partly cloudy.

Performed morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs to calm; mostly clear.

During routine morning inspection of anchor capstan and engine, discovered one friction washer broken on after side of thrust. Delivered permanent rating as Assistant Master-at-Arms to P.G. Vomberg to date from October 2, 1913; and permanent rating as Coxswain to John Anderson to date from October 2, 1913.

9.00am: Held Infantry drill on board, with landing force.

11.00am: Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, and Captain of Engineers French came aboard and commenced regular semi-annual inspection.

1.00pm: Muster and inspection of uniforms of crew by Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, and Commanding Officer. Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, inspected all holds, magazine engine space etc.

T.B. Trew, Second Class Boy, sent to Marine Hospital for outpatient treatment. Crew employed touching up over the side and cleaning up about decks.

8.20am: Liberty party on time except J. Davis, Steerage Cook, who returned on board one hour late. P. Sartes, Signalman Quartermaster, returned from one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, clear.

5.00pm: Granted liberty to watch.

7.00pm: T.B. Trew returned from Marine Hospital.


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30 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW airs; clear to partly cloudy.

Crew washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm and clear.

Liberty party returned on time. The restriction of A.C. Monroe, Fireman, to the limits of the vessel expires this day.

10.45am: Sounded call for Arm and Away Boats. Landed the company of Infantry on the beach at Sausalito, California, and drilled on shore.

Commanding Officer and Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, inspected the company (3 commissioned officers and 33 enlisted men present).

12.00pm: Company returned on board and hoisted all boats used in drill. Senior Captain Reynolds and Captain of Engineers French inspecting vessel. Loosed all sail to dry (ship’s and small boats’). Corrected ration account (-100) for error in subtraction on January 14, 1914. Engineer’s force completed repairs to windlass.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm and clear.

Furled all sail. Granted liberty to one watch. Held night signal drill.


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31 January 1914

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; clear first part; latter part dense surface fog.

Started usual Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to calm; partly cloudy.

Liberty party on time.

Performed regular Saturday cleaning.

10.30am: USRC “Golden Gate” delivered equivalent of 1213 rations from John Rothschild Company and Eureka Market; 2 boxes of clothing and armature for motor generator, from Mare Island Navy Yard; 7500 rounds .22 caliber ammunition from Puget Sound Navy Yard; 500 feet lumber from Von Airdale and Harris Lumber Company.

11.30am: Held general quarters, exercised all divisions.

2.00pm: USRC “Guard” came alongside; officers and crew received pay for month of January.

Inspected magazine, flood and drain cocks in good order; temperature 62° - 68°. Granted pay day liberty to watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy to clear.

Held night signal drill. C. Breiland, Carpenter, left on three days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer.


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Summary of abstract of log, January 1914


At anchor 540 hours 32 minutes

Underway 203 hours 28 minutes

Distance 1375.5 miles

Days underway 18


Coal account:

On hand 107 tons 1820 pounds

Received 150 tons

Total 257 tons 1820 pounds

Expended 130 tons 2100 pounds

Remaining 126 tons 1960 pounds


Officers present 228, average 7 11/31

Petty officers and crew 1705, average 55


Rations account:

On hand 108

Received 2562

Total 2670

Expended 1354

Remaining 1216


Vessels boarded 119, 114 of which were motor boats

Vessels reported 1, motor boat “Swastika”

Vessels assisted 1, “Pomo”

Value of vessel assisted $45000

Value of cargo assisted $5000


Drills:

Abandon ship 1; Battery and powder division 2; Boat 2; Collision 1; Fire quarters 4; Infantry 2; Sail 1; Day signals 6; Night signals 5; Daily quarters 10; Gun quarters 1; Muster 2; Full dress muster 1; Sunday 4; Inspection by Division Commander 2 days; Resuscitation 1; Arm and away boats 2; Company drill on shore 1; Aired bags and bedding 1; Inspected bags and bedding 1; Man overboard 1; Attempted resuscitation 1


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

A. C. Alexander

Ordinary Seaman



Aboard on 15 Jan 1914 for general Revenue Cutter Service Court

J. Albert

Boy 1st class



Also mentioned as Alberts
Declared a deserter on 8 Jan 1914

John Anderson

Coxswain



Rating made permanent on 29 Jan 1914

G. Cook

Oiler 2nd class




H. B. Johnson

Water Tender




O. Johnson

Seaman

18 Jan 1914



Alberto Lachica

Boy 2nd class

16 Jan 1914


Rated Boy 1st class on 16 Jan 1914

G. H. McGlevich

Ordinary Seaman




Peter W. Peters

Water Tender




W. Riefschnider

Coal Heaver



Also mentioned as Riefsnider, Reifschnider

F. A. Ritger

Seaman




J. Teras

Seaman

14 Jan 1914


Joined from USRC “Manning”

J. E. Turner

Boy 1st class




Paul George Vornberg

Assistant Master at Arms



Also mentioned as P.J. Vornberg, Vomberg
Rating made permanent on 29 Jan 1914

C. H. Wideman

Seaman





[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Miller

Immigration Inspector

Aboard at San Miguel on 11 Jan 1914
Left same day

Daniel J. McMahon

San Francisco Police Officer

Aboard at Sausalito on 18 Jan 1914 to return deserter

Warner

Deputy US Marshall, representative of Immigration Officials

Aboard at Monterey with Mrs. Warner on 23 Jan 1914
Left at Monterey on 24 Jan 1914

French

Captain of Engineers

Aboard at Sausalito on 29 Jan 1914 for inspection
Left same day
Aboard for inspection on 30 Jan 1914

Reynolds

Senior Captain

Aboard for inspection on 30 Jan 1914



[Logs for February 1st 1914 to December 31st 1915 not included]



LOG BOOK – JANUARY 1st 1916 TO JUNE 30th 1916


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Scanning data for USRC Northland



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1916


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Cover – January 1916

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Title page – January 1916


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Wife, Chelsea Hotel, Seattle.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Wife, Lincoln Hotel, Seattle.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Wife, Chelsea Hotel, Seattle.




Paul Henry Harrison

2nd Lieutenant

Wife, 1809 15th Avenue, Seattle.
Phone 3683 East.




Stephen Safford Yeandle

2nd Lieutenant

Father, W. H. Yeandle, 2352 North 29th Place, Los Angeles.




Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Wife, 5741 Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Wife, Hotel Otis, Seattle.




Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

Father, F. W. Palmer, Frankfurt, Michigan.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

Father, J. J. Fox. 786 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena.





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Extract of regulations


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1 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light Easterly breeze. Overcast with snow latter part.

Followed routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle East breezes, overcast and cloudy.

Inspected magazine and tested flood cock, 60° - 54°. Observed day as a holiday


4.00pm to midnight:

Light and moderate East breezes, mostly cloudy.

P. Arndt, Seaman, absent 48 hours without leave.


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2 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate to fresh Easterly breeze. Partly clear.

Followed routine. P. Arndt, Seaman, absent 48 hours without leave. H. Mikitani, First Class Boy, probationary period expires, satisfactory.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Strong East breezes, partly cloudy.

J.E. Turner, Second Class Boy, probation expires today, satisfactory.

NE storm signals displayed.

9.45am: Held muster and inspection.

Leave of A. Dahns, Electrician Second class, expires this day. He is awaiting arrival vessel in Seattle.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong East breeze, partly cloudy.

8.00pm: Veered to 35 fathoms on starboard chain and dropped port anchor underfoot.

Received radio report from Pachena, British Columbia, of a bright red light sighted offshore. Banfield Life Saving Crew went out to investigate. Requested British Columbia radio stations to inform this vessel if assistance was required. Dynamo in use up to midnight for radio.


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3 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh Easterly breeze. Overcast and squally.

Followed routine. P. Arndt, Seaman, absent without leave 72 hours.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh to gentle East breezes; overcast to partly clear, snow squalls, cold and freezing.

8.00am: Hove up port anchor, found it fouled in starboard chain, cleared it, and secured port anchor. Crew employed at various odd jobs under cover. Carpenter working on boat ladders.

Probation of T. Kaho, Wardroom Steward, expires today. He has proven satisfactory.

Held boat drill under oars, landing through surf.

1.10pm: Hove in starboard anchor, and dropped port anchor, veered to 30 fathoms. Omitted quarters and routine drills on account of severe cold and wind.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to moderate East breezes, partly to mostly clear, cold.

6.00pm: J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer left vessel on ten (10) days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer, on account of re-enlistment. First Lieutenant of Engineers T. G. Lewton returned from five days’ emergency leave granted by Commanding Officer.

Received mail. Received from US Coast and Geodetic Survey, 2 copies chart #8075, and one copy of Ordnance Pamphlet #1965 from Headquarters.


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4 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am

Moderate to light breeze E to NE. Mostly clear.

Followed routine. P. Arndt, Seaman, absent 96 hours without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate ENE breezes to light East airs, mostly clear.

Crew working on boat sails, sea ladders, and chipping bunkers and waterways. Held boat drill.

3.30pm: Quarters, infantry drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light East airs, partly cloudy.

Dynamo in use until midnight on account of guests in wardroom.


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5 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs SSE to ESE. Partly clear to overcast.

Followed routine. P. Arndt, Seaman, absent without leave five days.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light airs to light breezes, East; overcast, squally and snowy.

Crew employed cleaning boats, sewing canvas and at various odd jobs.

Omitted quarters and routine drills on account of inclement weather. Boat drill under oars, landing through surf. Lost overboard one hatchet. Received 8 copies of Confidential Bulletin A. Received Division Commander’s letter of January 4 1915, transferring W. Pfieffer, Fireman, to USRC Manning. Received letter from Commanding Officer of USRC “Snohomish” of January 2, 1916, relative to the reporting of P. Arndt, Seaman, on that vessel at 9.50am, December 31, 1915.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light breezes East to ENE, overcast and snowing.


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6 January 1916

[1915 in log]

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs SSE to ESE. Partly clear to overcast.

Followed routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Easterly airs and breezes, heavy snow and sleet.

Orders received yesterday from Headquarters through Division Commander, directing transfer of Fireman Walter Pfeiffer to USRC “Manning”, were delivered with transportation to Pfeiffer.

10.00am: Tug “Prosper” anchored close aboard.

Crew variously employed below decks.

Omitted quarters on account of sleet and snow. Held boat drill landing through surf.

Following articles were lost overboard from whale boat: 1 canvas bag, 1 sea anchor and line, 1 hand lead and line, 1 boat bailer, 1 Coast Guard boat ensign, staff and bag for ensign, 1 boat hook.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light East breezes, snow and rain.


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7 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs to breeze East. Overcast and rainy.

Followed routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light breeze East to ESE, overcast, rainy and squally.

Crew employed below deck, making boat cover, overhauling gear, and chipping bunker.

Carpenter overhauling hinges of wardroom toilet doors. Making crow’s nest for spotter, battery target practice. Held boat drill, landing through surf, and boating stores

W. Pfeiffer, Fireman, left vessel en route to join USRC “Manning”, under Headquarters’ order of December 29, 1915. Omitted quarters and routine drills on account of inclement weather.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light breezes, ESE to East, overcast and rainy, squally.

4.04.00pm: Sounded fire alarm.

4.04.26pm: First water, 4.05.10pm all streams.


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8 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.20, Long -123.84


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light variable airs. Partly clear to overcast with passing rain.

Followed routine and started Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable breezes, overcast.

8.15am: Underway, over log (35.7) and stood up Strait of Tuca various courses. Inspected magazine, temperature 53° - 60°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast.

2.10pm: Rounded Ediz Hook and stood into port Angeles and at 2.25pm made fast to the City Dock.

Received ration stores from port Angeles Commission Company and Fitzgerald’s Market.

Received by mail from Headquarters 1 copy Navigation Laws, 1915, 2 copies amendments General Rules and Regulations, Supervising Inspectors; and 25 copies Firing Regulations US Navy 1916.

A. Petanz, Coxswain, received permanent rating from December 23, 1915. Officers and crew received pay for December, 1915.

Received from City Dock Company 14000 gallons fresh water, 3600 gallons for drinking tanks. Granted liberty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs, rain.

Collector of Customs called on Commanding and wardroom officers. Dynamo in use until midnight on account of entertaining in wardroom.


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9 January 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm and partly clear.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW breeze, partly cloudy

9.30am: Held muster. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

10.00am: Granted liberty to one watch until 10.00pm.

The enlistment of G.C. Moore, Fireman, expires this day, but his enlistment is extended awaiting action of reviewing authority in sentence minor Coast Guard Court in his case.

10.05am [1.05 in log]: Cast off and steamed to service wharf on Ediz Hook preparatory to coaling ship. Making fast at 10.25am, banked fires.

F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, left vessel on two days’ emergency leave on account of sickness in his family, granted by Commanding Officer.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to strong NW breeze to moderate gale.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned on time.

10.30pm: Wind increased to NW gale, and heavy snow storm. Doubled lines and put out wire fasts.


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10 January 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.15, Long -123.43


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong to light breeze, NW to N. Overcast with thick snow storm first part.

3.15am: Tug “Pioneer” came alongside and reported that the barkentine “Jane L. Stanford” was ashore in Ediz Hook, outside, having stranded during gale last night and requested our assistance at 5.00am, high tide.

6.50am: Cast off from wharf and stood out to “Stanford”.

7.15am: Stopped off vessel ashore, broadside on beach with seas breaking over her, with three tugs standing by.

7.45am: Sent 3” running line and ran same from tug “Pioneer” to “Stanford” and assisted in running hawser. “Unalga” standing by to assist.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate NNE breezes, rough sea first part, snow.

8.10am: Anchored in 9¼ fathoms water, 25 fathoms starboard chain. Sent officer to confer with master of the “Jane L. Stanford” and with tug boat masters and to sound around the stranded vessel. Found her to be aground close to beach with seven feet of water under bows and twelve feet under stern. Rough sea and tugs not being ready to pull, it was considered impracticable to pull on this tide.

At request of masters of tugs “Pioneer”, “Tyee”, and “Prosper” and of the stranded vessel, “Unalga” shifted anchorage from 9.00am to 9.20am when anchored in 6¾ fathoms, 30 fathoms starboard chain, in order to stand by and assist when necessary.

The tugs “Prosper” and “Tyee” left until next higher high water, and this vessel and tug “Pioneer” to stand by to commence pulling at first favorable high tide.

Crew engaged in running lines and boat duty. Omitted quarters and drill on account of work and boating.

Kept steam at throttle on account of being anchored close to beach.

Second Lieutenant P.H. Harrison sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE breezes, mostly clear.

Standing by stranded vessel.

Kept steam at throttle.

6.30pm: Sent boat to deliver radiogram to Captain Petersen of the “Jane L. Stanford” from his agents.


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11 January 1916

Off Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light Easterly breeze to variable. Mostly clear.

Started fires under forward boiler at midnight.

6.15: Cut in forward boiler for additional power in the event of the agent’s requesting this vessel to pull on the “Jane L. Stanford”. Followed morning routine. Standing by to help pull on stranded vessel if needed. Five tugs working on the “Stanford” at high water.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable breeze to calm. Partly clear to overcast and snow latter part.

Second Lieutenant P.H. Harrison sick and off duty.

Sent radio to tugs stating that “Unalga” would proceed to Ediz Hook for coal and be ready to assist them if desired.

10.00am: Underway and stood into harbor.

10.15am: Cut out forward boiler.

10.45am: Made fast to wharf at Ediz Hook.

Crew making boat covers and variously employed between decks. Made preparations for coaling from Service coal shed.

1.00pm: Commenced coaling.

1.00pm: Received radio from master of tug “Goliah” requesting assistance of this vessel in pulling on “Stanford” at high water tomorrow. Replied that “Unalga’s” hawser was not strong enough for inside work to stand strain of combined pull of this vessel and tugs, but would run one hawser to tug and work ahead if he desired it.

Received answer of thanks and requesting assistance of this vessel to work ahead.

4.00pm: Stopped coaling for day having taken 40 tons. Received ration stores from Port Angeles Commission Company.


4.00pm to midnight:

Mostly calm. Snow.

4.25pm: “Arcata” moored alongside this vessel.

Seaman S.A. Victor reported on board for duty, transferred from “Golden Gate”, Headquarters’ order December 20, 1915. A. Dalius, Electrician Second Class, returned from leave having waited vessel’s return in Seattle from January 2 to January 4, 1915; reported on “Arcata” for transportation to “Snohomish” on 5th of this month; on “Snohomish” 6th and 7th of this month, on “Arcata” 8th to 11th of this month for transportation to “Unalga”.

Lights extended in wardroom until 11.30 on account of guests.

Draft before coaling, forward 10’ 9”, aft 12’ 6”: after coaling forward 11’ 10”, aft 13’ 6”.


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12 January 1916

Off Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.123, Long -123.432


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to strong ENE breeze with heavy snow squalls

6.40am: Underway and stood out to stranded vessel.

7.25am: Stopped and sent Officer in boat to ask master of tugs what assistance was desired of “Unalga”. No assistance was necessary in pulling but he requested boat Officer to convey information of his plans to “Stanford” which was done.

7.30am: “Stanford” was floated and taken in tow by tug

7.40am: “Unalga’s” boat returned. This vessel stood by until “Stanford” was towed into Port Angeles.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate ESE to NE breeze, heavy snow. Moderate swell from NE.

Stood into Port Angeles anchoring at 8.55am in 9 fathoms off the city dock to 30 fathoms starboard chain.

9.35am: SE storm signals displayed were hauled down and at 9.40am NE storm signals were set.

Unable to continue coaling on account of extreme high tide and heavy swell setting in on wharf.

F.C. Stowers, Electrician, First Class, returned from two days’ leave.

Shipped to Headquarters 4 6-pounder sight telescopes and 1 bore sight telescope as directed by Headquarters’ letter of December 28, 1915.

Held muster of officers and crew and published the finding and sentence of minor Coast Guard Court, as approved by reviewing authority in cases of G.C. Moore, Fireman, and T.B. Trew, Bugler. Sentences carried into effect, and T.B. Trew, Bugler, was dishonorably discharged today and G.C. Moore, Fireman, received liberty restriction until February 3rd, 1915 [sic], and is to forfeit 15 days’ pay. Sentences approved by reviewing authority January 4, 1916.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of snow and cold.

Received 16 copies of General Order No. 29.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Southerly breezes, snow.

5.00pm: Granted liberty until 10.00pm when liberty men returned except P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman.

J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, and E.B. Olsen Second Class Boy, absent without leave.


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13 January 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light breeze to airs SW to SE. Overcast with heavy snow latter part.

Followed routine and cleaned snow from deck. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, and Second Class Boys J.C. Howard and E.B. Olsen absent without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast and snowing, cold

8.35am: Got underway and steamed to service wharf at Ediz Hook, making fast at 8.50am. Began coaling ship; draft, 11’ 6” forward, 13’ 6” aft. Crew employed entire day coaling and cleaning ship. Omitted routine drills and quarters on account of coaling.

3.00pm: Finished coaling, having taken on board 55 tons shearing coal. Draft forward 12’ 4”, aft 13’ 9”.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light airs NNE to NE, overcast and snowing.

5.30pm: P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, and E.B. Olsen Second Class Boy, returned 19 hours late from liberty; each deprived of liberty in shore for 30 days.


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14 January 1916

Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.21, Long -123.54


Midnight to 8.00am

Gentle to fresh breeze NNW to N. Overcast with snow to partly clear. Followed routine.

7.10am: Cast off from wharf and stood out of harbor down strait.

7.25am: Ediz Hook Light, over log (89.0). Course W¾S.


8.00am to Meridian

Moderate ENE gale, partly cloudy; freezing.

Crew employed below decks and overhauling after awning stanchions and ridgepole.

Standing W¾S down Strait of Fuca.

Log not registering properly, underlogged 8 miles.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate ENE gale. Partly cloudy.

3.57pm [12.57 in log]: Anchored in Neah Bay in 6 fathoms, 45 fathoms port chain.

Omitted quarters and drills account of gale and freezing weather.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate ENE gale, partly cloudy.

J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer whose leave expired yesterday, is absent without leave.


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15 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate North-easterly gale. Partly clear and cold.

Followed routine. J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer absent without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to strong gale, ENE. Mostly clear to clear, freezing weather.

Crew employed during forenoon below decks sewing on boat covers, at odd jobs, and cleaning stations.

2.00pm: Held fire quarters, without starting pumps, on account of freezing weather.

The leave of Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane expired at noon this day. Received information by radio from Division Commander that Lieutenant MacLane had reported at his office this day but as he is due on board today he is carried as absent without leave. J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer reported to the Division Commander on the 14th and 15th, but as he is overdue on the vessel since the 14th he is carried as absent without leave.

All radiators running under extra pressure 24 hours. Inspected magazine. Tested flood cocks. Temperatures 54° - 60°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong to whole gale ENE, clear, freezing.

6.30pm: Gale increasing, veered to 75 fathoms port chain.

8.00pm: Dropped starboard anchor and veered to 90 fathoms port chain and 10 fathoms starboard chain. Vessel riding easily. Ran dynamo for ventilation until midnight.


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16 January 1916

[1915 in log]

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Whole gale to strong ENE breeze. Clear.

Cleaned stations.

8.00am: Hove up starboard anchor and hove in to 60 fathoms on port chain.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate ENE gale, clear

Omitted muster on account of cold and storm.

8.20am: Tugs “Holyoke” and “Pioneer” anchored in Bay. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane and J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer absent without leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate ENE breeze to gale, clear.


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17 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.38, Long -124.59 [approx]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate gale to fresh breeze ENE to E, with heavy squalls. Clear.

Followed morning routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm. Moderate gale to fresh breeze, E to ESE. Clear and squally.

Holystoning spar deck and cleaning paintwork. Making boat covers and variously employed.

10.45am: Received radio from Tatoosh radio station requesting this vessel to bring the island mail from Neah Bay and take two men from island to catch Steamer “Bellingham” tonight to go up Sound for treatment. Sent boat ashore for Tatoosh mail.

11.40am: Boat returned.

11.45am: Underway and out of Bay. Received message from Tatoosh stating that Western landing was better. Stood out by Tatoosh Island and at 12.30pm turned and stood back. Wind and sea had increased so as to make it inadvisable to lower boat and Tatoosh was so informed. Also informed them that landing would be made as soon as weather conditions were favorable.

Stood back for Neah Bay and at 1.30pm anchored off cannery wharf in 7 fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain and 30 fathoms starboard chain. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane and Ship’s Writer J.C. Bryan absent without leave.

3.30pm: Quarters.

3.33pm: Sounded fire alarm, 3.33.22pm first water. Honorably discharged Antonio Petanz, Coxswain, expiration of enlistment. Received 21 copies Circular Letter No. 29 and 3 copies Circular Letter No. 26.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh ENE breeze to gentle East breeze. Clear.

8.45pm: Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane and J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer reported on board. Bryan had reported to Division Commander, Seattle, to ascertain position of vessel and was directed to wait instructions. Absence after leave had expired excused by Commanding Officer. Received ship’s mail and mail for delivery at Swiftsure and Umatilla light vessels.


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18 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.28, Long -124.79


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to light East breezes; clear.

6.30am: Underway and stood out.

6.40am: Neah Bay buoy, made course W¼N.

6.45am: Put over log (29.5)

7.00am: Tatoosh Light bearing SSW¼W, Baaddah Point Light bearing ENE¾E. (31.5).

8.00am: Swiftsure Light Vessel bearing W½N, distant 3.7 miles. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle East to NE breezes, mostly clear, smooth.

8.25am: Stopped off Swiftsure Light Ship and delivered and received mail. T. Lagerberg, Assistant Engineer of Light vessel came aboard for passage to Neah Bay.

8.30am: Ahead on course SE¼S for Umatilla Light Ship.

11.15am: Stopped at Umatilla Light ship, delivered and received mail

11.20am: Ahead on course N⅞W for Tatoosh Island. Held signal drill.


Meridian to 4.00pm

Moderate NE breezes, clear.

1.43pm: Stopped off Tatoosh Island. Delivered mail. At request of Naval Ratio Station there received on board for passage to Neah Bay three enlisted Naval operators from station, F.N. Meeks, Electrician First Class, C.T. Withrow, Ordinary Seaman, and A. Lawrence, a civilian.

1.50pm: Ahead on course up Strait for Neah Bay where at 2.00pm anchored in 5 fathoms, 30 fathoms starboard chain off the Coast Guard Station. NE storm signals displayed at Weather Bureau observatory but was hauled down at 3.00.

3.30pm: Quarters, held inspection of bags and hammocks. Re-enlisted A. Petanz as Coxswain, subsequent enlistment


4.00pm to midnight:

Mostly calm, clear to overcast.


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19 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast.

Washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South airs; overcast, rainy.

Men employed throughout morning on odd jobs about the ship. Held signal drill.

1.00pm: General muster at which were published finding and sentences and action by reviewing authority in case of Andrew C. Rhodes, Seaman, US Coast Guard. Discharged Andrew C. Rhodes, Seaman, with a bad conduct discharge, sentence of General Coast Guard Court, approved by Headquarters’ letter of January 10, 1916 (CG-150); paid Rhodes on voucher to date.

1.00pm to 4.00pm: Infantry drill ashore.

1.40pm: After boiler cut out and forward boiler cut in.

2.40pm: Forward boiler cut out and after boiler cut in by reason of leaky safety valve in forward boiler.

During Infantry drill ashore one sight cover was broken.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to fresh SW breezes, squally, overcast, passing showers.

Received mail for vessel.


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20 January 1916

[1915 in log]

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SW breezes, to moderate SW gale, squally, hail, rain, overcast.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate gale to moderate breeze SW, overcast, hail, rain and squally.

8.00am: SW storm signals set at weather station.

Crew employed under cover at various odd jobs making boat covers, touching up bucket racks and working on new crow’s nest for target practice. Held signal drill.

2.00pm: Got underway and steamed to anchorage off cannery wharf to allow greater swinging room.

2.10pm: Came to in 7 fathoms with 45 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires. Omitted quarters and routine drills on account of snow and hail.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to gentle breezes, SW, mostly cloudy with hail and snow, squally, moderate ground swell.

Ran dynamo until 11.00pm for ventilating.


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21 January 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to moderate SW breeze, overcast with snow squalls.

Washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate SW breeze, snow, squally.

Crew employed on canvas work and making new boat falls below decks. Rove off new whale boat falls.

9.30am: Hove in to 30 fathoms chain.

3.30pm: Quarters, resuscitation drill. Transferred 1300 gallons fresh water from engine room to deck tanks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SW to strong SE breezes, rain, sleet, and snow at intervals.

9.30pm: Sent whaleboat to meet mail steamer

11.00pm: Boat returned with mail. Ran dynamo until midnight on account of receiving mail. Received by mail 5 emergency medical kits from Purchasing Officer, New York.


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22 January 1916

[1915 in log]

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.20, Long -123.71


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh SSE gale, rain.

7.00am: Underway and stood out of Neah Bay.

7.10am: Neah Bay gas buoy, over log (79.4). Course E¼N and so to end. Proceeding to Port Angeles for fresh provisions and water.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong SSE to moderate South breezes; overcast; rain, squalls, smooth sea to ground swell.

10.17am: (5.8) Course ExN. Weekly inspection of magazine, temperature 56° - 52°; tested flood cocks. Usual Saturday cleaning carried out and holystoned spar deck. Held signal drill. Watch ends vessel abreast Striped Peak, on course ExN, speed 85 revolutions per minute.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate various breezes to light ESE airs; overcast, passing showers, smooth sea.

1.10pm: (31.0) In log. Ediz Hook abeam. Hove various courses around Ediz Hook and into Port Angeles when at 1.35pm made fast to City Dock port side to. Banked fires.

2.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

3.30pm: Observed SE storm signal hoisted. Unable to take water on account of pipe line being frozen. Received provisions for general mess.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE airs to gentle WNW breezes; partly cloudy, overcast, passing showers.

9.15pm: Received following radiogram: “Coast Guard Cutter “Unalga”. Upon being relieved by radio by “Snohomish” “Unalga” will return Seattle 11022. Broadbent”.

10.30pm: SW storm signal hoisted.


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23 January 1916

[1915 in log]

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate WSW breezes to moderate WSW gale, overcast, rain, snow, heavy squalls.

Put out extra lines forward and aft. Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate WSW gale to moderate West breezes, overcast, snowing and squally; cold.

Muster omitted on account of snow storm and severe cold. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

10.15am: Granted liberty to one watch. Unable to take on water account of water pipes being frozen at all wharves in Port Angeles.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate West breezes to light SSW airs; mostly cloudy, snowing first part, severe cold.

6.00pm: H. Knedl, Assistant Master-at-Arms, exchanged liberty with C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, without permission from proper authority and left the vessel. He was therefore absent without leave.


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24 January 1916

[1915 in log]

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.123, Long -123.432


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SSW airs to calm to light SE airs, partly cloudy to overcast, very cold.

Washed down, liberty men returned on time.

7.30am: H Knedl, Assistant Master-at-Arms, returned on board, to be deprived of one liberty on shore in Seattle, for offense noted yesterday.

Water pipes at all wharves still frozen. It is expected that these pipes will be repaired by this afternoon or tomorrow morning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light breezes East to SW, overcast, freezing.

Crew employed on canvas work below decks.

11.15am: Unmoored and stood out to anchorage in harbor as it was necessary to vacate dock to allow steamer to land freight. Water pipes still frozen.

11.30am: Anchored in Port Angeles harbor in 75 fathoms, 30 fathoms port chain.

2.00pm: Small craft storm warning displayed.

3.30pm: Quarters, battery drill.

Received from Headquarters nine copies confidential order No. 1.

Transferred 420 gallons fresh water from engine room tanks to drinking tanks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW to West breezes, overcast.

Granted liberty until 7.00am.


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25 January 1916

[1915 in log]

Port Angeles and Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington

Lat 48.19, Long -123.18


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate WSW gale to light SW breeze, overcast, freezing, snow.

Stowed mooring lines below and swung out boats. Liberty men returned except G. Equi, Coal Heaver.

7.00am: SE storm signals displayed.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW to gentle North breezes, overcast, snow, fog, smooth sea.

10.10am: Received following radiogram “Commanding Officer “Unalga”. Snohomish proceeding Port Angeles would like to meet you en route to transfer Seaman Arndt 10025. Pope”. G. Equi, Coal Heaver, returned 1 hour late from liberty, to lose two liberty days in Seattle. Prepared to get underway.

10.43am: Underway,

10.50am: (31.0) Over log. Stood out of Port Angeles.

10.55am: (31.2) Ediz Hook abeam.

11.00am: (32.0) Course NE¼N.

11.35am: Increased speed to 90 rpm, the weather clearing, in order to make Dungeness Light before it shut down stuck again.

11.40am: (37.8) Course NE.

11.48am: (38.9) Course NE½E and so to end of watch. Speed 90 rpm. Held signal drill. Men employed variously below decks.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to light breezes, North to SW to NE, overcast, partly cloudy, snow squalls and hazy.

Standing up Strait of Juan de Fuca and Admiralty Inlet.

12.25pm: Dungeness Light abeam 1½ miles. Course ENE⅝E (44.7).

1.32pm: In log (55.0).

1.35pm: Met “Snohomish”, sent whaleboat and received on board P. Arndt, Seaman, who had been on “Snohomish” since December 31, 1915, when he reported on board that vessel after release from jail. He is to be deprived of liberty on shore for a period of 30 days for overstaying liberty and for scandalous conduct ashore in Port Angeles December 30, 1915.

1.45pm: Ahead full speed. Over log (55.0) Course ExN.

2.13pm: Point Wilson Light abeam, course ENE⅜E (59.8).

2.40pm: Marrowstone Light abeam, course NE½E (64.0).

3.15pm: Bush Point abeam 0.6 miles, (69.5), made course SE¼E. Encountered snow squall, slowed to half speed.

3.21pm: Squall lifted. Ahead full speed.

3.25pm: Ordered all possible speed with one boiler in order to make landmarks and turning points between snow squalls. Omitted quarters on account of snow.

3.34pm: Sounded fire alarm: 3.34.37pm first water, 3.35.03pm all streams.

3.40pm: Made course NExE. Transferred from engine room tanks to drinking tanks 200 gallons fresh water.


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4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate variable breeze in squalls, snow.

Various courses up Puget Sound.

5.50pm: (92.2) West Point abeam.


6.00pm to midnight:

Fresh, various to moderate SE breezes, overcast, snow squalls, smooth sea.

6.20pm: (95.5) In log. Stood various courses and speeds into Seattle Harbor and up to Pacific Coast Coal Company’s dock when at 6.40pm tied up and was informed that that berth has to be kept clear tonight.

6.55pm: Left coal dock and at 7.15pm tied up to Hammond Milling Company’s dock, port side to. Banked fires.

7.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. A. Ericksen, Coxswain, left vessel on three days’ leave granted by the Commanding Officer.


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26 January 1916

[1915 in log]

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE breezes to airs, overcast, snow squalls.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to calm; overcast and snowing.

Crew employed variously under cover, sewing canvas, making boat covers, and at other odd jobs.

2.00pm: Hauled ship ahead to water plug and began to fill tanks, water coming very slowly on account of small size of supply pipe.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of snow and inclement weather. Captain of Engineers H.L. Boyd came on board to inspect certain machinery in engineer’s department. Second Lieutenant P.H. Harrison received preparatory orders dated January 19, 1916 to the Guard. Received from Port Blakely Mills Company soft lumber on requisition for current quarter. Commanding Officer conferred with Division Commander at the latter’s office. Held signal drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, cold, overcast and snowing.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch. Continued to take water during the night.


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27 January 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast to partly cloudy, cold.

Swept down decks and cleaned up generally. Continued to take water. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light North breezes, overcast.

G. Wilson enlisted as Fireman, 6th enlistment, service not continuous. Received part of Class VIII requisition.

Crew reeving off new falls for dinghy and gig and boating sand for deck use.

Received from General Electric Co, Schenectady, one telephoto coupling and 4 sets spare glasses for telephoto. H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, received outpatient treatment at Public Health office.

3.30pm: Quarters, signal drill.

Received 6000 gallons fresh water from Hammond Milling Company at no expense to the government, 5000 gallons of which filled drinking tanks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breezes, overcast. Granted liberty.


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28 January 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, snowing, overcast.

Performed morning duties. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light East airs; overcast and snow to partly cloudy.

Honorably discharged Sergius Andrew Victor, expiration full term of enlistment, paid him on voucher.

Received part of Class VIII requisition for current quarter.

Received Division Commander’s order of January 27, 1916, directing this vessel to cruise along certain fishing banks in Alaska.

Representative of the Submarine Signal Company came on board to instruct and overhaul the apparatus installed in this vessel.

Received portion of Engineer’s stores; and lumber on requisition.

Held signal drill. Men employed variously about and below decks. Rove off new falls for dinghy. Overhauled blocks.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light East airs to calm, partly cloudy, hazy

4.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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29 January 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy to overcast, cold, freezing weather.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. A. Ericksen, Coxswain, returned from three days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SE airs to calm, overcast and cloudy, cold.

Crew employed at routine cleaning. Unable to scrub down on spar deck on account of freezing weather. Received 8 copies Form 9568 Report of Record Great Gun Target Practice; destroyed old forms.

Received copies of Radio Publications as follows: Radio Service Bulletin, #13; Radio Supplement, Numbers 23-24 and 3; Journal Telegraphique #11.

Boatswain S.B. Johnson left vessel on 18 days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer, authority Headquarters’ letter January 22, 1916, or as much thereof as can be taken before vessel’s departure for Alaska.

Commanding Officer granted leave to enlisted men as follows: F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, two days; C.G. Gage, Fireman, one day; and L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, two days. G.F. Messing, Ordinary Seaman, received out-patient treatment at Public Health office.

Sanitary Inspector, Public Health Service, came on board and by permission of Commanding Officer took samples of all water used for drinking.

Inspected magazine, tested flood cock, temperature 52° - 58.

Granted usual liberty to one watch. Detailed A. Petanz, Coxswain, to Quartermaster’s duty during absence of L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, on leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast, cold.


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30 January 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE airs; partly cloudy to overcast, cold.

Began routine cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs, overcast, freezing, snow.

Omitted muster on account of cold and snow. Held inspection. C. Goetzler, Fireman, left on seven days’ re-enlistment leave beginning from 31.

Received from Headquarters 8 copies Special Order No. 8 and 8 copies Special Order No. 9. Granted liberty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breezes, overcast, snow.

Dynamo in use until 12.00am on account guests in Ward Room.


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31 January 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW airs, overcast.

Washed down and lowered launch.

Liberty men returned. C. Gage, Fireman, returned from leave


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to SE airs; overcast, thick snow.

L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, returned from one day’s leave granted by the Commanding Officer. G.F. Messing Ordinary Seaman, received outpatient treatment. Four applicants for certificated life boatmen were examined and one was passed.

Received portion of articles of requisition of ship chandlery and engineer’s stores for current quarter. Men employed variously in handling stores and variously below deck.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of inclement weather. Carpenter, Electrician and one man from engineer’s force working in construction of submarine kites.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE to ESE airs; overcast, snow.

4.20pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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Synopsis of the abstract.


Underway 43 hours 55 minutes; days 13; cruised 340.1 miles

Officers present 26; Warrant Officers present; crew present 1709


Daily quarters 7, Battery and Powder 1, Infantry 1, Infantry ashore 1, Magazine inspection 5, Fire quarters 4, Boat drill 4, Day signals 7, Clothing inspection 1, Muster 4


Supply accounts


Coal:

On hand 71 tons 1282 pounds

Received 95 tons

Total 166 tons 1282 pounds.

Expended 110 tons 1000 pounds

Remaining 56 tons 282 pounds


Rations:

On hand 1581

Expended 1468

Remaining 113


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

P. Arndt

Seaman



Returned aboard from USCGC “Snohomish” on 25 Jan 1916

John Clifford Bryan

Ship’s Writer




Harry Israel Crook

Electrician 3rd class




Arthur Henry Dahms

Electrician 2nd class



Also mentioned as Dalms
Returned aboard on 11 Jan 1916 from USCGC “Snohomish”

John Francis Gilmary Equi

Coal Heaver




Anton Bernhard Ericksen

Coxswain



Also mentioned as Eriksen

Charles Martin Feddersen

Master at Arms




Carl Guy Gage

Fireman




Carl Goetzler

Fireman




L. B. Hansen

Quartermaster




J. C. Howard

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned as A. Howard

S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain




Toyokichi Kato

Wardroom Steward




Hans Knedl

Asst Master at Arms




G. F. Messing

Ordinary Seaman




Heizo Mikitani

Boy 1st class




George Cleveland Moore

Fireman




E. B. Olsen

Boy 2nd class




Antonio Petanz

Coxswain



Rated Quartermaster on 29 Jan 1916

Walter Pfeiffer

Fireman


7 Jan 1916

Transferred to USCGC “Manning”

Andrew C. Rhodes

Seaman


19 Jan 1916


Patrick John Sarsfield

Ordinary Seaman




Fred C. Stowers

Electrician 1st class




J. E. Turner

Boy 2nd class




T. B. Trew

Bugler


12 Jan 1916


Sergius Andrew Victor

Seaman

11 Jan 1916

28 Jan 1916

Joined from USCGC “Golden Gate”

George Wilson

Fireman





[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

T. Lagerberg

Assistant Engineer, Swiftsure Lightship

Aboard for transportation on 18 Jan 1916

F. N. Meeks

Electrician 1st class

Aboard for transportation on 18 Jan 1916

C. T. Withrow

Ordinary Seaman

Aboard for transportation on 18 Jan 1916

A. Lawrence


Aboard for transportation on 18 Jan 1916

Harry Lansdale Boyd

Captain of Engineers, Seattle

Aboard to inspect machinery on 26 Jan 1916



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1916


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Cover – February 1916

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Title page – February 1916


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs. F. G. Ddoge, Hotel Chelsea.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, Hotel Lincoln.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs L. C. Covell, Hotel Chelsea.




Paul Henry Harrison

2nd Lieutenant

Mrs. P. H. Harrison, 1809 15th Avenue, St. Dunstan Apartments.


23 Feb 1916

Left for USCGC “Guard”

Stephen Safford Yeandle

2nd Lieutenant

W. H. Yeandle, father.




Charles Frederick Seiter

2nd Lieutenant


25 Feb 1916


Joined from USCGC “Guard”

Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs F. C. Allen, 5741 Woodlawn Avenue.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

San Marco Apartments, Mrs. G. W. MacLane.




Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers





Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS






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Extracts from regulations


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1 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast, snow to drizzling.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SE airs to calm; overcast, cloudy snowing.

Crew employed scrubbing paintwork on main deck, sewing canvas, and at various odd jobs about decks.

Carpenter and one man of engineer’s force working on construction of submarine kites.

Officers and crew received pay for month of January 1916.

Received 6 porcelain stoppers for fire extinguishers from A.C. Rowe and Son.

Commanding Officer granted re-enlistment leave to the following men: A. Benson, Coxswain, one day, and G.L. Formugis Seaman, six days, and they left the vessel.

F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, returned from leave. Omitted quarters and drills on account of snow and dusky weather.

1.00pm: Granted pay day liberty to one watch until noon tomorrow. Received the equivalent of 2940 rations.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, heavy snow fall.


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2 February 1916

[1915 in log]

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light North airs, overcast, cloudy and heavy snow fall.

Crew employed clearing snow from decks and boat.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, heavy snow all day.

C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, left on four days’ leave.

Liberty party returned except E. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, who returned three hours late.

Crew clearing snow from decks, awnings, and boats

Granted liberty until noon tomorrow to one watch.

North Coast Electric Company completed delivery of electrical supplies on current requisition. Received ration supplies from Schwabacher Brothers, and John Rothschild and Company.

Second Lieutenant of Engineers F.C. Allen was unavoidably absent this day on account of all transportation about city being suspended on account of heavy snow storm, and Lieutenant Allen reported by telephone from his home which is about six miles distant from the vessel and his absence is excused.

Carpenter and one man of engineer’s force working on construction of submarine kites.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, heavy snow.

Dynamo in use until 11.30pm on account clerical work on ship’s papers.


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3 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast.

Crew clearing decks of snow, washed down.

A. Benson, Coxswain, returned from leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs; overcast, hazy.

G.F. Messing, Ordinary Seaman, left this vessel to go to the hospital for in-patient treatment. W.K. Floe, Machinist, received outpatient treatment from Public Hospital Service surgeon.

12.00pm: Coast Guard Cutter “Arcata” tied up just ahead of “Unalga”.

1.30pm: “Arcata” left dock.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of necessary work clearing snow from decks. Men employed in scrubbing paintwork between decks, scrubbing ship’s boats and in clearing decks of snow.

Honorably discharged George Cleveland Moore, Fireman, expiration full term of third continuous enlistment, as extended by sentence of minor Coast Guard Court approved January 4, 1916; paid him on voucher to date. Re-enlisted George Cleveland Moore, Fireman, as of January 10, 1916. Received stores for general mess.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs to calm; overcast, hazy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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4 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.586, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs; overcast hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to calm; overcast, cloudy and snowing.

Crew clearing decks of snow, cleaning boats and boat gear, and handling lines.

10.00am: Hauled across slip, and made fast to Standard Oil Company dock, to give berth to the SS “Admiral Dewey”.

2.00pm: Hauled back to original berth at Hammond Milling Company dock. Filled tanks, taking 15,000 gallons fresh water, at no expense to the government; 5680 gallons went into drinking tanks.

Commanding Officer granted re-enlistment leave to the following men:

W. Reifschneider, Fireman, three days; A. Petanz, Coxswain, three days; and they left the vessel.

Honorably discharged J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, expiration full term of enlistment, and paid him on voucher to date. One man of Engineer’s force working on submarine sentries. Omitted quarters and drills, on account of inclement weather, and cleaning work.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; overcast and snowing

4.25pm: Coast Guard Cutter “Arcata” came alongside and delivered 216 gallons kerosene in drums, which she had transported from Bremerton Navy Yard together with three boxes uniform clothing.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch.


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5 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast and hazy.

Began regular Saturday cleaning.

Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ESE airs, overcast.

Continued Saturday cleaning.

J. Hoheb re-enlisted as First Class Boy, 9th enlistment, and left on two days’ leave, re-enlistment.

R.A. Smith, Fireman, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave granted by Commanding Officer.

Received three copies of Circular letter No. 28.

12.43pm: Sounded fire alarm, first water in 33 seconds.

1.00pm: Granted liberty.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 52°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE airs to calm, rain.


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6 February 1916

[1915 in log]

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, rain, hazy.

Liberty party returned. Washed down decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, foggy, hazy, drizzling.

9.30am: Inspection. Omitted muster on account of rainy weather.

10.00am: Granted the usual liberty to the watch. Received one copy “Supplement #25 à la Liste Alphabetique des Indicatifs D’Appel”, one copy “#12 Journal Telegraphique”.

C. Cromwell, Steerage Cook, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave, granted by the Commanding Officer.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light North airs; overcast, hazy, rainy.


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7 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to gentle SSE breezes; overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

C. Goetzler, Fireman, returned from seven days’ leave; R.A. Smith, Fireman, returned from one day’s leave, and C. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms. returned from four days’ leave. All granted by the Commanding Officer. Machinist K.P. Floe absent in hospital this day.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SSE breeze, overcast, cloudy and rainy.

Crew scrubbing down aloft, and employed at various odd jobs about decks. Carpenter and two men of engineer’s force working on construction of submarine sentries.

P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, on sick list, suffering reaction to typhoid prophylactic.

2.00pm: Received notice from Hammond Milling Company that it would be necessary to vacate wharf before 7.00am tomorrow.

3.30pm: Held quarters followed by resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SSE breeze to calm, overcast and raining

4.25pm: Cast off from wharf and steamed to Municipal Dock, Bell Street, making fast at 4.55pm. Banked fires.

Granted usual liberty to one watch.


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8 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; overcast and cloudy.

Began scrubbing hull. Liberty men returned on time. The following men returned from leave: G.L. Formugis, Seaman, from six days, W. Reifschneider, Fireman, from three days, A. Petanz, Coxswain, from three days and J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, from 2 days. K.P. Floe, Machinist, absent in hospital.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, rain, fog.

Corrected an error of 7 rations in balance remaining December 31 as directed by Headquarters and 7 rations are taken up as received this day to make this correction.

Crew scrubbing over side and washing sails and covers on dock.

Received 1 copy Circular Letter No. 30 and 13 copies Coast Guard Bulletin No. 4.

E.B. Olsen, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty; P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, returned to duty; G.C. Moore, Fireman, granted three days’ re-enlistment leave by Commanding Officer; C.J. Cromwell, Steerage Cook, returned from leave.

Received by registered mail from Headquarters one copy of “War Department Telegraph Code” 1915, Book No 556. Acknowledged receipt by telegraph and returned by registered mail “War Department Telegraph Code” 1903 No 39 with addenda sheets No 1 to 7 inclusive.

8.30am: Workmen from Marine Pipe and Machine Works commenced removing safety valve from forward boiler to make necessary repairs at their plant.

Examined three applicants for certificate as Life Boat Men and issued one certificate

Omitted quarters and drills on account of rain


8.00pm to midnight:

Mostly calm, rain, fog.

Granted liberty.


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9 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, rain, fog.

Crew scrubbing bags and hammocks.

Liberty men returned except G. Equi, Coal Heaver.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast passing showers to heavy rain, hazy.

G. Equi, Coal Heaver, returned 45 minutes late from liberty, to lose one liberty day.

Prepared to get underway.

10.10am: Unmoored and stood out to buoy in Seattle Harbor where at 10.35am made fast to buoy #3. Banked fires. P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, left this vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave granted by the Commanding Officer. Enlisted this day August Godttfried Domnick as Ordinary Seaman, first enlistment for clothing credit.

Men employed in scrubbing top sides and variously about and below decks. Omitted quarters on account of rainy weather. Held signal drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs, overcast, heavy rain.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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10 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SE breezes; partly cloudy to overcast, passing showers.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. Machinist K.P. Floe absent in hospital.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SE breeze to moderate NE gale to moderate SE breeze, overcast, passing showers, squalls.

9.30am: K.P. Floe, Machinist, returned from Marine Hospital. SE storm signals displayed.

Received from Max Kuner, sextant and azimuth circle, which had been at his shop for repairs.

Crew employed variously during the day, scrubbing hull, and paintwork in spar deck, drying sails and hammocks, scraping brightwork, and touching up in main deck.

Carpenter, one man from deck, and two men of engineer’s force working on construction of submarine sentries. Sent intermediate sea suction valve of fire pump to Marine Pipe and Machine Works for repairs.

Received from Division Commander 100 copies form 2522 “Application for Medical Treatment for Officers and Crew”. Destroyed old forms

Honorably discharged Gustav Reinhold, Seaman, expiration full term third enlistment. Paid him to date on voucher, and issued to him a lifeboatman certificate. Examined one applicant for lifeboatman and issued certificate.

E.B. Olsen, Second Class Boy, returned to duty.

E.F. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty, lame foot.

1.00pm: Heavy SE squall, wind force moderate gale, lasted about two hours. A barkentine anchored nearby dragged her anchor and drifted partly across harbor in the clear.

2.00pm: Received radio 14010 from Division Commander relative to barkentine. Made reply thereto. Unable to go to assistance of barkentine on account of disabled machinery. There were several tugs moving about harbor at the time and who were alongside the barkentine. No assistance needed.

3.30pm: Quarters, signal drill. Lost overboard one boat hook from launch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NE breezes to light SE airs, overcast.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty.

Ascertained later that the barkentine had purposely dropped down into deep water to discharge ballast.


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11 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light variable airs, overcast to clearing.

Hoisted hammocks to dry and spread sails.

Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Southerly airs, cloudy to clear.

Dried sails and cleaned overside.

P. Vomberg, Quartermaster, returned from one day’s leave.

Received 2 copies Coast and Geodesic Survey chart 8094.

Marine Pipe and Supply Works returned sea suction valve of fire pump.

3.30pm: Quarters, battery drill.

Examined one applicant for lifeboatman, granted certificate.

Received 45 gallons gasoline from Union Oil Company.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to SE airs, mostly clear.

Granted liberty.


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12 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, heavy fog at end.

Commenced Saturday cleaning. F. Stowers, Electrician, sick and off duty.

Liberty party returned.

G.C. Moore, Fireman, returned from leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, thick fog to partly cloudy and clear.

Holystoned spar deck and carried on usual Saturday cleaning. Received from Headquarters one copy of Form 2570 “Return of Public Property”. Received from The Commandant, Puget Sound Navy Yard, 24 jackknives, 48 towels and 10 watch caps, portion of special requisition of clothing

11.15.20am: Sounded fire alarm for drill, 11.15.41am first water. Weekly inspection of magazine, temperature 54° - 56°. Tested flood cock.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:;

Calm partly cloudy hazy.


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13 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light ESE airs, overcast, hazy, rainy.

Morning duties performed.

Liberty men returned on time except G.C. Moore, Fireman.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ESE airs to calm; overcast, raining, hazy.

Omitted muster on account of rain. Inspected vessel throughout.

10.30am: Granted usual Sunday liberty to one watch.

H. Berg, Water Tender, restricted to limits of vessel, for impertinence to Dr. Fox, pending action by Commanding Officer.

3.00pm: Put H. Berg, Water Tender, on sick list.

G.C. Moore, Fireman, returned one hour late from liberty, to be deprived of one liberty on shore.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light East airs; overcast, passing showers.


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14 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, rainy, to foggy and misty. Overcast.

Carried out routine work. Liberty men returned on time. Shipped via Oregon and Washington Rail Road and Navigation Company one Coast Guard submarine sentry, with accessories, to US Coast Guard Cutter “Manning”, Astoria, Oregon.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, misty;

H. Berg, Water Tender, sick and off duty. Berg having been reported for disrespect to the Surgeon and to the officer of the deck was brought to the mast and given one week’s restriction to vessel and placed in third conduct grade.

Crew cleaning side and boats and setting up on Jacob’s ladder on main mast.

3.30pm: Quarters, battery and infantry drills.

F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, absent at his home ashore on account of sickness. Surgeon W. Fox visited him and ascertained that Stowers had measles and arrangements were made to transfer him to contagious hospital.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, rain, mist.

Granted liberty. Dynamo in use until 12.00am on account of guests in wardroom.


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15 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Mostly calm, overcast, showers.

Washed down. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, hazy.

10.00am: Quarters followed by inspection of clothing and signal drill. Shifted bags and hammocks.

11.10am: USS “Albany” tied up to buoy in harbor. Received from the Union Oil Company of California 45 gallons gasoline. Received two head telephones, two breast transmitters, two telephone boxes, 4 dry cells, and 4 small theatrical plugs; telephone equipment for target practices. Shipped to the “Snohomish” one Coast Guard submarine sentry with accessories. Shipped to Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, alarm devices, submarine sentries and accessories for “Bear” and “McCulloch”.

C.J. Werner, Seaman, sick and off duty. F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, absent in hospital. Men employed variously through day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, foggy.

Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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16 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE to various airs, overcast, foggy, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast and hazy.

10.00am: Held quarters

10.02.08am: Sounded fire alarm for drill, 10.02.41am first water.

10.08am: Held collision drill.

10.20am: Held abandon ship drill. Provided all equipment, lowered all boats (oars). Held boat drill.

11.00am: Hoisted all boats. Cleared up decks. In afternoon crew overhauled blocks of sailing launch falls, and employed at odd jobs about decks.

The following men were sick and off duty: C.J. Werner, Seaman, T. Kaho, Wardroom Steward, and P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman. F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, in hospital. L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave granted by Commanding Officer.

All work in connection with construction of submarine sentries finished and report submitted to Division Commander. Received by mail from Coast Guard Depot, 2 rifle barrels, .30 caliber, with accessories, and rating badges received. Petty Officers’ cap devices as requisitioned. Detailed M.B. Herberger, Seaman, to Quartermaster duty, during absence of L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster


4.00pm to midnight:

Light breezes North and NW; overcast and hazy.

4.30pm: Granted usual liberty.


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17 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light breezes NW to North; overcast and hazy

Scrubbed bags and hammocks. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs, overcast, hazy.

Crew scaling in coal chutes and variously employed.

11.00am: Commanding Officer of the USS “Albany” called on Commanding and wardroom officers.

Boatswain S.B. Johnson returned from leave.

Coast Guard Cutter “Arcata” came alongside to obtain medical treatment from Surgeon for Ordinary Seaman. A.C. Warren of the “Arcata”.

3.30pm: Quarters, held battery drill and infantry drill and general instruction for Boys.

Received 12 pieces fir and pine lumber from Ehrlich Harrison Company for crating submarine sentries.

P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. Electrician First Class F. Stowers in hospital.

Parts of valve gear for main feed pump received from Warren Steam Pump Company

Issued 4 certificates as lifeboatmen.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, hazy. Granted liberty.


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18 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, heavy fog.

Sounded fog bell. Washed down. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs; thick fog to partly cloudy and hazy.

Re-enlisted Lauritz Anders Johansen as Seaman, second enlistment not continuous. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, absent in hospital.

Received from Headquarters 2 copies each of circular Letters Nos. 31 and 32Received 20 copies Form 2595 “Report of Inspection, Deck”, destroyed old forms.

Y. Kayama, First Class Boy, probationary period expires this day; satisfactory.

11.30am: L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave, granted by the Commanding Officer. Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of USS “Albany”.

Issued one certificate to applicant as lifeboatman.

Safety valve of forward boiler was brought on board from Marine Pipe and Boiler Works and was installed.

Raised steam on forward boiler to test and adjust same. Steam allowed to die down for further examination of valves. Received parts of new valve gear for feed pump from Warren Steam Pump Company.

Men employed throughout day in shifting coal chutes and in handling stores. Received stores for general mess. Omitted quarters on account of necessary work, handling stores and working on safety valve. Held signal drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs to calm, partly cloudy and hazy to thick fog.

Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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19 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, thick fog.

Began regular Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs; thick fog to clearing.

Crew holystoned decks, and employed at usual Saturday cleaning.

P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman. and G. Cook, First Oiler, sick and off duty.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch.

C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, and C.G. Gage, Fireman, left vessel on one day’s leave each, granted by Commanding Officer, on account re-enlistment.

Ordnance Officer completed assembling of telephones for target practice, and found them to work satisfactorily. Received from Union Oil Company 45 gallons of gasoline for launch.

Inspected magazine; tested flood cock. Temperatures 54° - 59°. It will be necessary to grind in valve of flood cock when vessel next goes into drydock.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs, mostly clear.


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20 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, dense fog.

Began cleaning stations. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, fog to haze.

10.00am: Held muster, inspected crew and vessel.

11.00am: Granted liberty.

1.55pm: Underway and stood in for coal wharves where at 2.10pm made fast and began filling water tanks and prepared to coal tomorrow.

Second Lieutenant P.H. Harrison received Headquarters orders of February 14, 1916 (10), supplemented by Division Commander’s orders of February 19, 1916, directing his assignment to the “Guard” on the arrival of that vessel in Seattle about February 23.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy, foggy.

Receiving fresh water.


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21 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Meridian to 8.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy to thick fog.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

Prepared to coal ship. Draft 11’7” forward; 13’2” aft.

C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, and C.G. Gage, Fireman, returned from one day’s leave each, granted by the Commanding Officer. Receiving fresh water.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light WNW airs. Thick fog to partly cloudy and hazy.

Examined 5 men for lifeboatman certificate and 4 men passed.

8.25am: Began coaling.

10.00am: Finished coaling having received 58 tons 896 pounds of coal from the Pacific Coast Coal Company. Draft 12’8” forward, 13’2” aft.

C. Anderson, Coxswain, sick and off duty. Captain of Engineers H.L. Boyd was on board on official business. Second Lieutenant P.H. Harrison was relieved for standing day duty by the Commanding Officer, in order that he might have an opportunity to pack up.

Received one reel of wire for use with submarine sentry. Filled all ship’s tanks with fresh water at no expense to the government; receiving 5280 gallons for drinking water tanks. Cleared up around deck after coaling. Prepared to get underway.

1.30pm: Cast off and steamed out to buoy #3 when at 2.00pm made fast. Man from Marine Pipe and Boiler Works employed in adjusting safety valve. Cleaned ship after coaling.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters and drills on account of cleaning ship. Received Chronometer #887 from Max Kuner’s where it had been overhauled.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, mostly clear. Granted liberty. Ran dynamo until 12.00am on account of work on official papers.


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22 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, foggy.

Observed day as holiday, Washington’s anniversary.

Full dressed ship at 8.00am.

Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs, overcast.

10.00am: Granted liberty

W. Reifschneider, Fireman, left on two days’ re-enlistment leave.

At noon fired national salute of 21 guns, expending 21 saluting charges.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Southerly airs, overcast.

Dynamo in use until midnight on account of official paper work, making photographic prints for compilation of hydrographic data on Aleutian Islands.


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23 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW airs; overcast and cloudy.

Carried out morning routine. Liberty party returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to gentle breezes; overcast to partly cloudy.

Returned safety valve of forward boiler to Marine Pipe and Machine Works for further adjustment.

C.J. Werner, Seaman, sick and off duty.

Lost one sheath knife overboard. Men employed in scrubbing top sides and variously about and below decks.

2.30pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill ashore.

Second Lieutenant P.H. Harrison left this vessel this day in obedience to Headquarters’ letter of February 14, 1916, (10) and Division Commander’s letter of February 19, 1916.

Touching up hull outside and cleaning rust spots.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NW to light North breezes; partly cloudy to overcast.

Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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24 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light North breezes to NNW airs; overcast, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. Safety valve of forward boiler was returned to the ship from Marine Pipe and Machine Works.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs.

10.30am: Underway and stood in to docks of Hammond Milling Company where at 10.45am made fast to dock. Received 1 copy loose-leaf binder containing blanks for range records of small arms.

Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane granted three days’ leave to cover delay in reporting on board “Unalga”, January 15-17, 1916, inclusive. Authority Headquarters’ letter February 16, 1916 (10).

Seaman C.J. Werner sick and off duty.

Workmen from Marine Pipe and Machine Works, after fitting and testing safety valve to forward boiler repaired by them, found valve’s operation unsatisfactory and again removed the safety valve.

3.30pm: Quarters, resuscitation drill.

Delivery completed by John Rothschild and Company of 1530 rations for month of April, received in view of coming cruise to Alaska and the equivalent of 1530 rations is received.

Filled all tanks with fresh water at no cost, 2280 gallons being for drinking water tanks.

First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton is absent at his home on account of illness and was visited and treated by the ship’s Surgeon, who reported that Lieutenant Lewton would probably return to duty tomorrow.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, clear.

Granted liberty.

Dynamo in use until 12.00am on account of guests in wardroom.


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25 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.34


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, foggy.

Washed down.

Liberty party returned.

W. Reifschneider, Fireman, returned from leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to gentle NW breezes; foggy to partly cloudy

9.35am: Underway and steamed to Albers Dock where at 10.00am made fast, port side to.

10.15am: Coast Guard Cutter “Guard” came alongside.

10.20am: Second Lieutenant C.F. Seiter reported on board in obedience to Headquarters’ letter of February 14, 1916 (10).

Examined five men and passed four as certificated lifeboatmen.

12.55pm: “Guard” left the dock. Received from Headquarters one copy US Coast Pilot, Alaska, Part 1.

2.35pm: Underway and steamed back to Hammond Milling Company’s dock where at 2.45pm moored port side to. Banked fires. Moored to dock in order to facilitate the receiving of stores and the work on safety valve. Dockage and water free. Men employed throughout day in painting around water line, chipping rust spots about decks and painting same.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill ashore.

C.J. Werner, Seaman, returned to duty. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick ashore, the Surgeon having visited him and found him unable to return to duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, mostly clear.

Granted liberty

Dynamo in use until 12.00am on account of work on official report on Aleutian hydrographic information.


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26 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE airs, mostly clear.

Commenced Saturday cleaning. Liberty party returned.

8.00am: Sounded fire alarm, first water in 25 seconds.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate NW breeze; mostly clear.

Inspected magazine, tested flood cock. Temperatures 50° - 56°.

F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, returned from Marine Hospital.

Crew employed at usual Saturday cleaning.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch.

First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton returned to duty.

Marine Pipe and Boiler Works fitted and tested safety valve of forward boiler. Found valve unsatisfactory and it was taken ashore for further repairs. Captain of Engineers H.L. Boyd came aboard for inspection of valve.

Examined and passed one man as certified for lifeboatman.

Granted J. Anderson, Coxswain, one day’s leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to light NW breeze; mostly clear to clear.


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27 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly clear.

Crew getting ready for muster.

Liberty party returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

10.00am: Held muster, and inspection of vessel and crew.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to gentle SE breezes.

Dynamo in use until 12.00am on account of work on official papers.


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28 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SW breezes to light ENE airs.

Coxswain J. Anderson returned from one day’s leave.

Washed down. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ENE airs to gentle SE breezes; overcast and rain and hail to partly cloudy.

Filled all ship’s fresh water tanks at no expense to the government, receiving 2600 gallons for drinking water tanks. Permanent Board of Survey in session this day. Men employed in chipping waterways and coal chutes and in painting same, and touching up paintwork about decks. Contractors still working on safety valve of forward boiler. Prepared to get underway as a dredger was to work around the berth.

1.45pm: Underway and stood down to Bell Street Municipal Dock where at 2.10pm made fast port side to, for purpose of facilitating work on safety valve, no charge for wharfage. Banked fires. Received one drum of gasoline, 106 gallons, from Union Oil Company of California.

A. Howard, Second Class Boy, received outpatient treatment from Pacific Health Service Surgeon.

3.15pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill ashore. Examined and passed four men as certificated lifeboatmen. Received by express 1 bore sight, 3 telescope sights and boxes for same from Washington Navy Yard where they had been repaired.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SE to ESE breezes; overcast to partly cloudy, passing showers.

4.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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29 February 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SE breeze; overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle to moderate SE breeze; overcast, rainy.

Received from Coast and Geodetic Survey, Washington DC, Charts nos. 8527, 8550, 8557, 8554 and 8802. Captain of Engineers H.L. Boyd came aboard to inspect work being done on repairing safety valve of forward boiler. Contractors continued working on safety valve. Crew chipping paint and red leading water ways and coal chutes. Rove off new forward guy for starboard swinging boom.

3.30pm: Held quarters and resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Variable airs; overcast to partly clear.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch.


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Totals of abstract for February, 1916


Underway 2 hours 55 minutes

Miles 12.5


Coal received 130,816 pounds

Expended 161,236 pounds


Officers 257; Warrant Officers 97; crew 1563


Quarters 12; Battery drill 4; Dotter practice 3; Infantry 1; Infantry ashore 3; Inspected magazine flood cocks 4;

Abandon ship 1; Fire quarters 4; Boat drill 1; Collision drill 1; Day signal 3; Inspected clothing 1; Sunday muster 2; Inspection 4; Resuscitation 3


Coal:

February 1, 1916

On hand 56 tons 280 pounds

Received 58 tons 896 pounds

Expended 71 tons 2196 pounds

February 29, 1916:

On hand 42 tons 1220 pounds


Rations:

January 31, 1916

On hand 12

Received 4470

Total 4590

Expended 1347

February 29, 1916

Remaining 3243


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

John Anderson

Coxswain



Also mentioned as C. Anderson

Anton Benson

Coxswain




Harold Berg

Water Tender




George Cook

Oiler 1st class




Charles Johnson Cromwell

Steerage Cook




August Gottfried Domnick

Ordinary Seaman

9 Feb 1916


Also mentioned as Domnich

Knute P. Floe

Machinist




Gonstandinos Lewis Formugis

Seaman




M. B. Herberger

Seaman



Rated Quartermaster on 16 Feb 1916

James Hoheb

Boy 1st class




Lauritz Andrew Johansen

Seaman




Evald Theodore Johnson

Ordinary Seaman




Y. Koyama

Boy 1st class



Also mentioned as Kayama

Walter Riefschnider

Fireman



Also mentioned as Riefsnider, Reifschnider, Reifschneider

Gustav Reinhold

Seaman


10 Feb 1916


Robert Alexander Smith

Fireman




Paul George Vomberg

Signal Quartermaster



Also mentioned as P.J. Vornberg, Womberg, Nunberg, Vornberg

C. J. Werner

Seaman





[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

A. C. Warren

Ordinary Seaman

Aboard from USCGC “Arcata” for medical treatment on 17 Feb 1916

Harry Lansdale Boyd

Captain of Engineers, Seattle

Aboard on official business on 21 Feb 1916
Aboard for inspection on 26 Feb 1916
Aboard for inspection on 29 Feb 1916



LOGS FOR MARCH 1916


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Cover – March 1916

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Title Page – March 1916


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs. F. G. Dodge, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle, Washington.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, Hotel Lincoln, Seattle, Washington.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs. L. C. Covell, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle, Washington.




Charles Frederick Seiter

2nd Lieutenant

Mrs. C. F. Seiter, Hotel Otis, Seattle, Washington.




Stephen Safford Yeandle

2nd Lieutenant

W. H. Yeandle (father).




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, San Marco Apartments, Seattle.




Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer (father), Frankfort, Michigan.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

J. J. Fox, MD, (father) 786 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, California.





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Extracts from regulations


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1 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; overcast, hazy.

Washed down. Scupper on starboard side at break of spar deck stopped up; attempting to clear same.

Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light ESE breezes, overcast, rain at end.

Crew chipping waterways. Cleared scupper on spar deck.

A.G. Domnick rated Ordinary Seaman to Seaman this day

9.00am: Hauled fires under after boiler. Steam off the ship from 10.00am to 3.30pm. Shifted safety valves of after boiler to forward boiler and started fires under forward boiler at 2.00pm in order to clean after boiler.

Officers and crew received pay for February.

Granted liberty to watch at 1.30pm.

Omitted quarters and drills account of rain.

The work of Marine Pipe and Machine Works on the safety valve of forward boiler having been unsatisfactory, repairs by them on safety valve were discontinued


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to fresh SSE breezes, overcast, rain.


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2 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SE breezes, overcast, rain, sleet, and snow.

Crew scrubbing paintwork.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE breezes, overcast, rainy.

11.45am: H. Berg, Water Tender, failed to return from liberty and is absent without leave.

12.45pm: Liberty party returned on time except P. Arndt, Seaman, who failed to return and is absent without leave.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 12.45pm tomorrow.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters and drills on account of rain.

Received from Purchasing Officer, Pacific Coast, one barrel of anti-fouling paint and one box anti-corrosive paint which had been furnished by the Division Commander.

Cleaning after boiler this day. Men employed variously about and below deck throughout day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light to strong SE breezes, overcast, rainy, choppy sea.

P. Arndt, Seaman, returned 4¼ hours late from liberty, to be deprived of liberty on shore until the end of his enlistment on the 7th of this month.


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3 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong to fresh SE breezes; partly cloudy, passing showers, squally.

Morning duties performed. It was discovered that J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, had left the ship some time during the night, without permission.

8.00am: H. Berg, Water Tender, absent 20¼ hours without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh to moderate SE breeze; overcast, rainy.

Received from Headquarters “Laws Governing Steamboat Inspection Service” (Form 800).

Liberty party returned; A. Ericksen, Coxswain, being intoxicated. Crew chipping and red leading port waterway.

3.30pm: Held quarters.

3.33pm: Fire quarters, first water in 20 seconds; no water at No. 3 hose, on account of hose coupling being bent so as not to take thread of plug. Engineer’s force attempting to repair coupling. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breeze to calm, partly clear.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch.

A. Ericksen, Coxswain, after being refused liberty, left the vessel without permission still being under the influence of liquor. At 5.10pm, he returned. Placed him in the brig in order to prevent him from leaving the ship, the vessel lying at a wharf. At 7.10pm, at Ericksen’s request he was taken to toilet and climbed through port and left the vessel.


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4 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am

Calm; overcast, foggy.

Crew holystoning deck. Liberty party returned on time. At 7.50am, A. Ericksen, Coxswain, returned aboard intoxicated. Placed him in the brig to prevent him from leaving the ship. J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, absent one day without leave. H. Berg, Water Tender, absent 41 hours without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West airs, foggy to clearing.

Continued Saturday cleaning.

9.30am: H. Berg, Water Tender, returned having been absent without leave since 11.45am on March 2. Restricted him to ship pending settlement of his case.

Inspected magazine and tested flood cock, temperature 61° - 54°

E. Christensen, Quartermaster, left on one day’s leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Westerly airs, overcast, showers.

A. Ericksen, Coxswain, in ship’s prison for safe keeping.

9.00pm: USS “Goldsborough” made fast to wharf just ahead.

11.15pm: J. Howard, Second Class Boy, returned having been absent without leave since night of March 2.


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5 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SW breezes, cloudy.

Liberty party returned. Washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South to fresh SSE breezes; partly cloudy to overcast and passing showers.

10.00am: General muster followed by inspection.

10.10am: Delivered charges and specification to Harold Berg, Water Tender, and to A. Ericksen, Coxswain.

10.15am: A. Ericksen, Coxswain, released from brig and confined to limits of vessel until conclusion of his case.

10.30am: Granted usual liberty to the watch. J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, is restricted to the limits of this vessel for 45 days for absence without leave.

11.00am: USS “Goldsborough” left dock.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong to fresh SE breezes, overcast and passing showers to partly cloudy.


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6 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong SE to moderate South breeze. Overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. E. Christensen, Quartermaster, returned from one day’s leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to gentle South breeze; mostly cloudy to overcast.

Minor Coast Guard Court in session in the cases of Water Tender H. Berg and Coxswain A. Ericksen.

Crew chipping and red-leading water ways.

Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler.

3.30pm: Quarters. Resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to light South breeze; overcast to light rain.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch.


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7 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SE breeze; overcast, rain.

Washed down. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh SE breezes, rain.

Crew employed cleaning waste tank and variously below decks.

Ordinarily discharged P. Arndt, Seaman, expiration First enlistment.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of rain.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh to moderate SE breezes; overcast, rainy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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8 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate to light SE breezes; overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SE breezes; overcast and rainy to passing showers.

Men employed variously throughout day in scrubbing oars and boats and paintwork and in various cleaning below decks. Stowed main hold.

3.30pm: Held quarters. Signal drill and instruction in infantry drill. Received from Engineer’s tanks 5200 gallons fresh water.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SE breezes, overcast, passing showers.

Granted liberty.


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9 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SE breezes, rain to clearing.

Washed down. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Strong SSE breeze; overcast.

Received from Purchasing Officer parts for making two flash signalling sets. Received from Headquarters 18 copies of Deck and Boat Book, 1916; 5 copies of Landing Force, 1916. Reloaded 20 saluting charges, expending 20 pounds black powder and 21 primers.

10.05am: Sent power launch to assistance of an unnamed motor boat which was disabled and pounding heavily against wharf ahead of “Unalga”. The motor boat was towed to safety in Bell Street Basin.

Crew painting waterways and at odd jobs.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held battery and signal drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breeze; overcast.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch.


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10 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE airs; overcast, hazy.

Washed down decks. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE breezes, overcast to clearing.

Crew painting waterways and chocks and drying boat sails. Held 6-pounder R.F.G. dotter practice and aiming and sighting drills for small arms throughout day.

3.30pm: Held quarters followed by fire quarters. First water in 25 seconds.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Clear to overcast and misty.

Granted liberty.


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11 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast to foggy.

Commenced holystoning.

Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light various airs; overcast, foggy to partly cloudy.

Issued certificate to one man as lifeboatman. Weekly inspection of magazine, temperature 60° - 54°, tested flood cock. Holystoned spar deck and performed usual Saturday cleaning. Prepared to get underway.

10.45am: Unmoored and stood up to coal dock where at 11.00am made fast port side to, banked fires.

Second Lieutenant S.S. Yeandle received Headquarters’ letter of March 4, 1916 (10), giving him preparatory orders to “Mackinac” on about April 1, 1916. Received 2500 gallons fresh water for drinking water tanks and filled all tanks at no expense to the government. Engineer’s force cleaning boiler.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light various airs to light SW breezes; overcast and rainy to passing showers.

8.00pm: Searched vessel and held muster of all hands and found that J. Howard, Second Class Boy, and P. Burgaras, Ship’s Cook, were not on board and were absent without leave.


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12 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh SSW to moderate S breezes. Partly cloudy, squally.

12.05am: P. Burgaras, Ship’s Cook, returned on board.

1.15am: J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, returned on board. Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

7.55am: It was found that J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, had left the ship without permission.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Strong to moderate SW breeze; partly clear.

10.00am: Muster and inspection. Confined to the limits of the ship for one week P. Bugaras, Ship’s Cook, for leaving ship without permission.

10.30am: Granted liberty to one watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SW breeze to light SW airs; partly clear.


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13 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SW breeze to calm; partly clear.

Crew getting ship ready for coaling.

Liberty party returned. J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, absent without leave 24 hours.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Variable to light NE airs, mostly clear.

8.25am: Commenced coaling, draft 11’5” forward, 13’6” aft

2.15pm: Finished coaling, having received 192 1/20 tons coal from Pacific Coast Coal Company. Draft 14’1” forward, 13’10” aft.

Omitted quarters and drills account of coaling and cleaning ship after coaling.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NE airs, mostly clear.

Granted liberty.

Ran dynamo until 12.00am on account of official photographic work.


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14 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, mostly cloudy, hazy.

Washed down.

Liberty party returned.

J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, absent 48 hours without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light West airs; partly cloudy to overcast and hazy.

Prepared to get underway.

9.40am: Underway and stood down to Bell Street Municipal Dock where at 10.05am made fast port side to. Banked fires. Two men were examined for certificated lifeboatman and one was granted a certificate.

Received Headquarters’ letter of March 7, 1916 (12), authorizing G.F. Messing, Ordinary Seaman, to be carried as an extra number until the settlement of his case by Headquarters. J. Anderson, Coxswain, left vessel on one day’s leave. Division Commander was on board this day on official business.

Men employed in scrubbing aloft and top sides and variously about decks.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by signal drill and infantry drill ashore. Engineer’s force cleaning boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs to calm. Overcast to partly cloudy, hazy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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15 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE breezes, overcast and drizzling.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, absent three days without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE to ESE airs; mostly cloudy.

Held signal drill.

9.30am: Held quarters. Mustered divisions for bag and hammock inspection. Shifted bags and hammocks. Crew scrubbed paintwork about decks and topsides. Carried on dotter and small arms sighting drills.

2.05pm: “Arcata” made fast alongside, casting off at 2.30pm. Finished cleaning after boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE to SE airs; overcast, rainy.

Granted liberty to one watch.


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16 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs; overcast to partly clear.

Crew scrubbing bags and hammocks.

Liberty party returned on time except J. Hoheb, First Class Boy. J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, absent four days without leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs; overcast, drizzling.

Coxswain J. Anderson returned from one day’s leave.

J. Hoheb, Second Class Boy, returned 2 hours late; excuse accepted, warned.

Crew chipping stack and variously employed.

Held aiming and sighting drill in forenoon.

Examined and issued certificates to three applicants for lifeboatmen.

H. Knedl, Assistant Master-at-Arms, sick and off duty.

Omitted quarters on account of rain.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast.

Granted liberty.

Dynamo in use until midnight account of officer working on official report.


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17 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Washed down. Liberty party returned.

J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, absent five days without leave, and is declared a deserter, as of March 12, 1916.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light West airs; partly cloudy.

Held fire quarters; elapsed time 26 seconds from sounding the alarm to first water. Held dotter practice.

H. Knedl, Assistant Master-at-Arms, sick and off duty. W. Reifschneider, Fireman, and P.J. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, both left the vessel on one day’s leave. Honorably discharged Robert Alexander Smith, Fireman, expiration full term of subsequent enlistment, paid to date on voucher.

Received from Boss-Hueter Paint Company consignment of paint. Men employed in tarring down rigging, painting stays and variously below decks. Painted water ways.

3.00: Quarters followed by infantry drill ashore. H. Knedl, Assistant Master-at-Arms, returned to duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light North airs to calm, partly cloudy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch. Received from Ashton Safety Valve Company one safety valve through Division Commander.

A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, sick and off duty. Detailed E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, temporarily to duty in radio room.


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18 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy hazy.

Morning duties performed.

Commenced usual Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; mostly cloudy.

Rated W.J. Murray, Second Class Boy, to Ordinary Seaman. A. Dahms returned to duty. Enlisted Henry Lincoln Murray as Second Class Boy on probation. Re-enlisted Robert Alexander Smith as Fireman. Granted Coxswain J. Anderson one day’s re-enlistment leave. Granted R.A. Smith. Fireman, two days’ re-enlistment leave.

Received portion of deck supplies on current requisition. Crew employed at regular Saturday cleaning.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch. Captain of Engineers H.L. Boyd came aboard in connection with installation of new safety valve. Tested magazine flood cock, temperature 55° - 62°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast.


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19 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; overcast.

P.J. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, returned from one day’s leave. Liberty party returned on time. Crew washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, rain.

Omitted muster on account of rain, but held inspection.

H. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.

Granted liberty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE airs, rain.


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20 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.61, Long -122.40 [approx]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, rain.

J. Anderson, Coxswain, returned from one day’s leave.

Liberty party returned. Performed morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to fresh SW breezes; overcast and heavy rain to partly cloudy, hazy. Smooth sea.

Men employed variously during forenoon. Prepared to get underway.

11.45am: Underway. Stood various courses, across Seattle Harbor, around Bainbridge Reef and through Rich’s Passage to Puget Sound Navy Yard where at 2.00pm made fast to Pier 4, port side to; banked fires.

A. Petanz, Coxswain, left the vessel on two days’ leave. Honorably discharged Hans Knedl. Assistant Master-at-Arms, expiration full term third enlistment, paid to date on voucher.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by battery and signal drills. Commanding Officer called on the Commander of the Navy Yard. Estimaters came on board to make estimates of costs for repairs to steam pipe of after boiler and install new safety valve.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SW to gentle South breezes; overcast, passing showers.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.

Dynamo in use till 12.00am, on account of official paper work.


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21 March 1916

Bremerton Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs; overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed.

R.A. Smith, Fireman, returned from leave. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs to moderate South breeze; overcast, rain.

Re-enlisted H. Knedl as Assistant Master-at-Arms. Granted H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, 10 days’ re-enlistment leave. Crew overhauling starboard gangway and at odd jobs. Yard force installing new safety valve on after boiler and rebrazed flange of main steam pipe on after boiler.

3.30pm: Quarters, held resuscitation drill. Captain of Engineers H.L. Boyd came aboard in connection with repair work being done by yard force.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SSE breeze; overcast, showers.


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22 March 1916

Bremerton Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate South to light SE breeze; overcast, rain.

Crew at usual morning duties. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh SSE to gentle SW breeze; partly cloudy.

Received Division Commander’s letter of March 20, 1916 (110-11), revoking orders dated January 27, 1916 (110-11) directing “Unalga” to cruise along fishing banks in Alaskan waters.

Crew covering gangway bails and variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters, battery drill. Transferred 1800 gallons fresh water from engine room tanks to drinking tanks. Navy Yard force working aboard on authorized repairs.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Granted liberty.


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23 March 1916

Bremerton Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light Southerly airs; partly clear.

Followed routine. Liberty party returned.

Coxswain A. Petanz returned from leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs; partly cloudy.

Second Lieutenant S.S. Yeandle received Headquarters’ letter of March 18, 1916 (10), detaching him from this vessel on March 31, 1916, and ordering him to proceed to the “Mackinac” on April 1, 1916, or as soon thereafter as practicable. Received requisition of clothing for current quarter from New York Navy Yard.

Men employed in various work throughout day, and in painting waterways. Navy Yard force working on board on authorized repairs.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill and signal drill.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm; partly cloudy, passing showers.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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24 March 1916

Bremerton Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SW airs, partly cloudy to overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs; overcast, rain.

1.00pm: Held muster and published sentences in the cases of Harold Berg, Water Tender, as approved by Headquarters’ letter of March 16, 1916, and of Anton Ericksen, Coxswain, as approved by Headquarters’ letter of March 18, 1916; Berg to forfeit nine dollars and twenty two cents ($9.22) from his pay, and Ericksen to be deprived from liberty on shore for one month (commencing March 18, 1916) and to forfeit twenty three dollars and forty cents ($23.40) from his pay.

Omitted quarters on account of rain.

3.30pm: Fire quarters, water in 40 seconds.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.

Crew at odd jobs under cover.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs; overcast, rain

Yard force finished installing new safety valve.

Inspected work on repairs to Coast Guard Life Boat “Welfare” as directed by Division Commander’s letter of March 24, 1916; work on launch unsatisfactory.


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25 March 1916

Bremerton Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light South airs to calm, rain.

Crew began usual Saturday cleaning. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to moderate SE breezes, rain.

At 10.00am, power launch “Welfare” was delivered to the “Unalga” for an inspection trip, but on account of defective reversing lever, it was returned to the yard for further repair, and in the afternoon it was again taken out on an inspection trip in charge of an engineer Officer of the “Unalga” and found to be satisfactory. But, later in making a run from Bremerton to Seattle, due to a pin dropping out of mechanical lubricator #3, bearing was burned out. The “Scout” towed the “Welfare” into Seattle from Alki Point.

C.A. Forsell, Ordinary Seaman, honorably discharged this day, expiration of 1st enlistment.

Inspected magazine and tested flood cock, temperature 65° - 50°. Granted liberty.

1.15pm: Underway and stood various courses to Seattle where at 3.00pm made fast to Bell Street dock.

Received 4 brushes and holders for turbo-generator from General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY.

Received in deck tanks 2100 gallons drinking water from engineer’s tanks.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.

Received from Hydrographic Office, USN Charts 903, 1455, and 1775


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SE breezes, rain.

Secured “Welfare” for night inside of dock.


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26 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE airs, rain.

Performed morning duties. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to moderate South gale, overcast and rainy to partly cloudy, squally and passing showers.

10.00am: Omitted muster on account of inclement weather. Held inspection.

10.30am: Usual liberty to watch. A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SE gale to moderate SE breezes; partly cloudy, passing showers.


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27 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE airs to breezes; overcast passing showers.

6.00am: Lighted fires under after boiler. Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

7.30am: USS “Scout” came alongside with orders from Division Commander to tow Coast Guard launch “Welfare” to the Puget Sound Navy Yard. Received orders from Commanding Officer for Third Lieutenant of Engineers E.F. Palmer to take Coast Guard launch “Welfare” to Puget Sound Navy Yard and to return on the “Scout”.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to light SSE breeze; overcast to partly clear.

Received from San Francisco store requisition articles for next quarter. Received from Headquarters 6 copies of Blank Book #2116 and 3 pads anchor watch #2517.

11.00am: Cut out forward boiler and cut in after boiler. Crew boating requisition supplies and stowing same away, and at odd jobs.

3.30pm: Quarters, resuscitation drill. Received from Depot, Arundel Cove, 2 steering bar rowlock sockets.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.

Received from engine room tanks 800 gallons water for drinking tanks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSE airs to calm; partly clear.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch.


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28 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast. Crew washed down decks. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, mostly clear.

Crew painting in wardroom.

Received 950 rounds shot gun ammunition, 1 dozen bottles “3 in 1” gun oil, 1 dozen bottles Nitro Solvent from Seattle Hardware Company and 4 revolver cleaners, 1 rifle sling, 6 extractors, 16 front sight covers from Depot, Arundel Cove, Maryland.

3.30pm: Quarters

3.30.37pm: Sounded fire alarm, first water in 30 seconds.

Held signal drill.

Received 1 copy “List of Seagoing Vessels of the US 1915”.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, clear.

Granted liberty. Dynamo in use until 12.00 on account of guests in wardroom.


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29 March 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.62, Long -122.52


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, foggy.

Liberty party returned. Washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE airs to calm, foggy to partly cloudy, smooth sea. Prepared to get underway.

10.50am: Unmoored and stood various speeds and courses across Seattle Harbor and into Eagle Harbor when at 11.50am came to anchor in 7½ fathoms water, 20 fathoms port chain. Banked fires.

Three men were examined and granted certificate of lifeboatmen.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters and drills on account of painting in wardroom. Men employed throughout day in painting wardroom and variously below decks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.


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30 March 1916

Eagle Harbor Washington

Lat 47.62, Long -122.52


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE airs to calm; partly clear.

Division Commander came on board.

1.45pm: Underway, standing over marine ways at 2.10pm.

2.22pm: Started hauling out.

2.42pm: Hauled out. Division Commander left the vessel.

Hull board met and examined vessel outside. Found some vegetable growth scattered on bottom and considerable shell growth especially under counter and under keel. Yard force scrubbed and washed bottom. After being washed many small pits were found scattered over entire bottom.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of vessel being on ways. Removed drain plugs from bottom. Cleaning water tanks.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly clear.


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31 March 1916

Eagle Harbor Washington

Lat 47.62, Long -122.52


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; partly clear to overcast.

Lowered both anchors and chains to dock for cleaning and painting.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly cloudy to overcast.

Senior Captain H.M. Broadbent was on board this day on official business.

12.00pm to 12.30pm: USS “Scout” alongside.

Crew employed throughout day working on ground tackle and leading, chains and chain lockers and in various work about the vessel.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of vessel getting ready to leave rail ways. Yard force employed in painting ship’s bottom with anti-corrosion and anti-fouling paint and in painting boot topping. Received 20,000 gallons fresh water from Hall Brothers Drydock Company, at no expense to the government.

Received from Headquarters one copy “List of Merchant Vessels, 1915”.

Expended on painting ship’s bottom 20 gallons La Moravia anti corrosive and 93 gallons La Moravia anti fouling supplied by government. Expended 11 gallons anti-fouling, 27 gallons anti-corrosive, and 3 gallons boot topping paint supplied by contractors.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.

Ground in magazine flood valve, which had leaked slightly.

L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, honorably discharged this day, expiration full term, subsequent enlistment.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NNE airs; partly cloudy to overcast.

5.38pm: Started down rail way.

5.55pm: Vessel afloat.

6.00pm: Underway and stood various courses out of Eagle Harbor and across Seattle Harbor to Bell Street Municipal Dock where at 7.00pm made fast port side to. Banked fires.

7.10pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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Totals of abstract for March


Underway 7 hours 15 minutes

Miles 52


Coal:

On hand March 1, 42 tons 1220 pounds

Received 192 tons 112 pounds

Total 234 tons 1332 pounds

Expended 72 tons 612 pounds

Remaining March 31, 162 tons 720 pounds


Rations:

On hand February 29, 3243

Expended 1443

On hand March 31, 1800


Officers present 279; Warrant Officers 124; crew 1679


Quarters 14; Battery 3/3x; Infantry 2/2x; Fire quarters 5; Day signals 8; Inspection clothing 1; Musters 3

Resuscitation drill 3; Aiming and sighting drills 3; Inspections 4


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

P. Arndt

Seaman


7 Mar 1916


Peter Bugaras

Ship’s Cook



Also mentioned as Burgaras, Bugurus

Einar Johan Christensen

Quartermaster



Also mentioned as Christiansen

C. A. Forsell

Ordinary Seaman


25 Mar 1916


August Gottfried Domnick

Ordinary Seaman



Also mentioned as Domnich
Rated Seaman on 1 Mar 1916

L. B. Hansen

Quartermaster


31 Mar 1916


J. C. Howard

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned as A. Howard
Declared deserter on 17 Mar 1916

Henry Lincoln Murray

Boy 2nd class

18 Mar 1916



William Logan Murray

Boy 2nd class



Rated Seaman on 18 Mar 1916

Adolf Wiedersich

Water Tender



Also mentioned as H. Weidersick


[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Harry Lansdale Boyd

Captain of Engineers, Seattle

Aboard for inspection on 18 Mar 1916
Aboard for inspection on 21 Mar 1916

Howard Miles Broadbent

Senior Captain

Aboard for official business on 31 Mar 1916



LOGS FOR APRIL 1916


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Cover – April 1916

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Title page – April 1916

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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs. F. G. Dodge, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, Hotel Lincoln.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs. L. C. Covell, Hotel Chelsea.




Charles Frederick Seiter

2nd Lieutenant

Mrs. C. F. Seiter, Hotel Otis.



Appointed Deputy Commissioner of 3rd District of Alaska on 10 Apr 1916

Stephen Safford Yeandle

2nd Lieutenant



2 Apr 1916


Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, San Marco Apartment House.



Appointed Deputy Marshal of 3rd District of Alaska on 10 Apr 1916

Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant


1 Apr 1916



Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer (father), Frankfort, Michigan.




Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. F. C. Allen, Kenwood Station, Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

J. J. Fox, MD (father), 786 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, California.





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1 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light various airs; overcast, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Commenced regular Saturday cleaning. H. Knedl, Assistant Master-at-Arms, returned from 10 days’ leave. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Various light airs; partly clear.

Crew at Saturday cleaning.

Tested magazine flood valve; found same to be tight. Temperatures 64° - 56°. Received requisition supplies from Arundel Cove Depot for current quarter, via Wells Fargo Express Company. Officers and crew received pay for month of March.

12.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 11.30am tomorrow.

Honorably discharged Fireman C. Goetzler, expiration enlistment, clothing credit $20.00. Paid on voucher. Honorably discharged Ordinary Seaman Hjalmar Ewers, expiration of enlistment, clothing credit $45.00. Paid on voucher.

Re-enlisted L.B. Hansen as Quartermaster. Granted Fireman R.A. Smith one day’s re-enlistment leave.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly clear.

Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika reported aboard for duty at 9.00pm, Headquarters’ orders of March 18, 1916 (10).


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2 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly clear, hazy to fog.

Crew getting ship ready for inspection.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South airs; partly cloudy, hazy.

9.00am: Second Lieutenant S.S. Yeandle left this vessel in obedience to Headquarters’ letter of March 18, 1916 (10).

10.00am: Muster followed by Inspection

11.30am: Liberty party returned on time except P. Bugaras, Ship’s Cook, and J. Turner, Second Class Boy.

11.50am: P. Bugaras, Ship’s Cook, returned 20 minutes late from liberty; to be deprived of one liberty day in Seattle.

12.00pm: Granted pay day liberty until 11.30am tomorrow to the watch.

12.30pm: J. Turner, Second Class Boy, returned one hour late from liberty; to be deprived of two liberty days in Seattle. Re-enlisted Carl Goetzler as Fireman, 5th enlistment. Coxswain A.C. Ericksen’s enlistment period expires this day; extended until April 17, 1916, being under sentence of a minor Court, approved March 18, 1916. Quartermaster L.B. Hansen left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. A. Wiedersich Water Tender, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

Two men were examined and granted certificates as lifeboatmen.


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3 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; partly cloudy, hazy to foggy.

Morning duties performed.

7.45am: R.A. Smith, Fireman, returned from one day’s leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs, partly clear, hazy.

Crew cleaning, scraping and painting surf boat and sailing launch and chipping after winch.

8.45am: Started fires under forward boiler.

1.00pm: Cut in forward boiler and cut out after boiler.

11.30am: Liberty men returned. Quarters omitted on account of work on surf boat and sailing launch and winch. Examined 10 applicants for lifeboatman certificates; issued 8 certificates.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE breeze, mostly clear, hazy.

4.15pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 7.45am. Extended lights in wardroom on account of guests of officers until 10.30pm.


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4 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.86, Long -122.47


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SE breeze, overcast, passing showers.

Routine morning work performed.

7.45am: Liberty men returned. L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, returned from one day’s leave.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE breeze; partly clear.

Mr F. de V. Dodge came on board as guest of Commanding Officer. Mr E.W. Bundy came on board as guest of wardroom officers.

10.05am: Underway, standing for Port Townsend.

10.35am: Four Mile Rock, over log (95.6).

10.50am: West Point abeam (97.5) course NWxN.

11.30am: (3.8) Point Jefferson, course NWxN. Crew breaking out unused awnings, stanchions, screens etc. for storing at Port Townsend.

Received from Headquarters 3 copies Radio Instructions for US Coast Guard, 1916. Electrician Second Class A.H. Dahms received permanent rating as such to date from October 19, 1915. Water Tender A. Wiedersich returned to duty from sick list. Honorably discharged Water Tender A. Wiedersich, expiration of enlistment, clothing credit $20.00.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs; mostly cloudy.

12.27pm: Point To Point (11.8).

2.05pm: In log (25.9).

2.35pm: Made fast at wharf at Port Townsend. Transferred to storehouse, Port Townsend, certain articles of equipment belonging to “Unalga”, authority of Division Commander’s letters of January 21, 1916, and February 21, 1916, articles invoiced, direct transfer. Quarters and drills omitted because crew was employed transferring articles to storehouse.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW breeze; cloudy to overcast.

Granted liberty to one watch. Extended lights until 12.00am on account of entertaining in wardroom.


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5 April 1916

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.42, Long -123.39


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; overcast, rainy.

Morning routine observed. Liberty party returned.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light SW airs, overcast, misty, sea smooth.

8.10am: Cast off, stood out of harbor, various courses to Northward.

8.20am: (25.9) Over log.

8.35am: (27.7) Point Wilson nun buoy bearing South, 0.7 mile, course W⅜N, standing down Straits, awaiting favorable opportunity to swing ship. Keeping sharp lookout for stolen tug “Leroy”.

10.50am: (46.8) Course NW½N.

11.20am: (52.2) In log, off Brotchy Ledge; stood to anchorage, Race Rocks bearing SxW¼W, 9.0 miles.

11.35am: Anchored in 7 fathoms to 15 fathoms starboard cable.

Crew painting and varnishing surf boat and sailing launch, touching up gun mounts, repairing boat gripes and overhauling boat gear, and painting after winch inside.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs, partly clear.

Crew employed as in forenoon

3.30pm: Quarters, day signal drill for deck force. A. Wiedersich re-enlisted as Water Tender.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Southerly airs to calm, partly clear, smooth.

5.25pm: Up anchor and stood course SSE½E.

6.50pm: Course S¾E for Port Angeles.

7.35pm: Ediz Hook Light; stood into Port Angeles Bay, Washington, where anchored off City Dock at 7.55pm in 7 fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard cable.

Granted liberty to one watch until 7.00am.


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6 April 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.38, Long -122.85


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light East airs, clear to overcast.

Performed routine morning work.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light North breezes; partly cloudy, hazy first part, smooth sea.

Prepared to get underway.

8.05am: Underway, stood various courses out of Port Angeles Harbor.

8.20am: (51.0) Ediz Hook, over log, course NNE¾E.

10.30am: (70.1) Course NE½N.

11.00am: (73.8) Hein Bank buoy abeam, distance 1.5 miles, course NE¼N; and so to end of watch.

Men employed during morning in cleaning boats, scrubbing boat gripes, varnishing in wardroom, and variously below and on deck. L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW breeze; mostly clear.

12.15pm: Davidson Rock buoy on port beam, distance ½ mile (84.6).

Stood up Rosario Strait.

1.15pm: (93.3) In log. Stood through Thatcher Pass and up the channel to the entrance to East Sound. At 2.10pm began swinging ship for deviation of compass.

3.30pm: Quarters and resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breezes to calm; partly cloudy to clear.

4.05pm: Finished swinging ship and stood up to Rosario where at 4.30pm came to anchor in 15 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires.

4.04.14pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 4.34.49pm first water.

USS “Guard”, Coast Guard, alongside for a short time.


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7 April 1916

Off Rosario, Washington

Lat 48.30, Long -122.78


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to variable airs; partly cloudy, hazy.

9.25am: Underway, standing out through Thatcher Pass for Seattle.

10.14am: Bird Rocks buoy bearing WSW½W, 0.4 miles, over log (95.5) Course SSE½E.

11.11am: (99.8) Lawson Reef buoy abeam, distance 1 mile. Course SxE. Crew variously employed about decks. L.B. Hanson, Quartermaster, sick and off duty. Honorably discharged A.A. Wartiainen, Seaman, expiration of enlistment, subsequent enlistment, paid on voucher.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Variable airs to light NW breeze, mostly clear, hazy, smooth.

Crew variously employed about decks. Steaming up Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound on various courses.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held battery drill.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle NW breezes to light airs, partly cloudy, hazy, smooth sea.

4.48pm: (48.2) West Point abeam distant 1.0 miles. In log. Mo buoy (51) was on West Point Light. Stood various courses up Elliot Bay to Hammond Milling Company Dock where at 5.45pm made fast port side to. Banked fires.


6pm to Midnight:

Light SSE airs; cloudy to overcast.

Granted liberty to one watch.

Mr E.W. Bundy and Mr F. de V. Dodge, passengers, left the vessel.


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8 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to SE airs; overcast.

Liberty party returned. Filled drinking water tanks. Received 9280 gallons fresh water from Hammond Mills, no charge. Began Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs, falling calm, partly clear.

Crew employed at regular Saturday cleaning and painting dinghy.

Received from Headquarters the following: 11 copies “Directions for Restoring the Apparently Drowned”, 1 copy “List of Licensed Officers, Merchant Vessels, etc.”, 16 copies Circular Letter No. 33.

Received 300 electric lamps from Purchasing Officer, San Francisco, California.

W. Riefschneider, Fireman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Re-enlisted A.A. Wartiainen as Seaman. Honorably discharged H.A. Voss, Seaman, expiration original enlistment and E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, expiration original enlistment. K.P. Floe, Machinist, left vessel on one day’s leave.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am. Inspected magazine, flood cock in good working order, temperature 64° to 56°. L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, taken off sick list and put back on duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly clear to overcast.


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9 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast.

Routine Sunday morning work performed. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to SSE breezes; overcast, passing showers.

10.00am: Held muster, followed by inspection.

10.30am: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Honorably discharged M.B. Herberger, Seaman, expiration full term second enlistment. Paid on voucher. Examined one man for certificated lifeboatman and issued him certificate. Re-enlisted E.T. Johnson as Ordinary Seaman, second enlistment for clothing credit. G. Cook, Oiler First Class, left vessel on five days’ leave. G.C. Moore, Fireman, left vessel on one day’s leave. A.A. Wartiainen, Seaman, left vessel on two days’ leave. Second Lieutenant of Engineers F.C. Allen left vessel on seven days’ leave of absence granted by Headquarters’ telegram of April 8, 1916.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to gentle SSE breezes; overcast with passing showers, to partly cloudy.


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10 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.590, Long -122.342


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Prepared to get underway.

7.36am: Underway. Various courses and speeds and at 7.50am moored alongside SS “Jefferson”, one dock North of Hammond Milling Company. Banked fires.

Liberty men returned on time. W. Riefschneider, Fireman, returned from one day’s leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to SW breeze; overcast to rainy.

Ordinary Seaman G.F. Messing’s enlistment expires this day, same being extended, article 32, General Order #5. Honorably discharged B. Yatsunoff, Ordinary Seaman, expiration of original enlistment. Paid on voucher.

A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, left the vessel on five days’ re-enlistment leave. Second Lieutenant C.F. Seiter received appointment as Deputy Commissioner of Third District of Alaska. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane received appointment and commission as Deputy Marshal of Third District of Alaska.

Received from Service Depot at Arundel Cove, per Northern Pacific Rail Road, 7200 rounds rifle ammunition, and 4000 rounds of revolver ammunition.

Crew painting masts, guards, stack, ventilators etc.

3.30pm: Quarters, day signals.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast.

6.00pm: Hauled ship to wharf of Hammond Milling Company. Granted liberty to one watch. Extended lights until 11.00pm on account of entertaining in wardroom.


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11 April 1916

Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Washington [Bremerton]

Lat 47.558, Long -122.633


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE breeze to ESE airs; overcast, showers.

Washed down decks. Liberty party returned.

G.C. Moore, Fireman, returned from one day’s leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE breeze to NE airs, partly clear, passing showers last part, smooth sea.

9.45am: Cast off and stood out of Elliott Bay, various courses across Puget Sound, up Rich Passage, to Puget Sound Navy Yard where made fast at 11.35am to East side of Pier 4. Navy Yard force working in engine department putting in manhole plate in uptake of after boiler. Crew painting strongbacks, davits, ventilators, jack and flag staffs and fidley.

3.30pm: Quarters, day signal drill. Commanding Officer called on Commandant of Navy Yard. Received from Headquarters 16 copies General Order No. 30. Gunner F.C.C. Green left vessel on one day’s leave. Navy Yard force took cut off disk and seat of firepump throttle valve; work done as emergency repairs.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NE airs falling calm, mostly clear.

Granted liberty to one watch until 8.00am.


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12 April 1916

Bremerton, Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.633


Midnight to 8.00am

Light airs to breeze S to SSE; partly clear.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned. Seaman G. Wartiainen returned from leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South to East breezes, overcast.

Received from Headquarters 10 copies “Treasury Department Rules” with reference to Seal Island Patrol. Received consignment of uniform clothing from Puget Sound Navy Yard.

Yard force employed in putting in manhole plate in uptake, after boiler. Men employed in painting about deck and in waterways.

Received from Puget Sound Navy Yard, 100 gallons gasoline, 100 gallons kerosene, 50 gallons marine engine oil, 10 gallons gas engine cylinder oil. Prepared to get underway.

2.55pm: Underway. Stood various courses from Navy Yard, through Rich Passage across Elliott Bay toward Bell Street Municipal Wharf.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by resuscitation drill.

Received from Navy Yard one dozen new latches for B & W [Babcock and Wilcox] boilers.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light East breezes, to SE airs, overcast.

Steamed across Elliott Bay.

4.35pm: Made fast to Bell Street Municipal Wharf, port side to. Banked fires.

5.20pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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13 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE breezes to airs; partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm

Light SE breeze; overcast to partly clear.

Crew painting rails and ship’s hull outside.

3.30pm: Quarters, signal drill. Gunman F.C.C. Green returned from one day’s leave


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs, partly clear.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch.


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14 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NW breeze; overcast, rain.

Liberty party returned. Crew scrubbing paint work about decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW breeze to variable airs, overcast, passing showers.

Crew painting rail, bridge, hatches on spar deck and getting stores on board and stowing same. Honorably discharged C.J. Werner, Seaman, expiration of enlistment.

Received Headquarters’ order of April 5, 1916, detailing this vessel as unit of Bering Sea Fleet. Ordinary Seaman E.T. Johnson left vessel on two days’ re-enlistment leave. Oiler Second Class H.B. Johnson received outpatient treatment at Marine Hospital.

Quarters and drills omitted on account of crew painting and handling stores. Received from John Rothschild and Company the equivalent of 2735 rations for months of May and June, 1916, and the equivalent of 4692 rations for months of July, August and September, 1916, for northern cruise, letter from Commanding Officer, Northern Division, dated April 10, 1916 (350, 110-34). Examined 11 applicants for lifeboatmen’s certificate; issued 10 certificates.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs, partly clear.

Granted regular liberty to one watch of crew.


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15 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light to moderate SE breeze, partly clear.

Continued painting skylights and hatches, spar deck. Liberty men returned. G. Cook, Oiler First Class, returned from leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate SE breezes, to light SW airs; partly cloudy.

Four men were examined and then were granted certificates as lifeboatmen. Weekly inspection of magazine, temperature 60° - 54°; tested flood cocks.

Received from Puget Sound Machinery Depot ten gallons bitumastic solution. Honorably discharged Pietr Malk and N.C. Ronberg, Seamen, expiration full term, first enlistment, for clothing credit. Paid on voucher.

Men employed in painting deck house and sky light combings. Engineer’s force employed in repairing after capstan.

11.49am: Held fire quarters but no water was turned on on account of fresh paint. W. Riefschneider, Fireman, left on one day’s leave. Machinist K.P. Floe left on two days’ leave. Boatswain S.B. Johnson left on one day’s leave.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light various airs to calm; partly cloudy.


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16 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. A. Weidersich, Water Tender, returned from five days’ leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly clear.

10.00am: Muster and Inspection. Granted liberty to one watch.

Re-enlisted Pietr Malk and Niels Christian Ronberg as Seamen. Granted N.C. Ronberg, Seaman, one day’s leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs; overcast to rain.


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17 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to moderate SSE breeze; partly cloudy to overcast, passing showers.

Crew at morning routine and preparing to receive freight on after deck. Liberty party returned. W. Reifschneider, Fireman, returned from one day’s leave. E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, returned from two days’ leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light to moderate South breeze, partly clear, rainy, squally.

Received from Bureau of Education 18,000 feet lumber, 1 crate windows, 1 crate doors, 4 bundles window weights and 214 bundles shingles for delivery at Atka Island, Alaska, authority Commanding Officer, Northern Division.

Received from Mercantile Lumber Company 6 pieces cedar 1x12x14.

2.05pm: “Arcata” alongside; invoiced 1 oil barrel and delivered same to her.

2.15pm: “Arcata” left.

11.00am: Second Lieutenant of Engineers F.C. Allen returned from leave. Quarters and drills omitted on account of crew getting lumber and shingles on board. G. Formugis, Seaman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Received one range, one range top and closet and one boiler for service hospital at Unalaska.

Sentence by Minor Court approved March 18, 1916, in the case of Coxswain A.B. Ericksen expires this day. Boatswain S.B. Johnson returned from leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate South to SE breeze, overcast, rainy.

Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am.


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18 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to strong South breeze, partly clear, rainy.

Crew stowing shingles received yesterday. Liberty men returned, N.C. Ronberg, Seaman, returned from leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh South to SE breezes; overcast to partly cloudy; passing rain squalls.

11.00am: Machinist K.P. Floe returned from two days’ leave. Honorably discharged A.B. Ericksen, Coxswain, expiration full term, subsequent enlistment. Paid on voucher. Re-enlisted A.B. Ericksen as Coxswain as of April 3, 1916. Granted A.B. Ericksen, Coxswain, one day’s re-enlistment leave. P. Malk, Seaman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave.

Gunner overhauled and tested Franklin life buoys, found all to be in good condition. Radio inspector came on board and calibrated main radio set of this vessel.

Received from various dealers, stores for transfer to Bureau of Fisheries as follows: 1 box photographic supplies, 1 box reverse gear, 2 boxes drugs, 2 cases shoes, 1 box cutlery not plated,1 plow, 1 bale canvas, 1 case dry goods, 100 cases provisions, 3 bundles lumber.

Received for transfer to Atka: 6 cases of supplies for Atka Native Store. All the above were received on board by authority of Division Commander. Men employed throughout day in handling stores.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of receiving stores.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SE breezes to light ESE airs. Partly cloudy, passing rain squalls.

4.30pm: Usual leave to the watch. Ran dynamo until midnight on account of guests in wardroom.


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19 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.611, Long -122.350


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SSE airs to breezes, overcast.

Morning duties performed. G.L. Formugis, Seaman, returned from one day’s leave. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE airs to breeze; overcast.

Gave ordinary discharge to Water Tender H.L. Berg at his own request, Headquarters’ letter of April 1, 1916. Received orders of Commanding Officer, Bering Sea Fleet, detailing vessel’s duty on Bering Sea patrol. Received approximately 2 tons merchandise as per invoices for transfer to government school at Atka Island. Received approximately 1 ton merchandise as per invoices for transfer to Unalaska (Bureau of Fisheries).

Received 2 sacks of mail for St Paul Island. Stowing and securing freight received aboard.

Omitted quarters on account of stowing freight. Transferred G.F. Messing, Ordinary Seaman, from “Unalga” to “Arcata”, Headquarters’ letter of this date. Paid to date by voucher. Obtained chronometer comparison. Received 2 boxes black powder and 1 gun (boxed) for transfer to government school at Atka; stowed same in magazine.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breeze; overcast to rain.

Granted liberty to one watch.


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20 April 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.77, Long -122.45


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SSE breeze; overcast, showers.

Liberty men returned. Coxswain A. Ericksen returned from one day’s leave. Seaman P. Malk returned from one day’s leave. Securing freight.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SSE to gentle South breezes; partly cloudy, squally, smooth sea.

Walter Reifschneider, Fireman, honorably discharged this day, expiration full term, fourth enlistment.

9.50am to 10.00am: USS “Arcata” alongside. Received from Postmaster, Seattle, 7 pouches mail as follows: one locked and one unlocked pouch for Sitka; two unlocked and one locked pouch for Kodiak; one locked and one unlocked pouch for Unalaska. Prepared to get underway.

Received on board for transportation to Akutan, Alaska, Mr K. Birkeland and son, A. Birkeland, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, authority Fleet Commander’s letter of April 15, 1916.

Mr G.D. Hanna of the Bureau of Fisheries, Washington DC, for transportation to Unalaska, Alaska, authority Fleet Commander’s letter of April 17, 1916.

Mr A.B. Carr government teacher at Atka, Alaska, for transportation to Atka, Alaska, authority Fleet Commander’s letter of April 19, 1916.

As guests of the Commanding Officer, in accordance with Article No. 182, paragraph (6) regulations for this service, Mr F. de V. Dodge of Seattle, Washington, for transportation to Akutan, Alaska, there being no other available means of transportation; Mr J.C. Ridpath of San Francisco, California, and Mr L. Strauss of Unalaska, Alaska, for transportation to Unalaska, Alaska, there being no other available means of transportation.

10.25am: Cast off from dock, Seattle, and proceeded to sea on Bering Sea Patrol duty in accordance with Fleet Commander’s letter of April 15, 1916.

Stood various courses down Elliott Bay.

11.18am: (48.4) West Point abeam, distant ½ mile. Over log. Watch ends President Point bearing SW, distance 1.0 mile. Crew employed in securing ship for sea.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle SE to moderate West breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Steaming various courses down Puget Sound and Admiral Inlet.

2.38.08pm: Fire alarm; all water in 52 seconds. Quarters omitted on account of crew stowing and securing freight for sea. Checked patent log between Bush Point and Marrowstone Point and found same to be correct.

4.00pm: Point Partridge buoy, course NxW⅛W.


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4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate West to light NE breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Standing various courses up Rosario Strait into Georgia Strait where anchored off Cherry Point at 7.20pm in 10 fathoms to 45 fathoms starboard chain.


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21 April 1916

Off Cherry Point, Washington

Lat 49.31, Long -123.95


Midnight to 8.00am:

ENE airs to gentle South breeze, overcast, rainy to clearing.

6.00am: Underway, course West, over log (20.2). Crew washed down decks.

7.43am: (34.4) Point Roberts abeam, distance 1.2 miles.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle South to light SE breezes; partly cloudy to overcast with passing showers; smooth sea.

Re-enlisted Walter Reifschneider as Fireman, 5th enlistment for clothing credit, and rated him Water Tender as of this date. Rated W. Jameson from Coal Heaver to Fireman as of this date.

Held muster of Commissioned Officers and read aloud Fleet Commander’s letter of April 15, 1916, with reference to alcohol and alcoholic liquors as prohibited to the Pribilof Islands.

8.40am: (43.2) Course WxN. Opened coil of 3½” four stranded manila cordage received in January, 1915, to reeve off new sailing launch falls. It was found that the rope was cut in four places near the middle of the coil, inside; so that only part of the coil could be used for falls, making it necessary to extend part of rope variously.

10.39am: (60.0) Thrasher Rock abeam, distant 1.3 miles. Passengers were all assigned places in ships’ boats for “abandon ship”.

11.32am: (67.9) Entrance Island Light abeam distant 2.0 miles. Men employed in reeving off boat falls. Rove off new falls for cutter and surf boat. Watch ends vessel on course W⅜N, standing up Georgia Strait.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light South to gentle SE breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Steaming W⅜N.

1.20pm: (82.3), Ballenas Island. abeam, 1.3 miles; course WxS.

3.30pm: (47), Yellow Island abeam; stood various courses up Baynes Sound. In log.

Quarters and drills omitted on account of preparations for coaling. Crew making preparations for coaling. Correction for log of April 16, 1916: K.P. Floe, Machinist, returned from leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breezes to calm; overcast.

Stood various courses up to coal wharf at Union Bay, British Columbia, where at 4.45pm made fast, port side to. Banked fires.


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22 April 1916

Union Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.585, Long -124.885


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs; overcast to partly cloudy.

Prepared to coal ship. Draft forward 12’, aft 14’.

8.00am: Began coaling ship.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle to light SE breeze; partly clear.

Filled all drinking and feed water tanks.

Commanding Officer called on American Consul at Cumberland, British Columbia.

2.10pm: Finished coaling ship.

Received from Canadian Colliers (Dunsmuir) Limited 163 tons of coal. Draft after coaling 14’8” forward, 14’4” aft.

3.00pm: Underway; stopped and hoisted boats.

3.25pm: Ahead standing down Baynes Sound. Tested magazine flood cock; temperature 58° - 60°. Washed down decks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breeze; partly clear.

4.07pm: Over log (4.8). Stood up Lambert Channel.

5.07pm: (14.3) Shingle Point, course NW¼N.

6.15pm: (26.1) Cape Lazo abeam, distant 2.0 miles.

6.30pm: (38.0) Course WNW¾W.

8.00pm: In log (10.5).

8.05pm: Anchored in Oyster Bay, British Columbia, in 10 fathoms water to 30 fathoms starboard chain, to await slack tide for passing through Seymour Narrows.


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23 April 1916

Oyster Bay, British Columbia

Lat 50.47, Long -126.10 [abeam Milly Island at noon]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly clear to overcast.

6.00am: Underway, standing for Seymour Narrows. Increased speed to reach Seymour Narrows for slack water.

6.47am: Cape Mudge. Standing up Discovery Passage.


8.00am to meridian:

Light ESE airs to moderate East breezes; overcast, rainy last part, smooth sea. Omitted muster on account of decks encumbered with lumber. Held inspection.

8.06am: Passed through Seymour Narrows.

8.30am: (44.5) Separation Point abeam, over log. Stood various courses up Discovery Passage.

9.28am: (51.7) Chatham Point abeam. Stood various courses up Johnstone Strait.

10.00am: (56.1) Ripple Point abeam.

10.52am: (63.6) Camp Point abeam. Stood through Race Passage.

11.52am: (72.2) Milly Island abeam. Watch ends vessel standing toward Broken Island.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong to fresh East and NE breeze, overcast, drizzling, choppy.

Steaming various courses, mid-channel up Johnstone Strait into Broughton Strait and Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, British Columbia, where anchored at 3.15pm in 9 fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain.

Anchored in Alert Bay on account of falling barometer and thick and threatening weather.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh East to moderate SE breeze, overcast to partly clear.


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24 April 1916

Alert Bay, British Columbia

Lat 50.95, Long -128.22 [Cape Scott SxW at noon]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light breeze to gentle ENE breeze; mostly cloudy, squall first part.

6.00am: Under way, over log (97.9). Standing various courses to the westward through Broughton Strait.

7.00am: (6.1) Graeme Point Light. Crew scrubbing boats.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle ENE to moderate ESE breezes; overcast, rainy, squally to partly cloudy, smooth sea to Westerly ground swell.

8.26am: (18.4) Masterman Island Light abeam, distant 0.9 miles, course W⅝S. Stood out Goletas Channel.

9.14am: (25.2) Noble Islands abeam.

11.09am: (40.7) Mexicana Point abeam, distant 0.7 miles, laid course W½S for a point 15 miles outside of Cape St James Light. Set watch for fur seals.

11.20am: Set fore staysail. Men employed in cleaning about decks and getting ship secure for sea. Sighted no fur seals during this watch. Watch ends vessel on course W½S.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to strong SSE breeze, partly clear, passing showers, moderate sea.

Steaming W½S. Keeping sharp lookout for fur seals, none were sighted. Crew scrubbing paintwork and washed down. Quarters and drills omitted on account of motion of vessel and freight on deck. Fore staysail set.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SE gale to strong SE breeze; mostly cloudy.

Broke 7 plates and 4 cups in berth deck, due to motion of vessel. Fore staysail set. Saw no seals.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong ESE breezes to moderate gale; overcast, rainy; rough sea.

9.30pm: Took in fore staysail. Kept lookout for fur seals, none were sighted. Vessel on course W½S throughout watch; rolling deeply at intervals.


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25 April 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 52.68, Long -132.50


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh ESE gale to strong SE breeze, overcast to partly clear, rainy, rough to moderate.

Steaming W½S.

2.10am: (64.5) St James Island Light abeam, 10.0 miles distant.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh to SE, gentle East breeze; overcast to clearing.

5.30am: (90.0) Course NWxW¼W.

8.00am: (11.2) Course NW¾W. Saw no seals during watch.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle to moderate East breezes; partly cloudy moderate sea.

8.00am: Set clocks back 10 minutes. Men employed variously. Kept lookout for fur seals but saw none. Vessel on course NW¾W throughout watch. C. Goetzler, Fireman, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to light SE breeze, mostly clear, moderate sea.

Steaming NW¾W.

2.12pm: (67.1), Marble Island abeam 7.0 miles distant. Quarters and drills omitted on account of motion of vessel and freight on deck. Crew scrubbing paintwork on main deck. Set clocks back ten minutes.

3.35pm: Increased speed to 85 revolutions in order to reach Sitka before dark tomorrow. C. Goetzler, Fireman, sick and off duty. Honorably discharged P. Vomberg, Quartermaster, expiration of enlistment. Saw no seals.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable to North airs; mostly clear.

5.15pm: (94.5) Course NWxN.

7.30pm: (13.4) Frederick Island abeam, distant 4.6 miles. Saw no seals.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light North breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Kept lookout for fur seals, none were sighted.

9.21pm: (30.0) Langara Island Light abeam, distant 11.0 miles, course NWxW and so to end of watch.


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26 April 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 56.20, Long -135.91


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light North airs, partly clear, smooth. Steaming NWxW.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light North airs; partly clear. Washed down.

8.00am: (24.4) Course NW½W. Saw no seals. Received radiocode from Headquarters


8.00am to meridian:

Light to moderate NW breeze; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

9.17am: (35.7) Course NW⅝W.

10.13am: (44.9) Cape Ommaney abeam, distant 19.3 miles.

Men employed variously. Kept lookout for fur seals but none were sighted. Watch ends vessel on course NW⅝W. C. Goetzler, Fireman, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to fresh NW breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Steaming NW⅝W. Crew variously employed. Sighted thirteen fur seals. Re-enlisted Paul George Vomberg as Signal Quartermaster.

3.30: Quarters, Infantry drill.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh NW breeze; mostly clear.

4.15pm: (95.7) Courses WSW¾W for Cook Inlet (Cape Edgecumbe bearing NWxN, distant 10.0 miles). Saw no seals.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh NW breezes; partly cloudy, moderate sea.

8.00pm: Reduced speed to 80 rpm, as occasion for increased speed no longer existed. No fur seals were sighted on this watch. Vessel on course WSW¾W. throughout watch.



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27 April 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 57.60, Long -140.78


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh NW breeze, mostly clear, moderate sea.

Steaming WSW¾W.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate to gentle NW breeze; mostly clear.

Standing WSW¾W. Sighted no seals. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle NW to WNW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

C. Goetzler, Fireman, sick and off duty. Saw no fur seals during this watch. Men employed variously.

Course WSW¾W throughout watch. Honorably discharged Gonstandenos Lewis Formugis, Seaman, expiration full term of 3rd enlistment.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate WNW breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Steaming WSW¾W. Saw no seals. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters.

3.31pm: Fire alarm; all streams in 29 seconds. Infantry drill.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate to gentle West breeze; partly clear.

Standing WSW¾W. Sighted no seals.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light West breezes; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Northern Lights were very brilliant during the middle of this watch.

8.00pm: (28.0) Course WSW⅞W.

9.45pm: Ordered 110 rpm under both boilers in order to make Cape Elizabeth before dark, authority Headquarters radiogram #10027.

9.50pm: Spread fires in after boiler.

10.45pm: Cut in after boiler. Saw no fur seals.

Watch ends vessel on course WSW⅞W.


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28 April 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 58.67, Long -148.12


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light West to WSW breeze, mostly clear, smooth.

Steaming WSW⅞W.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light WSW breeze; mostly clear. Standing WSW⅞W. Saw no seals. Crew washed down. C. Goetzler, Fireman, returned to duty.


8.00am to meridian:

Light to gentle SW breezes; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Re-enlisted Gonstandenos Lewis Formugis as Seaman, 4th enlistment for clothing credit. Honorably discharged Einar Johan Christensen, Quartermaster, expiration full term, 6th enlistment.

8.40am: Set clocks back 10 minutes. Men employed variously. Vessel on course WSW⅞W throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle SW breeze, mostly clear, smooth. Steaming WSW ⅞W.

1.00pm: (16.2) Course WSW⅝W. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters; infantry drill. Saw no seals.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SW breeze; partly clear to fog.

7.00pm: Cut out after boiler on account of fog.

7.00pm: (93.9) Sounded, no bottom at 80 [fathoms].

7.30pm: (99.2) Sounded in about 70 fathoms, lost one sounding wire, one lead, and one tube holder. Saw no seals.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to South breezes; overcast with thick fog to partly cloudy, hazy. Smooth sea.

8.00pm: Reduced speed to 85 rpm on account of thick weather.

8.40pm: Stopped and sounded in 58 fathoms

9.00pm: (13.2) Stopped and sounded in 65 fathoms.

9.15pm: (14.8) Sighted Barren Islands two points on port bow. Stopped and sounded in 50 fathoms.

9.20pm: (14.8) Ahead full speed under one boiler on course WxN, the fog having lifted.

10.00pm: (21.3) Course NW¼N.

11.10pm: (33.2) Flat Island Light abeam, distance 5.2 miles. Watch ends vessel on course NW¼N.


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29 April 1916

Cook Inlet, Possession Point

Lat 60.93, Long -150.77


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle SE to light South breeze, partly clear to overcast, smooth.

Standing NW¼N.

1.05am: (51.4) Course North.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate South breeze; overcast to clearing.

5.50am: Passed steamer standing out.

7.00am: (10.7) North tangent of Kalgin Island West. Washed down. Saw no seals.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to gentle South breezes; partly cloudy to overcast and hazy. Smooth sea.

8.00am: (20.1) Course NNW½W; put clock back 10 minutes.

8.40am: (26.3) Course North.

9.42am: (38.6) East Foreland abeam, distant 19 miles.

10.00am: (41.7) Course NNE½E. And so to end of watch, men employed variously.

Re-enlisted Einar Johan Christensen as Quartermaster, 7th enlistment.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to moderate various breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses up Cook Inlet to anchorage, Knik Harbor.

1.45pm: (79.2) In log.

2.10pm: Came to at anchor in Knik Harbor, in 15 fathoms water, 55 fathoms starboard chain. Commanding Officer went ashore and conferred with Marshal Wardell and Judge Brown. It was ascertained that there were about 2000 men on strike and conditions critical. Judge Brown expected a satisfactory settlement this evening but was afraid that the presence of the “Unalga” would incite the men to riot and requested the “Unalga” to go to Fire Island and wait there, being in radio communication. Weekly inspection of magazine; temperature 52° - 60°. Tested flood cocks.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SW breeze to variable airs; partly clear to overcast.

Sent 1 locked and 1 unlocked mail pouches of Sitka mail to SS “Alaska” to be delivered to postmaster of Juneau.

4.45pm: Underway, speed 90 turns, in order to stem strong flood tide. Underway standing various courses to an anchorage on the West side of Fire Island, anchoring in 10 fathoms to 45 fathoms starboard chain at 6.35pm.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm, overcast.


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30 April 1916

Fire Island, Cook Inlet, Alaska

Lat 61.15, Long -150.27


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light to moderate East breezes; overcast to partly cloudy, and hazy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate East breeze to strong East breeze; partly clear.

At anchor off Fire Island, awaiting instructions from Headquarters.

9.30am: Inspection of vessel. Omitted muster on account of decks being encumbered with lumber.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate East gale to moderate East breeze; overcast to rain.

7.00pm: Veered to 60 fathoms starboard chain.

10.00pm: Veered to 75 fathoms starboard chain.


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Synopsis of the Abstract


Hours underway 194 34 minutes

Days underway 17

Miles cruised 1730


Officers present 265; Warrant Officers’ present 115; crew present 1478


Drills:

Quarters daily 10, Battery 1, Infantry 3, Abandon ship 0, Fire Quarters 4, Collision 0, Signal day 4, Clothing inspection 0, Muster 3, Resuscitation 2, Inspection 5.


Supply accounts:


Coal:

On hand 162 tons 720 pounds

Received 163 tons

Total 325 tons 720 pounds

Expended 168 tons 1800 pounds

Remaining 156 tons 1160 pounds


Rations:

On hand 1800, 2735 May and June, 4692 July, August and September

Total 9227

Expended 1251

Remaining 7976


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Harold Berg

Water Tender


19 Apr 1916


Hjalmar Ewers

Ordinary Seaman


1 Apr 1916


Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner




L. B. Hansen

Quartermaster

1 Apr 1916



M. B. Herberger

Seaman


9 Apr 1916


William Lawrence Jamieson

Coal Heaver



Also mentioned as Jamiesen, Jameson, Jamison
Rated Fireman on 21 Apr 1916

Harry Bendler Johnson

Oiler 2nd class




G. F. Messing

Ordinary Seaman


19 Apr 1916

Transferred to USCGC “Arcata'

Pietr Malk

Seaman




Niels Christian Ronberg

Seaman




A. H. Voss

Seaman


8 Apr 1916


A. A. Wartiainen

Seaman




C. J. Werner

Seaman


14 Apr 1916


B. Yatsunoff

Ordinary Seaman


10 Apr 1916



[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

F. de Veuve Dodge


Aboard as guest on 4 Apr 1916
Left on 7 Apr 1916
Aboard for transportation to Akutan on 20 Apr 1916

E. W. Bundy


Aboard as guest on 4 Apr 1916
Left on 7 Apr 1916

Mr. K. A. Birkeland


Aboard for transportation to Akutan on 20 Apr 1916

A. Birkeland


Aboard for transportation to Akutan on 20 Apr 1916

Mr. G. Dallas Hanna

Bureau of Fisheries

Aboard for transportation to Unalaska on 20 Apr 1916

Mr. Amoe B. Carr

Government Teacher

Aboard for transportation to Atka on 20 Apr 1916

Mr. J. C. Redpath


Aboard for transportation to Unalaska on 20 Apr 1916

Mr. L. Strans


Aboard for transportation to Unalaska on 20 Apr 1916



LOGS FOR MAY 1916


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Cover – May 1916

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Title page – May 1916

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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs. F. G. Dodge, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle, Washington.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs T. G. Lewton, Hotel Lincoln, Seattle, Washington.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs L. C. Covell, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle, Washington.




Charles Frederick Seiter

2nd Lieutenant

Mrs. C. F. Seiter, 2709 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland.




Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. J. E. Stika, 1453 Chapin Street, Washington, DC.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, 1304 7th Street NW, Washington, DC.




Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer (father), Frankfort, Michigan.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

J. J. Fox, MD; (father) 786 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, California.




Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. F. C. Allen, 5741 Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle, Washington.





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Extracts from regulations


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1 May 1916

Fire Island, Cook Inlet, Alaska

Lat 61.15, Long -150.27


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE to North airs; overcast, rain.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to breeze, overcast, rain. Crew scrubbed outside and on spar deck. Quarters omitted on account of rain.

3.27pm: Fire alarm, first water in 39 seconds.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light North to fresh East breeze, rainy first part, overcast to partly clear.


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2 May 1916

Fire Island, Cook Inlet, Alaska

Lat 60.40, Long -151.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to moderate South gale; rain to partly clear.

Received Headquarters radiogram to proceed to Unalaska in accordance with original orders.

4.55am: Underway, over log (79.2) Course SSW⅝W. Crew washed down decks.

8.00am: (4.0) Course SxW½W.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate South to fresh SSE gale, partly cloudy, hazy, choppy sea.

9.10am: (12.6) East Foreland abeam, distant 2.0 miles

9.20am: (13.4) Course SSE.

10.00am: (17.6) Course SExS.

11.00am: (23.9) Course SxE¾E. And so to end of watch. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate gale to strong breeze, South; mostly clear; moderate sea.

1.00pm: (37.3) The Sisters abeam, 3.2 miles distant, course S¾E.

1.35pm: (42.0) Course S⅝W. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters. Resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong to moderate South breeze; partly clear to overcast.

4.00pm: (67.0) Course SxE½E.

4.40pm: (89.7) Course SSE¾E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SE to moderate NE breezes; overcast, rainy, smooth to moderate sea.

8.50pm: (98.7) Flat Island Light abeam distant 2.3 miles

10.24pm: (12.7) Course ESE¾E.

11.53pm: (26.7) Course SE¼S and so watch ends.


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3 May 1916

Kodiak, Alaska

Lat 57.787, Long -152.400


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NE breeze to gentle West breeze, overcast, rain, light snow last part, moderate sea.

Standing SE¼S entire watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate breeze to gale, West, overcast with snow and rain to partly clear.

5.00am: (70.0) Course SSW⅜W.

7.00am: Made land on starboard bow.

7.20am: (88.3) Course SxW¾W. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate West gale, partly cloudy to overcast, snow squalls, moderate to smooth sea.

9.00am: (3.0) Hutchinson Reef Bell buoy abeam, in log. Stood various courses into Kodiak Harbor where at 9.30am came to on anchor in 13 fathoms with 45 fathoms starboard chain.

Delivered to Postmaster Kodiak two unlocked and one locked pouches of U.S. Mail.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate West to WSW gale, partly cloudy snow squalls; choppy sea.

2.38pm: Underway. Stood various courses out through Chiniak Bay.

3.08pm: (3.0) Over log.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by signal drill. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate West gale; partly clear.

4.00pm: (11.0) Cape Chiniak (outer rock) on starboard beam, distant 2½ miles.

4.20pm: (14.0) Course SSE¼E.

5.50pm: (25.5) Course SxW⅞W.

7.15pm: (35.4) Ugak Island abeam, distant 4.5 miles.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate West gale, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course SxW⅞W throughout watch.


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4 May 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 56.08, Long -154.75


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate to fresh West gale, partly clear, squally, moderate to rough sea.

Standing SxW⅞W entire watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh West gale; mostly cloudy, snow squalls first part.

4.12am: (75.3) Course SW. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh West gale partly cloudy, snow squalls, freezing weather, rough sea.

Set clocks back 10 minutes. Men employed variously. Vessel on course West throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh West to WNW gale, partly clear, squally, rough sea.

Standing SW.

3.20pm: (65.4) Course SxE, wind and sea increasing, hauling down to pass to Southward of the Shumagins. Quarters and drills omitted on account of motion of the vessel. Set clocks back 10 minutes.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong WNW gale; partly clear; rough sea.

4.45pm: (77.4) Course SW¼W.

7.00pm: Reduced speed to 70 turns.


8.00pm to midnight:

Whole WNW gale to NW storm, snow squalls, partly cloudy, rough sea, vessel rolling deeply.

8.00pm: (98.4) Course SW½W.

10.10pm: Reduced speed to 60 rpm.

10.45pm: (12.2) Brought vessel to wind on starboard tack making West course under 60 rpm, just sufficient to give steerageway and so to end of watch. Starboard lead stand carried away.

Steamer “Galeot” passed us, bound Eastward, during first part of watch.


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5 May 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 54.92, Long -158.08


Midnight to 4.00am:

Whole NW gale, overcast to partly clear, squally, hail first part, rough sea.

Vessel brought to the wind on starboard tack, making West course.

2.00am: Reduced speed to 55 revolutions.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Whole to moderate NW gale, partly clear, squalls.

Standing West at reduced speed.

8.00am: (37.7) Course SW½S, 80 turns.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate WNW gale, squally, rough sea.

8.00am: Set fore staysail.

9.20am: (47.9) Course SW and so to end of watch.

Men employed variously. Honorably discharged Bernard Griffin, Water Tender, this day.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong WNW breeze, partly clear, moderate sea.

12.30pm: (71.0) Course WSW¾W; took in fore staysail.

2.50pm: (88.5) Course W¼N.

3.25pm: (93.3) Course WNW¾W for Sandy Cove, Shumagin Islands, and so ends. Quarters omitted on account of rolling and pitching of vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate WNW to light West breeze; cloudy to overcast.

5.00pm: In log (6.8). Stood through Twelve Fathom Strait to an anchorage in Simeonof Harbor, anchoring at 5.30pm in 12 fathoms water to 30 fathoms starboard chain for harbor on account of Northwesterly gale with falling barometer.

8.30pm: Veered to 45 fathoms starboard chain. Sent boat ashore for fresh beef. Received from J.C. Smith, (address Unga, Unga Island, Alaska) 290 pounds of fresh beef.


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6 May 1916

Simeonof Harbor, Simeonof Island, Alaska

Lat 54.90, Long -160.73


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light WNW airs to strong NW breeze; overcast to partly clear.

5.50am: Underway, course SWS.

6.00am: Over log (6.8).


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to whole NW gale, partly cloudy to overcast, with heavy snow squalls, moderate to rough sea.

E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.

9.22am: (34.8) Mountain Cape abeam, distant 17 miles.

9.35am: (36.4) Course SWxW¾W and so to end of watch. Re-enlisted Bernard Griffin as Water Tender this day.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Whole NW gale, partly clear, snow squalls, rough sea.

Standing SWxW¾W.

2.00pm: (71.2) Course SW½S for Sannak Island, and so ends. Set clocks back ten minutes.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Whole gale to storm, NW; overcast, snow squalls. Tested magazine flood cock, temperature 50° - 52°.

5.00pm: (95.6) Course SW. Increased to 90 turns to try to make Sannak Island before dark on account of stormy weather. Set clocks to 165th meridian standard time. Saw one fur seal.

7.05pm: In log (12.7).

7.30pm: Came to anchor in the lee of Caton Island in 20 fathoms water to 90 fathoms starboard chain. Standing officers’ watches.


8.00pm to midnight:

Whole NW gale to NW storm, partly cloudy, heavy snow squalls.

Vessel at anchor throughout watch with drift lead over. Standing officers’ watches.


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7 May 1916

Off Caton Island, Sannak Islands, Alaska

Lat 54.35, Long -162.38


Midnight to 4.00am:

NW storm to strong NW gale; partly clear, snow and hail squalls, rough sea.

Vessel at anchor entire watch. Standing officers’ watches.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh NW gale; mostly cloudy, squally. Officers’ watches.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh to strong NW gale, partly cloudy, squally, choppy sea.

E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.

Vessel at anchor throughout watch with drift lead over. Standing officers’ watches. Held inspection. Omitted muster on account of inclement weather.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh NW gale to strong NW breeze, partly clear, squally, choppy sea.

Vessel at anchor entire watch. Standing officers’ watches.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong to moderate NW breeze; mostly cloudy.

5.40pm: Underway, course SSW, over log (13.0).

6.50pm: (23.0) Course WxS.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NW to West breezes partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course WxS throughout watch.


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8 May 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean [Akutan Bay, Alaska]

Lat 54.26, Long -165.88


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate breeze to light airs, West; partly clear, moderate to smooth sea.

2.55am: (92.0) Course W⅜N for off Scotch Cap Light.

3.52am: (0.8) Scotch Cap Light abeam, 2.6 miles, course WSW¼W for off Akun Head. Passed two cod fishing schooners.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light variable airs to strong SE breeze; overcast, snow and rain squalls.

5.4am5: (18.0) Course SWxW½W

7.10am: (31.0) Akun Head abeam, distant 3.0 miles, course SSW.

7.45am: (37.0) Course SExS.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong SE breezes; overcast, passing showers and snow squalls, smooth sea.

Stood various courses into Akutan Harbor.

8.50am: (44.9) In log.

9.25am: Came to on anchor in Akutan Harbor in 21 fathoms water 30 fathoms starboard chain.

9.30am: Mr K.C. Birkeland and son Mr A. Birkeland and Mr F. de V. Dodge left vessel.

10.30am: Underway. Over log (44.9). Stood various courses out of Akutan Harbor and around Akutan Island. Watch ends North Head abeam, distant 2.5 miles, vessel on course WNW½W.

E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong to moderate SE breeze, overcast and partly clear, rainy, smooth.

12.32pm: (62.7) Course SSW¾W for off Priest Rock.

2.15pm: (76.7) Hauled in to S⅜W course for Unalaska Bay.

4.00pm: (91.0) In log, standing up Unalaska Bay. Omitted quarters and drill on account of inclement weather and preparations for going alongside.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SW breeze to light South airs, overcast, rainy, smooth.

Standing various courses for Unalaska, Alaska, where made fast to wharf at 4.30pm, starboard side to.

Mr G.D. Hanna, Bureau of Fisheries, Mr L. Strauss and Mr J.C. Ridpath left the vessel. Delivered one locked sack and one unlocked sack of mail to Postmaster, Unalaska, Alaska. Landed freight for Bureau of Fisheries, Pribilof Islands. Granted liberty, regular. Filling water tanks.


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9 May 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light to fresh and moderate SW breeze, overcast, snow last part.

Made preparations for coaling. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Strong West breezes to fresh WSW gale, overcast, squally, heavy snow.

Draft forward 11’6”, aft 14’6”.

9.10am: Commenced coaling. Placed portion of general mess stores in storehouse on shore. Turned over to Agent, Alaska Commercial Company at Unalaska, one range, one range top, one closet, and one boiler for service hospital – for storage. Men employed throughout day in coaling ship. Omitted quarters on account of coaling. E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh WSW gale, overcast, thick driving snow falling, heavy squalls.

4.00pm: Finished coaling having received from Alaska Commercial Company 66 tons and 660 pounds of coal. Draft 12 6” forward, 14’ 6” aft.


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10 May 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 54.04, Long -166.85


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong WSW to gentle West breezes; overcast, squally falling snow.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to strong West breezes; partly cloudy to overcast, snow squalls, moderate sea.

Prepared to get underway, the wind having moderated.

The following named people came on board for transportation to Atka, there being no other means: Rev. D.A. Hotovitzky, in order to hold services, William Dirkes, of Atka, Cedar Snegarof of Atka, C. Goley of Atka, Mrs M. Snegaroff of Atka, for transportation to their homes, they having been shipwrecked on the way. Mrs M. Snegaroff assigned quarters in the armory.

8.35am: Underway.

8.45am: (91.0) Over log. Stood various courses out of Iliuliuk Bay, around Ulakta Head and around Cape Cheerful.

11.10am: (8.0) Wislow Island abeam, distant 4.0 miles, courses SW¾W. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. Men employed in securing ship for Seaman. Watch ends vessel on course SW¾W.

E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong WSW breeze, overcast, squally, moderate sea.

Standing SW¾W.

2.30pm: Raised Bogoslof Island bearing WSW½W (34.1). Quarters and drills omitted on account of motion of vessel.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate to gentle WSW breeze; overcast, Northwesterly swell.

5.08pm: (55.9) Bogoslof Island (South end) on starboard beam, distant 5.9 miles. Standing SW¾W.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle WSW to West breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

8.00pm: As sea had calmed down, increased speed to 84 rpm in order to reach Atka before dark tomorrow night. Vessel on course SW¾W throughout watch.


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11 May 1916

Bering Sea

Lat 52.78, Long -172.30


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle Northwesterly breeze, overcast, smooth.

Standing SW¾W entire watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle NW breeze; overcast.

Standing SW¾W. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle NW breezes; snow squalls overcast, smooth sea.

8.00am: (88.5) Course SW¼W and so to end of watch. Men employed variously. E.T. Johnson and P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seamen, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm;

Gentle NW breeze, overcast, smooth.

Standing SW¼W entire watch.

3.30pm: Quarters.

3.31.08pm: Fire alarm; first water in 24 seconds.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle NW breeze; overcast.

4.25pm: (67.0) Course SW.

6.30pm: (87.0) Course SWxW. Standing for Nazan Bay.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NW breeze to calm; overcast.

Stood various courses into Nazan Bay and into inner harbor, anchoring off Nazan Village at 9.00pm in 11 fathoms of water to 20 fathoms of starboard chain.

William Dirkes, Cedar Snedgarof, Mrs M. Snedgarof, C. Goley, and A.B. Carr, passengers, left the vessel. Rev. D.A. Hotovitzky, Dean of Alaska, left the vessel to hold religious services from 10pm to 12pm.


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12 May 1916

Nazan Bay, Atka Island, Alaska

Lat 52.20, Long -174.15


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NW airs; overcast.

Began sending ashore freight for Bureau of Education for Atka school.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SE airs; overcast.

Engineer’s force employed in re-rolling pair nipple in cross box of after boiler. Gave boiler hydrostatic pressure of 180 pounds and found nipple tight.

2.15pm: Started fires under after boiler.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of handling freight. Men employed throughout day in handling freight and lumber for Atka Island. Held sale at public auction of the effects of J.C. Howard, Second Class Boy, who deserted this vessel on March 12, 1916. E.T. Johnson and P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seamen, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs, overcast.

5.45pm: Finished landing lumber and other freight for Atka Island.

8.00pm: Cut in after boiler and cut out forward boiler.


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13 May 1916

Nazan Bay, Atka Island, Alaska

Lat 52.48, Long -172.85


Meridian to 8.00am:

Light SE airs to gentle ESE breeze; overcast.

Mr and Mrs A.B. Carr, Government teachers at Atka, came on board for passage to Unalaska, there being no other means of transportation and it being necessary for Mrs Carr to go to Unalaska for a surgical operation.

6.05am: Underway, standing out.

6.30am: Over log at Uyak Island (3.4).

6.55am: (7.2) Cape Kudugnak abeam, distant 0.5 miles, course NExE. Crew holystoning spar deck.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle ESE breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

E.T. Johnson and P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seamen, sick and off duty. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning. Vessel on course NExE throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle ESE breeze, overcast, smooth sea.

Standing NExE entire watch.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate ESE to East breeze; overcast.

4.35pm: (92.9) Course NE½E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate East breeze, overcast, snow squalls, smooth sea.

Vessel on course NE½E throughout watch.


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14 May 1916

Bering Sea

Lat 53.92, Long -167.37


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate East breeze, overcast, smooth.

Standing NE½E entire watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate to light breeze; overcast.

Standing NE½E. Crew washed down decks.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle East breezes; overcast to partly cloudy, hazy, smooth sea.

8.10am: (31.0) Course NExE¼E

9.45am: Held inspection. E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, returned to duty.

10.00am: (48.0) Bogoslof Island abeam, distant 9.6 miles, course NE½E and so to end of watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light East airs, partly clear, smooth.

Standing NE½E.

1.27pm: (85.8) Course NExE½E.

3.50pm: (98.7) Course E¾N.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable airs; mostly clear.

4.15pm: (2.2) Course SExE.

4.40pm: (6.5) Canada abeam.

5.10pm: (10.9) In log off Ulakta Head, stood into Unalaska Bay stopping at 5.35pm off Unalaska Village. Mr and Mrs A.B. Carr and Rev. D.A. Hotovitzky left the vessel. Received from Alaska Commercial Company 687 pounds of fresh beef.

5.57pm: Ahead standing out.

6.00pm: Over log (10.9).

6.55pm: (20.2) Priest Rock abeam, bearing East, distant 1.4 miles. Stood around Priest Rock at a distance of 1.5 miles and into Unalga Pass for English Bay.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm; partly cloudy to overcast.

8.00pm: (29.9) Fisherman’s Point abeam, in log. Stood various courses in English Bay when at 8.20pm came to on anchor in 17 fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain.


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15 May 1916

English Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska

Lat 53.55, Long -166.08


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light variable airs; overcast.

6.00am: Underway. Over log (29.9), standing out and through Unalga Pass, stood through Egg Island Passage and to the Eastward of Outer Signal Rocks.

7.32am: (42.2) Outer Signal bearing ExN, distant 2.0 miles. Course SxW½W. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs, overcast to partly cloudy, hazy, smooth sea.

9.23am: (57.2) Course SW¾S.

10.17am: (64.9) Course E½S.

10.52am: (69.9) Course NE½N and so to end of watch.

E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. Men employed in cleaning boats and variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light North airs, mostly clear, smooth.

Standing NE½N.

1.00pm: (88.3) Course NExE. Crew cleaning steerage in preparation for painting.

3.30pm: Quarters; inspection of bags and hammocks. Shifted bags and hammocks.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light North airs; mostly clear.

5.40pm: (28.3) Course E½N.

6.00pm: Reduced speed to 70 revolutions.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light NNW to NW airs; partly cloudy, smooth sea, bright moonlight.

8.45pm: (53.3) Course NE½N and so to end of watch.


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16 May 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 54.57, Long -163.55


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light to gentle West breeze, overcast, smooth.

Standing NE½N.

12.44am: (85.3) Course NW½W and so ends.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle WSW to SW breeze; partly clear.

5.05am: (18.3) Course NE.

7.58am: (34.9) Cape Aksit, Unimak Island, bearing NxE¼E, distant 12 miles. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light to moderate SW breeze, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.

9.40am: (55.6) Course NxE½E.

9.55am: (57.7) Cape Pankof bearing NxE¼E, distant 1.5 mile, course SWxW⅜W and so to end of watch.

Sighted several small fishing sloops close to shore. Men employed variously. Watch ends vessel approaching Cape Lazaref.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle SW to SSE breeze, partly clear to overcast, hazy, foggy and rainy last part, smooth sea.

Standing WSW¼W, having changed course at 12.05 (53.3).

1.53pm: (90.6) Cape Rukavitsie abeam, 1.9 miles distant, course SW½W.

3.05pm: (1.3) In log.

3.13pm: Anchored in the lee of Cape Lutke, on account of thick weather and falling barometer, in 7 fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain. Quarters omitted on account of rain.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South breeze; overcast and fog to partly clear.

8.00pm: Veered to 45 fathoms starboard chain. Received from engine-room tanks 2600 gallons of water for drinking tanks.


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17 May 1916

Unimak Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.47, Long -165.22


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs to light SW breeze; overcast.

6.05am: Underway, standing East, over log (1.3).

6.40am: (5.3) Course SWxS.

8.00am: (16.1) Course SW½W. Crew scrubbing bags and hammocks.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW to gentle South breeze; overcast with passing showers, to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

8.37am: (21.4) Course WSW⅛W.

9.33am: (29.2) Scotch Cap Light abeam, distant 2.5 miles; course WNW¾W.

10.52am: (40.4) Course WNW⅛W.

11.30am: (46.7) Course SSW¾W and so to end of watch.

E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, returned to duty. Men employed variously. Sighted one full rigged ship and a schooner.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle SE breeze, partly clear to overcast, hazy and drizzling last part, smooth.

12.10pm: (51.2) Course ESE¾E.

1.00pm: (57.9) Course NxW½W to speak square rigged vessel. Reported ship “L.J. Morse”, San Francisco, entered Bering Sea at 1.30pm, May 17.

1.25pm: (61.5) Course SSE¼E.

2.00pm: (66.2) Course SE. Reported bark “McLaurin”, San Francisco, entered Bering Sea at 3.00pm, May 17.

2.15pm: (68.2) Course ESE¾E. Second Class Boy H.L. Murray’s probationary period expires this day; satisfactory.

3.47.50pm: Fire alarm; first water in 27 seconds.

Vessel on course ESE¾E. Quarters; signal and resuscitation drills.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle East breeze to moderate East gale; overcast, rainy.

5.45pm: (94.0) On account of low barometer and threatening and thick weather, turned and stood various courses for Tigalda Harbor.

7.25pm: In log (8.7).

7.45pm: Anchored in Tigalda Harbor in 15 fathoms water to 60 fathoms starboard chain.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate East to fresh NE gale, overcast, rain squalls.

8.00pm: Veered to 75 fathoms starboard chain.


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18 May 1916

Tigalda Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.22, Long -165.25


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong NE gale to North breeze, overcast, foggy to hazy, rain squalls.

1.30am: Let go port anchor with 30 fathoms cable and veered to 90 fathoms starboard cable. Crew washed down. Boarded and examined American gas screw “Pirate,” San Francisco, Schmidt, cod fishing off Tigalda Island.

7.00am: Hove up port anchor and hove in to 75 fathoms starboard cable.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong North breezes to strong NW gale, moderate sea, overcast, rainy, hazy.

Prepared to get underway.

10.40am: Underway and stood out of Tigalda Bay.

10.48am: (8.7) Over log.

10.55am: (9.5) Course WNW¼W and so to end of watch. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong NW gale, overcast, rainy and foggy, snow squalls latter part, moderate sea.

1.20pm: (29.4) Course WSW.

2.15pm: (37.6) Course SW.

2.30pm:(38.9) Course South.

2.57pm: (43.5) Course SE up Akutan Bay. Standing various courses into Akutan Harbor.

3.30pm: Quarters; infantry and day signal drills. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NW gale to strong NW breezes; overcast, squally, passing showers and snow squalls.

Stood various courses to Akutan Harbor in order to investigate about the “Tangnak” and on account of NW gale, where at 4.25pm came to on anchor in 22 fathoms water, 60 fathoms starboard chain. Found that the “Tangnak” had broken a propeller blade and had put into Chignik.


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19 May 1916

Akutan Harbor, Alaska

Lat 54.13, Long -165.81


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW airs to gentle breezes, snow squalls, overcast partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle to fresh NW breeze; heavy snow squalls, overcast.

Vessel did not get underway because of heavy snow squalls with thick weather. Crew employed burning shellac from wardroom entrance and on main deck. Received from engine-room tanks 1080 gallons of fresh water for drinking tanks.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to strong NW breeze, partly clear to overcast, smooth to moderate sea, passing showers and snow squalls.

1.30pm: Weather clearing, but with occasional snow squalls, got underway and stood, various courses. Over log (50.5).

2.00pm: (53.1) Course NxE½E for Lost Harbor.

2.35pm: (57.4) In log; stood into Lost Harbor where stopped off schooner “Fortuna”; lowered whaleboat at 2.45pm: Boarded and examined American schooner “Fortuna”, Seattle, Hall, cod fishing off Akun Head, cleared from Seattle April 15, 1916. Rendered medical aid to Albert Winstrop and Ole Hansen, members “Fortuna’s” crew. Hoisted whaleboat and at 3.20pm stood out, various courses for Akun Cove.

3.30pm: Quarters; day signals and battery drill. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong WNW breeze; overcast, snow squalls.

Stood various courses around the North side of Akun Island and into Akun Cove, anchoring at 6.27pm in 12 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms of starboard chain.


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20 May 1916

Akun Cove, Alaska

Lat 54.29, Long -165.13


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to strong WNW breeze; overcast, snow squalls.

Crew began Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle WNW to SSW breezes; overcast, snow squalls, smooth sea.

Prepared to get underway.

10.05am: Underway.

10.15am: (79.2) Over log, course NE¾E and so to end of watch.

Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning. Steaming in Unimak Pass keeping sharp look out for vessels.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle WSW breeze, overcast, snow squalls, smooth.

Standing NE¾E.

1.25pm: (4.8) Various courses for off Scotch Cap where stopped and anchored at 2.20pm in 12 fathoms with 30 fathoms starboard chain to fish while watching Pass for vessels.

2.53pm: Underway, course SSE½E, log 9.5.

3.40pm: Spoke American schooner “Maweena”, San Francisco, bound into Bering Sea, and reported her by wireless. (12.7) Course SxE¾E, and so ends.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs and calms, partly clear.

Stood various courses around the East end of Ugamak Island and into Ugamak Bay, anchoring there at 6.03pm in 15 fathoms water to 45 fathoms starboard chain. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 50°. Tested flood cock.


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21 May 1916

Ugamak Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.02, Long -163.67


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light West airs; partly clear.

6.15am: Underway, standing out to Eastward.

6.35am: Round Island on port beam, distant 0.5 mile, over log (31.9). Course NExE. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs to South breezes; partly cloudy, bright sunshine, smooth sea.

8.46am: (52.0) Course SExE½E. Omitted muster on account of vessel being underway and shortage of crew.

9.30am: Inspection.

11.46am: (26.3) Course NE½N and so to end of watch. Sighted no fur seal.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light WSW airs, mostly clear, smooth.

Standing NE½N.

1.43pm: (93.3) Course NW½W and so ends.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light South airs to East breeze; mostly cloudy.

Stood into Unimak Bay, anchoring at 6.35pm in 15 fathoms to 60 fathoms starboard chain. Received 800 gallons water from engine-room tanks for drinking tanks.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light to moderate East breezes; overcast.


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22 May 1916

Unimak Bay Alaska

Lat 54.31, Long -165.62


Midnight to 8.00am

Moderate to fresh ENE gale; overcast, rain and mist, moderate to rough sea.

5.25am: Underway.

5.30am: Over log (34.3) Course SSE.

6.45am: (41.5) Course SSW.

7.20am: (46.3) Course WSW. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Whole ENE to East gale; overcast, rainy, hazy, heavy squalls, rough sea.

8.40am: (59.4) Scotch Cap abeam, distant 3.0 miles, course WSW¼W.

11.00am: (81.3) Course SWxW½W. Stood various courses around Akun Island. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm

Whole SE gale shifting to strong South breeze; partly clear to overcast and rain.

Stood various courses around Akun Island and into Akutan Bay to Akutan Harbor, anchoring there at 2.10pm in 21 fathoms of water to 60 fathoms of starboard chain.

3.30pm: Quarters. Collision drill and stations for abandoning ship.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate East breeze to moderate East gale with heavy squalls, overcast, rainy and foggy.

10.15pm: Veered to 105 fathoms of starboard chain.


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23 May 1916

Akutan Harbor, Alaska

Lat 54.13, Long -165.81


Midnight to 8.00am

Gentle East breeze to fresh East gales in squalls, overcast, rainy to fog.

Crew washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE to gentle SW breeze, overcast, squally, rainy, foggy.

Crew scrubbed waterline and were variously employed. Boated 600 gallons fresh water.

3.30pm: Quarters. Resuscitation and day signal drill. Vessel remained in port on account of thick and threatening weather.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle breeze to fresh gale; SW; overcast, raining, squally.


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24 May 1916

Akutan Harbor, Alaska

Lat 54.13, Long -165.81


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light breeze to moderate gale, NW; squally, rainy, overcast, foggy, snow squall last part.

Crew performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to fresh SW gale, overcast, rainy, heavy snow squalls.

Men employed variously throughout morning. Broke one oar in whale boat.

Honorably discharged William Lawrence Jameson, Fireman, expiration full term of enlistment.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong to moderate SW breeze, partly clear, smooth to choppy.

1.35pm: Underway, weather clearing and wind moderating, stood various courses out of Akutan Harbor, through Akun Strait and into Avatanak Strait.

2.45pm: (11.4) Pinnacle Rock abeam, 1.0 mile distant, course NExE.

3.30pm: Quarters and signal drill.

3.31.54pm: Fire alarm; water in 34 seconds.

3.58pm: (22.1) Basalt Rock four points. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light to moderate SW breezes, partly cloudy, choppy to smooth sea.

4.05pm: (23.0) Basalt Rock abeam, distant 0.9 miles. Stood various courses for Tigalda Bay.

5.45pm: (37.1) In log.

6.00pm: Came to on anchor in 8½ fathoms water, 35 fathoms starboard chain. Two men from schooner “Pirate” were given medical treatment by medical officer on this vessel.


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25 May 1916

Tigalda Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.00, Long -165.22


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SW breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Morning duties performed.

7.00am: Sent officer in whale boat to investigate the new buildings in Tigalda Island on old village site.

7.35am: Underway, stood off and in, waiting for whale boat.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle SW to moderate SSW breezes; partly cloudy to overcast, hazy, smooth to moderate sea.

8.20am: Whale boat and crew returned and hoisted. Learned that the buildings onshore were: one house for living quarters and one saltery and dock. These building are owned by the Union Fish Company of San Francisco and were erected by Rudolph Hollky, Manager for the company. The man in charge was Fred Saunders of Pirate Cove, Alaska, and he had under his direction 16 men and dories and one power boat. All supplies were brought up on the “Golden State”, an American schooner, from San Francisco. Fred Saunders had no official papers giving him authority for the erection of the building.

8.25pm: (37.1) Over log, started ahead. Stood various courses through Ugamak Strait and around the Southern side of Tigalda Island.

Re-enlisted William Lawrence Jameson as Fireman, subsequent enlistment.

10.30pm: (54.8) Course SWxW¼W. Watch ends vessel on the course SWxW¼W. Men employed in scrubbing deck and oars with sand, working on Captain’s quarters, and on bridge awnings.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh SSW to light NW breeze, overcast, hazy, moderate to smooth sea.

12.00pm: (67.7) Course SWxW¾W.

3.45pm: (99.0) Course W¾S for Unalga Pass. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters. Battery and day signal drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; overcast.

4.25pm: In log (4.5). Stood into English Bay, anchoring at 4.45pm in 17 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms of starboard chain. Broke one oar in whaleboat.


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26 May 1916

English Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska

Lat 54.03, Long -166.36


Midnight to 8.00am

Light ESE airs to SSE breeze; overcast, rainy to overcast.

Touching up painting along water line.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE to gentle ESE breeze, overcast, hazy, rainy, smooth sea.

Crew touched up waterline and hull outside.

11.00am: (45) Underway and stood out, various courses for Unalaska.

2.10pm: Made fast to wharf at Unalaska, port side to. USRC “Bear” in port. Commanding Officer of “Bear” called officially on the Commanding Officer. The Commanding Officer called on Commanding Officer of the “Bear”. Received 4 copies Uniform Regulations, Warrant Officers and Enlisted Men, 1916, and 2 copies Circular Letter #34.

3.30pm: Quarters. Infantry drill on shore.

Honorably discharged P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman. Engineer’s force began cleaning forward boiler. Commanding Officer called on Collector of Customs.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to moderate SE breeze, overcast, drizzling.


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27 May 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SE breeze, overcast, rainy.

Crew engaged in cleaning ship.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle ESE breezes; overcast, drizzling.

Re-enlisted Patrick Joshua Sarsfield as Ordinary Seaman, subsequent enlistment. Engineer’s force employed in cleaning forward boiler. Men employed in holystoning spar deck and in regular Saturday cleaning.

Received from “Thetis”, by way of USRC “Bear”, Authority Headquarters’ letter of March 30, 1916, one whale boat #114 and outfit. Placed accommodation ladder and fittings and five cases of gasoline in store house on shore. Weekly inspection of magazine, temperature 53° - 50°, tested flood cock.

Received from “Thetis” by way of “Bear”, authority Headquarters’ telegram of April 29, 1916, E. Evanger, Quartermaster, G. Werner, Seaman, R. Furth, Seaman, F. Suoinen, Ordinary Seaman, P. Arcis, Coal Heaver, O.L. Birdsong, Second Class Boy, and C. Kemura, Wardroom Steward.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle ESE breezes; overcast, rainy.

Ran dynamo until midnight on account of guests in wardroom.


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28 May 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE breezes to calm, overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle ESE breeze; overcast, rainy.

Omitted muster on account of rain; inspection.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle ESE breeze; overcast, squally first part.


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29 May 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SE breeze; overcast.

Got ready to coal ship.

At 3.00am steamer “Dora” drifted ashore in attempting to leave the wharf; her master requests assistance in floating at next high tide.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate SE to light ESE breeze, partly clear to overcast, rain last part.

Crew coaling ship. Draft before coaling 9’6” forward and 13’11” aft.

Ran six-inch line to port quarter of steamer “Dora”; pulled with USRC “Bear” at high water. “Dora” floated at 1.25pm.

2.00pm: “Bear” cast off and stood out; sent international signal “Wish you a pleasant passage” (TDL); received “Thank you” (XOR) in reply.

Received by mail 16 copies General Order #31 and volumes one and two “British Columbia Pilot, US Hydrographic Office”. Quarters and drills omitted on account of coaling ship. Cleaning forward boiler. Received from Alaska Commercial Company, Unalaska, Alaska, the following: fresh beef, 492 pounds; potatoes, 1500 pounds; onions, 90 pounds.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE breeze to airs, overcast, rainy and foggy.

Continued coaling ship until 5.00pm. Took on board 131 tons coal.

Boarded steamer “Dora”, Port Townsend, Swanson, Unalaska, Bristol Bay, general merchandise.


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30 May 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light ESE airs to breeze, overcast to partly clear.

Crew performed routine work. Half-masted Ensign and Jack at 8.00am.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ESE to NE airs, partly cloudy.

Fired 21 one-minute guns at noon. Sent firing squad to cemetery containing graves of servicemen decorated with colors, graves of servicemen and naval men, and grave of British naval seaman, until sundown. Fired three volleys and sounded Taps over graves. Expended 21 6-pounder saluting charges. Expended 24 blank charges .30 caliber rifle cartridges. Observed Memorial Day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW breezes to SSW airs; partly cloudy to overcast and rainy.

Ran dynamo until 11.00pm on account of radio being in use.


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31 May 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light South to variable breezes; overcast, passing showers.

Morning duties performed.

7.00am: Continued coaling ship.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW airs to breeze; cloudy.

Crew coaling ship. Finished coaling ship at 3.30pm. Took aboard today 132 tons 1132 pounds of coal. Received from Alaska Commercial Company at this coaling 263 tons 1132 pounds of coal. Draft after coaling 14’3” forward, 14’3” aft. Washed down decks.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling ship. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE to SSE airs; cloudy, misty at end.

Boarded and examined at Unalaska and Dutch Harbor, Alaska:

1. Schooner American “Herman”, San Francisco, Pederson, San Francisco to Arctic, whaling and trading, trade goods.

2. Schooner American “Lethe”, Sand Point, Larson, trading.

3. Schooner American “Everett Hayes”, Unalaska, Andersen, trading.


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Synopsis of abstract


Hours underway 291 42 minutes

Miles cruised 2319.1


Officers present 279; Warrant Officers present 124; Petty Officers and crew 1523; passengers 76


Drills

Daily quarters 12; Battery 2; Infantry 1; Infantry ashore 1; Fire quarters 4; Magazine inspection 4; Abandon ship 1; Collision 1; Day signal 7; Clothing inspection 1; Resuscitation 3; Inspection 4


Salute 1


Vessel boarded 6, assisted 1


Supply accounts

Coal:

On hand 156 tons 1160 pounds

Received 329 tons 1792 pounds

Total 485 tons 2952 pounds

Expended 206 tons 1860 pounds

Remaining 279 tons 1092 pounds


Rations:

On hand 3284

Expended 1270

Remaining 2014


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Palmiro Arcia

Coal Heaver

27 May 1916


Also mentioned as Arcis
Joined from USCGC “Thetis”

Otis L. Berdsing

Boy 2nd class

27 May 1916


Also mentioned as Birdsing, Birdsings, Birdsong
Joined from USCGC “Thetis”

Nils Evanger

Quartermaster

27 May 1916


Also mentioned as E. Evanger
Joined from USCGC “Thetis”

Richard Herman Willi Furth

Seaman

27 May 1916


Joined from USCGC “Thetis”

Bernard B. Griffin

Water Tender



Also mentioned as Griffen

J. C. Howard

Boy 2nd class



Personal effects sold on public auction on 12 May 1916

Chokichi Kimura

Wardroom Steward

27 May 1916


Also mentioned as Kemura
Joined from USCGC “Thetis”

Frans Suomine

Ordinary Seaman

27 May 1916


Joined from USCGC “Thetis”

George Werner

Seaman

27 May 1916


Joined from USCGC “Thetis”


[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Mr. K. A. Birkeland


Left at Akutan on 8 May 1916

A. Birkeland


Left at Akutan on 8 May 1916

F. de Veuve Dodge


Left at Akutan on 8 May 1916

Mr. G. Dallas Hanna

Bureau of Fisheries

Left at Unalaska on 8 May 1916

Mr. L. Strans


Left at Unalaska on 8 May 1916

Mr. J. C. Ridpath


Left at Unalaska on 8 May 1916

Reverend Dimitrii A. Hotovitzky


Aboard for transportation to Atka on 10 May 1916
Left at Atka on 11 May 1916
Left at Unalaska on 14 May 1916

William Dirkes


Aboard for transportation to Atka on 10 May 1916
Left at Atka on 11 May 1916

Cedar Snegarof


Aboard for transportation to Atka on 10 May 1916
Left at Atka on 11 May 1916

C. Goley


Aboard for transportation to Atka on 10 May 1916
Left at Atka on 11 May 1916

Mrs. M. Snegaroff


Aboard for transportation to Atka on 10 May 1916
Left at Atka on 11 May 1916

Mr. Amoe B. Carr

Government Teacher

Left at Atka on 11 May 1916
Aboard for transportation to Unalaska on 13 May 1916
Left at Unalaska on 14 May 1916

Mrs. A. B. Carr


Aboard for transportation to Unalaska on 13 May 1916
Left at Unalaska on 14 May 1916

Albert Winstrop

Crewman of schooner “Fortune”

Receive medical treatment on 19 May 1916

Ole Hansen

Crewman of schooner “Fortune”

Receive medical treatment on 19 May 1916

Tavornen

Crewman of schooner “Pirate”

Receive medical treatment on 24 May 1916



LOGS FOR JUNE 1916


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Cover – June 1916

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Title page – June 1916


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs. F. G. Dodge, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, Lincoln Hotel, Seattle.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs. L. C. Covell, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle, Washington.




Charles Frederick Seiter

2nd Lieutenant

Mrs. C. F. Seiter, 2709 St. Paul Street, Baltimore.




Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. J. E. Stika, 1453 Chapin Street, Washington.




Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. F. C. Allen, 5741 Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, 1304 7th Street NW, Washington.




Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer (father), Frankfort, Michigan.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

J. J. Fox, MD (father), 786 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, California.





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Extracts from regulations


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1 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light ESE breeze to SE airs; overcast.

Crew cleaning ship after coaling.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to NW breeze, overcast to partly clear, rainy last part.

Crew cleaning ship after coaling and cleaning and painting whaleboat received from “Thetis”. Expended 23 pounds of black powder, 23 primers and 30 wads in reloading 23 6-pounder saluting charges.

1.00pm: Received following message by radio from Commanding Officer, Bering Sea Fleet: “Take Pribilof freight on board. Await further instructions.”

3.30pm: Quarters. Infantry drill on shore. Received the following fresh provisions from Alaska Commercial Company: potatoes, 2600 pounds; onions, 270 pounds; cabbage, 90 pounds; parsnips, 85 pounds; carrots, 100 pounds.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breeze to variable airs, overcast to partly clear.

Night signal drill.


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2 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light ESE airs, partly clear to overcast.

Crew performed routine work.

7.00am: Coast Guard Cutter “Manning” made fast.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh ESE to light variable breezes; partly cloudy.

Received on board stores for transportation to St George and St Paul.

Commanding Officer called on Fleet Commander and Fleet Commander called on the Commanding Officer. Commanding Officer of “Manning” called on Commanding Officer of this vessel and he returned the call. Men employed variously throughout the day and in painting topsides.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by stations for fire quarters. No water was turned on on account of fresh paint. Held battery drill. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE airs to calm, partly cloudy.

For insolence to Gunner, O.L. Birdsong, Second Class Boy, was given five hours extra duty. Ran dynamo until midnight on account of guests in wardroom. O.L. Birdsong Second Class Boy, performed one hour’s extra duty.


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3 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.88, Long -166.55


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light variable airs; partly cloudy, foggy last part.

Morning duties performed. Began holystoning spar deck and began regular Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle SW breeze; mostly cloudy to overcast.

Received from Alaska Commercial Company for transportation to the Seal Islands freight as per invoices. Received mail as follows: 1 sack for St Paul Island, 1 sack for St George Island, 1 sack for schooner “Sequoia” and 2 sacks for various schooners. Inspected magazine, tested flood cock, temperature 56° - 53°.

11.35am: Cast off from wharf, steaming to anchorage in inner harbor, anchoring at 11.50am in 9 fathoms of water to 25 fathoms of port chain.

1.55pm: “McCulloch” made fast to wharf. Commanding Officers of “McCulloch” and “Unalga” exchanged calls. Engineer’s force finished cleaning forward boiler. Crew employed at regular Saturday cleaning.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW airs to moderate SW breeze; overcast.

9.10pm: Veered to 30 fathoms of port chain.


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4 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.88, Long -166.55


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SSW to gentle WSW breeze; overcast, rainy.

Crew washed down decks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to light SW breeze, overcast, drizzling, smooth.

Omitted muster and inspection on account of taking aboard new boats and shaper. By authority of letter of Commanding Officer, Southern Division, Pacific Coast, dated April 26, 1916, received from “Thetis”, via “McCulloch”, one shaper and one launch engine without shaft or propeller; latter stowed in shed at Unalaska until return of this vessel.

The following men reported on board at 1.35pm, transferred from “Thetis” via “McCulloch”:

Seaman Carl Arbid Ohlund, authority letter of Commanding Officer, Southern Division, May 4, 1916.

Seaman William Ker, authority Headquarters’ telegram dated April 29, 1916.

Coxswain Oscar Seeland, authority verbal orders from Commanding Officer, Southern Division.

Received from “McCulloch” the following: 1 Monomoy surf boat, 26 feet, number 142; equipment for same consisting of 1 set spars (mast, boom, sprit,) 10 rowlocks, 10 oars, 1 set sails, 1 set sail covers, 1 set rigging, 7 stretchers, 1 rudder, 1 tiller; all authorized by letter of Commanding Officer, Southern Division, dated April 17, 1916.

Put ashore at Unalaska whaleboat number 110, retaining equipment.

Received from Alaska Commercial Company 720 pounds fresh beef.

Received clothing as per requisition via “McCulloch”. Mr J. Jungmeyer, a staff correspondent of the Enterprise Newspaper Association, came on board for the cruise, authority letter of Commanding Officer, Bering Sea Fleet, dated June 3, 1916. Prepared to get underway.

3.45pm: Up anchor and stood out. Received international signal “Wish you a pleasant voyage” (TDL) from “Manning” and “McCulloch”; answered each with international code signal “Thank you” (XOR).


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle WNW to fresh WSW breeze; overcast, misty, rainy.

4.55pm: (30.3) Priest Rock bearing NE 3.0 miles, course NxE¾E.

5.20pm: (33.4) Priest Rock abeam, distant 1.4 miles.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh WSW breezes; overcast, passing showers, hazy, moderate sea.

9.00pm: Sighted lights of USS “Saturn” on starboard beam. Vessel on course NNE¾E throughout watch.

12.00am: (13.8) Sighted Cape Sarichef Light bearing E⅝N.


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5 June 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 55.31, Long -163.21


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate WSW to gentle West breeze, overcast, hazy and drizzling first part, moderate sea.

Standing NNE¾E.

1.30am: (93.2) Sarichef Light abeam, 12.0 miles distant.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle WSW to West breeze; overcast, misty, showers.

5.20am: (23.2) Course NE¾E. Crew washed down decks. Keeping lookout for fishing vessels.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate West breezes, overcast, hazy, moderate sea.

8.35am: (49.3) Sighted a schooner on port beam and stood on course NxW¾W to identify her.

8.45am: (50.5) Course NE¾E having found the vessel to be the “Dora”. Suspended all unnecessary work this day on account of crew having had to work all day Sunday. Kept sharp lookout for fishing vessels in order to deliver mail and afford an opportunity for medical treatment.

11.30am: (72.9) Sighted Amak Island from points on port bow. Watch ends, vessel on course NE¾E.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate WNW breeze, overcast, hazy, moderate sea.

12.27pm: (79.0) Amak Island abeam, distant 6.1 miles; course NNE½E.

3.00pm: (98.3) Course NWxW for anchored schooner.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held day signal and resuscitation drills.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate WNW breeze, overcast, hazy.

4.00pm: In log (3.9).

4.15pm: Stopped and delivered mail to and received mail from schooner “Galilee” of San Francisco, A.K. Matheson, Master. (The “Galilee” left San Francisco April 8, 1916, has 43,000 fish and all hands are well.)

4.25pm: Ahead, course ENE, over log (3.9).

4.45pm: (13.7) Course NNE½E.

6.43pm: (21.2) Course NxW.

7.43pm: In log. (26.9) Slowed down and delivered mail to and received mail from schooner “Charles R. Wilson”, Seattle, Jacobson [Master], arrived in Bering Sea May 27, 50,000 fish, all well on board.

8.00pm: Course ENE, over log (26.9).


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh WNW to West breezes; overcast, moderate sea.

8.30pm: (30.4) In log. Came close to American schooner “Wawona”, of Anacortes, C. Faus, Master. Delivered to her US mail and received mail for posting. Learned that she had arrived in Bering Sea on May 28, 1916, and that all hands were well and that she had 55,000 fish.

8.55pm: Ahead on course NNE½E.

9.02pm: Came to anchor in 26 fathoms water, 80 fathoms port chain in order to await daylight so that no fishing vessels should be missed in the dark.


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6 June 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 56.13, Long -161.27


Midnight to 8.00am

Moderate West to WNW breeze; overcast.

5.25am: Underway, course NNE, over log (30.4).

6.50am: In log (40.0). Slowed and delivered mail to and received mail from schooner “Azalea”, Anacortes, N. Matheson, Master. Reached banks May 11, 1916. All well, 40,000 fish.

7.10am: Ahead course NE¼N, over log (40.0). Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to gentle West breezes, overcast, moderate sea.

9.40am: (58.6) Course ENE.

10.15am: (63.2) Course NNE½E.

11.00am: (68.4) In log, stopped by American schooner “Fanny Dutard”, of Anacortes, John A. McInnes, Master. Learned that he had arrived on fishing banks May 2, 1916, and that he had 54,000 fish. Delivered US mail and received mail for posting. Gave him an opportunity for medical assistance but found that all were well.

11.20am: (68.4) Over log, vessel started ahead on course SSE⅝E.

11.45am: (71.4) In log and stopped by American schooner “John A.” of Seattle, Grutley, Master. Learned that she had arrived in the fishing banks on May 30, 1916, and that she had 7,000 fish. Delivered US mail and received mail for posting. All were well on board.

12.00pm: (71.4) Over log, started ahead on course ENE¼E and so watch ends. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to light West breeze, overcast, misty, rainy last part, moderate sea.

12.30pm: (75.4) In log.

12.35pm: Stopped off American schooner “Glendale”, San Francisco, H. Dolan, Master; she arrived on banks May 15, 1916, had 33,000 fish, and all are well on board; delivered and received her mail.

12.45pm: Ahead course North, over log (75.4).

1.25pm: (79.9) In log.

1.30pm: Stopped off American schooner “Fortuna”, of Seattle, Hall, Master; she left Seattle April 18, 1916, has 13,000 fish; rendered medical aid to Master; delivered and received her mail.

1.35pm: (79.9) Ahead course ENE½E, over log.

2.15pm: (84.0) In log.

2.20pm: Stopped off American schooner “City of Papeete” of San Francisco, K. Pederson, Master; delivered and received her mail; she had been on fishing banks three weeks and had 25,000 fish; Surgeon rendered medical aid to one member of crew.

2.35pm: (84.0) Ahead course E¼S.

3.35pm: (91.4) In log.

3.40pm: Stopped off American schooner “Wawona” of San Francisco, McPhee, Master; she arrived in fishing banks on May 22, 1916, has 20,000 fish on board. Surgeon rendered medical aid to two members of her crew; she had lost one man, J. Anderson, overboard on May 3 about 300 miles eastward of Unimak Pass; delivered and received her mail.

Quarters; signal and infantry drills. Crew variously employed.

First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton injured by being caught between lathe and shaper while receiving latter with vessel rolling heavily.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light NW to West breeze; overcast, rainy and snow flurries.

4.06pm: Ahead, over log (91.4). Course NxE¼E.

5.15pm: (100.0) In log. Stopped off schooner “Maid of Orleans”, of Seattle, Anderson, Master; entered Bering Sea June 1, 1916. 16,000 fish. All well on board. Received and delivered her mail.

5.26pm: Ahead, over log (100.0). Course NNE.

6.10pm: In log (4.9).

6.15pm: Stopped off schooner “Sequoia”, San Francisco, M.G. Kelton,


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Master. Delivered and received her mail. Ship’s surgeon rendered medical aid to F.J. White of the “Sequoia”. She entered Bering Sea May 8 and has 50,000 fish.

6.30pm: Ahead, over log (4.9). Course N½E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light West to WSW breezes, overcast, snow falling first part, moderate sea.

8.03pm: (15.7) In log. Vessel stopping by American schooner “Vega” of San Francisco, C. Awney, Master. Learned she had arrived in the banks May 3, 1916, and had 11,000 fish. All on board were well. Delivered US mail and received mail for posting.

8.15pm: (15.7) Over log. Started ahead on course WSW¼W and so to end of watch.


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7 June 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 56.49, Long -164.10


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle WSW to SW breeze, overcast, light snow latter part, smooth sea.

Standing WSW¼W entire watch.


4.00am to 8.00am

Light SW breeze; overcast, snow flurries.

Standing WSW¼W. Washed down decks.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW breezes to airs; overcast to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty from effects of yesterday’s accident. Men employed variously. Vessel on course WSW¼W throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SW to South airs, partly clear and overcast, smooth. Standing WSW¼W.

3.30pm: Quarters. Fire drill; water in 31 seconds. Stations for collision and abandon ship. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light South to SE airs; overcast.

4.45pm: (75.8) Course WSW¾W.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE airs to East breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

Vessel on course WSW¾W throughout watch.


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8 June 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 56.61, Long -169.56


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light East to ENE breeze, overcast, smooth.

Standing WSW¾W, entire watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle ENE to moderate NE breeze; overcast.

Standing WSW¾W. Crew washed down.

7.30am: Made land ahead.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate NE breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

9.50am: (17.4) In log. Stood various courses to an anchorage off Village, St George Island at 10.15am, 9¼ fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty from effects of accident noted in log of June 6, 1916.


Meridian to 4.00pm.

Gentle NE breeze; overcast.

Delivered freight consigned to the Agent of St George Island as per invoices. Received from Agent of St George Island five boxes of fox skins to be transferred to Unalaska. Delivered and received the St George Island mail.

3.30pm: Quarters and signal drill.

4.00pm: Gentle NE breeze; overcast.


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9 June 1916

Off St Paul Village, Alaska [St George Village in log]

Lat 57.12, Long -170.29


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to light North breeze; overcast.

6.00am: Underway, over log (17.4). Course NW¼W. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light to moderate NNE breezes, partly cloudy to overcast with thick fog. Smooth sea.

8.45am: (39.8) Course NW½W.

10.00am: (50.6) Course NW⅞W. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty from effects of accident on June 6, 1916. Stood various courses into Village Cove.

10.50am: (57.8) In log.

11.00am: Came to on anchor in Village Cove in 7½ fathoms water 30 fathoms port chain.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to light NE breeze, partly clear.

Delivered freight consigned to the Agent of St Paul Island and to radio mess, as per invoices. Delivered two sacks of mail to Agent, St Paul Island.

3.30pm: Quarters. Battery and day signal drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light airs to gentle NE breeze, partly clear to overcast, foggy.


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10 June 1916

Off St Paul Village, Alaska

Lat 57.40, Long -170.65


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE breeze to NNE airs, fog, overcast last part.

Crew began usual Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle NNE breezes, overcast and foggy to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Mr G. D. Hanna of US Bureau of Fisheries and attendant, Paul A. Merculief, Bureau of Fisheries, came on board for transportation to St Matthew Island, authority Fleet Commander’s letter of June 3, 1916.

9.05am: Underway, over log (57.5). Course West.

9.40am: (62.3) SW Point abeam, distant 13 miles.

10.03am: (65.3) Course NNW¾W and so to end of watch.

Weekly inspection of magazine, temperature 59° - 50°, tested flood cock. Holystoned spar deck. Carried out normal Saturday cleaning. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton returned to duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle NNE to NE breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Standing NNW¾W entire watch.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle NE breeze; mostly cloudy to overcast and fog.

Standing NNW¾W.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NE breezes. Overcast, foggy, smooth sea. Moon showing throughout cloud at intervals.

Vessel on course NNW¾W throughout watch.



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11 June 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 59.53, Long -170.60


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle NE breeze, overcast, smooth.

Standing NNW¾W.

1.10am: (89.0) In log on account of ice, slowed.

1.20am: Ahead course NNW¾W.

3.00am: Course ESE on account of heavy ice and so ends.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle to strong NE breeze; overcast, misty and rainy.

6.05am: Out of ice, cruising speed.

6.15am: Over log (89.0). Course NE.

6.30am: (90.7) Course ENE.

6.45am: (93.0) Course East.

7.55am: (98.8) Course NExE. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate NE gale, overcast, rainy, squally, moderate sea.

8.50am: (6.2) Course NNE. Omitted muster on account of inclement weather, held inspection.

10.00am: (12.4) Course North.

11.34am: (23.3) Course NNW.

12.00:pm (26.4) Sighted field ice broad on port bow, changed course to North and so watch ends.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate NE to NNE gale, overcast, passing showers, moderate sea.

12.35pm: (30.4) Course NNE.

1.00pm: (33.2) Course NE.

1.15pm: (35.0) Course East.

2.00pm: (40.3) Course NE; changing course to keep clear of ice.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong NNE breeze; overcast, rainy and misty.

4.20pm: (57.7) Course NE, 60 revolutions.

4.50pm: (60.0) Course ESE.

6.45pm: (71.1) Stopped and sounded in 31 fathoms.

6.58pm: (71.1) Ahead course East, 75 turns.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong NNE to NE breezes, overcast, rainy, misty, moderate sea.

8.00pm: (78.2) In log, stopped vessel to sound.

8.10pm: Having sounded in 28 fathoms water came to an anchor 90 fathoms port chain.

Came to an anchor in order to wait until NE gale blows ice away from St Matthew. Vessel at anchor throughout watch, riding easily.

Standing officers’ watches.


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12 June 1916

At anchor, Bering Sea

Lat 59.70, Long -169.35


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate NE breeze, overcast, foggy; passing showers latter part; moderate sea.

Standing officers’ watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate NE breeze; rain and fog.

Standing officers’ watches. Crew washed down. Sounding fog signal.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to light ENE airs, partly cloudy, foggy to hazy; moderate sea.

Vessel at anchor throughout watch, riding easily, waiting for ice conditions in vicinity of St Matthew Island to improve. Men employed variously. Standing officers’ watches.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light ENE to gentle NE breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Standing officers’ watch. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters.

3.31.12pm: Fire alarm; water in 28 seconds. Day signal drill.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle NE breeze; mostly cloudy to overcast.

Standing officers’ watch.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NE breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

Vessel at anchor throughout watch. Standing officers’ watches.


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13 June 1916

At anchor, Bering Sea

Lat 59.62, Long -170.57


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle to light NE breeze, overcast, smooth.

Standing officers’ watches.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light North to NW airs; rain and mist, falling temperature.

4.15am: Underway, course NW¼W, over log (78.2).

6.55am: (0.6) Course W¼N.

7.10am: Began to see small detached and scattered pieces of ice. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NW to NE airs. Overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

8.10am: (10.5) Course WxS, reduced speed.

8.20am: (11.9) In log on account of ice.

8.30am: Slow speed on account of ice.

10.25am: Having encountered heavy field ice and having sighted solid heavy pack ice ahead, changed course to South.

11.05am: Stopped and sounded in 40 fathoms water.

11.15am: Ahead slow speed.

11.37am: Ice beginning to clear out, ahead half speed.

11.50am: Ran clear of ice, watch ends vessel on course South. Crew employed variously.

O.L. Birdsong, Second Class Boy, probationary period expires this day; satisfactory.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly clear to overcast, fog latter part, smooth.

12.15pm: Stopped to sound.

12.30pm: Anchored in 38 fathoms to 90 fathoms port cable, on account of ice. Standing officers’ watches.

3.30pm: Quarters. Took stations for general quarters. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Calm to light NE airs, fog to mostly clear.

Standing officers’ watch. Received into drinking tanks 2000 gallons water from engine-room tanks.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NE airs, partly cloudy, bright sunshine; smooth sea.

Vessel at anchor to await improvement in ice conditions as heavy pack ice is directly on course to St Matthew Island. Standing officers’ watches.


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14 June 1916

At anchor, Bering Sea

Lat 59.85, Long -171.43


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NE to NNE airs, partly clear, smooth.

Standing officers’ watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light North to NNW airs; mostly clear.

Ice in sight bearing from WNW to North. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm, partly cloudy, bright sunshine, smooth sea.

9.00am: (11.9) Underway, over log, course WxN. As far as the eye can see from Northward to WNW there is heavy ice. Set course WxN in hope of better conditions.

9.35am: (16.1) Sighted St Matthew Island bearing NW¼W.

10.00am: (20.3) In log, course NxW. Ran up to see how heavy ice was.

10.30am: Stopped. Found heavy pack ice.

11.15am: Ahead cruising speed, course WSW.

11.55am: Course WxS. And so watch ends. Took log in on account of danger of it being lost, striking against small pieces of ice.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs, mostly clear, smooth.

Standing W½S.

12.52pm: Course W½N.

1.30pm: Course SWxW¼ W;

1.50pm: Course SW.

3.07pm: Course West.

3.40pm: Course South.

3.50pm: Course SxE to keep clear of heavy ice. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters. Infantry and day signal drills.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light NNW to NE airs; mostly cloudy.

4.24pm: Course SxW.

4.40pm: Course SE. As ice extended to the Southward and Westward a further distance from the island, came to anchor at 4.55pm, in 45 fathoms of water to 90 fathoms of starboard chain, in a position where the set and drift of the ice could be watched. Ice drifting about East (magnetic).


8.00pm to midnight:

Light variable to NNE airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea, bright moonlight.

10.00pm: Up anchor and underway on course East on account of ice pack drifting down on the vessel. Ice going in Southwesterly direction.

10.10pm: (19.3) Over log.

10.22pm: (21.2) Course ExS.

10.36pm: (22.4) In log, slowed down to steerage way.


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15 June 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 59.99, Long -172.33


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NE breeze, overcast, fog first part, smooth.

1.58am: Course ENE, slow.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light NE airs to breeze; overcast.

4.50am: Course NW¾W. Crew washed down.

8.00am: Over log (32.6), ahead, cruising speed.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NE breezes to NNE air; overcast, smooth sea.

8.40am: (38.6) Course NW.

9.00am: (41.0) Having sighted ice pack, slowed to half speed and changed course to NWN.

9.30am: (44.0) In log, stopped.

9.40am: Came to an anchor in 38 fathoms water, 75 fathoms starboard chain. Stopped and anchored as it was impossible to reach St Matthew Island on account of heavy pack ice, unbroken, from our starboard beam, around ahead to our port beam. Kept good watch to observe set and drift of ice.

Position of anchorage, Cape Upright bearing NxW⅞W distant 14 miles. Men employed variously. Ice drifting in a West-southwesterly direction.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light airs to gentle breeze, NNE; overcast and partly clear, foggy last part; smooth.

Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters. Clothing inspection. Standing officers’ watches.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle NNE to light NE breeze; fog.

No ice seen. Standing officers’ watches.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light North to NNE breezes, thick fog to partly cloudy and clear, smooth sea.

Sighted no ice. Standing officers’ watches.


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16 June 1916

At anchor, Bering Sea

Lat 60.17, Long -172.18


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light breeze to airs, North, overcast, smooth.

Standing officers’ watches.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light North to NNE airs; overcast.

Standing officers’ watches. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NNE airs to calm, overcast to partly cloudy, bright sunshine, smooth sea.

8.45am: (44.1) Underway; over log, course NNW¾W.

9.20am: (48.1) In log, course NNW.

9.30am: On account of ice slowed to half speed. Stood various courses

10.15am: Stopped; Cape Upright bearing NxW⅝W, distant 10.3 miles. Ice being too heavy to reach an anchorage near St Matthew Island, stopped vessel to drift and notice set and drift of current. Men employed variously. Ice setting to the Southward at rate of 1.0 mile an hour.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW to NW airs, mostly clear, smooth.

Vessel stopped. Crew variously employed.

2.05pm: Ahead course SxE.

2.45pm: Stopped clear of ice.

2.50pm: Anchored in 38 fathoms to 75 fathoms starboard cable, Cape Upright, St Matthew Island, bearing NxW, distant 14 miles. Standing officers’ watches.

3.30pm: Quarters. Battery and day signal drills.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light NW airs to light WNW breeze; overcast and fog.

Standing officers’ watches.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle WNW to NW breezes, overcast, thick fog, smooth sea. Cold freezing weather.

No ice seen. Standing officers’ watches.


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17 June 1916

At anchor, Bering Sea

Lat 60.06, Long -172.71


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle NW to light WNW breeze; overcast; fog; smooth sea.

Standing officers’ watch.

12.50am: Ice drifting down on vessel.

12.57am: Up anchor and stood SE out of path of drift ice, slowed, and so ends.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light WNW breeze; dense fog clearing last part.

4.00am: Course ExS. Crew scrubbing paintwork.

7.28am: Course WxN. Standing, slow speed.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle NW to West breezes, overcast, thick fog, smooth sea.

10.00am: (67.3) Course NW.

10.38am: (71.3) Course NW, weather having cleared, increased speed to 70 rpm.

11.00am: Fog having shut down again reduced to half speed.

11.22: (77.0) Course West and so to end of watch. Men employed variously. Sighted small quantities of ice.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light West to WSW breeze, foggy, overcast, smooth sea.

12.05pm: (81.2) Course SSE.

1.45pm: (90.6) In log, course SExE on account of drift ice.

2.00pm: (90.6) Over log. Watch ends on course SExE.

Inspected magazine; temperature 54° to 48°. Flood cock tested.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light NNW to West breeze; dense fog to overcast.

4.25pm: In log 9.2, sounded in 44 fathoms.

5.35pm: Fog lifted, saw no ice.

5.35pm: Came to anchor in 44 fathoms of water to 90 fathoms of starboard chain. Officers’ watches.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW airs, overcast, misty, smooth sea.

Saw no ice. Standing officers’ watches.


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18 June 1916

At anchor, Bering Sea

Lat 60.08, Long -172.30


Midnight to 4.00am

Light WNW to gentle West breeze, overcast, misty, smooth sea.

Officers’ watches.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle NW to WNW breeze; overcast and fog to partly cloudy and fog.

4.20am: Underway, over log (9.4). Course NWxN.

5.55am: Sighted ice on port beam.

7.10am: Sighted ice ahead, half speed.

7.20am: In log (31.5), stopped, the ice being too heavy to proceed. Washed down.

7.50am: Ahead slow speed Course WNW.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle West to light WSW breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, thick fog, smooth sea.

8.45am: Increased to half speed, fog clearing.

8.52am: Course WxN

8.55am: Course West.

9.05am: Slow speed.

9.30am: Course SE

9.35am: Stopped.

10.00am: Ahead slow. Omitted muster on account of vessel being underway. Held inspection.

10.08am: Stopped. Heavy field and floe ice was sighted from the signal yard all around the ship except a small opening to the SE. Heavy ice apparently setting down from Northward and Westward to Southward and Eastward.

11.50am: (31.5) Steamed ahead on course SE, cruising speed, over log, in order to make to the Southward and Eastward to clear ice.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light WSW breeze, overcast to partly clear, misty, sea smooth.

2.34pm: (53.5) Course E½N.

3.31pm: (61.5) Course ESE. Passing drift ice from noon to 2.15pm to Southwestward.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light West breeze; overcast, hazy.

6.25pm: In log (84.7).

6.30pm: Anchored in 40 fathoms of water to 90 fathoms of starboard chain.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light WSW to gentle West breeze, overcast misty, smooth sea.

Saw no ice. Standing officers’ watches.


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19 June 1916

At anchor, Bering Sea

Lat 59.20, Long -170.83


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light WNW to gentle West breeze; overcast, misty; smooth sea.

Standing officers’ watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle West to WSW breeze; overcast, mist to fog.

Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle to moderate SW breezes; overcast, thick fog, smooth sea.

9.00am: (84.7) Up anchor and underway, over log, course SE¾E. Weather conditions were not improved and as there was no immediate prospect of being able to reach St Matthew Island, set course SE¾E for patrol duty off Pribilof Islands. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle SW breeze, overcast, fog first part, hazy latter part, smooth sea.

Standing SE¾E entire watch.

3.30pm: Quarters. Infantry drill.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle SW to West breeze; overcast, misty.

Standing SE¾E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle West breezes; overcast, misty, smooth sea.

Vessel on course SE¾E throughout watch.


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20 June 1916

At anchor, Bering Sea

Lat 57.12, Long -170.27


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate to fresh West breeze, overcast, misty, choppy to smooth sea.

12.56am: (11.7) Course SSW½W.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh West breeze; overcast, misty.

Crew washed down. Standing SSW½W.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh to moderate West breezes, overcast, misty, choppy sea.

8.45am: (68.0) Course WSW½W.

9.00am: (70.7) Course NWxN.

10.00am: (77.6) Course NW½N.

10.20am: (80.3) Course NW½W. Stood various courses to an anchorage off East Landing, St Paul Island.

11.12am: (87.2) In log.

11.20am: Came to an anchor off East Landing in 10 fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain.

Mr G.D. Hanna, US Bureau of Fisheries and attendant Paul A. Merculief, US Bureau of Fisheries, left vessel this day. Harry J. Christophers, Assistant Agent, Alaska Fisheries Service, came on board for transportation to Unalaska, authority Fleet Commander’s letter of June 3, 1916.

Received from H.C. Fossett, Agent and contact, St Paul Island, for shipment to Unalaska, four (4) boxes said to contain 211 blue and 18 white fox skins. Received one unlocked sack of US mail for delivery at Unalaska. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate West breeze, overcast, misty to hazy.

Men employed in painting about decks and variously below decks.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by signal and battery drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to gentle West breezes; overcast, hazy.


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21 June 1916

East Landing, St Paul Island, Alaska

Lat 57.18, Long -169.92


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW to SW breeze; overcast, misty.

6.50am: Underway, over log (87.2). Course ESE.

6.56am: In log (89.3). Stopped and fished.

7.25am: Ahead, over log (89.3). Course ESE.

7.35am: (90.6) Stopped and fished.


8.00am to meridian:

Light WSW to WNW breezes, overcast, hazy smooth sea.

8.25am: (90.6) Over log, ahead course S¾E. Sighted USS “Saturn” and she set GRHP, her signal letter. Hoisted answering pennant.

8.40am: (93.8) In log. Stopped to fish. Ahead slow and stopping, trying to find good fishing grounds.

10.00am: (93.8) Over log, ahead course NNE

11.24am: (4.7) Course NWxN for Walrus Island.

11.35am: (5.1) In log. Stood up close to Walrus Island to fish and at 11.50am stopped and drifted. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light breeze to airs, WNW, overcast, hazy, smooth sea.

1.35pm: (5.1) Ahead course East.

1.42pm: (5.9) Course NE.

3.25pm: (20.9) Course NWxN.

3.30pm: Quarters. Resuscitation and day signal drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs and calms; overcast.

4.50pm: (30.9) Course WSW.

6.40pm: (44.7) Course SxE½E.

7.45pm: In log (53.4).

8.00pm: Came to in 9 fathoms water to 30 fathoms port chain, Hutchinson Hill, St Paul Island, bearing ENE, 3.0 miles.


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22 June 1916

Off St Paul Island, Alaska

Lat 57.00, Long -171.00


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast to mostly cloudy.

6.00am: Underway, course WNW¼W.

6.10am: Over log (53.4).

7.58am: (68.9) Course WSW. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to gentle NE breezes; overcast, misty, smooth sea.

9.19am: (80.0) Course SxE½E and so to end of watch. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate NE breeze, overcast, misty, smooth sea.

1.24pm: (12.4) Course ENE⅝E.

3.30pm: (28.1) Course N½E.

3.30pm: Quarters. Fire drill; water in 20 seconds. Day signal and battery drills. Crew variously employed. Received 950 gallons fresh water from engine department.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NE to ENE breeze; overcast to fog.

4.00pm: (31.4) Course NxE.

5.20pm: (41.7) Otter Island on port beam, 0.7 mile distant, course NxW¼W.

5.43pm: (44.5) In log. Stood to anchorage off Village Cove, St Paul Island where anchored at 6.15pm in 7 fathoms to 30 fathoms port chain.


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23 June 1916

St Paul Island, Alaska

Lat 56.73, Long -170.28


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate to gentle NE breeze, overcast, fog first part.

Routine morning works performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle ENE breezes, overcast, foggy to hazy and misty, smooth sea.

8.34am: Underway.

8.40am: (44.5) Over log. Course SW½S.

9.00am: (47.5) Course SExE¼E.

9.34am: (51.3) Course SxE¾E.

11.50am: (70.5) Course SW½W and so watch ends. Crew employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle ENE breeze, overcast and partly clear, hazy, choppy sea.

1.00pm: (80.7) Course SE½E.

3.37pm: (0.5) Course NE¼N.

3.30pm: Quarters. Day signal and resuscitation drills. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle ESE to East breeze; overcast.

4.55pm: (8.2) Course NExE¼E.

6.00pm: In log (20.0). Standing into Zapadni Bay, St George Island.


6.00pm to midnight:

Gentle East breezes to light East airs. Overcast, hazy, misty.

6.05pm: (20.2) In log.

6.20pm: Came to an anchor in Zapadni Bay, St George Island, in 11½ fathoms water, 35 fathoms port chain.


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24 June 1916

Zapadni Bay, St George Island

Lat 56.27, Long -169.12


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle East breeze; mostly cloudy to overcast and misty.

6.00am: Underway, course S½W, over log (20.2). Crew at Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle East to ENE breezes, partly cloudy, misty. Smooth to choppy sea.

8.25am: (40.2) Course ENE½E. Weekly inspection of magazine, temperature 54° - 48°, tested flood cock. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle East breeze, partly clear to overcast, choppy sea.

12.19pm: (70.2) Course North.

2.41pm: (90.2) Course NW¼N.

3.57pm: (0.2) Course W¾N.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light to gentle East to ENE breeze; partly clear to overcast.

5.00pm: (9.2) Course SxW⅛W.

5.25pm: (12.7) Course S½W.

6.35pm: In log (22.5).

6.55pm: Came to anchor off St George Village in 11 fathoms of water to 35 fathoms of port chain. Received one sack of mail from St George Village for delivery to post office at Unalaska.


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25 June 1916

Off St George Village, St George Island, Alaska

Lat 56.28, Long -169.07


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to light ENE breeze; overcast.

Washed down decks.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to fresh ENE breezes, overcast, misty, choppy to moderate sea.

Rev. and Mrs P.P. Kashevaroff and their two grandchildren, Andrew Kashevaroff age 9 and Nina Kashevaroff age 7, of St George Island, came on board for transportation to Unalaska, authority Fleet Commander’s letter of June 3, 1916.

8.30am: (22.5) Underway, over log. Stood various courses to Eastern end of St George Island.

9.15am: (28.0) Tolstoi Point, St George Island, abeam, distant 1.0 mile. Course SE¼E.

10.00am: Held inspection. Watch ends, vessel on course SE¼E.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to moderate NE breeze, partly clear to overcast, moderate sea.

Standing SE¼E entire watch.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate to gentle NE breeze; overcast, mist to fog.

Standing SE¼E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle East to ESE breezes, thick fog to overcast and hazy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course SE¼E throughout watch.


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26 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle to light SSE breeze, overcast, misty, smooth sea.

Standing SE¼E entire watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SSE to East airs; fog to mostly cloudy.

6.35am: (93.6) Sighted Cape Cheerful, course SExE.

7.40am: (10.8) Course ESE. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light East airs to moderate SE breezes; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

8.05am: (4.5) Governor on Negus log having been broken, over Bliss log.

9.50am: (19.0) In Bliss log.

9.55am: (27.6) In Negus log. Ulakta Head abeam. Stood various courses up Iliuliuk Bay.

10.00am: Hoisted “GVHS”, this ship’s signal letter. Fleet Commander had answering pennant hoisted. Set “EL”, “May have permission to come to dock”, received answer “C” meaning yes. Stood various courses and speeds to dock at Unalaska where at 10.30am made fast, port side to.

Rev. and Mrs P.P. Kashevaroff and their two grandchildren, Andrew age 9 and Nina age 7, left this vessel. Mr Harry J. Christophers left this vessel and Mr J. Jungmeyer left this vessel.

Delivered to Assistant Agent H.J. Christophers, Alaska Fisheries Service, 9 boxes fox skins. Turned over to Postmaster Unalaska, 8 sacks mail.

Sounded alarm for fire drill at 11.27.20am, first water 11.29.20am.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate SE breeze, partly clear.

1.00pm: Quarters. Infantry drill on shore. Aiming and sighting drill. Made preparations for coaling. Gunner F.C.C. Green detached to assist Fleet Commander’s aide in putting rifle range, Unalaska, in commission. Cut out after boiler and cut in forward boiler at 3.00pm, fires having been started in the latter at 11.00am.

Filling fresh water tanks. Received from Alaska Commercial Company 604 pounds of fresh beef.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SE breeze, partly clear.

6.50pm: Coast Guard Cutter “McCulloch” made fast. The Commanding Officer called on Commanding Officer of “McCulloch”.


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27 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE airs, partly clear.

Completed preparations for coaling.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE airs; partly cloudy to overcast.

Draft, 11’8" forward; 14’3" aft.

8.00am: Commenced to coal ship. Throughout day carried on dotter, gallery and sub-caliber practice. All divisions are ready for target practice with RF guns. Men employed throughout day in coaling ship. Omitted quarters on account of coaling.

4.00pm: Stopped coaling for the day having received 127 tons 672 pounds of coal from the Alaska Commercial Company.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to breezes; overcast, hazy and drizzling.


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28 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light variable airs; overcast to partly cloudy.

7.00am: Recommenced coaling ship and gallery practice.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light to moderate SW breeze; overcast to partly clear.

11.00am: Finished coaling ship, receiving today 58 tons 283 pounds of coal from Alaska Commercial Company. Draft after coaling 14’5” forward, 14’1" aft.

Deprived L.A. Johansen, Seaman, of first liberty on vessel’s arrival at Seattle for failing to turn out to stand anchor watch last night. Deprived C. Hansen, Quartermaster, of one liberty on vessel’s arrival at Seattle for not seeing that proper anchor watches were being stood.

Crew scrubbing ship after coaling. Omitted quarters and drills on account of necessary cleaning after coaling ship. Held gallery target practice.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SW breeze; partly clear.


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29 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SW to SE breeze; cloudy to overcast and rainy.

Crew scrubbing ship.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE breeze, overcast.

Crew scrubbing ship, inside and out, after coaling. Gunner and four men working on rifle range ashore. 6-pounder sub-caliber practice; expended 220 rounds .30 caliber ammunition.

3.30pm: Quarters. Shifted hammocks and bags. Day signal drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breeze to airs, overcast, rainy and misty.


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30 June 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh SE to moderate West breeze, overcast, squally.

Crew scrubbing hammocks and bags.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate West to fresh SSE breezes; overcast to partly cloudy, squally.

Men employed throughout day in scrubbing canvas and variously about and below decks.

Stored whale boat #110 in Alaska Commercial Company’s store house for safe keeping until this vessel’s departure for Seattle. Held sub-caliber practice throughout day. Engineer’s force employed in installing shaper in machine shop.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by signal drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW to fresh South breezes; partly cloudy to overcast, squally, rain.


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Abstract


Officers present 270

Warrant Officers present 120

Enlisted men present 1731

Passengers present 60


Drills

Daily Quarters 20; General Quarters 1;Battery and Powder Division 5; Dotter Practice 1; Infantry 3; Infantry ashore 2; Magazine inspection 4; Abandon ship 1; Collision 1; Fire Quarters 5; Day signals 13; Night Signals 1; Clothing inspection 1; Resuscitation 3; Inspection 3; Aiming and Sighting drill 1; Gallery 2; Sub caliber 3


Supply accounts


Coal:

On hand June 1, 279 tons 1092 pounds

Received 185 tons 955 pounds

Total 464 tons 2047 pounds

Expended 186 tons 767 pounds

Remaining June 30, 278 tons 1280 pounds


Rations:

On hand May 31, 2014

Received 0

Total 2014

Expended 1461

Remaining 553


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LOG BOOK – JULY 1st 1916 TO DECEMBER 31st 1916


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Scan details

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Cover – July 1916

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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner


26 Jun 1916

Detached at Unalaska

William Ker

Seaman

4 Jun 1916


Joined at Unalaska from “Thetis”

Carl Arbid Ohlund

Seaman

4 Jun 1916


Also mentioned as Carl Arvid Ohlund
Joined at Unalaska from “Thetis”

Oscar Seeland

Coxswain

4 Jun 1916


Joined at Unalaska from “Thetis”


[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Mr. Jack Jungmeyer

Correspondent of Enterprise Newspaper Association

Aboard for transportation at Unalaska on 4 Jun 1916
Left at Unalaska on 26 Jun 1916

Mr. G. Dallas Hanna

Bureau of Fisheries

Aboard at St Paul on 10 Jun 1916
Left at St Paul on 20 Jun 1916

Paul A. Merculief

Attendant Bureau of Fisheries

Aboard at St Paul on 10 Jun 1916
Left at St Paul on 20 Jun 1916

Harry J. Christophers

Assistant agent Alaska Fisheries Service

Aboard at St Paul for transportation to Unalaska on 20 Jun 1916
Left at Unalaska on 26 1916

Reverend Peter Petrov Kashevarof


Aboard with wife and two grandchildren at St. George for transportation to Unalaska on 25 Jun 1916
Left at Unalaska on 26 Jun 1916



LOGS FOR JULY 1916


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Title page – July 1916

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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs. F. G. Dodge, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, Lincoln Hotel, Seattle.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs. L. C. Covell, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle.




Charles Frederick Seiter

2nd Lieutenant

Mrs. C. F. Seiter, 2709 St. Paul Street, Baltimore.




Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. J. E. Stika, 1453 Chapin Street, Washington.




Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. F. C. Allen, 5741 Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, 1304 7th Street NW, Washington.




Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer (father), Frankfort, Michigan.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

J. J. Fox, MD (father), 786 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, California.





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Extracts from regulations


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1 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong South breezes; overcast to partly cloudy, squally, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Began regular Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Strong South breeze, squally; partly clear.

Crew employed at usual Saturday cleaning. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 58°. Tested magazine flood cock.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong to fresh South breeze, squally; partly clear.


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2 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light ENE airs; cloudy to overcast and drizzling.

Crew performed usual Sunday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm and variable breezes, partly clear.

10.00am: Muster followed by inspection of vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate West to fresh SW breeze, partly clear to overcast, passing showers latter part, squally.


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3 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SW breeze, partly clear. Crew performed morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE airs, partly cloudy.

Honorably discharged Carl Arvid Ohlund, Seaman, expiration full term of original enlistment.

9.00am: Started fires in after boiler. Men employed in painting top sides and variously.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill ashore and boat drill under oars. Conducted small arms target practice throughout day. Expended 540 rounds .30 caliber ammunition.

1.30pm: Cut in after boiler.

3.00pm: Cut out forward boiler


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs; overcast, hazy.


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4 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NW airs; overcast hazy.

Morning duties performed.

8.00am: Full dressed ship.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, hazy.

Suspended all unnecessary work and devoted the day to games and athletic contests in conjunction with the “McCulloch”.

12.00pm: Fired National Salute. Expended 21 rounds of 6-pounder saluting charges. Re-enlisted Carl Arvid Ohlund as Seaman. Honorably discharged John Clifford Bryan, Ship’s Writer, expiration of fourth enlistment.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, hazy.


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5 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SE breeze to Light NW airs, overcast, hazy, smooth.

Re-enlisted John Clifford Bryan this day as Ship’s Writer.

Received from Postmaster, Unalaska, Alaska, one sack mail for St George Island and one sack mail for St Paul Island. Received from Radio Station, Dutch Harbor, one box marked “condenser” for delivery to Radio Station, St Paul Island. Received from Russian Church, Unalaska, one box marked candles for delivery to Russian Church, St George Island. Received from Alaska Commercial Company the following: 1000 pounds potatoes, 180 pounds onions, 80 pounds turnips and 281 pounds fresh beef.

Crew variously employed. Compared chronometers with “McCulloch”.

1.30pm: Cast off. Stood out.

2.12pm: (21.2) Ulakta Head, course NW¼N.

3.00pm: (7.0) Cape Cheerful abeam, 2.0 miles, course NW⅜W.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held day signal and resuscitation drills. Received from “McCulloch” on invoice: 100 pounds fresh water soap, 100 pounds salt water soap, 45 rolls toilet paper, 10 cakes sapolia.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle NE breeze; overcast.

Standing NW⅜W.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to light NE breezes; overcast, rainy; smooth sea.

Vessel on course NW⅜W throughout watch.


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6 July 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 56.35, Long -169.32


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NE breeze, overcast, rainy, smooth.

Steaming NW⅜W.

12.50am: (16.1) “Manning” off port beam bound for Unalaska.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light airs to breeze, NE; overcast, drizzling.

Standing NW⅜W. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NE airs; overcast, misty, drizzling to foggy, smooth sea.

Men employed variously throughout forenoon. Vessel on course NW⅜W throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light ENE breeze to NE airs, overcast, fog first part, misty last part, smooth.

1.09pm: (16.5) Sighted St George Island, course NNE for off Tolstoi Point.

1.53pm: (22.3) Course NNE⅜E.

3.00pm: (30.9) Tolstoi Point abeam, 1.4 miles distant, stood various course to off Village, St George Island, where stopped at 3.50pm and delivered one sack mail to Agent and one box marked “candles” to Russian Church. Received mail for St Paul Island.

3.30pm: Held quarters.

3.31.00pm: Fire alarm. Water in 42 seconds. Day signal drill.

3.55pm: Over log (34.7), ahead; stood out.

4.00pm: (35.0) Course NW¾W.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light North airs; overcast, misty first part.

Standing NW¾W.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light NE airs; overcast, smooth sea.

Stood various courses around Reef Point, St Paul Island.

9.00pm: (74.9) In log. Stood various courses to an anchor at 9.10pm in 8 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain, in Village Cove, St Paul Island. Delivered to Agent and caretaker one sack US mail, one box candles for Russian Church and one box containing condenser for Radio Station.


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7 July 1916


Village Cove, St Paul Island, Alaska

Lat 57.37, Long -170.73


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast, foggy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm, foggy to hazy, smooth sea.

Mr G.D. Hanna, US Bureau of Fisheries, came on board for transportation to St Matthew Island and return, authority Fleet Commander’s letter of June 3, 1916.

8.55am: Underway,

9.00am: (74.9) Over log, and started ahead on course West.

9.38am: (79.9) Southwest Point, St Paul Island, abeam distant 1.0 mile.

10.00am: (82.9) Course NW.

11.45am: (96.9) Course NNW¾W and so to end of watch. Overhauled engine room telegraph and bell pulls and they are in good order. Men employed in scrubbing oars, and variously about and below decks.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, hazy first part, smooth.

Crew variously employed. Standing NNW¾W.

3.30pm: Quarters; stations for collision and abandon ship.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Calm to light variable airs; cloudy to overcast.

Standing NNW¾W.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light NNW breezes; overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course NNW¾W throughout watch.

11.45pm: Started fires in forward boiler.


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8 July 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 60.32, Long -172.35


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NNW breeze, overcast, hazy, smooth.

Standing NNW¾W.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light NNW breeze to airs; overcast, smooth.

3.00am: Made land ahead.

7.60am: (55.6) Course NxW. Crew began Saturday cleaning.

4.45am: Cut in forward boiler and cut out after boiler at 7.30am.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm, overcast, smooth sea.

Stood various courses up close to Cape Upright where at 10.15am stopped and took photographs of South end of island. Cape Upright, St Matthew Island, bearing NNE, distant 2.0 miles.

10.20am: Ahead various courses.

10.22am: (83.3) In log. Stood various courses to an anchor at 11.10am in 8 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain, close to St Matthew Island. Cape Upright (over the land) bearing ExN, distant 1.9 miles.

Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning. It was observed that St Matthew Island as plotted and also sounded are incorrect.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast.

Mr G.D. Hanna and officers and men went ashore and explored South East end of St Matthew Island and collected specimens for Department of Agriculture. Inspected magazine and tested flood cock: temperature 52° - 54°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast.


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9 July 1916

Off St Matthew Island, Alaska

Lat 60.47, Long -172.58


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs to gentle breezes, SSE; overcast, mist to rainy.

Morning routine observed.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle SSE to South breezes, overcast, foggy, drizzling. Smooth sea.

8.35am: (83.3) Underway, over log, course SxE¼E.

9.10am: (85.5) Course ENE.

9.44am: (88.2) Course NE.

10.18am: (91.5) Course NNW⅛W.

10.20am: (92.4) Course NW½W.

11.13am: (96.9) Course WNW⅝W.

11.30am: (99.0) Course SW¾W.

11.50am: (1.1) Course SxE and so watch ends. Throughout watch vessel was stopped at regular intervals in order to sound. Held inspection.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle South to SW breeze, overcast, foggy, drizzling first part, smooth sea.

12.30pm: Stood inshore, slowed, to anchorage North of Eastern end of St Matthew Island.

12.50pm: Anchored in 10 fathoms to 45 fathoms starboard cable. While standing in sighted seven schools of walrus, approximately five hundred. Mr G.D. Hanna, officers and men went ashore, explored St Matthew Island in the vicinity of the anchorage and collected specimens for the Department of Agriculture. Sounding fog signal during fog.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle breeze to light airs, SW; fog, overcast.

6.30pm: Mr G.D. Hanna, officers and crew returned.


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10 July 1916

Off St Matthew Island, Alaska

Lat 60.46, Long -172.65


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light Westerly airs, overcast, misty.

Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light WNW breezes; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Men employed variously throughout morning in painting and variously below decks.

11.55am: Underway.

12.00pm: (2.6) Over log, course NxE¼E.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light WNW to gentle SW breeze, partly clear, smooth.

1.20pm: (12.7) At charted position of rocks shown NxW¾W from Cape Upright, St Matthew Island, slowed down, sounded in 38 fathoms. Although the atmosphere was clear, nothing resembling the charted rocks Coast and Geodesic Survey Chart #83023 could be seen within a radius of 15 miles.

1.30pm: (14.3) Course W½S, ahead cruising speed.

1.50pm: (17.3) Course North.

2.08pm: (18.7) Course SSW¼W for St Matthew Island.

3.30pm: Quarters, day signal and infantry drills. Crew employed painting white paintwork, spar deck.

3.43pm: (30.6) In log, stood various courses in shore, slow speed, sounding.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle South breezes, thick fog.

4.05pm: Came to an anchor close to St Matthew Island, Glory of Russia Cape, bearing NW½N, distant 7.3 miles, in 9 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Mr G.D. Hanna and party of ships’ complement went ashore to obtain specimens.


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11 July 1916

St Matthew Island, Alaska

Lat 60.50, Long -172.81


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light East airs, overcast, foggy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to variable light airs; overcast, fog clearing at times.

Mr G.D. Hanna and party of ship’s complement went ashore to collect specimens.

1.00pm: Underway standing to anchorage where beach showed landing between cliffs, anchoring at 2.00pm in 8 fathoms water to 30 fathoms starboard chain. Glory of Russia Cape bearing NWxN, 4.5 miles.

3.30pm: Quarters, battery drill, signal drill, boat drill under oars

3.55pm: Underway standing to anchorage off beach to the eastward, shifting position for purpose of picking up shore parties.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, fog.

4.10pm: Anchored in 7 fathoms of water to 30 fathoms of starboard chain, Glory of Russia Cape bearing NW⅞N, distant 5.4 miles.

8.15pm: Underway, standing to anchorage on East side of Glory of Russia Cape, anchoring at 9.10pm in 8 fathoms of water to 30 fathoms of starboard chain; Glory of Russia Cape bearing N¾W, distant 1.6 miles.

Broke one oar in sailing launch. Mr Hanna, Commanding Officer and party of ship’s complement landed on beach and found a house which had been constructed by L.L. Lane and reported by “Manning” in 1913. Evidence showed that the house had been occupied by poachers since being found by “Manning” in 1913. As it was evident that this house had been constructed by trespassers on a government reservation and had been used by poachers in the past and could be used only by future poachers, it was burned down. The following notice was nailed on the door to the house: “Notice, June 24, 1912. This is the property of L.L. Lane. All persons are warned against trespassing hereon or removing any property. L.L. Lane”. The door was removed and will be turned over to the Fleet Commander at Unalaska.


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12 July 1916

St Matthew Island, Alaska

Lat 60.58, Long -172.92


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh to moderate SW breeze; overcast, fog.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle WSW to moderate SSE breeze, overcast, misty, rainy.

Mr G.D. Hanna and part of ship’s complement went ashore to collect specimens. Crew employed variously under cover. Expended 21 pounds black powder, 21 primers and 21 wads in reloading 21 6-pounder saluting charges. Quarters omitted on account of rain. Boat drill under oars.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SSE to fresh WSW breeze, overcast, drizzling, foggy.


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13 July 1916

St Matthew Island, Alaska

Lat 60.62, Long -172.93


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh to moderate SW breeze, overcast, drizzling first part, foggy.

Crew performed morning duties.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate SW to South breezes, partly cloudy to overcast and foggy, groundswell.

During the forenoon Mr G.D. Hanna and party from the vessel were ashore collecting specimens.

11.15:am (30.6) Underway, over log. Stood out on various courses to Glory of Russia Cape.

11.47am: (55.2) Glory of Russia Cape abeam, distant 1.0 mile, course WxN.

12.20pm: (39.5) In log.

12.30pm: Came to an anchor in 12 fathoms water 45 fathoms starboard chain, close to Hall Island. Position of anchorage, Glory of Russia Cape bearing ExS, distant 3.8 miles. Mr G.D. Hanna and party from this vessel were ashore on Hall Island during afternoon gathering specimens.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by fire alarm for drill at 3.31.00pm, first water 3.31.27pm. Held signal, infantry and boat drills under oars. Men employed variously throughout day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SSE breezes, overcast, foggy.


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14 July 1916

Hall Island, Alaska

Lat 60.27, Long -172.99


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SSE to light ESE breezes; overcast, foggy drizzling.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate SSE to SE breezes, overcast, rainy to misty; smooth to moderate sea.

8.25am: (39.5) Underway, over log. Stood various courses around Hall Island and throughout Sarichef Strait.

9.05am: (43.0) Course SW½S.

9.46am: (48.0) Course SExS, Southern point of Hall Island bearing NNE½E, distant 6.0 miles. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate ESE breeze, foggy to overcast and hazy, moderate sea.

Standing SExS.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held clothing inspection. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh ESE breeze to moderate ENE gale; overcast, rain.

Standing SExS.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to fresh ENE gale; overcast, rainy, moderate to rough sea.

8.00pm: Reduced speed to 65 rpm. Vessel on course SExS throughout watch, rolling and pitching easily.


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15 July 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 57.95, Long -171.10


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh gale to strong breeze, East; overcast, rain, moderate sea.

Steaming SExS.

3.10am: (57.1) Speed 70 revolutions per minute.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh ESE breeze; overcast, foggy.

Standing SExS. Began Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate ESE breezes; overcast, foggy, moderate sea.

10.00am: (1.4) Course SE½E. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle ESE breeze, overcast, foggy, passing showers; broken, irregular sea.

Standing SE½E.

1.45pm: Received following radiogram: “Upon completion St Matthew duty land Hanna St Paul and return Unalaska. “Manning” will transport Hanna between St Paul and St George. 10015. Broadbent”. Inspected magazine; flood cock; temperature 48° to 57°.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle SE breeze; overcast, foggy, lifting at times.

7.15pm: (72.0) Sighted the West end of St Paul Island course SSE⅝E.

7.45pm: (76.3) Course SxE⅝E

8.00pm: Increased speed in order to make anchorage before dark.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE to East breeze; overcast.

Stood around the West end of St Paul Island for Village Cove.

9.30pm: In log (92.2)

9.40pm: Anchored in Village Cove, St Paul Island, in 7¼ fathoms of water to 30 fathoms of starboard chain. Mr G.D. Hanna left the vessel.


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16 July 1916

Village Cove, St Paul Island, Alaska

Lat 56.67, Long -169.97


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle to moderate NE breeze; overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate NE breezes, overcast, foggy at times, cross sea.

8.05am: Underway.

8.10am: (92.2) Over log, stood various courses out of Village Cove to Reef Point.

8.30am: (95.2) Reef Point, St Paul Island, abeam, distant 1.0 mile, course SE½S and so to end of watch.

Omitted muster on account of vessel being underway; held inspection. H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, sick and off duty. Assigned E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, to temporary duty in radio room.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate NE breeze, overcast, fog, cross sea, light SW swell.

Standing SE½S.

1.00am: (30.6) Course SE⅝E.

1.15am: (32.7) Sighted St George Island bearing NE¾E.

3.45am: Began sounding fog signal on account of heavy fog.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle SE breeze; overcast, fog at intervals.

Standing SE⅝E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NE to NNE breezes, overcast and drizzling to partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Moon showing at intervals. Vessel on course SE⅝E throughout watch.


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17 July 1916

At sea, Bering Sea

Lat 54.09, Long -166.82


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light to gentle NNE to North breeze, partly clear to overcast, moderate sea.

Standing SE⅝E.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate NNW breeze; overcast, hazy, moderate swell.

Crew washed down. Standing SE⅝E.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh NW breeze, overcast, hazy, moderate sea.

H. Crook, Electrician, Third Class, returned to duty, and E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, relieved from duty in radio room.

11.25am: Sighted land bearing South.

11.40am: (17.4) Course SExE½E and so to end of watch. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate SW to fresh and gentle WSW breeze, overcast to partly clear, hazy, passing rain squalls first part, moderate to smooth sea.

12.00pm: (19.8) Course ExS.

12.15pm: (22.0) Course E¾N for Cape Kalekta.

1.18pm: (30.9) Wislow Island abeam, 2.7 miles distant.

1.47pm: (34.6) Course SE⅛E for off Ulakta Head

2.50pm: Stood various courses up Iliuliuk Bay.

3.10pm: (45.9) In log off can buoy number 1. Set ship’s numbers, GVHS. Received signal (J) “Anchor” from Fleet Commander. Proceeded to anchorage.

3.20pm: Anchored off wharf, Unalaska, Alaska, in 10¼ fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard cable.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held day signal drill.

3.35.02pm: Fire alarm for drill; water in 31 seconds. “McCulloch” and lighthouse tender “Kukui” in port.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle WSW to light SSW breeze, overcast, drizzling rain.

Received two copies circular letter #135 and one copy circular relative boat numbers


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18 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate to fresh SSW breeze, overcast.

Usual morning routine. Gunner ashore preparing range for small arms target practice.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh SSW to SW breezes; overcast, rainy.

8.25am: Underway and stood to dock where at 8.50am tied up starboard side to. During forenoon held small arms target practice but had to discontinue it on account of bad weather. Expended 250 rounds .30 caliber ball ammunition, 50 black pasters, 200 buff pasters, and 4 “B” targets.

Men employed in taking on board articles that had been stowed in store house on shore. Engineer’s force employed in cleaning after boiler.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of bad weather.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SW breezes to light South airs; overcast, drizzling.


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19 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NNE airs to calm, overcast, foggy.

Morning duties performed. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; overcast and foggy to partly clear.

Crew at target practice and variously employed. Engineer’s force continued cleaning after boiler.

9.30am: Held quarters, followed by infantry drill ashore in conjunction with infantry section of “McCulloch” as provided by Regulations 102- 5. Expended at target practice, 410 rounds, .30 caliber cartridges, 150 black pasters and 350 buff pasters. Honorably discharged First Oiler George Cook, expiration of 10th enlistment.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly clear to overcast and fog.


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20 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; overcast, dense fog.

Crew performed morning duties. Engineer’s force continued cleaning after boiler.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NNE breeze, partly clear, fog last part.

Re-enlisted George Cook as First Oiler. Crew stowed gasoline engine received from “Thetis” on deck, scrubbing and touching in outside and variously employed. Carpenter overhauling power launch. Held small arms target practice.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held day signal and battery drills. Expended 400 rounds .30 caliber ammunition, 500 pasters and 2 “B” targets.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NNE airs to calm, overcast, foggy.


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21 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light South airs and calm, overcast, foggy.

Crew at routine work.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE airs to breezes, partly cloudy, foggy.

Conducted small arms target practice throughout day. Expended 585 rounds .30 caliber ball cartridges, 200 pasters, black, 500 pasters, buff.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of necessary work and target practice. Took whale boat #110 on board from store house for transportation to Port Townsend. Finished cleaning after boiler. Carpenter overhauling launch. Crew employed cleaning boats and variously.

Received on invoices from “McCulloch” 517 gallons Gargoyle marine engine oil No 1. Received on board for transportation to Valdez from Mr H.J. Christophers, Assistant Agent, Bureau of Fisheries: nine boxes of fox skins said to contain 420 blue and 20 white fox skins. Detailed C. Kemura, Wardroom Steward, to duty in cabin.


4.00pm to Meridian:

Light NE breezes to calm. foggy.


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22 July 1916

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.97, Long -166.46


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast, foggy.

Morning duties performed. Finished filling all ship’s fresh water tanks. Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light NNW airs, foggy, overcast, smooth sea.

Prepared to get underway. Received from Postmaster, Unalaska, one sack US mail for Seward and one sack US mail for Unga.

The following persons, with their baggage, came on board for transportation in accordance with authority of letters of Commanding Officer, Bering Sea Fleet, dated July 19, 1916: Mrs H. Richards (a native Alaskan woman), and son George, age 11, to Unga; Mrs F.L. Goodwin, to Valdez; Mrs A.W. Newhall, Edith Newhall, and Chester Newhall, to Valdez; Miss E. Rupermann to Valdez; Michael Nestor, to Valdez; Deputy US Marshal Paul Buckley; Guards; Dr. A. W. Newhall and H.C. Kavanaugh; prisoners A.E. McLean, Emil Anderson, Jesus Hardado, Peter Cordia, H.T. Park, Hart G. Close, Jose Manguerra y Marcale, Clement Globo, Manuel Leyva, Tony Cabello, all to Valdez; H.J. Christophers, Assistant Agent, Bureau of Fisheries, to Seward; J.C. Ridpath to Seattle, guest of the Commanding Officer [authority mostly illegible].

11.00am: Underway. “McCulloch” sent “TDL”, Wish you a pleasant voyage, we answering “XOR”, thank you. Stood various courses away from dock and down Iliuliuk Bay.

11.10am: Over log (45.9).

11.28am: (48.0) Ulakta Head abeam, course N⅜E.

12.00pm: (52.1) Course NxE and so watch ends. Men employed variously throughout morning. Received from Alaska Commercial Company, 1000 pounds potatoes, 50 pounds carrots, 54 pounds cabbage.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to gentle North, partly clear, smooth, foggy.

Standing various courses through Akutan Pass into Avatanak Strait.

3.44pm: (78.9) Course NE¼N. Inspected magazine; temperature 60° to 53°. Flood cock tested.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable breeze to airs, overcast, fog.

Stood various courses through Avatanak Strait.

5.15pm: (90.0) Basalt Rock abeam, distant 1.5 miles, course NExE.

6.20pm: (98.5) Course E⅜S.

6.55pm: (3.5) In log, stood into Tigalda Bay anchoring at 7.10pm in 10 fathoms water to 30 fathoms starboard chain, Southwest headland bearing SWxW½W, 0.6 miles distant.


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23 July 1916

Tigalda Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.43, Long -164.00


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light West airs to SW breeze; overcast, fog.

6.05am: Underway, standing out, over log (3.5).

6.15am: (4.5) On course NNW, Northern entrance bluff abeam, distant (0.3) miles.

6.48am: (8.5) Course NE. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE airs to calm, thick fog to partly cloudy, and bright sunshine, smooth sea.

8.50am: (24.8) Course ENE, sounded in 38 fathoms water. Heard Scotch Cap fog signal throughout early part of watch.

10.00am: Omitted muster on account of vessel being underway, held inspection. Sounded up until 10.15am in from 38 to 46 fathoms water.

10.15am: Fog lifted.

10.45am: (39.7) Course NE¼E and so watch ends.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

Sounding fog signal. Standing NE¼E.

3.48pm: Half speed (80.0).

3.57pm: Sounded in 58 fathoms.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Calm; fog.

4.30pm: Slow speed.

4.35pm: (84.0) Course NxW¾W, sounding every ten minutes in 42 fathoms to 34 fathoms of water. Sounding fog signal.

5.50pm: In log (87.6), anchoring in 34 fathoms water to 90 fathoms starboard chain, no land in sight.


6.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South airs, overcast, foggy.


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24 July 1916

Off Bird Island, Alaska

Lat 55.03, Long -162.00


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light East breeze to airs, overcast.

Found vessel to be 0.5 mile to Westward of Bird Island.

4.25am: Underway, over log (87.6), standing around Bird Island to Southward and around Cape Pankof.

6.00am: (99.1) Cape Pankof bearing NW 0.7 mile, course NNE¼E.

7.55am: (14.0) Umga Island SExE½E, 2.0 miles, course NExN.


8.00am to meridian:

Light East to gentle ENE breezes, partly cloudy to overcast and hazy, smooth sea.

9.50am: (29.3) Course NE½E, Fox Island abeam, distant 0.5 miles.

10.35am: (35.7) Stag Point abeam, distant 0.5 miles, course NE¼E. Watch ends vessel heading and close to passage between Inner and Outer Iliasik Islands. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle ENE breeze, overcast, smooth sea. Standing various courses through the Iliasik Islands and to Northward of Ukolnoy Island.

3.25pm: (72.2) Course NExE¾E for off Jude Island. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held resuscitation and day signal drills.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light to gentle East breeze; overcast, fog.

5.10pm: (85.8) Course NE¼E. Standing through Unga Strait.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle East to SE breezes. Overcast, misty, smooth sea.

Stood various courses around Unga Island and into Korovin Strait.

9.00pm: (13.4) In log. Stood in by Range Island by Popof Reef buoy into Humboldt Harbor to an anchorage close to Sand Point, Popof Island, at 9.20pm in 15½ fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain. Position of anchorage, Sand Point bearing SSW, distant 0.5 mile. Set clocks ahead 20 minutes.

Mr Charles A. Giannini of Poland, New York, who had been collecting specimens of wildlife under authority of Department of Agriculture came on board and requested transportation to Seward. This was granted him by the Commanding Officer as there was no other means of transportation.


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25 July 1916

Sand Point, Popof Island, Alaska

Lat 55.18, Long -160.51


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light South airs, overcast, hazy to drizzling. smooth sea.

Morning duties performed. William Jones, Ben Jones, Jimmy Burdick, Otto Gentry, L.R. Grimswell, L.F. Hall, Ray Cromwell, Robert Knox, Pete Nelson, H. Flannery, Glen Cowden, Bert Boswell, R. Everett and W. Ashbright came on board and reported that they had been at work at Herenden Bay Cannery and that the work had given out. They were granted transportation to Seward by the Commanding Officer on account of the wreck of the mail steamer, and because the people of Sand Point were short of provisions, and as there were no other means of transportation.

T. Keough of the fishing schooner “Galilee” and Paul Benson of fishing schooner “City of Papeette” came on board and said that they had been blown away from their vessels and requested transportation to Seward. This was granted by the Commanding Officer for the reason given above.

7.35am: Underway. Stood various courses around Sand Point and down Popof Strait, and so watch ends.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NE airs, overcast, misty.

Stood into Delarof Harbor, anchoring at 9.25am in 12 fathoms water to 25 fathoms starboard chain. Mrs H. Richards, native woman, and son George left the vessel. Delivered to postmaster of Unga one sack mail received at Unalaska.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light NE breeze, overcast, hazy, smooth.

G.A. Cushing, R. Knudler, A. Johansen and R. Bang came on board from Unga Island and were granted transportation by the Commanding Officer, to Seward, on account of the wreck of the mail steamer and because of shortage of provisions at Unga Island, and because there is no other means of transportation.

B. Anderson (guard) and Simeon Bereskin, prisoner, came on board, authority Fleet Commander’s letter of July 19, 1916.

1.15pm: Underway, over log (13.4); stood out.

1.30pm: (14.5) Course NE½E.

2.32pm: (22.5) Course NxW¼W.

3.26pm: (29.4) Course NE¼N through Gorman Strait.

3.30pm: Quarters. Day signal drill. Received 385 pounds fresh beef from Peter Watanabe, Unga Island. Received one sack mail from Postmaster Unga Island for delivery to Postmaster Seward, Alaska.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light ENE breeze to airs; overcast.

4.20pm: (36.5) East End of Andronica Island abeam, distant 1.5 miles, course N¾E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light ENE airs to East breezes; overcast misty, smooth sea.

10.43pm: (86.5) Course NNE¾E and so to end of watch.


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26 July 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 56.67, Long -156.45


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light East airs, overcast, light fog, smooth sea.

Standing NNE¾E.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light South airs to SSW breeze; overcast, fog to rain.

Standing NNE¾E. Crew washed down.

8.00am: (59.1) Course NNE⅛E.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SSW breezes, overcast, rainy, smooth sea.

Men employed variously.

10.00am: (75.1) Foggy Cape, Sutwik Island, bearing WxN, distant 7.5 miles. Vessel on course NNE⅛E throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle SSW to light WSW breeze, overcast to partly clear, drizzling and hazy first part, smooth.

Standing NNE⅛E.

3.30pm: Quarters. Day signal drill. Crew variously employed.


4.00m to 8.00pm:

Light SW breeze; mostly cloudy.

Standing NNE⅛E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

9.30pm: (66.8) Course NxE⅝E.

10.15pm: (72.8) Course NNE⅛E, Cape Karluk bearing ENE⅞E, distant 6.5 miles.


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27 July 1916

At sea, Shelikof Strait

Lat 58.85, Long -152.67


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate to fresh SSW to South breeze, overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

Standing NNE⅛E.

2.45am: Slowed to 60 revolutions on account of fog.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate to gentle SSW to SW breeze; fog to partly clear.

4.30am: Fog lifting, increased speed to 70 revolutions.

7.00am: (40.2) Cape Steep, Afognak Island, bearing ESE, distant 3.8 miles, course N⅝E. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light to strong variable breezes; partly cloudy, smooth to choppy sea, bright sunshine.

Men employed variously Vessel on course NE⅝E throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate WNW gale to strong West breeze, partly clear, choppy sea.

1.36pm: (88.5) Course NE.

3.21pm: (100.0) Nord Island abeam, 2.5 miles distant, course NExE½E. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters. Day signal drill.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh to gentle West breeze; partly clear.

6.45pm: (22.6) East Chugach Island Light bearing NNW½W, distant 5.0 miles.

7.30pm: Reduced speed to 50 revolutions.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle West breezes to light NW airs; partly cloudy, foggy, smooth sea.

11.41pm: (51.6) Course NNE½E and so to end of watch. Sounding fog signal throughout watch.


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28 July 1916

At sea, Gulf of Alaska

Lat 59.98, Long -149.37


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NNE airs, overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

Standing NNE½E. Sounding fog signal entire watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light NNE airs; overcast, fog lifting at end.

6.20am: Increased to 70 revolutions.

7.00am: (91.5) Course NxW.

7.10am: (93.8) Seal Rocks sighted, bearing NW¼N. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NNE airs, overcast, smooth sea.

10.05am: (15.7) Pilot Rock abeam, distant 0.5 miles, course NxW¾W. Stood various courses up Resurrection Bay.

12.05pm: (31.2) Caines Head abeam, distant 0.5 miles. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast to partly clear, smooth.

Standing various courses up Resurrection Bay.

1.10pm: Made fast to wharf at Seward, Alaska. Delivered to Postmaster, Seward, Alaska, one sack mail from Unga Island, Alaska, and one sack mail from Unalaska, Alaska.

The following passengers left the vessel: Mrs F.L. Goodwin, H.J. Christopher, Michael Nestor, Charles A. Giannini, William Jones, Ben Jones, Jimmy Burdick, Otto Gentry, L.E. Greenwell, L.F. Hall, Ray Cromwell, Robert Knox, Pete Nelson, H. Flannery, Glen Cowden, Bert Boswell, T. Keough, Paul Benson, G.A. Cushing, R. Knudler, A. Johansen, R. Bang.

Commanding Officer conferred with US Judge Brown and US Marshal Brennerman relative to duty in Cook Inlet.

3.30pm: Quarters; battery drill. Delivered nine boxes of furs said to contain 420 blue and 20 white fox skins to Mr H.J. Christopher, Agent, Bureau of Fisheries, to be shipped South by express.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly clear.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.00 in the morning.

9.30pm: L.B. Hanson, Quartermaster, relieved from duty on account of inattention to duty and disobedience of orders. Received from Borgen Grocery 500 pounds potatoes and 100 pounds onions.

Received 6 dozen buttons, brass, medium, from Depot, Arundel Cove, 8 copies Special Order No.11, 8 copies Special Order [illegible], 2 copies Navy Department Circular of June 7, 1916, relative small arms target practice; 16 copies Circular Letter No. 36; 13 copies each of General Orders No. 1- 6, Special Order No. 12, and Circular Letter 1-12; 30 copies Form #32, monthly report of examinations for certificate of lifeboatmen; 100 copies new form 2502, physical examination applicant for enlistment, and returned 5 remaining old copies to Headquarters. Received 7 boat plates for ship’s boats from Depot, and returned old plates to Headquarters.


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29 July 1916

Seward, Alaska

Lat 59.88, Long -148.69


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NNE breeze; partly clear.

Liberty party returned.

7.30am: Underway, over log (35.9), standing down Resurrection Bay.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle variable breezes to calm, partly cloudy, to overcast, smooth sea.

W. Reifschneider, acting Water Tender, restricted to limits of vessel for 45 days for not appearing for watch. B. Griffen, Water Tender, restricted to vessel pending trial by minor court for bringing liquor on board. L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, restricted to limits of vessel for 60 days for inattention to duty and direct disobedience of orders. Detailed Quartermaster N. Evanger to regular Quartermaster’s watch and Quartermaster L.B. Hansen to duty on deck. Stood various courses down Resurrection Bay and out between Hive and Renard Islands.

8.24am: (44.0) Caines Head abeam, distant 0.5 miles.

9.44am: (47.2) Course NExE⅜E, Barwell Island abeam, distant 0.5 miles. Found log was fouled and took it in, cleaned it and put it over again.

11.20am: (58.9) Cape Fairfield abeam, distant 4.3 miles. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South breeze, partly clear, hazy first part, foggy part of watch, smooth sea.

12.48pm: (65.0) Course NE½E.

2.14pm: (80.6) Point Elrington abeam, 1.4 miles, course NNE⅜E. Stood various courses through Latouche Passage. Fire alarm at 1.44.40pm, first water in 48 seconds. Inspected magazines, flood cock tested, temperature 54° to 65°. Sounding fog signal during fog.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light South breeze; mostly clear, hazy. Stood along East side of Knight Island and into Snug Harbor.

5.37pm: (7.4) In log.

5.55pm: Anchored in Snug Harbour in 15 fathoms water to 45 fathoms starboard chain, Discovery Point bearing NE 0.8 mile.


6.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.


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30 July 1916

Snug Harbor, Knight Island, Alaska

Lat 60.84, Long -146.91


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NNE breezes; clear to overcast and foggy, smooth sea.

6.15am: Underway.

6.25am: (6.5) Over log. Stood out of Snug Harbor and toward Seal Island on course N¾E. Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable to NE airs; overcast, smooth sea.

Omitted muster on account of vessel underway, held inspection.

8.25am: (24.0) Seal Island nun buoy abeam, distant 0.6 miles, course NxE.

9.11am: (30.0) Smith Island Light abeam, distant 0.8 miles. Course N⅛E. Watch ends, vessel entering Valdez Arm.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs to moderate WSW breeze; overcast to partly clear.

1.50pm: (67.1) Course North. Stood various courses toward Valdez.

3.00pm: In log (76.7).

3.30pm: Made fast to wharf at Valdez, Alaska.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle WSW breeze to calm; partly clear to overcast.

The following persons left the vessel: A.B. Anderson, guard; A.E. McLean, E. Anderson, J. Hurdado, P. Cordia, H.T. Park, H.G. Close, J. Manguerra y Marcale, C. Globo, T. Cabello, S. Bereskin and M. Leyva, prisoners. The other passengers requested to remain aboard until the arrival of the “Admiral Watson”, bound for Seattle.

4.00pm: Delivered “Charges and Specification” to Water Tender Bernard Griffin to be tried by a minor Coast Guard Court.


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31 July 1916

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 61.126, Long -146.345


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light East airs; overcast to partly clear and hazy.

Crew getting ship ready for coaling. Liberty party returned. Draft before coaling, forward 12’0", aft 14’2".


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW breeze to gentle WSW breeze, mostly clear.

Coaling ship. Quarters and drills omitted on account of coaling ship.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle WSW breeze to calm, mostly clear to clear.

5.00pm: Finished coaling having received 140 tons Comex coal from Valdez Dock Company. Draft after coaling 14’3" forward, 14’ aft. Granted liberty to one watch until 6.30 in the morning.

The following passengers left the vessel: Mrs A.W. Newhall, Miss E. Rupermann, Dr. A. W. Newhall, Edith Newhall, Chester Newhall, Deputy US Marshal Paul Buckley, and Mr H.C. Kavanaugh, a guard.

7.55pm: Cast off to clear dock for steamer "Watson".

8.10pm: Made fast to City Dock, port side to.


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Abstract


Officers present 279

Warrant Officers present 124

Enlisted men present 1798

Passengers present 297


Drills:

Daily Quarters 16; Battery and Powder Division 3; Infantry 2; Infantry ashore (joint drill 1) 2; Magazine Inspection 5; Abandon Ship 1; Fire Quarters 4; Boat drill 4; Collision 1; Day signals 11; Clothing inspection 1; Muster 1; Inspection 5; Small arms target practice 5; National Salute 1; Resuscitation 2


Supply accounts:


Coal on hand July 1, 278 tons 1280 pounds

Received 140 tons

Total 418 tons 1280 pounds

Expended 171 tons 260 pounds

Remaining July 31, 247 tons 1020 pounds


Rations on hand June 30, 553

Received 4692

Total 5245

Expended 1519

Remaining 3726


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[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Mr. G. Dallas Hanna

Bureau of Fisheries

Aboard at St Paul on 7 Jul 1916
Left at St Paul on 15 Jul 1916

Mrs. H. Richards


Aboard with son for transportation to Unga on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Delarof Harbor on 25 Jul 1916

Mrs. F. L. Goodwin


Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Mrs. A. W. Newhall


Aboard with childrens for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 31 Jul 1916

Miss E. Rupermann


Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 31 Jul 1916

Michael Nestor


Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Paul Buckley

Deputy US Marshal

Aboard for transportation on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 31 Jul 1916

Dr. A. W. Newhall

Guard

Aboard for transportation on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 31 Jul 1916

H. C. Kavanaugh

Guard

Aboard for transportation on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 31 Jul 1916

A. E. McLean

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Emil Anderson

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Jesus Hurdado

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Peter Cordia

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

H. T. Park

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Hart G. Close

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Jose Manguerra y Marcale

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Clement Globo

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Manuel Leyva

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Tony Cabello

Prisoner

Aboard for transportation to Valdez on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Harry J. Christophers

Assistant Agent Alaska Fisheries Service

Aboard for transportation to Seward on 22 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Mr. J. C. Ridpath


Aboard for transportation to Seattle on 22 Jul 1916

Mr. Charles A. Giannini


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 24 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

William Jones


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Ben Jones


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Jimmy Burdick


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Otto Gentry


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

L. E. Greenwell


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

L. F. Hall


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Ray Cromwell


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Robert Knox


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Pete Nelson


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

H. Flannery


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Glen Cowden


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Bert Boswell


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

R. Everett


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916

W. Ashbright


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916

T. Keough

Crewman of schooner “Galilee”

Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

Paul Benson

Crewman of schooner “City of Papeete”

Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

G. A. Cushing


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

R. Knudler


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

A. Johansen


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

R. Bang


Aboard for transportation to Seward on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Seward on 28 Jul 1916

A. B. Anderson

Guard

Aboard on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916

Simeon Bereskin

Prisoner

Aboard on 25 Jul 1916
Left at Valdez on 30 Jul 1916



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1916


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Cover – August 1916

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Title page – August 1916


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs F. G. Dodge, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, Hotel Lincoln, Seattle.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs. L. C. Covell, Hotel Chelsea, Seattle.




Charles Frederick Seiter

2nd Lieutenant

Mrs. C. F. Seiter, 2709 St. Paul Street, Baltimore.


26 Aug 1916


Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. J. E. Stika, 1453 Chapin Street, Washington.




Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs F. C. Allen, 5741 Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, 1304 7th Street NW, Washington.




Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer (father), Frankfort, Michigan.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

J. J. Fox (father), 786 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, California.





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Extracts from regulations


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1 August 1916

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 60.82, Long -147.00 [estimate; -170.00 in log]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light East airs, mostly clear.

Cleaning ship after coaling. Prepared to get underway. Delayed departure until 8.00 o’clock to await rising tide, there not being sufficient depth of water to spring the vessel around the end of the wharf.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to gentle SSW breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, smooth sea.

8.00am: Underway.

8.10am: (76.7) Over log. Stood various courses out of Port Valdez.

9.30am: (87.1) Middle Rock Light abeam.

9.37am: (88.0) Course S⅛W.

11.08am: (99.0) Busby Island Light abeam, distant 1.8 miles. Men employed in cleaning paintwork. C. Kemura, Wardroom Steward, resumed duty in wardroom this day.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SSE to moderate South breeze, overcast, smooth sea.

1.45pm: (19.6) Course S⅝E.

2.44pm: (26.9) Smith Island Lighthouse abeam, 1.2 miles distant, course SxW½W.

3.40pm: (34.0) Seal Island Lighthouse abeam, 0.8 miles [distant], course S½E. Minor Coast Guard Court in session on case of Bernard Griffin, Water Tender. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters, collision and abandon ship drills.

3.33.32pm: Fire alarm; first water in 31 seconds.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate South breeze; overcast, fog at end.

7.35pm: (36.4) Point Helen bearing ENE¾E [sic], distant 2.4 miles, course S½E. On account of thick weather stood into Hanning Bay at 8.00.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate variable breezes to calm, overcast, misty.

Stood various courses into Hanning Bay, Montague Island, where at 8.10pm came to an anchor in 15 fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain. North Entrance Point tangent bearing NWxN,1.3 miles.


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2 August 1916

Hanning Bay, Montague island, Alaska

Lat 59.86, Long -148.38


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs; overcast, foggy, drizzling. Smooth sea.

8.55am: Underway.

9.04am: (65.9) Over log. Stood out of Hanning Bay.

9.09am: (55.6) Course W½S.

9.13am: (67.4) Course SWxS.

11.00am: (80.5) Course SWxW¼W, Danger Island bearing NNW, distant 2.2 miles. Men employed variously. Watch ends vessel on course SWxW¼W.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light North to gentle NNE breeze, overcast, misty and drizzling rain, smooth sea, light Southerly swell.

Standing SWxW¼W.

2.40pm: (8.8) Cape Mansfield abeam, 4.7 miles.

3.30pm: (14.7) Course SW⅞W.

3.43pm: (16.9) Course West. Quarters and drills omitted on account of rain. Crew variously employed. Minor Coast Guard Court in session on case of Bernard Griffin, Water Tender.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSE breeze; overcast, rain.

Stood various courses up Resurrection Bay.

5.00pm: (27.1) Caines Head abeam.

5.50pm: In log (33.2).

6.05pm: Made fast to wharf at Seward, Alaska, for the purpose of receiving on board US Deputy Marshal for cruise in Cook Inlet. Granted liberty to one watch.


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3 August 1916

Seward, Alaska

Lat 60.118, Long -149.43


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; overcast, rain.

Liberty party returned. Crew washed down. Vessel remaining in port awaiting US Deputy Marshal for trip to Cook Inlet.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light ESE airs, overcast, rainy, smooth sea.

Crew variously employed. Honorably discharged Sherman Murray, Coal Heaver, expiration of original enlistment. Vessel in port waiting for Deputy US Marshal Evans to come on board. Quarters and drills omitted on account of rain.

3.40pm: US Deputy Marshal Evans came on board, authority of Fleet Commander’s letter dated July 19, 1916.

3.45pm: Cast off and stood out. Course SE⅛E at 3.50pm, over log (33.2). Received the following from Bargen Grocery, Seward, Alaska: 850 pounds potatoes, 124 pounds onions.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable airs to gentle NW breeze; overcast, rainy.

4.50pm: (40.6) Caines Head Light bearing WxS, distant 0.5 miles, course SxE.

6.00pm: (49.2) West end of Rugged Island bearing ENE½E, distant 1.0 mile, course SSE½E.

6.48pm: (55.3) Pilot Rock bearing SWxW½W, distant 0.9 mile, course SxE⅛E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle variable breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, groundswell to smooth sea.

8.00pm: (64.2) Course SxE⅝E.

8.37pm: (68.8) Seal Rocks abeam, distant 1.8 miles, course SxW and so to end of watch.


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4 August 1916

At sea, Gulf of Alaska

Lat 59.47, Long -151.78


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle SW breeze, partly clear and overcast, fog part of watch, smooth sea.

12.47am: (99.8) Course SWxW. Sounding fog signal during fog.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle breeze to light airs, SW; partly cloudy to overcast, fog.

4.25am: (25.9) Point Gore N¾E, 13.0 miles, course WSW⅛W.

5.25am: (32.9) Course WSW¾W.

5.50am: (36.5) Course WSW¼W.

7.45am: (52.0) Course NWxW. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle SE breezes to light NW airs, thick fog, overcast to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

8.56am: (61.0) Course NxW

9.27am: (65.0) Course North.

9.41am: (66.8) Course NNW.

9.46am: (67.4) Course NWxN.

10.00am: (69.4) Course NNW½W.

10.25am: (72.7) Flat Island abeam, distant 1.0 mile. Course NxW.

11.27am: (80.7) Course NExE¼E and so to end of watch. Re-enlisted Sherman Murray as Coal Heaver, second enlistment for clothing credit. Observed holiday.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable breezes to airs; overcast, passing showers, smooth sea.

12.04pm: (85.5) In log. Stood various courses into Seldovia outer harbor, Seldovia Light bearing SE, 0.8 miles distant, where at 12.35pm came to an anchor in 7½ fathoms water, 25 fathoms starboard chain. US Deputy Marshal Evans and the Commanding Officer went ashore and conferred with the US Deputy Marshal at Seldovia with reference to the reported illicit traffic in liquor.

2.30pm: Commanding Officer and Marshal Evans returned.

2.45pm: (85.5) Underway, over log. Stood out of Seldovia outer harbor.

2.57pm: (87.0) Course NW¾W and so to end of watch.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light to gentle NW to West breeze; overcast, rainy last part.

Mustered officers and published Special Order #11.

4.55pm: (2.0) Anchor Point Light bearing NE¾E, distant 5.0 miles, course NxW¼W.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle West breezes to light airs, rainy, overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

8.00pm: (26.3) Course N½W.

9.00pm: (34.3) Course NNE.

9.55pm: (41.8) In log. Various speeds until 10.50pm when came to an anchor in 13½ fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain. Lost overboard one deck lantern, when hook in after halyard broke.


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5 August 1916

Cook Inlet, Alaska

Lat 61.05, Long -150.79


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE breeze to North airs; overcast, drizzling at times.

5.10am: Underway, over log (41.8). Course NWxN, Cape Kasilof bearing NExN, distant 4.0 miles.

7.00am: (55.9) East Foreland bearing North, distant 7.0 miles, course NNW.

7.35am: (60.2) Course NNE, East Foreland Light bearing ENE, distant 2.6 miles. Crew began Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Light North airs. Overcast to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

11.00am: (87.0) Course NExN and so to end of watch. Crew holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light WSW airs to gentle ESE breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Standing various courses up Cook Inlet.

3.55pm: Anchored off Fire Island in 10 fathoms to 45 fathoms starboard cable. US Deputy Marshal, three officers and 14 men went ashore on Fire Island to make investigation in regard to reported illicit liquor traffic. Inspected magazine, flood cock tested, temperature 58° to 68°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light to gentle SE breeze; overcast, rainy, foggy.

7.10pm: Underway standing toward Anchorage.

7.20pm: Picked up boat with landing party. Stood various courses to Anchorage anchoring at 8.20pm in 15 fathoms water to 55 fathoms starboard chain.


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6 August 1916

Anchorage, Alaska

Lat 61.22, Long -150.00


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE to SSE breeze; mostly cloudy.

Crew washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle South breeze to light SW breeze, partly clear.

9.30am: Held muster. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

10.00am: Steamer “Matanuska” came alongside with 20 tons of liquor on board, all in bottles, some in cases and some in sacks but most of it loose. A guard from the US Deputy Marshal’s office made a verbal request that this liquor and also about 15 tons more, which was on shore, be taken on board the “Unalga” and transported to Valdez, Alaska; as there was no safe place to store this liquor, and no inventory showing amount, it was not received on board, the facts were cabled to Headquarters and instructions requested from proper authority.

11.00am: Granted liberty to one watch until 6.00 tonight. US Deputy Marshal Evans left the vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light East airs, partly clear.

Liberty men returned except A. Wartiainen, Seaman, and A. Domnick, Seaman, absent without leave; they returned four hours late; excused.


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7 August 1916

Anchorage, Alaska

Lat 61.22, Long -150.00


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light East airs falling calm, partly clear.

Routine work performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW airs; partly cloudy.

Remained at anchor this day while US Deputy Marshal Evans was investigating liquor conditions in this neighborhood.

Aired bedding. Men employed in scrubbing and touching up paint work and in overhauling power launch.

2.30pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 1.00am tomorrow.

3.30pm: Quarters; followed by signal drill. Lost one sheath knife overboard


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm, partly cloudy.

Received stores for general mess; 416 pounds fresh beef from Carsters Packing Company; 1200 pounds of potatoes from Alaska Engineering Commission.


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8 August 1916

Anchorage, Alaska

Lat 61.22, Long -150.00


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NNE airs; overcast, rainy.

1.00am: Liberty men returned on time. Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate NNW breeze; overcast, showers.

Boarded American gun boat “Swan”, Guihema, of Anchorage, passengers, and American steamer “Wellesley”, Lindqvist, San Francisco, from Seattle to Cordova, and Anchorage, general freight.

10.40am: Commanding Officer received the following radiogram: “Not advisable transport liquor Valdez on “Unalga”. Turn same over to Marshal who should make his own arrangements concerning transportation, have advised Department of Justice of this notion 11507. Bertholf”.

11.30am: US Deputy Marshal Evans returned aboard with message from US Marshal Brennerman requesting that Deputy Marshal Evans be given transportation to Seward and stating that there is no further work for this vessel in Cook Inlet.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate East breeze to moderate NE gale, overcast, passing showers, hazy, choppy sea.

12.25pm: Underway and stood down Cook Inlet, various courses, over log (28.6).

1.00pm: Increased speed to 85 revolutions to carry the ebb tide out of Cook Inlet.

1.43pm: (40.5) Course SSW⅝W. Quarters and drills omitted on account of rain. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate NE to gentle North breeze; mostly cloudy.

4.20pm: (64.5) Course SxW.

4.40pm: (67.8) Course S¼W.

5.10pm: (73.9) Course SxW¼W.

6.10pm: (82.6) East Foreland light NE¼E, distant 4.0 miles, course SSE.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle North breeze to variable airs; partly clear.

8.00pm: (99.5) Course SE¼S.

8.55pm: In log (8.3).

9.05pm: Anchored in 19 fathoms water to 60 fathoms starboard chain, Sisters Rocks bearing E¼N, distant 2.3 miles, anchored on account of strong head tide.


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9 August 1916

Cook Inlet, Alaska

Lat 60.00, Long -151.95


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SSE to WSW breeze; partly clear.

Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to light SW breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, smooth sea.

8.00am: (8.3) Underway, over log, course SxW.

11.05am: (32.3) Course SxE½E and so to end of watch. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to gentle SE breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Standing SxE½E.

2.50pm: (63.2) Course SSE½E.

3.30pm: Quarters. Fire drill, first water in 14 seconds. Infantry and signal drills. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle to SE to moderate East breeze, overcast, misty at end.

5.05pm: (80.2) Flat Island Light abeam, distant 1.5 miles.

5.45pm: (85.4) Point Adams abeam, distant 2.5 miles, course SE¼E.

7.50pm: (1.7) Cape Elizabeth NNW¼W, distant 7.0 miles, course NExE¾E.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate East to gentle ENE breezes, overcast and rainy, choppy to smooth sea.

Vessel on course NExE¾E throughout watch.


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10 August 1916

At sea, Gulf of Alaska

Lat 60.118, Long -149.430


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NNE breeze to NW airs, overcast, misty first part, moderate sea.

Standing NExE¾E.

1.04am: (43.0) Course NExN. Steering nothing to the Northward throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SW breeze; partly clear to overcast and fog.

4.15am: (69.8) Course NxE½E.

5.00am: (76.0) Course NxE¼E.

7.10am: (94.3) Seal Rocks Light WSW¾W, distant 2.0 miles. Course N¾W. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable breezes to calm, overcast, foggy, misty, moderate to smooth sea.

8.43am: (6.2) Course NNW¼W.

9.15am: (11.2) Pilot Rock bearing WSW, distant 0.3 mile, course NxW⅞W.

10.05am: (18.1) Rugged Island abeam, distant 0.5 mile.

10.35am: (22.4) Course N½W.

11.07am: (27.0) Caines Head abeam, distant 0.5 miles. Stood various courses up town of Seward.

11.42am: (31.9) In log. Watch ends vessel making Seward dock. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to fresh ENE breeze, overcast, foggy first part, rain last part, smooth to choppy sea.

12.05pm: Stopped off wharf, Seward. Sent US Deputy Marshal Evans ashore.

12.30pm: Ahead, standing various courses out of Resurrection Bay, over log (31.9).

2.27pm: (47.7) Course ExS.

2.50pm: (50.6) Rugged Island abeam, 1.1 miles distant. Quarters and drills omitted on account of rain. Crew employed variously.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong breeze to moderate gale, NE; overcast, rain and fog, moderate sea.

Standing ExS.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate ENE gale, overcast, rainy, foggy; moderate sea.

Vessel pitching easily. Vessel on course ExS throughout watch.


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11 August 1916

At sea, Gulf of Alaska

Lat 58.35, Long -146.55


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate ENE to East gale, overcast, rainy, light fog last part, rough sea.

Standing ExS, nothing to the Eastward.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate East gale; overcast, rain and fog.

Standing ExS.

4.40am: Slowed to 70 turns on account of propeller racing.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh East to ESE gale, overcast, drizzling, hazy to partly cloudy, rough sea.

Vessel rolling and pitching easily.

9.04am: (58.5) Course SSE½E.

9.10am: Set fore staysail; men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh East to moderate ESE gale, overcast, misty, rough sea.

Standing SSE½E, fore staysail set. Crew variously employed. Quarters omitted on account of motion of vessel.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SSE to South gale; overcast, misty, rough sea.

4.10pm: Took in fore staysail.

5.00pm: (12.6) Course E½S.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh South gale, overcast, misty, rough sea.

Vessel rolling deeply but easily. Vessel on course E½S throughout watch.


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12 August 1916

At sea, Gulf of Alaska

Lat 56.53, Long -142.93


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh to moderate South gale, partly clear, rough sea.

Standing E½S throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate South gale to strong SSE breeze; overcast, squally.

Standing E½S. Crew began Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate SE to ESE gale, partly cloudy, rough sea.

Vessel rolling deeply but easily.

8.15am: Set staysails.

9.50am: Took in staysails. Men employed variously. Vessel on course E½S.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to strong ESE gale, overcast, misty, rain latter part, rough sea.

Standing E½S entire watch.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong ESE to SSE gale; overcast, misty, rough sea.

Inspected magazine; temperature 68° - 62°. Standing E½S.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong SSE to fresh South gale, overcast, misty to partly cloudy and bright moonlight; rough sea.

Vessel on course E½S throughout watch.


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13 August 1916

At sea, Gulf of Alaska

Lat 54.73, Long -138.75


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate gale to strong breeze, South; overcast, rough sea.

Standing E½S.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong SSW to SW breeze; overcast, rough sea.

Standing E½S. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong SW breezes, overcast, rough sea.

Vessel rolling deeply at times, but easily.

8.15am: Set staysails

8.20am: Set all clocks ahead 10 minutes. Omitted muster on account of rolling of ship. Held inspection. Vessel on course E½S throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh SW to SSW breeze, overcast, moderate sea.

Honorably discharged Frank Shibata, Cabin Steward, expiration of enlistment. Standing E½S entire watch. Set clocks ahead ten minutes between 1.00pm and 2.00pm.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh SSW to SW breeze; overcast, moderate sea.

Standing E½S. Staysails set.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to gentle SSW breezes, overcast misty.

Moderate sea.

8.00pm: (84.4) Course E⅝S.

10.15pm: Took in staysails. Watch ends vessel on course E⅝S.


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14 August 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 53.12, Long -133.98


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate to gentle WSW breeze, partly clear to overcast, moderate sea.

Standing E⅝S.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle West to light WSW breezes; overcast, showers. Moderate swell.

Standing E⅝S. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable breezes to SE airs; overcast, drizzling last part, moderate sea.

Set clocks ahead 10 minutes. Men employed variously. Vessel on course E⅝S throughout watch. Re-enlisted Frank Shibata as Cabin Steward, subsequent enlistment.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light West to WNW breeze, partly clear, moderate sea.

Set clocks ahead 10 minutes. Standing E⅝S.

12.45pm: (21.1) Picked up land bearing broad off the port bow.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by clothing inspection. Crew repairing power launch and variously employed.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle NW breeze to light NW airs; mostly cloudy, moderate following swell.

Standing E⅝S.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NW to WNW breezes, partly cloudy, bright moonlight, moderate sea.

8.00pm: (80.6) Course ESE¾E. Set clocks ahead 10 minutes. Watch end vessel on course ESE¾E.


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15 August 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 51.11, Long -129.13


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle WNW breeze to light NW airs, partly clear, moderate sea.

Standing ESE¾E.

1.22am: (24.9) Cape St James Light bearing NxE⅛E, 25.0 miles distant, course E⅞N. Set clocks ahead five minutes.

2.39am: (35.3) Cape St James Light abeam, 22.5 miles distant.


4.00am to 8.00am

Light NW airs to gentle West to NW breeze; partly clear, moderate following swell.

Standing E⅞N. Crew washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle NW to moderate WNW breezes; partly cloudy smooth sea.

Set clocks ahead 20 minutes. Men employed variously throughout forenoon. Vessel on course E⅞N.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle WNW breeze, partly clear, smooth sea.

Standing E⅞N.

12.00pm: Increased speed in order to try and reach Hardy Bay before dark.

12.35pm: (19.2) Triangle Island Light abeam, 13.7 miles distant.

1.55pm: (30.9) Course NExE¾E.

3.35pm: (45.8) Course ExN for entrance to Goletas Channel.

3.30pm: Quarters. Resuscitation and day signal drills. Crew painted launch and variously employed.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW breeze; partly clear.

5.10pm: (59.0) Entered Goletas Channel and stood various courses through it.

6.50pm: (75.6) Noble Islets Light abeam.

7.40pm: (83.2) Masterman Island Light bearing South, distant 0.7mile, course ExS. Honorably discharged Harry Bendler Johnson, Oiler Second Class.

8.00pm: (86.4) Round Island SSW, distant 0.5 miles, course SExE¾E.

8.30pm: (91.0) In log.

8.45pm: Anchored off False Head in 9 fathoms water to 40 fathoms starboard chain, Graeme Point Light bearing East. distant 5.5 miles.


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16 August 1916

Queen Charlotte Sound, British Columbia

Lat 50.38, Long -125.78


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light variable airs; partly clear.

5.00am: Underway, standing various courses through Broughton Strait and Johnstone Strait.

5.34am: Graeme Point abeam. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light SW breezes; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Re-enlisted Harry Bendler Johnson as Oiler Second Class. Log not over on account of drift in Inside Passage and strong eddy currents.

8.20am: Boat Harbor Light abeam. Stood various courses down through Johnstone Strait.

11.37am: Helmcken Island Light abeam. Men employed variously throughout watch. First part of watch had fair tide, last part of watch strong head tide.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SSW airs to moderate breeze, partly clear to overcast and rainy, squally last part, smooth sea, tide rips last part.

Standing various courses through Johnstone Strait and Discovery Passage.

3.05pm: Passed through Seymour Narrows.

3.30pm: Increased speed in order to reach Baynes Sound before dark.

3.45pm: Cape Mudge Light abeam, course ESE¼E. Quarters and drills omitted on account of rain.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle WNW breeze to light West airs; partly clear, showers.

4.00pm: Over log (35.2).

6.00pm: (54.9) Cape Lazo abeam, course SE.

7.00pm: (65.0) Entered Lambert Channel. Stood various courses around Yellow Island and into Baynes Sound at 8.00pm.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light West to variable airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

8.03pm: (75.1) In log. Stood various courses up Baynes Sound to Union Bay where at 9.05pm came to an anchor in 17 fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain.


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17 August 1916

Union Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.53, Long -124.84 [approx]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light West airs to calm, partly cloudy.

Prepared to coal ship.

6.55am: Underway and stood into the coal dock where at 7.20am made fast, port side to. Draft 11’ 5" forward, 13’11" aft. Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NE airs; partly cloudy.

8.00am: Began coaling ship.

11.00am: Finished coaling ship, receiving from Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited 145 tons coal. Draft after coaling 13’3" forward and 14’6" aft.

11.15am: Cast off from wharf and hoisted boats.

11.35am: Ahead standing out of Baynes Sound. Increased to 85 turns to reach Cherry Point by dark for anchorage.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light NW to gentle SE breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Standing various courses down Baynes Sound.

12.43pm: (85.5) Yellow Island Light abeam, 0.5 mile, course E⅞N.

2.20pm: (0.8) Course ENE⅝E.

3.05pm: (7.6) Ballenas Island Light abeam, 1.3 miles, course E⅜S. Crew cleaning ship after coaling; omitted quarters on that account.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle ENE to light East breeze; mostly clear.

4.55pm: (24.4) Entrance Island Light abeam, distant 2.0 miles.

5.30pm: (30.0) Gabriola Reef Light bearing SExS distant 1.9 miles, course E¾S.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light East breezes; partly cloudy, bright moonlight last hour, smooth sea.

Stood various courses and speeds throughout fishing fleet toward Point Roberts Light.

8.25pm: (56.7) Point Roberts Light abeam, distant 0.5 mile, course E¾S.

10.05pm: (71.5) In log.

10.10pm: Came to an anchor in 17 fathoms water, 50 fathoms starboard chain, Lummi Point Light bearing SE⅜E, distant 6.3 miles.


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18 August 1916

Off Cherry Point, Washington

Lat 47.97, Long -122.57


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SSE to gentle SSW breeze; partly clear to overcast with showers.

4.00am: Underway, over log (71.5). Stood into Rosario Strait and to the Southward on various courses.

6.18am: (89.6) Strawberry Island abeam, distant 0.6 mile.

7.00am: (96.3) Burrows Island Light abeam, distant 0.5 mile, course SSE.

7.40am: (2.0) Lawson Reef buoy on port beam, distant 1.0 mile, course S½E. Steaming at 85 revolutions on account of strong head tide. Washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses to Port Townsend.

8.19am: (7.7) Minor Island Light abeam, distance 1.7 miles.

8.56am: (13.0) Partridge Point buoy abeam.

9.32am: (18.5) Point Wilson abeam; in log.

10.00am: Made fast to dock at Port Townsend port side to. Placed in storehouse, Port Townsend, Washington, for storage, whale boat No. 1102 and following equipment: 1 yoke, 1 back board, 1 set bottom boards, 2 painters, 1 rudder, 6 stretchers, 1 tiller; authority letter of Commanding Officer, Bering Sea Fleet dated June 28, 1916.

10.15am: (18.5) Underway, over log.

10.45am: (22.6) Marrowstone Point abeam, distance 0.5 mile. Stood various courses up Admiralty Inlet.

11.32am: (29.9) Bush Point abeam, distant 0.5 miles.

11.53.01am: Sounded fire alarm for drill, 11.53.31am: First water 30”. Watch ends vessel close to Double Bluff Shore buoy. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW breeze, partly clear, passing showers last part, smooth.

Standing various courses up Puget Sound.

2.35pm: (58.9) In log; stood into Elliott Bay for Seattle, Washington, where moored at 3.10pm to buoy number 3. Quarters and battery drill.

3.55pm: Liberty for the watch until 7.45am tomorrow. Crew variously employed. Mr J.C. Ridpath left the vessel.

Commanding Officer reported arrival to Commanding Officer, Bering Sea Fleet, by radio, and reported to Commanding Officer, Northern Division, Pacific Coast.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly clear, passing showers.


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19 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly clear and foggy.

Sounding fog signal during fog. Began Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW breezes to airs, partly cloudy.

Commanding Officer reported in person to Commanding Officer, Northern Division, Pacific Coast.

Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Weekly inspection of magazine, temperature 62° - 68°. Tested flood cock.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs to calm, partly cloudy.


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20 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, clear.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs; mostly clear.

10.00am: Held muster and inspection. Granted liberty to one watch. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton absent this day on one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer. Commanding Officer absent this day on one day’s leave (Article 959 Paragraph 1, Regulations).


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NNW airs to calm; mostly clear to clear.


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21 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; mostly clear, hazy.

Liberty party returned on time. Washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light WNW breeze, mostly clear.

9.00am: Captain F.G. Dodge and First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton returned from one day’s leave.

9.45am: Cast off and stood for Pacific Coast Coal Company wharf where made fast at 9.55am; began filling fresh water tanks. Crew variously employed.

Received the following this day:

13 copies “Physical Requirements for Service in US Coast Guard, July, 1916”; 4 copies “Alterations, Uniform Regulations, Non-commissioned Force, 1916”; 13 copies “Coast Guard Bulletin number 6”; 8 copies “Standard of Examinations, Promotion of Officers, 1916”; 30 copies “Form 2615, “Cruising Reports of Cutters”; 13 copies “Circular Letter number 13”; 13 copies “Special Order number 13”; 10 copies “Department Circular number 61”; 13 copies “General Order number 7”; 30 copies “Form 2612, “Abstract Ships’ Logs, Cutters”.

1.55pm: Cast off and stood for buoy number 7 where moored at 2.10pm, having received 20,000 gallons fresh water from Pacific Coast Coal Company, 5200 gallons being for deck use.

2.20.03pm: Fire alarm for drill; first water in 31 seconds.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by battery drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW breeze to NW airs, mostly clear.

Granted regular liberty to one watch of crew.


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22 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.59, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light WNW airs, mostly clear.

Crew began scrubbing aloft. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West to moderate NW breezes, partly cloudy.

Men employed in scrubbing aloft. Officers and men received pay for months of April, May, June, and July. K.P. Floe, Machinist, left this vessel on five days’ leave.

Granted 48 hours’ leave to starboard watch with exception of Quartermaster, Electricians and Water Tenders.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by instructions in infantry drill. Collector of Customs called on Commanding Officer.

F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, P.G. Womberg, Signal Quartermaster, left on 48 hours’ leave. E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, detailed to temporary duty in radio room.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NW breezes to calm, partly cloudy to clear.Lost overboard one lamp from launch running lights.


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23 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.59, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, clear to partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NNW to NW breeze; mostly clear.

Crew painted masts and stack. Commanding Officer called on Collector of Customs. Omitted quarters and drills on account of absence of one watch of crew on leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; mostly clear to clear.


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24 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.59, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am

Calm; mostly clear.

Crew washed down.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West breezes to light WNW airs, partly cloudy.

Examined and passed one applicant as certificated lifeboatman, Deck Department. Men employed in painting ship. Received from Pacific Net and Twine Company stores on emergency requisition for Deck and Engineer’s Departments.

1.00pm: Starboard watch men returned on time from 48 hours’ leave.

2.00pm: Granted 48 hours’ leave to port watch with exception of Electrician and Quartermasters, and Wardroom Steward, T. Kato.

Omitted quarters on account of one watch being ashore on leave.

F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, and P.G. Nunberg, Signal Quartermaster, returned from 48 hours’ leave. Quartermaster Evanger and Electrician Third Class H. Crook left on 48 hours’ leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW airs to calm, partly cloudy.


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25 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy, thick fog.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs; mostly clear.

9.05am: Underway standing to buoy No 3 making fast 9.30am. Crew scrubbing paintwork. Omitted quarters and drills on account of absence of half of crew on leave.

Honorably discharged E.B. Olsen, Second Class Boy, expiration of first enlistment. T. Kato, Wardroom Steward, left on 48 hours’ leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs, mostly clear.


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26 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am

Calm; partly clear, hazy.

Began Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to gentle NW breeze, partly clear, hazy.

Crew employed cleaning ship.

1.15pm: Port watch returned from 48 hours’ leave; Y. Koyama, First Class Boy, returned one hour late from 48 hours’ leave.

2.00pm: Granted liberty to starboard watch until 11.45am tomorrow.

3.00pm: Second Lieutenant C.F. Seiter left the vessel having been detached as per Headquarters orders dated August 21, 1916 (71).

Coast Guard Cutter “Arcata” made fast to Pier 8 at 2.00. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 62°; flood cock tested.

N. Evanger, Quartermaster, and H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, returned from 48 hours’ liberty. A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, and E. Christiansen, Quartermaster, left on 48 hours’ leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly airs, mostly clear.


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27 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE airs, partly clear, hazy.

Washed down. Received 2000 gallons fresh water from Engineer’s tanks.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South to West airs, partly cloudy, hazy.

11.45am: Liberty party returned on time.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. T. Kato Wardroom Steward, returned from 48 hours’ leave. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton absent this day on one day’s leave granted by the Commanding Officer. Commanding Officer absent this day on one day’s leave (Article 959, Paragraph 1, Regulations).

T. Kato, Wardroom Steward, returned from 48 hours’ leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs to calm, partly cloudy, hazy.


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28 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light South breezes to calm, partly cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except S. Murray, Coal Heaver.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light Westerly airs, partly clear and overcast, hazy last part.

8.30am: First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton returned from one day’s leave.

9.45am: S. Murray, Coal Heaver, returned two hours late; excused.

11.30am: Machinist K.P. Floe returned from five days’ leave. E. Christiansen, Quartermaster, and at 1.00pm A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, returned from 48 hours’ leave. E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, left vessel on 48 hours’ leave. Crew scrubbed and touched up outside.

11.45am: Commanding Officer returned from one day’s leave. Received Division Commander’s order of the 25th directing vessel to proceed to Astoria, Oregon, for duty in connection with regatta.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held infantry drill on shore.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs, partly clear, hazy, thick fog and smoke.

Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am tomorrow. Dense fog and thick smoke from forest fires on Sound making navigation dangerous.


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29 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NW breeze, overcast, foggy.

Sounding fog signal. Prepared for going alongside for water. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West airs; partly cloudy, hazy.

9.20am: Underway and stood into Pacific Coast Coal Company dock for water, where at 9.40am made fast. Filled all fresh water tanks at no expense to the government.

12.35pm: Unmoored and stood out to buoy No 3, Seattle Harbor, where at 12.45pm moored.

Enlisted William Levi Badie as Second Class Boy, to fill vacancy, first enlistment for clothing credit. Received two valve disks and one regrinding ball for safety valves from the Ashcroft Manufacturing Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, which had been furnished by Headquarters. Rove off new launch falls. Men employed in scrubbing top side.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters and drills on account of scrubbing ship’s sides and received stores for general mess. Vessel remained in port on account of thick fog and smoke on Sound making all navigation in Sound dangerous. Received 15 copies Bulletin No. 5, Ice Patrol Service.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

4.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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30 August 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.66, Long -122.45


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light West airs; partly cloudy, thick fog and smoke.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except O.L. Birdsong, Second Class Boy, and L.A. Johansen, Seaman.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm, overcast to partly clear, thick fog first part, lifting last part; smoky, smooth.

L.A. Johansen, Seaman, and O.L. Birdsong, Second Class Boy, returned one hour late from liberty; excuses accepted.

8.15am: K.P. Floe, Machinist, left vessel on eight days’ leave.

8.45am: E.T. Johansen, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 48 hours’ leave. Vessel remaining in port on account of thick fog and smoke on Sound making all navigation dangerous.

11.15am: Fog lifted slightly; cast off from mooring buoy and stood out, course W⅞N; over log (59.9).

11.46am: (62.8) Course NW.

11.58am: (64.7) West Point Light abeam, 0.5 mile distant, course NNW. Crew variously employed. Sounding fog signal.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light WNW breezes; partly cloudy, foggy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses down Puget Sound and Admiralty Inlet.

12.55pm: Fog lifted as that objects could be seen 1.0 mile, increased speed to 90 rpm to take advantage of clearing weather.

1.46pm: (81.3) Point No Point abeam, distant 0.6 miles.

3.29pm: (96.4) Marrowstone Point abeam, distant 0.8 miles.

3.30pm: Quarters.

3.32.01pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.32.23pm first water. Held collision and abandon ship drill. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light West breeze, partly clear, hazy, smoky, smooth.

4.11pm: (3.1) Point Wilson buoy abeam, 0.5 miles distant, course WSW⅝W.

5.44pm: (18.6) Dungeness buoy abeam, 0.5 miles distant, course WSW¾W.


6pm to 8.00pm:

Light to gentle Westerly breeze, partly clear and hazy.

6.55pm: Ediz Hook Light abeam (29.2). Standing down Strait of Fuca.

Received 100 copies of form 2502, Record of Physical Examination and returned old copies to Headquarters.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SW to fresh NW breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, smooth sea.

10.04pm: (60.3) Slip Point Light bearing S⅛W, distant 4.0 miles, course West and so to end of watch.


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31 August 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 46.92, Long -124.53


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light South airs to moderate SE breeze, overcast to partly clear, hazy, smooth to choppy sea.

12.04am: (78.9) Tatoosh Island Light abeam, 4.8 miles distant.

12.21am: (81.2) Course SW.

1.17am: (89.0) Tatoosh Island Light bearing East, course S¾E.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh South-easterly breeze. Overcast and misty with fog and rain latter part

4.00am: Course SE½S (13.9)

5.00am: Course SE¼S (22.7) Followed morning routine. Running at increased speed to make Columbia River Bar before dark. William Logan Murray’s enlistment expires this day; extended until arrival at Seattle, authority Article 3166 GO #5.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong to moderate SE breezes; overcast and misty to partly cloudy, choppy sea.

Holystoned spar deck and scrubbed paint work. Vessel on course SE¼S throughout watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle SE breeze, overcast to partly clear, foggy part of watch, choppy to smooth sea.

Sounding fog signal during fog.

1.50pm: (4.4) Course SExE.

3.15pm: (18.5) Raised Cape Disappointment bearing SExE½E. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Quarters. Day signal and resuscitation drills.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SSE airs, to calm; choppy sea; partly cloudy to thick fog.

4.36pm: (32.0) North Head Light bearing E¾N, distant 3.5 miles, course SSE⅝E. Sighted entrance buoy but fog shut down so that we could not pick it up. Stood various courses and speeds until lighted buoy No 1 was picked up at 5.27 (38.3). Course NExE½E.

5.37pm: (38.7) Course SE. Taking soundings in 15 fathoms water.

5.50pm: (40.5) In log.

6.00pm: Came to an anchor in 17 fathoms water, 75 fathoms starboard chain, outside of South Jetty.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to calm, heavy fog, ground swell. Sounding fog signal. Standing officers’ watch.


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

William Levi Badie

Boy 2nd class

29 Aug 1916


Join at Seattle

Sherman Murray

Coal Heaver




Frank Shibata

Cabin Steward





[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Evans

US Deputy Marshall

Aboard at Seward on 3 Aug 1916
Left at Anchorage on 6 Aug 1916
Aboard for transportation to Seward on 8 Aug 1916
Left at Seward on 10 Aug 1916

Mr. J. C. Ridpath


Left at Seattle on 18 Aug 1916



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1916


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Cover – September 1916

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Title page – September 1916


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

606 Summit Avenue North, Capitol 1876.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Ellisport, Vashon Island, Washington.
Mrs. T. G. Lewton, same address.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs L. C. Covell, 4201 Interlake Avenue North, 1959.




Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

5741 Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle, Washington.
Mrs F. C. Allen, same address.




Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant

The Clark, 1014 Minor, Seattle.
Elliott 3975.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Hotel Otis, Seattle, Washington.
Mrs. G. W. MacLane, same address.




Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer, father, Frankfort, Michigan.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

J. J. Fox, father, 786 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, California.




S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

Beacon 772.
Mrs. S. B. Johnsen, wife, 1818, 23th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner





Knute P. Floe

Machinist

Mrs. K. P. Floe, 4702 Fremont Avenue North.
285.




Nestor Brunila

Carpenter

A. Brunila, father, Katka, Kuntsala, Finland.





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1 September 1916

Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.191, Long -123.825


Midnight to 4.00am:

Calm, thick fog to partly clear, smooth sea.

Vessel at anchor throughout watch. Standing officers’ watches.

3.45am: Fog lifted.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Calm to light NE airs. Partly clear to overcast and cloudy. Thick fog first part.

5.05am: Underway and stood in over Columbia River Bar, various courses.

5.12am: Over log (40.5).

6.02am: In log (49.8). Thick fog on Bar and strong head tide. Stood up Columbia River various courses. Followed morning routine.

7.45am: Anchored off Union Pacific Wharf, Astoria, in position designated by Regatta Committee, 8 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

Honorably discharged John Francis Gilmary Equi, Coal Heaver, expiration enlistment. Received Headquarters telegram of August 31, 1916, granting Gunner F.C.C. Greene 25 days’ leave as requested.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light breeze, variable to SW; partly clear, passing showers first part.

Patrolling Astoria Annual Regatta during forenoon.

8.10am: Started fires in after boiler.

1.00pm: Cut out forward boiler; cut in after boiler. Judges and other officials of races, Astoria Annual Regatta, on board during forenoon. Crew variously employed.

3.00pm: Governor Whithycombe of Oregon and Mayor Johnson of Astoria visited vessel.

3.20pm: USS “Marblehead” anchored in river.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.00am. Quarters and drills omitted on account of duties in connection with Astoria Annual Regatta. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Commanding Officer conferred with F. C. Harley, Chairman Regatta Committee. Officers attended luncheon at Weinhard Hotel given by Regatta Committee.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly clear.

Officers attended ball and reception for Governor Whithycombe at Municipal Docks.


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2 September 1916

Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.191, Long -123.825


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light NE airs, mostly clear.

Washed down. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs to South breeze, partly cloudy.

Officers from this vessel patrolling regatta course during forenoon. Officers attended luncheon at Weinhard Hotel given by Admiral Cronan of Astoria Regatta. Weekly inspection of magazine, temperatures 70° - 62°, tested flood cocks.

Received the following telegram from Headquarters: “Coast Guard Cutter Unalga, Astoria, Oregon. Authorized grant Lewton 30 days’ leave from fifth 11202. Bertholf.” Rated J.C. Tolin from Second Class Boy to Coal Heaver this day.

1.00pm: Granted usual Saturday liberty to the watch. Commanding Officer of USS “Marblehead” called on Commanding Officer of this vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs; overcast, passing showers.


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3 September 1916

Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.191, Long -123.825


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs to breeze, S to SSE. Partly clear to overcast with fog and rain.

Followed routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE to moderate SW breeze, partly clear, passing showers, smooth.

12.00pm: Liberty men returned.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.30am. All unnecessary work suspended.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SW breeze falling calm, smooth.


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4 September 1916

Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.191, Long -123.825


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light breeze to airs, East. Overcast to partly clear.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light East airs to West breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Patrolled motor boat races during forenoon.

11.00am: Chairman of Regatta Committee came on board and requested that Infantry Section be landed from this vessel to participate in land parade this afternoon.

12.00pm: All races and water events were finished and Chairman of Race Committee informed Commanding Officer that this vessel’s service was no longer needed in connection with regatta. Commanding Officer called on Commanding Officer of USS “Marblehead”.

1.00pm: Landed Infantry Section and marched in parade on shore, taking position in line after troops from Fort Stevens. Held infantry drill on shore.

2.30pm: Infantry Section returned. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton left vessel on 30 days’ leave of absence granted by Headquarters telegram of September 2, 1916.

2.45pm: Underway. Stood various courses from Astoria to Columbia River Entrance. Observed holiday.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light NW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth.

Stood various courses to Outer Bay, Entrance, gas buoy No. 1, where at 4.52pm (49.8) over log, course NW½N, and so to end of watch.


6.00 to 8.00pm:

Light airs NNW to N. Partly clear.

7.00pm: Willapa Bay Light abeam (75.5).


8.00pm to midnight:

Light North airs to gentle NNW breeze, partly clear, smooth sea.

9.10pm: (86.0) Grays Harbor Light abeam, 13.4 miles distant. Standing NW½N.


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5 September 1916

At sea, North Pacific Ocean

Lat 48.46, Long -124.48


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light to gentle NNW breezes, partly cloudy, thick fog last part.

Vessel on course NW½N throughout watch. Sounding fog signal.


4.00 to 8.00am:

Gentle NW breeze. Partly clear to overcast. Fog.

4.30am: Sounded in 49 fathoms.

6.00am: Course NNW.

7.15am: Sounded in 38 fathoms.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NNW to West airs, overcast, foggy, smooth.

8.15am: (76.8) Course N½E.

8.35am: Sounded in 22 fathoms (79.8).

8.41am: (80.5) Course NxW.

8.50am: Half speed, sounded in 30 fathoms (81.5).

8.57am: (82.4) Stopped to sound, 27 fathoms.

9.03am: (82.4) Course NW, three-quarter speed.

9.15am: Fog lifting, cruising speed.

9.25am: (85.0) Course NxW.

9.40am: (87.5) Heard Cape Flattery fog signal bearing NExN.

10.00am: (90.1) Course North.

10.19am: (92.8) Course NNE.

10.43am: (96.1) Course NExE.

11.19am: (1.1) Course E½N up Strait of Juan de Fuca.

11.50am: (5.3) Tatoosh Island SW½W, 10.0 miles distant.

12.00: (6.7) Course E¼N. Crew variously employed. Sounding fog signal.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light WNW to gentle WSW breezes, thick fog, smooth sea.

Sounding fog signal.

2.15pm: (25.8) Course East and so to end of watch.

3.30pm: Quarters.

3.33.05pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.33.22pm first water. Held collision drill. Men employed in touching up rust spots.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SW breeze to light West airs, overcast and foggy to mostly clear, smooth sea.

Stood various courses around Ediz Hook and into Port Angeles Bay where anchored at 6.30pm in 9¾ fathoms, 30 fathoms starboard cable. Sounding fog signal.

7.00pm: Fog lifted, up anchor and stood to anchorage off City Dock, Port Angeles, Washington, where anchored at 7.15pm in 10 fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain.


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6 September 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 47.65, Long -122.45


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs and breeze SW to SE. Partly clear with thick fog latter part.

5.05am: Underway and out of harbor. Over log (57.8).

5.18am: Ediz Hook Light (59.3) Course NE up Strait of Fuca.

6.49am: Dungeness Spit buoy (71.3). Course ENE½E.

7.57am: Middle Point buoy (81.0). Followed routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs; thick fog to partly cloudy.

Stood various courses up Admiralty Inlet, and Puget Sound.

8.25am: (84.8) Point Wilson abeam, distant 0.7 miles.

8.42am: (86.3) Marrowstone Point abeam, distant 0.3 miles.

9.42am: (95.1) Double Bluff Spar buoy close abeam.

11.53am: (14.2) West Point Spar buoy close abeam. Course SE and so watch ends. Vessel standing into Elliott Bay. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light WNW breezes, partly cloudy.

12.08pm: (16.0) In log. Stood various courses up Seattle Harbor to buoy #4 where at 12.40pm made fast.

Honorably discharged William Logan Murray, Ordinary Seaman, expiration full term, first enlistment, extended from August 31, 1916 until this day, authority Article #31 (6), General Order No. 5. Gunner F.C.C. Greene left this vessel on 25 days’ leave granted by Headquarters telegram of August 31, 1916. Men employed in touching up top sides preparatory to painting.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of necessary work. USS “Snohomish” in port.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW to West airs; partly cloudy

4.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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7 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs; partly cloudy.

Painting top sides. Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except G.C. Moore, Fireman.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to South breeze, partly clear to overcast, hazy first part.

Received from Headquarters one Coast Guard boat, plate number 885, to replace old boat, plate number 81, which has been returned to Headquarters. Received “Navy Contract Bulletins”, one copy each numbers 9, 10 and 11.

G.C. Moore, Fireman, returned 1½ hours late from liberty; excuse accepted, warned. Received permanent rating of Walter Riefschneider as Water Tender, to date from July 21, 1916. Ordinarily discharged Otis L. Birdsong, Second Class Boy, authority Headquarters’ telegram of September 5, 1916, “Subject to call at Army”. Restrictions of L.B. Hansen, Quartermaster, and Walter Riefschneider, Water Tender, removed this day by Commanding Officer on account of good behavior and promise of future good conduct. Officers and crew received pay for August, 1916. C. Ohlund, Seaman, left on two days’ leave. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, left on two days’ leave. C. Kimura, Wardroom Steward, left on five days’ leave.

2.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am. Crew employed painting outside hull and white paintwork on spar deck.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held resuscitation and day signal drills. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light to gentle South breeze, overcast.


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8 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE airs, overcast, passing showers.

Performed routine morning work. Liberty men returned.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs; partly cloudy.

10.15am: Machinist K.P. Floe returned from eight days’ leave.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 7.45am tomorrow. Examined and passed one man as certificated lifeboatman, Engineer’s Department. Men employed throughout day in painting skylights and hatches.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by battery drill. Permanent Board of Survey in session. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West to SE airs. Overcast with heavy rain thunder and lightning, to partly cloudy.


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9 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW to SE airs; partly cloudy, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Began holystoning spar deck. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE to NNE breeze, partly clear.

Crew cleaned ship.

11.00am: Held general muster; published findings and sentence of Minor Coast Guard Court, case of Bernard Griffin, Water Tender, who was found guilty of “Drunkenness” and “Violation of lawful order issued by the Secretary of the Treasury”, and was sentenced to loss of liberty on shore for 30 days, sentence to commence on August 25, 1916.

Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Acting Division Commander, Northern Division, Pacific Coast, called on the Commanding Officer and inspected vessel. H.B. Johnson, Second Oiler, left vessel on two days’ leave and G.C. Moore, Fireman, on one day’s leave. Quartermaster L.B. Hansen left vessel, temporarily transferred to “Arcata” by order of Commanding Officer, Northern Division, letter dated September 9, 1916. Granted Saturday liberty to one watch. Inspected magazine; temperature 64° to 72°, flood cock tested and found in good working order.

Received 40 gallons gasoline from Standard Oil Company. Received part of Engineer’s stores, July to September, 1916, requisition, from Seattle Hardware Company.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs.


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10 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast to partly clear, hazy to foggy.

Sounding fog bell. Washed down.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West airs. Partly cloudy.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time except P. Bugaras, Ship’s Cook, and Y. Koyama, First Class Boy. C. Ohlund, Seaman, and P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, returned from two days’ leave each. A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, left this vessel on five days’ leave.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs to calm, partly cloudy.


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11 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW to variable airs, partly cloudy, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. G.C. Moore, Fireman, returned from one day’s leave. P. Bugaras, Ships’ Cook, and Y. Koyama, First Class Boy, returned 20 hours late from liberty each. A. Benson Coxswain, left on two days’ leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West airs to NW breeze, mostly clear.

Issued lifeboatman’s certificate to one man, Deck Department. Honorably discharged Charles Johnson Cromwell, Steerage Cook, expiration full term of enlistment. Crew scrubbed paintwork and boated stores.

3.30pm: Quarters. General quarters. Battery drill.

Received from General Store, San Francisco, California, cabin, wardroom and steerage chinaware as per Class III requisition for period July to September, 1916; supplies for Deck Department as per Class IV requisition for period July to September, 1916: and Engineer’s stores as per Class V requisition for period July to September, 1916.

Fireman George Wilson received treatment from Public Health Surgeon, Marine Hospital.

Engineers cleaning forward boiler. Received one box stove castings from V. Clad and Sons on Class I requisition for current period. Received two cases medicines from Stewart and Holmes Drug Company, articles on current requisition. Received from Fraser Paterson Company articles on current requisition.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breeze to West airs, partly clear.

Fireman R.A. Smith left on one day’s leave. Granted regular liberty to one watch.

11.00pm: USS “New Orleans” moored in Bay.


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12 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light Westerly airs, partly clear.

Liberty men returned. H.B. Johnson, Oiler Second Class, returned from leave. Washed down.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW breezes to airs, partly cloudy.

9.15am: USS “New Orleans” left harbor. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler.

P. Bugaras, Ship’s Cook, to be deprived of liberty on shore until the end of his enlistment and to lose two days’ pay for one day’s unauthorized absence for offence as noted in yesterday’s log. Y. Koyama, Second Class Boy, produced certificate from a private physician and is excused for unauthorized absence as noted in yesterday’s log. G. Cook, Oiler First Class, left vessel on three days’ leave.

Received one copy of Navy Department Circular letter #196 and one copy “General Rules and Regulations, Board of Supervising Inspectors, 1916”. Men employed throughout day in painting about decks.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by collision drill, man overboard drill and boat drill under sail and oars.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NW airs; partly cloudy

4.45pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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13 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light North airs; clear.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except B. Nyberg, Seaman. C. Kemura, Wardroom Steward, returned from five days’ leave, R. Smith, Fireman, returned from one day’s leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to fresh NW breeze, mostly clear.

Crew employed painting ship. A. Wartiainen, Seaman, left on two days’ leave and W. Ku, Seaman, left on three days’ leave. George Wilson, Fireman, sent to Marine Hospital for treatment. A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, received treatment from Public Health Surgeon, Marine Hospital. Engineeer’s force cleaning forward boiler. Received 40 gallons gasoline from Standard Oil Company.

3.30pm: Daily quarters followed by resuscitation and day signal drills. Commanding Officer received: “Cruising Station, Unalga” from Division Commander, dated September 12, 1916.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh NW breeze falling calm, mostly clear.

Granted regular liberty to one watch.

10.00pm: B. Nyberg, Seaman, returned 14 hours late from liberty. Tested searchlight. B. Nyberg, Seaman, restricted to limits of vessel for one week for 14 hours’ unauthorized absence this day.


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14 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, mostly clear.

Prepared for going alongside of wharf for water. Liberty men returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle NW breezes; partly cloudy.

9.00am: Underway and stood into Pacific Coast Coal Company dock for fresh water, where at 9.15am made fast.

10.00am: A. Benson, Coxswain, returned from two days’ leave. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler. Received from Standard Oil Company 2493 gallons marine engine oil. Returned three empty metal drums to Union Oil Company. Filled all fresh water tanks at no expense to the government, receiving 5200 gallons in the drinking water tanks.

1.40pm: Unmoored and stood out to buoy No 4, Seattle Harbor, where at 1.55pm moored. Men employed in painting about decks.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill. At a general muster of the officers and crew of this vessel published the letter of Commander, Bering Sea Fleet, of August 31, 1916, with reference to the fur seals in vicinity of St Matthew Island. Tested forward boiler with hydrostatic pressure of 200 pounds.


4.00am to Midnight:

Light NW airs to calm; partly cloudy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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15 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light South airs; partly cloudy hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW breeze, mostly clear.

Crew painting ship. Returned five oil barrels to Standard Oil Company.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by inspection of clothing and gun drill. Enlisted Ralph Henry Howard Simonsen as Second Class Boy.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breeze to South airs, partly clear.

Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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16 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SE airs, partly clear to overcast, fog latter part.

Sounding fog signal. Began Saturday cleaning. G. Cook, Oiler First Class, and A. Wartiainen, Seaman, returned from leave. Liberty men returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West airs to WNW breezes; partly cloudy foggy, first part.

Inspected magazine, temperature 62° - 67°, tested flood cock.

10.11.22am: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 10.11.44am all apparatus ready

Commanding Officer inspected vessel. A. Ericksen, Coxswain, left vessel on two days’ leave. Finished cleaning forward boiler with exception of replacing grates; awaiting delivery of new grate bars from contractor. Holystoned spar deck and carried out regular Saturday cleaning. Received by mail part of current requisition of books and blanks. A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, returned from five days’ leave. F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, left on five days’ leave.

1.00pm: Granted usual Saturday liberty to the watch. G. Wilson, Fireman, returned from hospital. Received from D. Ballanz one deep sea sounding lead and one reel of sounding wire on Class I requisition; sounding tubes on bill of lading checked short.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly cloudy, hazy.


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17 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW airs to calm, overcast, thick fog.

Morning duties performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light West airs, mostly clear.

11.45am: W. Ku, Seaman, returned from leave. Liberty men returned on time except O. Seeland, Coxswain. All unnecessary work suspended. Daily magazine inspection; temperature 62° to 64°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs to calm, mostly clear.

7.30pm: O. Seeland, Coxswain, returned seven hours late from liberty; restricted to the limits of the vessel for one week.


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18 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SW airs, overcast, hazy and smoky.

7.45am: Liberty men returned except C. Kimura, Wardroom Steward, and Y. Koyama, First Class Boy. Scrubbed bags and hammocks.

8.45am: C. Kimura, Wardroom Steward and Y. Koyama, First Class Boy, returned. Received 45 gallons gasoline from Standard Oil Company.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West to SW airs, overcast, hazy first part.

Inspected magazine, temperature 64° - 62°. Examined and issued certificate of lifeboatman to one man, Deck Department. G. Wilson, Fireman, received outpatient treatment from Public Health Surgeon, Seattle. Received from Seattle Construction and Drydock Company grate bars, part of current requisition. S. Murray, Coal Heaver, left on five days’ leave. Carpenter employed on ship’s boats. Men employed in cleaning boats, and working in fore hold.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by gun drill. C. Kemura, Wardroom Steward, and Y. Koyama, First Class Boy, who returned late from liberty this morning, are excused. Honorably discharged Irl Calvin Tolin, Coal Heaver, expiration of enlistment.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW airs; overcast, hazy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch. Tested searchlights. Night signal drill.


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19 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SW airs; overcast, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except G.C. Moore, Fireman. A. Ericksen, Coxswain, returned from two days’ leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West airs to NW breeze, partly clear, hazy.

10.00am: Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Crew overhauling boats and holds; began painting starboard surf boat. Re-enlisted Irl Calvin Tolin as Coal Heaver. Daily magazine inspection, temperature 62° to 63°.

Received from Headquarters 13 copies each of General Orders number 8 and 9 and of Circular Letter number 14; 26 copies of Circular Letter number 13 were received but 13 copies were returned to be replaced by Circular Letter number 12 which was not received. Received balance of castings on Engineer’s requisition for current period from Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company.

P. Malk, Seaman, left on two days’ leave. H.B. Johnson, Oiler Second Class, received outpatient treatment from Public Health Surgeon. Issued lifeboatman’s certificates to two men, Deck Department.

3.30pm: Quarters. Held abandon ship and collision drills and boat drill under sail and oars.


4.00pm to midnight: b

Light NW airs, partly clear, hazy.

Granted regular liberty to one watch.

5.30pm: G.C. Moore, Fireman, returned 9½ hours late from liberty; restricted to limits of the vessel for one week.


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20 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light Northerly airs, partly clear to overcast, foggy.

Followed routine. Began painting in fore hold. Liberty men returned. Sounding fog signal during fog.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West to WNW breezes; partly cloudy, hazy.

Received remainder of Engineer’s stores for current quarter from Seattle Hardware Company. Received emergency requisition of clothing from Puget Sound Navy Yard. G. Wilson, Fireman, received treatment from Public Health Surgeon, Seattle. Men employed in painting and cleaning boats. Carpenter working on boats.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by infantry and pistol drill. Daily inspection of magazine, temperature 62° - 63° Men painting in fore hold.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy first part.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch. Held night signal drill. Lost overboard one boat hook and lamp to after running light on launch.


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21 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SE airs; partly cloudy to thick fog.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs, partly clear, foggy to hazy.

Received from Headquarters 13 copies “Telegraphic Instructions, Coast Guard, 1916”, 13 copies “Coast Guard Regulations, 1916”, and 20 copies new form number 2576 “Ration Return”. Mailed to Headquarters “Coast Guard Regulations, 1916”, Register number 328, same being for personal use of Second Lieutenant C.F. Seiter who has been detached.

Register numbers of “Coast Guard Regulations, 1916” received this day are 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336 and 337. Destroyed old form number 2576, “Ration Return”.

Honorably discharged Arthur Henry Dahms, Electrician Second Class, expiration full term of second enlistment. Enlisted Harry Vauro Takeuchi as Steerage Cook to fill vacancy. Crew employed painting in fore hold and painting dinghy, Monomoy gig, starboard whaleboat and sailing launch. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° to 65°.

11.30am: USS “New Orleans” moored to buoy in Bay. H.B. Johnson, Oiler Second Class, and A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, received outpatient treatment at Marine Hospital.

3.30pm: Daily quarters. Held resuscitation and day signal drills. Sounding fog signal during fog.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South airs, partly clear to overcast.

Granted regular liberty to the watch at 5.00pm.


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22 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to light SSE breeze, overcast.

Followed routine. Began work on overhauling boats. Liberty men returned. P. Malk, Seaman, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE breezes to West airs; partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine, temperature 63° - 65°. Y. Koyama, First Class Boy, restricted to the limits of the vessel for one week, on account of disorderly conduct. Re-enlisted Arthur Henry Dahms as Electrician Second Class. Received from Standard Oil Company 40 gallons of gasoline.

10.45am: USS “New Orleans” left harbor. Men employed in painting fore hold and working on boats.

3.30pm: “Snohomish” entered port. Quarters, followed by gun drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm, overcast.

5.00pm: Usual liberty for the watch.


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23 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.84, Long -122.47


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Began regular Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned on time. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° - 64, tested flood cock.


9.00am to meridian:

Calm, partly clear, hazy, smooth sea.

Prepared to get underway.

9.50am: Unmoored; by order of Division Commander shaped courses for Port Crescent for relief of gas boat reported ashore there. Crew employed at routine Saturday cleaning. Standing various courses out of Elliott Bay and down Puget Sound.

11.50am: (31.7) Apple Cove Point abeam, 0.7 mile; course NW½N. Second Lieutenant of Engineers F.C. Allen, A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, and H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, left behind, vessel sailing.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light WSW breezes, partly cloudy, hazy to thick fog, smooth sea. Stood various courses down Admiralty Inlet.

12.32pm: (39.0) Point No Point abeam, distant 0.7 miles.

1.48.20pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 1.48.39pm first water.

2.20pm: (53.9) Marrowstone Point abeam, distant 0.5 miles.

2.58pm: (59.3) Point Wilson nun buoy abeam, distant 0.2 miles, course WSW⅝W.

3.48pm: (66.0) Left tangent bluff of Protection Island bearing SE⅞S, distant 2.4 miles, course WxS, and so to end of watch. Thick fog last part. Honorably discharged John Anderson, Coxswain, this day, expiration enlistment.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle breeze to light airs, WSW, partly clear, heavy fog, smooth.

Sounding fog signal. Standing various courses down Strait of Juan de Fuca.

4.30pm: (73.1) New Dungeness fog signal abeam, course SW for Port Angeles Bay where anchored off City Dock at 6.00pm on account of thick fog, in 7½ fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain. Granted liberty to one watch.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light airs to breeze WSW. Partly clear with dense fog first part.

6.50pm: Picked up following radiogram: “Kunajiri Maru reported ashore near Dungeness Light, loaded getting tug at Seattle. Mine at Victoria”. Ordered steam and recalled liberty men immediately. Liberty men returned.

7.05pm: Underway for New Dungeness.

7.21pm: Ediz Hook Light abeam, course NE (85.4). Ordered full speed under one boiler. Dense fog.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light WSW breeze to SW airs, partly clear, light fog.

Standing various courses for off New Dungeness Light and around end of Spit to anchorage off Japanese steamer ashore.

8.30pm: Overheard through radio that tug “Tyee” would arrive at steamer’s position at 9.30pm.

9.05pm: Anchored with New Dungeness Light bearing NW⅜W, in 8 fathoms to 33 fathoms starboard cable, near Japanese steamer ashore to await high water tomorrow to work on her.


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24 September 1916

New Dungeness, Washington

Lat 48.16, Long -123.72


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light Southeasterly airs.

Partly clear and foggy to overcast and hazy.

1.30am: Tug pulled steamer “Kunajiri Maru” [Junajiri Maru in log] off of Dungeness Spit, this vessel standing by to assist if necessary.

1.50am: Tug and steamer passed bound up Sound.

4.30am: Sent boat to Dungeness wharf with mail. G.L. Formugis, Seaman, restricted to limits of vessel for two weeks for insubordination and neglect of duty.

7.00am: Underway and stood down Strait of Fuca for Port Crescent to assist boat ashore there.

7.05am: Over log (4.7)

7.18am: Dungeness nun buoy (6.5). Course SWxW¾W.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs; partly cloudy, hazy, smooth sea.

S. Murray, Coal Heaver, leave expired yesterday, awaiting vessel’s return to Seattle. John Andersen re-enlisted this day as Coxswain. A. Domnick, Seaman, sick and off duty.

8.33am: (17.5) Ediz Hook abeam, distant 2.9 miles.

9.40am: (27.9) In log. Stood into Port Crescent where at 10.05am anchored in 7 fathoms water, 15 fathoms of starboard chain. Found motor boat “Pal” high and dry on beach on East side of harbor. Sent officers and boat away with 30 fathoms six-inch line, and made bridle around her.

11.05am: Up anchor and steamed in as near as practicable to stranded boat, coming to anchor at 11.20am in 5 fathoms water, 12 fathoms starboard chain. Ran 300 fathoms six-inch hawser and made fast to bridle.

11.40am: Started pulling. Men employed in running line and working about stranded boat. B. Griffin, Water Tender, restriction expires this day, Minor Court approved August 25, 1916.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South airs, partly clear, smooth.

12.20pm: Hauled gas boat off beach.

12.45pm: All clear and afloat.

12.50pm: Underway, course NE⅞E for Port Angeles, Washington, gas boat in tow at Master’s request, where anchored at 2.55pm in 7 fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain.

3.15pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers F.C. Allen returned on board. Inspected magazine; temperature 64° to 65°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South airs; partly cloudy and hazy to overcast and rainy.

4.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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25 September 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.22, Long -123.70


Midnight to 9.00am.:

Light to gentle breeze WSW to W, freshening at times. Partly clear.

Followed routine and started scrubbing hull at water line. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to meridian:

Moderate West to WNW breeze, partly clear to overcast, smooth to light westerly swell.

C. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, left vessel on two days’ leave. A. Domnick, Seaman, sick and off duty. Scrubbed waterline.

9.35am: Underway and stood out of Bay.

10.00am: Over log (29.8), Ediz Hook Lighthouse bearing SE (magnetic), 0.6 miles distant, course WxS. Began painting in sail locker.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle NW breezes to light variable airs, overcast, rainy, smooth sea.

Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° - 61°.

1.58pm: (61.2) Course W½S.

2.35pm: (66.2) Course West, Slip Point Light bearing SxE, distant 1.3 miles, ship’s head at time of bearing on course W½S. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Men employed in painting in sail locker and variously about decks.

3.30pm: Quarters

3.32.41pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.33.00pm: first water. Held gun drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to fresh South to SSW breeze, overcast, raining, smooth.

Standing various courses for Neah Bay, Washington, where anchored in East Pass at 4.35pm in 4 fathoms to 25 fathoms starboard cable.


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26 September 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.28, Long -123.50


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong to fresh breeze SSW to SW. Overcast, squally and rain to partly clear.

6.00am: Underway and out of Bay, up Strait.

6.05am: Over log (50.9).

6.15am: Sail Rock SExE½E (magnetic), heading NExN; stood ENE¾E. Log (82.5). Followed routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh SW to West breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Inspected magazine, temperature 62° - 60°.

11.33am: (28.5) Course NExE.

11.55am: (31.8) Course N¼E, Race Rock Light bearing NW, distant 1.7 miles, vessel on heading NExE. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Men employed in overhauling turnbuckles, working in main hold, and variously. A. Domnick, Seaman, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh SW breezes; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

1.00pm: (40.0) In log.

1.05pm: Came to an anchor in 9 fathoms water, 25 fathoms starboard chain, Race Rocks bearing NxE (ship’s head N¼E), distant 9.0 miles. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Men employed variously

3.30pm: Quarters followed by collision drill.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh SW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

4.15pm: Underway.

4.20pm: (40.0) Over log, course SSE½E for Port Angeles to pick up and transport stores for “Snohomish” to Seattle, by direction of Division Commander.

5.40pm: (51.4) Course SxE¾E and so to end of watch. All courses by standard compass.


6.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SW breezes to light West air; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

6.15pm: (56.2) Ediz Hook abeam, in log. Stood various courses to an anchorage to City Dock, Port Angeles, at 6.30pm, 7½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

7.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 6.00am tomorrow.


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27 September 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.03, Long -122.63


Midnight to 8.00am.

Calm to light Southerly airs. Mostly clear.

7.10am: Underway and out of harbor.

7.15am: Over log (56.2).

7.15am: Ediz Hook Light (57.6). Course NE. Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time. Received from Peoples’ Wharf Company, Port Angeles, one package for “Snohomish”. Superintendent of wharf stated that this was the only freight there for that vessel.


8.00am to meridian:

Light West airs, partly clear, hazy, smooth.

Standing various courses up Strait of Juan de Fuca and Admiralty Inlet. A. Domnick, Seaman, returned to duty. Anton Benson, Coxswain, honorably discharged, expiration of enlistment, Discharge Number 6301.

9.30am: Daily quarters; held infantry drill; instruction in beach apparatus drill. Crew scrubbing paintwork.

12.00am: Took in log and found it to be fouled.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light NW breezes, partly cloudy. Smooth sea.

12.15pm: (94.6) Over log.

12.45pm: (0.8) Point No Point abeam, distant 0.4 miles. Stood various courses up Puget Sound.

2.45pm: (16.3) West Point abeam, in log. Stood various courses up Elliott Bay to Hammond Milling Company dock where at 3.35pm made fast, port side to. Men employed variously during afternoon. P. Bugaras, Ship’s Cook, restriction to vessel removed by Commanding Officer. Inspected magazine, temperature 62° - 60°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breeze to airs, mostly clear, smooth.

Granted regular liberty to one watch.

7.00pm: H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, and A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, returned, they having reported on board the “Snohomish” each day since the vessel sailed on September 23, 1916. Word received from Division Commander that S. Murray, Coal Heaver, had been assigned to “Manning” during vessel’s absence.


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28 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light North airs, clear to partly clear, smooth.

Prepared for coaling.

7.45pm: Liberty party returned. C. Fedderson, Master-at-Arms, granted two days’ additional leave, September 28 and 29, 1916, on account of serious illness of his wife.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle NW breezes, partly cloudy, hazy.

9.30pm: Quarters followed by resuscitation and signal drills. Received Division Commander’s order of 26th September assigning “Unalga” to “Snohomish’s” Station while that vessel is undergoing repairs. Received Division Commander’s letter of 25th of this month authorizing an increase in complement of this vessel of four seamen, until further notice.

10.35pm: Unmoored and stood to Pacific Coast Coal Company’s dock where at 11.10pm made fast, banked fires. Prepared to coal ship. B. Griffin, Water Tender, left ship on one day’s leave. Examined and granted certificates to two men, Deck Department as certificated lifeboatmen. Draft before coaling, 12’ 5” forward, 13’10” aft.

1.00pm: Started coaling. Men employed in coaling ship.

3.35pm: Finished coaling, having received from the Pacific Coast Coal Company 117 tons of coal. Draft 13’10” forward, 14’1” aft. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° - 61°


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NW breeze to calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.

6.20pm: “Arcata” came alongside and brought S. Murray, Coal Heaver, from “Manning”, who had been left behind on this vessel’s departure from Seattle on the 23rd September. Received from Puget Sound Navy Yard, by way of “Arcata”, 6 6-pounder ammunition boxes; 66 rounds 6-pounder cartridges, 108 gallons kerosene in drums, 2 drums #7472 and #6164.

6.40pm: “Arcata” left, taking one bale of clothing to “Snohomish” from this vessel, which had been transferred by this vessel from Port Angeles by order of the Division Commander. Held night signal drill.


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29 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast, thick fog.

Morning duties performed, liberty men returned on time except P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs, mostly clear, smooth sea, hazy first part.

Crew cleaning ship after coaling. Quarters and drills omitted on account of cleaning ship after coaling and discoloration by sewer gas from being alongside coal wharf.

10.10am: Cast off and stood to mooring buoy #4 where made fast at 10.30am; banked fires. Filled all fresh water tanks at no expense to the government. Issued four lifeboatman’s certificates to men in Deck Department. Enlisted Serenus Asbury Davis as Second Class Boy, original enlistment. Received hardware and lumber as per Class VIII requisition for current period. Received 15 gallons gasoline from Standard Oil Company. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° to 67°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light airs to gentle North breeze, partly clear to overcast, smooth to choppy.

5.15pm: P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, returned 9½ hours late from liberty; restricted to limits of vessel for two weeks. Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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30 September 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, mostly clear, smooth.

Continued scrubbing over the side.

7.45am: Liberty men returned except C. Cook, Oiler First Class.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW breezes to airs. Overcast to partly cloudy.

Honorably discharged Peter Bugaras, Cook, expiration full term, subsequent enlistment. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning. Inspected magazine, temperature 65° - 67°, tested flood cock. Second Lieutenant of Engineers F.C. Allen received Headquarters’ letter of September 25, 1916, (17), giving him preparatory orders to the “Yamacrow”. Examined and passed one man as certificated lifeboatman, Deck Department. B. Griffin, Water Tender, returned from one day’s leave.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Received from Headquarters one set Johnson’s Operative Therapeusis (five volumes). C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, granted two days’ extension of leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm, partly cloudy.


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Totals of abstract


Vacancies in crew 163


General muster 1; Inspected ship 3; Quarters 17; Gun drill 6; General quarters 1; Infantry 3; Infantry on shore 1; Pistol 1; Fire 4; Collision 4; Boat drill 2; Abandon ship 1; Man overboard 1; Signal 7; Resuscitation 4; Beach apparatus instruction 1; Inspection clothing 1; Magazine inspection 17; Tested flood cock 5


Patrolled regatta, 1-2-4 at Astoria, Oregon


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Anton Benson

Coxswain


27 Sep 1916


Otis L. Berdsing

Boy 2nd class


7 Sep 1916

Also mentioned as Birdsing, Birdsings, Birdsong

Peter Bugaras

Ship’s Cook


30 Sep 1916

Also mentioned as Burgaras, Bugurus

Charles Johnson Cromwell

Steerage Cook


11 Sep 1916


Serenus Asbury Davis

Boy 2c

29 Sep 1916



John Francis Gilmary Equi

Coal Heaver


1 Sep 1916


Bernard B. Griffin

Water Tender



Also mentioned as Griffen
Restricted to ship 30 days on 9 Sep 1916

L. B. Hansen

Quartermaster



Temporary transfer to USCGC “Arcata” on 9 Sep 1916

William Ku

Seaman




William Logan Murray

Ordinary Seaman


6 Sep 1916


Bror Eric Berger Nyberg

Seaman




Walter Riefschnider

Water Tender



Also mentioned as Riefsnider, Reifschnider, Reifschneider
Rating made permanent on 7 Sep 1916

Ralph Henry Howard Simonsen

Boy 2nd class

15 Sep 1916


Also mentioned as Simonson

Harry Sauro Takenchi

Steerage Cook

21 Sep 1916



Iel Calvin Tolin

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned as J.C. Tolin, Tolen
Rated Coal Heaver on 2 Sep 1916



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1916


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Cover – October 1916

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Title page – October 1916

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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs. F. G. Dodge, 606 Summit Avenue North, Seattle.
Capitol 1876.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs. L. C. Covell, 4201 Interlake Avenue, Seattle.
North 1959




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, 1506 38th and East Pike Streets, Seattle.
E-5326.




Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. F. C. Allen, 5741 Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle.
North-2257




Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant





Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant





Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer, father, Frankfort, Michigan.




Warren F. Fox

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

J. J. Fox, father, 186 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, California.


21 Oct 1916


E. O. Woods

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

Main 7600. Normandie Apartments, 9th and University.

20 Oct 1916



S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

Mrs. S. B. Johnsen, 111 25th Avenue North, Seattle.
Beacon 772.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner

Mrs. F. C. C. Greene, The Allen Apartments, Seattle.




Nestor Brunila

Carpenter

A. Brunila, father, Katka, Finland.
East 710.




Knute P. Floe

Machinist

Mrs. K. P. Floe, 4702 Fremont Avenue, Seattle.
N-285





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Extract of regulations


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1 October 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable airs to calm, partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. G. Cook, Oiler First Class, absent 20 hours without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate NNE to light NW breeze, mostly clear.

E. Christensen, Quartermaster, sick and off duty. T. Kato disrated from Wardroom Steward to Cook this day, at his own request. Honorably discharged Harry Israel Crook, Electrician Third Class, expiration of subsequent enlistment, discharge Number 6303. All unnecessary work suspended.

11.45am: Liberty men returned.

11.45am: G. Cook, Oiler First Class, returned, having been absent 28 hours without leave. To forfeit one day’s pay for unauthorized absence on September 30, 1916, in addition to the pay that does not accrue for that day, and restricted to limits of the vessel for 30 days. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° to 65°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE breeze, mostly clear.


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2 October 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SE airs, mostly clear, foggy part of watch.

Sounding fog signal during fog. Crew cleaned waterline. Liberty men returned on time except B. Nyberg, Seaman, who returned one hour late.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to gentle NNW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, returned from six days’ leave. C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, left vessel on nine days’ leave granted on account of serious illness of his wife. Gunman F.C.C. Greene returned from 25 days’ leave granted by Headquarters telegram of August 31, 1916.

Received the equivalent of 545 rations. E.J. Christensen, Quartermaster, returned to duty.

Inspected magazine, temperature 64° - 62°.

Re-enlisted Harry Israel Crook as Electrician Third Class this day. J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, left vessel on seven days’ leave, re-enlistment; officers and men received pay for month of September, 1916.

The submarine signal apparatus of the vessel was overhauled this day by an agent of the company.

East watch was granted one and one half hour’s liberty in order to pay bills ashore. All returned on time.

3.05pm: Underway.

3.10pm: (16.7) Over log. Stood various courses out of Seattle Harbor.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by gun drill. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

3.54pm: (21.9) West Point abeam, distant 1.0 mile. Men employed variously throughout day.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle NNW to NW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses down Puget Sound.

5.55pm: (39.1) Point No Point bearing SW¾S, distant 0.4 miles. Course NW¾W and so watch ends. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


6.00pm to midnight:

Gentle breeze to light airs NW to W. Mostly clear.

6.20pm: Double Bluff buoy (42.8).

6.52pm: Bush Point Light (47.6).

7.27pm: Marrowstone Point Light (52.8), hauled in for Port Townsend, various courses,

7.42pm: In log (54.8).

7.50pm: Came to anchor in Port Townsend Harbor, 15 fathoms water, 35 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires. USCGC “Manning” in port.


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3 October 1916

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs to gentle breeze NW to WNW. Mostly clear.

4.15am: “Manning” left harbor. Followed routine.

6.15am: Underway and out of harbor, various courses.

6.25am: Over log (54.8)

6.56am: Point Wilson buoy close abeam, course WSW¾W (59.3)


8.00am to meridian:

Light West breeze to calm, mostly clear, smooth.

9.00am: (75.5) Dungeness Lighthouse abeam, 0.8 miles distant, course SW¼W.

10.35am: In log (85.4), Ediz Hook Lighthouse abeam, stood for Coast Guard wharf on Ediz Hook.

10.40am: Stopped, picked up surf boat for Baaddah Point Station.

10.55am: Ahead for off City Dock where anchored at 11.10am in 7 fathoms to 15 fathoms starboard cable. Crew employed overhauling main hold and quadrant room and cleaning boats. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° - 64°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs; partly cloudy, hazy and smoky from forest fires, smooth sea.

12.20pm: (85.4) Underway; over log. Stood various courses around Ediz Hook.

12.38pm: (87.3) Ediz Hook Light bearing SSE, distant 0.3 miles. Course W¾S. All courses by standard compass. Men employed in painting in quadrant room and cleaning and painting in Warrant Officers’ and crew’s washrooms and closets.

3.30pm: Quarters

3.31.45pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.32.17pm first water.

3.38.58pm: Sounded signal for collision drill; 3.40.01pm collision mat ready.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light WSW airs, mostly clear, smooth; hazy.

4.35pm: (20.0) Slip Point, SxE⅝E (magnetic), 3.3 miles distant, course W¾S.

6.00pm: (31.0) Course SW, standard compass.


6.00pm to midnight:

Calm, clear, smooth.

Standing SW, standard compass, and various courses through East Passage into Neah Bay, Washington, where anchored off wharf at 6.30pm in 6½ fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard cable.


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4 October 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.37, Long -124.61


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm and mostly clear. Followed routine.


9.00am to meridian:

Calm to light NE airs, partly cloudy, hazy.

Held boat drill under oars and sail. Men employed in painting in main hold and in quadrant room.

Albert M. Roemer, Assistant Keeper, US Light Service, came on board for transportation to Port Angeles for medical treatment.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, partly cloudy, hazy, smooth sea.

12.00pm: Underway. Stood over toward Waaddah Point Coast Guard Station and delivered to them one surf boat which had been transported by this vessel from Port Angeles. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 62°. Stood out of Neah Bay and over toward Seal Rocks, various courses.

2.28pm: (33.5) Seal Rock close, over log. Course E¾N, standard compass. Men employed in painting in quadrant room and main hold, and cleaning cabins preparatory to painting.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by infantry drill.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light WNW to West airs; partly cloudy, hazy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course E¾N, standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable airs. Partly clear and hazy. Thick smoke from forest fires.

Vessel on course E¾N.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs and mostly clear with smoke and fog.

8.30pm: Ediz Hook Light close abeam, in log (87.2). Hauled in for Port Angeles and anchored off City Dock at 9.05pm in 8 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires. Granted liberty to watch. Tested searchlight.


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5 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, partly clear with fog and haze.

7.40am: Underway and stood over for service wharf on Ediz Hook. Followed routine and made ready for small arms target practice.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm and light ESE airs, mostly clear, hazy, smooth.

8.05am: Made fast to wharf, Ediz Hook, Washington; banked fires. Put Coast Guard range in commission. Holding small arms target practice. Crew painting in cabin, main hold, and painting port whaleboat. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 65°. Received one copy each “General Rules and Regulations”, Steamboat Inspection Service, January, 1916, and “Great Lakes and Lakes other than Great Lakes”. Received 10 blank forms number 2512, “Record of discharges issued”.

2.30pm: First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton returned from leave.

3.30pm: Quarters, resuscitation and day signal drills. Holding gallery practice; expended 200 rounds .22 caliber ammunition.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs, mostly clear, hazy to foggy, smooth.

4.45pm: Firing party returned. Granted liberty to one watch until 7.30am.


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6 October 1916

Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NE airs. Partly clear and hazy. Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Easterly airs, partly clear, hazy, smooth.

Continued small arms target practice. Crew painting in main hold, cabin and painting port surf boat and port whaleboat. Fumigating Petty Officers’ rooms.

3.30pm: Quarters. Gun drill. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 63°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ENE breeze to calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

6.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Ran dynamo until midnight on account of guests in wardroom.


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7 October 1916

Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 9.00am

Light NW airs to calm. Partly clear and hazy.

Followed regular Saturday routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to calm, hazy, partly clear, smooth.

Continued small arms target practice. Crew engaged in Saturday cleaning.

12.55pm: Cast off and stood for City Dock, Port Angeles, Washington.

1.06pm: Stopped.

1.11pm: Ahead.

1.25pm: Made fast, port side to. Granted liberty to one watch until 11.45am. Received 7000 gallons water from City Dock. Inspected magazine; temperature 58° to 62°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Partly clear with haze and fog latter part.

Tested magazine flood cock.


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8 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Partly clear and hazy.

Followed routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

Received from Headquarters 13 copies Circular Letter #12, reprint. Received by mail from Newport News Ship Building Company, one circulating pump bracket.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, light SW airs middle part. Partly clear and foggy.

Inspection of magazine, temperature 55° - 60°.


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9 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Partly clear with fog.

Followed routine. J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, returned from leave, having taken six days of the seven days granted.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly clear, foggy, smooth.

Continued small arms target practice. Painting main hold, cabin and port surf boat. Steamed and scrubbed out Petty Officers’ rooms.

3.30pm: Quarters. Gun drill. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 60°. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Partly clear and foggy.

Granted regular liberty to watch.


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10 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Partly clear and foggy.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm

Calm. Partly clear and foggy.

Continued small arms target practice on Ediz Hook range. Crew employed painting in cabin and Petty Officers’ rooms. Broke out lower main hold and washed bilges preparatory to painting. Varnished bright work in berth deck. Received one set (five volumes) Forchheimer’s Therapeusis of Internal Diseases by mail. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.

3.30pm: Quarters. Stations for collision drill. Enlisted Joseph Radcliffe Gresham as Second Class Boy


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW breezes to calm, overcast, thick fog.

4.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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11 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm and thick fog.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light East airs, foggy, partly clear, smooth.

Enlisted Edward William French as Ordinary Seaman. Unable to hold small arms target practice on account of thick fog making it impossible to shoot the sharpshooter course. Crew painted main hold bilges, restowed storeroom under berth deck, painting in cabin pantry and Petty Officers’ rooms and variously employed. Tested Franklin lifebuoy torches, refilled same; found same in good working order.

3.30pm: Quarters. Infantry drill on shore. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 62°


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly clear, foggy, smooth.

Granted regular liberty to one watch. Tested searchlight.


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12 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm and thick fog.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time except E. French, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, thick fog. Dense fog prevented the carrying of small arms target practice this day. H.B. Johnson, Oiler Second Class, left on three days’ leave.

12.00pm: C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, failed to return from nine days’ leave and is absent without leave. Commanding Officer received a telegram from C.M. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, saying that his wife had a child at 2.40am this day and that he would reach this vessel tomorrow. Men employed in painting cabin closet and in Petty Officers’ rooms. Put back main hold floor boards and touched up paintwork in places. J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty.

3.30pm: Quarters followed at 3.31.15pm by fire alarm for drill; 3.31.39pm first water. Resuscitation drill. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 62°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, thick fog.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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13 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm and thick fog.

Liberty men returned on time. Followed morning routine. C. Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, returned from leave. E. French, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave 24 hours.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light West breeze, overcast, foggy.

Held target practice (pistol). J. Gresham, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° to 59°. Crew painting in cabin pantry and Petty Officers’ stateroom and restowing main hold.

12.05pm: Suspended small arms target practice on account of thick fog making it difficult to see target.

3.30pm: Quarters. Gun drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs, heavy fog, smooth.

Granted usual liberty to one watch.

6.30pm: Received telephone message from Acting Assistant Surgeon Carter, US Public Health Service, from Port Townsend, stating that Japanese steamer “Panama Maru” was ashore on Thompson Spit, about one mile from Discovery Bay Quarantine Station and that pilot requested assistance from this vessel, he having sent for two tugs which were on their way to the vessel.

Thick fog in Port Angeles.

Received telegram from Puget Sound Tug Boat Company requesting whereabouts of Japanese steamer “Panama Maru” on shore so that they could send tug “Wanderer” to her assistance. Sent following reply: “Panama Maru ashore on Thompson Spit, one mile West of Diamond Point”.

9.00pm: Received information from Weather Bureau that schooner “Watson R. West” was ashore near Twin River. Replied that this vessel would go to her assistance on high tide tomorrow, dense fog making navigation extremely dangerous. Received one copy Navy Ordnance Pamphlet No. 20, Serial No. 14.


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14 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.18, Long -123.96


Midnight to 9.00am

Calm and dense fog.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time. E. French, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave 48 hours.


9.00 to Meridian:

Calm to light NE airs, overcast, foggy, smooth sea to groundswell.

9.00am: Underway and stood out of Port Angeles Harbor to aid vessel ashore at Twin River.

9.10am: (87.7) Over log. Stood various courses around Ediz Hook.

9.24am: (89.0) Ediz Hook Light bearing SxE¼E, distant 0.2 miles, course WxS, standard compass. J.P. Gresham, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty. Received Headquarters’ letter of 9th October, authorizing transfer of Oiler Second Class H.B. Johnson, to “Scout”.

11.00am: Held general muster of officers and crew. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.

11.08am: (2.0) Course SWxW¼W.

11.45am: (6.5) Sighted four-masted schooner ashore, hauled in for her.

11.47am: (6.6) In log. Watch ends nearing vessel. Tested flood cock.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast, foggy, smooth.

12.10pm: Anchored in 7 fathoms to 15 fathoms starboard cable, off Twin Rivers, where found four-masted schooner “Watson A. West” in the kelp on the outer edge of the shoal, broadside to the beach, close in and in dangerous position. Sent officer in boat to ascertain conditions and if assistance was required. Found that schooner was aground at low water and port tide, and that she was striking heavily at those times. Master requested to be hauled off and towed to Port Angeles as he could not get a tug and as he wanted to be docked. Ran six-inch line.

1.25pm: Up anchor, hauled schooner off and laid course NExE¼E for Port Angeles, schooner in tow.

1.40pm: Over log (6.5).

2.16pm: Fog shutting in, began sounding fog signal.

3.05pm: (16.0) Course ExN for off Ediz Hook Light.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm, fog to hazy, smooth sea.

5.04pm: (29.8) Course ESE. Stood various courses around Ediz Hook.

5.30pm: (32.5) In log.

5.45pm: Let schooner go and she anchored in the harbor.

6.05pm: Made fast to City Dock, Port Angeles, banked fires. The “Watson A West” was towed to Port Angeles at Master’s request as it was a safe harbor and it was necessary for her to find a safe anchorage while waiting for tug to take her to dry dock.

6.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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15 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm and dense fog.

Followed routine. Machinist K.P. Floe and Carpenter N. Brunila each left on six days’ leave. E. French, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave 72 hours.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, heavy fog, smooth.

All unnecessary work suspended. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 63°.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time except B. Nyberg and A. Domnick, Seamen, who returned one hour late; restricted to limits of vessel one liberty day. J.P. Gresham, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty.

1.00pm: Liberty for the watch until 7.45am


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, thick fog.


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16 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am

Light NE airs to calm. Dense fog.

Followed routine. Oiler Second Class H.B. Johnson returned from leave. Ordinary Seaman E. French absent without leave 96 hours. Liberty men returned on time except P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW airs; thick fog to partly cloudy.

J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy sick and off duty.

9.20am: P.J. Sarsfield Ordinary Seaman, returned 1 hour and 35 minutes late; to be deprived of liberty on shore for one week. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° - 61°. Men employed in scrubbing between decks, working in Petty Officers’ rooms, cabin pantry, overhauling launch, telephotos, and touching up rust spot in magazine.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by clothing inspection. Did not hold target practice this day on account of thick fog.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW breezes; partly cloudy to overcast.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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17 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light Westerly airs to calm. Overcast with haze and mist.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time. E. French, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave for five days, declared a deserter.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE airs falling calm, mostly clear, smooth.

Continued small arms target practice. Crew painting crew space under spar deck. Electrician overhauling telephotos. J.P. Gresham, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty. Inspected magazine; temperature 58° to 61°.

3.30pm: Quarters. Collision and abandon ship drills. Received one Eveready Portable Searchlight and two batteries for same. Received 13 copies “Directions for Restoring the Apparently Drowned”. Honorably discharged Carl Guy Gage, Fireman, expiration enlistment, discharge No. 6304, paid on voucher.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly airs, mostly clear, hazy, smooth.

Granted regular liberty to one watch. Received 45 gallons gasoline from Standard Oil Company. Received 10,500 gallons water from City Dock.


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18 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SSW airs. Partly clear and hazy.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light variable airs, partly cloudy, hazy.

Carl Guy Gage re-enlisted as Fireman and left vessel on (5) five days’ re-enlistment leave. J.R. Gresham Second Class Boy, returned to duty. Men employed in painting on main deck. Sent aloft telephotos and secured same. Continued small arms target practice. Tested our wrecking hose.

3.15pm: Received telegram from Assistant Secretary detaching Assistant Surgeon W.F. Fox, US Public Health Service, from this vessel and ordering him to New Orleans upon relief by Assistant Surgeon Woods, US Public Health Service.

3.30pm: Quarters, infantry and pistol drill. “McCulloch” passed up strait at 3.30pm.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm, partly cloudy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch. Magazine inspection, temperature 58° 62°


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19 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light Southerly airs to calm. Partly clear.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs and calm, partly clear, passing showers, foggy, smooth.

Continued small arms target practice. Crew painting under spar deck, forward, repairing telephotos, recovering flanges on suction hose and scraping water casks. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° to 68°. Received Headquarters’ letter dated October 13, 1916, granting Boatswain S.B. Johnson 30 days’ leave beginning December 15, 1916.

3.30pm: Quarters; signal and resuscitation drills.

3.31pm: Fire drill, water in 26 seconds.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly clear to overcast, foggy, smooth.

Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am.


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20 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

Continued small arms target practice. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 62°. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Rated J.E. Turner from Second Class Boy to Ordinary Seaman, as of October 1, 1916.

Crew painting between decks and variously employed. Assistant Surgeon E.O. Woods, US Public Health Service, reported on board for duty in obedience to Bureau telegram of October 18, 1916. Electrician First Class F. Stowers and Signal Quartermaster P.G. Vomberg each left vessel on two days’ leave.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of part of crew being absent on range at target practice.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm with light Southerly airs middle part. Partly clear to thick fog.

Granted regular liberty to watch.


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21 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light Southerly airs and fog.

Liberty men returned on time. Started regular Saturday cleaning.

Assistant Surgeon W.F. Fox, US Public Health Service, left vessel, having been detached by Bureau telegram of October 18, 1916. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton left vessel on one day’s leave, emergency.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE breeze to calm, mostly clear, hazy, smooth.

A. Ericksen, Coxswain, left vessel on three days’ leave. Crew employed at Saturday cleaning. Continued small arms target practice during forenoon. Inspected magazine; temperature 57° to 60°.

1.00pm: Liberty for the watch until 11.45am.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light West airs, clear and mostly clear, smooth.


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22 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South-easterly airs and partly clear.

Followed routine. Machinist K.P. Floe and Carpenter N. Brunila returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light East airs to calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time. R. Furth, Seaman, left vessel on two days’ leave on account of serious illness in his family.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine, temperature 59° - 61°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.


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23 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to partly cloudy, hazy to foggy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, and P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, returned from two days’ leave, each. Y. Koyama, First Class Boy, to be deprived of liberty on shore for thirty (30) days for disrespect and disobedience to an officer.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, heavy fog, smooth.

Vessel detained in port on account of dense fog. Continued small arms target practice. Crew painting in pantries and touching up outside. E. Christiansen, Quartermaster, and H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, left vessel on five days’ and four days’ re-enlistment leave respectively. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

1.00pm: First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton returned from leave. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° - 61°.

3.30pm: Quarters. Gun drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, dense fog to partly clear, smooth.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 6.00am.


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24 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.42, Long -124.43


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light Northerly breeze. Fog.

Liberty men returned on time except J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer, absent without leave. C.G. Gage, Fireman, due to return from leave today, left behind by vessel sailing.

6.00am: Underway from wharf and stood out of harbor.

6.18am: Ediz Hook Light close abeam, stood down Strait, course W¾S, to search for lighter reported adrift. Followed morning routine.


9.00am to meridian:

Light SSE airs to East breezes; partly cloudy, foggy, smooth sea.

10.35am: (68.0) Course WNW½W, standard compass. Men employed variously during watch. Placed extra man on lookout for lighter reported adrift. Kept sharp lookout throughout watch for lighter reported adrift in Strait of Juan de Fuca. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light East breeze to airs, overcast, foggy and drizzling, smooth.

12.28pm: (83.5) Course SxW½W for lighter adrift.

12.35pm: (54.5) Stopped, in log. Picked up Scow No. 162013, Latitude 48°28'N, Longitude 124°30’W, taking her in to for Port Angeles, course E⅜N.

1.55pm: (93.9) Lighter filling, stopped and pumped her out.

3.05pm: (93.9) Course SWxW¾W for Neah Bay, lighter in tow. Crew variously employed. Quarters and drills omitted on account of work on lighter and rain.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light NE breezes, thick fog, drizzling last part, smooth sea.

4.16pm: (1.5) Course SE standard compass, having heard Cape Flattery fog signal on port bow.

5.00pm: (5.9) In log; sighted land close aboard. Stood various courses and speeds, sounding continuously, into Neah Bay where at 6.00pm anchored in 5¼ fathoms water, 25 fathoms starboard chain, off Cannery Dock, lighter in tow.


6.00pm to midnight:

Light NE airs to calm, thick fog.

6.35pm: C.G. Gage, Fireman, returned from leave, he having been unable to reach the vessel before, on account of her sailing.

6.35pm: J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer, returned on board, he having missed the vessel this morning on account of sickness, absence excused.


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25 October 1916

Neah Bay, Washington

Lat 48.28, Long -123.97


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs to breeze NE to SW. Overcast with rain and fog.

Followed routine. Sent officer to notify Keeper of Baaddah Point Station of derelict scow, with intention of turning it over to him for safe keeping.


8.00am to meridian:

Light Southerly breeze to airs, overcast to partly clear, foggy, smooth.

Transferred Lighter No. 162031 to Keeper, Baaddah Point Station.

8.25am: Up anchor and stood out of Bay through East Passage.

8.40am: Spar buoy, over log (6.9). Course NNE.

8.45am: (7.7) Seal and Sail Rocks in range, course E¾N. Crew variously employed.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable breezes to calm, partly cloudy to overcast, hazy, smooth sea.

2.00pm: (52.0) Course East, standard compass.

2.20pm: (54.8) Course ExS, standard compass. Men employed variously.

3.00pm: (60.5) In log. Stood various courses up Port Angeles Harbor. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.

3.00pm: Quarters followed by infantry instruction.

3.01.35pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.01.52pm first water.

3.10pm: Stopped off City Dock. Granted usual liberty to the watch.

3.15pm: A. Ericksen, Coxswain, returned from (3) three days’ leave and R. Furth, Seaman, returned from (2) two days’ leave, they being unable to rejoin the ship before noon on account of her absence.

3.50pm: Stood over toward service dock on Ediz Hook.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light West airs, overcast, foggy, passing showers, smooth.

4.00pm: Made fast to wharf on Ediz Hook.


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26 October 1916

Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light airs, SW to variable. Overcast and cloudy. Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs to breezes; overcast, rainy. Continued small arms target practice throughout day until stopped by rain in the afternoon. Received (4) four copies "Revised Questions and Answers on International Code Signals". Inspected magazine, temperature 57° - 60°.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of rain. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW airs; overcast, rainy.

6.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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27 October 1916

Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW airs. Overcast with fog and haze.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs, partly clear, smooth.

Continued small arms target practice. Crew variously employed about decks. Quarters and drills omitted on account of officers and men on range at target practice. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 60°. W.L. Jamiesen, Fireman, left vessel on five days’ leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light airs SW to East, overcast to mostly clear, smooth.

Granted liberty to the watch until 7.30am.


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28 October 1916

Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm and partly clear.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time. H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West to NW airs, partly cloudy to overcast.

Continued small arms target practice. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning. E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, left vessel on five (5) days’ leave.

1.35pm: Underway. Stood various courses over to City Dock. Port Angeles, where at 1.55pm made fast, banked fires.

2.01pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 56°. Tested flood cock. W.L. Badie, Second Class Boy, probationary period expires this day, satisfactory.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South airs, overcast drizzling.


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29 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light to moderate breeze, S to SW. Overcast to partly clear, passing rain.

Followed routine. E. Christiansen, Quartermaster, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs to breeze, overcast to partly clear, rainy, smooth.

All unnecessary work suspended.

11.45am: Liberty party returned.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.30am. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 59°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW breeze to airs, mostly clear, passing showers, smooth.


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30 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light Southerly airs. Overcast; cloudy and hazy.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast, rainy.

Continued small arms target practice until afternoon when discontinued on account of rain. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° - 58°.

9.15am: USS “Marblehead” anchored in harbor. Received from Standard Oil Company 32 gallons of gasoline. Men employed in working in Navigator’s office, scrubbing top sides, and variously.

3.30pm: Omitted quarters on account of rain.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to moderate breeze, partly clear, passing rain squalls.

4.20pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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31 October 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.122, Long -123.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South-westerly airs. Partly clear with passing rain.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.

7.00am: USS “Marblehead” left port.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to calm, partly clear, smooth.

Crew variously employed. Continued small arms target practice. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° to 59°.

3.30pm: Quarters. Stations for collision.

3.33.45pm: Fire alarm, water in 26 seconds. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly clear, smooth.

Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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Abstract of totals


Vacancies 251


General muster 1; Inspection ship 5; Quarters 17; Gun drill 5; Infantry 3; Infantry on shore 1; Pistol 1; Fire 5; Collision 4; Boat 1; Abandon ship 1; Signal 2; Resuscitation 3; Inspection clothing 1; Magazine inspected 31;

Tested flood cock 3; Small arms target practice 18


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Edward William French

Ordinary Seaman

11 Oct 1916


Declared deserter on 17 Oct 1916

Joseph Radcliffe Gresham

Boy 2nd class

10 Oct 1916



Toyokichi Kato

Wardroom Steward



Disrated to Cook on 1 Oct 1916

J. E. Turner

Boy 2nd class



Rated Ordinary Seaman on 20 Oct 1916


[Passenger mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Albert M. Roemer

Assistant Keeper, Light House Service

Aboard for transportation to Port Angeles on 4 Oct 1916



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1916


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Cover – November 1916

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Title page – November 1916

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Extracts from regulations


[List of officers]


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Francis Clair Allen

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers



7 Nov 1916

Left at Seattle for USCGC “Onondaga”

Wilmer Hake Eberly

2nd Lieutenant


10 Nov 1916




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1 November 1916

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.

7.30am: Cast off from wharf and steamed over to service wharf on Ediz Hook, making fast at 7.56am. Banked fires.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to calm, partly cloudy to overcast and hazy.

Continued small arms target practice throughout day. Honorably discharged J.E. Turner, Ordinary Seaman, expiration full term enlistment, discharge number 6305. Men employed variously throughout day.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 60°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm, overcast hazy, passing showers.

6.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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2 November 1916

Ediz Hook, Washington

Lat 48.139, Long -123.414


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to gentle WSW breeze. Overcast to partly clear with passing rain.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time. W. Jamieson, Fireman, returned from leave.


9.00am to meridian:

Gentle to moderate WSW breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Continued small arms target practice. Crew variously employed. Honorably discharged Heizo Mikitani, First Class Boy, expiration full term of original enlistment, paid on voucher, discharge no. 6306. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 59°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to light variable breezes; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

12.30pm: Underway and stood out of harbor.

12.45pm: (60.5) Over log, course NE¼E standard compass.

1.53pm: (70.5) Dungeness Light bearing (standard compass) NExE⅝E, distant 2.5 miles, passed Coast Guard Cutter “Snohomish” at a distance of about (200) two hundred feet. The “Snohomish” did not sound attention nor did she request permission to proceed, as required by Article 3050, paragraph 1, and Article 844 respectively, Regulations US Coast Guard

2.25pm: (74.3) Dungeness Spit buoy close aboard. Course ENE½E standard compass.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by signal and resuscitation drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to strong SE breeze, partly clear to overcast, smooth to choppy.

Standing various courses for Port Townsend, Washington, where anchored at 4.45pm in 11½ fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires.

6.00pm: Liberty for one watch until 5.45am.

10.45pm: Wind increasing, barometer falling, up anchor and stood for anchorage to windward of schooners in harbor.

11.00pm: Anchored in 11½ fathoms to 60 fathoms starboard chain, banked fires.


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3 November 1916

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Strong breeze to moderate gale, SE. Overcast and cloudy with rain latter part.

6.05am: Underway. Stood in near Port Townsend wharf where stopped at 6.10am and sent in boat for liberty party.

6.30am: Liberty party returned, ahead up Sound.

6.50am: Marrowstone Point Light close abeam, course SE (93.0)

7.30am: (97.7) Passed close to red globe buoy, marked “US”, white letters, lighted white lantern on top.

7.40am: Course SxE¾E (98.7).


9.00am to meridian:

Strong to light SE breezes, overcast, rainy, foggy, smooth sea.

Honorably discharged Toyokichi Kato, Cook, expiration full term first enlistment, paid on voucher, discharge number 6307.

8.24am: (4.3) Point No Point Light bearing SSW, distant 0.5 miles, course SE⅛S, all courses and bearing by standard compass.

9.23am: (12.0) Course SSE⅜E.

9.30am: Quarters followed by gun drill

10.00am: Coast Guard Cutter “Arcata” passed.

10.30am: (20.7) West Point buoy close; in log. Stood various courses up Seattle Harbor where at 11.15am made fast to buoy no. 4.

11.55am: E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave. Men employed in working on surf boat cover and variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle SE breezes, overcast, rainy.

A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave.

Received clothing on regular and emergency requisition from Puget Sound Navy Yard. Received in store requisition from general store, San Francisco, one pail white lead in oil short [?]. Men employed in handling stores. Received the equivalent of 1629 rations.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breezes to airs; overcast and rainy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch. Inspection of magazine, temperature 56° - 60°.


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4 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs; overcast.

Morning duties performed. Began regular Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to strong South breeze, partly clear, squally, choppy sea.

Crew employed cleaning ship. Re-enlisted Toyokichi Kato as Cook this day. Coxswain O. Seeland, Fireman R.A. Smith, Fireman G.C. Moore, and Ordinary Seaman P.J. Sarsfield left the vessel on one day’s, one day’s, five days’, and three days’ re-enlistment leave respectively. Officers and crew received pay for month of October, 1916. Enlisted Nikolai Olsen as Seaman, original enlistment.

1.00pm: Liberty for one watch until 11.45am tomorrow. Inspected magazine, temperature 55° - 60°, flood cock tested.

Expended during target practice on Ediz Hook range from October 5 to November 2, 1916, the following: targets “A”, 30 each; targets “B”, 39 each; pasters, black and buff, 10,500 each; pasters, buff 4,550 each; ammunition, .38 caliber, 2,580 rounds; ammunition, .30 caliber, 9.455 rounds; ammunition, 22 caliber, 2,000 rounds.

H.B. Johnson, Oiler Second Class, left vessel, transferred to “Scout” as per Headquarters’ letter of October 9, 1916.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong to fresh South breeze, partly clear, squally, choppy sea.

J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, absent without leave.


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5 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to fresh SSE to gentle South breeze, partly clear, choppy sea, passing showers first part.

Sunday morning routine performed.


9.00am to meridian:

Gentle to light South breezes; overcast to partly cloudy.

Liberty men returned on time.

11.45am: A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine, temperature 62° - 64°. Rated G. Wilson from Fireman to Oiler Second Class. Acting to fill vacancy.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to breezes; overcast, drizzling.

Lost overboard stern lantern on launch.


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6 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE to East airs; overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. R.A. Smith, Fireman, returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave. O. Seeland, Coxswain, failed to return from one day’s re-enlistment leave. Liberty men returned on time except B. Nyberg, Seaman. Motor boat “Aloha”, in coming alongside to deliver stores to general mess, bent over sockets for gangway ladder, port side. Damage slight, replaced by ship’s force.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate NE to light North airs, overcast to partly clear, passing showers.

Inspected magazine, temperature 62° - 60°. Quarters and drills omitted on account of rain. Crew cleaning and cementing main hold freshwater tanks, painting clothing locker and stowing stores. F. Shibata, Cabin Steward, and B. Griffin, Water Tender, left vessel on two and one day’s re-enlistment leave respectively. Received stores on current Class VIII requisition.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSE breeze to airs, partly clear, smooth.

5.00pm: Usual liberty to one watch.


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7 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs to calm, overcast, smooth.

Performed morning routine. Liberty men returned. O. Seeland, Coxswain, returned 24 hours late from one day’s leave of absence. B. Nyberg, Seaman, absent 24 hours without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW to South airs; partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine, temperature 62° - 60°. Received from Standard Oil Company 48 gallons of gasoline.

9.30am: Quarters followed by collision drill, mat being placed in position in three minutes. Held boat drill under oars and sail. Men employed in cementing main hold water tanks.

Re-enlisted Peter Bugaras as Seaman, subsequent enlistment. Second Lieutenant of Engineers F.C. Allen received orders from Division Commander dated November 6, 1916, detaching him from this vessel and ordering him to the “Onondaga”; authority Headquarters’ telegram of November 6, 1916. Second Lieutenant of Engineers F.C. Allen left this vessel this day in obedience to the foregoing orders.

Received from Headquarters one pad “Ordinary Discharge"”blanks, and “Proposals for Supplies” on current boats and blanks requisition. Received Division Commander’s orders of November 6, 1916, relative to gun target practices with “Manning”. Received Division Commander’s letter of November 6, 1916, directing this vessel to proceed to Puget Sound Navy Yard on the 9th of this month to obtain estimates on repairs, and ammunition.

1.00pm: B. Nyberg, Seaman, returned (29) twenty nine hours late from liberty Examined and passed one man as certificated lifeboatman, Deck Department. N.C. Ronberg, Seaman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Men employed variously throughout day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSE airs and breeze; overcast, passing showers.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch. Received one sea anchor from J. and R. Wilson Inc, San Francisco. Received lumber on current requisition. Ran dynamo until midnight on account of work on official papers.


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8 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Moderate SSE to South breeze; overcast.

Morning duties performed. B. Griffin, Water Tender, returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, returned from three days’ re-enlistment leave. Liberty men returned on time except L.A. Johansen, Seaman.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh to moderate South breeze, overcast, choppy sea.

Crew painting wardroom country, wardroom bathroom and wardroom toilet; steamed out galley. Seaman G.L. Formugis left vessel on four (4) days’ re-enlistment leave. Fireman C.G. Gage left vessel on one (1) day’s re-enlistment leave. B. Nyberg, Seaman, restricted to vessel for three weeks and to forfeit two (2) days’ pay in addition to the pay which does not accumulate during his absence on November 6 and 7, 1916. S. Murray, Coal Heaver, rated Fireman as of November 5, 1916.

9.30am: Daily quarters. Held infantry drill.

9.31.00am: Sounded fire alarm for drill; water in 21 seconds. Inspected magazine; temperature 62° to 60°. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh to gentle South breeze, partly clear to overcast, choppy sea.

5.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am.


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9 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.633


Midnight to 9.00am:

Fresh to gentle South breeze, overcast, choppy sea.

Routine work performed. Liberty men returned. F. Shibata, Cabin Steward, and N.C. Ronberg, Seaman, returned from leave.

8.15am: L.A. Johansen, Seaman, returned 24½ hours late from liberty; confined to vessel for two weeks and to forfeit one day’s pay in addition to the day pay which does not accumulate.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle, variable to light ESE breezes to airs, overcast, rainy, foggy to hazy; smooth sea.

9.50am: Underway.

9.55am: (20.7) In log. Stood various courses out of Elliott Bay, through Rich Passage to Puget Sound Navy Yard.

11.15am: (34.4) In log.

11.30am: Made fast to East side of Pier #4, US Navy Yard.

Received from Puget Sound Navy Yard 88 rounds 6-pounder target SPD 1133 cartridges, and 8 boxes ammunition 6-pounder for this vessel; 198 cartridge 6-pounder target SPD 1133, and 18 boxes ammunition, 6-pounder, for “Manning”; 33 cartridges 6-pounder target, SPD 1133, and 3 boxes ammunition, 6-pounder, for “Snohomish”.

Delivered to Puget Sound Navy Yard 66 cartridge, 6-pounder L + F SPD 1314, and 6 boxes ammunition, 6-pounder.

Commanding Officer called on the Commandant, Navy Yard.

12.05pm: Underway.

12.20pm: (34.4) Over log. Stood various courses through Rich Passage and into Seattle Harbor.

1.35pm: (46.6) In log.

1.55pm: Made fast to buoy no 4, Seattle Harbor. Banked fires. Inspected magazine, temperature 62° - 60°.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by resuscitation and signal drills. Men employed variously throughout day. Received articles on current Class I requisition.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm; overcast.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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10 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Moderate NW breezes; partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. G.C. Moore, Fireman, and C.G. Gage, Fireman, returned from leave. Liberty men returned on time except H. Simonsen, Second Class Boy, and J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle NW breeze, mostly clear, choppy sea.

9.30am: H. Simonsen, Second Class Boy, and J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, returned one and one half hours late from liberty; each confined to vessel one liberty day. A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, left vessel on two days’ re-enlistment leave. Crew painting in passageways on main deck, scraping and varnishing doors on spar deck, and variously employed.

11.00am: Second Lieutenant W.H. Eberly reported on board for duty on this vessel in obedience to Headquarters’ orders dated October 20, 1916 (235-86). Received one pump cylinder from Blake and Knowles.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh to light NW breeze, mostly clear, choppy.

Granted regular liberty to one watch. Received 10 gallons turpentine, minor emergency supply.


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11 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light North airs, mostly clear, smooth.

Began Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh NW breezes; partly cloudy.

Held general muster.

11.05am: Underway and stood into Hammond Milling Company’s dock, where at 11.25am made fast, port side to, banked fires. Received from Coast Guard Store, New York, two coffee kettles.

A. Ericksen, Coxswain, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Enlisted John Lewis Formuzis as Ordinary Seaman, original enlistment. Honorably discharged Fred Stowers, Electrician First Class, expiration full term subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 6308.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Filled all fresh water tanks at no expense to the government. Received 35 gallons of gasoline and 5 gallons of Zeroline motor oil from Standard Oil Company. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 64°. Tested flood cock.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breezes to calm, partly cloudy.

Received Boatswain’s stores on current requisition.


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12 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.34


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy, freezing weather.

Morning duties performed.

8.20am: Underway and dropped down to Albers Mill Dock where at 8.50am made fast, port side to; banked fires.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NW airs. Generally clear and hazy. Cold weather.

Liberty men returned on time. C. Goetzler, Fireman, left vessel on six (6) days’ re-enlistment leave. Inspected magazine, temperature 64° - 60°

1.00: Granted regular liberty to the watch. Re-enlisted Fred Stowers as Electrician First Class. Enlisted Frank Teramura as First Class Boy, original enlistment for clothing credit.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs and calm. Partly cloudy, hazy.

4.00pm: Unmoored from Albers Mill wharf and returned to harbor making fast to buoy #4 at 4.20pm. Banked fires.


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13 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.73, Long -122.45


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW airs to calm. Generally clear and hazy.

Performed routine cleaning and made preparations for getting underway.

A. Ericksen, Coxswain, returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave. G.L. Formugis, Seaman, returned from four days’ re-enlistment leave. A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, returned from two days’ re-enlistment leave. E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave. Honorably discharged E. Nagata, First Class Boy, expiration of full term of original enlistment. Paid on voucher.


9.00am to meridian:

Calm to gentle North breeze, mostly clear, hazy, smooth.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell left on 30 days’ leave granted by Division Commander’s letter of November 11, 1916. Received from Port Blakely Mill Company lumber on current Class VIII requisition

10.45am: Cast off and stood out.

10.55am: Over log (46.6). Course WxN

11.35am: (52.5) West Point abeam, course NNW⅜W. Crew clearing up about decks and variously employed.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle NxW to light NW breeze, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

1.00pm: Quarters, followed by general quarters, provided all guns.

1.24pm: (66.9) Point No Point abeam, distant 0.3 miles. Stood various courses down Admiralty Inlet.

2.50pm: (79.1) Marrowstone Point abeam, distant 0.3 miles; in log. Stood various courses to an anchorage at 3.20pm off Port Townsend in 10¼ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. USS “Snohomish” at anchor off Port Townsend. Men employed in rigging target and getting ready for gun target practice. Commanding Officer of “Snohomish” called on the Commanding Officer of this vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breeze falling calm, clear, smooth.

Delivered to “Snohomish” 33 6-pounder target cartridges, SPD 1133 and three ammunition boxes, together with invoice No. 1778 covering same. Commanding Officer of “Manning” called on the Commanding Officer. Granted liberty to watch until 10.00pm when liberty men returned.

4.55pm: “Manning” anchored in harbor. Inspected magazine, temperature 59° - 63°.


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4.00pm to midnight:

Commanding Officer called on Commanding Officer of the “Manning” and conferred with him in regard to target practice. Directed him to get underway at 6.30am on 14th and proceed to Protection Island and place target and marking buoys.


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14 November 1916

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.14, Long -122.93


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light variable airs; clear weather.

Performed routine cleaning.

7.30am: Got underway and stood out around Point Wilson and towards Protection Island.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to NE airs; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

8.30am: (86.7) In log.

8.50am: Anchored in 10 fathoms water, 25 fathoms starboard chain, middle of Protection Island bearing SSE, standard compass, distant 0.7 miles. Banked fires. Transferred to “Manning” 198 cartridges 6-pounder target, SPD 1133; and 18 boxes 6-pounder which had been transported from Puget Sound Navy Yard.

9.30am: Quarters followed by gun drill and signal drill. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout.

Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika was detailed as gun umpire on “Snohomish” during battery target practice. Third Lieutenant C.C. Von Paulsen was detailed as target umpire during “Snohomish’s” battery target practice.

11.00am: All marking buoys in position, having been placed by “Manning”. The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of “Snohomish” and directed him to place his target and conduct target practice this afternoon. Held sub-caliber target practice during day. “Snohomish” carried on gun target practice during afternoon. Men employed variously throughout day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NExSW airs; partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 60°. Probationary period of H. Simonsen, Second Class Boy, expires this day; probation satisfactory.


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15 November 1916

Off Protection Island, Washington

Lat 48.14, Long -122.93


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SW airs. Generally clear. Smooth sea.

Performed routine cleaning.

7.00am: Underway stood over to target buoys, put over target and moored it in place.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW airs to calm, mostly clear, smooth, hazy.

Holding battery target practice. Second Lieutenant W.R. Thompson of the “Snohomish” detailed as gun umpire. Third Lieutenant C.C. von Paulsen of the “Manning” detailed as target umpire.

11.45am: Anchored in 13 fathoms to 25 fathoms starboard chain. Took target on board and repaired same.

1.00pm: Underway to plant target.

1.45pm: Completed battery target practice. Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika detailed as target umpire on “Manning”.

Second Lieutenant W.R. Thompson of the “Snohomish” detailed to “Manning” as gun umpire.

Received from “Snohomish” for transfer to Puget Sound Navy Yard 3 6-pounder cartridges, 30 empty 6-pounder cartridge cases and 3 boxes for 6-pounder ammunition. “Manning” holding preliminary battery target practice. Crew variously employed.

2.10pm: Anchored in 7 fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain.

3.30pm: Quarters. Boat drill, under oars, collision stations, man-overboard drill, infantry drill. Expended 54 rounds 6- pounder target ammunition, SPD 1133. Inspected magazine, temperature 55° to 61.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW airs, mostly clear, smooth.

Tested searchlight.


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16 November 1916

Off Protection Island Washington

Lat 48.14, Long -122.93


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, mostly clear, hazy, smooth.

2.05am: “Snohomish” left the vicinity, standing to the Westward.

6.45am: “Manning” underway; planting battery target. Morning routine performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light WSW to SW airs; partly cloudy, hazy.

9.30am: Quarters followed by bag and hammock inspection, shifted bags and hammocks. Crew employed in scrubbing top sides, painting water line, scraping bright woodwork in Cooks’, Stewards’ and Water Tenders’ rooms. Carpenter employed in working on gangway ladder. Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika detailed as gun umpire during “Manning’s” gun target practice. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane detailed as target umpire during “Manning’s” gun target practice. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°. P. Arcis, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW to SE airs; partly cloudy, hazy.


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17 November 1916

Off Protection Island Washington

Lat 48.14, Long -122.93


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE and East airs, cloudy and foggy.

At turn to, put launch overboard and commenced scrubbing bags and hammocks.


9.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs. Cloudy. Light fog.

9.30am: Quarters. Resuscitation and signal drills.

9.30am: Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika and Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane left vessel to report on “Manning” for gun umpire and target umpire during battery target practice. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 59°.

Honorably discharged N. Evanger (#6310: entry December 1, 1916 WHE), Quartermaster, expiration second full term of enlistment. Gave all Quartermasters instruction in changing from steam to hand steering gear and in connecting the emergency hand steering gear aft. Crew scrubbed boat and sail covers and painted in Cooks’ and Stewards’ room and in Water Tenders’ room. P. Arcis, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable to East airs, partly cloudy, foggy, smooth sea.

2.05pm: Underway.

2.38pm: The Officers who were detailed to “Manning” as gun umpire and target umpire returned to this vessel, “Manning” having completed target practice.

2.38pm: Laid course for Seattle.

2.45pm: (86.7) Over log. Commanding Officer directed “Manning” to proceed to Seattle for completion of target practice records.

3.47pm: (95.8) Point Wilson abeam, distant 0.3 miles, headed up to Marrowstone Point and so watch ends. Men employed variously during afternoon. Carpenter employed in making gang plank.


4.00pm to 6.00 pm:

Light East airs, partly clear, hazy, smooth sea.

Standing various courses up Puget Sound.

6.00pm: (16.0) Point No Point Light abeam, distant 0.6 miles.


6.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE and SE airs, cloudy and hazy.

6.07pm: (17) Course SE½S.

6.55pm: (54.2) West Point abeam, course ESE½E.

8.32pm: In log (39.0), various courses

8.55pm: Made fast to buoy #4, Seattle Harbor. Banked fires. Lowered launch. Granted usual liberty


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18 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light ESE airs. Overcast, drizzling rain.

Crew commenced general cleaning. Liberty men returned on time. At 8.40am radio operator received a message that was sent from Point Loma to Point Arguello.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to calm, overcast, hazy.

Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 60°. Tested flood cock. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning. S. Murray, Coal Heaver, and P. Arcis, Coal Heaver, both sick and off duty.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

1.15pm: “Manning” close to. Received from her for transfer to Puget Sound Navy Yard 18 boxes ammunition 6-pounder; containing 41 6-pounder cartridges SPD-1133, and 157 empty 6-pounder cartridge cases. Received clothing on emergency requisition. Re-enlisted N. Evanger as Quartermaster (entry December 8, 1916, G.W. MacLane).


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy and overcast to thick fog.


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19 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE to ESE airs, thick fog.

Morning duties performed.

At about 2.25am (WNU) New Orleans, Lousiana, was heard sending press and all items were copied without trouble. This is the first time this station has been heard. The apparatus used was a small audio detector made by the electrician onboard ship, used in connection with the IP-76-model 1910 receiving set. Without this audio detector, above mentioned station could not be heard.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light East airs falling calm, partly clear, fog first part, hazy last part.

12.00pm: Liberty men returned. C. Goetzler, Fireman, returned from leave.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° to 60°. All unnecessary work suspended. Enlisted Perry Charles Bolster as Coal Heaver. S. Murray, Fireman, and P. Arcis, Coal Heaver, both sick and off duty. Sounding fog signal during fog. A. Ericksen, Coxswain, left on one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs, partly clear to overcast, heavy fog.

Sounding fog bell.


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20 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, heavy fog, smooth sea.

Performed routine morning work. Liberty men returned on time. Sounding fog signal. Began scrubbing aloft.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW breezes; partly cloudy, foggy to hazy.

9.30am: Quarters followed by gun drill. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 56°. Men scrubbed aloft.

Received from Standard Oil Company 40 gallons of gasoline. Received from Headquarters 6 ship’s logs; 2 ink wells, 5 boxes ropes, thin; 1 copy of “General Rules and Regulations, Board of Supervising Instructors, edition May 13, 1916”, 60 blanks, form 2522, “Application for Medical Examination and Treatment, Sick or Disabled Officers or Enlisted Men”; 10 copies “Small Arms Firing Regulations US Navy, 1917”; 2 copies “Annual Report of Small Arms Practice”; 3 copies “Division Annual Report of Small Arms Practice and List of Officers and Men who fired during the year”. S. Murray, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. Boated 300 gallons fresh water, at no expense to the government.

3.08.00pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.08.20pm first water; 3.09.00pm all apparatus ready.

Men employed variously throughout day. Gave H. Simonsen, Second Class Boy, (15) 15 hours’ extra duty, for carelessness, leaving dirty clothes in brig and on berth deck.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs; partly cloudy, hazy.

4.10pm: “Manning” left port. Received stationery on current requisition, except mucilage and envelopes.


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21 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs, thick fog and vapor to partly cloudy, and foggy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs, partly clear, hazy.

9.30am: Quarters. Collision drill, mat in place in 5 minutes and 50 seconds. Water-tight door between engine-room and fire-room reported unsatisfactory as it will not close properly.

9.39.15am: Sounded fire alarm; 9.39.39am first water.

Permanent Board of Survey in session. A. Ericksen, Coxswain, returned from leave. Cleaning after peak tank and variously employed.

10.00am: Cast off and stood for Hammond Milling Company’s dock where made fast at 10.15am. Began filling fresh water tanks. Found one hammock No. 34 missing. S. Murray, Fireman, and F. Teramura, First Class Boy, sick and off duty. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 60°. G. Cook, Oiler First Class, left vessel on four days’ re-enlistment leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light airs to gentle breeze, variable; overcast, passing showers, squally.

Detailed K. Bodie, Second Class Boy, to wardroom. Granted regular liberty to one watch.

8.30pm: SS “Sol Duc”, in making Standard Oil wharf at excessive speed, scraped boats along starboard side damaging power launch canopy, tearing same from its fastenings and breaking a number of stanchions.


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22 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast, rainy.

Routine work performed. Liberty men returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to SE airs; overcast, passing showers to partly cloudy, hazy.

Sub-board for the professional examination for promotion of Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika met in cabin of the “Unalga” at 9.00am. The order convening the sub-board and rules for the government of the board were read; Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika was relieved from all other duties during the progress of the examination, and directed to report to Surgeon B.J. Lloyd, US Public Health Service, for the physical examination.

9.30am: Quarters followed by resuscitation and beach apparatus drills. F. Teramura, First Class Boy, sick and off duty. Representatives of Puget Sound Navigation Company conferred with the Commanding Officer relative to damage to launch. S. Murray, Fireman, left on three days’ re-enlistment leave. A.A. Wartiainen, Seaman, left on six days’ re-enlistment leave.

1.00pm: Unmoored and stood out to buoy #4, Seattle Harbor, where at 1.25pm made fast; banked fires. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 62°. Enlisted Norman Waldemar Hall as Second Class Boy, on probation, original enlistment for clothing credit. Men employed in chipping after peak tank, working on launch and variously during day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast, hazy, passing showers

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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23 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs, generally cloudy. Foggy last part.

Performed routine cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly clear

9.30am: Quarters. Infantry and signal drills. Inspected magazine, temperature 59° - 60°.

Crew finished chipping and cleaning after peak tank, cemented it, cleaned boats and variously employed. Delivered to “Scout” for transportation to Puget Sound Navy Yard and stowage there the following: 41 6-pounder shells and 157 empty cases in 18 boxes from “Manning”; 3 6-pounder shells and 30 empty cases in 3 boxes from “Snohomish”; 34 6-pounder shells and 54 empty cases in 8 boxes from “Unalga”.

Representative of Puget Sound Navigation Company conferred with Commanding Officer agreeing to furnish all material to make repairs to launch canopy which was damaged by their SS “Sol Duc”, work of fitting same to be done by ship’s force.

Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika undergoing examination for promotion. A. Petanz, Coxswain, left vessel on two (2) days’ re-enlistment leave. Enlisted Howard George Douglas as Ordinary Seaman, first enlistment for clothing credit. F. Teramura, Second Class Boy, returned to duty. Detailed K. Bodie, Second Class Boy, from duty in wardroom to duty on deck. Issued two certificates as lifeboatman to men from Deck Department. Division Commander called on Commanding Officer relative to repairs to vessel. Division Engineer and estimators from Marine Pipe Machine Works on board inspecting machinery as to contemplated repairs.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs and calm. Foggy.

Granted usual liberty to one watch Tested searchlight; worked satisfactorily.


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24 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Foggy weather.

Crew performed routine cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ESE breezes; partly cloudy, hazy.

9.30am: Quarters followed by gun drill.

Received from Schwabacher Hardware Company one grindstone. Received from Standard Oil Company 30 gallons of gasoline. Received from Purchasing Officer, New York, two sets of miniature tin flags, International Code. Received from Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company, one pump plunger for auxiliary air pump.

Men employed in painting in galley, scrubbing oars and working on gun covers. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.

Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika undergoing examination for promotion. Representative on board from Seattle Machinery Works and Heffman Iron Works in order to make estimate on repairs to machinery.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; overcast, rainy to hazy.

4.30pm: Usual liberty to the watch.


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25 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light ESE airs to fresh SSE breezes, overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Began Saturday cleaning and commenced holystoning spar deck. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle and light SE and SSE breezes. Overcast. Raining.

Crew performed regular Saturday cleaning. Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika taking examination for promotion.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs. Overcast. Raining.

9.23.30pm: Sounded fire alarm. First water in 32 seconds. Inspected magazine, temperature 59° - 62°. Tested flood cocks.


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26 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light East airs. Overcast. Passing showers.

Crew performed routine cleaning.

7.00am: USCGC [USS in log] “Bear” moored to buoy to Westward of “Unalga”. S. Murray, Fireman, returned from three days’ re-enlistment leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE airs to breezes; partly cloudy, passing showers.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time except J. Anderson, Coxswain. G. Cook, Oiler First Class, and A. Petanz, Coxswain, both returned from re-enlistment leave. Inspected magazine, temperature 59° - 62°.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, left vessel on (4) four days’ re-enlistment leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SSE breezes to light SE airs, partly cloudy to overcast and rainy.

10.00pm: J. Anderson, Coxswain, returned 10 hours late from liberty; to be deprived of liberty on shore for one week.


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27 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSE airs to moderate South breezes; overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time, except N.W. Hall, Second Class Boy, who returned one hour late; to be deprived of one liberty day.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh and moderate South and SSE breezes. Generally cloudy. Passing showers.

9.30am: Quarters. Gun drill and signal drill. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 61°

10.55am: Cast off from buoy and steamed to wharf of Hammond Mill, where made fast at 11.15am. Banked fires. Filled fresh water tanks at no expense to government. Hoisted launch and commenced replacing canopy frame. Crew scraped and cleaned forward peak tank, painted in galley, sewed on gun covers and at odd jobs. Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika taking examination for promotion. Commanding Officer inspected vessel, throughout.

11.15am: Started fires under forward boiler. Cut in forward boiler and cut out after boiler at 2.45pm


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to light SSE breezes. Partly cloudy. Passing showers first part.

Granted liberty to one watch.


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28 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSE airs. Cloudy.

Hauled vessel ahead to permit ship to get a berth. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SSE breezes to calm, partly cloudy.

9.30am: Quarters followed by infantry drill ashore. Inspected magazine, temperature 60° - 64°. O. Seeland, Coxswain, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Probationary period of S. Davis, Second Class Boy, expires this day; probation satisfactory. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler. Men employed in repairing launch, painting steerage, wardroom pantry, and Master-at-Arms’ room, cementing fore peak tank and variously. Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika undergoing examination for promotion.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to calm, overcast to partly cloudy.

4.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

4.35pm: USCGC [USS in log] “Bear” left port.


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29 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light South airs, partly cloudy to overcast and hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. A.A. Wartiainen, Seaman, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South breezes. Overcast, raining.

9.30am: Quarters, abandon ship drill. Inspected magazine, temperature 60° - 64°.

11.45am: Third Lieutenant J.E. Stika finished examination for promotion and resumed regular duties. Crew employed painting in wardroom pantry, scraping bright woodwork in steerage rooms, putting canopy on power launch and at odd jobs. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South breezes and calm.

Overcast, passing showers. Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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30 November 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SE airs. Generally cloudy.

Crew performed routine cleaning. Liberty men returned on time. O. Seeland, Coxswain, returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs to calm, partly cloudy.

10.00am: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Observed holiday. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 62°. Omitted quarters and drills on account of holiday. C.G. Gage, Fireman, left on two days’ re-enlistment leave. C. Ohlund, Seaman, left on two days’ re-enlistment leave. Expended 22 rations to counteract error of expenditure November 1-22, 1916.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy and hazy to overcast.

Ran dynamo until midnight on account of guests in wardroom.


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Totals of abstract


Vacancies in crew 221


General muster 1; Inspection ship 4; Quarters 20; Gun drill 6; General quarters 1; Infantry drill 4; Infantry on shore 1; Fire 4; Collision 3; Boat 1; Abandon ship 1; Man overboard 1; Signal 6; Resuscitation 4; Beach at instruction 1; Inspection clothing 1; Magazine inspection 30; Tested flood cock 4; Gun target practice 1; Small Arms target practice 2


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Perry Charles Bolster

Coal Heaver

19 Nov 1916



Peter Bugaras

Ship’s Cook

7 Nov 1916



Howard George Douglas

Ordinary Seaman

23 Nov 1916



John Lewis Formuzis

Ordinary Seaman

11 Nov 1916



Norman Waldemar Hall

Boy 2nd class

22 Nov 1916



Harry Bendler Johnson

Oiler 2nd class


4 Nov 1916

Left at Seattle for USCGC “Scout”

Heizo Mikitani

Boy 1st class


2 Nov 1916


Sherman Murray

Coal Heaver



Rated Fireman on 8 Nov 1916

E. Nagata

Boy 1st class


13 Nov 1916


Nikolai Olsen

Seaman

4 Nov 1916



Frank Teramura

Boy 1st class

12 Nov 1916



J. E. Turner

Boy 2nd class


1 Nov 1916


George Wilson

Fireman



Rated Oiler 2nd class on 5 Nov 1916



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1916


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Cover – December 1916

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Title page – December 1916


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

606 Summitt Avenue North, Seattle, Washington.
Mrs. F. G. Dodge, 606 Summitt Avenue.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant





Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers





Wilmer Hake Eberly

2nd Lieutenant

J. A. Eberly, 2601 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia.




Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

406, Normandie Apartments, Seattle.
Mrs. Ruth Torbet, Normandie Apartments.

1 Dec 1916



Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant





Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

The Otis, Seattle, Washington.
Mrs. G. W. MacLane, “The Otis”, Seattle.





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Instructions for keeping ship’s log


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1 December 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast, foggy to rainy. Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, drizzling rain.

Received from Headquarters 10 copies form A2686, “Estimate for US Coast Guard Funds”.

H. Crook, Electrician, Third Class, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. P. Malk, Seaman, left vessel on two days’ re-enlistment leave.

9.45am: Daily quarters followed by signal drill. Officers and crew received compensation for November, 1916. Honorably discharged Richard Herman Willi Furth, Seaman, expiration full term of original enlistment, #6311; paid in full to date on voucher.

11.30am: M.W. Torbet, Second Lieutenant of Engineers, reported for duty in obedience to Headquarters’ orders dated November 6, 1916 (71).

1.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 11.45am tomorrow. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° to 60°.

H. Crook, Electrician, Third Class, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, passing showers.


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2 December 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs, partly clear, passing showers, hazy.

Began routine Saturday cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SSE breezes; overcast, passing showers.

Re-enlisted Richard Herman Willi Furth as Seaman, second enlistment for clothing credit. Holystoned spar deck and carried out regular Saturday cleaning.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°, tested flood cock. Received the equivalent of 1482 rations.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. R.A. Smith, Fireman, left on three days’ re-enlistment leave. Examined and passed as certified lifeboatman, one man, Deck Department.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSE airs, overcast, rainy to passing showers.

Ran dynamo until 11.18pm on account of guests in wardroom.


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3 December 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSE airs to gentle South breeze; overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle South to fresh SSE breeze, partly clear, passing showers.

11.45am: Liberty party returned.

12.00pm: Cast off and stood for buoy No. 4 where made fast at 12.40pm; banked fires. Seaman C. Ohlund returned from two days’ leave. Fireman C.G. Gage returned from two days’ leave. H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, returned from one day’s leave. All unnecessary work suspended.

1.30pm: Granted regular liberty to one watch. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° to 60°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SSE breeze, mostly clear; passing showers first part.


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4 December 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Fresh South breeze, partly clear to overcast.

Crew performed morning routine.

8.00am: Liberty party returned with exception of Y. Koyama, First Class Boy. P. Malk, Seaman, returned from leave.

8.00am: J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, failed to return from liberty


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh SSE to light South breezes; partly cloudy, passing showers to overcast.

9.30am: Quarters followed by gun and signal drills. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler.

Received from Standard Oil Company 40 gallons of gasoline. Inspected magazine, temperature 59° - 62°. Shipped to Frankford Arsenal: 196 bandoleers, .30 caliber, empty; 13 boxes .30 caliber ammunition, empty; 323 pounds cartridge cases, .30 caliber empty; 45 pounds slips, brass.

Men employed in boating sand, scrubbing whale boat, painting in sick bay, crew’s washroom and steerage and variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle South to light SSW breezes; passing showers, partly cloudy.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

7.30pm: J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, returned 11½ hours late from liberty; to be restricted to limits of vessel for ten days.


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5 December 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NNE airs; partly cloudy, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

8.00am: Y. Koyama, First Class Boy, returned 24 hours late from liberty; to lose two days’ additional pay and to be deprived of liberty on shore until the end of his enlistment, the 18th this month.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate NNE to NW breeze, partly clear, hazy.

9.30am: Daily quarters followed by collision drill and boat drill under oars. Received 25 gallons “Zerolene” from Standard Oil Company. Examined and issued lifeboatman’s certificate to one man, Deck Department. Crew painting in sick bay and in steerage staterooms, and variously. Inspected magazine, temperature 59° to 61°. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NW to light South breeze, partly clear, passing showers.

5.00pm: Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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6 December 1916

Seattle, Washington [and at Puget Sound Navy Yard]

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs, partly clear, smooth sea.

Crew performed morning routine. Liberty men returned with exception of L. Johansen, Seaman. R.A. Smith, Fireman, returned from leave.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SSW breezes to light airs; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

8.30am: Underway.

9.00am: Quarters followed by infantry drill. Stood various courses out of Elliott Bay and through Rich Passage to Puget Sound Navy Yard, where at 10.20am made fast to West side of Pier #4. Banked fires. Commanding Officer called on the Commandant of the Navy Yard. Representatives from Puget Sound Navy Yard were on board to make estimates on the repairs to the machinery of this vessel. The Division Engineer was on board in connection with the repairs to the machinery of this vessel.

11.30am: Discontinued radio watch on account of being at Navy Yard wharf. L.A. Johansen, Seaman, returned 3½ hours late from liberty; excused.

Received from Navy Yard 107 gallons of kerosene and two metal drums Nos. 10863 and 6095. Returned to Navy Yard two metal drums Nos. 7472 and 6164. Received from Navy Yard 5 elbows, galvanized malleable iron, 1 inch; 1 union, galvanized malleable iron, 1 inch; 3 banded tees, galvanized malleable iron, 1 inch; 15 bashings, 1”x½”; 3 bolts, galvanized 3/4”x5"; 3 pounds washers, galvanized ⅝”; 2 gross wood crews, flat head, 2½”, #19.

2.10pm: Unmoored.

2.10pm: Resumed radio watch. Stood various courses through Rich Passage and into Seattle Harbor where at 3.45pm moored to buoy #4. Banked fires. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 61°.

Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler. Assistant Surgeon E.O. Woods left behind when vessel sailed unexpectedly. He communicated with Division Commander by telephone and attempted to rejoin vessel. Upon vessel’s return to Seattle, he missed the last ship’s boat from landing and telephoned Commanding Officer.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW to variable airs, partly cloudy, hazy.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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7 December 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs, overcast, hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. Tested searchlight.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE breeze to airs, overcast to partly clear, hazy first part.

9.30am: Daily quarters followed by resuscitation drill. Crew scrubbing outside of vessel. Received spare parts for Vesta filter as per accepted proposal from Pasteur Chamberland Filter Company, Dayton, Ohio. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° to 59°. W. Jameson, Fireman, received treatment from Public Health Surgeon on shore. Began scrubbing paintwork on spar deck and washed down. Day signal drill. Absence of Assistant Surgeon E.O. Woods on 6th of this month excused by Commanding Officer as unavoidable.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to breeze, partly clear to overcast, passing showers and snow last part.

Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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8 December 1916

Seattle, Washington [and at Puget Sound Navy Yard]

Lat 47.558, Long -122.633


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs to breeze, overcast, passing showers and snow.

Crew performed routine morning cleaning. Liberty men returned on time except G.C. Moore, Fireman, who returned one hour late, excuse accepted.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE breezes to airs, overcast, rainy last part, smooth sea.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of hoisting launch and making preparations for getting underway.

10.00am: Underway.

10.10.00am: Sounded fire alarm for drill, first water in 36 seconds. Stood various courses out of Elliott Bay and through Rich Passage to Puget Sound Navy Yard where at 11.55am made fast to East side Pier #4; banked fires.

12.00pm: Discontinued radio watch on account of vessel being at Navy Yard. Commanding Officer called on the Commandant of the Navy Yard. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°. Yard force commenced repair work on the machinery of this vessel. Men employed variously throughout day. Cleaning radio room, preparatory to painting.

Discontinued quarters and drills, except fire quarters, during progress of repairs. Commanding Officer requested permission from Commandant of Puget Sound Navy Yard to hold fire quarters once each week during the vessel’s stay at the Yard, and that the Naval Radio Station receive and deliver radio messages for this vessel, also to provide the vessel with steam and electricity if it were necessary to haul fires during the progress of the work on repairs.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South to SW airs, overcast,

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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9 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light South airs, partly cloudy to overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. Began regular Saturday cleaning. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Southerly airs, partly clear.

Crew cleaned ship. Navy Yard force working on authorized repairs.

11.30am: Granted liberty to one watch until 11.30am tomorrow. Boatswain S.B. Johnson left vessel on one day’s leave. Machinist K.P. Floe left vessel on one day’s leave. At request of Commandant, unmoored from Pier 4 at 10.00am and moored to Pier 6 where made fast at 10.15am for the purpose of obtaining connections for steam, electricity and air. Held general muster. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° to 60°; flood cock tested.

2.00pm: Navy Yard force connected steam from Yard and began supplying steam to the vessel. Entry 12, 13, 16 at 11.45am.

2.30pm: Let fire die out under boiler.


4.00pm to midnight: Calm, partly clear.


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10 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast.

Crew performed morning routine work.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE breezes to calm, partly cloudy.

W.L. Jameson, Fireman, left for Providence Hospital for in-patient treatment. Liberty men returned on time.

11.45am: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Third Lieutenant of Engineers E.F. Palmer left for Providence Hospital for in-patient treatment. Honorably discharged Charles Martin Feddersen, Master-at-Arms, discharge #6312, subsequent enlistment, paid in full to date on voucher. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° and 60°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South to SW airs, partly cloudy.


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11 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW to SSE airs, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except N.W. Hall, Second Class Boy. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE airs, overcast, drizzling rain last part.

Navy Yard force employed on authorized repairs. Crew employed overhauling capstan, painting power launch inside, cleaning side and working on gun covers. Electricians overhauling radio house. Began overhauling wheel ropes. Boatswain S.B. Johnson and Machinist K.P. Floe returned from leave. Second Class Boy N.W. Hall returned four hours late from liberty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to calm, overcast, drizzling rain.

Inspected magazine, temperature 59° to 55°.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am tomorrow. Second Class Boy N.W. Hall quarantined for one week for returning from liberty four hours late this day.


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12 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast, rainy first part, foggy latter part.

Crew performed routine morning work. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, foggy, rainy.

Yard force employed on authorized repair work. Crew employed in overhauling capstan, boat boxes, and variously, and Electrician employed in overhauling and painting radio room. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 59°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast drizzling and foggy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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13 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW airs to calm, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Shellacked main deck passageway. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Northerly airs, overcast.

Received the following from Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Washington, material for new gun target: Fir, 2”x12”x10’6”, S4S, 2 pieces. Fir, 2”x10”x12’6”, S4S, 2 pieces. Fir, 2”x10”x10’6”, S4S, 1 piece. Fir, 1¼”x13”x8’6”, S4S, 2 pieces. Fir, 1¼”x9”x8’6”, S4S, 5 pieces. Pipe, galvanized iron, ¾”, 14’6” long, 2 pieces. Pipe, galvanized iron, 1”, 10’ long, 5 pieces. Pipe, galvanized iron, 1”, 7’6” long, 9 pieces. Bolts, galvanized, ⅝”x5”, 88 each. Bolts, galvanized, 3/4”x8”, 3 each. Bolts, galvanized, ⅝”x5½”, 6 each.

Crew overhauling boat boxes and wire wheel ropes, replacing old servings with new and putting wire serving on in places where the strands had parted. Detailed O. Seeland, Coxswain, temporarily, to perform duty as Assistant Master-at-Arms. Navy Yard force working on authorized repairs. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° to 60°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Northerly airs, overcast.

4.15pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am tomorrow.


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14 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NNW airs, overcast.

Crew performed routine morning work. Liberty men returned with exception of B. Nyberg, Seaman, absent without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NNW to North airs, partly cloudy.

9.35am: B. Nyberg, Seaman, returned 1 hour 50 minutes late from liberty

11.45am: First Lieutenant L.C. Covell returned from 30 days leave. Received letter of December 13, 1916 [1513-2-C], from Commandant, Puget Sound Navy Yard, granting permission for the vessel to hold fire quarters once a week while at Navy Yard. Boatswain S.B. Johnson left vessel on 29 days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer under authority Headquarters’ letter of October 13, 1916, as much as can be taken prior to vessel’s departure to Alaska. Yard force employed on authorized repair work of this vessel. Men employed on wheel ropes and variously throughout day. Received emergency requisition of clothing from Puget Sound Navy Yard. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 57°


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy to overcast.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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15 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSW to South airs, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except N. Douglas, Ordinary Seaman.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm. Cloudy. Hazy first part.

Crew employed cutting new wire rope for wheel ropes and putting servings on new ropes and at odd jobs. Yard force employed on authorized repair work on machinery.

2.00pm: W.L. Jamieson, Fireman, returned from hospital. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° 55°


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Overcast weather.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch.


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16 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Overcast and foggy.

Crew commenced Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.

7.45am: H.L. Douglas, Ordinary Seaman, absent 24 hours without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast, hazy.

Crew employed at Saturday cleaning. Navy Yard force working on authorized repairs. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° to 56°; flood cock tested.

11.30am: Sounded fire alarm; 11.30.30am first water.

12.00pm: “Arcata” delivered one bale of hose received from Coast Guard Store, San Francisco, via Pacific Coast Steamship Company.

11.45am: Granted liberty to one watch until 11.30am tomorrow. Received 2200 gallons fresh water from Navy Yard for drinking water tanks. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, misty last part.


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17 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast.

Crew performed routine Sunday morning work.

7.45am: H.L. Douglas, Ordinary Seaman, absent 48 hours without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast to partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine. Temperatures 57° - 56°.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time. Third Lieutenant of Engineers E.F. Palmer returned to duty from in-patient treatment at hospital.

11.45am: Granted usual liberty to the watch. A. Ericksen, Coxswain, left on two days’ re-enlistment leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy to overcast.


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18 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW to gentle SSW breezes, overcast, drizzling to passing showers.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except F. Stowers, Electrician First Class. Held clothing inspection, shifted bags and hammocks.

7.45am: H.L. Douglas, Ordinary Seaman, absent three days without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh South to light SE breezes. Overcast to drizzling rain, first part.

Crew finished scrubbing bags and hammocks, scraped and red-leaded smokestack guys, and scrubbed starboard water-line. Gave Honorable Discharge to Y. Koyama, First Class Boy, #6313, expiration of original term of enlistment. Paid on voucher. Yard force working on authorized machinery repairs. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 55°

11.45am: F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, returned four hours late from liberty. Lateness excused as being caused by a misunderstanding on his part.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs. Overcast.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch.


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19 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW airs to calm. Generally cloudy.

Crew performed routine cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.

7.45am: H. Douglas, Ordinary Seaman, absent four days without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SW breeze to light SSE airs, overcast, passing showers.

Crew tarring down and chipping and red-leading smokestack and boat davit guys. W. Bodie, Second Class Boy, detailed to wardroom. Received, from Headquarters, 18 copies “Transfer Cord, For Six-pounder Ammunition”, and 13 copies “Circular Letter number 21”. Received Division Commander’s letter of December 19, 1916, ordering this vessel to proceed on cruise to Alaska to render medical aid to deep sea fisheries.

Honorably discharged Bror Eric Nyberg, Seaman, expiration of enlistment, discharge number 6314, paid on voucher. Navy Yard force working on authorized repairs to machinery. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° to 60°. R. Furth, Seaman, left vessel on two days’ re-enlistment leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs falling calm, overcast, passing showers.

4.15pm: Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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20 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast.

Crew performed routine morning work. Liberty men returned on time.

7.45am: H. Douglas, Ordinary Seaman, absent five days without leave; declared a deserter as of December 15, 1916.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs, overcast, misty.

9.45am: A. Ericksen, Coxswain, returned from leave. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 56°. Sent wheel ropes to rigging lobby to be fitted with terminal sockets and sent anchor shackle to blacksmith shop to be fitted with pin. Division Engineer was on board in connection with repair work. B. Nyberg, Seaman, re-enlisted this day; left on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Men employed working in radio office, painting in launch and painting boat spars, and variously.


4.00am to Midnight:

Gentle South breezes to light SE airs, overcast. Misty.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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21 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE to NW airs, overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to SSW airs, overcast, rainy.

Crew employed making sennit [braided cordage] and on various odd jobs below decks. Received from Headquarters 13 copies “Annual Report, US Coast Guard, 1916”. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. C.G. Gage, Fireman, restricted to limits of vessel on account of sickness.

4.56.00pm [sic]: Fire alarm for drill; first water in 31 seconds. Navy Yard force employed on authorized repairs. Inspected magazine, temperature 55° to 54°. Returned to Supply Office, Navy Yard, 2 kerosene drums numbers 6095 and 10863.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Southwesterly airs, overcast and rainy to partly clear.

4.15pm: Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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22 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW airs to calm, overcast, rainy.

Performed morning routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs and calm. Overcast. Raining.

Crew variously employed at odd jobs. Yard force working on authorized engine repairs and fittings to new wheel ropes. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° and 56°. R. Furth, Seaman, returned from two (2) days’ re-enlistment leave. B. Nyberg, Seaman, returned from one (1) day’s re-enlistment leave. Received from Headquarters one copy of Tide Tables for 1917, and one copy of Nautical Almanac for 1917. H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, left vessel on two (2) days’ re-enlistment leave. B. Nyberg, Seaman, left vessel on two (2) days’ re-enlistment leave. N.C. Ronberg, Seaman, left vessel on two (2) days’ re-enlistment leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs and calm. Overcast. Passing showers.

4.15pm: Granted regular liberty to one watch.


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23 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South breezes. Overcast. Passing showers.

Crew commenced Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned on time except N.W. Hall, Second Class Boy, and A. Domnick, Seaman, each absent without leave after 7.45am.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ESE airs to calm; partly cloudy.

9.45am: N.W. Hall, Second Class Boy, returned two hours late from liberty; to be deprived of liberty on shore for two weeks. A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, left on three days’ re-enlistment leave.

11.45am: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 56°, tested flood cock. J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave. J. Anderson, Coxswain, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Machinist K.P. Floe left on one day’s leave, granted by the Commanding Officer. Yard force employed on authorized repair work. Men employed variously on regular Saturday cleaning.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.


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24 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy; bright sunshine.

Morning duties performed.

7.45am: A.G. Domnick, Seaman, absent 24 hours without leave. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton left on one day’s leave granted by Division Commander’s letter of December 20, 1916, authority Headquarters’ telegram 12420.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to calm. Partly clear.

11.45am: Liberty party returned on time.

11.45am: A.G. Domnick, Seaman, returned having been absent without leave one day and four hours; restricted to limits of vessel pending action in case by Commanding Officer.

12.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 11.45am tomorrow. A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, left vessel on two days’ re-enlistment leave. E. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, left vessel on one (1) day’s re-enlistment leave. E. Christensen, Quartermaster, left vessel on one (1) day’s re-enlistment leave. J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer left vessel on one (1) day’s re-enlistment leave. C.G. Gage, Fireman, left vessel on one (1) day’s re-enlistment leave. Captain F.G. Dodge left vessel on one day’s leave granted by Division Commanders letter of December 20, 1916, authority Headquarters telegram 12420. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° and 54°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South airs. Partly clear to overcast with light snow last part.


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25 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW airs. Mostly cloudy.

Crew performed routine cleaning. J. Hoheb, First Class Boy, returned from one day’s leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to calm, partly clear.

H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, returned from leave. B. Nyberg, Seaman, returned from leave. N. Ronberg, Seaman, returned from leave. J. Anderson, Coxswain, returned from leave. P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, left vessel on two days’ leave. W. Riefschneider, Water Tender, left vessel on one day’s leave. N. Ronberg, Seaman, left vessel on one day’s leave. All unnecessary work suspended.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am tomorrow. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° to 55°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly clear.


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26 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NNW airs, partly clear.

Routine morning work performed. Made preparations for painting over the side. Liberty men returned with exception of L.R. Johansen, Seaman, absent without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly cloudy.

9.40am: J.C. Bryan, Ship’s Writer returned from leave; E. Christiansen, Quartermaster, returned from leave; C.G. Gage, Fireman, returned from leave; E.T. Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave.

11.30am: Captain F.G. Dodge returned from one day’s leave granted by Division Commander’s letter of December 20, 1916, authority Headquarters’ telegram 12420.

11.30am: First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton returned from one day’s leave granted by Division Commander’s letter of December 20, 1916, authority Headquarters’ telegram 12420. Enlisted Charles Henry Eaton as Ordinary Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit. For absence without leave as noted in log of Sunday, December 24, 1916, A.G. Domnick, Seaman, is restricted to the limits of the vessel for two weeks and is to forfeit one day’s additional pay for one day’s unauthorized absence. P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, left vessel on three (3) days’ re-enlistment leave. Inspected magazine, temperature 53° - 54°. Yard force employed on authorized repair work. Men employed in painting top sides and variously throughout day. Received from Yard blacksmith shop anchor shackle which had been sent them to be fitted with pins, and two shackle pins with two forelock pins.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy to overcast.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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27 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00 am:

Calm, overcast, falling snow, freezing weather.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. L.A. Johansen, Seaman, returned 24 hours late from liberty W. Reifschneider, Water Tender, returned from leave.

7.45am: N.C. Ronberg, Seaman, returned from leave. Held signal drill.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs and calm. Overcast. Snowing.

Crew painted waterline starboard side, and variously employed. L.A. Johansen, Seaman, to lose one day’s additional pay for unauthorized absence on the 26th of this month and to be restricted to limits of vessel for two weeks.

9.40am: A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, returned from three days’ re-enlistment leave.

11.45am: A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, returned from two days’ re-enlistment leave. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 55°. Yard force working on authorized repairs.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NNW airs. Overcast; light snow.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch.


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28 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NNW airs. Overcast.

Crew performed routine cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, mostly clear. Navy Yard force working on authorized repairs. Received from Navy Yard 4 wire clips for wheel ropes; and 2 sockets fitted to wheel ropes. Crew painting waterline and davit and smokestack guys.

11.45am: P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave. Enlisted June Satomi as First Class Boy. Received from Navy Yard 316 gallons kerosene in 6 drums, 100 gallons gasoline in cases, 20 gallons Zerolene in cases. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 55°. Received the equivalent of 4950 rations for months of January, February and March, 1917.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Mostly clear. Granted regular liberty to watch.


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29 December 1916

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Mostly clear.

Followed routine. Liberty men returned on time.

8.30am: Started fires under forward boiler.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NE breezes, partly cloudy, hazy.

Received from Headquarters 13 copies “Circular Letter #23”, 5 copies “Forms of Procedure for Courts and Boards in the US Coast Guard, 1916”. C. Ohlund, Seaman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Inspected magazine, temperature 53° - 54°. Hove off shore set of wheel ropes; stored old set of wheel ropes in hold for stand-by set.

11.30am: Opened auxiliary stop valve of forward boiler.

12.30pm: Discontinued steam hose from wharf, removed fresh water and electrical connections; having received 1383 cubic feet of fresh water from Navy Yard service December 9, 1916. Held infantry drill ashore. Yard force finished authorized repairs to this vessel. Prepared to get underway. Men employed in replacing wheel ropes and variously.

3.40pm: Unmoored and stood out from Navy Yard and into Rich Passage for Seattle. Set radio watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy and hazy to overcast.

4.30.35pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 4.31.00pm first water. Stood various courses up Elliott Bay to Hammond Milling Company’s wharf, where at 4.50pm made fast, banked fires.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Held night signal drill.


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30 December 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. Held signal drill. Began regular Saturday cleaning. Boated sand. P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm and light variable airs. Overcast. Hazy.

Crew performed Saturday cleaning, getting stores aboard, and handling lines. B. Griffin, Water Tender, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Received from Headquarters 5 additional copies of “Forms of Procedure for Courts and Boards in the US Coast Guard, 1916”. Received two iron pots from Stuart and Peterson, Burlington, New York, for use in galley. Received medical and surgical stores on special requisition.

1.30pm: Hauled vessel across slip to Standard Oil wharf and received from Standard Oil Company 300 gallons of marine engine oil, gargoyle #1.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 11.45am tomorrow. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 53°. Tested flood cocks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Overcast. Hazy weather.

4.15pm: Received information that steamer “Queen” would not leave Hammond wharf until 7.00pm and that Standard Oil wharf would have to be vacated between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. Ordered steam and left wharf at 4.45pm, steamed to Albers Mill wharf, making fast at 5.20pm. Banked fires.


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31 December 1916

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Overcast. Passing showers. Hazy.

7.10am: Cast off from Albers Mill wharf and steamed to Hammond Mill wharf where made fast at 7.20am. Banked fires. Crew handling lines and straightening up about decks.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SE airs, partly clear, hazy.

All unnecessary work suspended.

11.45am: Liberty men returned. F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, and C. Ohlund, Seaman, returned from leave.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 11.45am tomorrow. W. Riefschneider, Water Tender, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. C. Goetzler, Fireman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. Ordinarily discharged Norman Waldomar Hall, Second Class Boy, on account of unsatisfactory probationary period, discharge number 4051.

2.15pm: Robert Carl Gierahn, Seaman, reported on board, transferred from “Scout”, authority Headquarters’ letter dated November 10, 1916. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° to 54°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs, overcast, rainy, snow last part.


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Abstract of totals


Vacancies in crew 190


General muster 1; Inspection ship 2; Quarters 5; Gun drill 1; Infantry 1; Infantry ashore 1; Fire 4; Collision 1; Boat 1; Signal 5; Resuscitation 1; Inspection clothing 1; Magazine inspection 31; Tested flood cock 4


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Howard George Douglas

Ordinary Seaman



Declared a deserter on 20 Dec 1916

Charles Henry Eaton

Ordinary Seaman

26 Dec 1916



Charles Martin Feddersen

Master at Arms


10 Dec 1916

Also mentioned as Fedderson

Robert Carl Gierahn

Seaman

31 Dec 1916


Joined from USCGC “Scout”

Norman Waldemar Hall

Boy 2nd class


31 Dec 1916


Y. Koyama

Boy 1st class


18 Dec 1916

Also mentioned as Kayama

June Satomi

Boy 1st class

28 Dec 1916





LOG BOOK – JANUARY 1st 1917 TO JULY 31st 1917


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1917


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Cover – January 1917

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Title page – January 1917


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs F. G. Dodge, wife, 606 Summit Avenue North, Seattle, Washington.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs L. C. Covell, wife, No. 3 Alta-Vista, 17th and Madison, Seattle, Washington.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, wife, 1523 35th Avenue North, Seattle, Washington.




Wilmer Hake Eberly

2nd Lieutenant

J. A. Eberly, father, 2601 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.




Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. Ruth Torbet (wife), 625 Forest Street, Bellingham, Washington.




Joseph Edward Stika

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. Helen Reinburg Stika, 1453 Chapin Street, Washington, DC.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, wife, “The Otis” (E1515) Seattle, Washington.




E. O. Woods

Assistant Surgeon USPHS





Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer. Springfield, Michigan.




S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

Mrs. S. B. Johnsen, wife, 1818 25th Avenue North, Seattle, Washington.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner

Mrs. F. C. C. Greene, wife, “The Allen”, Seattle, Washington.




Knute P. Floe

Machinist

Mrs. K.P.Floe, wife, 4702 Fremont Av., Seattle.




Nestor Brunila

Carpenter

A.Brunila, father, Kotka, Finland.





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Instructions for keeping the ship’s log


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1 January 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast, rainy.

Crew performed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast, rainy, hazy.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time. B. Griffin, Water Tender, returned from leave. C. Ohlund, Seaman, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave. R. Furth, Seaman, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave. R.C. Gierahn, Seaman, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave.

1.00pm: Granted usual Liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 56°. Rated F. Suoinen Ordinary Seaman to Seaman this day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy to overcast, rainy.

Ran dynamo until 11.00pm on account of guests in Wardroom.


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2 January 1917


Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast rainy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. Prepared to coal ship.

C. Goetzler, Fireman, returned from leave. W. Riefschneider, Water Tender, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm. Overcast; fog first part. Rainy weather.

9.00am: Cast off from Hammond Mill wharf and steamed to Pacific Coast Coal wharf, making fast at 9.30am. Banked fires. Draft before coaling, forward 10’9”, aft 13’11”.

Between 10.35am and 11.05am received 50 tons of steaming coal. Draft after coaling, forward 11’05”, aft 14’0”. Crew cleaned ship after coaling and getting on board stores for cruise. Officers and crew received pay for December 1916.

2.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 11.00am tomorrow. Inspected magazine: temperature 66° - 66°.

Received from Paymaster, Puget Sound Navy Yard, one bale of socks, weight 25 lbs.

W. Ku, Seaman, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave. R.A. Smith, Fireman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling ship.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Overcast, raining.


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3 January 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.596, Long -122.342


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE and South airs. Overcast. Passing showers.

Crew performed routine cleaning.

8.00am: R. Gierahn, Seaman, returned from one day’s leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate Southerly breeze, overcast to partly clear, passing showers.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of rain. George Werner, Seaman, honorably discharged, expiration full term of enlistment; paid on voucher; discharge No. 6315 C. Ohlund, Seaman, returned from leave.

11.00am: Liberty men returned on time. R. Furth, Seaman, returned from leave.

11.30am: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am tomorrow.

Received from Ralf Krows one De Forest tubular bulb, Type 4, for andion detector, on minor emergent expenditure.

Received permanent rating for Hans Knedl as Master-at-Arms as of December 11, 1916, and rated him Master-at-Arms as of that date. Issued two lifeboatmen’s certificates, Deck Department.

1.20pm: Cast off; stood for Bell Street wharf where made fast at 1.50pm; banked fires. Crew variously employed about decks. Inspected magazine, temperature 64° to 60°. Enlisted Elmer Bernhard Olsen as Second Class Boy, subsequent enlistment. Enlisted Beryl Norton Johnston as Bugler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SSE breeze, partly clear to overcast.


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4 January 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.76, Long -122.45


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE breeze, overcast, drizzling.

W. Ku, Seaman, returned from leave. R.A. Smith, Fireman, returned from leave. Liberty men returned. Crew performed morning routine. Boatswain S.B. Johnson returned from leave.


9.00am to meridian:

Moderate SE breezes; overcast, misty, smooth sea.

Coxswain O. Seeland rated Acting Assistant Master-at-Arms as of January 1, 1917. Second Class Boy W. Badie rated to First Class Boy as of January 1, 1917.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of inclement weather. Prepared to get underway.

10.00am: F. de V. Dodge came on board as guest of the Commanding Officer, authority paragraph 1048-d regulations.

10.40am: Cast off and started on cruise to aid deep sea fishing vessels, as directed by Division Commander’s letter of December 18, 1916.

10.55am: Over log (39.8)

11.20am: (42.7) West Point buoy close, stood various courses down Puget Sound. Men employed variously.

Strong fair tide and wind during watch.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to moderate SE breeze, overcast to partly clear, drizzling first part, choppy sea. Strong fair wind and tide. Standing various courses down Puget Sound and Admiralty Inlet into Port Townsend Harbor where made fast at 2.55pm.

Put ashore for storage in storehouse, Port Townsend, the following as per invoice: gasoline launch engine with box of fixtures; auxiliary condenser; shaper with box of fixtures.

3.40pm: Cast off and stood out of harbor, and around Point Wilson, various courses. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to strong SE breezes, partly cloudy, squally, passing showers.

Stood various courses around Point Partridge.

4.40pm: (80.2) In log.

4.50pm: Came to an anchorage in lee of Whidbey Island in 11 fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain; Smith Island Light bearing WNW¼W, distant 4.0 miles. Banked fires. Bearing by standard compass.

8.00pm: Veered to 75 fathoms chain.


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5 January 1917

Off Point Roberts, Washington

Lat 48.88, Long -123.01


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate to gentle SW breezes. Partly clear weather.

6.40am: Underway, stood up through Rosario Strait.

6.45am: Over log (80.3). Crew performed morning cleaning.

Watch ends close to Burrows Island Light.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW breeze, partly clear, smooth. Fair tide.

8.16am: (94.2) Burrows Island Light close aboard; standing various courses up Rosario Strait, Washington Sound and Georgia Strait.

11.00am: (17.8) Patos Island Light SWxW⅝W (magnetic), 4.5 miles distant, course WNW½W (magnetic). Crew variously employed. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° to 60°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to gentle NW breezes, partly cloudy; smooth sea.

Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

12.35pm: (31.2) Point Roberts Light abeam, distant 2.3 miles.

1.30pm: Quarters followed by battery drill and physical drill.

1.55.02pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 1.55.50pm: First water.

2.10pm: (42.8) Point Sand Head buoy close, course NNW¼W.

2.50pm: (48.5) Course NxW½W. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Men employed variously.

Upon entering foreign waters hauled down Coast Guard ensign and pennant and hoisted Navy pennant.

3.50pm: (55.9) In log. Stood various courses into English Bay and so watch ends


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light East airs. Partly clear. Foggy and hazy.

4.20pm: Anchored in English Bay, British Columbia, in 7¼ fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain. Banked fires.


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6 January 1917

English Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.39, Long -124.27


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE airs. Overcast, hazy and drizzling rain.

6.35am: Underway, stood West to clear Atkinson Point Light.

6.50am: Over log (55.9).

7.10am: (58.5) Atkinson Point Light abeam, distant 1.5 miles, course WSW¼W. Crew performed routine cleaning. Watch ends course WSW¼W.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to fresh SE breezes; overcast, hazy, smooth sea.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 55°; tested flood cock. Carried on regular Saturday cleaning.

11.21am: (94.5) Ballenas Island Light bearing SW⅞S distant 1.5 miles, course WxS and so watch ends. Courses and bearings by standard compass. Strong fair wind and tide.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate East to Light West breeze, partly clear, passing showers, smooth sea. Standing WxS.

12.57pm: (8.7) Sisters Light abeam, 4.4 miles; course W⅜S (magnetic).

2.05pm: (18.2) Yellow Island Light close aboard; stood various courses up Baynes Sound for Union Bay where anchored off wharf at 3.25pm in 18 fathoms to 60 fathoms port chain to await berth at coal dock, there being several vessels at wharf. Held setting-up drill for all hands.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs to calm, partly clear to overcast.


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7 January 1917

Union Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.57, Long -124.87


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SW airs, overcast.

Routine morning duties performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle to moderate ESE breezes, partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°. Vessel at anchor waiting for berth at coal dock.

Entry February 2, 1917, 2.00pm: Honorably discharged Frans Suomine, Seaman, expiration full term of original enlistment for clothing credit. Discharge #6316.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to calm, overcast, rainy.


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8 January 1917

Union Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.585, Long -124.885


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE breezes, overcast, drizzling. Prepared to coal ship and get underway.

7.50am: Underway and stood into coal dock where at 8.10am made fast, port side to, banked fires. Draft forward 10’11”, aft 14’00.”


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs and breezes. Overcast and drizzling.

9.25am: Commenced coaling ship. Crew engaged in stowing coal. Draft before coaling 10’11” aft 14’0”.

From 11.00am till 2.10pm ceased coaling, waiting for more coal to arrive at wharf.

About 3.30pm confined N. Evanger, Quartermaster, in brig, as he had returned from special liberty in an intoxicated condition and was creating a disturbance about decks. Between 3.00pm and 3.30pm, P. Bugaras, Seaman, and C. Ohlund, Seaman, having received a direct order from the Officer of the Deck to assist the Master-at-Arms in conveying N. Evanger, Quartermaster, to the brig, each deliberately refused to obey said order.

About 3.30pm, B. Griffin, Water Tender, was drunk and acted in a disorderly manner.

Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 58°. Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling ship.


Entry 1.45pm, February 2, 1917, re-enlisted Frans Suomine as Seaman.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs. Overcast, mostly cloudy.

About 5.15pm H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, released N. Evanger, Quartermaster, from brig without permission of the Officer of the Deck.

Finished coaling, having received 219 tons steaming coal (Comax) from Canadian Collieries Company Limited (Dunsmuir). Draft after coaling, forward 14’4”, aft 14’4”

9.15pm: Cast off from wharf and stood out to anchorage.

9.25pm: Anchored in 16 fathoms water, 50 fathoms port chain. Banked fires.

9.45pm: W. Riefschneider, Water Tender, intoxicated and unfit for duty and failed to report for his watch.


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9 January 1917

Union Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.70, Long -124.82


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm. Partly clear to overcast.

Followed routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light Westerly airs, overcast, hazy, smooth sea.

8.25am: Up anchor and stood various courses down Baynes Sound and up Lambert Channel and Georgia Strait to Cape Lazo abeam, 1.8 miles at 11.54am (46.8), when laid course WNW (magnetic), for Cape Mudge.

Crew cleaning ship after coaling. Inspected magazine; temperature 57° to 59°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light West airs to calm, overcast, hazy, misty; smooth sea.

12.10pm: Reduced speed to 65 rpm.

G.C. Moore, Fireman, honorably discharged this day, expiration full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 6317. J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, probationary period expires this day, satisfactory. H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, restricted to the limits of vessel for (30) thirty days for releasing prisoner from ship’s prison without proper authority.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of cleaning ship after coaling.

3.20pm: (67.9) Cape Mudge Light bearing NExN (standard compass), distant 0.3 miles, in log. Stood various courses up Discovery Passage. Men employed in cleaning ship after coaling.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs to calm, overcast, foggy and rainy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses up Discovery Passage and into Duncan Bay.

4.40pm: Came to anchor in Duncan Bay, British Columbia, in 17 fathoms to 60 fathoms port chain, on account of thick fog and rain and to await slack water in Seymour Narrows.

6.40pm: Delivered copies of charges and specifications to the following men for trial before a minor court: N. Evanger, Quartermaster; W. Riefschneider, Water Tender; B. Griffin, Water Tender; C. Ohlund, Seaman; P. Bugaras, Seaman.


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10 January 1917

Duncan Bay, British Columbia

Lat 50.08, Long -125.29


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast, rainy.

Crew performed morning routine. Began scrubbing outside.


9.00am to meridian:

Calm to light SE breezes, overcast, rainy, smooth sea.

Enlisted George Cleveland Moore as Fireman, subsequent enlistment.

Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 57°. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Men employed in scrubbing top sides and variously. Prepared to get underway.

11.55am: Underway and stood out of Duncan Bay, various courses.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate SE breeze to calm, overcast, rainy, smooth.

Standing various courses up Discovery Passage.

12.25pm: Passed through Seymour Narrows at increased speed. Stood various courses through Johnstone Passage.

1.30pm: Reduced speed to 60 turns.

3.05pm: Anchored in Knox Bay, British Columbia, in 41½ fathoms to 90 fathoms port chain, on account of thick weather.

2.00pm: Held quarters followed by general quarters. Held collision drill; mat in place in 1 minute, 20 seconds. Sounded fire alarm for drill at 2.11.30pm; water in 24 seconds. Stations for abandoning ship.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW to gentle SW breezes, partly cloudy, passing showers.

Tested searchlight.


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11 January 1917

Knox Bay, British Columbia

Lat 50.56, Long -126.79


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate breeze NW to W. Mostly clear.

6.25am: Underway. Stood out of Knox Bay and up Johnstone Strait, various courses. Followed routine.

7.40am: Helmcken Island Light close abeam.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to gentle WSW breeze, mostly clear, smooth. Fair tide.

Inspected magazine; temperature 54° to 56°. Standing various courses down Johnstone Strait. Lost one rotator for patent log. Crew variously employed below decks.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light North airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

12.40pm: (4.5) In log. Stood various courses into Alert Bay, where at 1.00pm stopped and sent mail ashore.

1.20pm: (4.5) Over log; started ahead various courses out of Alert Bay through Broughton Strait, and by Haddington Island. Minor Coast Guard Court met this day.

2.27pm: (13.4) Graeme Point abeam, distant 0.3 miles, course, standard compass, W¾N.

2.45pm: Quarters followed by physical drill, resuscitation drill and signal drill.

3.35pm: (22.3) In log. Stood various courses to an anchor at 3.45pm in 16 fathoms water 45 fathoms port chain, between Deer Island and Thomas Point. Banked fires.

H. Crook, Electrician Third Class, to be deprived of liberty on shore for 30 days for insubordination to his Division Officer.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Clear, cold weather.

Minor Court in session between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.


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12 January 1917

Off Egg Island Light, British Columbia

Lat 51.28, Long -127.87


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light WNW airs. Generally clear weather.

6.45am: Underway.

6.50am: Over log (22.3).

6.50am: (22.3) Course NE½E.

7.04am: (24.3) Course NW.

7.21am: (26.3) Course WNW.

7.41am: (29.4) Masterman Islands Light abeam, distant 2.1 miles. Crew performed morning cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Light East airs to NE breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 56°. Stood various courses through New Channel.

9.38am: (45.5) Pine Island Light bearing NxW¼W (standard compass), distant 1.0 miles, course NW¼N (standard compass).

11.41am: (62.8) Egg Island Light bearing NE¼E (standard compass), distant 1.3 miles, course NNW (standard compass).

Minor Coast Guard Court in session. Men employed variously. Painting in Executive Officer’s Office.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light North to gentle NNW breeze, mostly clear, smooth sea.

Standing various courses up Fitzhugh Sound.

2.19pm: (83.8), Addenbrooke Lighthouse abeam, 3/4 mile distant.

3.00pm: Daily quarters followed by physical drill, instruction in beach apparatus and battery drill. Crew variously employed. Minor Coast Guard Court in session.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NE to South airs, mostly clear, smooth.

4.00pm: In log (93.6), stood various courses into Namu Harbor, British Columbia, where anchored at 4.35pm in 26 fathoms to 60 fathoms port cable.


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13 January 1917

Namu Harbor, British Columbia

Lat 52.32, Long -128.52


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light North airs and breezes. Clear and cold. Smooth sea.

6.40am: Underway, stood out Namu Harbor, North passage, course WNW.

6.45am: Out log (93.6).

7.00am: (95.0) Course NWxN.

7.46am: (1.4) Fog Rocks Light abeam, course NNW. Crew commenced Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light NW breeze, mostly clear, smooth.

Standing various courses down Lama Strait and across Millbank [Milbanke] Sound.

11.47am: (34.6) White Rocks Light bearing SSW (magnetic), 0.9 mile.

Held general muster. Held physical drill. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 56°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to light NNW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

12.18pm: (38.8) Vancouver Rock buoy abeam, distant 0.3 miles. Stood various courses up Finlayson Channel.

3.45pm: (67.2) In log, stood into Carter Bay. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NNW airs to breezes, partly cloudy, freezing weather.

4.10pm: Came to an anchor in Carter Bay in 21 fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain. Banked fires.


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14 January 1917

Carter Bay and Lowe Inlet, British Columbia

Lat 53.23, Long -128.79 [approx]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NNW breezes to airs, mostly cloudy, smooth sea, freezing weather.

Morning duties performed. Prepared to get underway.

7.45am: Underway.

7.50am: (67.2) Over log. Stood out of Carter Bay and into Hiekish Narrows and so watch ends.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate NNW breezes to light airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea, freezing weather. Magazine inspection, temperature 52° - 56°. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty.

Stood various courses through Hiekish Narrows, Graham Reach and into Fraser Reach and so watch ends.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle NW breeze, mostly clear, smooth.

Standing various courses through Fraser Reach, across Wright Sound and through Greenville Channel.

2.57pm: (23.9) Yolk Point beacon abeam, stood into Greenville Channel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Clear and cold.

4.40pm: In log (36.8), stood into anchorage.

4.55pm: Anchored in Lowe Inlet, Greenville Channel, in 24 fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain. Banked fires.


* Entry 8.00pm, January 17, 1916, W.H. Eberley: Plugged outboard end of ash ejector discharge pipe, after noticing leak in starboard coal bunker. Commenced hoisting ashes by hand. This entry was not made on the 14th for the reason that it was desired to wait until the starboard coal bunker was emptied to ascertain the extent of the leak.


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15 January 1917

Lowe Inlet, British Columbia

Lat 54.06, Long -130.26


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm. Clear and cold.

7.05am: Underway. Stood out Lowe Inlet and up Greenville Channel, various courses.

7.18am: (36.8) Lowe Inlet beacon abeam.


8.00am to meridian:

Light ESE airs to South breeze, mostly clear, smooth.

Standing various courses up Greenville Channel, Arthur Strait and Malacca Passage.

Inspected magazine; temperature 52° to 56°. Crew variously employed. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light ESE breezes to variable airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

12.32pm: (81.6) Lawyer Island Light abeam, distant 0.6 miles, course NW¾W, standard compass.

2.03pm: (94.7) Lucy Islands Lighthouse bearing WSW¾W, standard compass, distance 0.8 miles, course NNW⅛W, standard compass. Minor Coast Guard Court in session.

3.20pm: Quarters, followed by physical drill and clothing inspection. Shifted bags and hammocks.

3.48pm: (9.9) Green Island Light abeam, course NxE¾E, standard compass.

4.00pm: (11.8) In log. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NE breeze, partly clear.

Stood various courses into Port Simpson where anchored off wharf in 17 fathoms to 45 fathoms port cable, at 4.30pm.


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16 January 1917

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 55.10, Long -131.13


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE breezes to fresh NW breezes. Overcast.

7.00am: Underway, stood out of harbor, course NW.

7.05am: Over log (11.8).

7.15am: (12.8) Pointer Rocks Light bearing W½S; stood for it.

7.43am: (16.5) Pointer Rocks Light abeam, distant ½ mile, course West for Lord Rock Light. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to gentle NNW breezes, overcast, snow squalls, smooth sea.

8.15am: (21.2) Course W⅜N.

9.01am: (27.7) Lord Rock Light bearing N⅜E, distant 0.7 miles, course WNW¼W.

Upon entering American waters hauled down Navy pennant and hoisted Coast Guard ensign and pennant.

Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 55°.

9.43am: (33.8) Tree Point Light bearing NxE¾E, distant 1.2 miles, course NW⅜W. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty. Men employed variously. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light NW breeze to calm, overcast, snow first part, smooth.

Standing various courses through Revillagigedo Channel and Tongass Narrows.

2.00pm: Daily quarters; physical drill.

Sounded fire alarm at 2.10.00pm, water in 25 seconds. Collision drill, mat ready for getting over in 1 minute 55 seconds.

3.00pm: Made fast to wharf, Ketchikan, Alaska, port side to. Boarded fleet in harbor.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy, hazy.

Officers boarded all vessels in Ketchikan.

5.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch.

Received from Ketchikan Wharf Company 13500 gallons of fresh water.

Commanding Officer called on Collector of Customs and conferred with him regarding halibut fishermen. Left instructions in Collections Office for fishermen stating that “Unalga” would make her headquarters at Yakutat and medical assistance could be received there at all times when the “Unalga” was not cruising in the fishing banks.

Received from the Collector of Customs list of seven English vessels fishing off Yakutat.


[NB. In this list and those following, names of vessels and captains include best guesses.]


Boarded at Ketchikan, January 16, 1917.

American gas schooners:

“Omane”y, Seattle, Hossel, Seattle for deep sea fisheries

“Ralph”, Seattle, P. Sacher, deep sea fisheries

“Evening Sun”, Ketchikan [illegible]

“Frances R”, Ketchikan, [illegible]

“Venus”, Seattle, C. Selmes, fishing

“Heathen”, Ketchikan, K. Johnson

“From”, Ketchikan, P. Backdao, fishing

“Natalie”, Ketchikan, S. Bogan, fishing

“Wroed”, Ketchikan, E. Selmes, fishing

“J.P. Todd 2”, Seattle, G. Sullivan, fishing

“Elfin”, Ketchikan, Carlson, fishing

“Tom P”, Ketchikan, Myron, fishing

“Polly’s Pal”, Seattle, Dorr, fishing

“J.P. Todd 1”, Seattle, nothing on board

“Progress”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“M.J.B.”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Bell”, nothing on board

“Nelly”, nothing on board

Unnamed, Ketchikan, Sengsted, fishing

“Myrtle”, nothing on board

“Secure”, nothing on board

“Adeline”, nothing on board

“Annie”, Juneau, nothing on board

“Magnolia”, Seattle, nothing on board

13 unnamed motor boats, nothing on board


American gas schooners:

“Tyee”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Pioneer”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Motor boat “Amelia”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Lorette”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Otter”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Bruce”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Sun”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Pacific”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Mary”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

“Helen”, Ketchikan, nothing on board


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Boarded at Ketchikan, Alaska (continued):

[All American vessels]

Motor boat “Violet”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Sunbeam”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Celt”, Anacortes, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Ceres”, Anacortes, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Mayflower”, Seattle, nothing on board

Motor boat “Sunshine”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Motor boat “Reliance”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Motor boat “Pioneer”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Motor boat “Gravina”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Motor boat “Leba”, Seattle, nothing on board

Motor boat “Eureka”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Reef”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Motor boat “Virginia”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Traveller II”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Spray”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Olympic”, Seattle

Motor boat “Esther II”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Motor boat no name, Ketchikan, Stenvik, fishing

Gas schooner “Magara”, Seattle, Rasmussen, fishing

Motor boat “Lamb”, Saxman, Johnson, fishing

Gas schooner “Zaro', Seattle, Zorich, fishing

Motor boat “Annette”, Metlakahtlah, Baines, fishing

Gas schooner “Treyea”, Ketchikan, Oaksmith, passengers

Motor boat “Twilight”, Ketchikan, Smith, fishing

Gas schooner “El Paso”, Ketchikan, Eyers, passengers

Gas schooner “Sunny Point”, Ketchikan, Nelson, fishing

Gas schooner “Grubstake”, Seattle, Fitzgerald, fishing

Motor boat “Mayflower”, Ketchikan, Preuss, fishing

11 motorboats, no name, nothing on board

Total 13 gas schooners; 36 motorboats.


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17 January 1917

Ketchikan and Clarence Strait, Alaska

Lat 55.77, Long -132.40


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW airs to calm, partly cloudy, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. Prepared to get underway.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light ENE breeze, overcast, hazy, smooth.

8.05am: Cast off and stood out through Tongass Narrows into Clarence Strait.

Honorably discharged Antonio Petanz, Coxswain, expiration of full term of enlistment; discharge No. 6318. Scrubbed hammocks and bags. Washed down.

8.55am: (85.4) Guard Island Light, course W⅞S (magnetic). Set clocks back 30 minutes.

10.00am: (94.7) Niblack Point beacon, course NW¾W (magnetic).

10.40am: (0.6) Ship Island Light, course NW¾W (magnetic). Inspected magazine; temperature 51° to 56°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh ENE to East breezes, overcast, squally, falling snow.

Stood various courses up Clarence Strait.

12.27pm: (16.2) Narrow Point Light abeam, distant 1.3 miles, bearing SE¾S (standard compass).

12.30pm: Set all clocks back 30 minutes.

1.56pm: (33.6) Lincoln Rock Light bearing NE½N, standard compass, distant 0.7 miles. Men employed variously.

2.00pm: Quarters followed by physical drill and signal drill. Omitted infantry drill on account of inclement weather. Strong fair wind and tide during watch. Stood various courses up around Point Harrington and into Steamer Bay.

2.50pm: (42.3) In log.

3.05pm: Came to an anchor in Steamer Bay in 18 fathoms water, 60 fathoms port chain, on account of threatening weather and falling snow. Banked fires.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh breezes to moderate gale, SE moderating last part. Overcast. Raining.

6.15pm: Veered to 90 fathoms port chain.



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18 January 1917

Wrangell, Alaska

Lat 56.47, Long -132.39


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SE gale to light SE breezes. Overcast raining and squally.

7.30am: Underway and stood out of Steamer Bay and around Steamer Point Light, various courses.

7.40am: Over log (42.3). Crew performed routine cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE to South breezes, overcast, rainy, squally, smooth sea.

Stood various courses throughout Stikine Strait for Wrangell.

9.50am: (61.5) In log. Stood various courses into Wrangell Harbor when at 10.25am anchored in 18½ fathoms water, 35 fathoms port chain. Officer boarded all vessels in harbor.

11.55am: Underway. Stood out of Wrangell Harbor various courses.

12.00pm: (61.5) Over log. Men employed variously. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty. Inspected magazine; temperature 52° - 55°. Left written instructions with Deputy Collector of Customs at Wrangell that the “Unalga” was cruising in Alaskan waters and Gulf of Alaska from Yakutat to Cape St Elias, Middleton Island and Portlock Banks, for purpose of rendering medical and surgical aid to fishermen. Her working headquarters will be Yakutat where aid could be received at all times when not cruising on fishing banks.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate SE breeze to airs; overcast, misty; smooth sea.

12.55pm: (68.6) Vank Island Light, course W¼N (magnetic).

1.22pm: (72.4) Craig Point beacon, course WSW (magnetic) for Wrangell Narrows.

1.45.00pm: Man-overboard alarm for drill; buoy picked up in 3 minutes 25 seconds; buoy on board in 8 minutes 42 seconds.

2.00pm: Daily quarters followed by physical drill and resuscitation drill.

2.43pm: Anchored in 9½ fathoms, 35 fathoms port cable, off Southern entrance to Wrangell Narrows to await high tide to make passage through Narrows. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to calm, overcast, rainy.

9.10pm: Received following radiogram: “Alcoast. One alcoast halfmast colors from receipt hereof until sunset twentieth account death Admiral Dewey, 15518. Bertholf.”


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Boarded:

[All American]

Gas schooner “Uncle Dan”, Wrangell, Talvage, mail

Gas schooner “Taben Jack”, Seattle, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Antelope”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Motor boat “Alsama”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Motor boat “Annie”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Karen”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Tarmente”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Tex”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Steam schooner “Alaska”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Gas schooner “May”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Motor boat “Eagle”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Motor boat “Salmon”, Wrangell, Hartman, fishing.

Motor boat “Mira”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Motor boat “Olga”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Motor boat no name, Ketchikan, Shrader, fishing

Gas schooner “Peggy”, Wrangell, Clark, fishing

Motor boat “Amity”, Wrangell, Spaulding, fishing

Motor boat no name, Wrangell, Lloyd, fishing

Motor boat “Thelma”, Wrangell, Harmala, fishing

18 motorboats, no name, Wrangell, nothing on board

Total 8 gas schooners; 28 motor boats; 1 steam schooner = 37


[All American gas schooners]

“Alaska”, Seattle, Louis Scribner Cannery tender; reported RS-4336, $100.00 RS-4178, $20.00

“Pedro”, Wrangell, J. Derry, fishing

Unnamed, Morrison, fishing

“Owl”, Wrangell, Batch, fishing

“Maria”, Wrangell, Anderson, fishing

Unnamed, Wrangell, Gerde, fishing

“Skip”, Wrangell, Jackson, fishing

“Alma”, Wrangell, Sherman, fishing

“Agnes McKay”, Wrangell, McKay, fishing

“Hope”, Wrangell, Gayner, fishing

“Glenoria”, Wrangell, nothing on board

“Rescue”, Wrangell, Peterson, fishing

“Ida May”, Astoria, nothing on board

“Rauma”, nothing on board

“Ben”, nothing on board

“Mobel”, nothing on board

“Anna”, nothing on board

3 unnamed motor boats, nothing on board

Total 20


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19 January 1917

Southern entrance, Wrangell Strait, Alaska

Lat 56.81, Long -132.97


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm. Overcast. Raining first part.

Crew performed routine cleaning.

7.45am: Underway, stood to Northward through Wrangell Strait various courses. Hoisted colors and lowered them to half-mast in accordance with Headquarters radiogram #15588, account of death of Admiral Dewey.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm, mostly clear, smooth. Standing various courses Northward through Wrangell Strait.

10.00am: Anchored in 5½ fathoms to 20 fathoms port chain, off Petersburg, Alaska. Boarded fleet in harbor [below].

11.50am: Underway, standing various courses out of North entrance to Wrangell Strait. Crew variously employed. Inspected magazine; temperature 52° - 54°.

Gave medical treatment to one fisherman from fishing vessel “Dakota” of Fish Egg Island. Boarding Officer notified all fishing vessels that, should medical or surgical assistance be wanted while on fishing banks, international signal WO (Surgeon wanted) should be hoisted to this vessel.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to breezes, overcast, rainy, hazy, smooth sea. Threatening weather.

12.08pm: (75.8) Over log.

12.15pm: Increased speed to 85 rpm to reach Cleveland Passage before dark on account of thick and threatening weather. Stood various courses up Frederick Sound.

1.25pm: (87.1) Cape Strait Light bearing S¼W, standard compass, distant 0.4 miles, course W⅛N, standard compass.

2.00pm: Quarters followed by physical drill, gun drill and signal drill.

3.24pm: (5.3) Cape Fanshaw abeam, distant 0.6 miles.

3.50pm: (5.8) In log. Stood various courses into Fanshaw Bay, and so watch ends. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to calm, overcast, passing showers.

Stood various courses into Cleveland Passage where at 4.15pm anchored in 21 fathoms water, 60 fathoms port chain.


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Petersburg, Wrangell Strait, Alaska


Boarded:

[All American]

Gas schooner “Neptune”, Wrangell, Olsen, fishing

Motor boat “Alpha”, Scow Bay, Hansen, fishing

Motor boat “John P”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Volante”, Seattle, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Louise S”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Motor boat “Success”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Bjarne”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Narroma”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Carl”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Ford”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Augusta”, Petersburg, Enge, fishing

Motor boat “S.O.U.”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “US Ranger II”, Petersburg, Babbitt, cruising, timber

Motor boat “Swan”, Petersburg, Love, fishing

Motor boat “Dakota”, Fish Egg Island, Hallin, fishing

Motor boat “Flyer”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Teddy J”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Gem”, Wrangell, Parrott, passengers

Motor boat “Corona”, Petersburg, Lawler, fishing

Motor boat “Ready”, Petersburg, Johnson, fishing

Gas schooner “Americ”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Volunteer”, Wrangell, nothing on board

American Schooner “Norman Sunde”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Alpha”, Scow Bay, nothing on board

Motor boat “Virginia”, Petersburg nothing on board

Motor boat “Fram”, Petersburg, Anderson, fishing

Motor boat “Angeles”, Petersburg, Roald, fishing

Gas schooner “Scout”, Ketchikan, Dunn, fishing

Motor boat “Azalea”, Ketchikan, Grad, fishing

Motor boat “Anna”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Carmen”, Tacoma, Grindrod, coasting trade

Gas schooner “Lewis MacDonald”, Port Townsend, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Octoo”, Petersburg, Thomason, coasting

Motor boat “Three Brothers”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Dolphin”, Seattle, Thompson, fishing.

Gas schooner “Lark”, Tacoma, Grindrod, passengers & freight

Gas schooner “Trygve”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Teckla”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat no name, Petersburg, Jerry, trapping

Gas schooner No. X, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Clack”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Viking”, Seattle, nothing on board


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Gas schooner “Nell”, Seattle, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Lovena”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Clara”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Companion”, Seattle, Walker, fishing

Gas schooner “Amazon”, Wrangell, Peter Lee, fishing, reported RS-4178 $10.00

Gas schooner “Caesar”, Douglas, Mike Koskla, fishing, reported RS 4325 $10.00


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Boarded (continued):

Motor boat “EZ”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Tarro”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Motor boat “Rapid”, Tacoma, Ness, fishing

Motor boat “Jessie”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Rapid”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Lorraine”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Hilda”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Sun”, Petersburg, Strand, fishing

Motor boat “Two Brothers”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Motor boat “Fosna”, Seattle, Wick, fishing.

14 motor boats, no name, nothing on board

Total: 48 motorboats, 15 gas schooners, 3 schooners = 66.


Boarded at Petersburg, January 19:

Gas schooner “Bernice”, Seattle, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Marian”, Seattle, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Eunice”, Seattle, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Mildred”, Seattle, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Uncle Sam”, Petersburg, Okegawa

Gas schooner “Northpole”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “G Theckla”, Seattle, Bernhard Klatten, fishing

Gas schooner “Pegg”y, Petersburg, Pederson, fishing

Gas schooner “Sokal”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Mira”, Paulsbo, Tenbjord, fishing

Gas schooner “Dolkhen”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Raven”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Juneau”, Seattle, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Domino”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Gertrude”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Lark”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Kid”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Raven”, nothing on board

Gas schooner unnamed, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Valkyrie”, Port Townsend, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Arctic”, Seattle, Martin, fishing

Gas schooner “Fram”, Ontario, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Bessie”, Lopez, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Undine”, Holmes Harbor, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Nears”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Salmon Queen”, Petersburg, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Gjoa”, nothing on board


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20 January 1917

Off Midway Island Light, Alaska

Lat 57.84, Long -133.88


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to gentle WNW breezes. Generally cloudy. Passing showers first part.

7.10am: Underway; stood out Cleveland Passage course WNW, over log (5.8).

7.30am: Increased speed to 85 rpm to reach Juneau before custom house and post office close.

7.38am: (8.5) Course NW¾W, for Stephens Passage. All courses by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh NNW breezes to moderate NW gale, partly cloudy, freezing weather, smooth to choppy sea. Stood up Stephens Passage.


8.00am: Hoisted colors and lowered them to half-mast in accordance with Headquarters radiogram #15518, on account of death of Admiral Dewey.

8.37am: (17.5) McDonald Rock buoy abeam distant 1.2 miles, course NW, standard compass. Inspected magazine, temperature 50° - 53°, tested flood cock. Holystoned spar deck and carried out regular Saturday cleaning.

10.14am: (31.1) Point Hugh Light abeam, distant 1.0 mile.

11.55am: (44.3) Midway Island Light abeam, distant 2.0 miles, courses NW⅞W, standard compass. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh NW gale to moderate breeze, partly clear, choppy.

Standing NW⅞W, standard compass, up Stephens Passage.

2.48pm: (67.9) Point Arden Light, course WxN (magnetic).

3.17pm: (71.5) Marmion Island Light, stood up Gastineau Channel, various courses, for Juneau, Alaska.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Generally clear to overcast.

3.50pm: (76.6) In log.

4.05pm: Anchored off Juneau, Alaska in 18 fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain. Banked fires. Received mail forwarded from Seattle.

6.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 8.00am tomorrow. Received from Headquarters the following: one copy of “List of Seagoing Vessels of the US 1916”; 13 copies each of Coast Guard, Circular Letters Nos. 22 and 24; two copies of Treasury Department Circular #70 and one copy of General Catalogue of Charts and Publications, Hydrographic Office. Received from Atlantic Communication Company of New York four (4) insulators for radio condenser jar rack. Received Hydrographic and Coast Survey charts as per requisition.


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21 January 1917

Juneau, Alaska

Lat 58.295, Long -134.403


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light East airs. Overcast, snowing.

Crew cleaned snow from spar deck.

8.00am: Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ENE breeze to East airs, overcast, snowing.

Received the following fresh provisions on account of general mess: From Goldstein’s Emporium: 4884 pounds potatoes, 265 pounds carrots, 300 pounds turnips, 125 pounds cabbage. From Alaska Meat Company: 1408 pounds fresh beef, 142 pounds fresh pork, 66 pounds beef liver, 121 pounds mutton.

9.50am: Underway for Alaska Goldmine Juneau wharf where moored at 10.00am, port side to. Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am tomorrow. Inspected magazine, temperature 50° to 53°. T.G. Lewton, First Lieutenant of Engineers, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light East breeze to ESE airs, overcast, snow, rain last part.


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22 January 1917

Juneau, Alaska

Lat 58.26, Long -134.34


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light East airs, overcast, passing showers and snow.

Crew cleared decks of snow.

7.45: Liberty men returned.


9.00am to meridian:

Light East airs to breezes, overcast, falling snow.

Inspected magazine, temperature 50° - 53°. Officers boarded all vessels in harbor. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty. Received medicines on minor emergency proposal. Prepared to get underway.

Commanding Officer called on Collector of Customs and conferred with him regarding halibut fishermen; left written instructions with the Collector stating that the “Unalga” was cruising in Alaskan waters and Gulf of Alaska from Yakutat to Cape St Elias, Middleton Island and over the Portlock Banks, for purpose of rendering medical and surgical aid to fishermen; that her working headquarters would be Yakutat where aid could be received at all times when the vessel was not cruising on the fishing banks. Received information from the Collector that there were reports that English fishing vessels were trading whiskey in Yakutat.

11.30am: Underway.

11.43am: Over log (76.6), stood various courses down Gastineau Channel. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to breeze, overcast, hazy, smooth.

Standing various courses down Gastineau Channel and around Marmion Island Light through Stephens Passage.

2.20pm: (97.1) Midway Point Light abeam, 0.7 mile distant, course WNW¼W.

3.25pm: Anchored off South-East end of Shelter Island, Alaska, in 14 fathoms to 60 fathoms port chain. Held daily quarters, physical drill, day signal drill and gun drill. Anchorage off Shelter Island: Portland Island, East (standard compass); Eastern end Shelter Island, NNE¾E (standard compass). Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SSW to South breezes, overcast, passing showers, falling snow.


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Boarded at Juneau, Alaska, January 22, 1917:

[All American]

Motor boat “Fearless”, San Francisco, Brandsten, passengers

Motor boat “Alaskan”, Juneau, Young, logging

Motor boat “Grace”, Juneau, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Chlopeck No. 3”, Juneau, nothing on board

Motor boat “Secret”, Juneau, nothing on board

Motor boat “Lillian”, Juneau, nothing on board

Motor boat “Amy”, Juneau, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Iowa”, Juneau, Abrahamsen, general stores

Gas schooner “Carita”, Ketchikan, nothing on board

Steam schooner “Prince of Wales”, Wrangell, Yorke, freight & passengers

Motor boat “Robin”, Juneau, Hansen, fishing

Motor boat “Morengen”, Tacoma, Fleming, fishing

Motor boat “Dolphin”, Juneau, Ramm, fishing

Gas schooner “Orient”, Juneau, Brensdal, fishing

Motor boat “Anita Phillips”, Juneau, nothing on board

4 motor boats, no name, nothing on board

Total = 1 steam schooner, 14 motor boats, 4 gas schooners = 19


[Motor boats, all American]

“Love Fisherman”, Juneau, L Hylund, passengers

“Alma”, Juneau, WB States, passengers and freight

“Posidon”, Juneau, G Mitchell, fishing

“Pacific”, Juneau, Chas E Tibbets, passengers and freight

“Tilfacum”, Juneau, F Boynton, passengers and freight

“Chichagoff”, Juneau, N Rasmussen, passengers and freight

“Frances”, nothing on board

“Teddy”, nothing on board

“Rambler”, nothing on board

“Santa Rita”, nothing on board

“Querida”, nothing on board

“Fortuna”, nothing on board

“Gypsy”, nothing on board

Three (3) motor boats, nobody on board

Total boarded = 16 motor boats


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23 January 1917

Point Howard, Alaska

Lat 58.30, Long -134.97


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle ENE to light NE breezes, overcast, falling snow.

Morning duties performed. Prepared to get underway. Held steam on account of thick weather and blinding snow storm.


9.00am to meridian:

Moderate East breeze, thick weather, blinding snow storm, choppy sea.

10.00am: Lightening up and weather clearing somewhat, underway and stood around Shelter Island to Westward.

10.20am: (8.3) Favorite Reef buoy No. 2 close aboard, course NW½W.

10.38am: (10.3) Barlow Island Light abeam, 0.3 miles distant, course W½N.

10.55am: (12.8) Point Retreat Light, SE⅝E, 1.0 mile distant, course SSE¼E.

11.06am: (14.2) Point Retreat Light abeam, 0.8 miles distant.

11.28am: (17.3) Mansfield Peninsula beacon abeam, 1.5 miles distant, course SE⅜S.

11.47am: (19.7) Course SE⅜E for off Naked Island Light, and so ends. Crew variously employed. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° to 54°. All courses and bearings magnetic.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm. Overcast. Thick snow.

12.30pm: In log (25.4). Stood into Funter Bay, Alaska, on account of rapidly falling barometer, indications of SE blizzard, and thick blinding snow.

12.50pm: Anchored in 18½ fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain.

2.00pm: Quarters. Signal drill and physical drill


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm. Overcast. Foggy and snowing. Tested searchlight.


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24 January 1917

Funter Bay, Alaska

Lat 57.71, Long -134.84


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light North airs to fresh SE breezes. Overcast, raining and drizzling.

Crew performed routing cleaning.

7.35am: Underway.

7.45am: Over log (25.4)

7.55am: Course SE½S (standard compass). log (26.9)


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh SE breezes, overcast, hazy, rainy, smooth sea.

Stood down Chatham Strait course SE½S, standard compass. Men employed variously.

Noon: South Passage Point bearing W¾N, standard compass, distant 4.2 miles. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 56° First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh SE breeze to light ESE airs, overcast, rainy, hazy, choppy sea.

1.50pm: (77.6) Morris Reef can buoy, course SW⅝W (magnetic).

2.40pm: (85.0) McClellan Rock light, course W⅞S (magnetic).

3.08pm: (89.1) Course W¾N (magnetic.) Increased speed in order to reach anchorage in Deadman’s Reach by dark.

2.40.13pm: Fire alarm for drill; 2.40.30pm: First water (17 seconds).

3.40pm: (94.3) Course W¾N (magnetic) and so ends. Held daily quarters, physical drill, collision drill, mat ready for putting over in 42 seconds.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South breeze, overcast, heavy rain.

Stood various courses into Deadman’s Reach where anchored at 4.30pm in 22½ fathoms to 60 fathoms port chain on account of thick weather and to await high water slack for going through Sergius Narrows.


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25 January 1917

Deadman’s Reach, Alaska

Lat 57.43, Long -135.58 [approx]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle South breeze, overcast, rain.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle South to SE breeze, overcast, misty, passing showers, heavy snow last part.

Inspected magazine, temperature 57° to 55°.

10.05am: Underway and stood through Peril Strait at reduced speed so as to reach Sergius Narrows for going through by 12.15pm (high water slack), various courses. Crew variously employed. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable breeze to calm, overcast, thick, blinding snow squalls.

Stood various courses through Sergius Narrows.

12.25pm: Hauled into Fish Bay for an anchorage on account of thick, blinding snow storm making it dangerous to go through Whitestone Narrows.

1.00pm: Anchored in 20 fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain.

2.00pm: Quarters followed by physical drill, boat drill under oars and resuscitation drill. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, falling snow.


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26 January 1917

Fish Bay, Alaska

Lat 57.06, Long -135.37


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light SE breezes to calm, overcast, falling snow.

Morning duties performed.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs, overcast, falling snow, smooth sea.

Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 56°.

8.30am: Underway. Stood various courses out of Fish Bay, through Peril Strait, Neva Strait, Whitstone Narrows, Olga Strait and across Sitka Sound.

Watch ends vessel headed for Sitka. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty. Men employed variously and in getting ready to coal ship.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light NE airs overcast. Snowing.

Standing into Sitka harbor.

12.30pm: Made fast to Navy wharf, Japonsky Island. Banked fires.

1.45pm: Commenced coaling ship, ship’s force conveying coal from Navy shed and stowing it in bunkers. Draft before coaling, forward 12’10”, aft 13’11”.

(Ash ejector repaired. Removed plug to outboard end of discharge pipe and commenced using ash ejector. Entry 7.00pm February 1.)

Honorably discharged G. Wilson, Oiler Second Class, expiration of full terms of subsequent enlistment. Discharge No. 6319.

4.00pm: Stopped coaling for the day. Medical Officer conferred with medical authorities in Sitka relative to epidemic of measles in this place. Ascertained that there are 70 cases among the natives, 40 at the Mission school, and 12 among the people of Sitka, a total of 122 cases, and two deaths. Medical authorities of Sitka state that the situation is well under control here, and no assistance from this vessel is needed, but that there is reported to be an epidemic of measles at Yakutat. Medical Officer rendered assistance to two persons at Naval Radio Station.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light North breezes. Clear and cold.


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27 January 1917

Sitka, Alaska

Lat 57.050, Long -135.345


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light airs to fresh breezes, NE. Partly clear.

7.15am: Crew turned to and continued coaling ship.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate North breeze to gale, partly clear, heavy squalls.

Crew coaling ship until noon. Discontinued coaling at 12.00pm on account of extreme cold and also to give crew half holiday. Inspected magazine, temperatures 49° to 52°, flood cock tested. Extreme cold burst water tube on hygrometer.

Granted liberty to the watch from 2.00pm to 4.30pm with instructions not to enter any native houses. Re-enlisted George Wilson as Acting Second Oiler. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty. Whistle pipe froze at 4.00pm and burst, all drains having been open and steam shut off.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate breeze to fresh gale, North; heavy squalls at frequent intervals.

4.30pm: Liberty men returned.

8.45pm: Owing to violent squalls, wind blowing hurricane force in squalls, cut another spring (30 fathoms) from 6” hawser for after spring and for two more parts over the stern.


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28 January 1917


Sitka, Alaska

Lat 57.050, Long -135.345


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to fresh North breeze to hurricane force in squalls, mostly clear, temperature falling.

Crew performed morning duties. Fresh water pipe in galley froze and burst; fresh water pipe in cabin froze and burst. Unable to raise temperature above 50° in cabin although full head of steam turned on.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle NNE breezes to NNE storm, heavy squalls, cold freezing weather, vapor.

First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty. B. Nyberg, Seaman, sick and off duty. Inspected magazine, temperature 50° - 54°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle North breezes to moderate NNE gale, heavy squalls with wind to hurricane force, cold freezing weather.


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29 January 1917

Sitka, Alaska

Lat 57.050, Long -135.345


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle North breeze to light variable airs, squally, partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. 7.15 recommenced coaling ship.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light breezes to fresh breezes NE and variable. Cold and clear.

11.00am: Finished coaling. Received from Naval Station, Sitka, 85 tons steaming coal.

1.00pm: Left wharf and steamed to government wharf, Sitka, where made fast at 1.20pm.

Filled all fresh water tanks. Crew engaged cleaning decks after coaling. Inspected magazine, temperature 50° - 52°. Draft after coaling, forward 13’3”, aft 14’5”.

Boarded vessels in harbor. Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling and cleaning ship after coaling.

First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton sick and off duty.


Vessels boarded:

Motor boat “Ranger”, US Forestry Service

Motor boat “Mary”, G Ross

Gas schooner “Fraud”, Seattle, O Anderson

Motor boat “Moose”, C Lokke.

Gas schooner “Daisy”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Jamestown”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Lark”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Vivian”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Tray”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Martha”, E Sanders

Motor boat “Mary J”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Nicholai”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Elizabeth”, nothing on board

Motor boat “American”, W Peter

Motor boat “Lillie”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Erd”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Lottie”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Hines”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Harriett”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Emily M”, Wrangell, nothing on board

Motor boat “Katie”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Esther”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Alice”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Ptarmigan”, nothing on board

Motor boat “White Bear”, nothing on board;

Motor boat “Blue Jay”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Isabel”, nothing on board

Motor boat “Gray”, nothing on board

Gas schooner “Lister”, Seattle, B Flatten, fishing

Four (4) motor boats, no name, nothing on board


Total boarded:

30 motor boats + 3 gas schooners = 33.


B. Nyberg, Seaman, sick and off duty. Ship’s surgeon rendered medical aid to one of the crew of fishing schooner “Daisy”.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ENE airs to calm. Partly clear, cold.

6.00pm: Granted liberty to watch.

10.00pm: Liberty party returned on time.


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30 January 1917

Sitka, Alaska

Lat 57.40, Long -136.03


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NE airs. clear and cold.

Crew cleaned between decks.

7.40am: Cast off from wharf and stood out Sitka Harbor toward Olga Strait.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable to moderate ENE breezes; partly cloudy, smooth sea, freezing weather. Stood various courses through Olga Strait, Neva Strait, and out Salisbury Sound. Whistle pipe which had broken and split, repaired and in place. Inspected magazine, temperature 50° - 52°.

10.25am: (4.9) Over log.

10.40am: (7.3) Goloi Island bearing NW⅜N, distant 0.6 miles, course WSW.

11.44am: (16.2) Klokachef Island bearing NNE⅞E, distant 4.1 miles, course WNW½W. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Men employed variously. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate ENE to NE breeze; overcast and partly clear, choppy sea.

Standing WNW½W, standard compass, entire watch. Crew cleaning below decks.

3.00pm: Daily quarters, followed by physical drill and resuscitation drill.

3.07.20pm: Sounded alarm for collision drill; mat ready for putting over in 45 seconds.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate ENE to fresh NE breezes, overcast, choppy, freezing weather.

Vessel on course WNW½W, standard compass, throughout watch.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate NE gale. Overcast. Rough sea. Vessel rolling.

Took in after awning. Spray coming aboard forming ice. Rigged life lines and spar deck and kept crew below decks. On course WNW½W, standard compass, entire watch.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NE gale to SE breeze; squally, squalls having force of storm, hazy, rough sea; snow last part.

Standing WNW½W, standard compass.

9.30pm: (99.4) Stopped, in log; to clear hose overboard.

9.43pm: Over log (99.4), ahead cruising speed; unable to clear hose.


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31 January 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 59.05, Long -139.08


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate NNW gale to whole NNE gale, overcast, thick snow, freezing weather, rough sea, vessel all iced up and making ice rapidly.

2.35am: (31.0) Course NE½N standard compass in order to secure boats.

3.10am: (33.0) Course WNW½W standard compass and so to end of watch. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane had his toes on both feet frostbitten.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh and strong NE gale. Overcast, freezing weather. Rough sea.

Between 5.00 and 8.00 log in and not registering.

4.00am: Course NNW steering compass, reduced to 65 revolutions

8.00am: 75 revolutions, course NW. All rigging and every object on spar deck heavily iced. Anchor davit guy parted and davit swinging broke jack staff. One wire of radio aerial parted. Stateroom door of Electrician’s and Ship’s Writer’s room frozen over with ice. Necessary to chop away ice to release occupants of room.


8.00am to meridian:

Wind NNE with force of storm, overcast, very thick fog, rough sea.

8.00am: 75 revolutions, course NW, steering compass (41.2).

8.45am: (42.0) Sounded in 32 fathoms; slowed to 55 turns.

9.10am: (43.0) Sounded in 13 fathoms, course WxS, standard compass.

9.25am: (44.1) Sounded in 18 fathoms, increased to 65 turns.

9.45am: (46.0) Stopped to adjust steam steering gear, in log.

10.00am: Sounded in 47 fathoms; Quartermaster N. Evanger relieved on account of face and fingers frozen. Drifting offshore with NNE storm, ship’s head NW, steering compass.

10.45am: Sounded in 47 fathoms. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 50°.

11.30am: Sounded in 36 fathoms. Sounding fog signal.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

NNE to NE storm, freezing weather, overcast, partly cloudy, rough sea, dense vapor.

12.30pm: Sounded in 51 fathoms.

1.30pm: Ahead on course NW, standard compass, 70 rpm.

2.00pm: Course WNW standard compass.

2.24pm: Sounded and stopped, 70 fathoms. Ship’s whistle broken by ice and out of commission. Omitted quarters on account of bad weather.

2.45pm: Lower end of aerial carried away owing to weight of ice; unable to secure same.

3.10pm: Heavy sea struck starboard whale boat No 1104 carrying away grips and breaking boat up against davits.

3.15pm: Started storm oil through Wardroom and crew closet drains.

3.15pm: Stopped sounded in 65 fathoms.

3.30pm: N.C. Ronberg, Seaman, froze his nose, reported to doctor. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane has his toes frost bitten.


4.00 to 6.00pm:

NE storm, heavy fog, rough sea, temperature falling.

4.30pm: Sounded in 52 fathoms. Vessel drifting with off shore NE wind, force of storm.

Running oil through Wardroom and crew closet drains.


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6.00pm to 8.00pm:

NE storm, moderating to fresh NE gale at intervals last hour. Overcast. Foggy. Rough sea.

Vessel drifting to SSW, estimated about 3.0 miles per hour.


8.00pm to midnight:

Whole NE to fresh gale, partly cloudy, freezing weather, dense vapor, rough sea. Moonlight at times.

Vessel drifting to SSW standard compass, hove to with wind on starboard beam, engines stopped. Drift estimated to be about 3.0 miles per hour.

9.00pm: Sounded in 67 fathoms. Heavy starboard list on account of great quantities of ice on vessel.

The following members of ship’s complement were frostbitten during the day: Boatswain Johnson, on chin; Seaman Bugaras, ears; Seaman Domnick, nose; Ordinary Seaman Sarsfield, neck; Signal Quartermaster Vomberg, nose and cheeks.


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Summary of abstract:

Vacancies in crew 156

American motor boats boarded and examined 263

American vessels other than motor boats 48

Vessels reported 4

Penalties $140.00

General muster 1

Inspection ship 3

Quarters 14

Gun drill 4

General quarters 1

Fire drill 4

Collision drill 4

Boat drill 1

Abandon ship 1

Man overboard 1

Signal drill 5

Resuscitation 4

Beach apparatus instruction 1

Inspection clothing 1

Magazine inspection 31

Tested flood cock 3


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

William Levi Bodie

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned as Badie
Rated Boy 1st class on 4 Jan 1917

Nils Evanger

Quartermaster



Also mentioned as E. Evanger
Confined in brig on 8 Jan 1917
Released without permission by Hans Knedl same day

Beryl Morton Johnston

Bugler

3 Jan 1917



Hans Knedl

Master at Arms



Rating made permanent on 3 Jan 1917

Elmer Bernhard Olsen

Boy 2nd class

3 Jan 1917



Antonio Petanz

Coxswain


17 Jan 1917


Oscar Seeland

Coxswain



Rated Assistant Master at Arms on 4 Jan 1917

Frans Suomine

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Seaman on 1 Jan 1917

George Werner

Seaman


3 Jan 1917



[Passenger mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

F. de Veuve Dodge


Aboard as guest on 4 Jan 1917



[Logs for February 1917 not available]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1917


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Cover – March 1917

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Title page – March 1917

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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs F. G. Dodge, wife, 606 Summit Avenue North,
Seattle, Washington.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs. L. C. Covell, wife, No. 3 Alta Vista, 17th and
Madison, Seattle.
Phone: East 1321.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, wife, 1523 35th Avenue, Seattle.




Wilmer Hake Eberly

2nd Lieutenant

J. A. Eberly, father, 2601 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


20 Mar 1917

Detached and assigned to USCGC “Makinac” on 17 Mar 1917

Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

1633 Melrose Avenue, Seattle.
Mrs. Ruth Torbet, wife, 625 Forest Street, Bellingham, Washignton.
Phone: Elliott 1328.



Relieved from Engineering duty and assigned to line duty on 17 Mar 1917

Joseph Edward Stika

2nd Lieutenant

Mrs. H. R. Stika, wife, 1453 Chapin Street,
Washington, DC.


19 Mar 1917

Detached and assigned to USCGC “Tuscarora” on 17 Mar 1917

Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, wife, “The Otis”, Seattle.




E. O. Woods

Assistant Surgeon USPHS





Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer, father, Springfield, Michigan.



Received preparatory orders to USCGC “McCulloch” on 17 Mar 1917

David Patterson Marvin

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. Cathryn William, Swedish Hospital, Seattle.
(later) 1525 Hugo Place, Seattle (East 7309).

19 Mar 1917


Joined from USCGC “Snohomish”

S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

Mrs. S. B. Johnsen, wife, 1818 25th Avenue North, Seattle.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner

Mrs. F. C. C. Greene, wife, “The Allen”, Seattle.




Knute P. Floe

Machinist

Mrs. K. P. Floe, wife, 4702 Fremont Avenue, Seattle.




Nestor Brunila

Carpenter

A. Brunila, father, Kotka, Finland.





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Extracts from regulations for log books


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1 March 1917

Yakutat, Alaska

Lat 59.55, Long -139.77


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light variable airs. Overcast, cloudy.

Crew performed routine cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to NE breeze, overcast, snow part of watch.

Held infantry drill on shore. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler.

9.40am: Cast off and stood for Yakutat Roads where anchored at 10.00am in 20½ fathoms to 60 fathoms starboard chain. Crew variously employed. Carpenter building pontoons for new type rapid fire gun target.

3.00pm: Held daily quarters followed by physical drill, collision drill, mat ready for getting over in one minute and four seconds.

3.36.30pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.36.59pm: First water (29 seconds).

Held resuscitation drill. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° to 55°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NE breeze to airs, overcast.


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2 March 1917

Yakutat, Alaska

Lat 59.55, Long -139.77


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NE airs to ENE breeze, overcast, snow last part.

Followed routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light to moderate ENE breezes, overcast, snowing to misty.

Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler. Inspected magazine, temperature 53° - 55°. Men employed variously. Scrubbed top side.

2.30pm: Quarters followed by physical, gun, resuscitation, and boat under sail and oars drills. Boarded examined American gas screw “Willard B.”, San Francisco, Sorsen, Seattle to Kenai, ballast.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ENE to NE airs to breezes, overcast, snowing.

Engineer’s force finished cleaning forward boiler.


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3 March 1917

Yakutat, Alaska

Lat 59.55, Long -139.77


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light to gentle NE breeze, overcast, drizzling.

Morning duties performed. Began regular Saturday cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle and light NE and ENE breezes. Overcast, cloudy. Drizzling and raining.

Crew performed regular Saturday cleaning. Inspected magazine, tested flood cocks; temperature 52° - 56°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle and light ENE and Easterly breezes. Overcast. Raining and snowing.

8.00pm: Veered to 75 fathoms starboard chain.


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4 March 1917

Yakutat, Alaska

Lat 59.55, Long -139.77


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light to moderate SSW and variable breezes. Overcast, raining first part.

Crew performed regular cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to WSW airs, partly clear, hazy.

H. Wartiainen, Seaman, sick and off duty. All unnecessary work suspended. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 56°. Ship’s Surgeon treated one native.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, hazy.


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5 March 1917

Yakutat, Alaska

Lat 59.57, Long -140.60


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light North airs, overcast to partly clear.

Washed down and prepared for getting underway.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SSW airs to gentle NNE breezes, overcast with thick snow storm to partly cloudy; heavy ground swell from SW.

8.20am: Underway.

8.25am: (72.3) Over log, stood various courses out of Monti Bay.

8.35am: (73.7) Monti Bay entrance buoy abeam, course W¼N.

8.57am: (76.4) Course SxW.

9.29am: (80.4) Course WSW and so to end of watch. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 56°. Men employed in securing ship for sea, chipping bitts and variously below decks. All courses standard compass. Keeping good lookout for fishing vessels.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle NE to moderate East breeze, partly clear to overcast and snowy, South-westerly swell. Standing WSW, standard compass. Crew chipping and painting bitts and variously employed.

3.00pm: Held daily quarters followed by physical drill and gun drill. Keeping sharp lookout for fishing vessels.

3.07.52pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.08.15pm: First water.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh ENE breezes, overcast and falling snow to partly cloudy, groundswell.

Kept sharp lookout for fishing vessels, sighted none. Vessel on course WSW, standard compass, throughout watch.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh ENE breezes. Overcast, passing snow squalls. Long SW swell.

Course WSW entire watch, standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh to strong ENE breeze, overcast to partly clear; moderate sea.

Standing WSW.

9.30pm: Course SW (76.2)

10.20pm: Received code message SRS No. 8 radiogram from Division Commander.

11.15pm: (90.2) Course ENE. All courses by standard compass.


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6 March 1917

Gulf of Alaska

Lat 59.69, Long -142.29


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh NE to strong ENE gale, partly cloudy to overcast, moonlight, rough sea.

Vessel pitching easily. Vessel on course ENE, standard compass, throughout watch. Kept sharp lookout for fishing vessels but sighted none.

12.45am: Slowed down to steerageway on account of NE gale, heavy head sea and propeller racing with undue strain on machinery.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh ENE gale. Overcast. Rough sea.

4.00am: (2.3) Course NExE standard compass. Vessel hove to heading NExE.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong ENE to moderate NE gale, overcast to partly clear, moderate sea.

8.50am: Increased speed, sea moderating.

9.15am: (9.7) Course NE, standard compass. Crew variously employed below decks. Keeping sharp lookout for fishing vessels. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 57°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong NE to moderate NNE breezes, overcast, moderate sea to groundswell.

2.00pm: (44.6) Course ENE½E standard compass.

3.00pm: Quarters followed by collision and resuscitation drills. Running at increased speed in order to get under lee of the land on account of NE gale. Kept sharp lookout for fishing vessels, sighted none.


4.00 to 6.00pm:

Gentle North-easterly breeze, overcast, groundswell. Standing ENE½E, standard compass, at increased speed in order to get under lee of the land on account of threatening weather.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle ENE to NE breezes. Overcast. Threatening weather. Heavy groundswell.

On course ENE½E standard compass, entire watch.

7.25pm: Raised Ocean Cape Light ahead.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NE breezes to calm. Overcast. Cloudy. Heavy groundswell.

8.28pm: (3.9) Course NE½E, standard compass.

8.40pm: (5.7) Course ENE¼E, standard compass, in log. Stood into Yakutat Harbor on account of ENE gale and threatening weather.

9.50pm: Anchored in 20 fathoms water, 60 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires.

10.10pm: Received radio code message SRS #11 from Division Commander.


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7 March 1917

Yakutat, Alaska

Lat 59.55, Long -139.77


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm. Overcast, cloudy.

Crew performed routine cleaning


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm and light NW airs, overcast to mostly clear.

Inspected magazine; temperature 54° - 58°. Crew chipping and painting rust spots, touching up ship’s boats and variously employed. Held boat drill under sail and oars.

3.00pm: Held daily quarters followed by physical drill, infantry drill and inspection of bags and hammocks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, clear.

Tested searchlight.


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8 March 1917

Yakutat, Alaska

Lat 59.32, Long -139.50


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, clear to mostly clear.

Performed morning duties and prepared to get underway.


8.00am to meridian:

Light East airs, mostly clear, smooth to groundswell.

8.40am: Underway and stood out of Yakutat Bay.

8.55am: (6.4) Entrance can buoy, course WxN.

9.05am: (8.0) Ocean Cape abeam, half speed, taking azimuth on headings West to South.

9.30am: (10.0) Ahead cruising speed, course SExE.

9.51am: (13.0) Course ESE½E, Ocean Cape Light NExE, 1.2 miles. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew chipping and touching up paintwork. P. Arcis, Coal Heaver, and R. Smith, Acting Water Tender, sick and off duty. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 58°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light ESE airs to breezes, partly cloudy, groundswell.

Men employed in touching up paint work about decks and painting water ways; also employed variously.

3.00pm: Quarters followed by physical drill, pistol drill, stations for abandon ship, resuscitation drill and signal drill. Vessel on course ESE½E, standard compass, throughout watch


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light SE to South airs, partly clear, groundswell.

Standing ESE½E, standard compass, entire watch.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Calm. Partly cloudy. Hazy. Moderate swell.

7.10pm: (91.0) Mt. Fairweather abeam, course ESE½E, standard compass, entire watch


8.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs, partly cloudy, hazy first part, bright moonlight, smooth sea.

Vessel on course ESE½E throughout watch, standard compass.


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9 March 1917

Sitka Sound, Alaska

Lat 57.07, Long -135.38 [approx]


Midnight to 4.00am:

Calm to light ESE breeze, partly clear, hazy, smooth sea.

Standing ESE½E.

2.00am: (48.7) Course NExE for SS “Admiral Evans”.

2.25am: (51.8) In log, slowed.

2.35am: Stopped off “Evans”, lowered surfboat and received mail for “Unalga” from “Evans”.

2.45am: Hoisted surfboat.

2.50am: (51.8) Ahead, course SExE. All course by standard compass.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light ESE and ENE breezes. Clear weather. Smooth sea.

5.30am: (74.0) Raised Cape Edgecumbe bearing E½S.

5.40am: (75.6) Course NExE

6.45am: (85.4) Course ExN.

8.00am: (96.4) Course E¾N. Courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate ENE breezes to light variable airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 59°. Received 13 copies each Circular Letter No. 27 and Special Order No. 15. Received one copy “Ship’s Chronometer Records, US Naval Observatory Form No 4”. Received one binder for Radio Log. Received part of articles on Class I requisition for current period.

C. Kemura, Wardroom Steward, enlistment expires this day, extended until arrival of vessel in States, Article 334 (b) Regulations, US Coast Guard. P. Arcis, Coal Heaver, and R.A. Smith, Water Tender (Acting), returned to duty. Received 15 copies of blanks for use in connection with Clothing Return.

9.30am: (10.8) In log. Stood various courses in through Salisbury Sound, through Neva and Olga Straits and into Sitka Sound where watch ends. Men employed getting ship ready for coaling.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light South airs. Clear weather

12.20pm: Made fast to Naval Station wharf, Sitka, Alaska. Banked fires. Made preparations to coal ship.

1.00pm: Commenced coaling. Draft forward, 11’10”; aft 13’5”.

5.00pm: Discontinued coaling for the day. Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling ship.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South airs. Overcast, snowing last part.


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10 March 1917

Sitka, Alaska

Lat 56.98, Long -135.52


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light variable airs. Overcast. Snow flurries.

7.00am: Crew commenced coaling ship.

8.55am: Finished coaling, having received from Naval Station, Sitka, 50 tons of coal, including amount received yesterday. Draft after coaling, forward 12’3”, aft 13’9”.


9.00am to meridian:

Light to fresh SE breeze, partly clear, snow squalls, smooth sea to groundswell.

Boarded vessels in harbor. W. Ku, Seaman, enlistment expires this day; extended until arrival of vessel in States, Article 334 (b), Regulations.

Boris Sergius Kastrometinoff came on board at Sitka at 10.00am stating that he desired to reenlist, having previously served on board the “Manning”. He passed the physical examination, but owing to the vessel’s unmooring immediately thereafter and putting to sea, his swearing in was postponed in order not to delay departure. Upon being asked to take the oath he refused to do so saying that he had changed his mind and did not desire to reenlist. There being no opportunity to put him ashore before the vessel’s arrival in Seattle, he is carried as a passenger and requested to pay subsistence to the general mess in order that the Government will be put to no expense.

Charles Barrett, Sergeant, First Class, Signal Corps, USA, and F.H. Gormley, Electrician First Class, Radio, USN, came on board for transportation to the States without expense to the Government there being no other available direct means of transportation, the former departing on leave of absence and the latter having been transferred to Naval Radio Station at San Diego, California, without expense to Government for travel.

9.00am: Unmoored from Government wharf and stood for City wharf where made fast at 9.10pm. Filled part of fresh water tanks, water being received from W.P. Mills Company, Inc., Sitka, Alaska. Made preparations for sailing. Crew cleaning ship after coaling.

10.55am: Cast off and stood out of Sitka Harbor through Eastern Channel.

11.18am: (11.4) Over log at black can sea buoy; course SW½W.

11.53am: (16.4) Course S¾W, nothing to the westward, and so ends. Tested flood cock. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 60°. All courses, standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm.

Light variable airs to fresh West breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, squally, falling snow, heavy groundswell to rough sea.

12.50pm: (25.5) Course SE½E, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Omitted muster until first favorable opportunity on account of clearing decks after coaling and on account of heavy rolling.


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4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh to gentle West breeze, partly clear, moderate sea.

Standing SE½E, standard compass.

5.15pm: Discovered that casing of after boiler had become hot at a point of the starboard side opposite the lower row of tubes; engineer reported same to Commanding Officer.

5.20pm: Started fires under forward boiler.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong and fresh West breezes, generally cloudy. Passing snow squalls.

Steaming at Increased speed in order to reach Seattle on the 16th of this month in accordance with Division Commander’s order. Course SE½E, standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light to gentle West breezes, partly cloudy, snow squalls, moderate to rough sea, moonlight.

8.00pm: Steam formed in forward boiler.

9.10pm: Cut in forward boiler.

11.30pm: Cut out after boiler. Vessel on course SE½E, standard compass. Vessel rolling deeply, but easily.


Boarded at Sitka, Alaska, March 10, 1917.

[All American]

Motor boat “Alice”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Isabel”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Annie”, Sitka, nothing on board

Sloop, no name, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Emily M”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Harriet”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Redoubt”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Hines”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Mary”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Richard”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Lotte”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Mary J”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Baranoff”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Nicholai”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat “Elsie”, Juneau, out of commission

Motor boat “Teddy J”, Wrangell, Eeines, fishing

Motor boat “Teckla”, Ketchikan, Klatten, fishing

Motor boat “Anna”, Wrangell, Enge, fishing

Motor boat “Bagny”, Sitka, nothing on board

Motor boat no name, nothing on board

Total 26 (25 motor boats, 1 sloop)


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11 March 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 53.75, Long -133.25


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle West to WSW breeze, partly clear, occasional light snow, moderate sea.

Standing SE½E, standard compass, throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle WSW and SW to light SE breezes. Cloudy and overcast. Long SW swell.

On course SE½E entire watch, standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE airs to fresh ESE breezes, overcast, snow squalls, moderate sea.

8.15am: (2.2) Course SExE½E, standard compass. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong SE breeze to strong ESE gale, overcast, snow and rain, moderate sea.

Standing SExE½E, standard compass.

2.00pm: Sounded in 50 fathoms.

3.00pm: Sounded; no bottom at 100 fathoms.

4.00pm: Sounded, no bottom at 100 fathoms.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Strong to whole ESE gale, overcast, snow, rain, squally, rough sea.

Sounded hourly, no bottom at 240 turns. Vessel on course SExE½E, standard compass,


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong gale to whole gale, ESE. Overcast. Rain and snow. Heavy head sea.

6.30pm: Sea working up and engine racing; reduced to 70 turns.

7.00pm: (75.1) Course SE, standard compass. Accidentally lost overboard 1 sounding lead and 15 fathoms of wire


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong gale, ESE to South to SSE; overcast, raining, rough sea.

Standing SE, standard compass, at reduced speed on account of heavy head sea.


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12 March 1917

Cape St James, British Columbia

Lat 51.98, Long -131.25


Midnight to 4.00am:

Strong SSE gale, overcast, rainy, rough sea, vessel rolling and pitching deeply but easily.

3.00am: (5.2) Course SExE, standard compass.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong SSE to moderate South breezes. Overcast, rain. Clearing last part. Heavy confused sea. Vessel rolling deeply.

6.00am: (24.1) Course ESE⅝E

7.10am: (34.1) Course E½S. Courses by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate SE to gentle ENE breeze, partly clear, rough sea.

8.00am: (41.7) Course East.

9.27am: (54.0) Course ENE½E.

10.15am: Set all clocks ahead 15 minutes.

10.45am: (64.0) Course E½N.

11.25am: (69.5) Course ExS. All courses, standard compass. Crew scrubbed paintwork and washed down. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle variable to ENE breezes, partly cloudy, passing showers, heavy rough sea.

12.33pm: (79.7) Course ESE½E

1.03pm: (84.0) Cape St James Lighthouse abeam, distant 2.6 miles, course SE.

1.38pm: (89.0) Course E¼N and so to end of watch. All courses by standard compass.

1.45pm: Set all clocks ahead 15 minutes. Omitted quarters on account of heavy sea and vessel rolling deeply. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle to light ENE breeze, partly clear, passing showers, heavy sea. Standing E¼N, standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light NE and variable airs, generally cloudy. Rough sea. Vessel rolling deeply at times.

On course E¼N, standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light variable to moderate SE breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, passing showers, rough sea.

11.30pm: (59.9) Triangle Island Light four points on bow, bearing SE¼E, ship on course E¼N, standard compass, throughout watch.


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13 March 1917

Alert Bay, British Columbia

Lat 50.58, Long -126.95


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh breeze to moderate gale, rain squalls, overcast to partly clear, rough sea.

Standing E¼N standard speed.

2.03am: (78.5) Triangle Island Light abeam, 18.6 miles distant.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate gale to strong East breezes. Overcast. Squally, rough sea.

4.45am: (0.3) Course E¾N.

5.29am: (6.4) Course NExE¼E.

5.35am: (7.2) Course NE¾E.

6.25am: (14.3) Mexicana Point abeam, entered Goletas Channel. In log. Various courses. Crew commenced holystoning decks. Courses by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong ENE to gentle NE breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea, squally.

Inspected magazine, temperature 57° - 60°. Stood various courses through Goletas Channel and into Broughton Strait, where watch ends, vessel abreast Alert Bay. Men employed holystoning spar deck, and variously.

10.15am: Set clocks ahead 15 minutes.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh ENE breeze, partly clear, smooth.

Standing various courses through Johnstone Passage, British Columbia.

1.46pm: Boat Harbor Light abeam, 0.7 miles.

3.00pm: Held general muster followed by physical drill, gun drill, beach apparatus instruction, and resuscitation drill. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Set all clocks ahead 15 minutes.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate to light ENE breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Standing various courses through Johnstone Strait, at increased speed to reach anchorage before dark.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SSW airs, generally clear.

7.10pm: Came to anchor in Elk Bay, 20 fathoms water, 60 fathoms port chain. Banked fires.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW airs to calm, mostly clear.


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14 March 1917

Elk Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.60, Long -124.65


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SW breezes, generally cloudy to overcast. Passing showers last part.

6.15am: Underway, stood to Southward through Discovery Passage.

7.35am: Passed through Seymour Narrows. Crew performed routine cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW airs, partly clear, smooth sea.

Standing through Discovery Passage.

8.38am: (15.3) Over log, Cape Mudge abeam, distant 0.2 miles, course ESE¼E. Crew employed painting water ways, bitts and gun mounts and variously employed.

10.58am: (38.3) Cape Lazo abeam, distant 2.0 miles, course ESE⅛E. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° - 59°. All courses, standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to calm, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. Stood various courses down Strait of Georgia.

2.10pm: (70.1) Ballenas Island Light bearing SExE¾E, ship’s head E⅛S, distant 3.0 miles, course ENE½E. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Men employed in painting bitts and water ways and variously about and below decks.

3.30pm: Quarters, physical drill, collision drill, gun drill, infantry drill.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light NE airs, partly clear, smooth.

Standing ENE½E.

5.00pm: (98.5) Course NExE⅞E.

5.30pm: (3.5) Course ENE.

5.57pm: (8.2) In log; standing for anchorage in English Bay. All courses, standard compass.


6.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy, foggy.

Stood in to anchorage in English Bay at 6.20pm, 16 fathoms of water, 60 fathoms port chain. Bearings of anchorage, standard compass: Atkinson Point WNW¼W, Grey Point SW⅝S. Tested searchlight, satisfactory.


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15 March 1917

English Bay, British Columbia

Lat 48.68, Long -122.74


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light variable airs. Overcast, hazy. Misty last part.

6.00am: Underway, stood out of English Bay, course West. Over log (8.2).

6.20am: (10.4) Entrance gas buoy abeam.

6.28am: (22.6) Light vessel abeam, distant 2.4 miles.

7.55am: (24.8) Course ESE⅝E. Courses by standard compass


8.00am to meridian:

Light East airs to ESE breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°. Men employed in painting water ways and variously about and below decks.

Stood various courses down Georgia Strait. Watch ends, vessel approaching entrance to Rosario Strait.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs, partly clear, smooth.

Eaton, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.

12.44pm: (65.0) Black Rock Spindle 0.5 miles, course SExS.

1.00pm: (67.0) Belle Rock buoy, course SxE½E.

2.44pm: (80.5) Point Partridge gas buoy, course SE½E.

3.30pm: (86.5) In log, Point Wilson Lighthouse abeam, 0.3 miles, stood various courses into Port Townsend Harbor where anchored at 3.45pm to 45 fathoms port cable in 12 fathoms water. Banked fires.

Held quarters and resuscitation drill, day signals. Crew painting and variously employed. All courses, standard compass.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to calm, generally clear weather.

The following passengers left the vessel: Charles Barrett, Sergeant, First Class, Signal Corps, USA; F.H. Gormley, Electrician First Class, Radio, USN; Boris Sergius Kastrometinoff.

Held boat drill under oars.


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16 March 1917

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SE airs. Generally clear weather.

5.40am: Underway, stood up Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound toward Seattle, various courses. Strong flood tide astern. Crew performed regular cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West to NW breeze, mostly clear, hazy, smooth.

Standing various courses up Puget Sound into Elliott Bay.

9.20am: (18.8) Duwamish Head bell buoy SxW, standard compass, distant 0.7 miles, course ExS, standard compass, for mooring buoy number 4, Seattle Harbor, where made fast at 9.45am. Banked fires.

Crew variously employed about decks. Commanding Officer reported arrival of “Unalga” in Seattle to Division Commander.

Mr. F. De V. Dodge, guest of Commanding Officer, left vessel.

Held muster and published findings and sentence, Minor Coast Guard Court, case of Seaman C.A. Ohlund.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.45am tomorrow. W. Riefschneider, Water Tender, granted semi-monthly liberty, authorized by sentence, Minor Coast Guard Court. Honorably discharged William Ku, Seaman, discharge number 6324, and Wardroom Steward Chokichi Kimura, discharge number 6323, on account of expiration of enlistments and extensions thereof. Dishonorably discharged Carl Arvid Ohlund, discharge number 4052, sentence Minor Coast Guard Court approved January 29, 1917. Ordinarily discharged the following men on account of inaptitude for the Service, authority Headquarters radiograms of February 6 and February 7, 1917: Seaman August Goddtfried Domnick, discharge number 4054; Seaman Robert Carl Gierahn, discharge number 4053; Seaman Richard Hermann Willi Furth, discharge number 4055.

Held daily quarters; gun drill.

3.32.26pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill, first water at 3.32.54pm, 28 seconds. Inspected magazine, temperature 59° to 60°. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South airs, mostly clear, hazy.


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17 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South airs, mostly clear, hazy.

Began Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned.

6.30am: Started fires in after boiler.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs to breezes, partly cloudy, hazy.

Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 59°, tested flood cock.

Officers and men received pay for months of January and February 1917.

Commanding Officer called in person at office of Division Commander at 10.00am.

Granted N. Evanger, Coxswain, semi-monthly liberty, this day, authorized by sentence of Minor Coast Guard Court. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet received Headquarters order of March 7, 1917 (71) relieving him from engineering duty and assigning him to line duty. Second Lieutenant W.H. Eberly received Headquarters’ order of March 7, 1917 (71) detaching him from this vessel and ordering him to the “Mackinac”, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Second Lieutenant J.E. Stika received Headquarters order of March 7, 1917 (71) detaching him from this vessel and ordering him to the “Tuscarora”. Third Lieutenant of Engineers E.F. Palmer received preparatory orders to the “McCulloch”, dated March 9, 1917 (71).

Received from Standard Oil Company 30 gallons of gasoline. Received 4 tanks saluting powder, 100 pounds as per invoice, 11 tanks Small Arms ammunition .30 caliber, 13200 rounds 1 box Small Arms ammunition, 22 caliber short, 10000 rounds 1 box Small Arms parts containing 15000 buff pasters, 5000 black pasters, and 3 rifle slings.

J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver sick and off duty. Carried out regular Saturday cleaning.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

9.30am: Steam formed.

11.30am: Cut in after boiler.

1.25pm: Cut out forward boiler.

Received permanent appointment as Oiler Second Class for G. Wilson to date from February 5, 1917. Honorably discharged R.A. Smith Fireman, expiration full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 6326. Honorably discharged H.L. Murray, Second Class Boy, expiration full term of original enlistment, discharge No. 6325.

Received Headquarters’ letter of March 8, 1917, increasing complement of “Unalga” by 2 Machinists First Class on and after April 1, 1917. Received 15 copies “Instructions for Stations US Coast Guard”. Received 6 copies “Handbook on Gasoline Motors US Coast Guard,” for care and operation of same.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to calm, partly cloudy to overcast.


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18 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable airs, overcast.

Morning duties performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle South breezes. Partly clear weather.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to watch till 7.45am tomorrow.

B. Nyberg, Seaman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave granted by Commanding Officer. JC. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. B. Griffin, Fireman, left on semi-monthly liberty, granted by approved sentence of Minor Coast Guard Court, 1-29-17. re-enlisted R.A. Smith as Fireman; rated him Water Tender, Acting, this day to fill vacancy. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° - 60°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate South to gentle South breezes; generally cloudy weather


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19 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.57, Long -122.54


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle South to fresh SSE breezes. Overcast, cloudy.

Crew performed routine cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh SSE to moderate SSW to gentle East breezes, Overcast, cloudy.

9.00am: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet assumed duties of a line officer in obedience to Headquarters’ letter of March 7, 1917. Second Lieutenant J.E. Stika left vessel in obedience to Headquarters’ letter of March 9, 1917, transferred to “Tuscarora”. Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin reported on board in obedience to Division Commander’s orders of March 7, 1917, transferred from “Snohomish”. Coal Heaver J.C. Tolin sick and off duty.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 59°.

10.45am: Slipped mooring line and stood out of Elliott Bay, across Puget Sound, through Rich’s Passage and Port Orchard Sound to Navy Yard.

11.00am: Held daily quarters and general quarters.

11.05.00am: Man overboard buoy, for drill. 11.06.59am: Picked up buoy.

11.15.07am: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 11.15.31am: First water, elapsed time 24 seconds.

12.35pm: Made fast to pier No. 4, US Navy Yard, Puget Sound.

Commanding Officer called officially on Commandant of Navy Yard. Boatswain S.B. Johnson left vessel on nine days’ leave of absence, same being remainder of 29 days’ leave granted by Headquarters’ letter of October 13, 1916, the vessel sailing for Alaska before all the leave could be taken. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. O. Seeland, Assistant Master-at-Arms (Acting), left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave.

Estimators from Navy Yard came on board to make estimates of cost of proposed repairs. Received from Pacific Net and Twine Company, Seattle, one shaft and propeller and one box of parts for Western Standard gasoline engine.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle East to light SE breezes. Overcast to mostly cloudy.

4.25pm: Took in lines and returned to Seattle Harbor by way of Port Orchard Sound, Rich’s Passage and Puget Sound.

6.00pm: Made fast to buoy No. 4, Seattle Harbor.

6.05pm: CGC “Arcata” came alongside and delivered one shaper and accessories which had been stored by this vessel at Port Townsend on January 4, 1917. Commanding Officer of “Arcata” stated that he had on board a man under arrest, and having no place to confine him for safe keeping, requested that he be taken on board (next page)


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4.00pm to midnight continued:

the “Unalga” for safe keeping; stating further that the Division Commander had authorized this procedure. Accordingly, at 6.30pm, Seaman Albert Clinton Warren, US Coast Guard, was received on board, together with a copy of the charges and specifications preferred against him, and was placed in the brig for safe keeping.

6.50pm: “Arcata” left.

6.30pm: Granted usual Liberty until 7.45am tomorrow.


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20 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE to gentle South breezes. Mostly cloudy to overcast and drizzling rain.

Crew performed morning routine. Liberty party returned on time.

8.15am: Second Lieutenant W.H. Eberly left vessel in obedience to Headquarters’ letter of March 7, 1917, transferred to “Mackinac”.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South to gentle SSE breezes; overcast; rainy.

9.00am: B. Nyberg, Seaman, returned from leave. Coal Heaver J.C. Tolin sick and off duty. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 61°.

11.20am: Underway. Stood to Hammond Wharf, where made fast at 11.45am to receive fresh water. Banked fires. Filling fresh water tanks at no expense to the Government. Crew employed cleaning boats and variously employed. Omitted quarters and drills on account of rain.

Honorably discharged Hans Knedl, Master-at-Arms, expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 6327.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SSE breeze; overcast; rainy.

4.00pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch until 8.00am. Issued 2 lifeboatmen certificates, Deck Department.


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21 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to strong SSE and moderate SSW breezes; overcast; rainy; squally.

6.00am: Discovered that Seaman A.C. Warren, who had been confined in the brig, had escaped; a brass cutter pin being found which may have been used in picking the lock from the inside. This pin was opened and a hook formed on the end, which could have been used to pick the lock. This hook was found hooked on the ventilation grating, about a foot above the lock. The door dogs had been hammered down on the outside, and could not have been opened from the inside without tools; this indicates that Warren was helped from the outside.

8.30am: O. Seeland, Assistant Master-at-Arms (Acting), returned from leave. Liberty party returned on time. Crew performed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable to moderate South breezes, partly cloudy.

9.30am: Quarters, followed by infantry drill on shore.

By order of the Commanding Officer all commissioned officers are to remain on board this vessel until 1.00pm, each day.

Filled all fresh water tanks at no expense to the Government.

11.15am: Received by mail from Division Commander’s office, telegram from Headquarters directing physical examination of P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, for promotion to Gunner. Re-enlisted Hans Knedl as Master-at-Arms. Examined and issued to one man, certificate as lifeboatman, Deck Department.

Board of Investigation in session in case of Seaman A.C. Warren. J. Anderson, Coxswain, left on two days’ re-enlistment leave.

Received from Coast Guard Store, New York, 3 shot lines, No. 9; and 2 faking boxes "A”. Carpenter and helpers employed on rapid fire gun target. Men employed boating sand and variously below decks. Inspected magazine, temperature 53° - 61°. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light to gentle SSE breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, passing showers.

4.00pm: Granted usual Liberty to the watch. Received one box sounding tubes and one sounding machine lead on Class I requisition.


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22 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Moderate to gentle SSE breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, squally, passing showers. Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except J. Satomi, First Class Boy. Returned to Standard Oil Company two oil barrels.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SSE to fresh South breezes, overcast and cloudy.

J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 62°.

9.30am: Quarters followed by collision, resuscitation and day signal drills.

P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. R.A. Smith, Acting Water Tender, left vessel on two days’ re-enlistment leave.

Division Commander, Northern Division, came on board to look over proposal for repairs.

Crew chipping and overhauling anchor gear, riding pawls and springs, overhauling boat falls and variously employed.

Carpenter and helpers building rapid fire gun target.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh South to moderate SSE breezes, overcast and cloudy.

4.00pm: Granted usual liberty until 8.00am tomorrow.


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23 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Moderate to gentle SSE breezes, overcast, cloudy, raining middle part.

Crew performed morning routine. Liberty party returned on time. J. Satomi, First Class Boy, absent without leave 24 hours.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Strong to fresh South breeze, overcast; rainy.

9.30am: Held quarters and gun drill. Received 5 copies each C&GS charts No’s 5002, 7002, 8002, 9102, and 9302.

10.25am: Underway, stood out to buoy, where made fast at 11.00am to buoy #4. Banked fires. Inspected magazine, 58° – 62°. Crew variously employed. Carpenter making gun target. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh and strong South to moderate SE breezes; cloudy, squally.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty.

9.00pm: Port sidelight of launch thrown overboard by motion of boat.


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24 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Strong to gentle South breeze; cloudy; squally.

Began holystoning. Liberty party returned on time except G.C. Moore, Fireman, absent without leave. J. Anderson, Coxswain, returned from leave. J. Satomi, Boy, First Class, absent 48 hours without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate South gale to moderate WSW breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, squally.

Holystoned spar deck and carried out regular Saturday cleaning. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°, tested flood cock.

J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. Granted B. Griffin, Fireman, semi-monthly liberty, authority approved sentence, Minor Coast Guard Court. Third Lieutenant of Engineers E.F. Palmer left on 10 days’ leave granted by Division Commander’s letter of March 21, 1917 (229-86), authority Headquarters telegram No. 10320.

11.30am: P.G. Vomberg, Signal Quartermaster, returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave. Enlisted Elias Skuggen as Ordinary Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Received from Standard Oil Company 39 gallons of gasoline. Lost overboard from launch, jackstaff socket. Received 5 rations to cover error in ration account 18-22 inclusive.

Commanding Officer called on Captain J.C. Cantwell, new Division Commander, at his office and at his residency.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle WSW breezes to light variable airs, partly cloudy, heavy hail storm.

Received one copy Instructions for the US Navy, governing maritime warfare.


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25 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs, partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. J. Satomi, First Class Boy absent three days without leave. G.C. Moore, Fireman, absent 24 hours without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, NNW at end, partly cloudy.

All unnecessary work suspended. Liberty party returned on time. G.C. Moore, Fireman, returned from liberty 28 hours late; restricted to limits of vessel for 15 days, forfeits two days’ pay for unauthorized absence on 24th of this month in addition to one day’s pay which does not accrue.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NNW to SE airs, partly cloudy to overcast.


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26 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs, overcast, cloudy.

Performed morning routine. Liberty party returned on time. Sent ashore for shipment four boxes .38 calibre revolver ammunition and one box .38 calibre revolvers, belts and holsters. J. Satomi, Boy First Class, absent without leave four days.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South breezes to SE airs; overcast; misty.

9.30am: Held quarters, gun drill and day signal drill. Inspected magazine, 56° - 57°.

Commanding Officer conferred with Division Commander at his office.

Crew painted gun target, and variously employed about decks. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.

1.00pm: Master-at-Arms H. Knedl left vessel on three days’ re-enlistment leave. Received from Headquarters 1 copy Watch, Quarter & Station Bill.

Shipped by Army Quartermaster following articles to Depot, South Baltimore, Maryland: 20 belts, revolver, 1905; 19 holsters, revolver, RCS; 7140 rounds revolver ammunition, 38 calibre 20 revolvers, Colt, 38 calibre; and 20 screw drivers, for Colt 38 calibre revolvers.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE airs to gentle South breezes; overcast, rainy

5.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 8.00am tomorrow.


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27 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to strong SE breezes to light and fresh South breezes; overcast.

Scrubbed bags and hammocks. Liberty party returned on time. J. Satomi, First Class Boy, absent five days without leave, is hereby declared a deserter as of the 22nd instant.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle NE to light SE breezes, overcast, passing showers.

Omitted quarters on account of rain. Examined and issued certificate as lifeboatman to one man, Deck Department.

E. Christensen, Quartermaster, sick and off duty. P. Malk, Seaman, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. A.H. Dahms, Electrician Second Class, left vessel on one day’s re-enlistment leave. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°.

Received Division Commander’s letter of March 26, 1917: preparatory orders for Bering Sea Patrol. Men employed in scrubbing paint work about decks and top sides.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to light SE breezes, overcast, passing showers.


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28 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs, overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm

Light SE airs to light SE breezes, overcast, drizzling rain with frequent showers.

E.J. Christiansen, Quartermaster, off sick list, returned to duty. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.

Received from Headquarters one copy Hydrographic Office Publication No. 200, “Altitude, Azimuth and Line of Position” and two copies “Supplement to Nautical Almanac 1917”.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°. Omitted quarters on account of rainy weather. Received from Port Blakely Mill Company, 500 feet 1⅜”x12” spruce and 4 pieces ⅝”x12”-12’-0” and 4 pieces 4”x4”-12’-0” spruce.

Crew employed scrubbing ship’s side and about decks and in boating off lumber. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

3.42.00pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill.

3.42.55pm: First water, elapsed time 55 seconds.

Issued one lifeboatman certificate, Deck Department.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breezes to moderate SE gale, overcast to mostly cloudy, squally, with frequent showers.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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29 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Moderate SE gale to fresh South breeze, squally, mostly cloudy.

Crew performed morning routine. Liberty party returned on time. P. Malk, Seaman, and C. Goetzler, Fireman, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh South to variable light to moderate breezes; cloudy, passing showers.

Received Headquarters’ letter of March 23, 1917, detaching Ship’s Writer J.C. Bryan from this vessel and ordering him to the Navy Aeronautic Station, Pensacola, Florida. Received Division Commander’s letter of March 29, 1917, granting Ship’s Writer J.C. Bryan five days’ leave en route under orders of the 23rd March.

11.30am: Boatswain J.B. Johnson and Electrician Second Class A.H. Dahms returned from leave. Restriction to vessel of Water Tender W. Riefschneider, imposed by sentence of Coast Guard Court approved January 30, 1917, expires this day.

Crew scrubbing down aloft, chipping rust spots on iron work around deck and variously employed. Inspected magazine, 56- 59.

Fireman C.G. Gage received outpatient treatment at Public Health Service office.

Received 45 gallons gasoline from Standard Oil Company. Parted wheel rope of launch, and rove off new one. Received 1 set range rings on current Class I requisition.

3.00pm: Quarters, resuscitation, signal and boat drills. J. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NE breeze to calm; cloudy.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to watch.


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30 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSE to SW airs; cloudy.

Washed down. Liberty men returned. Master-at-Arms H. Knedl returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE airs to South breezes, partly cloudy, passing showers and falling snow.

9.30am: Quarters followed by collision, gun, and infantry drills.

H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, received naturalization papers, March 27, 1917; Western District of Washington, #720168. Commanding Officer, Northern Division, Pacific Coast, called on Commanding and Wardroom Officers and inspected vessel.

Received from Puget Sound Navy Yard requisition of uniform clothing.

Examined and certified as lifeboatman, one man, Deck Department. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°. Men employed in chipping paintwork from ventilators and riding pawls and overhauling same and variously employed throughout day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW breezes to variable airs, partly cloudy.

5.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Ran dynamo until 11.20pm on account of work on official papers.


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31 March 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSE to SE breezes, partly cloudy to overcast and hazy.

Morning duties performed. Began regular Saturday cleaning. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE breezes to light variable airs, overcast, cloudy.

Holystoned spar deck and carried out regular Saturday cleaning.

J. Anderson, Coxswain, left vessel in obedience to Headquarters’ letter March 17, 1917 (73), transferred to “Morrill”. J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. Examined six men and issued to one man lifeboatman certificate, Deck Department.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 57°, tested flood cock.

1.00pm: Granted regular liberty until 11.45am tomorrow. All unnecessary work suspended.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm.


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Summary of total, abstract

Vacancies in crew 267

Motor boats boarded 25

Other vessels boarded 2

General muster 2

Inspection ship 4

Quarters 16

Gun drill 8

General quarters 1

Infantry 3

Infantry on shore 2

Pistol 1

Fire 5

Collision 5

Boat 3

Abandon ship 1

Man overboard 1

Signal 5

Resuscitation 8

Beach apparatus instruction 1

Inspection clothing 1

Magazine inspection 31

Tested flood cock 5


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Crew list – attendance on board

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Crew list – attendance on board


[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

John Anderson

Coxswain


31 Mar 1917

Also mentioned as C. Anderson
Left at Seattle for USCGC “Morrill”

John Clifford Bryan

Ship's Writer


29 Mar 1917


August Gottfried Domnick

Seaman


16 Mar 1917

Also mentioned as Domnich

Richard Herman Willi Furth

Seaman


16 Mar 1917


Robert Carl Gierahn

Seaman


16 Mar 1917


Chokichi Kimura

Wardroom Steward


16 Mar 1917

Also mentioned as Kemura

Hans Knedl

Master at Arms



Received naturalization papers on 30 Mar 1917

William Ku

Seaman


16 Mar 1917


Henry Lincoln Murray

Boy 2nd class


17 Mar 1917


Carl Arbid Ohlund

Seaman


16 Mar 1917

Also mentioned as Carl Arvid Ohlund

June Satomi

Boy 1st class



Declared a deserter on 27 Mar 1917

Elias Skuggen

Ordinary Seaman

24 Mar 1917



Robert Alexander Smith

Fireman



Rated acting Water Tender on 18 Mar 1917

George Wilson

Oiler 2nd class



Rating made permanent on 17 Mar 1917


[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Charles Barrett

Sergeant 1st class, US Signal Corps

Aboard at Sitka for transportation on 10 Mar 1917
Left at Port Townsend on 15 Mar 1917

F. H. Gormley

Radio Electrician 1st class

Aboard at Sitka for transportation on 10 Mar 1917
Left at Port Townsend on 15 Mar 1917

Boris Sergius Kastrometinoff


Aboard at Sitka for transportation on 10 Mar 1917
Left at Port Townsend on 15 Mar 1917

F. de Veuve Dodge


Left on 16 Mar 1917

Albert Clinton Warren

Seaman

Aboard from USCGC Arcata for safe keeping on 19 Mar 1917
Escaped on 21 Mar 1917



LOGS FOR APRIL 1917


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Cover – April 1917

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Title page – April 1917


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs. F. G. Dodge, wife, 606 Summit Avenue North,
Seattle, Washington.
Phone: Capitol 1876.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Mrs. L. C. Covell, wife, No. 3 Alta Vista, 17th and
Madison, Seattle.
Phone: East 1321.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. T. G. Lewton, wife, 1523 35th Avenue, Seattle.
Phone: East 5326.




Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. M. W. Torbet, wife, Sherwood Apartments, 1633 Melrose Avenue, Seattle.
Phone: Elliott 1328.




David Patterson Marvin

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. Cathryn W. Marvin, wife, 1525 Hugo Place,
Seattle.
Phone: East 7309.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G.W. MacLane, wife, "The Otis", Seattle.
Phone : East 1515.



Appointed special Deputy US Marshal, 3rd Division, District of Alaska on 23 Apr 1917

Edward Fred Palmer

3rd Lieutenant of Engineers

F. W. Palmer, father, Springfield, Michigan.


4 Apr 1917

Detached and assigned to USCGC “McCulloch” on 3 Apr 1917

E. O. Woods

Assistant Surgeon USPHS



9 Apr 1917

Detached on relief by Assistant Surgeon Waugh on 7 Apr 1917

S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

Mrs. S. B. Johnsen, wife, 1818 25th Avenue North, Seattle.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner

Mrs. F. C. C. Greene, wife, “The Allen”, Seattle.




Knute P. Floe

Machinist

Mrs. K. P. Floe, wife, 4702 Fremont Avenue, Seattle.




Nestor Brunila

Carpenter

A. Brunila, father, Kotka, Finland.
(Leave address: #1011 Channing Way, West Berkley, California).




Richard L. Waugh

Assistant Surgeon USPHS


9 Apr 1917




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Instructions for keeping the ship’s log


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1 April 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast, cloudy and misty, rain middle part.

Crew performed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh South to SE breezes; partly cloudy to overcast and rainy. Inspected magazine, temperature 55° - 58°.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

Honorably discharged Carl Goetzler, Fireman, expiration full term subsequent enlistment. Discharge No. 6328. Rated G. Cook, Oiler First Class to Machinist First Class, and G. Wilson, Oiler Second Class to Acting Machinist First Class, both as of this day. Authority Headquarters’ letter of March 8, 1917, disrated O. Seeland from Acting Assistant Master-at-Arms, to Coxswain, at his own request. Rated P. Arcis, Coal Heaver to Fireman, this day. Rated Peter Bugaras, Seaman, to Acting Assistant Master-at-Arms, this day. Rated J.C. Tolin, Coal Heaver to Fireman, this day. Rated P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, this day. Rated R.A. Smith, Acting Water Tender to Acting Oiler First Class, this day. Rated G.C. Moore, Fireman, to Acting Oiler Second Class, this day. Rated B. Griffin, Fireman to Acting Water Tender, this day. All ratings to fill vacancies. J.C. Tolin, Fireman, sick and off duty.

3.00pm: G. Formugis, Seaman, left on one day’s re-enlistment leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to strong SSE to South breezes; overcast, squally.

Complement of vessel increased by two Machinists, First Class, by authority Headquarters’ letter of March 8, 1917. Rated E. Skuggen from Ordinary Seaman to Coal Heaver to fill vacancy.


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2 April 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light to fresh South breezes to light SE airs; cloudy and squally to overcast with drizzling rain.

Routine. Liberty men returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE airs to calm; overcast to cloudy.

Received 7 copies Register, US Coast Guard, January 1, 1917. J. Tolin, Fireman, returned to duty.

9.30am: Held quarters and gun drill. Inspected magazine 56° - 58°. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

Re-enlisted Carl Goetzler as Fireman. Honorably discharged Coxswain Anton Bernhard Ericksen, expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment; discharge #6329. Probationary period of Bugler B.M. Johnston and Boy, Second Class, E.B. Olsen, expires this day, satisfactory. Crew employed on anchor gear.

3.00pm: W. Riefschneider, Water Tender, left vessel on eight days’ re-enlistment leave. Received 38 gallons gasoline from Standard Oil Company.

1.30m,: Officers and crew received pay for March, 1917.

3.00pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch.

4.00pm: Ship’s Writer J.C. Bryan left vessel, transferred to Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Florida, for instruction in aviation, by authority of Headquarters’ letter of March 31, 1917. Paid to date on voucher. Engineer’s force overhauled steering engine and found same in good order. Enlisted Herman Edgar Gregory as Boy, Second Class, original enlistment.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs, partly cloudy to overcast, passing showers.

Ran dynamo until 11.45pm on account of work on official papers.


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3 April 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs, overcast to partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

8.45am: Third Lieutenant of Engineers E.F. Palmer returned from nine days’ leave granted by Division Commander’s letter of March 21, 1917 (229-86), authority Headquarters telegram #10320. G.L. Formugis Seaman returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to gentle SSE breezes, mostly cloudy to overcast, occasional showers first part.

9.30am: Held daily quarters.

9.37.45am: Sounded fire alarm for drill.

9.38.15am: First water, elapsed time 30 seconds.

9.42.45am: Sounded alarm for collision drill, mat ready in 1 minute 5 seconds.

Took stations for abandon ship. Received from Headquarters, 6 copies Annual Register, US Coast Guard. Re-enlisted Anton Bernhard Ericksen as Coxswain, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit. Seaman P.G. Sarsfield left vessel on two days’ re-enlistment leave. Carpenter N. Brunila left vessel on 24 days’ leave granted by Headquarters’ letter of March 27, 1917. Machinist K.P. Floe left vessel on nine days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer. Third Lieutenant of Engineers E.F. Palmer received Headquarters’ orders of March 23, 1917, detaching him from this vessel and assigning him to the “McCulloch”. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° to 58°.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Crew employed on anchor gear and boating and stowing mess stores.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SSE to light SE breezes, overcast, cloudy.

Ran dynamo until 11.30pm on account of work on official papers.


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4 April 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.57, Long -122.52 [approx]


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE breezes to light SE airs, overcast, hazy, raining latter part.

Crew performed morning routine. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light to moderate South breezes; overcast, hazy, rainy.

Honorably discharged Water Tender Adolf Wiedersich, expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment, paid on voucher. Enlisted Joseph Burke as Seaman, original enlistment, rated him Fireman.

9.30am: Third Lieutenant E.F. Palmer left vessel, detached by Headquarters’ letter of the 23rd ultimo.

10.55am: Underway, stood across Bay up Rich’s Passage, and to Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Washington, where made fast at 12.45pm, to West side of Pier 4. Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandant and Captain of the Yard. Omitted quarters and drills on account of rain. Inspected magazine, 56° - 58°. Acting Coxwain N. Ronberg, Electrician, Third Class H. Crook, and Seaman N. Nyberg left on one day’s leave granted by the Commanding Officer. Received Headquarters’ letter 701 of March 31, 1917, increasing the vessel’s complement to include 2 Oilers, First Class; 3 Quartermasters; 2 Oilers, Second Class; 4 Water Tenders; 20 Seamen; 8 Firemen; 10 Ordinary Seamen; 4 Coal Heavers. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to strong South breezes; overcast, hazy and rainy to cloudy with showers.

4.15pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 8.00am tomorrow.


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5 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 9.00am:

Strong to fresh South breezes; cloudy.

Morning routine. Liberty men returned on time except E. Olsen, Boy Second Class, absent without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh South breezes to calm, partly cloudy.

11.45am: E.B. Olsen, Second Class Boy, returned 3¾ hours late from liberty; to be deprived of two liberty days. Omitted quarters on account of repair work. Force from yard employed on authorized repairs.

Re-enlisted Adolf Weidersich as Water Tender, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit. Enlisted Frank Walter Wellman as Second Class Boy, original enlistment for clothing credit. Enlisted Clarence Roland Vogler as Acting Ship’s Writer, original enlistment for clothing credit. Enlisted Max Henry Krugger as Second Class Boy, original enlistment for clothing credit.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 60°. Men employed overhauling riding pawls and variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs, partly cloudy to overcast.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Ran dynamo until 11.00pm on account of guests in Wardroom. Received the equivalent of 5553 rations, April and June, and received the equivalent of 4464 rations, July-August.


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6 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SSW breeze, overcast, cloudy, raining latter part.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of work on authorized repairs. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°. Crew employed overhauling anchor gear and variously employed. Yard force working on authorized repairs. Enlisted Carl Magnuson as Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit.

11.30am: Acting Coxswain N. Ronberg, Electrician Third Class H. Crook and Seaman B. Nyberg returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave.

11.30am: Seaman P.J. Sarsfield returned from one day’s re-enlistment leave. Rated E.B. Olsen, Boy Second Class, to Coal Heaver this day to fill vacancy.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW breeze to light SSE airs, overcast, cloudy, raining.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

10.00pm: Received Headquarters radiogram, “Three Alleut. Plan our acknowledge” signed Bertholf.


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7 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSE airs, overcast, cloudy, raining.

Crew performed regular Saturday cleaning. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light and moderate South breezes; overcast and misty to cloudy with passing showers.

Inspected magazine, 58° - 60°; tested flood cocks.

Honorably discharged A.A. Wartiainen, Seaman, expiration of full term of enlistment; paid to date on voucher. Rated P.C. Bolster from Coal Heaver to Fireman this day, to fill vacancy. Received through Division Office, Headquarters’ telegram of yesterday detaching Assistant Surgeon Woods on relief by Assistant Surgeon Waugh.

11.45am: Granted liberty to the watch until 11.45am tomorrow; following men left on re-enlistment leave: Master-at-Arms H. Knedl, seven days; Electrician First Class F. Stowers, nine days; Seaman P. Malk, three days; C.G. Gage, Fireman, 1 day; First Class Boy J. Hoheb, 2 days. Commanding Officer reported to Commandant, Thirteenth Naval District, in accordance with provisions of Mobilization Plan No 1.

Enlisted Frank Arthur Stone as Coal Heaver, Edmund Raymond Sager as Boy, Second Class, and Roy Lewis Christian as Boy, Second Class, all original enlistment, to fill vacancies.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South breezes and airs; cloudy.

Rated H. Simonson from Boy Second Class, to Boy First Class, and detailed him from duty in steerage to duty in Wardroom. Detailed Boy Second Class, J. Gresham, from duty in berth deck to duty in steerage.


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8 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; cloudy to overcast and drizzling rain.

Routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle South breezes to light SE airs; cloudy.

Omitted all work not urgent.

Honorably discharged Evald Theodore Johnson, Ordinary Seaman, on expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment; paid to date on voucher. Enlisted Creighton Hecht and Jesse Clifton Ballard as Boys Second Class, both original enlistment for clothing.

11.45am: Liberty men returned on time.

12.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow. Inspected magazine, 56° - 60°


4.00pm to midnight: Light variable airs to calm, partly cloudy.

Ran dynamo until 10.30pm on account of work on official papers.


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9 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.558, Long -122.635


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast to partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to gentle SW breeze, partly cloudy.

9.00am: Board convened for examination of Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin for promotion to Second Lieutenant. Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin ordered to report to Surgeon B.J. Lloyd, US Public Health Service at Seattle at 11.00am, this day for physical examination. Received this day, orders from Commander Thirteenth Naval District, directing “Unalga” to take Bering Sea cruise as per original orders. Received Headquarters’ code telegram 10109.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of work on authorized repairs. Yard force employed on authorized repairs. Ship’s force variously employed.

Enlisted Arthur Starrs as Coal Heaver, original enlistment for clothing credit. G.C. Moore, Fireman, left on three days’ re-enlistment leave. N. Olsen, Seaman, received outpatient treatment from US Public Health Service surgeon at Seattle.

11.30am: C.G. Gage, Fireman, returned from leave. Assistant Surgeon Richard Waugh, US Public Health Service, reported for duty at 11.30 in obedience to his telegraphic orders of April 6, 1917. Assistant Surgeon E.O. Woods left this vessel in obedience to Department’s telegraphic orders of April 6, 1917.

Received from Headquarters, one set sheets and binder No. 278234 of US Navy Regulations. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SW breezes to light SSE airs, partly cloudy to overcast.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch.


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10 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.561, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable airs, mostly cloudy to overcast.

Crew performed morning routine.

Ordinarily discharged Clarence Roland Vogler, Acting Ship’s Writer, on account of unsatisfactory probationary period, discharge No. 4056. Article 371 (6) regulations. Liberty party returned on time except B. Nyberg, Seaman, who is absent without leave. J. Hoheb, Boy First Class, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast, rainy.

Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin taking promotion examination. Received Headquarters’ telegram #12110 authorizing re-enlistment of Clark [Seaman]. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 59°. Omitted quarters on account of repair work. P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, sent to Naval Hospital for treatment. Hull board met. Enlisted Lucien Milo Van Zandt as Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit.

9.25am: Yard tug came alongside. Unmoored and were towed to Dry Dock No. 2 where at 9.55am had lines out.

10.40am: Ship landed on blocks and seamed.

11.40am: B. Nyberg, Seaman, returned three hours and 40 minutes late from liberty; to be deprived of one liberty. Yard force employed on authorized repairs, assisted by ship’s force. Received steam hose and electric light from yard.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South to SSW airs, overcast to partly cloudy, squally.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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11 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.561, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable South breezes, partly cloudy, squally.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time. P. Malk, Seaman, returned from three days’ re-enlistment leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, mostly cloudy.

Vessel in dock. Yard laborers scraping and cleaning hull, assisted by ship’s force. Yard machinists working on authorized repairs. Omitted quarters and drills on account of work on authorized repairs.

Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin undergoing examination for promotion. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 60°. Received from Headquarters 12 copies General Order No 14. Ship’s Writer R.H. Copley reported on board, transferred from office of Division Commander, Northern Division, authority Division Commander’s letter April 10, 1917.

11.30am: Water Tender W. Riefschneider returned from leave. Water Tender A. Wiedersich left vessel on seven days’ re-enlistment leave. Seaman P.J. Sarsfield in Naval Hospital. Received Coast and Geodetic Survey charts of Alaskan waters as per request. Signal Quartermaster P. Vomberg left vessel, transferred to “Snohomish”, authority Headquarters’ letter March 30, 1917 (73).


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs, mostly cloudy to overcast, drizzling rain middle part.


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12 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.561, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSW airs to gentle SSW breeze, overcast to mostly cloudy, occasional passing showers.

Crew performed morning routine, assisting yard force cleaning hull. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle South to light SW breezes; cloudy; squally.

Inspected magazine, 57° - 60°. Received three Coast Guard ensigns No 4, 100 copies each Forms #2500 and #2502.

Received Headquarters’ letter 701-73, authorizing the rating of Ordinary Seaman E.T. Johnson to Acting Electrician Third Class. Re-enlisted Archie Monroe Clark as Seaman, discharge lost, authority for re-enlistment Headquarters’ telegram of 10 April. Enlisted Llewellyn Duell Giffin as Ordinary Seaman and Chester Le Grand Anderson as Ordinary Seaman, both original enlistments.

Yard force and crew applying Navy anti-corrosive paint to bottom, and at repairs. Omitted quarters and drills on account of repairs. Received one copy Navy Radio Regulations and Binder Register No. 389. Received Radio Signal Calls, Charges 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (sealed in separate packages.) Received Naval Communication Service of January 10, 1917, and February 14, 1917.

3.00pm: Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin completed examination for promotion and resumed duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to South airs; overcast to cloudy.

4.15pm: Granted usual Liberty.


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13 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.561, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to SW airs; cloudy.

Routine. Liberty men returned. Began assisting yard force with painting and repairs.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South airs, partly cloudy to overcast and drizzling.

Enlisted Philip Le Roy Wilson as Ordinary Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit. Received one copy “List of Merchant Vessels of US" 1916.

10.00am: G.C. Moore, Acting Oiler Second Class, returned from leave.

11.40am: Machinist K.P. Floe returned from leave. E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, to be deprived for two weeks of liberty for using obscene language. S. Takenchi, Steerage Cook, left vessel, transferred to “Scout”, authority Division Commander’s letter of April 11, 1917. Seaman V. Yanabe reported on board, transferred from “Scout”, authority, Division Commander’s letter of April 11, 1917. Assigned to Wardroom mess.

Omitted quarters on account of repair work. Inspected magazine, 56° - 60°. Crew and yard force employed on repair work and painting. Crew employed in cleaning chains and chain lockers.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to breezes, overcast, rainy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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14 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.561, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South airs to NNW airs, overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Rated V. Yanabe from Seaman to Wardroom Steward this day to fill vacancy.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NNW to ESE airs.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 62°. Received from Headquarters, 12 copies Amendments to Physical Requirements, US Coast Guard. 11 copies Circular No. 28, and 6 blue prints, rank and corps devices. Ship’s force assisting yard force on authorized repairs. Yard force employed on authorized repairs, applied second coat anti-corrosive bottom paint and one coat anti-fouling paint. Crew painted chain lockers, wire brushed and cleaned anchor chains preparatory to painting. Omitted muster on account of work in dock and on authorized repairs. Received from Headquarters rating badges on current clothing requisition. Yard crane removed all boats for painting.

1.00pm: Granted regular liberty to the watch until 11.45am tomorrow.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light ESE airs to light South breeze, overcast, cloudy, raining.


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15 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.561, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South breeze to light ESE airs, overcast, cloudy, drizzling rain

Honorably discharged Niels Christian Ronberg, Coxswain, Acting, expiration full term of subsequent enlistment for clothing credit, discharge number 6333, paid to voucher to date. Honorably discharged Pietr Malk, Seaman, expiration full term subsequent enlistment for clothing credit, discharge number 6334, paid on voucher to date.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, overcast; drizzling rain to mist.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 60°.

11.40am: Master-at-Arms H. Knedl returned from leave.

11.45am: Liberty party returned except Coxswain O. Seeland and Boy Second Class C. Hecht, absent without leave.

12.30pm: Boy Second Class C. Hecht returned; excused, warned.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow. Seaman P.J. Sarsfield in Yard Hospital.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast.

7.00pm: Coxswain O. Seeland returned, having been absent without leave 7 hours; to lose one liberty.


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16 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.561, Long -122.631


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; cloudy to overcast and foggy.

Hove in chains and anchors from bottom of dock. Liberty men returned on time except Cook T. Kato, absent without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light ENE airs, partly cloudy, hazy.

9.30am: Ship’s Cook T. Kato returned 1½ hours late from liberty, excused. Omitted quarters on account of repair work. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 60°.

Re-enlisted Evald Theodor Johnson as Ordinary Seaman, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit, rated him Acting Electrician Third Class, authority Headquarters letter of April 6, 1917. Enlisted Harry Lawrence Desmond as Ordinary Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit, granted him one day’s leave. Enlisted Roy Jeremiah Desmond as Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit, granted him one day’s leave. Enlisted David C. Jones as Ordinary Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit.

Yard force and crew employed on authorized repairs [prepares in log]. Crew painted both anchor chains and employed variously. F. Shibata, Cabin Steward, left on seven days’ re-enlistment leave. Re-enlisted Niels Christian Ronberg as Seaman, rated him Acting Coxswain, subsequent enlistment.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Examined and passed one man as Able Seaman Cabin Steward.


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17 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SSW airs, partly cloudy to overcast.

Morning duties performed. Prepared to leave dry dock.

8.33am: Vessel afloat.

9.30am: Yard tug boat alongside.

10.30am: Made fast to West side of Pier #6. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW airs to gentle SSE breezes, overcast, cloudy.

Transfers of Seaman U. Yamabe from “Scout” to “Unalga” and Steerage Cook S. Takenchi from “Unalga” to “Scout” made permanent, authority letter of Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, April 14, 1917. Rated this day Electrician Third Class H.I. Crook to Oiler Second Class, Acting. Yard force employed on authorized repairs.

11.30am: F. Stowers, Electrician First Class, returned from leave. Ship’s force scrubbing paint and washing down decks, overhauling blocks of boat falls, making ready for painting. Inspected magazine, temperature 55° - 59° Omitted quarters and drills on account of work on authorized repairs.


4.00pm to midnight [9.00am in log]:

Gentle SSE breeze to light South airs, overcast, cloudy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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18 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South airs, overcast to partly cloudy.

Washed down, scraping and painting rust spots on hull and about decks. Performed morning duty. Liberty party returned on time except Seaman C. Magnuson and Boy Second Class M.H. Kruger, who are absent without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle South breeze; cloudy.

Crew employed touching up rust spots, and reeving new boat falls.

10.30am: Seaman R.J. Desmond and Ordinary Seaman H.L. Desmond returned from leave.

12.00pm: Seaman C. Magnuson and Boy Second Class M.H. Kruger returned late from liberty; excuse accepted; warned.

Inspected magazine, 52° - 56°. Yard force at work on authorized repairs. Omitted quarters and drills on account of authorized repairs.

Rated this day G.C. Moore from Acting Oiler Second Class to Acting Oiler First Class; C. Goetzler from Fireman to Acting Oiler Second Class; C.G. Gage from Fireman to Acting Water Tender; F.A. Stone from Coal Heaver to Fireman; and E. Skuggen from Coal Heaver to Fireman. Rated N.C. Ronberg from Acting Coxswain to Acting Quartermaster, authority Headquarters’ letter of April 10, 1917.

Received Headquarters telegram of even date [today] authorizing extra allowance for packing butter in brine and oatmeal in cartons.

2.00pm: Gunner F.C.C. Greene left on five days’ leave granted by the Commanding Officer. Enlisted Frank David Crooks as Coal Heaver to fill vacancy; original enlistment. Granted Coxswain N. Evanger semi-monthly liberty, in accordance with sentence of Minor Coast Guard Court.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to light South airs; cloudy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow. Rated Quartermaster E.J. Christiansen Acting Signal Quartermaster.

11.30pm: R.J and H.L. Desmond returned from leave


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19 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light South airs; overcast, rainy.

Washed down. Liberty party returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSE airs to gentle South breezes; overcast, rainy.

Received two copies “Manual for Army Cooks", and one copy “Forms of Procedure Navy & Marine Corps Courts and Boards 1910.” Men and yard force employed on authorized repairs. Omitted quarters on account of repair work. Inspected magazine, temperature 53° - 57°.

A. Weidersich, Water Tender, returned from seven days’ leave. Rated A.B. Ericksen, Coxswain, to Acting Quartermaster, to fill vacancy, as of April 4, 1917, authority Headquarters’ letter of April 14, 1917. Enlisted William Joseph Walker as Coal Heaver, original enlistment for clothing credit. W.L. Bodie, First Class Boy, sick and off duty. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South breezes to airs; overcast rainy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Received Headquarters’ radiogram 16419 and acknowledged same.


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20 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSE airs to calm overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm

Calm to light SE breeze, overcast, raining.

Yard force employed on authorized repairs. Ship’s force cleaning, preparatory to painting, and variously employed. Inspected magazine, temperature 55° - 56° Omitted quarters and drills on account of work on authorized repairs.

Boy First Class W. Bodie sick and off duty. Seaman P.J. Sarsfield sick in Naval Hospital. Acting Quartermaster A. Ericksen left vessel on three days’ re-enlistment leave. Honorably discharged Water Tender Walter Riefschneider, discharge No. 6335, expiration full term subsequent enlistment for clothing credit.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breeze to gentle SWxS breeze to light SE breeze, overcast, squally, raining.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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21 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE to moderate SSE breezes, overcast to mostly cloudy, raining most part.

Crew performed morning duties. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Cloudy; passing showers. Crew variously employed. Inspected magazine, temperatures 52° - 56°. Tested floodcocks. Yard force at work on authorized repairs.

Enlisted Ben Norman Hansen as Coal Heaver, original enlistment. Seaman N. Olsen and Boy First Class W. Bodie, sick and off duty.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until noon tomorrow.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to calm; cloudy.


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22 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; cloudy.

Routine morning duty.

7.30am: Yard force began painting vessel war color.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ESE airs to moderate SW breezes, partly cloudy.

Liberty men returned on time.

12.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 54°. Yard force painting ship war color and continued on repair work.

Seaman N. Olsen and First Class Boy W.L. Bodie sick and off duty. First Lieutenant L.C. Covell sick at his home.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to strong South breezes, overcast, rainy to partly cloudy, squally.


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23 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Strong SE to moderate South breezes, partly cloudy, squally.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

8.10am: USS “Cheyenne” left port.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh to moderate South breezes, squally, partly cloudy.

Seaman P.J. Sarsfield sick in Naval Hospital. Seaman N. Olsen and Boy First Class W. Bodie sick and off duty.

Yard force employed on authorized repairs, installing fire control system and painting ship war color. Crew employed cleaning on main deck, assisting yard force and variously. Omitted quarters and drills on account of work on authorized repairs. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 56°.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell sick at his home and under care of ship’s surgeon. Coxswain A. Petanz left vessel on three days’ re-enlistment leave. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane received Headquarters’ letter of April 16, 1917 (611- 67-71), enclosing commission as Special Deputy US Marshal for Third Division, District of Alaska. Took oath and forwarded copies as directed.

Received from Sunde and D’Evers Co, of Seattle, one spar deck awning and a portion of Class VIII requisition stores for the quarter ending June 30, 1917.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to gentle South breezes, partly cloudy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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24 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, mostly cloudy.

Crew performed morning duties. Liberty party returned on time except R.J. Desmond, Seaman, who is absent without leave. Quartermaster, Acting, A. Ericksen returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light NNE airs; overcast; drizzling rain.

Held pistol and signal drill.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell sick at home under care of ship’s surgeon.

11.30am: Gunner F.C.C. Greene and Cabin Steward F. Shibata returned from leave. Received letter of Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, directing censorship of all mail from vessel beginning April 26; published the order to the Commissioned Officers.

Yard force employed at authorized repairs, and putting on war color.

Seaman N. Olsen sick and off duty. Boy Second Class W. Bodie returned to duty.

Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 56°.

3.00pm: Acting Signal Quartermaster E. Christensen left on three days’ re-enlistment leave.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell sick at home under care of ships surgeon


4.00pm to midnight:

SSE airs to calm; overcast; rainy.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow.

5.00pm: Received a telephone message from Seattle stating that Seaman R. Desmond was sick at his home.


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25 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

SSE airs to calm; overcast.

Routine. Yard force employed on authorized repairs. Liberty party returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs, overcast, rainy.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell sick at his home, under care of ship’s surgeon. N. Olsen, Seaman, sick and off duty.

Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 56°. Omitted quarters on account of repair work. Held signal and infantry drill on shore. Crew and yard force employed on repair work. Rated W.L. Jamison, Fireman, to Water Tender this day to fill vacancy. Rated W.J. Walker, Coal Heaver, to Fireman this day to fill vacancy. F. Suomine, Seaman, left on three days’ re-enlistment leave. Seaman R. Desmond sick ashore.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast to partly cloudy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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26 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light ENE breezes to calm, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW airs, mostly cloudy raining middle part.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell sick at his home, under care of ship’s surgeon. Seaman N. Olsen off sick list, returned to duty. Seaman R.J. Desmond reported sick at his home by his brother, Ordinary Seaman H.L. Desmond.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of work on authorized repairs. Inspected magazine, temperature 52° - 56°. Ship’s force employed painting below decks and variously. Yard force employed on authorized repairs.

Fireman J.C. Tolin left vessel on two days’ re-enlistment leave. Enlisted this day as Ordinary Seamen James Guest Thwing and Samuel Prentiss Thwing, both original enlistment for clothing credit. Enlisted this day William Everett Stovell [also appears as Stovel] as Boy Second Class, original enlistment for clothing credit.

Received from Headquarters twelve copies General Order No. 15. 3 copies Commissary Report and 1 Key, 3 copies Detailed Instructions for Commissary Officers, and one copy Navy Department Circular No. 421-12 (S&A).


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm, mostly to partly cloudy.

4.15pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

8.30pm: Fire alarm sounded in yard.

8.38pm: Fire party left ship.

8.45pm: “Secure” sounded.

8.49pm: Fire party returned.


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27 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.631


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SE airs, overcast and foggy to mostly clear.

Crew performed morning duties. Liberty party returned on time.

7.55am: Discovered chronometer, Riggs No 5700, stopped with winding indicator at “up” position. Upon examination found that winding spindle moved freely indicating broken main spring.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ENE to fresh North breezes; cloudy.

Received one copy Regulations for Government of Naval District, 1917. Received from Naval Ammunition Depot 330 rounds 6-pounder ammunition, SPD 1314, Semple fuse; 30 6-pounder ammunition boxes; 1 bottle, sample; and one bottle, replacement. Received from Supply Officer one box 16-pound Small Arms ammunition for delivery to St Paul Island Naval Radio Station.

Honorably discharged Seaman G.L. Formugis, expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 6336; paid on voucher to date.

Received from North Coast Electric Company items on current requisition.

11.30am: Coxswain A. Petanz returned from leave. Crew employed handling ammunition and painting ship war color. Yard force at work on authorized repairs. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° - 58°. Omitted drills on account of repairs.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell sick at his home, under care of ship’s surgeon. Seaman R.J. Desmond sick at his home.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle North breeze to calm; clear.

4.15pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow.


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28 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.628


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; clear.

Painted cockpit. Liberty party returned. Yard force continued work on repairs.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle ENE to light NE breezes, partly cloudy.

Yard force and crew employed on repairs.

9.30am: Carpenter N. Brunila returned from leave.

10.45am: Yard tug alongside and shifted this vessel to East side Pier #8; where at 11.30am made fast. R.J. Desmond, Seaman, sick and off duty.

11.45am: E.J. Christensen, Signal Quartermaster (Acting), returned from leave.

12.30pm: First Lieutenant L.C. Covell returned on board having been sick at his home in care of ship’s surgeon. R.J. Desmond, Seaman, returned on board with a certificate from W. Norman Powers, MD, stating that R.J. Desmond had been under his care from April 23-27, inclusive, warding off a threatened attack of pneumonia.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

3.00pm: Submarine N-1 arrived in port and began working off Pier #8. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 62°, tested flood cock. Confinement of M. Evanger, Coxswain, and of B. Griffin, Water Tender, to limits of vessel, sentence Minor Coast Guard Court, expires this day. Honorably discharged E.J. Christensen Quartermaster, expiration full term subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 6337.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, cloudy.


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29 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.628


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to moderate South breezes, cloudy to overcast and rainy.

Morning duties performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate South to strong SE to light SE breezes, overcast, cloudy, raining.

Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 58°. Liberty party returned on time. J.C. Tolin, Fireman, and F. Suomine, Seaman, returned from leave. All unnecessary work suspended. Re-enlisted Einar Johan Christensen as Quartermaster, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit, rated him Acting Signal Quartermaster.

1.00pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch. Yard force working on steering gear, assisted by ship’s force in making adjustments.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SE to SSE breezes, overcast, cloudy, raining first part.

4.00pm: Yard force finished work on bilge drainage system in forward bunker.


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30 April 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.628


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle SSE to SSW to SSE breezes, overcast, cloudy.

Performed morning duties and made ready for coaling ship. Draft before coaling, forward 10 ft 1 in, aft 13 ft 9 in. Liberty party returned on time except H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, who is absent without leave.

8.00am: Started fires in after boiler. Coal lighter came alongside. Made fast and at 8.05am started coaling.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

SW to ESE airs; overcast to cloudy and squally.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 58°. Seaman R.G. Desmond returned to duty. Received clothing on current request. Received 12 copies Navy Department Blank Record of Proceedings, Summary Court Martial; 10 copies Record of Deck Court; and 3 copies form for proceedings of courts. Yard force employed on authorized repairs. Ship’s force employed coaling ship. Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling.

1.30pm: Steam formed in after boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light South breeze; cloudy.

5.00pm: Stopped coaling for day.

5.30pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow.


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Abstract totals

Vacancies in crew 506

Inspections 1

Quarters 2

Gun drill 1

Infantry drill on shore 1

Pistol drill 1

Fire drill 1

Collision drill 1

Abandon ship 1

Signal 2

Inspected magazine 30

Tested flood cock 3


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Crew attendance

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Crew attendance

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Crew attendance


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W. Riefschneider’s address is 235 25th Avenue North, Seattle, Washington.


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Chester Legrand Anderson

Ordinary Seaman

12 Apr 1917


Also mentioned as Andersen

Palmiro Arcia

Coal Heaver



Also mentioned as Arcis
Rated Fireman on 1 Apr 1917

Jesse Clifton Ballard

Boy 2nd class

8 Apr 1917



Perry Charles Bolster

Coal Heaver



Rated Fireman on 7 Apr 1917

John Clifford Bryan

Ship’s Writer


2 Apr 1917


Peter Bugaras

Seaman



Also mentioned as Burgaras, Bugurus
Rated Acting Assistant Master at Arms on 1 Apr 1917

Joseph Burke

Seaman

4 Apr 1917


Rated Fireman on 4 Apr 1917

Einar Johan Christensen

Quartermaster



Also mentioned as Christiansen
Rated Acting Signal Quartermaster on 18 Apr 1917

Roy Lewis Christian

Boy 2nd class

7 Apr 1917



Archie Monroe Clark

Seaman

12 Apr 1917



George Cook

Oiler 1st class



Rated Machinist 1st class on 1 Apr 1917

Richard H. Copley

Ship's Writer

11 Apr 1917



Harry Israel Crook

Electrician 3rd class



Rated Oiler 2nd class on 17 Apr 1917

Frank David Crooks

Coal Heaver

18 Apr 1917



Harry Lawrence Desmond

Ordinary Seaman

16 Apr 1917



Roy Jeremiah Desmond

Seaman

16 Apr 1917



Anton Bernhard Ericksen

Coxswain



Also mentioned as Eriksen, Ericsen
Rated Acting Quartermaster on 19 Apr 1917

Gonstandinos Lewis
Formugis

Seaman


27 Apr 1917


Carl Guy Gage

Fireman



Rated Acting Water Tender on 18 Apr 1917

Llewellyn Duell Giffen

Ordinary Seaman

12 Apr 1917


Also mentioned as Giffin, Griffin

Carl Goetzler

Fireman



Rated Acting Oiler 2nd class on 18 Apr 1917

Herman Edgar Gregory

Boy 2nd class

2 Apr 1917



Bernard B. Griffin

Fireman



Also mentioned as Griffen
Rated Acting Water Tender on 8 Apr 1917

Ben Norman Hansen

Coal Heaver

21 Apr 1917



Creighton Hecht

Boy 2nd class

8 Apr 1917



William Lawrence Jamieson

Coal Heaver



Also mentioned as Jamiesen, Jameson, Jamison
Rated Water Tender on 25 Apr 1917

David C. Jones

Ordinary Seaman

16 Apr 1917



Evald Theodore Johnson

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Electrician 3rd class on 16 Apr 1917

Beryl Morton Johnston

Bugler



Probationary period expired on 2 Apr 1917

Max Henry Kruger

Boy 2nd class

5 Apr 1917


Also mentioned as Krugger

Carl Magnuson

Seaman

6 Apr 1917



Pietr Malk

Seaman


15 Apr 1917


George Cleveland Moore

Fireman



Rated Acting Oiler 2nd class on 1 Apr 1917
Rated Acting Oiler 1st class on 18 Apr 1917

Clarence Ronald Nogler

Ship’s Writer

5 Apr 1917

10 Apr 1917

Also mentioned as Vogler

Elmer Bernhard Olsen

Boy 2nd class



Probationary period expired on 2 Apr 1917
Rated Coal Heaver on 6 Apr 1917

Walter Riefschnider

Water Tender


20 Apr 1917

Also mentioned as Riefsnider, Reifschnider, Reifschneider

Niels Christian Ronberg

Coxswain



Rated Quartermaster on 18 Apr 1917

Edmund Raymond Sager

Boy 2nd class

7 Apr 1917



Patrick John Sarsfield

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Seaman on 1 Apr 1917

Oscar Seeland

Assistant Master at Arms



Disrated to Coxswain on 1 Apr 1917

Ralph Henry
Howard Simonsen

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned as Simonson
Rated Boy 1st class on 7 Apr 1917

Elias Skuggen

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Coal Heaver on 1 Apr 1917
Rated Fireman on 18 Apr 1917

Robert Alexander Smith

Water Tender



Rated Acting Oiler 1st class on 1 Apr 1917

Arthur Starrs

Coal Heaver

9 Apr 1917


Also mentioned as Storrs

Frank Arthur Stone

Coal Heaver

7 Apr 1917


Rated Fireman on 18 Apr 1917

William Everett Stovel

Boy 2nd class

26 Apr 1917


Also mentioned as Stoval

Harry Sauro Takenchi

Steerage Cook


13 Apr 1917

Left for USCGC Scout
Transfer made permanent on 17 Apr 1917

James Guest Thwing

Ordinary Seaman

26 Apr 1917



Samuel Prentiss Thwing

Ordinary Seaman

26 Apr 1917



Iel Calvin Tolin

Coal Heaver



Also mentioned as J.C. Tolin, Tolen
Rated Fireman on 1 Apr 1917

Lucien Milo Van Zandt

Seaman

10 Apr 1917


Also mentioned as Vanzandt

Paul George Vomberg

Signal Quartermaster


11 Apr 1917

Also mentioned as P.J. Vornberg, Womberg, Nunberg, Vornberg
Left at Seattle for USCGC “Snohomish”

William Joseph Walker

Coal Heaver

19 Apr 1917


Rated Fireman on 25 Apr 1917

A. A. Wartiainen

Seaman


7 Apr 1917


Frank Walter Willman

Boy 2nd class

5 Apr 1917


Also mentioned as Wellman

George Wilson

Oiler 2nd class



Rated Acting Machinist 1st class on 1 Apr 1917

Philip Leroy Wilson

Ordinary Seaman

13 Apr 1917



Uneshichi Yamabe

Seaman

13 Apr 1917


Joined from USCGC “Scout”
Rated Ward Room Steward on 14 Apr 1917
Transfer made permanent on 17 Apr 1917



LOGS FOR MAY 1917


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Cover – May 1917

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Title page – May 1917


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

Mrs F. G. Dodge, wife, San Anselmo, Marin County, California.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers





Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

Alta Vista Apartments, 17th and Madison, Seattle.
Mrs L. C. Covell, same.




Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

510 West Biddle Street, Jackson, Michigan.
Mrs. M. W. Torbet, Hotel Otis, Seattle.
Phone: East 1515.




David Patterson Marvin

3rd Lieutenant

1525 Madrona Drive, Seattle. Mrs. D. P. Marvin.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

Mrs. G. W. MacLane, Hotel Otis, Seattle, Washington.




Gysbert van S. Harvey

Ensign USNRF


2 May 1917



Albert Wilson Clark

Ensign USNRF


2 May 1917



Richard L. Waugh

Assistant Surgeon USPHS




Took oath on 30 May 1917


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1 May 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.559, Long -122.628


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to SSW airs; cloudy to overcast.

7.00am: Began coaling. Liberty party returned except H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, absent 24 hours without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW to NE airs, cloudy.

9.15am: H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, returned on board and stated that he had been sick on shore.

Received remainder of requisition of clothing from Navy Yard. Received orders from Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, temporarily detaching this vessel from his district, until return from the North. Acknowledged receipt of same. Commanding Officer called on the Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, and on the Captain of the Yard, and received permission to leave the yard. Balanced gimbles on standard compass. Received Current Class IV requisition of ship chandlery and Class V Engineer’s stores.

1.45pm: Finished coaling, having received from Navy Yard, Puget Sound, 250 tons steaming coal.

2.05pm: Lighter left. Draft after coaling 14’2" forward; 14’9" aft. Inspected magazine, temperature 56° -58°. P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, returned on board from Naval Hospital. Received from Navy Yard miscellaneous supplies. Received on board life rings which had been painted ashore. Received and hoisted all of ship’s boats which had been painted on shore. Prepared to get underway. Repair work to this vessel completed this day. Sent ashore chronometer, Rigg’s & Brothers No. 5700 for repairs.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NE airs, partly cloudy to overcast and hazy.

4.10pm: Underway. Stood various courses through Rich’s Passage and into Elliott Bay.

4.45pm: Opened envelope of Changes No. 1, Radio Signal Calls, which went into effect April 22, 1917. Hauled down Coast Guard ensign and pennant and hoisted Naval pennant.

5.50pm: Made fast to Pier No. 10, Seattle, Washington, for purpose of receiving stores for Northern cruise. Banked fires.

6.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.


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2 May 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.580, Long -122.359


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, cloudy to overcast and hazy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South airs, overcast to mostly cloudy.

Started taking on board packages of freight for St Paul, St George Naval Radio Stations, for Bureau of Fisheries, Weather Bureau and Jesse Lee Home, Unalaska, in all about 50 tons.

9.30am: Ensign G.V.S. Harvey, USNRF [United States Naval Reserve Force], and Ensign A.W. Clark USNRF, reported for duty in obedience to orders of Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, dated May 1, 1917, No. 1371 ND. Received articles on Class VIII and IX requisitions for current period. Omitted quarters and drills on account of receiving freight for Northern cruise. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 58° - 64°. Took on board part of general mess stores.

Received on board Constine Lestenkof and George Lekanof, native school boys who have been attending school at Chemawa, Oregon, for return to their homes on St George Island by request of W.J. Lott, Chief of Alaska Division, Bureau of Education, authority Bering Sea Orders of March 21, 1917. Boy Second Class, J. Gresham (Steerage Mess) issued rations from general mess beginning this day on account of Warrant Officer having furnished subsistence by general mess on account of inability to secure Steerage Cook.

1.30pm: Officers and crew received pay for April 1917.

2.55pm: All stores at Pier 10 on board.

3.00pm: Cast off and steamed down to Pier 3 where from 3.30pm to 3.40pm took on board over bow lumber on current Class VIII requisition.

3.40pm: Cast off from Pier 3 and steamed to Hammond Mills wharf.

3.55pm: Made fast to Hammond Mills Wharf, to take on board balance of supplies and stowed for cruise.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South airs to calm, mostly cloudy to overcast.

Took on board part of stores for general mess purchased from John Rothschild and Company also portion of Wardroom and cabin mess stores.

5.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 8.00am tomorrow. Crew worked stowing stores until 6.30.

7.30pm: H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, left vessel without permission, having been directed to report to the Officer-of-the-Deck and receive special liberty for a definite period, which he failed to do. He is to be restricted to vessel for one week after return to Seattle from present cruise.

7.30pm: Stationed armed guard on wharf.


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3 May 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to gentle SSE breeze, overcast to mostly cloudy.

Ran dynamo until 12.45am for lights for urgent clerical work. Crew stowing stores and securing for sea. Started taking on board remainder of stores.

Liberty party returned on time except O. Seeland, Coxswain, R.J. Desmond, Seaman, H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, F. Kato, Ship’s Cook and H. Gregory, Boy Second Class, who are absent without leave.

8.00am: Master-at-Arms H. Knedl returned ship’s canteen keys with a note stating that he was under care of Dr. James C. Snyder. After consulting Dr Snyder, Knedl was ordered by Executive Officer to return to vessel by 10.00am. Received from Max Kuner, Seattle, chronometer, Biggs & Brothers, No. 5700, which had been repaired.


9.00am to meridian:

Calm; overcast; rainy.

9.30am: B. Nyberg, Seaman, failed to return from special liberty. Received 10 sacks mail for Unalaska. Receiving Wardroom and other stores and making preparations to get underway. Enlisted Luther Elza Harris as Seaman, original enlistment for clothing credit. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 62°, and powder samples.

10.00am: The following passengers came aboard, J.C. Redpath, Seattle to Unalaska, K.B. Birkeland and M.A. Hanson, Seattle to Akutan, all guests of Commanding Officer, by Headquarters’ authority; also A.H. Proctor of the Bureau of Fisheries, authority of Headquarters’ letter of March 21, 1917 and C.E. Compton of the Bureau of Fisheries, authority Headquarters’ radiogram of May 2, 1917, Seattle to St George Island.

11.30am: Seaman R.J. Desmond and Ordinary Seaman H.L. Desmond returned, having been detained by civil authorities; excused. Commanding Officer inspected this vessel throughout.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light North airs, cloudy, hazy; smooth sea.

O. Seeland, Coxswain, and T. Kato, Cook, failed to return from regular liberty and B. Nyberg, Seaman, failed to return from 2 hours’ special liberty, by the time the vessel sailed; these men are declared deserters as of this day; they having deliberately remained away from the vessel when about to start for a Northern cruise.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of stowing freight. Prepared to get underway.

1.35pm: Underway. Stood various courses out of Elliott Bay.

2.25pm: (19.4) West Point buoy close, over log. Stood various courses down Puget Sound. Men employed stowing freight and securing ship for sea. Watch ends vessel abeam Point No Point, distance 0.4 miles.

Notified Headquarters by telegram and Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, by radiogram of vessel’s departure on Northern cruise. Increased speed in order to reach Port Angeles in order to transfer Cook Y. Oka from “Snohomish” to this vessel, by order of the Commander Thirteenth Naval District.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh West to strong WSW breeze; cloudy; choppy.

Stood various courses down Straits of Fuca.

5.40pm: Fort Warden signaled METG: hoisted GVHS.


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6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong WSW breeze, partly cloudy, choppy.

7.00pm: Dungeness Light abeam (64.2), stood toward Ediz Hook. Watch ends entering Port Angeles Bay.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate WSW to light SSW breeze; cloudy; smooth.

Stood into Port Angeles Bay, where anchored at 8.35pm in 12½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms port chain. USS “Snohomish”, Monitor “Cheyenne” and two submarines in port.

8.40pm: “Cheyenne’s” launch alongside, exchanged official calls.

9.15pm: Cook Y. Oka reported on board from the “Snohomish” in accordance with instructions of the Commandant Thirteenth Naval District (11303). Held night signal drill.


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4 May 1917

Port Angeles, Washington

Lat 48.18, Long -123.50


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light South airs to West breeze; cloudy; smooth.

Cleaned up about decks and stowed stores.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NNW airs to Westerly breeze. Partly cloudy. Smooth sea.

Prepared to get underway.

8.25am: Underway, began to swing ship for deviation.

11.15am: (78.8) Over log, having finished swinging ship. Course W½S. Ediz Hook Light bearing SW⅛S, distant 2.3 miles. Men employed variously and securing ship for sea. Rated L.M. Van Zandt from Seaman to Quartermaster (Acting) as of May 1, 1917. Rated C.L. Andersen from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, as of May 1, 1917; both to fill vacancies.

All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected magazine, temperature 57° - 60°. Watch ends. Vessel standing down Strait of Juan de Fuca on course W½S. Master-at-Arms H. Knedl is sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm

Light Westerly wind; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

Course by standard compass W½S. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew washed down decks and stowed gun for sea. Omitted quarters and drills because of necessary work. Standing down Strait of Juan de Fuca.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle West breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

4.53pm: (25.7) Stopped to repair steering gear, in log.

5.10pm: (25.7) Ahead on course W½S, over log. Standing down Strait of Juan de Fuca. Watch ends vessel on course W½S. Baaddah Point Light bearing SSW⅜W, distant 4.2 miles. All course and bearings by standard compass.


4.00pm to 8.00pm.:

Light West airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

On course W½S, standing out of Strait of Juan de Fuca.

7.20pm: (43.8) Changed course to W¼S, heading up for Swiftsure Lightship. Watch ends, Swiftsure Lightship bearing WNW¼W, distant 3.0 miles. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

West to NNE airs; cloudy, smooth.

8.20pm: (52.4) Swiftsure Bank Light Vessel close aboard course West (standard compass) and so watch ends.


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5 May 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 49.68, Long -127.98


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NE to SE breezes, partly cloudy to overcast and rainy, smooth sea.

2.00am: (100.0) Lennard Island Light bearing N¾E, distant 17.5 miles. Vessel on course West throughout watch. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle to moderate ESE breezes, overcast and rainy, light following sea.

On course West by standard compass.

5.45am: (32.4) Changed course to WNW½W, standard compass, and so ends. Crew employed scrubbing paint and on general cleaning. Fair breeze considerably assisting vessel. Honorably discharged Bernard Griffin, Water Tender, expiration subsequent enlistment for clothing credit, discharge No. 6338.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh ESE breeze, overcast, drizzling rain. Moderate sea.

On WNW½W (standard compass) course. Crew employed cleaning ship. Master-at-Arms H. Knedl and Seaman C.J. Sarsfield sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to moderate ESE breezes, drizzling rain and moderate sea.

Vessel is rolling easily. Course by standard compass is WNW½W. Magazine powder samples tested & flood cock inspected. Temperatures 57° - 60°.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh ESE breeze; overcast, drizzling rain; moderate following sea.

Course WNW½W (standard compass) throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh ESE to moderate SE breezes; overcast, drizzling rain, foggy latter part, moderate following sea which considerably increases run.

On course WNW½W, standard compass, throughout.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SSE to SSW breezes, overcast, foggy, drizzling, moderate following sea; vessel rolling easily.

Vessel on course WNW½W, standard compass, throughout watch.


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6 May 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 52.13, Long -131.72


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light SSW breeze to SW airs; overcast, drizzling rain; moderate sea.

Course WNW½W throughout (standard compass).


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SW to variable airs; overcast and foggy to mostly cloudy with sun occasionally visible.

On course WNW½W by standard compass throughout. Crew performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs, smooth sea partly cloudy to overcast, misty and foggy.

Seaman P.J. Sarsfield sick and off duty; Master-at-Arms H. Knedl sick and off duty. Re-enlisted Bernard Griffin as Water Tender, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit.

9.00am: (59.4) Course NW¼W, standard compass.

10.00am: Sighted Moresby Island on starboard bow. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 58° - 63°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Smooth sea and light variable breezes. Clear blue sky overhead with low hanging fog on the horizon.

On course by standard compass NW¼W throughout. Crew performed the ordinary routine.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast, smooth sea.

5.00pm: (25.9) Course NW½W.

5.38pm: (31.0) Tasoo Harbor bearing NE½E, distant 3.2 miles, by doubling angle on bow.

5.45pm: (32.4) Course NW and so to end of watch. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast and misty to hazy, smooth sea.

On course NW.

6.30pm: (38.8) Large rock off Denham Point abeam, distant 2.4 miles, changed course to NW¼W.

7.00pm: (42.6) Changed course to NW½W and so ends. All courses by standard compass.

8.00pm: (51.1) Changed course to WNW by standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

East airs; hazy; misty; groundswell.

Course WNW (standard)


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7 May 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 55.05, Long -134.28


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light variable to moderate SSE breezes, overcast, foggy; smooth to moderate sea. Fair wind and following sea.

3.43am: (76.1) Course NW½N, standard compass, and so watch ends.


4.00am to 8.00am.:

Moderate SSE to strong SE breezes, overcast, misty to rainy latter part, moderate sea. Fair breeze and following sea.

On course NW½N, standard compass, throughout. Crew washed down and performed morning routine. Seaman P.J. Sarsfield off sick list, returned to duty. Master-at-Arms H. Knedl, sick and off duty.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong breeze SE, overcast, rainy and foggy at times. Moderate following sea.

At 9.25am abreast Forrester Island (64.8), course NW¾W, standard compass.

9.30am: Reduced speed to 65 turns. Inspected magazine and powder sample. Temperatures 54° - 58°. Crew cleaned main deck.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong SE breeze to moderate gale, moderate sea. Steady rain and thick fog.

Course NW¾W, standard compass. Crew busy cleaning main deck. No drill on account of inclement weather.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh SE gale; overcast; rainy; rough sea.

Course NW¾W, standard compass, throughout.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SE to ESE gale, overcast, driving rain, rough sea.

On course NW¾W, standard compass, throughout watch. Vessel yawing and rolling deeply.

7.45pm: Slowed to 55 revolutions and 8.00 to 50 revolutions.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to fresh ESE gale, overcast, rainy, rough sea.

Vessel rolling easily. Vessel on course NW¾W, standard compass.


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8 May 1917

Sitka, Alaska

Lat 57.054, Long -135.348


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate ESE gale; overcast; rainy; rough sea.

Course NW¾W, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong to light ESE breezes; overcast; rainy; rough to moderate sea.

On course NW¾W.

5.10am: Sighted land abeam.

5.35am: (91.2) Changed course to NW½N.

5.45am: (92.4) Changed course to NW, increased to 8-knot cruising speed, 75 rpm, sighting land abeam at intervals as rain subsided. Made out Kaiuchali and Biorka Islands.

6.12am: (95.6) Kaiuchali Island abeam, distant 1 mile, changed course to NW½W.

6.36am: (99.6) Changed course to N¼W to pick up Vitskari Rocks.

7.25am: (6.4) Vitskari Rocks abeam, distant ½ mile, changed course to NE¼E.

7.35am: In log (8.3). Watch ends on course NE¼E, standing into Eastern Channel, Sitka Harbor, Liar Rock bearing NExE, distant 1 mile. All courses and bearings by standard compass. H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, off sick list, returned to duty. Crew washed down and got up lines and fenders.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ESE to gentle South breezes; overcast and cloudy; raining.

Standing into Eastern Channel, Sitka Harbor. Stood various courses into Sitka Harbor where at 8.40am made fast to wharf. Stationed armed guard on wharf. Inspected magazine, and powder samples, temperature 56° - 58°. Crew employed boating sand, cleaning and on guard duty. Filled all tanks with fresh water supplied by W.B. Mills Company, Inc. at flat rate.

Mr. M.B. Summers, US Weather Bureau, came on board for transportation to Unalaska, authority Headquarters’ letter March 27, 1917. Set clocks back one hour. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout.

3.00pm: Held quarters.

3.11.45pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.13.05pm: First water, elapsed time 1 minute 20 seconds.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle South breeze to calm; overcast and cloudy; raining latter part.

5.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 10.00pm tonight. Liberty party returned on time.


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9 May 1917

Sitka, Alaska

Lat 57.20, Long -135.48 [approx]


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light airs to calm; overcast to mostly cloudy; raining first part.

Crew performed morning routine and holystoned spar deck. Prepared to get underway, extremely low water, waiting for high enough water to leave.


9.00am to meridian:

Gentle South to variable breeze, overcast and passing showers, smooth sea.

10.30am: Underway. Stood to the North-eastward on various courses up Olga Strait; washed down deck and prepared for sea.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable to light SWbyS breeze. Overcast to partly cloudy. Rain first part. Smooth sea.

Courses varied through Neva Strait and out Salisbury Sound.

1.08pm: (9.3) Out log.

1.55pm: (15.5) Point Kruzof bearing SSE, distant 1.3 miles. Course SWbyW¾W.

3.30pm: Quarters; followed by physical and signal drills. Men employed securing ship for sea.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light South breeze; cloudy; moderate swell.

Course SWxW¾W throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, 56° - 59°.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light South to SE breezes; partly cloudy; moderate swell.

On course SWxW¾W throughout.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SSE breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course SWxW¾W, standard compass, throughout watch.


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10 May 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 57.68, Long -141.19


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light South breeze; cloudy; moderate swell.

On course SWxW¾W, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light South breezes to airs; partly cloudy; moderate swell.

On course SWxW¾W, standard compass, throughout. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light South-easterly breezes to airs, partly cloudy. Smooth sea.

N. Olsen, Seaman, sick and off duty. H. Crook, Oiler Second Class, sick and off duty. Men employed touching up paintwork about decks and variously. Vessel on course SWxW¾W throughout watch.

11.30am: Set all clocks back 12 minutes.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light South breezes to variable breeze, partly cloudy; smooth sea with moderate swell.

Changed course at 12.00pm to SwxW½W, standard compass, throughout. Quarters at 3.00pm; held collision drill; abandon ship drill; gun drill; and signal drill. Crew sewing canvas and rigging blinkers.

2.30pm: Set the clocks back 12 minutes.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light variable airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course SwxW½W, standard compass, throughout watch


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable airs; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course SWxW½W, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder samples; temperature 54° - 58°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light NE breeze; cloudy and hazy; gentle groundswell.

8.00pm: (58.9) Course SWxW¾W, standard compass, and so watch ends. Held night signal drill.


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11 May 1917

Gulf of Alaska

Lat 57.75, Long -147.45


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NW breezes to calm, partly clear, smooth sea.

Vessel on course SWxW¾W, standard compass, throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Calm to light SSW airs, mostly clear, smooth sea.

On course SWxW¾W by standard compass throughout. Crew performed morning routine, and washed down.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm and light Easterly breezes. Smooth sea.

On course SWxW¾W.

N. Olsen, Seaman, sick and off duty. Also H. Crook, Oiler Second Class, sick and off duty. Men employed variously signal drill from 10.00am until 11.00am. Time changed 12 minutes back at 10.30am.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to moderate breezes blowing WNW, smooth to moderate sea.

Course by standard compass SWxW¾W throughout. Quarters at 3.30pm; signal drill, physical drill; infantry drill. Crew employed painting and shellacking deck. Changed time at 2.12pm by setting clock back 12 minutes.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh WNW breezes; mostly clear; moderate sea.

Course SWxW¾W, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh WNW breeze; clear; moderate sea.

On course SWxW¾W, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample; temperature 55° - 57°.

Oiler First Class R.A. Smith sick and off duty.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh WNW breezes; clear, moderate sea.

R. Christian, Second Class Boy, M.H. Krugger, Second Class Boy, C. Hecht, Second Class Boy, W.E. Stovell, Second Class Boy, and E.R. Sager, Second Class Boy, were given each one hour’s extra watch for neglect and inattention to duty.

8.00pm: Course SWxW½W, standard compass, and so throughout watch.


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12 May 1917

Kodiak Island, Alaska

Lat 57.787, Long -152.400


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate NW to gentle West breeze; hazy; smooth sea.

3.15am: Sighted Kodiak Island ahead. Course SWxW½W, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light West to SW breezes; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

Course SWxW½W, standard compass, Kodiak Island ahead.

5.05am: (25.6) Right tangent Marmot Island abeam.

6.00am: (30.0) Changed course to W¼N into Chiniak Bay.

6.25am: (33.4) Changed course to NW½W for Long Island.

7.20am: (44.0) Humpback Rock abeam, distant 2 miles, changed course to SWxW¾W.

7.45am: (47.4) In log, Poverty Island abeam, distant ½ mile. Stood W½S to clear Inner Humpback Rock. Watch ends Inner Humpback Rock abeam, distant ½ mile. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

SW to South-easterly airs, clear weather.

Stood various courses into Kodiak Harbor where at 8.25am anchored in 12 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms port chain. Fires banked. Set clocks back 20 minutes.

H. Crook, Oiler Second Class, sick and off duty; R.A. Smith, Oiler First Class, and N. Olsen, Seaman, returned to duty.

10.00am: Held general muster. Read orders for the government of the Navy at muster of Commissioned Officers; Headquarters’ letter of March 21, 1917, in regard to liquors on the Pribilof Islands read.

Granted liberty to the watch at 1.00pm. Held sub-caliber practice, expended 420 rounds rifle ammunition. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 54° - 58°. Flood cocks tested. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday routine. Commanding Officer visited Kodiak to ascertain conditions there and whether there had been any violations of law.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast and cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time at 5.00pm.


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13 May 1917

Off Ugak Island, Alaska

Lat 57.38, Long -152.12


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs to calm, partly overcast.

Crew performed morning routine. Prepared to get underway.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to gentle SSW breeze Cloudy. Smooth sea.

8.35am: Underway. Stood into Chiniak Bay.

8.55am: (47.4) Inner Humpback abeam. Over log.

9.28am: (51.6) Course ESE½E.

10.08am: (57.5) Chiniak Islands bearing SEbyS, distant 1¾ miles, course SEbyE¾E.

12.00am: (72.1) Ugak right tangent bearing WSW¼W, distant 5 miles. Set course SbyW¾W. All courses standard compass.

H. Crook, Oiler Second Class, returned to duty. All work not urgent omitted.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh breeze SbyW. Sea smooth; partly cloudy, changed to mist and fog.

Course by standard compass SxW¾W throughout.

12.34am: (76.0) Left tangent Ugak Island bearing WNW¾W, distance 3 miles, by standard compass.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle South breeze; overcast; smooth.

Course SxW¾W, standard compass, throughout


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle South to ESE breezes, freshening; overcast, smooth.

On course SxW¾W, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 56° - 58°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to strong ESE breezes, overcast, rainy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course SxW¾W, standard compass, throughout watch.


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14 May 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 55.58, Long -155.90


Midnight to 4.00am:

Strong ESE breeze to moderate East gale; overcast; rainy; moderate to rough sea.

Course SWxW¾W throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate East gale to gentle SSE breeze; overcast; foggy with occasional squalls; rough to moderate sea. Sounding fog whistle.

On course SxW¾W, standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.

8.00am: (8.1) Changed course to SW, standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate SSW to gentle SSE breeze; overcast; foggy. Moderate sea.

Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

9.40am: (19.8) Left tangent Chirikof Island bearing WNW¼W. Distance 6.5 miles off. Held signal drill from 10.00am to 11.00am. Crew employed variously. Course SW during watch. All courses by standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle breezes SWxW; overcast and foggy. Moderate sea.

Course SW, standard compass, throughout. Crew employed painting about upper deck.

3.30pm: Quarters, general quarters.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle SSW breezes, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course SW, standard compass, throughout watch.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle to moderate SSW breezes; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

Course SW, standard compass, throughout.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh to strong SSW breezes; cloudy to overcast; moderate sea.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 58°.

8.00pm: (89.3) Course WxS, standard compass, and so watch ends.


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15 May 1917

Gull Island, Alaska

Lat 55.41, Long -160.58


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light SW breeze to SSW airs, overcast, smooth sea.

Vessel on course WxS, standard compass, throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am.:

Light SSW airs; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

4.30am: Sighted land on port bow. On course WxS.

6.20am: (66.0) Castle Rock abeam, distant 5.8 miles.

7.30am: (76.3) Took the following bearings: right tangent Kupreanof Point NxE, left tangent Bluff Point NxW¼W, right tangent Karpa Island WNW¼W, right tangent Andronica Island SW⅞W.

7.45am: (78.4) Changed course to WSW. Watch ends on course WSW, Karpa Island bearing NW¼W, distant 8¾ miles. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Southern airs to gentle breezes, overcast. Smooth sea.

8.24am: Right tangent Karpa Island NNW⅛W (84.6). Stood in for Sand Point, various courses until 10.42am, log in (4.9). Anchored in Humboldt Harbor at 10.50am in 8 fathoms, 20 fathoms on port chain. Commanding Officer went ashore at Sand Point and conferred with people there, learned that there had been a violation of law on disturbances during the winter.

11.15am: Underway.

11.20am: Log out (4.9). Stood various courses to the Westward through Unga Strait. Watch ends on course WSW¾W, Gull Island bearing WSW½W, distant 2 miles. Increased speed in order to make the passage between the islands before dark on account of thick weather.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to variable breezes; overcast; smooth sea.

Stood various courses through Unga Strait.

12.40pm: (17.0) Course SW½W by standard compass.

3.00pm: Quarters. Fire drill. Fire alarm; 3.12.45pm: First water; 3.13.30pm: All apparatus; 3.13.40pm: Held collision drill and bag inspection.

At 2.25pm set clocks back 20 minutes. Changed course at 3.30pm, stood various courses past Ukolnoi Island. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh ESE breeze to moderate ESE gale; overcast; rainy; smooth to moderate sea.

Increased speed to make passage between islands before dark on account of thick weather. Stood various courses to westward of Dolgoi and Goloi Islands. Watch ends approaching passage between Inner and Outer Iliasik Islands. Set back clocks 20 minutes at 5.00pm.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate to whole ESE gale; overcast; choppy sea.

Standing between Inner and Outer Iliasik Islands.

6.12pm: (71.9) Stood SWxW½W for Cape Bold.

7.40pm: In log (86.2). Stood along shore of Deer Island and at 8.00pm anchored in 15 fathoms, 75 fathoms port chain, in order to escape whole SE gale with rapidly falling barometer. Vessel heading ExS, right tangent Deer Island bearing SxW, left tangent NE. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 52° - 54°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Whole NNE gale to strong East breezes, squally, rainy, hail, overcast, smooth sea.

Standing officers’ watches, with steam at throttle.


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16 May 1917

Deer Island, Alaska

Lat 54.96, Long -162.39


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh ESE breeze; overcast; rainy; smooth.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh ESE to strong SSE breezes, squally; overcast; driving rain; smooth sea at anchorage under lee of Deer Island. Breaking surf and flying sand around Cape Bold indicating whole gale outside. Barometer still falling.

Officers standing sea watches on account of threatening weather, steam at throttle. Crew washed down and performed morning routine. Received Headquarters’ radiogram 12214, directing search and convoy for schooner “Lucy”.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh SSE breeze, overcast, foggy and rainy.

8.00am: Underway, stood around to sea between Fox and Deer Islands.

9.05am: Anchored in 13 fathoms of water, 60 fathoms on port chain. West Cape bearing SSW, standard compass, distance 2.3 miles. Shifted to safe anchorage on account of whole gale outside and rapidly falling barometer. Standing officers’ watch and steam at the throttle. Held signal and boat drill, crew employed variously.

Remained at anchor for harbor on account of very thick weather and strong SE gale and rapidly falling barometer.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle SSE breeze, overcast, foggy and rainy. Barometer falling rapidly.

3.30pm: Resuscitation drill. Omitted quarters on account of stormy weather. Standing officers’ watches with steam at the throttle because of weather. Vessel at anchor. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 52° - 54°; flood cocks tested. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light SE breezes, overcast, drizzling, foggy, extremely low barometer, threatening weather.

Vessel at anchor, standing officers’ watches, steam at throttle, on account of thick and threatening weather.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SE breezes to light SE airs; overcast, drizzling.

Officers standing watches on account of threatening weather and low barometer, steam at throttle. Boy First Class H. Simonson given one hour’s extra duty for neglecting cleaning station.


8.00pm to midnight:

SE to NE airs; overcast; drizzling rain; smooth; threatening weather.

Sea watches on account of low barometer, steam at throttle.


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17 May 1917

Unga Island

Lat 55.42, Long -160.82


Midnight to 4.00am:

Calm, overcast, foggy threatening weather.

Standing sea watches, steam at throttle, on account of very low barometer and threatening weather.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Calm to light NW breeze, overcast; cloudy. Barometer starting to rise, wind suddenly shifted to NW.

4.35am: Messrs K.B. Birkeland and M.A. Hanson, guests of Commanding Officer, left vessel, going on board schooner “Lillah May”, Phoenix Packing Company, Herenden Bay, E. Singleman, Master, for passage to Akutan. Weather clearing,

4.55am: Up anchor and stood to Eastward past Iliasik and Dolgoi Islands. Increased speed in order to reach Cook Inlet ahead of schooner “Lucy”. Fresh breeze where not broken by islands.

5.05am: Over log (86.3).

8.00am: (13.0) Arch Point abeam, distant ¼mile, set course NE½E, standard compass, to clear Ukolnoi Island, and so watch ends. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light airs to gentle breeze NW to WNW; cloudy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses past Seal Cap into Unga Strait.

11.15am: Off Beaver Bay passed the American steamer “Windber” bound West. Work cleaning ship and odd jobs; the usual signal practices were held.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle Westerly breezes, cloudy; smooth sea.

Stood various courses by standard compass through Unga Strait and Korovin Strait. Cape Devine, bearing NW½N, 2 miles distant by standard compass.

2.33pm: (77.0) Course NE by standard compass.

3.00pm: Quarters, infantry, signal and gun drills. Crew variously employed.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate SW breezes; cloudy; moderate sea.

Course NE, standard compass.

4.48pm: (0.2) Kupreanof Cape abeam, distant 3.9 miles.

5.20pm: Developed trouble with steering gear.

5.30pm: Stopped engine, to repair trouble with steering gear, in log (5.2), and so watch ends.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SW to West breezes; mostly cloudy; moderate sea.

Drifting, engine stopped, repairing steering gear. Found that spar and main decks had settled in after engine space, cramping vertical section of steering shaft between steering engine and upper level gears. Drove lower gear aft allowing some clearance, after which steering became possible although wheel is stiff.

6.50pm: Went ahead, over log (5.2). Course NE. Watch ends on course NE, right tangent Mitrofania Island bearing NNE, right tangent Paul Island bearing NW½W, left tangent Kupreanof Point bearing SWxW¾W. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected magazine, powder sample, temperature 52° - 54°.


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8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate West breezes to calm, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Rated F.W. Willman and J.C. Ballard from Second to First Class Boys, as of May 1, 1917.

9.20pm: (28.0) Spitz Island bearing NW½W, distant 8.0 miles, course NE¾N. Courses and bearings by standard compass.

11.40pm: Started fires in forward boiler.


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18 May 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 56.94, Long -155.68


Midnight to 4.00am:

Calm to strong West breeze; mostly cloudy; smooth to moderate sea.

Course NE¾N throughout.

1.44am: (70.7) Tuliumnit Point NW¼W, distant 15.7 miles. All courses and bearings per standard compass.

1.00am: Steam formed forward boiler.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong to fresh Westerly breeze; mostly cloudy; smooth to moderate sea.

Course NE¾N throughout watch.

8.00am: (28.3) Aghiyuk Island bearing SxW½W, distant 22 miles. Changed course to NxE¼E and so ends. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.

L.M. Van Zandt, Acting Quartermaster, sick and off duty.

4.30am: Cut in forward boiler; let fires die out under after boiler.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh West to strong WSW breeze, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

The usual signal practice was held from 10.00am to 11.00am variously. On course NxE¼E, standard compass, throughout.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to strong WSW to West breezes; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

Clocks set ahead 20 minutes at 2.00pm.

3.00pm: Quarters, gun drill, infantry drill, signal drill. Crew variously employed. On course NxE¼E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh West breezes, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course NxE¼E throughout watch.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh to moderate West breezes; mostly cloudy; moderate sea.

On course NxE¼E throughout.

8.00pm: (35.5) Cape Kuliuk bearing ENE⅞E, distant 14 miles, changed course to NxE½E. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to gentle South breeze; cloudy, moderate sea.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, 54° - 56°. Course NxE½E, standard compass, throughout.


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19 May 1917

Off Anchor Point Lighthouse, Alaska

Lat 59.83, Long -151.93


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light South breeze, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Keeping sharp lookout for vessels.

3.25am: (8.3) Course N¼W, standard deviation 2°25’ W.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light South to South-East breezes; overcast; cloudy; smooth sea.

On course N¼W, standard compass.

4.00am: Stationed lookouts in crow’s nest and top of pilot house, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Crew performed morning routine, holystoning spar deck.

7.40am: (50.2) changed course to NxW standard compass, right tangent Cape Elizabeth bearing ESE⅛E, left tangent Seldovia Point bearing NE⅜N, both by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Light South-easterly to Southerly breezes, cloudy; smooth sea.

8.00am: Passed Russian Point ENE¾E, Point Adam ESE (both magnetic). Changed course NxW. Set clocks forward eight minutes. Spoke the American steamer “Alameda”, bound South; she reported schooner “Lucy” not at Anchorage and had not been sighted down Cook Inlet.

10.55am: Hauled for Kachamak Bay; Anchor Point bearing E¾S, distance 5 miles.

11.55am: Course SxE⅜E. Noon position (91.6) Anchorage Point Light bearing SE¾E, distant 4 miles. Acting Quartermaster L.M. Van Zandt sick and off duty. Crew employed variously; lookout stationed at masthead with glasses, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light airs to light North to Westerly breezes; cloudy; smooth sea.

Stood various courses into Kachemak Bay.

3.35pm: (17.0) 2 miles off Homer Spit, shaped course for Sheldovia Bay SSW, by standard compass. Schooner “Lucy” not at wharf or in Coal Bay. Stood close by Sheldovia Bay, schooner “Lucy” not inside as passed by. Stood various courses by Port Graham. All courses by standard compass.

Crew variously employed. Lookout stationed at masthead with glasses, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.


4.00pm to 6.00pm

Light to fresh breeze SW to ESE. Overcast and cloudy.

4.10pm: Course S E (33.3).

4.35pm: Stopped and spoke SS “Dora”; received part of “Unalga’s” Unalaska mail from her, sending boat for same. “Dora” reported having seen nothing of schooner “Lucy”.

4.45pm: Ahead on course SxW½W (36.8).

5.05pm: Magnet Rock abeam, course SxE⅞E (39.3).

5.25pm: Course ESE¼E (42.4).

5.50pm: Point Adam abeam, course E¾S. All courses by standard compass.

Received 11 copies Circular letter No. 29. Received sheets giving lists of spare parts and accessories for 6-pounder guns.

Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin sick and off duty. Lookout stationed at masthead with glasses, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.


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6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh ESE to strong East breezes; overcast; drizzling rain; sea smooth.

On course E¾S standing toward Elizabeth Island.

6.20pm: In log (49.5), stood in for anchorage,

6.25pm: Anchored in 17 fathoms, 75 fathoms port chain, in lee of Elizabeth Island, to watch for schooner “Lucy” in order to sight her should she enter Cook Inlet. Bearings from anchorage, ship’s head East, right tangent Elizabeth Island S½E, left tangent Elizabeth Island E⅜S, Claim Point NE¼E. All courses and bearings by standard compass.

Keeping sharp lookout with double watch stationed. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 53° - 54°. Tested flood cock.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate East gale to fresh breezes, overcast, rainy.

Keeping double lookout on watch constantly for schooner “Lucy”. Gave J.C. Ballard, First Class Boy, two hours’ extra watch for not coming to Muster.


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20 May 1917

Port Chatham, Alaska

Lat 59.06, Long -151.44


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light East airs to moderate ENE breezes, overcast, drizzling.

Morning duties performed. Keeping constant watch, double lookout, for schooner “Lucy”.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle to strong ENE’ly breeze, overcast, foggy and smooth sea.

9.10am: Underway.

9.15am: Over log (49.5) Course SWxW.

11.10am: Course SE¾S (64.5), position Flat Island Light 16½ miles distant, NE⅝N. Keeping double lookout for vessels, with glasses, stationed at masthead.

Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin sick and off duty. Acting Quartermaster L.M. Van Zandt returned to duty.

All courses standard compass. Accidentally broke chart board glass.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong ENE breeze, cloudy; smooth sea.

Course by standard compass NExE.

1.33pm: (85.6 Changed course to SE.

2.25pm: (88.1) Changed course to NE.

2.35pm: (90.0) Nord Island bearing SE¼S, right tangent Ushagat Island bearing S¼W, changed course to NExE.

2.55pm: (93.5) Changed course to SE.

3.30pm: (96.00) Changed course to ExN.

3.50pm: (98.3) Changed course to NE. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Keeping sharp lookout for vessels; men stationed at masthead with glasses.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 52° - 55°.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Strong to fresh ENE breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

4.30pm: (3.3) Nagahut Rocks bearing NNE⅜E, distant 4.5 miles; course NW¼N, deviation 2°40’ W (standard compass).

5.24pm: (10.5) Course SWxW, Elizabeth Island bearing NExE, distant 2.2 miles, no deviation, standard compass.

Keeping sharp lookout, with double watch stationed, for schooner “Lucy”, man stationed with glasses at masthead.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh breeze ENE. Partly clear to overcast.

6.20pm: Course NW¼N (18.0).

6.36pm: Course NE¼E (20.0).

7.25pm: In log (28.9). Stood in for entrance to Port Chatham for harbor on account of threatening weather. Keeping sharp lookout for vessels; lookouts aloft with glasses. All courses by standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh to strong ENE breeze, overcast.

8.05pm: Came to an anchor at entrance to Chatham Bay, 20 fathoms water, 75 fathoms port chain. Banked fires. Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Elizabeth Island SxE½E, Claim Point NE⅜E. All magnetic. Keeping double watch on lookout constantly for schooner “Lucy”.


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21 May 1917

Port Chatham, Alaska

Lat 59.05, Long -151.93


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh Easterly breeze. Partly clear to overcast.

4.30am: Underway and stood out, course SWxW½W.

4.30am: Over log (28.9)

4.35am: Cape Elizabeth abeam (29.7).

5.23am: Course SE⅛E (36.0). Reduced speed to 40 turns in order to hold position at entrance to Cook Inlet and intercept Schooner “Lucy”.

6.15am: Reduced speed to 30 turns. All courses by standard compass. Lookouts stationed at masthead and on deck house with glasses, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Followed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh East breeze. Overcast. Smooth sea.

8.00am: (40.6) Course ENE, 30 revolutions, standing across Eastern entrance of Cook Inlet to intercept schooner “Lucy”.

9.22am: Right tangent East Amatuli Island bearing S¼E, 5¼ miles distant.

10.50am: (44.7) Left tangent East Amatuli Island S¾E, 8 miles. Watch ends on course ENE. Right tangent Pearl Island bearing NE, left tangent Elizabeth Island NxW½W. All courses and bearings by standard compass.

Lookouts stationed at the masthead with glasses, keeping a sharp lookout for vessels. Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin sick and off duty. J. Gresham, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty. Crew variously employed. The usual signal drill held between 10.00am and 11.00am.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong breeze to moderate East gale; cloudy, overcast and raining, moderate sea.

12.00pm: (47.9) Course E¼S, by standard compass.

Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Omitted quarters on account of stormy weather. Crew employed about the decks and overhauling radio aerial. Lookouts stationed at masthead, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate to fresh East gale, freshening; overcast, cloudy, raining; rough sea.

On course E¼S, slow speed, in Eastern entrance to Cook Inlet, to intercept schooner “Lucy”. Lookouts stationed at masthead with glasses, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.

5.35pm: (56.1) Cape Elizabeth bearing NW, 10 miles distant, course WNW½W, gale freshening and sea making up.

5.45pm: (57.5) Vessel’s working slacked up tiller ropes allowing starboard rope to jump out of fairlead sheave; stopped and drifted. Put in emergency hand steering gear, disconnected tiller ropes. Stationed men aft to pass the word and at 6.00pm (57.5) ahead on course WNW½W, steering with emergency hand gear. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 50° - 54°.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong Easterly gale. Overcast, cloudy and rain; Rough sea.

6.25pm: Nagahut Rocks abeam (61.0).

7.20pm: Cape Elizabeth abeam, in log (70.0). Stood in for anchorage, entrance to Port Chatham on account of strong Easterly gale and thick weather and to reconnect and adjust tiller ropes.

7.45pm: Anchored in 19 fathoms water, 90 fathoms port chain. Cape Elizabeth bearing S⅛E,


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6.00pm to 8.00pm (continued):

Point Adam bearing WNW¼W. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Sea watches, steam at throttle.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong to whole East gale, overcast, squally, drizzling.

Vessel at anchor, standing sea watches. Double lookout for schooner “Lucy”. Drift lead over.

11.00pm: Tiller ropes connected and steam steering gear in operation.


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22 May 1917

Port Chatham, Alaska

Lat 59.16, Long -152.13


Midnight to 4.00am:

Whole to strong East gale; overcast, rainy; thick stormy weather.

Drift lead over. Double lookouts stationed, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.


4.00am to 8.00am

Fresh East gale. Overcast with rain. Thick stormy weather.

Double lookouts stationed, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Followed routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong to fresh ENE breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

9.20am: Underway.

9.25am: Over log (69.5). Course WxS. Inspected powder samples and magazine, temperature 52° - 53°. Steaming slow to maintain position, so that both sides of entrance to Cook’s Inlet can be observed. Held signal drill.

10.45am: (79.1) Course SE¾E.

Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin and J. Gresham, Boy Second Class, sick and off duty. Men employed in overhauling steering gear and variously. All courses by standard compass. Man at masthead with glasses keeping sharp look out for schooner “Lucy”, double watch on pilot house.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh breeze; overcast and cloudy; moderate sea.

12.00pm: (91.5) On course ESE by standard compass.

3.00pm: (5.6) Changed course to ExS by standard compass.

3.30pm: Quarters. Abandon ship drill. Collision drill.

Fire drill 3.45.05pm; First water 3.46.30pm.

Crew variously employed. Keeping sharp lookout at masthead for vessels.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh to moderate ENE breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

5.45pm: (17.0) Course NW½W, standard deviation 2°40’W. Keeping sharp double lookout, with man at masthead with glasses, for schooner “Lucy”.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate ENE breeze. Overcast.

7.35pm: (31.4) Course NW, standard compass. H.E. Gregory, Second Class Boy, given one hour’s extra duty for neglect of duty in Wardroom. Keeping sharp double lookout, with man at masthead with glasses for schooner “Lucy”.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to light ENE breeze; overcast; cloudy; drizzling at end; smooth sea.

8.25pm: In log (87.9).

8.35pm: Anchored in 17 fathoms, 75 fathoms port chain, Nagahut rocks bearing SxE, standard compass, distant 1¾ miles. Anchored in lee of Pearl Island where Barren Islands and entrance to Cook Inlet could be seen. Steam at throttle. Double watch stationed, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Drift lead over, strong tide running.


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23 May 1917

Nagahut Rocks, Alaska

Lat 59.13, Long -151.76


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light SSE airs to calm, overcast and drizzling to partly cloudy.

Standing officers’ watches, steam at throttle. Double watch with men at masthead with glasses keeping sharp lookout for schooner “Lucy”.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Calm to light Northerly airs. Mostly clear.

Double lookouts stationed keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Followed morning routine. Standing officers’ watch. Clear view across entrance to Cook Inlet.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs, partly cloudy. Remained at anchor on account of clear weather, affording a clear view over the entire entrance to Cook Inlet. Barren Islands, Mt. Douglas and Mt. Augustine visible from anchorage. Crew cleaned paint about spar deck, painted waterways and bridge. Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin and Boy Second Class J. Gresham, sick and off duty. Standing Officers’ watch. Double lookout stationed, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Held signal drill Wardroom Steward U. Yamabe sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, mostly clear.

Lookout stationed at masthead with glasses, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.

1.15pm: Landing force left vessel for drill ashore. Painted pilot house.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light airs to calm, mostly clear.

Double lookouts stationed, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.

4.30pm: Landing force returned.

5.00pm: Held daily quarters, inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 50° - 54°. Expended 489 rounds .30 calibre rifle ammunition and 360 blanks. Bent three slide cap screws rear sight. Boat drill under oars.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Calm to light Easterly airs. Mostly clear.

Lookouts stationed aloft with glasses, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Clear weather giving view across entrance to Cook Inlet.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light East airs to moderate breezes, partly cloudy to overcast. Smooth to moderate sea.

Prepared to get underway.

8.55pm: (36.9) Underway, over log. Course SWxW (magnetic).

10.12pm: (41.6) Course SE¾S (magnetic) and so to end of watch. Double watch, keeping sharp lookout for schooner “Lucy”.


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24 May 1917

Dangerous Cape, Alaska

Lat 59.43, Long -151.97


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate East breeze to moderate ENE gale freshening; overcast; drizzling rain at intervals.

12.00am: (45.7) Course ExS.

2.30am: Course ENE½E. Steaming slow to maintain position, double lookouts stationed, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Watch ends on course ENE½E. Nord Island bearing SxW, distant 6 miles. All courses and bearings by pilot house compass.

Fresh paint on top of pilot house.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate to strong Easterly gale. Thick rainy weather, rough sea.

5.20am: Cape Elizabeth bearing N¾W.

5.55am: Increased speed five turns to give vessel steerageway.

6.20am: Course ESE½E (48.2). Double lookouts stationed aloft, keeping sharp look out for vessels. All courses and bearings by pilot house compass. Strong Easterly gale, very thick weather and rapidly falling barometer, making it impossible to see but a few ship’s lengths; turned and stood NW¼W at 8.00 (50.3).


8.00am to meridian:

Strong Easterly gale to light breeze. Overcast, drizzle, hail and passing showers. Rough to smooth sea.

Various courses around Cape Elizabeth, Point Adam, Point Bede.

11.22am: (75.1) Course North (magnetic). Flat Island Light bearing E¼S (magnetic), distance 1.9 miles.

Noon: Dangerous Cape bearing ESE, distance 3.0 miles. Spoke Steamer “juneau”, bound down from Anchorage and learned that she had seen nothing of Schooner “Lucy”. Keeping sharp look out, double watch, for schooner “Lucy”.

Men employed variously below decks. Enlistment period of Acting Water Tender W.L. Jameson expires this day, extended until arrival of vessel in port of [illegible], United States, authority Article 334 (6) Regulations, Coast Guard. Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin, sick and off duty. Wardroom Steward, U. Yamabe and Second Class Boy J. Gresham, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light Westerly airs changing to WNW, cloudy, overcast. Smooth sea.

Stood various courses into Seldovia Bay where at 12.55pm anchored in 11 fathoms with 30 fathoms port chain.

Sent boat to Seldovia with mail and to inquire for schooner “Lucy”. Inquired of Deputy US Marshal Cameron and Frank Lunstrom, Master of steamer “Curacao” regarding their knowledge of the movements of the schooner “Lucy”. They reported having neither seen nor heard of her. Received from J. Anderson Seldovia 900 pounds potatoes and 100 pounds onions for general mess.

3.35pm: Boat returned

3.37pm: Up anchors and under way. Course West by standard compass.

3.45pm: Quarters; physical drill; signal drill; gun drill. Double lookout aloft, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Boat drill under oars. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 50° - 56°.


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4.00 to 6.00pm:

Light WNW airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

5.07pm: (97.3) Course South (magnetic).

5.33pm: (0.8) Sighted vessel ahead, course SE (magnetic). Double watch, keeping sharp lookout for vessels with man at masthead with glasses. Watch ends heading for vessel to investigate.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light WNW airs to strong East gale partly clear. Rough sea.

7.08pm: In log (12.6).

7.45pm: Found Steamer “Juneau”, of Port Townsend, anchored off Point Adam. Steamed up, spoke her and inquired if she needed any assistance. Master replied that no assistance was needed, he having anchored for a harbor to await good weather, the ship being light and unmanageable in a heavy seaway.

Headed off outside of Cape Elizabeth for harbor under Pearl Island where an unobstructed view of entrance to Cook Inlet obtained. Double lookout keeping sharp lookout for vessels, man at masthead with glasses.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong East to moderate ENE gale; overcast; rough to moderate sea.

Stood in for lee of Pearl Island where at 8.50 anchored in 17 fathoms, 75 fathoms port chain, Nagahut Rocks bearing SxE½E, distant 1¾ miles. Double lookouts stationed keeping sharp lookout for vessels.


Boarded at Seldovia, American steamer “Curacao”, New York, Landstrom, Kodiak to Anchorage, freight.


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25 May 1917

Off Cape Elizabeth, Alaska

Lat 59.15, Long -152.14


Meridian to 4.00am:

Moderate East gale to moderate breezes, overcast.

Standing officers’ watches. Double lookout, keeping sharp watch for schooner “Lucy”.


4.00am to 8.00am

Moderate to gentle SE breeze. Overcast to partly clear.

Double lookout, keeping sharp lookout for schooner “Lucy”. Followed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle SE to moderate East breezes; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin sick and off duty, U. Yamabe, Wardroom Steward, and J. Gresham, Boy Second Class, sick and off duty. Double lookout stationed, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Held signal drill.

9.00am: Up anchor, stood various courses around Cape Elizabeth and Point Adam in search of accessible fresh water for ship’s tanks.

10.45am: Breeze freshening, course S¼E.

11.40am: Spoke steamer “Alaska” from Anchorage bound out of Cook Inlet, who stated that schooner “Lucy” was not at Anchorage and had not been seen. Watch ends on course S¼E, Cape Elizabeth bearing NExE½E, distant 7¾ miles. All courses and bearings by pilot house compass, fresh paint around standard compass. Crew employed cleaning surfboats and variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate ESE breezes; cloudy; smooth sea.

Course at beginning of watch S¼E

1.00pm: (36.9) Changed course to SExE⅝E.

2.00pm: (41.1) Changed course to E¾N and so to end of watch. All courses and bearings by pilot house compass.

3.30pm: Quarters; physical drill; pistol drill; beach apparatus drill. Keeping sharp lookout at masthead for schooner “Lucy”.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate to gentle ESE breezes; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course E¾N.

5.30pm: (58.0) Course NE½N to investigate three-masted vessel in tow of tug, increased speed to intercept her. All courses by pilot house compass, fresh paint around standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 50° - 54°. Keeping sharp lookout for vessels.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle to moderate Easterly breeze, partly clear.

6.05pm: Ascertained three-masted vessel to be cannery ship-barge; turned and stood back on course S¾E (62.5).

6.55pm: Course E¾N (67.5). Double watch aloft, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. All courses by pilot house compass.


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8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SE breezes, cloudy, smooth sea.

8.00pm: (72.7) Course South (magnetic).

8.10pm: (73.7) Course W¼S (magnetic), and so to end of watch. Keeping sharp lookout, with double watch, for schooner “Lucy”.


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26 May 1917

Cook Inlet, Alaska

Lat 58.90, Long -152.63


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle ESE breeze; overcast; smooth sea.

On course W½S (magnetic).

1.00am: (97.7) Course NE½E.

3.45am: (7.0) Course ESE (magnetic) and so ends. Cape Elizabeth bearing NExE½E (magnetic), distant 4½ miles. Double lookouts stationed, keeping sharp lookout for vessels.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle to light Easterly breeze. Overcast and cloudy with rain first part.

Vessel on course W½S (magnetic) during watch. Followed morning routine. Double lookouts aloft, keeping sharp lookout for vessels. Received radio code 11525 from Coast Guard, Washington, DC.


8.00am to meridian:

Light Easterly breezes, overcast. Smooth sea.

8.00am: (22.1) Course WxS (magnetic); speed 75 revolutions.

10.30am: Increased speed to 87 revolutions, in order to reach Unalaska by the 29th May.

10.47am: (47.1) Course SSW⅜W, standard compass. Ushagat Island bearing SExS (magnetic), distant 3.7 miles.

Men employed variously. Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin sick and off duty. Second Class Boy J. Gresham and Wardroom Steward U. Yamabe sick and off duty. Honorably discharged Patrick John Sarsfield, expiration full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 6339.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SE breezes changing to East. Overcast; smooth sea.

Course SSW⅜W.

12.35pm: (65.7) Changed course to SxW⅜W and so to end of watch. All courses by standard compass.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle NNE breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

Vessel on course SxW⅜W, standard compass, throughout watch.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle to moderate breeze North. Overcast.

Vessel on course SxW⅜W, standard compass, throughout watch. Gave H. Gregory, Second Class Boy, one hour’s extra duty for neglect of duty in Wardroom.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NE breeze to moderate NE gale; mostly cloudy; moderate to rough sea.

8.00pm: (39.6) Course SxW½W, standard compass, and so ends. Inspected magazine and powder sample, tested flood cock, temperature 50° - 53°.


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27 May 1917

Shelekof Strait, Alaska

Lat 56.02, Long -157.62


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate NE gale to strong breezes, partly cloudy to overcast and rainy, rough to moderate sea.

Vessel on course SxW½W, standard compass, throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh to strong breeze NE to E. Overcast, rain and mist.

Detailed Second Class Boy C. Hecht to duty in Wardroom and Second Class Boy H. Gregory to berth deck. Thick weather, stationed deck lookout. On course SxW½W, standard compass, throughout watch.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate East gale to strong East breeze. Overcast and foggy. sea rough.

On course SxW½W.

10.00am: (75.6) SW¼S. All courses by standard compass.

Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin sick and off duty. J. Gresham, Second Class Boy, and Wardroom Steward U. Yamabe sick and off duty. Re-enlisted Patrick John Sarsfield as Seaman Common. Subsequent enlistment for clothing credit.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to moderate to gentle breeze West to SE, foggy; rough to moderate sea.

Course SW¼S by standard compass.

3.13pm: (30.7) Lookout made breakers dead ahead. Headland made out to be SE end of Mitrofania Island, distance ½ mile, bearing NW.

3.13pm: (30.7) Changed course to SE.

3.42pm: (34.7) Changed course to SSW and so to end of watch. Keeping sharp lookout on the bridge because of fog. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Clocks set back ½ hour.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle SE to South breezes; overcast; foggy; moderate sea.

4.20pm: Set back clocks ½ hour. On course SSW.

4.15pm: (44.7) Course SW¼W and so ends. All courses by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 52° - 54°.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle Southerly breezes. Overcast with thick fog lifting slightly latter part.

On course SW¼W, standard compass, during watch. Sighted two fur seals.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SE to gentle East breezes, overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

8.00pm: (82.8) Course SW¾W, standard compass.

8.25pm: (88.6) In log. Stood various courses to an anchorage off Korovin Island at 9.10pm, 27 fathoms water, 60 fathoms port chain. Cape Devine bearing S⅛W (magnetic), left tangent Andronica Island bearing SE¾E (magnetic). Standing sea watches.


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28 May 1917

Korovin Island, Alaska

Lat 55.00, Long -162.29


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle to fresh NE breezes; overcast, foggy to rainy; smooth sea.

3.00am: Up anchor, stood for Gorman Strait.

3.05am: Over log (88.6)

3.31am: (102.4) Course W¾S, Cape Devine abeam, distant 2 miles. Watch ends on course W¾ S, High Island abeam, distant ⅓ mile. All courses by standard compass


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate, gentle to light breeze, North changing to NW. Overcast and rainy. Smooth sea.

Course by standard compass W¾S until 5.00 then stood various courses through Unga Strait.

7.16am: (29.0) Seal Cape bearing W½N, distance 1.9 miles.

7.42am: (33.9) Changed course to SWxW¼W and so to end of watch. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Sighted a seal during watch. Crew washed down the upper deck and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

NW to NE gentle to light breezes, overcast and foggy, to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses past Arch Point, Bluff Point, Goloi Island between Outer and Inner Iliasik Islands, to noon position, Stag Point, Deer Island, bearing S⅜W, distance 1 mile and so on.

The Commanding Officer inspected vessel. R. Christian Second Class Boy, one hour’s extra duty for coming to muster in dirty clothes. Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin sick and off duty. J. Gresham, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty. Signal practice held as usual.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle breeze. SW changing to East. Cloudy, overcast, and drizzling rain; smooth sea.

Yamabe U., Wardroom Steward, returned to duty.

12.00pm: (76.5) On course SWxW¼W.

12.25pm: (80.5) Course SSW¾W.

12.35pm: (82.3) Fox Island abeam, distance ¾ mile.

1.55pm: (95.7) Umga Island abeam, distant 1.8 miles. Course SSW.

3.25pm: (9.9) Cape Pankof abeam, distant 1 mile, course SW½W and so to end of watch. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Omitted quarters on account of rain.


4.00pm to 6.00pm

Light NE airs, overcast, thick fog, smooth sea.

Vessel on course SW½W, standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light airs to gentle breeze E to ESE. Thick fog lifting slightly latter part.

6.58.30pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; first water in 40 minutes, all streams in 1 minute 35 seconds. Vessel on course SW½W (magnetic) throughout watch.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs; overcast to mostly cloudy, drizzling rain and fog first part; smooth sea.

8.00pm: (55.4) Course SWxW¾W.

9.10pm: Scotch Cap Light abeam, distant 4 miles (68.5).

9.45pm: (72.7) Course W¼N and so to end of watch.

10.30pm: Sighted Cape Sarichef Light bearing N⅛E. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 50° - 52°.


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29 May 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light ESE to gentle East breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, smooth sea.

12.27am: (95.5) Course WSW.

2.25am: (12.5) Course SxW½W.

3.30am: (21.0) Course SxW⅞W.

4.00am: (26.1) Lava Point bearing ESE½E, distant 7.0 miles, course S⅞W, all courses and bearings by standard compass.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light airs to breeze SE, overcast to foggy, clearing at intervals.

4.30am [3.30am in log]: Course SxW⅞W (21.9).

5.30am: Course S⅜E (39.2). Stood in for Unalaska various courses.

6.36am: In log (50.4). Made fast at wharf, Unalaska.

7.10am: Delivered to Post Master Unalaska one sack letter mail and five sacks paper mail. Crew followed morning routine and made ready for dock.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light breeze to light airs to calm SE to NW, overcast and foggy, changing to cloudy and light rains. Smooth sea.

Put ashore all stores for Pribilof Islands to make room for shipwrecked men from ship “St. Francis”. Stored in warehouse to be picked up on our return.

Delivered freight package to Jesse Lee Home.

Following left vessel this day: J.C. Redpath, guest of Commanding Officer; A.H. Proctor and C.E. Compton, Bureau of Fisheries. Constine Lestenkof and George Lekanof, Native Boys, remain in Unalaska until return of vessel from Bristol Bay. J. Gresham, Second Class Boy, and F. Stone, Fireman, sick and off duty. D.P. Marvin, Third Lieutenant, sick and off duty.

Crew employed stowing and trimming coal. Received 50 copies reports of warships, armed merchant vessels, and all other suspicious vessels of whatever character. Received set of prints of Naval Gun Factory drawings of night electric lighting circuit for 6-pounders. Inspected magazines, temperature 52° - 54°. Powders OK.

10.36am: Began coaling. Draft forward 11’4”, aft 14’00”.

12.10pm: Steam schooner “Dora” arrived in port.

2.30pm: Finished coaling, receiving 76 tons from Alaska Commercial Company, Unalaska. Draft after coaling 12’8” forward, 14’2” aft. Keeping double sentry guard on wharf. Omitted quarters and drill on account of coaling ship.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW to NW airs. Overcast, cloudy, light rains. Smooth sea.

Granted usual liberty to crew. Liberty party returned on time.

11.00pm: “Dora” getting underway.

11.40pm: “Dora” ashore in harbor, falling tide; waited until morning to assist her.


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30 May 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NW to W airs. Overcast, cloudy, smooth sea.

Stowed away coaling gear and washed down decks. Put balance of stores on dock.

8.00am: Half masted colors.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW breezes to East breezes, partly cloudy.

Placed ensigns over graves of American and British sailors.

J. Gresham, Second Class Boy, and F. Stone, Fireman, sick and off duty. E.B. Olson, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty, he having been bitten by a dog in trying to stop fight on dock close to ship. Assistant Surgeon R.L. Waugh, US Public Health Service, received permanent commission as such and took his oath of office before the Commanding Officer, this day.

Put in office of the Commanding Officer, Bering Sea Fleet, one sprocket chain for target at rifle range, Unalaska, and one set stove linings for Coast Guard Hospital, Unalaska.

9.30am: Ran 180 fathoms 3” line to “Dora” and set a strain on it.

11.00am: Began heaving in line.

12.00pm: Fired 21 1-minute guns with port forward gun, in accordance with Article 3122-3 Regulations, US Coast Guard, after which masthead colors. Fired three volleys and sounded taps over graves of American and British seamen. Expended 21 saluting charges 6-pounder and 45 rounds .30 caliber blanks.

1.00pm: Line parted.

2.30pm: Ran two 6” lines bent together making 180 fathoms to “Dora” and took strain waiting for high water tonight. Inspected magazine, temperature 50° - 54°. Powder samples in good condition. Men employed in running lines in surf boat. Received radio “Thirty three Alnav” and complied with instructions in same.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to fresh SE breezes, partly cloudy, to overcast.

7.00pm: All barometers were standardized by Mr Summers of the US Weather Bureau.

Began hauling on hawser and heaved on it until 8.00pm when “Dora” floated, we having heaved on our hawser. Throughout day had two men on sentry duty on wharf.


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31 May 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.892, Long -166.534


Midnight to 9.00am:

Moderate SE to ESE breezes, partly cloudy to overcast and rainy.

Morning duties performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate ESE breeze to calm. Overcast and rainy.

J. Gresham, Second Class Boy, F. Stone, Fireman, and E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. Inspected magazine, temperature 51° - 55°. Powder OK. Made preparations for getting underway.

9.45am: Cast off from wharf and steamed around to Dutch Harbor, various courses.

10.10am: Made fast to wharf at Dutch Harbor; banked fires.

10.30am: Started taking on board freight from wrecked ship “St. Francis” and personal belongings of cannery crew for transportation to Kvichak River. Crew employed during day in stowing and securing freight. Omitted quarters and drills for that reason, hosed cockpit awning and closed in same with canvas to afford sleeping quarters for 42 men. Cleaned out forward coal bunker for 52 men. Provided for remaining members of cannery crew between others [?].


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SSW breeze. Overcast and rainy. Clearing latter part.

8.00pm: Finished receiving on board and stowing personal belongings of cannery crew. This consisted of all the baggage and personal effects of the shipwrecked people and about 200 tons of miscellaneous provisions and cannery outfits, brought from wrecked ship “St. Francis” in three schooner-loads. The main hold of this vessel was stowed full of trunks, the rest of the effects and freight being stowed on deck, properly secured, and protected by old sails and tarpaulins.


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Abstract:

Vacancies in crew 369

Vessels boarded American 2

General muster 1

Inspected ship 4

Quarters 12

Gun 4

General quarters 1

Infantry 3

Infantry on shore 1

Pistol 1

Fire 4

Collision 3

Boat 3

Abandon ship 2

Signal 16

Resuscitation 1

Beach apparatus instruction 1

Inspection clothing 1

Magazine inspection 31

Tested flood cock 4


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Record of attendance

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Record of attendance

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Record of attendance


[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Chester Le Grand Anderson

Ordinary Seaman



Also mentioned as Andersen
Rated Seaman on 4 May 1917

Jesse Clifton Ballard

Boy 2nd class



Rated Boy 1st class on 17 May 1917

Luther Elza Harris

Seaman

3 May 1917



Toyokichi Kato

Cook



Declared deserter on 3 May 1917

Bror Eric Berger Nyberg

Seaman



Declared deserter on 3 May 1917

Yasokichi Oka

Cook

3 May 1917


Joined from USCGC “Snohomish”

Oscar Seeland

Coxswain



Declared deserter on 3 May 1917

Frank Walter Willman

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned as Wellman
Rated Boy 1st class on 17 May 1917

Lucien Milo Van Zandt

Seaman



Also mentioned as Vanzandt
Rated Quartermaster on 4 May 1917


[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Constine Lestenkof


Aboard for transportation on 2 May 1917
Left at Unalaska on 29 May 1917

George Lekanof


Aboard for transportation on 2 May 1917
Left at Unalaska on 29 May 1917

J. C. Redpath


Aboard for transportation on 3 May 1917
Left at Unalaska on 29 May 1917

K. B. Birkeland


Aboard for transportation to Akutan on 3 May 1917
Left for schooner “Lillah” May on 17 May 1917

M. A. Hanson


Aboard for transportation to Akutan on 3 May 1917
Left for schooner “Lillah” May on 17 May 1917

Alex H. Proctor

US Bureau of Fisheries

Aboard for transportation to St George on 3 May 1917
Left at Unalaska on 29 May 1917

C. E. Compton

US Bureau of Fisheries

Aboard for transportation to St George on 3 May 1917
Left at Unalaska on 29 May 1917

Melvin B. Summers

US Weather Bureau

Aboard at Sitka for transportation to Unalaska on 8 May 1917



[Logs for June 1917 not available]



LOGS FOR JULY 1917


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Cover – July 1917

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Title page – July 1917


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain





Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers





Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant





Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers





David Patterson Marvin

3rd Lieutenant

1525 Madrona Drive, Seattle.
Mrs. Cathryn W. Marvin, 1525 Madrona Drive, Seattle, Washington.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant





Albert Wilson Clark

Ensign USNRF





Gysbert van S. Harvey

Ensign USNRF






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1 July 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light to gentle SE breeze overcast, rain to drizzling weather.

Crew employed with routine work.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle to light SE breeze; overcast and drizzling.

A. Petanz, Coxswain, sick and off duty. H.E. Gregory, Second Class Boy, probation expires this day, satisfactory. Received this day stationery on current requisition. B. Nyberg, Seaman restricted to the ship pending action of Court Martial. Crew granted usual Liberty. All unnecessary work suspended.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE breeze to light airs to calm; overcast and drizzling.

Liberty party returned on time. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 59°, powder OK.


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2 July 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable airs to calm; overcast and drizzling.

Crew employed with morning routine and rigging coaling gear.

8.00am: Started coaling. Draft before coaling 12’6" forward, 14’ aft. H. Petanz, Coxswain, returned to duty.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs; overcast, drizzling rain first part.

Coaled ship.

3.10pm: Finished coaling, having received from Alaska Commercial Company 115 tons steam coal. Draft after coaling 14’3" forward, 14’1" aft. Washed down and stowed coaling gear. Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling ship. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 54° - 58°

2.55pm: Schooner “Halcyon” in coming alongside wharf, rammed same; wharf not damaged, “Halcyon” only slightly damaged.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; overcast; raining latter part.

Commanding Officer called on Commanding Officer of USS “Saturn”.


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3 July 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light North airs; overcast to mostly cloudy.

Crew employed washing down and cleaning ship after coaling.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to gentle SW breezes; partly cloudy.

Crew cleaned after coaling, and touched up paintwork.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell and Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane sick and off duty, having had their tonsils removed by the surgeons of USRC “Bear” and “Unalga”.

1.00pm: Held quarters, infantry drill on shore, and gun drill. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Received Headquarters’ radiogram 15402. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 58°, and powder sample. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SW and South to fresh South breezes; cloudy.

Board met on “Bear” to consider leaking boiler.


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4 July 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Fresh South to strong SW breezes; cloudy.

Washed down.

8.00am: Full dressed ship. At the request of K.B. Birkeland, President, North Pacific Sea Products Company, sent ship’s surgeon to Akutan to perform operation for appendicitis on Mrs Williamson, wife of foreman of that company.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh SW breeze to light variable airs; partly to mostly cloudy.

Suspended all unnecessary work and observed the day as a holiday.

12.00pm: Fired national salute of 21 guns. Expended 21 saluting charges. During salute port forward gun broke rack shaft catch.

First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton and Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet served on Special Board of Survey on board USRC “Bear”, CG. First Lieutenant L.C. Covell and Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane sick and off duty.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 59°. Probation period for Boy Second Class M.H. Kruger expires this day, satisfactory.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate variable breezes to light airs; mostly cloudy.

At sunset, undressed ship


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5 July 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable airs to gentle WSW breezes; mostly cloudy.

Crew performed morning routine. Prepared to unmoor ship.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to strong SW breeze and fresh SSW breeze. Partly cloudy.

Remained at wharf on account of low tide and strong SW breeze. Crew employed stowing coaling bends in hold and in general cleaning.

W.J. Walker, Fireman, sick and off duty. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler Delivered to Commanding Officer of USS “Saturn” certain articles of uniform clothing, taking receipts for some on form 2556.

3.00pm: Quarters, held infantry drill on shore. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 58°. First Lieutenant L.C. Covell and Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SSW breeze, mostly cloudy.

4.15pm: Closed up, filled, and tested forward boiler, filled fresh water tanks.

7.10pm: Finished filling fresh water tanks.

7.15pm: Unmoored ship and stood out into outer harbor to make room at wharf for USS “Saturn” and wait for mail steamer due to arrive tomorrow.

7.35pm: Anchored in 15½ fathoms, 60 fathoms port chain. At request of Commanding Officer of “Saturn” received on board Wardroom Steward Roy A. Petty USN for transportation to Valdez, Alaska, to be transferred to Cordova Radio Station, in accordance with Headquarters’ letter of March 21 1917. His subsistence to be paid by Navy Department.

Ship’s Surgeon on duty at Akutan to perform operation for appendicitis of the wife of the foreman, Mr. Williamson, of the North Pacific Sea Products Company.


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6 July 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.88, Long -166.52


Midnight to 9.00am:

Fresh to gentle SW breeze, North to variable air and calm. Partly clear.

Crew washed down and performed routine work. Y. Oka, Cook, honorably discharged this day, expiration full term subsequent enlistment for clothing credit, discharge #6340.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light N to NNE airs to calm; partly cloudy.

F.W. Willman, First Class Boy, rated Ordinary Seaman this day. Crew employed with morning routine.

10.00am: Boat drill, signal drill. W.J. Walker, Fireman, sick and off duty. Received from Postmaster Unalaska 6 sacks of mail for San Francisco and 2 sacks for Valdez. Aired bedding.

2.30pm: Quarters, followed by collision drill; abandon ship and fire drill.

2.35pm: Mustered officers and crew and published Special Order No. 16 Coast Guard.

2.58.20pm: Fire alarm; 2.58.45pm: First water; 2.59.10pm: All water.

3.30pm: Liberty party went ashore. Received mail from USRC “Bear” to be delivered to the postmaster at Valdez.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NE airs; cloudy to overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder, temperature 54° - 58°. Liberty party returned on time.

4.00pm: Ship’s Surgeon returned from Akutan. Mr. M.B. Summers, US Weather Bureau, left vessel this day and went on board “Bear” for transportation to Pribilof Islands and Nome.


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7 July 1917


Off Battery Point, Alaska

Lat 54.01, Long -165.99


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light SSW breeze; overcast.

Crew employed with morning routine. Received on board from Postmaster Unalaska one sack of mail for Valdez, and from USS “Saturn” two packages of mail to be registered at Valdez.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs; overcast to mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

Prepared to get underway. Sent surfboat to Unalaska for mail.

8.50am: Surfboat returned.

8.55am: Up anchor, stood out of harbor

9.00am: Over log (15.8) course N½E.

10.06am: (25.1) Priest Rock abeam, distant 2 miles.

10.08am: (25.6) Course NE¾N.

10.25am: (28.1) Course E½N.

11.16am: (35.6) Course E¾N and so to end. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Received 11 copies Coast Guard General Order No 17. Received one copy “War Instructions for United States Merchant Vessels”.

First Lieutenant L.C. Covell returned to duty. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane sick and off duty. Fireman W.J. Walker sick and off duty. Seaman R.J. Desmond rated this day Acting Coxswain as of July 1, 1917. Seaman C.L. Anderson rated this day Acting Coxswain as of July 1, 1917. Crew employed in regular Saturday cleaning.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

SE airs to calm, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Course E¾N. Battery Point Rocks abeam, distance 2.9 miles. Rootok Island Peak abeam, distance 5.7 miles.

In log to overhaul at 3.45pm (73.1). Right tangent Avatanak Island N⅛W, 4.8 miles distant.

5.57pm: Out log (74.1) and so ends watch. All bearings and course by standard compass. Yasokichi Oka re-enlisted as Cook, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit. U. Yamabe, Wardroom Steward, honorably discharged this day expiration full term original enlistment for clothing credit, discharge #6341. Tested flood cock.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Calm; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course E¾N, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Calm to light SW airs; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

6.45pm: (97.9) Course ENE¼E by standard compass and so to end of watch. Inspected powder and magazine, temperature 57° - 60°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW airs to breezes; cloudy to overcast; foggy part of watch; smooth sea.

Sounded fog signal at times. Course ENE⅛E, standard compass, throughout.


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8 July 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 54.38, Long -160.77


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light SSW to SW airs; overcast; foggy to misty; drizzling latter part; smooth sea.

On course ENE¼E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SSW airs; overcast; drizzling, and foggy; smooth sea.

Crew washed down deck and carried on morning routine.

4.00am: (78.1) Course NE½E and so to end of watch.


8.00am to meridian:

Light breeze SSW to SW. Partly clear to overcast and foggy, smooth sea.

Omitted all work not routine. Uneshichi Yamabe re-enlisted as Wardroom Steward, subsequent enlistment for clothing. Course NE¼E standard compass. Set all clocks ahead 30 minutes. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane and W.J. Walker, Fireman, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light West breeze to airs; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NE½E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light SW airs; mostly cloudy, smooth sea.

4.57pm: (86.6) Course NE⅞E, standard compass.

4.40pm: Set clocks ahead 30 minutes. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable airs to SW and variable breeze, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Course NE⅞E, standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light WSW breezes; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NE⅞E.

8.00pm: By cross bearings found that log had overrun since 8.00pm yesterday, 21.6 miles.

8.15pm: Took in log rotator and bent adjusting pins against the pitch of the blade.

8.20pm: Put log over.

8.30pm: (18.2) Left tangent Simeonof Island NNW¾W, left tangent Point Farewell WxS.

8.50pm: (21.2) Course NE and so to end. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


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9 July 1917

Chirikof Island, Alaska

Lat 55.55, Long -155.77


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light West airs and breezes; cloudy; smooth.

On course NE, standard compass, throughout


4.00am to 8.00am:

Westerly airs to calm and NW airs, partly clear. Smooth sea.

Course NE.

7.30am: Semidi Islands bearing NxW½W, 48 miles distant. Crew washed down and employed with routine work.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NW to West airs; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NE, standard compass, throughout. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane and Fireman W.J. Walker sick and off duty.

9.22am: Log still overrunning about 10%, determined from observations of the sun and bearings of Chirikof Island, took in same (31.0). Fitted new line, 300 feet long, to rotator.

10.37am: Over log (31.0).

11.00am: (34.0) Nagai Rocks bore N¼W and right tangent Chirikof Island NxE½E, bearings by standard compass. Held gun drill, signal drill and dotter practice. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

West to variable and WSW airs, partly clear. Smooth sea.

Course NE.

12.30pm: Changed course to NNE¾E.

3.12pm: (67.7) North Cape Chirikof Island W¾N, distance 15 miles. Crew painting and variously employed.

3.00pm: Signal drill

3.30pm: Quarters, general quarters and beach apparatus drill. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light WSW airs; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NNE¾E, standard compass, throughout,

4.07pm: Delivered to Seaman B.E.B. Nyberg copy of charges and specifications proffered against him by Captain F.G. Dodge, US Coast Guard.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light WSW airs; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NNE¾E, standard compass, throughout. Powder and magazine inspected, temperature 58° - 62°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs; overcast; rainy part of watch; smooth.

11.13pm: (34.5) Sitkinak Island East point abeam, distant 10.1 miles. Course NNE¾E, standard compass, throughout.


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10 July 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 57.62, Long -151.42


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light variable airs; overcast; raining latter part; smooth sea.

On course NNE¾E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light airs to light SE breeze; overcast and drizzling; smooth sea.

On course NNE¾E throughout, standard compass. Crew washed down deck and followed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW breeze, overcast and passing showers, smooth sea.

On course NNE¾E.

9.00am: (15.9) Hauled up N4°E for Seward, to repair condenser which had developed a leak and was salting up boiler; the water in boiler showing 290 grains chlorine to the gallon and hot well showing 10 grains to the gallon.

10.00am: Gun drill and dotter practice.

10.30am: Signal drill.

11.00am: Steamer bound to the North-eastward passed about 10 miles astern. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane sick and off duty, W.J. Walker, Fireman, sick and off duty. All courses by standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm

Light variable airs; overcast and drizzling; smooth sea.

On course N4°E, standard compass, throughout.

3.00pm: Signal drill

3.30pm: Quarters.

3.31.40pm: Fire alarm: 3.32.20pm: First water; 3.32.30pm: All water.

3.35pm: Collision drill.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light South airs; overcast; drizzling rain; smooth.

On course N4°E throughout. Summary Court met in the case of Seaman B. Nyberg.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Calm to light North-easterly airs, overcast and fog. Smooth sea.

Inspected powder and magazine, temperature 60° - 62°. Vessel on course N4°E, standard compass, throughout watch.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light North airs to gentle North breeze; overcast and hazy; drizzling first part.

On course N4°E, standard compass, throughout. Gave Boy First Class H. Simonson one hour’s extra duty for neglect of duty in Wardroom.

8.00pm: Slowed to 60 rpm on account of thick weather to avoid making land before daylight.


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11 July 1917

Seward, Alaska

Lat 60.118, Long -149.430


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle NNE to NE breezes; foggy to cloudy; choppy sea.

12.20am: Reduced speed to 45 turns on account of thick weather.

2.20am: Weather clearing, made land on port bow, increased speed to 75 turns. Course N4°E throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate to light NE breeze and Northerly airs, overcast and light rains. Smooth sea.

5.00am: Changed course to North¼W.

5.34am: Seal Rocks abeam bearing W2°N. Changed course to NxW¼W (69.6).

6.30am: NNW½W (77.0).

7.00am: NW (81.4). Standing in for entrance of Resurrection Bay.

7.15am: Started fire in forward boiler, followed routine. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs, changing to North and SE then to calm; overcast and drizzling; smooth sea.

On course NW.

8.45am: Steam formed in forward boiler.

9.05am: (99.7) Stood various courses into Resurrection Bay.

10.50am: (15.9) In log.

11.15am: Made fast to wharf, Seward. Notified Seward Postmaster to take Unalaska mail. Engineer’s force repairing condenser.

12.05pm: Cut in forward boiler; cut out after boiler. Fires were gotten on the forward boiler for the reason that the after boiler had become badly salted through a leak in the condenser and it was thought necessary to examine the after boiler to see if the same has been injured by the salt.

Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane sick and off duty. W.J. Walker, Fireman, sick and off duty. Magazine and powder inspected, temperature 60° - 62°.

3.00pm: Quarters, pistol drill, signal drill. Registered two packages received from USS “Saturn” at Unalaska.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to variable airs; overcast, drizzling.

Liberty party went ashore. Seward Postmaster has not taken mail having been notified twice today.


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12 July 1917

Seward, Alaska

Lat 60.118, Long -149.430


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; partly cloudy.

Crew washed down deck and carried on morning routine. Engineer’s force repairing condenser.

C. Hecht Second Class Boy given 2 hours’ extra duty for neglect of duty in Wardroom. R.J. Desmond, Acting Coxswain, and C.L. Anderson, Acting Coxswain, left the ship without permission at 6.55am returning about 7.45am. Liberty party returned on time. Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane returned to duty.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to light Southerly breeze; mostly cloudy.

W.J. Walker, Fireman, returned to duty. R.J. Desmond’s rating of Acting Coxswain revoked this day in accordance with Article 357, paragraph 9, Regulations, US Coast Guard. Restricted to limits of the vessel for 30 days for leaving ship without permission. C.L. Anderson’s rating of Acting Coxswain revoked this day in accordance with Article 357, paragraph 9, Regulations, US Coast Guard. Restricted to limits of the vessel for 30 days for leaving ship without permission.

10.00am to 11.00am: Held signal and infantry drills. Carpenter finished making new gangway. Crew employed cleaning, painting new gangway and anchor windlass.

2.30pm: Held quarters and signal drill. Delivered to Postmaster Seward, Alaska, nine sacks mail received from Postmaster Unalaska, taking receipt for same. Received from Seward Dock approximately 20000 gallons fresh water purchased at a flat rate of ten dollars. Engineer’s force finished repairing condenser; filled after boiler and all tanks with fresh water.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Southerly breezes, mostly cloudy to overcast.

Granted usual liberty to the watch, and to watchkeepers off watch. Acting Quartermaster N.C. Ronberg failed to return to take his watch at midnight.


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13 July 1917

Seward Alaska

Lat 59.87, Long -148.86


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light Southerly airs to calm; overcast; raining latter part.

Acting Quartermaster N.C. Ronberg returned on board. Seaman A.M. Clark returned on board intoxicated and disorderly and was not in condition to take his sentry watch at 2.00am.

Crew performed morning routine and prepared to get underway. N.C. Ronberg’s rating of Acting Quartermaster revoked this day in accordance with Article 357, paragraph 9, Regulations, US Coast Guard. Resumes rating of Acting Coxswain as of this day. Is restricted to limits of the vessel for 30 days for absence without leave. A.M. Clark, Seaman, is restricted to the limits of the vessel for 30 days for not taking his watch and for being drunk and disorderly.


8.00am to meridian:

South to Easterly light breezes; overcast, drizzling rain and fog.

8.05am: Underway.

8.15am: (15.7) Out log various courses

9.06am: (22.2) Caines Head abeam.

9.45am: (22.4) Course ESE, Hive Island on starboard beam.

10.14am: (31.0) Barwell Island bearing NNW. Course NExE¼E. Crew employed with usual routine work and stowing the lines below

10.30am: Signal drill. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle NExN breeze. overcast; smooth sea.

On course NexE¼E.

1.00pm: (53.3) Course NE¼E by standard compass.

2.40pm: (66.6) Stood various courses through Latouche Passage.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters, gun drill, resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle North breezes to various airs to light North breeze; overcast, drizzling rain at times; smooth sea.

Stood up Latouche Passage into Montague Strait, and into Snug Harbor, where anchored at 6.10pm, in 16¾ fathoms of water, to 60 fathoms of starboard chain. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 59° - 61°.


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14 July 1917

Busby Island, Alaska

Lat 60.91, Long -146.88


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light North to NxE breezes; overcast; drizzling first part.

6.00am: Up anchor, over log (95.2), stood NxE out of Snug Harbor.

7.40am: (6.6) Course NxW¼W.

7.58am: (9.1) Course NNE⅝E. Watch ends on course NNE⅝E, Seal Island Light bearing SExE¼E, distant 1.3 miles. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew holystoning spar deck and engaged in regular Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate, fresh to light NE breeze, changing to gentle variable breeze. Overcast and drizzling, smooth sea.

8.40am: (14.6) Course N⅛W.

10.35am: (29.5) Course NxW¼W.

11.00am: General muster, published Articles for the Government of the Navy and sentence of Summary Court Martial in case of B. Nyberg, Seaman. Crew performed usual Saturday cleaning.

11.25am: (37.2) Course N½E, standard compass, Bligh Reef buoy bearing E¼N, standard compass, distant 2.1 miles, and so to end of watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Light various airs to calm. Overcast and drizzling rain. Smooth sea.

Course N½E.

1.21pm: Middle Rock Light abeam (54.0).

1.30pm: Courses various for Valdez wharf.

2.10pm: Passing Fort Liscum showing ship’s numerals, GVHS.

2.20pm: (61.9) In log.

2.25pm: Hauled down ship’s numerals.

2.45pm: Made fast to wharf at Valdez, Alaska, and banked fires.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, drizzling.

Commanding Officer went on shore and conferred with Clerk of District Court in his office and was informed that it was the Governor’s desire that the Commanding Officer detail officers from this vessel to take the military census at all the canneries to the Westward, including Bristol Bay, but that the registration certificates and cards had not as yet arrived and [the officers] should have to wait for their arrival, probably in the next mail, due here in five days. Called on US District Judge Brown and US Marshal Brennerman.

4.00pm: Granted usual liberty to one watch. Sentry posted on wharf. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 58° - 62°, tested flood cock.


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15 July 1917

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 61.126, Long -146.345


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, overcast, hazy to foggy.

Morning duties performed.

7.00am: Liberty men returned on time


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to calm, overcast and drizzling rain.

10.00am: Liberty given to port watch until 7.00am July 16. All unnecessary work suspended for the day.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast to drizzling rain.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 58° - 62°.


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16 July 1917

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 61.126, Long -146.345


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast to overcast and drizzling rain.

Crew preparing ship for coaling.

8.00am: Started to coal ship, draft before coaling forward 13’2”, aft 14’3”. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light West airs; overcast, drizzling; rainy.

Crew coaling ship.

2.15pm: Finished coaling having taken aboard 70 tons steaming coal from Valdez Dock Company. Draft after coaling 14’3” forward, 14’3” aft. Quarters and drills omitted because of coaling ship.

4.00pm: Liberty party went ashore. Commanding Officer conferred with Clerk of District Court regarding registration.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs first part, changing to gentle to moderate to fresh WSW to SW breeze; overcast, drizzling and rainy.

Inspected powder and magazine, temperature 57° - 59°. In port awaiting arrival of steamer “Northwestern” with registration papers and cards.


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17 July 1917

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 61.126, Long -146.345


Midnight to 9.00am:

Variable gentle to light breeze, changing to calm. Overcast, cloudy, drizzling.

Crew washed down deck and followed morning routine.

7.00am: Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW breeze to light West airs; overcast; cloudy; passing showers and drizzling rain.

Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout. Making new grips for dinghy, cleaning, and variously employed.

H. Gregory, Boy Second Class, given two hours’ extra duty and restricted to vessel during stay at Valdez, for neglect of duty. L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.

1.00pm: Quarters. Held clothing inspection, shifted bags and hammocks. Commanding Officer conferred with Clerk, District Court, regarding registration.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast; occasional drizzling rain.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 7.00am tomorrow.

7.20pm: Wardroom Steward Roy A. Petty USN left vessel to proceed by steamer to Cordova, Alaska.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 60°. Waiting arrival of steamer “Northwestern” with registration cards and supplies.


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18 July 1917

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 61.126, Long -146.345


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; overcast to mostly cloudy; misty and drizzling first part.

1.05am: Cast off from wharf to allow steamer “Admiral Farragut” to dock, stood out into midstream. Drifted until 2.00am.

2.20am: Made fast to Valdez Dock Company wharf. Crew performed morning routine. Liberty party returned on time.

7.00am: Cast off from wharf to allow steamer “Kingfisher” to coal. Stood out clear of wharves and drifted.

9.00am: Came alongside City wharf and made fast.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm and WSW airs; overcast.

L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. Honorably discharged Ship’s Writer R.H. Copley, on expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment; discharge No 6342.

Received 50 gallons Pearl Oil from the Valdez Mercantile Company. Crew scrubbed side and made sword mat. Held dotter drill.

2.30pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet was sworn in as Chief Registrar, and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey as Assistant Registrars, all having reported to Arthur Lang and F.A. Brennerman, members of the Registration Conscription Board for Alaska, Third Division.

3.30pm: Held quarters, gun, signal and resuscitation drills. Awaiting arrival of steamer “Northwestern” with registration cards and supplies.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm and light, variable airs; overcast; drizzling rain.

Granted liberty to one watch until 7.00am tomorrow. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 56° - 60°.


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19 July 1917

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 61.126, Long -146.345


Midnight to 9.00am:

Variable airs to calm; overcast; drizzling rain to hazy.

Scrubbed bags and hammocks. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, drizzling first part.

Commanding Officer conferred with Clerk of District Court with reference to registration. Vessel remaining in port waiting for registration blanks.

L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, and L.E. Harris, Seaman, sick and off duty. Held signal drill. Men employed scrubbing bags and hammocks, and variously.

2.30pm: Quarters followed by signal, resuscitation and infantry drills

3.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 6.30am tomorrow. Honorably discharged George Cook, Acting Machinist First Class, expiration full term subsequent enlistment. Re-enlisted Richard Copley as Ship’s Writer, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit. This under provisions of Article 334 (a), Coast Guard Regulations


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm, overcast to clear.

Received Headquarters’ letter of July 6, 1917, directing this vessel to continue the Seal Island Patrol until September 20, 1917 or later. Received 11 copies of Circular letter #31, Coast Guard. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 56° - 60°.

10.30pm: Received from Clerk of US District Court registration cards and certificates for taking military census.


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20 July 1917

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 60.64, Long -147.16


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm and mostly clear.

12.30am: P. Arcia, Fireman, E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, and B.M. Johnston, Bugler, returned on board drunk and disorderly. Followed morning routine.

2.00am: L.M. Van Zandt, Acting Quartermaster, and J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, took clothing from person of Bugler B.M. Johnston and covered his body with fish scraps and red ink.

7.00am: Cast off from wharf and stood down Port Valdez, various courses.

7.25am: Fort Liscum abeam, over log (61.5).


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light WSW airs; clear and smooth sea.

8.40am: (70.9) Entrance to Valdez Narrows, course S⅛W.

10.25am: (84.9) Course S⅜E, Bligh Island buoy abeam 2 miles. Dotter, signal and infantry drills, one sight [illegible] broken, Springfield rifle during infantry drill. Men variously employed. Sick and off duty L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, and L.E. Harris. Seaman.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to light WSW to variable breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

Stood various courses around Seal Island.

1.58pm: (13.1) Course S½E, standard compass, and so to end of watch.

Re-enlisted George Cook as Oiler First Class this day and rated him Acting Machinist First Class, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit. Seaman L.E. Harris and L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. Deck Court met for trial of certain persons.

3.30pm: Quarters; physical drill, collision drill.

3.57.20pm: Fire alarm; 3.57.50pm: First water; 3.58.30pm: All water.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light SxE breezes to variable airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

5.08pm: (39.0) Course SSE½E, standard compass.

5.24pm: (41. 0) Stood various courses into Hanning Bay.

5.30pm: (41.7) In log.

5.43pm: Anchored in Hanning Bay in 13 fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires.


6.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

9.00pm: Opened envelope containing codes signal call change No. 3 and placed the same in effect as directed by Alnav radio 44. Destroyed by burning Radio Signal Call Change No. 2: Delay in placing Radio Signal Call Change No. 3 is due to delayed transmission of Alnav radio 44 which was not received until this day. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 60°. Continued on next page.


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6.00pm to midnight:

(Continued) Findings and sentences of Deck Courts held this day: Number 1, B.M. Johnston, Bugler, drunkenness, sentence, to lose $10.80, extra police duties for 15 hours; Number 2. P. Ascia Fireman, drunkenness, loss of pay $19.30 and extra police duties for 15 hours; Number 3. E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver drunkenness and using obscene and disrespectful language towards his superior Officer, loss of pay $21.60 and 30 hours’ extra police duty; Number 4. L.M. Van Zandt, Acting Quartermaster, scandalous conduct, loss of pay $9.24; Number 5. J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, scandalous conduct, loss of pay $1.44, ten hours’ extra police duty. All of the accused men informed of the sentences.


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21 July 1917

Seward, Alaska

Lat 60.118, Long -149.430


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light Westerly breeze and partly clear.

2.50am: Underway and out of Hanning Bay. Course SW¾S, standard compass.

2.55am: Over log (41.7).


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light to fresh West breeze, partly clear, smooth sea. On course SW¾S.

4.23am: (54.5) SWxW¼W and so to end. Crew followed usual routine. L.E. Harris, Seaman, and L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle to light West breeze to light airs; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses through Resurrection Bay.

10.35am: (100.4) In log.

11.00am: Made fast to wharf, Seward. Came into Seward, Alaska, to obtain fresh meat and vegetables for the general mess, as they could not be obtained at Valdez, and to fill tanks with fresh water, as fresh water at Valdez contained 10 grains chlorine per gallon and could not be used in boilers.

2.45pm: Underway.

2.50pm: Out log (100.4). Stood various courses down Resurrection Bay and so ends watch.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light West to SW breeze; cloudy; smooth.

5.22pm: (20.6) Pilot Rock, course SSE¼E, standard compass.

6.00pm: (25.3) Course S⅝E.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light to gentle SW breezes; mostly cloudy to overcast; smooth sea.

On course S⅞E.

7.05pm: (33.7) Seal Rocks NW⅞W, 2 miles distant, course SSW¾W.

7.15pm: (35.0) Course S¼W and so ends.

8.00pm: (40.8) Seal Rocks N¾W, 9½ miles distant. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder sample, tested flood cock. Temperatures 56° - 64°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to strong SW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth to moderate sea.

Received 25 copies Form No. 2503, Report of Transfer of Enlisted Person, and 20 copies Form No. 2576, Commissary Report. Vessel on course S¼W, standard compass, throughout watch.


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22 July 1917

Ugak island, Alaska

Lat 57.40, Long -151.85


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh to light WSW breeze; overcast; moderate sea.

2.35am: Sighted steamer two points on the port bow, bound North. Course S¼W, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light WSW breezes to light South airs; overcast; moderate sea.

On course S¼W, standard compass, throughout. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.

7.30am: Sighted vessel one point off port bow, could not make out character of same.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW breeze to fresh SSW breeze, overcast, moderate sea.

9.00am: Increased speed to 86 turns to try and make Sitkinak Strait before dark.

10.20am: (56.7) Course S¾W.

10.45am: (60.0) Course SWxS. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew employed with usual routine. L.E. Harris, Seaman, and L.D. Giffin, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh SSW to strong SWxS to fresh SSW breeze; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

On course SWxS by standard compass.

12.47pm: (76.1) Changed course to SW½S, standard compass.

3.10pm: (94.4) Changed course to SWxS, standard compass, and so to end of watch.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Strong SSW breezes, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course SWxS, standard compass, throughout watch.


6.00pm to midnight:

Strong to fresh SSW breezes; partly cloudy to overcast, foggy to windward and raining latter part; moderate sea.

On course SWxS.

6.35pm: (21.5) Course W⅛N.

7.00pm: Stood various courses into mouth of Three Saints Bay.

7.45pm: In log (32.0).

8.20pm: Anchored in 7½ fathoms, 45 fathoms starboard chain, Nunamiut Spit bearing West, ¾ mile. Came into Three Saints Bay and anchored in order to avoid passage through Sitkinak Strait in darkness and threatening thick weather.

11.15pm: Veered to 75 fathoms starboard chain. All courses by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 60°.


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23 July 1917

Cape Alitak, Alaska

Lat 56.83, Long -154.30


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh SSW breezes to calm to gentle SW breezes; overcast to mostly clear, smooth to moderate sea.

5.00am: Up anchor, over log (32.0), stood out of Three Saints Bay.

5.20am: (34.3) Headland abeam, course SxE¾E.

6.26am: Two Headed Island abeam, distant 1.7 miles.

7.00am: (47.7) Course SxW¼W and so ends. All courses by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate WSW to West, changing to fresh West breeze; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

Stood various courses through Sitkinak Strait. Watch ends standing in Alitak Bay.

10.00am: Gun drill.

10.15am: Signal drill; dotter practice. L.E. Harris, Seaman, sick and off duty. L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, returned to duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate West breeze; cloudy, smooth.

Stood various courses up Alitak Bay, and, at 1.05pm, anchored in the entrance to Kempff Bay, in 15 fathoms of water, to 45 fathoms starboard chain. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

2.15pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet, Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey, with two men left vessel in the power launch with the dinghy in tow to proceed to Olga Bay, a distance of 24 miles, for the purpose of taking the military census at the Olga Bay cannery.

3.30pm: Quarters, physical drill.

3.35.40pm: Sounded fire alarm, first water 3.36.00pm; all water 3.36.10pm.

3.36.10pm: Held collision drill, signal and resuscitation drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle West to light WNW airs; cloudy and overcast; smooth.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 56° - 60°.


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24 July 1917

Alitak Bay, Alaska

Lat 56.93, Long -154.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to light WNW breeze. Overcast.

Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle WNW to West breezes, overcast, partly cloudy.

Vessel awaiting return of officers and men taking census at Olga Bay cannery. L.E. Harris, Seaman, sick and off duty. Men employed variously.

2.00pm: Quarters followed by signal, boat, gun, resuscitation, and infantry drills.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle West breezes, partly cloudy.

7.45pm: Launch and officers and men returned having taken the military census of the cannery at Olga Bay. Prepared to get underway.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light West to strong WxS breezes; overcast to cloudy; smooth to moderate sea.

8.05pm: Underway, stood various courses out of Alitak Bay.

8.10pm: (87.0) Over log.

8.55pm: (93.2) Cape Alitak bearing WSW¾W, course SxW½W.

9.06pm: (94.2) Course SW½W, and so watch ends. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.


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25 July 1917

Off Atkulik Island, Alaska

Lat 56.28, Long -157.40


Midnight to 4.00am

Strong WSW breezes, partly cloudy, choppy sea.

Vessel on course SW½W, standard compass, throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate to fresh SW breeze, partly cloudy, choppy sea.

Followed morning routine. Vessel on course SW½W, standard compass, throughout watch.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to fresh breeze, partly clear, moderate sea.

8.52am: Changed course (75.4) to SWxW½W. Crew variously employed, signal practice.

11.16am: Changed course (94.9) to SWxW. W.E. Stoval, Second Class Boy, period of probation expires this day. Satisfactory. L.E. Harris, Seaman returned to duty. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to strong West breezes, partly cloudy, choppy sea.

Stood various courses in between Tuliumnit Point and Kak Island into Chignik Bay.

3.00pm: Held signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by gun drill.

3.40pm: (31.4) In log. Watch ends vessel standing into Anchorage Bay.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate WNW gale; cloudy; choppy sea.

Stood into Anchorage Bay, and at 4.15pm anchored off Northwestern Fisheries Company cannery, in 19 fathoms of water, to 60 fathoms starboard chain.

4.15pm: Registrars for the military census went ashore.

5.45pm: Ensigns Clark and Harvey, Assistant Registrars, returned. Second Class Boy H.E. Gregory given 6 hours’ extra duty for inattention to duty.


6.00pm to midnight:

Strong to fresh WNW and various breezes, partly clear.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 60°.

Obtained information at Chignik cannery radio station that Herendeen Bay and Port Moller canneries had closed down on account of making no catch and that people had left.

Swore in a cannery representative at the North Western Fisheries Company, Columbia River Packers’ Association and Alaska Packers’ Association Canneries to take the military census at each cannery.

10.30pm: Second Lieutenant M.W. Torbet returned from trip to Alaska Packers’ Association Cannery.


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26 July 1917

Off Paul Island, Alaska

Lat 55.68, Long -159.05


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate to light WSW breezes; overcast to mostly clear, smooth sea.

3.55am: Up anchor, over log (31.4). Stood out of Anchorage Bay and Chignik Bay.

6.30am: Chankliut Island W¾S, distant 4 miles, log (52.1). Course SSW¼W and so to end. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light breeze to light airs to gentle SW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course SSW¼W, standard compass.

10.15am: (82.5) Course SW⅜W, standard compass, and so to end of watch.

10.00am: Pistol drill.

10.30am: Signal drill, dotter practice, infantry drill. Crew employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to moderate and fresh SW breeze, partly clear to overcast and drizzling rain. Smooth sea.

2.25pm: (15.9) Kupreanof Point abeam, distance 2 miles. Course SW¼S, standard compass, crew employed making sword mat and variously.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters. Watch ends, approaching Gorman Strait.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate to gentle SW breezes, overcast, rainy, smooth sea.

5.13pm: (38.2) Cape Devine bearing NxW½W, distant 2.0 miles. Course W⅞S.

5.52pm: (42.0) Course W½N and so watch ends. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SW airs; overcast; raining.

On course W½N.

6.40pm: (50.6) Course NW½W into Balboa Bay.

7.50pm: (60.3) In log, stood into Western bight, Balboa Bay, for anchorage. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 60°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, drizzling to raining.

Stood into West part of Balboa Bay where at 8.15pm anchored in 16 fathoms water, 60 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires.


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27 July 1917

Balboa Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.36, Long -161.08


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light variable airs. Overcast, rainy.

Morning duties performed.

6.15am: Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey left vessel to proceed to head of bay and across portage to Herendeen Bay for purpose of taking military census of canneries in that vicinity and to await arrival of “Unalga” at Port Moller; orders of Commanding Officer dated July 26, 1917.


8.00am to meridian:

Light East airs to gentle NE breezes; overcast; rainy; smooth to groundswell from South.

8.45am: Underway, picked up launch returning from having landed Ensigns Clark and Harvey, and stood out of Balboa Bay, 80 turns to reach King’s Cove cannery before dark.

10.15am: (68.4) Cape Aliaksin abeam, distant 1.5 miles, course SW⅝S, standard compass. Gull Island abeam. Crew cleaning boats and gun covers.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to fresh variable breezes, overcast, rainy, smooth sea.

12.30pm: (88.0) Seal Cape close abeam

3.20pm: (12.6) Arch Point close abeam, stood various courses to Westward between Dolgoi Island and mainland. Men employed variously.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.20pm: Quarters followed by physical drill.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate to strong SW to moderate SSE breeze, moderate gale middle part. Overcast and rain.

Stood into King’s Cove, various courses.

6.25pm: In log (38.5).

6.35pm: Anchored off cannery wharf in 21 fathoms water, 55 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires.

6.40pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet went ashore to take military census of King Cove cannery and then to proceed by cannery tender to Thin Point and Ikatan Bay canneries to take the military census at those places. This vessel to pick up Lieutenant Torbet off Cape Pankof at 11.00am tomorrow.

Inspected magazine, temperature 56° - 60°. Powder OK.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SSE to calm to light South airs, overcast, smooth.


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28 July 1917

King Cove, Alaska

Lat 54.75, Long -163.11


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light airs to breeze S to WSW, strong breeze latter part. Overcast and fog, to partly clear. Started regular Saturday cleaning.

6.50am: Underway and stood out of King Cove to Westward.

6.55am: Over log (38.5).

7.55am: West end Fox Island, distance ½ mile, course SSW¾W, standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle to moderate variable breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

9.10am: Passed American gas schooner “Hunter” of San Francisco, bound to the Westward.

9.30am: (58.5) Umga Island bearing SExE, distant 0.5 miles, course SWxS.

10.38am: (67.7) Course WNW½W.

11.10am: (72.2) Stood various courses up toward Ikatan Bay.

11.20am: (73.7) In log.

11.25am: Stopped and sent ship’s surgeon on board American gas schooner “Empress” to attend man with broken leg. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet returned on board from “Empress” having sworn in representatives as Registrar at Pacific American Fisheries Company canneries at King Cove and Ikatan Bay and Jockey Salmon Company cannery, Morzhovoi Bay, to take military census.

Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey absent this day on duty with reference to military census. Standing by waiting for ship’s surgeon. Using engines occasionally to maintain position. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Held boat drill.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light South to moderate SW breeze, cloudy; smooth to moderate sea.

12.15pm: (23.7) Ship’s surgeon returned, having treated man with broken leg on “Empress”; stood various courses to a position, Cape Pankof abeam, distant .6 miles, when, at 1.20, (82.9) course SW¾W, standard compass.

3.27pm: (98.7) Cape Lazaref outer pinnacle abeam, distant 3.5 miles.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle SW to SSW breezes, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course SW¾W, standard compass, throughout watch.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate to gentle SSW breezes; overcast; moderate swell.

6.00pm: (18.3) Course SwxW¼W, standard compass, and so ends. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 60°. Tested flood cock.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW breezes to calm to light SW airs; overcast; groundswell with tide swirls to smooth.

Stood various courses through Unimak Pass.

10.34pm: (54.1) Course NxW¾W, standard compass, Sarichef Light abeam, distant 5.2 miles.

11.28pm: (60.9) Course NxE⅛E, standard compass, and so watch ends.


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29 July 1917

Moffet Point, Alaska

Lat 55.55, Long -162.78


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light variable breezes to airs, overcast to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

3.00am: (90.9) Course NExE, standard compass, and so to end of watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light West breezes; overcast; moderate swell.

On course NExE, standard compass, throughout watch. Crew performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle WSW to SW breezes; overcast; smooth.

8.13am: (36.4) Course NExE¾E. Followed Sunday routine.

10.00am: (51.8) Amak Island peak bearing NW, distant 5 miles, set course NNE½E. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle SW to moderate SSW breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, smooth sea.

2.30pm: (90.0) Course NE, standard compass, and so to end of watch.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate SSW breeze; overcast; moderate following sea.

5.00pm: (11.7) Course NExE¼E, standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SSW breezes; overcast, cloudy; moderate sea.

On course NExE¼E.

6.42pm: (26.5) Course NExE¾E.

7.30pm: (33.6) Course SExE⅝E and so to end. All courses by standard compass.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate West to SW breezes, overcast, moderate sea.

8.15pm: (40.0) In log.

8.20pm: Anchored in 15 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms starboard chain.

9.15pm: Cannery tender came alongside. Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey returned on board for duty having taken the military census at the following canneries: Bering Sea Packing Company, Fidalgo Packing Company, Phoenix Packing Company, Nelson Lagoon Packing Company, and Pacific American Fisheries Company.

Sworn-in representative at Pacific American Fisheries Company at Port Moller to register 15 men who were not accessible at this time; a total of 130 men were registered at the foregoing canneries.

10.05pm: Cannery tender left.

10.20pm: Underway.

10.25pm: (40.0) Over log, course NW¾W, standard compass.

11.55pm: (50.0) Course NxE, standard compass, and so watch ends


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30 July 1917

Bristol Bay, Alaska

Lat 57.32, Long -158.92


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate SSW breeze; overcast and rainy; moderate following sea.

On course NxE, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate SSW to gentle SW breezes; overcast and rainy; moderate sea.

On course NxE.

6.20am: (100.0) Course NE¾N, and so to end. All courses by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle South to SSE breeze. Overcast and rain to overcast, smooth sea.

Work various.

10.00am: Commanding Officer inspected ship. Infantry and pistol drill.

10.30am: Signal practice. Vessel on course NE¾N, standard compass, throughout.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light breeze to light airs blowing SSE; overcast, drizzling, smooth sea.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by collision drill and fire drill.

Fire alarm 3.30.40pm; First water; 3.30.60pm; All water 3.31.20pm.

Course NE¾N, standard compass, throughout.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light East breezes, overcast, rainy, smooth sea.

4.04pm: (77.5) Course NE¼N, standard compass.

4.13pm: (78.1) In log; stopped and spoke cannery tender. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey left this vessel to proceed to canneries at Ugashik to take the military census.

4.24pm: Ahead on various courses, following cannery tender to anchorage.

4.45pm: Anchored in 7 fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain; Cape Greig bearing NxE⅝E, distant 10.0 miles, ship’s head SW. All by standard compass. Banked fires.


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31 July 1917

Ugashik, Alaska

Lat 57.60, Long -157.90


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light Westerly breeze. Overcast.

Followed morning routine. Vessel awaiting return of officers taking military census at Ugashik.


9.00am to meridian:

Light West breeze; cloudy.

Crew employed making grips, cleaning main deck, and variously. Seaman P.J. Sarsfield sick and off duty. The probationary period of First Class Boy J.C. Ballard expires today, satisfactory. Probationary period of Acting Quartermaster L.M. Van Zandt expires today, period extended for three month further.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle West breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

1.35pm: Underway, cannery tender close. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey returned on board having taken the military census of the Red Salmon Cannery Company at Ugashik, a total of 33 men.

1.50pm: (78.1) Steamed ahead on course NNW¾W, standard compass; over log.

2.50pm: (86.1) Course North, standard compass. Men employed variously.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by physical drill and gun drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle West to WSW breeze; clear; smooth.

Course North, standard compass.

6.20pm: Anchored in 5 fathoms of water, to 50 fathoms of starboard chain, off the Ugaguk River. Banked fires. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.

8.00pm: Tug “Sannak” took Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet, Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey, registrars of the military census, for transportation to the local canneries.


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Summary abstract:

General muster 2

Inspected ship 5

Quarters 19

Gun 9

General quarters 1

Infantry 6

Infantry ashore 2

Pistol 3

Fire 5

Collision 5

Boat 2

Abandon ship 1

Man overboard 0

Signal 24

Resuscitation 5

Beach apparatus instruction 1

Inspection clothing 1

Magazine 31

Flood cock tested 4

Vacancies of crew 341


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Chester Legrand Anderson

Ordinary Seaman



Also mentioned as Andersen
Rated Acting Coxswain on 7 Jul 1917
Rating revoked on 12 Jul 1917

Roy Jeremiah Desmond

Seaman



Rated Acting Coxswain on 7 Jul 1917
Rating revoked on 12 Jul 1917

Niels Christian Ronberg

Coxswain



Rating revoked on 13 Jul 1917

Frank Walter Willman

Boy 1st class



Also mentioned as Wellman
Rated Ordinary Seaman on 6 Jul 1917


[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Roy A. Petty

Wardroom Steward USN

Aboard from USS “Saturn” for transportation to Valdez on 5 Jul 1917
Left at Valdez on 17 Jul 1917

Melvin B. Summers

US Weather Bureau

Left at Unalaska for USCGC “Bear” on 6 Jul 1917



LOG BOOK – AUGUST 1st 1917 TO DECEMBER 31st 1917


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1917


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Cover – August 1917


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Title page – August 1917


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

San Aselmo, Marin County, California.
Mrs. F. G. Dodge, San Anselmo, California.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

#1523, 35th Avenue, Seattle, Washington.




Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant

R.F.D. #1, No 431, Port Blakely, Washington.
Mrs. L. C. Covell.




Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. M. W. Torbet, Hotel “Otis”, Seattle, Washington.




David Patterson Marvin

3rd Lieutenant

1525 Madrona Drive, Seattle.
Mrs. Cathryn W. Marvin, 1525 Madrona Drive, Seattle.




Richard L. Waugh

Assistant Surgeon USPHS

Van Siclen Apartments, Seattle.
Mrs. Lyda P. Waugh, Van Siclen Apartments, Seattle.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

(Mrs.) Lillian Connor MacLane, c/o Mr. Howard, Sitka, Alaska.
Hotel Otis, Seattle, Washington.




Gysbert van S. Harvey

Ensign USNRF

Mrs. Louise Harvey, Grants Pass, Oregon.




Albert Wilson Clark

Ensign USNRF

Medford, Oregon.
Mrs. A. W. Clark, Medford, Oregon, P.O. Box 735.




S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

Mrs. Christiana M. Johnsen, 1818 25th Street South, Seattle, Washington.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner

Mrs. F. C. C. Greene, The Allen Apartments, 304 East Olive Street, Seattle, Washington.




Knute P. Floe

Machinist

Mrs. K. P. Floe, 4315 Evanston Street, Seattle, Washington.




Nestor Brunila

Carpenter

Carpenter Alexander Brunila (father), Kotka Kuntsalo, Finland, Europe.





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Extracts for regulations for log books


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1 August 1917

Ugaguk, Alaska

Lat 58.18, Long -157.44


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light breeze WSW to SSW. Partly clear to foggy.

Followed morning routine. Vessel awaiting return of officers taking military census at Ugaguk.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable breezes to airs, thick fog.

Men employed painting about main deck. P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, sick and off duty.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by physical, resuscitation, and pistol drill. Expended 700 .45 caliber ball cartridges.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm. Foggy to mainly clear.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 58° - 61°.

11.15pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey returned on board by means of cannery tender, having taken the military census at canneries of Libby, McMill & Libby and Alaska Packers’ Association at Ugaguk; a total of 102 men were registered.


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2 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light to gentle Easterly breeze, partly clear.

4.50am: Underway, course NW¼N. Over log (12.9).

6.13am: Course NNE⅛E (23.9). Followed morning routine.

7.15am: Course NxE½E (32.0). All courses by standard compass. Watch ends, standing up Kvichak Bay for anchorage off Naknek River.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle NE breezes to light variable airs and breezes; cloudy to overcast and rainy; smooth.

Stood into midst of cannery fleet at Kvichak Bay, and anchored at 9.15am, in 8¾ fathoms of water, to 50 fathoms of starboard chain at the head of Kvichak Bay, off Suworof, Alaska. Banked fires. Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, sick and off duty.

North Alaska Salmon Company, Hales Creek wireless station, has repeatedly and wilfully interfered with the work of this vessel in the last four days; he has paid absolutely no attention to the requests of the operators of the “Unalga” to stop sending while they were trying to work, St Paul Island station.

11.50am: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark, Registrars of the military census, left vessel on tender “Crane” for transportation to canneries in Kvichak Bay. Boarded and examined the following American vessels:

Ship “Bohemia”, San Francisco, Jensen.

Ship “Star of France”, San Francisco, Widerstrom.

Ship “Star of Lapland”, San Francisco, Thomson.

Bark “Star of England”, San Francisco, Barlund.

Bark “Star of Chile”, San Francisco, Petersen.

Bark “Oriental”, San Francisco, Krinkel.

Steamer “Kvichak”, San Francisco, Rustad.

Ensign G.V.S. Harvey also visited these vessels, and registered 30 men for the military census. Crew employed painting in main deck.

3.30pm: Quarters, physical and signal drills. Inspected powder sample and magazine, 58° - 63°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light and gentle ENE breezes; overcast; rainy.

Held night signal drill.


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3 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light airs, NE to various. Overcast, partly clear first part.

Followed morning routine. E.R. Sager restricted to limits of vessel for one week after return of vessel to Seattle for misconduct in cutting away hammock on berth deck.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to calm. Overcast with rain latter part.

Honorably discharged Sherman Murray, Fireman, expiration full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge #6344. P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, and E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty. A. Wiedersich, Water Tender, sick and off duty.

Officers taking military census at canneries on shore and on ships in the bay; this vessel awaiting the completion of that work. Crew painting on main deck and variously employed. Rove off new power launch falls and overhauled blocks.

Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensign A.W. Clark absent on duty this day taking military census at canneries in Naknek River. Received 10,000 gallons fresh water from Alaska Packers’ Association at no expense to the Government. Omitted quarters and drill on account of rain.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm, overcast, smooth sea.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 61° - 60°. Boarded and examined the following American vessels all awaiting canned salmon:

Schooner “W.F. Burrows”, San Francisco, John T. Flymm.

Bark “George Curtis”, San Francisco, J.E. Nelson.

Ship “Santa Clara”, San Francisco, John Bertonccini.

Ship “Star of Italy”, San Francisco, John Sohlin.

Ship “Star of Zealand”, San Francisco, Molton Mortensen.

Bark “Star of Peru”, San Francisco, C.J. Bertelsen.

Bark “B.P. Cheney”, San Francisco, E.N. Eskensen.

Bark “Pactolus”, San Francisco, George Wester.

Barkentine “Centennial”, San Francisco, Charles Stan.

Bark “Hecla”, San Francisco, Samuel Wilson.

Ship “Llewellyn J. Morse”, San Francisco, C.E. Pettersen.

Ensign G.V.S. Harvey also visited these vessels and took military census, registering a total of 43 men.

Loaded 21 saluting charges, expending 21 pounds black powder and 21 primers and 30 wads.


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4 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light East breezes, overcast to partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle ESE breeze to strong SE breeze; cloudy to overcast.

Crew employed on paintwork on main deck. Re-enlisted Sherman Murray as Fireman, subsequent enlistment. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensign A.W. Clark absent on duty taking military census at canneries.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 61° - 63°; tested flood cocks.

Coxswain A. Petanz and Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, sick and off duty. Water Tender A. Wiedersich and Coal Heaver E.B. Olsen returned to duty.

Boarded and examined the following American vessels:

Bark “Guy C. Goss”, Port Townsend, Didrick.

Bark “McLaurin”, San Francisco, Smith.

Schooner “Henry Wilson”, San Francisco, Henry.

Steamer “Costa Rica”, San Francisco, Lilerland.

Steamer “Geo. F. Haller”, San Francisco, Bolton.

Steamer “Shelikof”, Port Townsend, Farrer.

Ensign G.V.S. Harvey took the military census on these vessels, registering 6 men.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong SE breeze to moderate SE gale, to gentle and strong SE breeze; cloudy; sea choppy at times.

6.30pm: Veered to 60 fathoms.


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5 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Strong to moderate breeze SE. Light variable airs middle part. Overcast and rain.

Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh SE breezes to moderate gale, partly cloudy, choppy sea.

Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensign A.W. Clark absent on duty taking military census at canneries. Seaman P.J. Sarsfield and Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffen sick and off duty. Coxswain A. Petanz returned to duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SE breezes to moderate SE gale, partly cloudy, choppy sea.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 60° - 62°.


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6 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Fresh to gentle SE breeze. Partly clear to overcast.

5.30am: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet came on board for additional registration supplies. Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW to SW breezes to SW airs; nearly overcast.

Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, Ordinary Seaman L.D. Griffin and Fireman J Burke sick and off duty. Crew employed oiling engine room telegraph, overhauling Franklin life buoys, fitting new painter to launch and painting berth deck.

1.30pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensign G.V.S. Harvey left vessel to continue military census at canneries; Ensign A.W. Clark absent on same duty. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by physical drill.

3.45.10pm: Fire Alarm; 3.45.40pm: First water; 3.45.50pm: All streams.

Held collision and abandon ship drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to SE breezes; cloudy to overcast.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 60° - 62°.


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7 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light to gentle SE breeze. Overcast and cloudy. Light rain middle part.

Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SE breeze, overcast, smooth sea.

P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, L.D. Giffin, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Burke, Fireman, sick and off duty. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet, Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey absent this day on duty taking the military census at the canneries.

Men employed in painting on berth deck, making grips and variously.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by physical exercise, resuscitation and infantry drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to moderate SE breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 60° - 62°.


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8 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle SE breeze to light variable airs. Partly clear.

Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable breezes to NW airs; cloudy to overcast.

Sick and off duty: Oiler First Class R.A. Smith, Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, Fireman J. Burke, and Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffin. Crew variously employed on main deck, and making grips. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey absent this day taking the military census at the canneries.

3.30pm: Held quarters, followed by gun and signal drills. Held boat drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West and SE airs with calm; overcast and rainy.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, 61° - 63°.


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9 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light Easterly breeze. Overcast and rain. Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to calm, partly cloudy to overcast.

Seaman P.J. Sarsfield and Fireman J. Burke, sick and off duty. Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffin and Oiler First Class R.A. Smith returned to duty. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey absent this day on duty taking the military census at canneries.

Men employed variously throughout day.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by physical drill, general quarters, gun drill and beach apparatus drill. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 63° - 64°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light variable airs, partly cloudy to overcast, and drizzling.

Held night signal drill.


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10 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light airs, variable to NE. Partly clear. Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; partly cloudy.

Water Tender B. Griffin, Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, and Fireman J. Burke, sick and off duty. Rated S.P. Thwing [possibly Thuring] from Ordinary Seaman to Acting Quartermaster as of August 1, 1917.

10.00am: Held gun, dotter and signal drills. Crew employed making grips and shellacking decks.

10.30am: Apprentice Seaman Clair Edward Johnson, of the US Navy, aged 16 years, of PO Box #15, Graham, Washington, gave himself up as a deserter, stating that he had deserted from the Goat Island Training Station, at San Francisco, about nine months ago.

3.00pm: Held signal drill.

3.30pm: Held quarters, physical and infantry drills. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 63° - 64°. Second Lieutenant M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey absent on duty conducting the military census at the canneries.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to gentle SE breezes, cloudy.

Acting Quartermaster S.P. Thwing sick and off duty.


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11 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to light breeze SW to SE. Partly clear.

Followed routine and started regular Saturday cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South-westerly airs. Partly clear.

Acting Quartermaster S.P. Thwing, Seaman P.J. Sarsfield and Fireman J. Burke sick and off duty. Water Tender B. Griffin returned to duty. Period of restriction to limits of vessel of Seamen C.L. Anderson and R.J. Desmond expires this day.

Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane, sworn in as Registrar of military census, left at 9.00am and took census on the bark “Albert” and schooner “A.C. Thayer”, registering 15 men.

10.30am: Held general muster and published Articles for the Government of the Navy. Aired bedding.

3.45pm: Lieutenant MacLane returned.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light airs SW to SE, calm middle part. Partly clear.

4.30pm: Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane left to take military census at Olsen Brothers Saltery, Kvichak Bay. Inspected powder samples and magazine, temperature 63° - 65°. Tested flood cock.

11.30pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey returned on board for additional registration supplies, having finished taking military census in this vicinity.


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12 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE breeze to variable airs. Partly clear.

12.45am: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey left on steamer “Nushagak” for the Nushagak River to take military census on vessels and at canneries in that vicinity. Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North and NW airs to gentle SE breezes; partly cloudy.

Sick and off duty, Acting Quartermaster S.P. Thwing, Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, and Fireman J. Burke.

10.00am: Sighted starboard anchor, found it clear, and dropped it immediately, veering to 60 fathoms chain.

11.30am: Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane returned, having taken the military census at Olson Brothers Cannery, King Salmon Creek, and registered 9 men.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to fresh SE breezes; partly cloudy.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 62° - 64°.


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13 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Moderate to light breeze SE to NE. Partly clear to overcast.

Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to breezes, overcast to partly cloudy.

P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, S.P. Thwing, Acting Quartermaster, B. Griffin, Water Tender, and J. Burke, Fireman, sick and off duty. Men employed in overhauling cowl ventilators; scrubbed down and tarred down aloft, repairing life buoys and variously.

Held signal drill. Received 12000 gallons of fresh water at no expense to the Government.

Registered two men for military census. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey absent this day on duty taking military census of canneries in Nushagak River.

3.30pm: Quarters

3.40pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.40.30pm: First water.

Held collision and resuscitation drills. Frank Shibata, Cabin Steward, enlistment expires this day, extended until arrival in port of United States, authority Article 334 (b), Regulations, Coast Guard.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs, partly cloudy.

Registered two men for military census. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 62° - 64°.


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14 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light breeze to airs, SSW to SE. Overcast and cloudy to partly clear.

Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW airs; partly to mostly cloudy.

Sick and off duty, Acting Quartermaster S.P. Thwing, Water Tender B. Griffin, Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, Fireman J. Burke, and Coal Heaver E.B. Olsen. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Crew employed scrubbing boats, smokestack, ventilators, hatches, and touched up paintwork, and repaired and recovered life preservers. Boy Second Class C. Hecht given three hours’ extra duty for neglect of duty in Wardroom. Registered 12 men from the cannery fleet for the military census. Held signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters and gun drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to gentle SE breezes; cloudy to overcast.

Acting Quartermaster S.P. Thwing returned to duty. Second Lieutenant M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey absent on duty taking the military census at the Nushugak River. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 63° - 65°.


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15 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light breeze SE to E. Overcast and cloudy to partly clear.

Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable breezes to airs, partly cloudy to overcast.

Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, Fireman J. Burke, and Coal Heaver E.B. Olsen sick and off duty. B. Griffin, Water Tender, returned to duty. Men employed in scrubbing top sides, covering life preservers, and variously.

Ship’s Medical Officer performed a tonsillectomy upon Seaman L.E. Harris and he is sick and off duty.

2.00pm: Quarters followed by clothing inspection, signal drill and infantry drill. Shifted bags and hammocks. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey absent this day on duty taking military census of canneries.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly airs, overcast to partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 63° - 66°. Held night signal drill.


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16 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light Northerly airs. Overcast and cloudy, light rain middle part.

Scrubbed bags and hammocks and followed routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to SW breezes; cloudy.

Sick and off duty, Seaman P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman L.E. Harris, and Fireman J. Burke. Coal Heaver E.B. Olsen returned to duty. Crew employed touching up paintwork and variously. Registered three men from the cannery fleet for the military census. Held signal drill, quarters, physical drill, gun and resuscitation drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to gentle SE breezes to calm, cloudy to overcast.

8.00pm: While the radio operator was receiving an Alnav message of 1000 words from St. Paul Island, “KMT”, the radio station of the North Alaska Salmon Company, at Hales Creek, began sending, making it impossible to get the Alnav message. On being told to stop sending to let the St. Paul message through, “KMT” stated that he always worked at 8.00pm, and it would be necessary for this ship to make other arrangements. “KMT” then began working with various ships and stations, with apparently no urgent business. Thirty minutes would have sufficed to get the Alnav message through.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 63° - 66°.

5.55pm: Received the following code radiogram from Unalaska: “Japanese freight steamer “Kotohira Maru” bound from Japan for San Francisco grounded on Amchitka Island July 27th. First Officer’s boat with crew of 20 arrived here today, Captain and Second Officer’s boats not been seen or heard from since leaving wreck August 4th, all bound for Unalaska. From all reports vessel a total wreck now. Signed Bolshanin”.

8.28pm: Sent the following radiogram in code: “Coast Guard, Washington. Finish registration except Akutan August 17th. Just received wire from Unalaska, Alaska, stating Japanese steamer “Kotohira Maru”, from Japan for San Francisco, California, wrecked on Amchitka Island July 27th. First Officer’s boat with 20 men arrived Unalaska, Alaska, August 16th, other boats not heard from. Will leave for Unalaska and Westward as soon as registration officers return on board.”

8.28pm: Sent the following radiogram to officers taking military census at Nushugak, 75 miles away: “Lieutenant Torbet, Nushugak. Return to the ship as soon as possible, have to leave on very urgent duty. Dodge”.


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17 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 58.73, Long -157.09


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light airs to breeze NE. Partly clear to overcast and light rain.

Followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle Easterly breezes, overcast.

Sent the following message to North Alaska Salmon Company: “Gwt [?] KMT Radio, Kvichak. In the future you will close all radio work when so requested by this vessel. If you refuse to comply with request it will become necessary for me to send an officer ashore to take charge of your station and close it up. Dodge”.

Sent the following radio code at 10.00am: “Bolshanin, Unalaska, Alaska. Will arrive at Unalaska as soon as possible, keep me advised. Dodge”. P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, L.E. Harris, Seaman, and J. Burke, Fireman, sick and off duty. The ship’s Medical Officer performed a tonsillectomy on N. Olsen, Seaman, and he is sick and off duty. Men employed variously. Overhauled sounding machine. Held signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by pistol, infantry and signal drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Easterly breezes, overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 64° - 66°.

10.07pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensigns A.W. Clark and G.V.S. Harvey returned on board having completed the military census at the canneries in Nushagak River. Hoisted boat and prepared ship for sea. Awaiting high water slack on account of heavy head tide.


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18 August 1917

Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Lat 57.58, Long -159.18


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light variable breezes to airs, overcast, rainy, smooth sea.

1.50am: Underway having waited for high water slack in order to take advantage of strong ebb tide. Stood various courses out of Kvichak Bay, full speed on one boiler.

2.17am: (44.0) Over log, course SSW, standard compass, and so to end of watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SE breeze, partly cloudy and smooth sea.

Crew employed in usual routine work. Course SSW by standard compass throughout watch.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SE breeze; overcast and cloudy, changing to thick fog. Smooth sea.

On course SSW, standard compass.

9.40am: Started fires under after boilers.

10.20am: Steam formed.

10.35am: Cut in after boiler. Keeping lookout posted because of dense fog.

12.00pm: (33.7) Changed course to SSW¾W, standard compass, and so ends watch. P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, N. Olsen, Seaman, and L.E. Harris, Seaman, sick and off duty.

Steaming full speed, two boilers, in order to reach Unalaska as soon as possible to coal ship and go to the rescue of shipwrecked men of Japanese steamer “Kotohira Maru”. J. Burke, Fireman, returned to duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle SW breezes, overcast and foggy to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

1.00pm: Received the following message by radio: “Will ask you to come as soon as possible, two boats from wreck still missing possibly landed in vicinity of Kiska or Atka. The surviving officers of wreck are very anxious to get assistance to the missing boats”.

1.00pm: Sent following radio code: “Strauss Unalaska. Expect arrival Sunday evening, wish to begin coaling at once and continue until full. Have our beef ready for me on arrival”.

Vessel on course SSW¾W, standard compass, throughout.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle WxS to West breeze, overcast, fog at turns, drizzling rain; moderate sea.

Course SSW¾W, standard compass, throughout.


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6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle West breeze to moderate WNW gale, increasing; overcast, drizzling rain; rough confused sea.

On course SSW¾W, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, tested flood cock, temperature 60° - 64°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong West breeze to moderate gale, rough sea.

10.30pm to 10.58pm: Slowed to take in ventilator. Vessel on course SSW¾W, standard compass, throughout.


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19 August 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 54.60, Long -165.48


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh to moderate West gale; overcast, foggy first part; drizzling rain; rough sea.

Course SSW¾W throughout, standard compass.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate West gale; overcast, drizzling first part; rough sea.

On course SSW¾W, standard compass, throughout. Crew performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong to fresh to moderate West breeze; overcast, cloudy, rough to moderate sea.

On course SSW¾W, standard compass.

10.07am: (63.0) Course SSW½W, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Set clocks back 30 minutes.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh SW to strong WSW breeze; cloudy to overcast; moderate sea.

12.32pm: Set all clocks back 30 minutes.

12.40pm: (4.8) Course SW⅝S.

1.00pm: Sent following code radiogram: “Strauss, Unalaska. Arrive 5.00pm, can you have all cars full of coal ready to hoist aboard on arrival. Dodge”.

2.43pm: (27.7) Lava Point abeam, distant 3 miles, course SSW⅜W. Crew employed getting ready for coaling. Watch ends off Priest Rock, standing various courses into Unalaska Bay. The following Seamen sick and off duty, P.J. Sarsfield, N. Olsen, and L.E. Harris. All courses by standard compass.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh WSW to gentle South breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

4.05pm: (43.2) In log, Priest Rock abeam. Stood various courses into Unalaska where at 5.05pm made fast to wharf. Banked fires. Prepared to coal ship.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle South breezes; overcast and cloudy.

6.10pm: Started coaling. Draft forward 10’11”, aft 13’11”. Received books and blanks on current requisition, 11 copies circular letter No. 30, 11 copies GO No. 18, 104 cap ribbons on requisition. Headquarters’ letter of June 13, 1917, designating complement and monthly base pay for the “Unalga”. Rated this day C.F. Stowers, Electrician First Class to Electrician; A. Dahms, Electrician Second Class to Electrician First Class; E.T. Johnson, Electrician Third Class to Electrician Second Class, all acting.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to light South breeze; overcast.

Continued coaling ship.


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20 August 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.93, Long -167.23


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light SW airs, partly cloudy.

Standing sea watches, coaling ship.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light South to North and NW airs; partly clear.

6.30am: Finished filling all water tanks.

7.15am: Finished coaling, [draft] 14’5” forward, 14’2” aft, having received from the Alaska Commercial Company 185 tons of steaming coal.

7.25am: Underway.

7.40am: Over log (43.2). Stood out of Unalaska Harbor. Crew employed stowing gear and cleaning ship. Sent the following radio code at 8.00am, Coast Guard Washington: “Left Unalaska 7.00am, August 20th, for the Westward in search of shipwrecked people from steamer Kotohira Maru”.


8.00am to meridian:

Light West to SW breezes; cloudy; foggy at times, smooth sea.

Stood various courses out of Unalaska Bay.

9.00am: Posted lookout at masthead, with glasses, to watch for any small boat.

9.10am: (56.5) Heading WNW½W, Wislow Island bore SxW½W, distant 4.4 miles.

9.38am: (60.3) Course SW½W, and so watch ends. Crew washed down after coaling. Sick and off duty: Seamen C.J. Sarsfield and N. Olsen and Fireman J. Burke. Seaman L.E. Harris returned to duty. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


Meridian. to 4.00pm:

Light airs to light SW breeze to gentle West breeze; overcast and cloudy changing to partly cloudy; smooth sea.

2.51pm: (3.8) Bogoslof Island abeam, distant 8.9 miles. On course SW½W, standard compass, throughout. Lookout posted at masthead on lookout for small boats.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by collision drill and fire drill.

3.32.00pm: Fire alarm; 3.32.40pm: First water; 3.32.45pm: All water.

1.45pm: Started fire in after boiler, 15 pounds steam previously formed.

2.05pm: Cut in after boiler and increased speed to 105 rpm in order to reach shipwrecked men of steamer “Kotohira Maru”. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 60° - 62°.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle West breeze; cloudy to overcast; smooth.

Course SW½W, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle to moderate WSW breeze.

Course SW½W, standard compass, throughout watch.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to strong NW breeze, overcast, drizzling, smooth to moderate sea.

Keeping sharp lookout for small boats. Vessel on course SW½W, standard compass, throughout.


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21 August 1917

Bering Sea and Atka Island, Alaska

Lat 52.32, Long -173.32


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh to strong NW breeze; overcast; rough sea.

On course SW½W, standard compass, throughout, keeping sharp lookout for small boats.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong breeze W to WNW. Overcast. Heavy beam sea.

Vessel rolling deeply. During heavy roll of vessel, hood of standard compass binnacle carried away lashing and went overboard.

7.45am: East end Seguam Island SxE (75.2). Followed morning routine. Keeping sharp lookout for small boats, lookout at masthead. Watch ends vessel on course SW½W. Courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong to fresh WNW breezes, overcast rough to moderate sea, vessel rolling deeply at times.

9.40am: (95.1) West end Seguam Island abeam, distant 9.0 miles, course SWxW½W, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet, P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, N. Olsen, Seaman, sick and off duty. J. Burke, Fireman, returned to duty. Lookout at masthead keeping sharp watch for small boats or signals.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to gentle to strong WNW breeze; partly cloudy; moderate sea. Stood various courses into Nazan Bay where at 3.05pm anchored in 11 fathoms with 25 fathoms starboard chain.

3.08pm: Cut off after boiler. Ship’s Surgeon went ashore and rendered medical assistance to two sick natives of Atka village.

Chief of village and William Dirks were interviewed regarding shipwrecked men of Japanese steamer “Kotohira Maru”; they had seen nothing of them but said they would send boats out to search around the Islands of Atka and Amlia.

Omitted quarters and drills on account of heavy weather and necessary work in Nazan Bay. Lost head from patent log when wire parted.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate to strong NNW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth to moderate sea.

4.10pm: Underway.

4.12pm: (48.9) Over log. Stood various courses out of Nazan Bay and around Atka Island.

5.00pm: (55.2) Cape Kudugnak bearing WxS, distant 2.0 miles. Posted lookout at masthead.

5.55pm: (62.5) Cape Shaw bearing SSW, distant 3.0 miles. Course NxW¾W and so watch ends. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


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6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong West to gentle SW breeze; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

Standing various courses around North end of Atka Island.

7.42pm: (75.0) In log. Inspected magazine and powder samples; temperature 58° - 60°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW airs; cloudy; groundswell.

Stood in toward land, and, at 8.10pm, anchored in 43 fathoms of water, to 90 fathoms of starboard chain, North Cape, Atka Island, bearing NExE½E, standard compass, distant 2 miles. Anchored so as not to pass shipwrecked men in night, and prepared to proceed at daylight searching for missing men from “Kotohira Maru”.


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22 August 1917

Kasatochi Island, Alaska

Lat 52.06, Long -175.55


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light to gentle SW breezes, partly cloudy, groundswell.

Vessel at anchor, standing officers’ watches, waiting for daylight in order to proceed with search for shipwrecked men.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle breeze SSW to South, partly clear and moderate sea.

4.20am: Up anchor and underway.

4.25am: (75.0) Out log, course NxW¾W.

5.00am: (79.0) Course SW¾W.

6.58amm: (94.8) Course S⅞W. All courses by standard compass and so ends watch. Keeping sharp lookout for small boats, and lookout at masthead.


8.00am to meridian:

Light SW airs to gentle SW breezes and light NW breezes, cloudy; groundswell.

8.23am: (5.9) Course SWxW½W. Steamed along the North shore of Atka Island, and by Koniuji, Kasatochi, Oglodak and Ikignak Islands, with man at the masthead and officer on the bridge keeping bright lookout for boats, or signals of distress ashore.

Crew employed touching up deck paintwork. Seaman P.J. Sarsfield and Ordinary Seaman H. Willman sick and off duty. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Seaman N. Olsen returned to duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SE to gentle SW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

Stood various courses past Tagalak, Igitikin, Great Sitkin, and Tanaklak Islands and into Kuluk Bay, keeping sharp lookout on bridge and masthead for boats or distress signals from shipwrecked men of steamer “Kotohira Maru”.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by gun drill and resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light South breeze to fresh SSE breeze; overcast; drizzling.

Stood various courses off Kuluk Bay, and at 5.30pm, anchored in 15 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms starboard chain, on East side of Adak Island, on account of thick weather and fog in Adak Straits, to await daylight and clear weather to search the West side of Adak Island and East side of Tanaga Island.

Held boat drill. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.


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23 August 1917

Adak Island, Alaska

Lat 51.94, Long -176.53


Midnight to 9.00am:

Strong SSE to fresh South breeze; cloudy to overcast and foggy; rainy; choppy sea to smooth.

Morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh to strong SSW breezes, overcast, rainy, foggy; smooth to choppy sea.

P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, R.M. Hansen, Coal Heaver, J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, and P.W. Wilson, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. F.W. Willman, Ordinary Seaman, returned to duty.

Vessel remained at anchor on account of thick fog, rapidly falling barometer and SSW gale, awaiting better weather. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Weather temporarily clearing, got underway at 2.30pm.

2.35pm: (78.2) Over log. Stood various courses around Adak Island and into Adak Strait. Omitted quarters on account of stormy weather. Keeping sharp lookout with man at masthead for signs of missing men from wrecked steamer. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh to strong SSE breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, foggy, misty, rainy, falling barometer.

4.37pm: (94.5) Turned and stood back for anchorage in lee of Adak Island on account of SSW gale and thick fog making it extremely dangerous to go through Adak Strait.

5.40pm: (4.3) In log. Stood various courses around Adak Island where at 5.55pm anchored in lee of East side of Adak Island, in 13 fathoms water, 75 fathoms starboard chain.

N. Crook Oiler, Second Class, to be restricted to the limits of this vessel for 30 days, to take effect on arrival of vessel at Seattle, for disrespect to Gunner F.C.C. Greene.

7.15pm: W.E. Stovell, Second Class Boy, took fresh water from galley in direct disobedience to orders from Master-at-Arms H. Knedl, and allowed water to run from tank on to galley floor.


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24 August 1917

Adak Island, Alaska

Lat 51.94, Long -176.53


Midnight to 9.00am:

Fresh SSE gale to strong SSW breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, rainy.

Morning duties performed. Falling barometer. Waiting for clearing weather in order to continue search for missing shipwrecked men. Received at 6.00am from Dutch Harbor the following message: “Quote Captain Dodge, Unalga, Second Officer’s Boat No. 3, twelve people picked up by Santa Ana. Unquote”.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate SSW to strong SW and Westerly gale, partly clear to overcast.

Anchored under lee of high land, NE end Adak Island for harbor, strong SW gale. Weather thick and threatening, with rapidly falling barometer. Awaiting suitable weather to continue search for missing boat.

Crew variously employed, signal and boat drill. Quarters and infantry drill. Held Deck Court in case of W.E. Stovell, Second Class Boy. W.L. Bodie rated from First Class Boy to Ordinary Seaman this day. Sick and off duty, Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet, F.W. Willman, Ordinary Seaman, B.N. Hansen, Coal Heaver, J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, P.W. Wilson, Ordinary Seaman. Returned to duty P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate SW to strong Westerly gale. Overcast, misty and drizzling rain.


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25 August 1917

Adak Island, Alaska

Lat 52.00, Long -177.35


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate gale to strong breeze NW, overcast and hazy. Moderate sea. Barometer rising slowly and wind moderating slightly.

7.35am: Underway and stood around North end of Adak Island to Westward to continue search for missing boat. Lookout at masthead.

7.40am: Over log (4.3). Started regular Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Strong WNW to fresh NW breezes, overcast, foggy, misty, moderate sea.

Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet returned to duty. F.W. Willman, Ordinary Seaman, P.L. Wilson, Ordinary Seaman, B.N. Hansen, Coal Heaver, J. Gresham, Second Class Boy, and R.J. Desmond, Seaman, sick and off duty.

Stood various courses around Cape Adagdak.

9.00am: (13.2) Course WSW¾W, standard compass, Cape Adagdak bearing S¼E, standard compass, distant 2.5 miles.

11.27am: (33.3) Course WSW½ W, standard compass, North Cape, Kanaga Island, bearing SxE¼E, standard compass, distant 4.0 miles. Holystoned spar deck and carried on regular Saturday cleaning. Keeping sharp lookout, with man at masthead, for shipwrecked men.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Strong NW breezes, partly cloudy, moderate to smooth sea.

4.12pm: (71.3) Stood various courses around Cape Sajaka and into Tanaga Bay.

5.35pm: (83.5) In log. Sharp lookout being kept for missing men from wrecked steamer, with lookout at masthead. Watch ends, vessel standing into Cable Bay.


6.00pm to midnight:

Strong NW breeze to gentle ESE and SSE breeze, changing to light NNE and variable airs; blue and cloudy; smooth sea.

6.05pm: Anchored in 10 fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain. Anchored to await daylight to continue search for shipwrecked men. Banked fires. Inspected magazine and powder samples, tested flood cocks, temperature 56° - 58°.


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26 August 1917

Tanaga Bay, Alaska

Lat 51.66, Long -179.22


Midnight to 4.00am:

Variable airs to NNE airs; blue and cloudy.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light NNE breeze to fresh WNW and WSW breeze, partly clear.

4.55am: Underway.

5.00am: (83.5) Over log. Stood out of Tanaga Bay to Westward, course WSW.

7.50am: Various courses, standard compass. Stood close to Skagul Island and Ogliugal Island and thoroughly inspected beach and high ground for signs of life or signals from crew of missing boat; crew followed morning routine. Lookout at masthead.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle WSW breezes; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

Stood various courses by Skagul, Ogliugal, and Unalga Islands.

9.50am: (18.4) South-East tangent Gareloi Island abeam, distant 8 miles, course WSW, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Lookout posted at masthead keeping watch for boats.

J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, R.J. Desmond, Seaman, sick and off duty. F.W. Willman, Ordinary Seaman, B.N. Hansen, Coal Heaver, and P.L. Wilson, Ordinary Seaman, returned to duty. During a deep roll of the vessel, the cabin typewriter broke from its lashings and fell on the deck, breaking off corner of machine frame and the lug on the carriage return which carries the spacing handle.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to moderate WSW to SW breezes, overcast, moderate sea.

Vessel on course WSW, standard compass, throughout watch. Keeping sharp lookout, with man at masthead, for signs of missing men from wrecked steamer.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle SW breeze; overcast; foggy last part; moderate swell.

On course WSW, standard compass, throughout. Lookout at masthead for signs of missing men.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle SW breezes; overcast, foggy; groundswell.

On course WSW, standard compass.

6.04pm: (80.6) In log.

6.50pm: Sighted headland bearing SxE. Stood various courses along beach, Amchitka Island.

8.00pm: Anchored in 14 fathoms, 45 fathoms starboard chain, off Kirilof Bay. Came to anchor on account of thick fog and darkness. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 58°.


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8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to moderate SW breezes, overcast, foggy, rainy, groundswell.

Vessel at anchor, standing sea watches, waiting for clearing weather.


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27 August 1917

Constantine Harbor, Amchitka Island, Alaska

Lat 51.40, Long 179.30


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate SW breeze; overcast; drizzling rain; fog first part.

Standing sea watches in exposed anchorage.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate SW to gentle NW breezes; overcast, misty to foggy; smooth sea.

Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NNW to gentle North breezes; mostly overcast; foggy at times; smooth sea.

Sick and off duty, Second Class Boy J.R. Gresham. Returned to duty, Seaman R.J. Desmond.

10.00am: Fog temporarily lifting, showing East end of Amchitka Island, underway, steaming to Eastward, keeping sharp lookout for boats and on shoreline for signs of life, with lookout at masthead, keeping within a quarter of a mile of the beach.

Later, the weather being thick and nasty outside, the vessel on a lee shore, and weather not suitable for going to the Southward of Amchitka Island to the scene of the wreck, hauled in for Constantine Harbor, East end of Amchitka Island, to await clear weather.

10.55am: Anchored in 8½ fathoms of water in Constantine Harbor, to 35 fathoms of starboard chain.

11.20am: First Lieutenant L.C. Covell, Gunner F.C.C. Greene, and Signal Quartermaster E. Christiansen left vessel to go overland to beach near scene of wreck of “Kotohira Maru”. Crew variously employed.

3.30pm: Held quarters.

3.32pm: Sounded fire alarm; 3.32.25pm: First water.

Held collision drill. Held boat drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle North breezes; cloudy to overcast.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 58° - 61°.

7.30pm: Party under Lieutenant Covell returned, having followed the Pacific shore for 5 miles, and been able to see 10 miles more, with no sight or sign of the wreck but two Japanese deck brooms, and a glass container, all evidently from the wreck.


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28 August 1917

Constantine Harbor, Amchitka Island, Alaska

Lat 51.30, Long 179.32


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW to moderate West breezes; overcast, drizzling to foggy.

5.54am: Up anchor, stood out of Constantine Harbor and various courses around East Cape. Watch ends on course WSW, standard compass, East Cape bearing NxE. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle West breeze; overcast; hazy and foggy; smooth.

Stood various courses parallel to the Southern shore of Amchitka Island, keeping man at masthead, and a bright lookout for signs of wrecked steamer “Kotohira Maru”. Passed reported position but saw no signs.

10.05am: (16.8) Sighted reef ahead, 7 to 8 miles from shore, not charted and apparently extending 10 miles off shore. With the weather being thick and unfavorable for further search and dangerous to proceed to the Southward of Amchitka Island in thick weather, with uncharted reefs & rocks showing, turned and set course SE, standard compass, to return to Constantine Harbor.

10.58am: (24.8) Course ENE¼E.

11.52am: (32.6) Course NExE¼E, and so watch ends, all courses by standard compass. Crew employed making boat gripe. Second Class Boy J.R. Gresham, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to light SW breezes, overcast, smooth sea, hazy.

Stood various courses around the Eastern end of Amchitka Island and into Constantine Harbor.

2.18pm: (50.8) In log.

2.40pm: Anchored in Constantine Harbor in 8 fathoms water, 35 fathoms starboard chain, to await clearing weather in order to continue search for missing men from wrecked steamer.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by resuscitation drill. Held boat drill. Enlistment period of Ordinary Seaman W.L. Bodie expires this day, extended until arrival of vessel in port of United States, Authority Article 334 (b), Regulations for US Coast Guard. Men employed variously.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SW breezes to light West airs, overcast, foggy, drizzling.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 56° - 58°.


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29 August 1917

Constantine Harbor, Amchitka Island, Alaska

Lat 51.40, Long 179.30


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light Westerly to SW breezes, overcast, drizzling, foggy.

Morning duties performed. Prepared to get underway. Remained at anchor on account of fog, waiting for clearing weather to continue search for missing men from wrecked steamer.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW breeze, fog and mist, partly clear to overcast.

Crew variously employed.

11.00am: Signal drill.

1.00pm: Quarters, held infantry drill ashore, expended 510 rounds of .30 caliber ball cartridges. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 60°.

Sick and off duty, J.R. Gresham, Second Class boy, C.L. Johnston, USN Apprentice Seaman.

Vessel remained in harbor on account of thick weather. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW breeze, overcast to overcast and foggy weather.


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30 August 1917

Constantine Harbor, Amchitka Island, Alaska

Lat 51.40, Long 179.30


Midnight to 9.00am:

Strong SSW breeze, overcast, rain and thick fog.

Vessel remaining in harbor on account of thick weather and rapidly falling barometer. Crew followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh SSE to SW breeze; overcast, drizzling and foggy. Very dense fog and impossible to see more than ¼ mile.

Crew engaged making gripe, painting about the ship and in general cleaning.

11.00am: Signal drill. Tested submarine signal, ‘A’ set OK. ‘B’ set weak on starboard side, port side OK.

J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, and C.L. Johnson, Apprentice Seaman, deserter from US Naval Training Station, San Francisco, California, sick and off duty.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by gun drill and resuscitation drill. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 55° - 58°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to light SW breezes to SW airs; dense fog and drizzling at times.


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31 August 1917

Constantine Harbor, Amchitka Island, Alaska

Lat 51.67, Long 178.82


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW airs to WSW light to fresh breezes. Dense fog and impossible to see more than ½ mile from vessel.

Crew engaged with morning routine and getting sand from the beach.


9.00am to meridian:

Gentle to fresh West breezes, overcast and thick fog to partly cloudy and hazy, smooth sea.

9.20am: Underway, fog having lifted slightly so that ¾ of a mile could be seen. Stood out of Constantine Harbor.

9.33am: (50.8) Over log.

9.39am: (51.5) Entrance point abeam, course NW, standard compass.

10.30: Held signal drill.

10.38am: (60.1) Course NW½W, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Men employed variously. Keeping sharp look out, with man at masthead, for signs of missing men.

Apprentice Seaman C.L. Johnson sick and off duty. J.R. Gresham, Second Class Boy, returned to duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong WSW to West breeze to fresh West breeze; partly cloudy and at times foggy; smooth sea.

12.40pm: (79.7) Course WNW¼, standard compass. Steaming at speed of 90 revolutions per minute in order to reach Kiska Harbor before the fog shuts down.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters; omitted drills because of spray flying over vessel.

3.50pm: (7.00) Course W½S, standard compass.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Strong West to gentle SW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses by Tanadak and Little Kiska Islands and into Kiska Harbor; keeping sharp lookout with man at masthead, for signs of missing men.

5.02pm: (18.2) Tanadak Island abeam, distant 2.0 miles.

5.50pm: (25.2) In log. Watch ends, vessel standing into Kiska Harbor.


6.00pm to midnight:

Gentle WNW to light West breezes; overcast; smooth sea.

Stood into Kiska Harbor where at 6.05pm anchored in 8 fathoms to 30 fathoms starboard chain. Held boat drill.

Inspected Coast Guard building and Navy lighter, finding same in good condition. Found no trace of missing Japanese seamen. Inspected magazine and powder sample; temperature 56° - 58°.


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Totals abstract:

Vacancies crew 393

Vessels boarded 26

General muster 1

Inspection ship 4

Quarters 20

Gun drill 6

General quarters 1

Infantry drill 5

Infantry drill ashore 1

Pistol 2

Fire 4

Collision 4

Boat 6

Abandon ship 1

Signal 20

Resuscitation 6

Beach apparatus instruction 1

Inspection clothing 1

Magazine inspection. 31

Tested flood cock 4


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

William Levi Bodie

Boy 1st class



Also mentioned as Badie
Rated Ordinary Seaman on 24 Aug 1917

Arthur Henry Dahms

Electrician 2nd class



Also mentioned as Dalms
Rated Electrician 1st class on 19 Aug 1917

Evald Theodore Johnson

Electrician 3rd class



Rated Electrician 2nd class on 19 Aug 1917

Fred C. Stowers

Electrician 1st class



Rated Electrician on 19 Aug 1917

Samuel Prentiss Thwing

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Acting Quartermaster on 10 Aug 1917


[Passenger mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Clair Edward Johnson

Apprentice Seaman

Gave up as deserter from Goat Island Training Station on 10 Aug 1917



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1917


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Cover – September 1917

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Title page – September 1917

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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

David Patterson Marvin

3rd Lieutenant

1512 Summit Avenue, Seattle, Washington.
Mrs C. W. Marvin (wife), 1512 Summit Avenue, Seattle, Washington.





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Regulations for keeping log books USCG


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1 September 1917

Kiska Harbor, Alaska

Lat 51.97, Long 177.57


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light variable airs to gentle SE breeze; overcast and foggy.

7.40am: Up anchor, weather clearing, stood out of harbor.

7.50am: Fog and rain closed in thick, turned and stood back into harbor.

7.55am: Anchored in 15 fathoms, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Crew holystoning spar deck, scrubbing and engaged in regular Saturday cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Moderate SE breezes to fresh South gale; overcast; foggy; rainy.

Crew holystoned decks and washed down. Apprentice Seaman C. Johnson sick and off duty.

1.40pm: Veered to 75 fathoms starboard chain. Rated S.A. Davis and J.R. Gresham from Second Class Boy to First Class Boy.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong SSW breeze to SW gale; overcast to cloudy; rainy to foggy.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 58° - 60°. Tested flood cocks.

7.00pm: Opened envelope containing radio signal call change #4 and placed same in effect, by authority of Alnav radiogram #57. Destroyed by burning radio signal call change #3.


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2 September 1917

Kiska Harbor, Alaska

Lat 52.17, Long 179.02


Midnight to 8.00am:

Whole SSW gale to gentle South breeze; overcast; foggy latter part.

5.25am: Up anchor, over log (26.0), stood out of harbor.

5.40am: (27.8) Course NE.

5.45am: (28.8) Little Kiska Island SE, 1 mile, course ENE.

6.55am: (38.8) Course NE.

7.22am: (42.8) Course N½W.

7.50am: (46.8) Course ENE¾E, and so ends; all courses by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle to moderate South breezes, overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

Keeping sharp lookout, with man at masthead, for signs of missing men from wrecked steamer. Vessel on course ENE¾E, standard compass, throughout watch. C.L. Johnson, Apprentice Seaman, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to strong SSE breeze; overcast, foggy and drizzling; moderate sea.

On course ENE¾E, standard compass, throughout. Keeping lookout posted to report all boats and land.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Strong SSW breezes to moderate gale, heavy broken sea, foggy, overcast.

Keeping sharp lookout for signs of missing men. Vessel on course ENE¾E, standard compass, throughout. Ordinary Seaman F.W. Willman sick and off duty.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SSW gale to fresh WSW Breezes. Overcast to mostly clear. Rough sea.

On course ENE¾E, standard compass, throughout. Lookout posted at masthead keeping sharp lookout for missing boat’s crew. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 58°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to fresh SW breeze; rough to moderate sea; cloudy to overcast with drizzling rain.

On course ENE¾E throughout, by standard compass, keeping lookout for missing boat and crew.


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3 September 1917

Koniuji Island, Alaska

Lat 52.41, Long -175.02


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh SW to SSW breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, bright moonlight at times, moderate sea.

Keeping sharp lookout for signs of missing men. Vessel on course ENE¾E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh to moderate SSW breeze. Overcast to partly clear. Moderate following sea.

Crew employed in usual routine, lookout at masthead, Course ENE¾E, standard compass, throughout watch.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to gentle SW breezes; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

Apprentice Seaman C.L. Johnson sick and off duty. Observed day as a holiday (Labor Day).

8.50am: (64.9) Course ExN, standard compass. Increased speed in order to take advantage of clear weather and fair wind to reach Atka village before dark in order to ascertain if shipwrecked people had arrived there in the absence of this vessel.

11.00am: (85.5) Course ENE½E, standard compass, and so watch ends. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate SW to gentle variable breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course ENE½E standard compass.

3.00pm: (23.6) Standing various courses around North end of Atka Island with North Cape abeam, distant 2 miles, at this time. Lookout at masthead keeping lookout for small boats. Omitted quarters and drills on account of holiday.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh West to moderate WNW breeze; cloudy; smooth.

Stood various courses around Cape Shaw and Cape Kudugnak into Atka Harbor, where anchored at 5.35pm, in 8 fathoms of water, to 15 fathoms starboard chain.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle West to SW breezes; partly cloudy.

Received from William Dirks six young blue foxes for delivery to US Deputy Marshal Paul Buckley at Unalaska. Received information that searching parties on Atka Island had seen no signs of missing boat’s crew and that three natives who had come to Atka from Ogliuga Island had seen no signs of them.

6.30pm: Up anchor.

6.35pm: Over log (47.1) Stood various courses out of Nazan Bay.

7.10pm: (51.8) Cape Kudugnak NNW, 2 miles distant, course NE¾E, standard compass, and so to end.

7.40pm: Moon rose. F.D. Crooks, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.


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8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle South to SW breezes, partly cloudy to clear blue sky; bright moonlight and starlight, smooth sea.

C. Hecht, Second Class Boy, given two hours’ extra duty for neglect of duty in Wardroom. Vessel on course NE¾E, standard compass, throughout watch. Keeping lookout for signs of missing men.


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4 September 1917

Bering Sea

Lat 53.11, Long -170.57


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle SW breeze; clear; moderate swell on the port quarter.

Vessel rolling easily. Keeping lookout for missing men. Moonlight bright. Course NE¾E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle SW to moderate SE breeze. Clear blue sky to dense fog. Groundswell.

Crew employed in usual morning routine. Course SE, standard compass. Keeping lookout for missing boat.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate SSW breezes, partly cloudy, foggy; groundswell.

C.L. Johnson, Apprentice Seaman, H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, A. Starrs, Coal Heaver, and F.D. Crooks, Coal Heaver, sick and off duty.

Held signal drill. Men employed variously. Vessel on course NE¾E, standard compass, throughout. Keeping sharp lookout for signs of missing men. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle South to light SW breeze; foggy; moderate sea.

On course NE¾E, standard compass. Lookout keeping sharp watch for boats and land.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by abandon ship drill, collision drill and fire drill.

3.30.05pm: Fire alarm; 3.30.50pm: First water; 3.31.05pm: All.

3.50pm: Uliaga Island bearing SxW½W, distant 12 miles, changed course to NE¼ E and so to end of watch.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle SW breezes, partly cloudy to overcast, groundswell.

4.00 (20.3) Course NE¼E and so to end of watch. Keeping sharp lookout for signs of missing men.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle SW to SE breezes; mostly cloudy; groundswell.

On course NE¼, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 60°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW breeze; overcast; moderate swell.

8.00pm: (53.1) Course NE, standard compass, and so watch ends. Keeping lookout for missing men.


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5 September 1917

Bering Sea

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle SSE breezes, partly cloudy, bright moonlight, smooth sea.

Keeping sharp lookout for signs of missing men. Vessel on course NE, standard compass, throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle SSE to South breezes; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NE.

5.18am: (13.1) Course ENE¾E.

6.46am: (23.7) Cape Cheerful abeam, distant 3 miles, course SE for Ulakta Head.

7.33am: In log (37.4). Watch ends Ulakta head SW, distant ½ mile. All courses and bearings by standard compass. W.L. Bodie, Ordinary Seaman, given five hours’ extra duty for failing to turn out when called.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle South to strong SE breezes; overcast, cloudy.

Stood in to Unalaska, Alaska, and at 8.20am made fast to wharf.

Delivered to Paul Buckley, US Deputy Marshal, six young blue foxes received for transportation at Atka. Prepared ship for coaling. Draft before coaling 11’3” forward, 14’2” aft.

9.30am: Lit fires under after boiler,

10.00am: Started coaling.

Sick and off duty, E.R. Sager, Boy Second Class, H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, F.D. Crooks and A. Starrs, Coal Heavers. Registered six men on board SS “Kodiak”, employers of North Pacific Sea Products Company. Apprentice Seaman C.L. Johnson returned to duty. Commanding Officer inspected Coast Guard storehouse and Division Commander’s Office, finding all in good condition except stove in Division Commander’s Office, which had become rusty; cleaned and greased same. Crew employed coaling ship. Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling.

10.45am: Steam formed.

12.00pm: Cut out forward boiler, cut in after boiler. Let fire die under forward boiler.

3.50pm: Finished coaling, having received from Alaska Commercial Company 76 tons steam coal. Draft after coaling 13’0” forward, 14’5” aft.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong SE breeze to fresh SE gale, squally; overcast and raining.

Stowed coaling gear. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 60°. Held night signal drill.


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6 September 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Moderate SE breezes; overcast and drizzling to partly clear.

Crew washed down and cleaned ship after coaling. Started spotting and painting after ship’s side.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SW breeze to variable South-westerly airs; cloudy.

Sick and off duty: Ordinary Seaman H.L. Desmond, Coal Heavers F.D. Crooks and A. Starrs, and Second Class Boy A.R. Sager. Crew employed touching up paintwork over side. Engineer’s force employed cleaning forward boiler.

3.30pm: Quarters and infantry drill on shore.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light WSW airs; cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 62°.


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7 September 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light to fresh SW breezes to gentle and fresh South breezes; cloudy.

Began painting side.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Fresh South to SSW breezes, partly cloudy to overcast.

Received by direct transfer from Coast Guard Storehouse #2, 10 gallons of kerosene oil. Lost overboard one thong for pistol holster.

F.D. Crooks, A. Starrs, Coal Heavers, and W.R. Sager, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty. H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, returned to duty. Men employed in painting top sides and boat topping. Built skids and placed “Manning’s” spars on them, clear of the ground to prevent decay.

2.00pm: Quarters, followed by pistol and beach apparatus drill. Engineer’s force employed in cleaning forward boiler and overhauling machinery.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SSW to light breezes, overcast to partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 58° - 62°.

J.C. Ballard, First Class Boy, to be restricted to the limits of the vessel for two weeks after arrival of this vessel at Seattle, for slowness in obeying orders from the Quartermaster on watch.


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8 September 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable breezes to calm, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Holystoned spar deck and began regular Saturday cleaning. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light airs to gentle and light SSW breeze, partly clear to overcast and rain.

Crew employed holystoning spar deck and usual Saturday cleaning.

11.00am: Held general muster and published Articles for the Government of the Navy. Sick and off duty, F.C.C. Greene, Gunner, L.D. Giffin, Ordinary Seaman, W.R. Sager, Second Class Boy, F.D. Crooks, Coal Heaver. Returned to duty A. Starrs, Coal Heaver.

Inspected magazine and powder samples. Temperatures 58° - 60°. Tested flood cock.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW airs and calm, overcast, drizzling rain to passing showers and overcast.


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9 September 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light WNW airs to gentle breezes NW and West, gentle breezes to light airs.

Crew employed in usual Sunday morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light West airs to light West breeze to calm, changing to light and gentle WNW and NW breezes to moderate and fresh WNW breeze; blue sky and cloudy, at times overcast. F.C.C. Green, Gunner, L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. F.D. Crooks, Coal Heaver, and A.R. Sager, Second Class Boy, returned to duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light to gentle to moderate NW and WNW breezes, partly cloudy to overcast and rainy.

Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 61°; powder OK.


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10 September 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle to fresh to gentle West to WNW breeze, blue sky and cloudy.

Crew washed down deck and followed usual morning routine; 20 fathoms of lead line and head from starboard whaleboat carried away and lost.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW breezes to light variable airs; mostly cloudy.

F.C.C. Greene, Gunner, L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, and J.C. Ballard, Boy First Class, sick and off duty. Crew employed cleaning boats and securing for sea.

10.00am: Held signal drill. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout.

10.50am: Received Headquarters’ radio 15007: “If services cutter no longer required in connection patrol, return to Seattle, Washington, upon completion duty Valdez, Alaska. Report movements”.

3.30pm: Held daily quarters followed by infantry drill on shore. Engineer’s force cleaning forward boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to gentle SSW breezes; mostly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 54° - 62°.


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11 September 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 53.879, Long -166.542


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSW breezes to light variable airs; mostly cloudy; drizzling middle part.

Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW to NNE airs; cloudy to overcast; passing showers and drizzling rain.

Crew employed scrubbing oars.

9.30am: Engineer’s force completed cleaning forward boiler and adjusting machinery.

10.00am: Held signal drill. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 54° - 60°. Sick and off duty, Gunner F.C.C. Greene, Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffen, and Boy Second Class, J.C. Ballard.

2.00pm: Quarters.

2.02pm: Fire alarm for drill; 2.02.45pm: Water.

Held collision drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW airs to calm; overcast.

8.25pm: Steamer “Santa Ana” made fast at wharf.

Commanding Officer interviewed the Master of the “Santa Ana” and Dr French, the US Commissioner at Nushagak, who was a passenger on the “Santa Ana”, regarding the report that the natives of Perry Village were in a destitute condition. The master of the “Santa Ana” informed the Commanding Officer of this vessel that he had left 30 tons of provisions at Perry and Dr French, the US Commissioner, stated that he had visited every native house in Perry and found all the natives prosperous and in good condition.


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12 September 1917

Unalaska, Alaska

Lat 54.13, Long -166.26


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSE airs to calm to light ESE airs; overcast; rainy.

Prepared to get underway.


9.00am to meridian:

Light SE airs to gentle NE breezes, overcast, drizzling, smooth sea.

Gunner F.C.C. Greene, L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, and J.C. Ballard, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty.

Received 20 copies Gunnery Instructions and Exercises, Vessels of the District Naval Forces, 1917-1918.

The following Petty Officers received permanent ratings as such: George Cook, Machinist First Class, from July 1, 1917; George Wilson, Machinist First Class, from July 1, 1917; Peter Bugaras, Assistant Master-at-Arms, from July 1, 1917; A.B. Eriksen, Quartermaster, from July 4, 1917; R.A. Smith, Oiler First Class, from July 1, 1917.

Mr. J.C. Redpath of San Francisco, California, came on board as guest of the Commanding Officer. A.G. Maddren, Associate Geologist, US Geological Survey, who is up here looking into sulphur deposits of Western Alaska, came on board for passage to Sand Point, as there was no other means of transportation.

Received on board from Postmaster, Unalaska, one locked sack of mail for delivery to Postmaster at Valdez.

9.35am: Underway.

9.55am: (29.4) Over log; stood various courses out of Unalaska Bay

11.00am: (37.8) Priest Rock abeam, distant 2.3 miles, course NN¼E, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Men employed in securing up for sea.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate NE to ESE to light ENE breezes; overcast; rainy; foggy; smooth sea.

Stood various courses from Lava Point around Akutan Island to Akutan Harbor, where anchored at 3.55pm, in 20 fathoms of water, to 60 fathoms starboard chain, off the whaling station. Omitted drills and quarters on account of rain. Inspected magazine, temperature 54° - 60°. Inspected powder sample, condition good.


4.00pm to midnight:

Strong North to gentle NE breezes, overcast, rainy, squally. Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and Ensign A.W. Clark took the military census at the North Pacific Sea Products Company, Akutan Harbor, registering 23 men.


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13 September 1917

Akutan Harbor, Alaska

Lat 54.34, Long -165.44


Midnight to 9.00am:

Strong North to light NW breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, rainy, squally.

Morning duties performed. Mr. K.C. Birkeland of Minneapolis came on board as guest of the Commanding Officer.


9.00am to meridian:

Fresh NW breezes; overcast; smooth sea.

9.00am: Underway, stood out of harbor, Northerly across Akutan Bay, and around Akun Head.

10.00am: Signal drill.

Sick and off duty: Ensign A.W. Clark, Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffen, and Boy Second Class, E.R. Sager. Gunner F.C.C. Greene and Boy First Class J.C. Ballard returned to duty. Crew overhauled boat boxes.

11.10am: (86.3) Course ENE, Akun Head abeam, distant 1 mile.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Fresh to strong NW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth to moderate sea.

On course ENE, standard compass.

1.15pm: (3.0) Standing various courses through Unimak Pass and around Scotch Cap.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by gun drill and resuscitation drill. Crew employed overhauling boat boxes. Watch ends with Pinnacle Rock bearing WNW⅞W, standard compass, distant 5 miles.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle variable breezes to whole NNW gale; cloudy; smooth to choppy sea.

Stood various courses to Southward of Unimak Island. Watch ends off Cape Lutke, course NxE¾E, standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Whole NNW gale to strong NW breeze; mostly cloudy; moderate sea.

On course NxE¾E.

6.14pm: (43.0) Course NNE¼E.

7.03pm: In log (50.5). Anchored in 18 fathoms water, 75 fathoms starboard chain, Cape Rukavitsie NNE, 2 miles distant. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 60°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh NW breezes to moderate WNW gale, overcast.

Vessel at anchor, standing officers’ watches.


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14 September 1917

Thin Point, Alaska

Lat 54.89, Long -162.64


Midnight to 4.00am:

Strong WNW breeze; overcast.

Vessel at anchor, standing officers’ watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong WNW to light variable breezes; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

4.55am: Up anchor, stood ExN.

5.00am: Over log (58.5). Cape Lazaref abeam, distant 4.2 miles.

7.15am: (69.4) Course NExE. Crew washed down and performed morning routine. Watch ends on course NExE, Cape Pankof bearing NE¼N, distant 11¾ miles. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle to fresh NW breezes, overcast and passing showers to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

J.C. Ballard, First Class Boy, given one hour’s extra duty for inattention at drill. C. Hecht, Second Class Boy, given one hour’s extra duty for neglect of duty in Wardroom. R.H. Simonsen, First Class Boy, period of enlistment expires this day, extended until arrival of vessel in Seattle. Held signal drill.

Ensign A.W. Clark, Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffen, and Second Class Boy A.R. Sager, sick and off duty.

9.31am: (88.3) Cape Pankof abeam, distant 0.8 miles, course NNE⅝E, standard compass.

11.20am: (2.8) Umga Island abeam, distant 0.7 miles. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong to fresh NW breeze, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Standing various courses around North end of Deer Island and in between the Iliasik Islands.

4.00pm: Off NW point Goloi Island, distant ½ mile, standing into Bear Bay.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by infantry drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SW breeze to WSW, WNW, W and WSW; partly cloudy.

4.45pm: Anchored in Bear Bay in 15 fathoms with 60 fathoms starboard chain.

4.17pm: (43.0) In log. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°, powder samples OK.


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15 September 1917

Popoff Strait, Alaska

Lat 55.32, Long -160.55 [approx]


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate WSW to gentle NNW breezes; mostly cloudy to overcast.

4.55am: Up anchor.

5.03am: Over log (43.0), stood various courses past Arch Point.

6.26am: (55.0) Off Ukolnoi Island, distant one mile, course NE¾ [sic] and so to end. All courses by standard compass. Steaming at 82 revolutions in order to take advantage of good weather to make passage between the islands. Crew employed holystoning spar deck and in regular Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle NW to light WNW, W and WNW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NE¾E, standard compass.

10.00am: (86.5) Standing various courses through Unga Strait and into Humboldt Harbor.

11.15am: (97.5) In log.

11.35am: Stopped at Sand Point and put A.G. Maddren of the US Geological Survey ashore.

11.45am: Ahead, out log (97.5). Watch ends standing various courses through Popoff Strait. A.W. Clark, Ensign, L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, and A.R. Sager, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty. Crew employed with Saturday cleaning.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light WSW to gentle West breeze, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Stood various courses through Korovin and Gorman Straits.

1.22pm: (11.0) Cape Devine abeam, distant 1.0 miles, course NExE½E, standard compass.

2.00pm: Passed out Gorman Strait clear of Shumagin Islands and reduced to cruising ahead, 80 revolutions.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light West airs; mostly clear; smooth.

Course NExE½E, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable airs; mostly clear; smooth sea.

On course NexE½E, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, tested flood cock, temperature 56° - 62°. Received radio 63 Alnav; published same on bulletin board for information of crew of the vessel.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light ENE to fresh NE breezes, partly cloudy, bright starlight, smooth sea.

Vessel on course NExE½E, standard compass, throughout.


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16 September 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 55.82, Long -154.92


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate to gentle NNE breezes; cloudy; smooth.

Course NExE½E throughout, by standard compass.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate NE breeze; mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NexE½E, standard compass, throughout. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle NE breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

8.37am: (66.2) Left tangent of Chirikof Island bearing NW⅛W, standard compass, distant 13.0 miles. Course NNE⅜E, standard compass.

9.22am: Set all clocks ahead 30 minutes. Ensign A.W. Clark, Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffin, and Second Class Boy A.R. Sager, all sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to fresh NNE breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

1.00pm: Set clocks ahead 30 minutes. On course NNE⅜E, standard compass.

2.30pm: (5.9) Course NNE⅛E, standard compass.

3.35pm: (14.5) Course NxE⅞E, standard compass, and so to end of watch.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh NNE breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course NxE⅞E, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Fresh NNE breeze; mostly clear; smooth sea.

6.00pm: (34.2) Course NxE¾E, standard compass, and so to end. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 60° - 62°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh NNE to North breezes; cloudy; smooth to choppy sea.

8.00pm: (50.5) Course NNE¼E, standard compass, and so ends.


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17 September 1917

Gulf of Alaska

Lat 57.98, Long -150.97


Midnight to 4.00am:

Strong North to NNW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course NNE¼E, standard compass, throughout watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong NNW breeze; partly to mostly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NNE¼E.

4.45am: (18.9) Course NxE⅝E.

6.00am: (29.1) Course NxE⅛E and so to end. All courses by standard compass. Watch ends Cape Chiniak WxS, distant 18 miles. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh to moderate NW to WNW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NxE⅛E, standard compass, throughout. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

10.30am: Signal drill. A.W. Clark, Ensign, sick and off duty. L.D. Giffen, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty, A.R. Sager, Second Class Boy, returned to duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong WNW to NW breezes, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course NxE⅛E, standard compass, throughout watch.

2.00pm: Quarters

2.02.10pm: Fire alarm for drill; 2.03.10pm: First water; 2.03.20pm: All streams.

Held collision drill, general quarters and clothing inspection. Hook for dinghy gripe carried away.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Strong West breeze; cloudy; moderate sea.

4.20pm: Set fore staysail.

4.50pm: Set main staysail. Course NxE⅛E, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Strong West breeze; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

On course NxE⅛E, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 57°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Strong to fresh WSW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

9.00pm: (48.7) Course N⅝E, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Staysails set.


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18 September 1917

Gulf of Alaska

Lat 60.60, Long -147.13


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate to gentle SW breezes; clear; moderate sea.

Course N⅝E, standard compass, throughout.

4.00am: Furled staysails.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle SSW breeze; mostly clear to mostly cloudy; moderate following sea.

On course N⅝E. Land sighted ahead,

4.25am: (11.3) Fixed position by cross bearing, Cape Cleare NExE, 11 miles distant, course NNE¼E.

5.43am: (23.2) Course N½E, stood up through Montague Strait. Watch end Point Helen Light NW¾N, 4 miles distant, standing up for Seal Island. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate SSE to fresh ESE breezes, partly cloudy. Smooth sea.

Ensign A.W. Clark and Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffen sick and off duty. J.C. Tolin, Fireman, honorably discharged this day, expiration full term subsequent enlistment.

Stood various courses up Montague Strait and between Knight and Green Islands, and between Seal and Smith Islands.

11.18am: (70.4) Smith Island Light bearing W½S, standard compass, distant 1.8 miles, course North, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Held signal drill. Men employed variously. Strong flood tide


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle ESE to variable breeze; overcast and cloudy; smooth sea.

Standing various courses up Prince William Sound and Valdez Arm. Strong flood tide. Crew rigging coaling gear.

3.30pm: Quarters, followed by gun drill and resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to light variable breeze to light airs to calm, overcast, changing to drizzling rain and later to partly cloudy.

Standing various courses into Valdez Arm.

4.35pm: (15.2) In log.

5.05pm: Made fast to city dock, Valdez, Alaska. Liberty party went ashore. Delivered to postmaster one sack of mail from Unalaska. Inspected magazine, temperature 58° - 60°, powder OK.


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19 September 1917

Valdez, Alaska

Lat 61.126, Long -146.345


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light East airs; partly cloudy to overcast.

5.10am: Harry McCarty of Valdez was rescued from the bay having been seen to fall in while making his launch fast to the dock. He was seen by the sentry and Quartermaster on watch and rescued by them.

7.00am: Liberty party returned.

7.00am: Underway.

7.20am: Made fast to Valdez Dock Company Dock.

8.00am: Started coaling. Draft forward 11’10”, aft 14’3”.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ENE to moderate East breezes; overcast.

Ensign A.W. Clark sick and off duty. Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffen returned to duty.

10.45am: Finished coaling, having received from Valdez Dock Company 30 tons steam coal. Draft after coaling 12’3” forward, 14’4”aft.

Received one copy “Record of American and Foreign Shipping 1917”, 11 copies Circular Letter No. 32, 11 copies Circular Letter No. 33, 11 copies General Order No. 8a and 11 copies General Order No. 19. Received one ship’s seal “Unalga”, one roll and ink tube for stamps and two copies “Manual for Supply Officers Afloat”, USN 1917.

Received permanent appointment of the following: E.J. Christensen, Signal Quartermaster, from July 18, 1917, G.C. Moore, Oiler First Class, from July 18, 1917, H.I. Crook, Oiler Second Class, from July 17, 1917, C. Goetzler, Oiler Second Class, from July 18, 1917, C.G. Gage, Water Tender, from July 18, 1917, and E.T. Johnson, Electrician Third Class, from July 16, 1917. Re-enlisted Irl Calvin Tolin as Fireman, subsequent enlistment for clothing credit.

Crew employed coaling ship and cleaning ship after coaling. Omitted quarters and drills on account of cleaning ship after coaling. Commanding Officer called on US District Judge Brown, US Marshal Brenneman and Mr Arthur Lang, Clerk of the Court.

3.4pm5: Cast off from Valdez Dock Company wharf; moved over to City Dock, where at 3.55pm made fast.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate East breezes to fresh East gale, squally; overcast and rainy.

Doubled all mooring lines and led out and made fast bow and stern breasts and extra bowline.

4.00pm: Granted liberty until 12.00 midnight tonight. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 56° - 60°.


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20 September 1917

Cape Hinchinbrook Light, Alaska

Lat 60.22, Long -146.66


Midnight to 8.00am:

Strong NE to gentle NNW breezes; overcast; smooth sea.

4.10am: Cast off from wharf, stood out Port Valdez and through Valdez Narrows.

4.20am: Over log (15.2).

5.37am: (25.9) Valdez Narrows beacon close aboard, course S¼W.

7.00am: (38.1) Bligh Island Reef buoy ExS, 1¾ miles distant, course SE⅝S and so to end. Crew stowed lines, rigged out boats, washed down and performed morning routine. All courses and bearings by standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable to NW breezes, overcast, drizzling, smooth sea.

Stood various courses down Prince William Sound and out Hinchinbrook Entrance. Held signal drill. Ensign A.W. Clark sick and off duty. Men employed variously.

11.58am: (80.5) Cape Hinchinbrook Light bearing N¼W, distant 1.0 mile, course E¼S. Bearing and courses by standard compass.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle fresh to strong NE breeze to fresh SE breeze; overcast and drizzling; moderate sea.

On course E¼S, standard compass, throughout. Omitted quarters on account of rain.

1.50pm: Sent the following radiogram to Coast Guard, Washington: “Left Valdez for Seattle 4.00am September 20”.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle, variable to moderate SE breezes, overcast, hazy moderate to smooth sea.

Vessel on course E¼S, standard compass, throughout watch.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle SE breezes; overcast to mostly cloudy; moderate swell ahead.

6.00pm: (27.1) Course E¾N.

7.25pm: (38.8) Sighted Cape St Elias Light.

7.53pm: (41.8) Course NExE½E and so to end.

7.58pm: Sighted Cape St Elias gas buoy. All courses by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 60°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SE to strong ESE breezes to moderate ESE gale; overcast; moderate to rough sea.

9.34pm: Cape St Elias gas buoy abeam, distant 5.7 miles, course E¼N, standard compass, and so watch ends. C. Hecht, Boy Second Class, given 2 hours’ lookout watch for carelessness.


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21 September 1917

Gulf of Alaska

Lat 59.15, Long -142.82


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh to strong ESE gale, overcast, heavy rain, squally, rough sea.

1.40am: Reduced speed to prevent racing of propeller. Vessel on course E¼N, standard compass.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong to whole ESE gale, frequent storm squalls; overcast, driving rain, rough head sea.

On course E¼N, standard compass, throughout. Crew performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Whole to fresh to moderate ESE gale; overcast and raining, changing to partly clear and cloudy; rough sea.

On course E¼N, standard compass, throughout. A.W. Clark, Ensign, sick and off duty

10.00am: Set clocks ahead 30 minutes.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong ESE breezes to moderate gale, partly cloudy, passing showers, squally, rough sea.

Vessel rolling deeply at times. Omitted quarters on account of inclement weather. Vessel on course E¼N, standard compass, throughout.

1.00pm: Set clocks ahead 30 minutes.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate SSE gale; overcast; squally; rough sea.

Course E¼N, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SSE to South gale; overcast, rain squalls; rough sea.

On course E¼N, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 60° - 62°. Honorably discharged this day Arthur Henry Dahms, Electrician First Class, Acting, expiration full term subsequent enlistment for clothing credit, discharge No. 6346.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh South breezes to moderate gale, squally, passing showers, overcast to partly cloudy, rough to moderate sea.

Vessel on course E¼N, standard compass, throughout.


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22 September 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 57.88, Long -138.42


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate South gale, cloudy to overcast with showers; rough sea.

Vessel rolling deeply and pitching moderately. Course E¼N, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate South gale; cloudy; rough to moderate sea.

On course E¼N, standard compass, throughout. Crew performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to fresh ESE gale, partly cloudy to overcast and passing showers, moderate to choppy sea.

8.06am: (49.8) Course ESE⅞E, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate gale to strong SE breeze, to strong and fresh SSW breeze; overcast and rainy, changing to overcast and cloudy. Choppy sea.

Course ESE⅞E, standard compass, throughout. A.W. Clark, Ensign, sick and off duty. Re-enlisted this day Arthur Henry Dahms as Electrician Second Class and rated him Acting Electrician First Class. Subsequent enlistment for clothing credit.


4.00pm to 6apm:

Moderate SSW gale, partly cloudy to overcast, passing showers, squally, choppy sea. Vessel on course ESE⅞E, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate SSW gale to fresh SSW breeze; overcast to mostly cloudy; squally with passing showers; choppy broken sea.

Acting Quartermaster L.M. Van Zandt sick and off duty. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 60° - 62°. Tested flood cock. Set main staysail.


8.00pm to midnight:

Fresh to moderate SSW breezes; partly cloudy; moderate sea; occasional distant lightning.

10.10pm: In main staysail. Course ESE⅞E, standard compass, throughout.


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23 September 1917

Cape Decision, Alaska

Lat 56.02, Long -134.25


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate SSW to gentle South breezes, partly cloudy, passing showers, moderate sea.

3.32am to 3.37am: Slowed to sound; no bottom at 150 fathoms. Vessel on course ESE⅞E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Gentle South to SSW breezes; mostly cloudy, passing showers first part; moderate swell. On course ESE⅞E,

5.00am: Sighted land abeam.

6.12am: (17.5) Course ENE.

6.40am: During heavy rolling of vessel, Second Class Boy C. Hecht fell in cockpit, striking on his head and becoming unconscious; revived shortly after.

7.06am: (24.9) Course E¾S and so to end. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle SSW breeze; partly cloudy; moderate sea.

Standing various courses by Cape Ommaney and across Chatham Strait.

A.W. Clark, Ensign, sick and off duty. L.M. Van Zandt, Acting Quartermaster, and C. Hecht, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable breezes to airs, partly cloudy, passing showers, smooth sea.

12.25pm: (69.3) Cape Decision abeam. Stood various courses up Sumner Strait. Watch ends, vessel close to Helm Rock buoy.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to light variable breezes, to light Easterly breezes to calm; partly cloudy, at times overcast; smooth sea.

Standing various courses through Sumner Strait and at 6.00pm anchored off Point Colpoys in 23 fathoms with 50 fathoms starboard chain.

5.55pm: (12.9) In log. Inspected magazine, temperature 60° - 62°; powder OK.


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24 September 1917

McHenry Ledge, Alaska

Lat 55.76, Long -132.38


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light East breezes; mostly cloudy to overcast.

5.55am: Up anchor, over log (10.9), stood into Clarence Strait and various courses through Snow Passage.

6.10am: Set staysails to dry. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle variable breezes to light airs, overcast and rainy, smooth sea.

Commanding Officer inspected vessel. L.M. Van Zandt, Acting Quartermaster, returned to duty. Ensign A.W. Clark, W.J. Walker, Fireman, and C. Hecht, Second Class Boy, sick and off duty. Stood various courses down Clarence Strait.

9.57am: (46.9) Point Stanhope buoy abeam, distant 0.5 miles. Course SExE⅜E, standard compass.

10.45am: Delivered to B. Nyberg, Seaman, specification preferred against him.

11.05am: Took in staysails.

11.30am: (60.4) Narrow Point Light abeam, distant 1.5 miles. Men employed variously. Held signal drill.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light WSW variable and North airs; overcast, cloudy and raining at times.

Standing various courses through Clarence Strait and Tongass Narrows.

2.30pm: Quarters followed by collision drill.

2.31.00pm: Fire drill alarm; 2.31.20pm: First water; 2.31.35pm: All water.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm; overcast and rainy.

Stood various courses down Tongas Narrows.

4.15pm: Made fast to wharf of New England Fish Company, Ketchikan, Alaska. Granted liberty to one watch until 5.00am tomorrow. Filled all fresh water tanks at no expense to the Government. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 60°.


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25 September 1917

Off Lord Rock Light, British Columbia

Lat 54.72, Long -130.91


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to fresh SE breeze; overcast and rainy.

Liberty party returned on time.

5.50am: Unmoored ship, stood down Tongas Narrows.

5.55am: Over log 92.4.

7.05am: (101.7) Off Angle Point, course E½N.

7.50am: (7.7) Off Hog Island, course E¾S, and so to end. Crew stowed lines and performed morning routine. Ensign A.W. Clark returned to duty.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle ESE to fresh Easterly and ENE breeze. Overcast and rainy.

8.35am: (14.3) Mary Island Light abeam.

11.07am: (34.1) Tree Point Light abeam, distance 2.4 miles, course E¾S.

11.32am: (32.3) Stood various courses toward Lord Rock. Held signal drill. Sick and off duty, W.J. Walker, Fireman, C. Hecht, Second Class Boy. Crew variously employed.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Strong East to SE breeze; overcast, cloudy and at times raining. Smooth sea.

Standing various courses through Chatham Sound.

3.00pm: Increased speed on account of thick weather in order to make Kennedy Island before dark.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by resuscitation drill.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Fresh SE breezes; overcast, smooth.

Stood various courses across Chatham Sound into Malacca Passage and Arthur Passage. Summary Court convened.


6.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to fresh SE breezes; overcast; drizzling rain; smooth.

Stood into Cardena Bay, where anchored at 6.40pm in 9 fathoms of water to 60 fathoms of starboard chain.

6.40pm: Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 58° - 60°.


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26 September 1917

Trivett Point, British Columbia

Lat 53.31, Long -129.05


Midnight to 8.00am:

Moderate SE breeze to calm; overcast to mostly cloudy.

5.00am: Up anchor, over log (95.7), stood various courses out of Cardena Bay.

5.30am: Watson Rock Light abeam (6.0), stood down Grenville Channel. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light ESE breeze to variable airs; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

Standing various courses through Grenville Channel and Wright Sound. Crew employed touching up paintwork about deck. W.J. Walker, Fireman, C. Hecht, Second Class Boy, and W.L. Jamenson, Water Tender, returned to duty.

10.00am: Signal drill. Increased speed in order to reach Carter Bay by dark to anchor.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to moderate Easterly breezes, partly clear.

12.36pm: (63.4) Kingcome Point abeam.

2.25pm: (79.6) Aaltanhash Inlet abeam.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters and infantry drill. Crew touching up paint work and variously employed, courses various.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SE breezes, overcast, passing showers, smooth sea.

Stood various courses through Hiekish Narrows and into Carter Bay.

4.48pm: (0.7) In log.

5.00pm: Anchored in Carter Bay in 23 fathoms water, 50 fathoms starboard chain, banked fires. Held night signal drill. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 58° - 64°.


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27 September 1917

Napier Point, British Columbia

Lat 52.12, Long -128.13


Midnight to 8.00am:

Gentle SE to variable breeze; overcast and rainy.

5.25am: Up anchor, over log (0.7), stood down Finlayson Channel. Watch ends, Parker Point ESE, 2 miles distant. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle breeze to moderate Easterly gale, moderate ESE breeze to strong gale, overcast, squally and rain.

8.25am: (24.5) Jorkins Point Light abeam.

9.05am: (29.8) Vancouver Rock abeam.

9.30am: (33.3) White Rock Light abeam.

9.53am: (36.5) Ivory Light abeam, course ENE⅛E.

10.36am: (42.7) Idol Point course ENE⅞E.

11.32am: (50.3) Dryad Point Light abeam.

11.57am: Napier Point abeam. All courses by standard compass.

10.00am: Signal drill. Crew variously employed.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate ESE to SE to SSE gale; overcast, cloudy and at times foggy and raining; smooth sea.

Standing various courses through Lama Passage and Fisher Channel.

2.35pm: (74.3) In log.

3.00pm: Boat drill under oars. Tested the Rouse sea anchor sent to this vessel to be tested by instruction from the Captain, Commandant’s Office. Omitted quarters on account of rain.


4.00pm to midnight:

Fresh SE breeze to fresh SE gale, partly clear to drizzle and overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder sample. Temperatures 64° - 60. Blinker drill.

4.10pm: Anchored in Namu Harbor in 29 fathoms with 70 fathoms starboard chain.


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28 September 1917

Namu Harbor, British Columbia

Lat 50.99, Long -127.77


Midnight to 8.00am:

Fresh SSE gale to fresh SSE breeze; overcast to mostly cloudy.

5.25am: Up anchor, over log (74.2), stood out of Namu Harbor and down Fitzhugh Sound. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate to gentle SE to moderate ESE breeze, at times overcast and drizzling; moderate swell.

Standing various courses through Fitzhugh Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound.

10.00am: Signal drill. S.A. Davis, Boy First Class, enlistment expires, extended by authority Article 334 (b) Regulations.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate easterly breeze to calm. Overcast to partly clear.

12.17pm: (30.0) Pine Island abeam.

1.08pm: (37.5) Scarlet Point Light abeam, 9 miles distant.

1.35pm: (41.2) Heard Island abeam, course ESE½E.

2.22pm: (48.0) Masterman Island Light abeam.

3.00pm: Signal drill.

3.30pm: Quarters, gun drill and resuscitation drill. Crew variously employed. All courses by standard compass.

3.45pm: Set clocks ahead 30 minutes.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Calm, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

4.30pm: (61.6) Graeme Point abeam, distant 0.3 miles. Stood various courses in by Haddington Island.

5.38pm: (70.4) In log. Stood various courses into Alert Bay where at 5.50pm anchored in 7½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Banked fires.


6.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly cloudy. Inspected magazine, temperature 60° - 64°; powder OK.

7.00pm: Blinker drill.

6.00pm: Set clocks ahead 30 minutes.


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29 September 1917

Alert Bay, British Columbia

Lat 50.37, Long -125.78


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light ENE breeze; overcast.

6.10am: Up anchor,

6.15am: Over log (70.4), stood out of Alert Bay and down Johnstone Strait. Crew holystoning spar deck and cleaning.


8.00am to meridian:

Light ENE breeze to light airs, overcast.

8.10am: (86.7) Cracroft Island Light abeam.

8.59am: (93.7) Bush Island abeam.

9.36am: (98.4) Broken Island abeam.

10.33am: (6.0) Milly Island abeam

11.00am: (9.8) Clarence Island abeam.

11.25.15am: Man overboard drill.

11.27.40am: Buoy recovered.

11.30.05am: Buoy returned aboard.

11.31am: Ahead on course.

11.32am: (13.2) Over log.

11.39am: (14.0) Helmcken Island Light abeam.

11.53am: (15.3) Camp Point abeam. Crew employed with usual Saturday cleaning. Courses various.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light ESE airs to calm; overcast, at times drizzling.

Standing various courses through Discovery Passage and Seymour Narrows.

1.30pm: (25.5) Turn Island abeam, in log. Steaming slow to wait for tide in Seymour Narrows.

3.15pm: Through Seymour Narrows.

3.26pm: Race Point abeam; out log.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light NW breeze; overcast; smooth.

Stood various courses in Discovery Passage

4.24pm: (34.1) Cape Mudge close aboard, course ESE⅜E, standard compass, and so watch ends.


6.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breeze; overcast; smooth sea. On course ESE⅜E.

6.42pm: (56.0) Cape Lazo abeam, distant 1.8 miles.

6.50pm: (57.0) Course S⅜W.

6.55pm: (58.0) In log.

7.00pm: Anchored in 12½ fathoms, 45 fathoms starboard chain, Cape Lazo WxN, 1⅝ miles distant. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Held night signal drill. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 58° - 62, tested flood cock.


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30 September 1917

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.92, Long -123.17


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light NW to SW breezes; overcast, cloudy.

3.35am: Up anchor, over log (59.1), stood E¾S to clear St John Point.

5.13am: (72.0) St John Point abeam, distant 2½ miles, course SExE⅛E.

5.40am: (76.5) Sisters Light abeam, distant 1.4 miles.

6.05am: (80.4) Course ExN.

7.15am: (91.0) Ballenas Island Light abeam, distant .6 miles, course East, and so ends. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle West to WNW breeze to calm; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

Standing various courses through Georgia Straits. Increased speed in order to pass patrol boats before dark.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SSW breeze to WNW airs, overcast and passing showers.

12.56pm: (42.7) East Point Light, Saturna Island, abeam, 4½ miles distant.

1.12pm: Patos Island Light abeam.

1.41pm: (49.3) Alden Bank buoy abeam.

2.00pm: (52.4) Stood various courses through Rosario Strait.

2.15pm: Unbent staysails and stored them away in sail locker.

3.06pm: (62.4) Peapod Rock Light abeam.

Restrictions to limits of vessel in cases of H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, J.C. Ballard, First Class Boy, and E.R. Sager, Second Class Boy, removed by Commanding Officer, in view of subsequent good conduct of each.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light variable airs, overcast and rainy to partly cloudy, smooth sea. Stood various courses down through Rosario Strait.

4.27pm: (74.8) Burrows Island Lighthouse abeam, distant 0.4 miles. Watch ends, vessel approaching Point Partridge gas buoy.


6.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs to calm; cloudy; smooth sea.

Stood various courses into Port Townsend harbor, where anchored at 7.25pm, in 10½ fathoms of water, to 45 fathoms starboard chain.

6.52pm: Set “GVHS” and in reply to Ardois signal “What is your name”, from fort, replied “USS Unalga”, with ship’s blinker. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 62° - 65°.


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Abstract:

Vacancies in crew 450

General muster 1

Inspection ship 4

Quarters 13

Gun 3

General quarters 1

Infantry 2

Infantry on shore 2

Pistol 1

Fire 4

Collision 4

Boat 1

Abandon ship 1

Man overboard 1

Signal 18

Resuscitation 4

Beach apparatus instruction 1

Inspected clothing 1

Magazine 30

Flood cock tested 5


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Peter Bugaras

Assistant Master at Arms



Also mentioned as Burgaras, Bugurus
Received permanent rating on 12 Sep 1917

Einar Johan Christensen

Signal Quartermaster



Also mentioned as Christiansen
Received permanent rating on 19 Sep 1917

George Cook

Machinist 1st class



Received permanent rating on 12 Sep 1917

Harry Israel Crook

Oiler 2nd class



Received permanent rating on 19 Sep 1917

Serenus Asbury Davis

Boy 2nd class



Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Sep 1917

Anton Bernhard Ericksen

Quartermaster



Also mentioned as Eriksen, Ericsen
Received permanent rating on 12 Sep 1917

Carl Guy Gage

Water Tender



Received permanent rating on 19 Sep 1917

Carl Goetzler

Oiler 2nd class



Received permanent rating on 19 Sep 1917

Joseph Radcliffe Gresham

Boy 2nd class



Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Sep 1917

Evald Theodore Johnson

Electrician 3rd class



Received permanent rating on 19 Sep 1917

George Cleveland Moore

Oiler 1st class



Received permanent rating on 19 Sep 1917

Robert Alexander Smith

Oiler 1st class



Received permanent rating on 12 Sep 1917

George Wilson

Machinist 1st class



Received permanent rating on 12 Sep 1917


[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

J. C. Redpath


On board as guest on 12 Sep 1917

Alfred G. Maddren

Associate Geologist US Geological Survey

On board for transportation on 12 Sep 1917

K. C. Birkeland


On board as guest on 13 Sep 1917



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1917


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Cover – October 1917

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Title page – October 1917


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers

Del Sol Hotel, Figueroa and 20th Street, Los Angeles. Phone: 21757 Home.




Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers

Mrs. Ruth Torbet, 510 West Biddle Street, Jackson, Michigan.




David Patterson Marvin

3rd Lieutenant

Parcell Apartments, San Pedro.
Phone: 8425.
(wife) Mrs Cathryn W. Marvin.



Receives commission as 2nd Lieutenant on 22 Oct 1917
Took oath on 23 Oct 1917

Leon Claude Covell

1st Lieutenant



9 Oct 1917


Warner Keith Thompson

2nd Lieutenant


9 Oct 1917




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Instructions for keeping log


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1 October 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.60, Long -122.36


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light variable breezes; mostly cloudy to overcast and foggy.

5.25am: Up anchor,

5.30am: Over log (99.4), stood down Admiralty Inlet and into Puget Sound.

5.50am: Hoisted ship numbers GVHS.

6.15am: Hauled down. Crew washed down and performed morning routine. Watch ends on course SE¼E, Point No Point bearing WNW½W, distant 2.1 miles, course and bearing by standard compass.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South breeze to light South airs to calm to SE airs; overcast and drizzling to partly cloudy and fair during afternoon; smooth sea.

Standing various courses into Seattle Harbor.

9.52am: In log (37.4).

10.30am: Made fast to harbor buoy number #2. Reported arrival of vessel at Seattle by telegraph to Coast Guard Headquarters, radio to Commandant, Thirteenth Naval District, and Commanding Officer, Northern Division Pacific Coast. Mr. K.C. Birkeland and J.C. Redpath, guests of the Commanding Officer, left this day.

9.30am: Quarters followed by general quarters, collision drill and fire drill.

9.31.30am: Fire alarm; 9.32.05am: First water; 9.32.15am: All water.

Commanding Officer reported in person to Commanding Officer, Northern Division Pacific Coast at his office. Crew variously employed.

Liberty granted to port watch at 11.30 until 9.00am Tuesday.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SE airs to gentle SSW breezes and fresh and gentle SSE and SE breezes; partly cloudy to overcast.

Honorably discharged this day the following men, expiration full term subsequent enlistment and extension thereof: Water Tender W.L. Jamieson, discharge No. 6347; Cabin Steward, F. Shibata, discharge No. 6348; Ordinary Seaman W.L. Bodie, discharge No. 6349; R.H.H. Simonsen, First Class Boy, discharge No. 1101; S.A. Davis, First Class Boy, discharge No. 1102.

Honorably discharged this day H.I. Crook, Oiler Second Class, expiration full term subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 1103. All of the above men were paid on vouchers to date.

Inspected magazine, temperature 60° - 63°; powder OK.


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2 October 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SE airs to gentle and light SE breeze to fresh Southerly breezes; overcast and cloudy.

Crew employed painting water line and cleaning about the deck.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Southerly breeze, partly cloudy

9.00am: Received Headquarters’ telegram 13401 authorizing subsistence in regard to Warrant Officers from May 3, 1917.

9.30am: Quarters, gun drill, signal drill and resuscitation drill.

Rated this day: P. Arcia, Fireman to Water Tender, Acting, and A. Starrs, Coal Heaver to Fireman.

Rated this day: A. Wiedersich, Water Tender to Oiler Second Class, Acting; S. Murray, Fireman to Acting Water Tender; James Hoheb, First Class Boy to Cabin Steward, on probation.

Expended rations as follows, on account of Warrant Officers, authority of Headquarters’ telegram of October 1, 13401: May 116, June 120, July 124, August 124, September 120. Received 11 copies special order No 17. Received one (1) copy Regulations for Government of Naval Districts 1917. Received one (1) copy Instructions for the Navy governing Maritime Warfare.

11.20am: Unmoored from harbor buoy No 2.

11.35am: Made fast to Hammond Mill dock to take on fresh water. Crew employed painting waterline and variously.

12.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 9.00am tomorrow. Received three pads form N. Nov. 379 identification record. Received copy “How to obtain good fingerprints” and one set apparatus for taking finger prints.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle Southerly breeze to light SE breeze, partly cloudy.

Filling fresh water tanks. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 60° - 66°.


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3 October 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

SE airs to calm, overcast to overcast and foggy.

Crew employed washing down and followed usual morning routine. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light WNW to variable airs; partly cloudy.

Crew variously employed.

9.30am: Quarters and battery drill

1.00pm: Ensign G.V.S. Harvey left vessel on 10 days’ leave of absence, authority letter of Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, dated October 2, 1915.

2.00pm: Officers and crew received pay for May, June, July, August and September, 1917.

2.30pm: Ordinary Seaman D.C. Jones left vessel on two days’ leave granted by the Commanding Officer, and Seaman P.J. Sarsfield left vessel on 25 days’ leave of absence granted by Headquarters’ letter of July 23, 1917.

2.30pm: Granted 48 hours’ liberty to the watch. Electrician, Acting, F. Stowers, granted 48 hours’ liberty.

Received 1 case lead covered electric light cable, shipped from Navy Yard, New York, July 19, 1917. Received from New York Navy Yard 2 cases electric fixtures, blinker night signal outfit. Received from Navy Yard, Washington, DC, 1 case radio instruments.

3.00pm to 3.35pm: Summary Court met in the case of Seaman B. Nyberg.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs; partly cloudy.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 64° - 67°.


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4 October 1917

[4 September 1917 in log]

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light West breeze to WNW airs; overcast and foggy to cloudy.

Washed down.


9.00am to 4.00pm: Light WNW airs, partly clear.

Crew employed in usual routine work.

9.30am: Quarters, gun drill, signal drill & beach apparatus drill.

10.40am: Received storage battery lighting circuit for 6-pounders and box from Philadelphia Navy Yard by Wells Fargo Express Company. Inspected magazine and powder samples. Temperature 64° - 66°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.


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5 October 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light WNW airs to calm, partly clear to fog.

Usual routine work.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, dense, low fog.

9.30am: Held daily quarters, followed by gun and signal drills. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout. Crew variously employed.

12.00pm: Machinist K.P. Floe left vessel on six days’ leave of absence granted by Commanding Officer, Electrician (Acting) F. Stowers returned from liberty.

1.00pm: Acting Quartermaster L.M. Van Zandt left vessel on four days’ leave of absence granted by Commanding Officer.

2.00pm: Port watch liberty party returned on time.

2.30pm: Granted 48 hours’ liberty to Starboard watch. Electrician First Class (Acting) A. Dahms granted 48 hours’ liberty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, dense low fog.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 64° - 69°F.


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6 October 1917

Seattle, Washington

Lat 47.588, Long -122.343


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm, foggy.

Crew performed morning routine, started holystoning spar deck and regular Saturday cleaning.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs to WNW breezes; cloudy to overcast; hazy.

Completed holystoning and washed down. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 65° - 67°; tested flood cock. Enlisted Tary Angel as Second Class Boy, original enlistment.

12.00pm: Ship’s Writer R.H. Copley left on 48 hours’ liberty.

1.30pm: Ordinary Seaman D.C. Jones returned from leave. Proceedings of a Summary Court in the case of B.E. Nyberg, Seaman, approved by the Commanding Officer; Nyberg was sentenced to lose $133.20, which is mitigated by the Commanding Officer to lose pay amounting to $40.00, and sentence was read to Seaman Nyberg.

3.30pm: Fire alarm; 3.30.25pm: Water.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to variable light airs, light fog to partly clear.


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7 October 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.55, Long -122.63


Midnight to 9.00am:

Variable light airs to light variable breeze, overcast and hazy.

All water tanks filled with no expense to the Government.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North to NE breezes, overcast to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

9.30am: Ensign A.W. Clark left on 10 days’ leave granted by Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, dated October 8, 1917. E.T. Johnson, Electrician Second Class, left on 48 hours’ liberty.

Prepared to get underway. Received orders from Division Commander detaching this vessel from the Northern Division and directing her to proceed to San Francisco, California, and report by wire to the Commandant Twelfth Naval District.

9.50am: Underway. Stood various courses out of Elliott Bay, through Rich’s Passage to Puget Sound Navy Yard.

10.50am: Hoisted “GVHS”, ship’s numbers, in passing Fort Ward.

11.30am: Hoisted ship’s numbers “GVHS” off Navy Yard.

11.35am: Anchored off Navy Yard, Puget Sound, in 9½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Held general muster and published Special Order No. 17. Commanding Officer called on the Commandant Thirteenth Naval District. Liberty men returned on time. Discontinued radio watch on account of vessel being so close to Puget Sound Navy Yard radio station.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NE airs to calm, overcast to partly cloudy, foggy.

4.45pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 7.00am tomorrow. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 67°.


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8 October 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.55, Long -122.63


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light West airs, overcast and thick fog.

Prepared to coal ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned on time except E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver.

8.15am: Coal lighters alongside, began coaling. Draft forward 10’ 6”, aft 14’00”.

8.15am: E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, returned 1 hour 15 minutes late from liberty.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs; partly cloudy, foggy to hazy.

Crew employed coaling ship. Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling. Received from Supply Officer, Navy Yard, Puget Sound, one Audion detector and one storage battery, both shipped from Purchasing Officer, New York. Ship’s Writer R.H. Copley returned from liberty.

3.00pm: Delivered Clair Edward Johnson, Apprentice Seaman, USN, deserter, to Detail Officer, Navy Yard, Puget Sound, for delivery to Receiving Ship. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 66° - 68°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy; hazy.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to one watch until 9.00am tomorrow. Watch on board continued coaling until 5.20 when knocked off for the night.


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9 October 1917

Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

Lat 47.55, Long -122.63


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; dense fog.

Coaling ship, other morning duties belayed.

9.00am: Liberty party returned on time except R.J. Desmond, Seaman, who is absent without leave.

9.00am: Electrician Second Class E.T. Johnson returned from liberty.

9.00am: Machinist K.P. Floe returned from three days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer, three of six days’ leave granted on October 5, being revoked.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; foggy to cloudy and hazy. Smooth sea.

Honorably discharged J.R. Gresham, Boy First Class, expiration of full term of first enlistment, discharge #1104. Enlisted as Ordinary Seamen John Cleoudis and Orville Ray Taylor, original enlistments.

Received from Coast Guard Store, New York, one box crockery. Commanding Officer called on Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, and received permission to leave the yard. Received from Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, Register #34 of Code Recognition Signals.

11.30am: Seaman R.J. Desmond returned 2 hours late from liberty; to lose two liberties.

1.30pm: Finished coaling, draft 14’0” forward, 14’4” aft. Received on board one shaper, stored at the yard.

2.10pm: Coal barges left vessel.

2.30pm: First Lieutenant L.C. Covell left vessel, detached by orders of the Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, of today.

2.30pm: Quartermaster (Acting) L.M. Van Zandt returned from leave. Omitted quarters on account of coaling. Received from Supply Office, Puget Sound Navy Yard, ration supplies on current requisition. Received from Puget Sound Navy Yard 200 tons of Pocahontas coal.

3.30pm: Second Lieutenant W.K. Thompson reported on board, by order of the Commandant Thirteenth Naval District, of even date.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light East airs to NNE breezes; cloudy; very thick haze.

4.10pm: Underway, stood out of Sinclair Inlet and through Rich’s Passage

4.15pm: “Snohomish” signaled “TDL”; answered “XOR”.

4.40pm: Exchanged recognition signals with Fort Ward.

5.44pm: West Point Light abeam, course NxW¼W, standard compass.

7.15pm: Anchored off Cultus Bay in 11 fathoms of water, to 45 fathoms of starboard chain. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 64° - 66°.


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10 October 1917

Off Point Wilson, Washington

Lat 48.15, Long -122.74


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm to light West breeze; foggy.

6.00am: Up anchor,

6.05am: Over log (56.9), stood WxS to clear Point No Point.

6.37am: (60.1) Point No Point SW, distant 1 mile, course NW¾W.

7.50am: Hauled off to clear Marrowstone Point.

7.58am: (73.6) Marrowstone Point close aboard, stood WSW for Port Townsend. All courses by standard compass. Crew rigged in boat and made ready for mooring ship.


8.00am to meridian:

Calm to light West airs, overcast, thick fog.

8.10am: (74.9) In log.

8.40am: Anchored off Port Townsend in 10½ fathoms water to 30 fathoms starboard chain.

9.30am: Underway and stood in to City Dock, Port Townsend, where at 9.40am moored. Received from storehouse, Port Townsend, all stores and equipment belonging to this vessel which had been stored there. Received 10000 gallons fresh water at no expense to Government.

11.15am: Underway.

11.20am: (74.9) Over log.

11.25am: (75.5) Point Hudson spar buoy close abeam, course NWxN, standard compass.

11.35am: (76.7) Point Wilson close abeam.

11.40am: (77.6) Course W¾S, standard compass, and so watch ends. Men employed handling stores and preparing ship for sea. Rated P.L. Wilson, Ordinary Seaman, to Coal Heaver this day.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SW breezes to gentle WSW breeze; overcast; foggy; smooth.

1.29pm: (93.8) Course WSW¼W, standard compass, and so watch ends. Omitted quarters on account of thick, foggy weather and cleaning up decks and securing for sea. Sounded fog signal throughout watch.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate WSW to WNW breezes, overcast, foggy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course WSW¼W, standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate to gentle WNW breezes; dense fog; smooth sea.

Sounding fog signal throughout.

6.00pm: (34.0) Course W⅜N.

6.05pm: Slip Point abeam, distant 1½ miles.

7.37pm: (48.0) Course WNW½W and so to end. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 64° - 66°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW breeze to calm; overcast; foggy; smooth.

8.53pm: (59.2) Course SWxS, standard compass.

10.14pm: (71.2) Course SSE⅜E, standard compass. Sounded fog signal throughout watch.


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11 October 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 46.27, Long -124.63


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light SSE to SE airs, thick fog, overcast, smooth sea.

2.00am: (6.2) Course SE¼S, standard compass, and so to end of watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SE to WNW breezes; overcast, foggy first part; smooth sea.

On course SE¼S, standard compass, throughout. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NW to NNW breezes; overcast; cloudy; hazy; smooth.

Crew employed cleaning on main deck.

Course SE¼S, standard compass, throughout.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light variable Northerly airs to breezes, overcast, hazy, smooth sea.

1.03pm: (12.5) Columbia River Lightship abeam, distant 4.3 miles, course SSE⅞E, standard compass. Held sub-caliber target practice. Men employed variously.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by resuscitation and signal drills.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light NE airs to breezes; overcast; hazy to foggy; smooth.

On course SSE⅞E, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light NE breeze; overcast, hazy, light mist; smooth sea.

On course SSE⅞E.

6.06pm: (63.6) Course S⅞E and so to end. All courses by standard compass. Expended 100 rounds .30 caliber ball cartridges. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 63° - 65°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light NE to gentle WSW breezes, overcast, hazy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course S⅞E, standard compass, throughout watch.


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12 October 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 42.35, Long -124.93


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light North breeze; overcast; foggy to misty; smooth sea.

Sounded fog signal at times. Course S⅞E, standard compass, throughout


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light to moderate North breeze; foggy to misty; smooth sea.

Sounding fog signal in fog. On course S⅞E, standard compass, throughout. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Moderate North to strong NNW breezes, thick fog, overcast to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

8.50am: (12.4) Course SSE⅛E, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Men employed variously. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate NNW to NW gale; overcast and foggy to cloudy; rough sea.

Crew variously employed. Oiler First Class R.A. Smith sick and off duty. Course SSE⅛E, standard compass, throughout.

3.30pm: Quarters and battery drill.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate NNW gale, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

Vessel on course SSE⅛E, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate NNW gale; partly cloudy; moderate following sea.

On course SSE⅛E, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 65° - 67°.


6.00pm to midnight:

Moderate NNW gale; cloudy to overcast, rough sea.

11.07pm: (60.4) Course SS⅛S, and so watch ends.


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13 October 1917

Drakes Bay, California

Lat 38.42, Long -123.42


Midnight to 4.00am:

Moderate NNW gale to fresh breezes, partly cloudy, moderate sea.

2.13am: (91.3) Course SE⅜E standard compass, and so to end of watch.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Fresh NNW to moderate SSE breezes; mostly cloudy to overcast; foggy to hazy latter part.

On course SE⅜E.

6.25am: (32.9) Course SExE⅜E and so to end. All courses by standard compass. Crew holystoned spar deck.


8.00am to meridian:

Light ESE and East breezes; overcast, thick haze; moderate swell.

8.19am: (51.8) Course SExE⅜E, standard compass.

9.10am: (60.1) Course SExE⅜E, standard compass. Crew completed holystoning and washed down.

11.30am: Held general muster and published Articles for the Government of the Navy.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light ESE airs to SSE breezes, overcast, smooth sea.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 64° - 66°, tested flood cock.

1.50pm: (7.7) Course E½S.

2.10pm: (11.1) Course ExN.

2.15pm: Started fires in after boiler.

2.34pm: (14.9) Course ENE.

3.15pm: Steam formed in after boiler.

3.26pm: (23.5) Sighted Point Reyes, course SSE, and so to end of watch. All courses by standard compass. Watch ends, vessel approaching Point Reyes.

3.40pm: Cut in after boiler and cut out forward boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable breezes to calm, overcast, smooth sea.

4.10pm: (31.0) Point Reyes abeam, distant 1.0 mile.

4.15pm: (31.2) In log, stood various courses into Drakes Bay where at 4.55pm anchored in 7 fathoms water, 35 fathoms starboard chain, on account of thick weather. Banked fires. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 65° - 67°. Tested flood cocks.


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14 October 1917

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 8.00am:

Calm; overcast and hazy.

6.55am: Up anchor, over log (31.2), stood ESE½E, standard compass, for Duxbury Reef gas buoy. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SSE breeze; generally overcast and hazy, partly clear middle part.

On course ESE½E, standard compass.

8.02am: (46.0) Duxbury Reef gas buoy close aboard, course E½N, standard compass, stood in through Bonita Channel and Golden Gate.

9.10am: In log (52.1)

9.15am: Exchanged recognition signals with patrol boat.

9.50am: Anchored off Sausalito, California, in 5 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

10.00am: Reported arrival by radio code to Headquarters and Commandant Twelfth Naval District.

11.00am: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow.

3.00pm: Ensign G.V.S. Harvey, US Naval Reserve Force returned from leave of absence having reported October 13, 1917 at 12.00pm to Commandant Twelfth Naval District.

3.45pm: Commanding Officer called at office of Commandant Twelfth Naval District.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSE to moderate South to light SW breezes; overcast and hazy.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 65° - 67°.


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15 October 1917

Sausalito, California

Lat 37.87, Long -122.49


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW to gentle South breezes to calm; overcast.

Crew washed down and performed morning routine.

8.00am: Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SSW airs; overcast; hazy; smooth.

Crew cleaned paintwork.

10.06.50am: Sounded fire alarm; first water in 25 seconds; all water in 35 seconds.

11.00am: Held quarters and gun drill. Commanding Officer called in person on the Commandant Twelfth Naval District at his office. Received part of fresh provisions ordered for general mess; some beef, etc., ordered by the local dealer from San Francisco was not delivered aboard on account of the sailing of the vessel.

3.15pm: In accordance with orders from the Commandant Twelfth Naval District, got underway for San Pedro. Stood out of San Francisco Harbor. Watch ends approaching San Francisco Lightvessel.

The following men were left behind by unexpected sailing of vessel, having been on liberty: Electrician A. Stowers, Seaman C. Magnuson, and Cabin Steward J. Hoheb.


4.00 to 6.00pm:

Calm to light SSW breeze; overcast; hazy; smooth.

4.30pm: (62.4) San Francisco Lightvessel, course SSE⅜E, standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SSW breeze to light SSW airs; overcast and hazy; smooth sea.

On course SSE⅜E, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 65° - 68°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast, smooth sea.

8.04pm: (97.5) Pigeon Point Light abeam, distant 9.1 miles, course E¼S, standard compass, and so to end of watch.


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16 October 1917

Point Arguello, California

Lat 34.84, Long -120.93


Midnight to 4.00am:

Calm; overcast; hazy; smooth sea.

12.16am: (39.2) Point Pinos Light abeam, distant 14.8 miles, course SE⅝S, standard compass.

2.03am: (56.4) Point Sur abeam, distant 10.5 miles, course SE¼E, standard compass.

2.55am to 3.00am: Slowed engines on account of trouble with the feed-pumps.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Calm to light Southerly airs; overcast and hazy; smooth sea.

On course SE¼E, standard compass, throughout. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light WSW to West breeze; overcast, cloudy; smooth sea.

On course SE¼E, standard compass.

10.00am: (37.5) Course SExE⅛E, standard compass, and so to end of watch.

10.00am: Held gun drill and sub-caliber practice. O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. H.E. Gregory, Second Class Boy, restricted on sick list.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light West airs to breezes; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

1.04pm: (69.3) Course ESE¼E, standard compass.

2.00pm: (79.3) Point Arguello broad on bow, distant 2.8 miles.

2.30pm: Passed an American Naval vessel, probably the “Saratoga”, bound North; no signals exchanged.

3.23pm: (93.0) Point Conception Lighthouse abeam, distant 1.6 miles, course E⅛S, standard compass. Crew cleaned boats.

3.30pm: Quarters, collision and signal drills.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle West to moderate WSW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course E⅛S, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate WSW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course E⅛S, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 66° - 68°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light WSW breeze to airs; mostly clear; smooth.

9.37pm: (52.8) Anacapa Island Light abeam, distant 4.4 miles.

10.15pm: (57.1) Point Hueneme Light abeam, distant 5.6 miles, set course ESE⅜E, standard compass.


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This watch cancelled and transferred to second following page [17 October 1917] by order of Commanding Officer, W.K. Thompson.


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This watch cancelled and transferred to second page [18 October 1917] by order of Commanding Officer, W.K. Thompson.


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17 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light variable airs, partly cloudy to overcast, smooth sea.

Vessel on course ESE⅜E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light variable airs to light NNE breeze to calm; overcast to mostly cloudy.

On course ESE⅜E.

5.55am: (9.2) Course NE.

6.49am: (16.3) Course NNE½E, standing into San Pedro Bay.

7.26am: (22.0) In log.

7.37am: Anchored in 8¾ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Los Angeles Harbor Light bearing East, ¾ mile distant. All courses and bearings by standard compass. Crew washed down and performed morning routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs to fresh SSW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

8.00am: The Commanding Officer reported at the Office of the Commanding Officer, US Naval Reserve Training Station and at 9.00am reported to Captain J.F. Moser, USN (retired) as directed by order dated October 13, 1917 from the Commandant Twelfth Naval District.

10.00am: Held quarters followed by collision, infantry and signal drills.

10.30am: Captain J.F. Moser, USN (retired), Captain J.C. Cantwell, US Coast Guard, and Second Lieutenant F.A. Zscheuschler, US Coast Guard, came on board.

10.35am: At the request of Captain J.F. Moser, USN (retired), got underway and stood out of harbor for the purpose of checking angles, ranges and soundings on official measured mile course outside of breakwater.

11.09am: Arrived on first point of measured mile, sounded in 13 fathoms, sand bottom and checked ranges; then stood along measured mile and at 11.21am sounded in 17 fathoms, sand bottom, at the end of mile, and checked ranges. Stood one half mile beyond end of mile and at 11.25am took soundings in 19 fathoms, soft bottom.

11.30am: Stood back into Los Angeles Harbor on various courses and at 12.00pm anchored in Los Angeles Harbor in 7 fathoms water with 30 fathoms starboard chain off the end of the Municipal Dock.

1.15pm: Board consisting of Captain J.F. Moser, USN (retired), Captain J.C. Cantwell, US Coast Guard, and Second Lieutenant F.A. Zscheuschler, US Coast Guard, left vessel.

1.30pm: Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer USS “Cheyenne”.

2.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch.

3.00pm: Held signal drill. O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. H.E. Gregory, Second Class Boy, returned to duty. Honorably discharged Carl Guy Gage, Water Tender, on account of expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 1105.


4.00pm to midnight:

Moderate to gentle WSW breezes, partly cloudy.

Held night signal drill. Tested searchlight. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 68° - 70°.


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18 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light North to NNE breezes, partly cloudy, overcast.

2.20am: USS “Cheyenne” left port.

8.00am: Liberty men returned on time except J. Burke, Fireman, E.R. Sager and R.H. Christian, Second Class Boys, who failed to return and are absent without leave. Morning duties performed.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NNE to strong NE breezes to light NE airs; overcast to partly cloudy, thick dust storm middle part with choppy NE sea.

9.00am: E.R. Sager and R.L. Christian, Boys Second Class, returned one hour late from liberty; to lose one liberty.

9.30am: Held daily quarters, resuscitation and signal drills.

9.40am: Captain J.F. Moser, USN, Captain J.C. Cantwell, US Coast Guard, Civil Engineer A.J. Menocal, USN, and Second Lieutenant F.A. Zscheuschler, US Coast Guard, came aboard, being a board designated for the purpose of establishing and laying out a standard measured mile for Navy Standardization Trials. They were accompanied by Mr. E.W. Merwin, Assistant Engineer, Los Angeles Harbor. Hove short and prepared to get underway but belayed on account of freshening breeze and thick dust storm which was closing in; veered chain to 30 fathoms.

10.55am: Received a message from the Commandant of the Naval Submarine Base, Captain Preston USN, that there was a two-masted schooner on the rocks near the light house.

11.06am: Board for establishing trial course left vessel.

11.13am: Up anchor, stood out of harbor and steamed full length of breakwater, found no vessel in distress.

11.32am: Turned and returned to Los Angeles Harbor where at 11.56am anchored in 7 fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain. Los Angeles Harbor Light bearing East, distant ¾ mile.

12.00pm: Sent the following signal to Captain Preston: “Have been full length breakwater outside but found no vessel in distress. Signed Dodge”.

Received from Headquarters 1 American Ephemeris 1918, 1 Journal Telegraphique #8, 1 General Tide Tables 1918.

Rated this day Ordinary Seaman C.H. Eaton to Seaman, authority Headquarters’ letter October 5, 1917 (73).

2.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow.

2.30pm: Found gangway tackle stranded; rove off new tackle. Crew employed cleaning, pulling boats and variously. Received from Standard Oil Company 53 gallons gasoline, delivered to launch at landing. Re-enlisted Carl Guy Gage as Water Tender.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NE to North airs; partly cloudy to clear.

4.00pm to 4.30pm: Granted swimming liberty. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° - 70°.


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19 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light North airs to light NNW breeze; clear.

Crew washed down and performed morning routine.

8.00am: Launch broke down at landing, sent in whaleboat. Part of liberty party returned on time, remainder on landing. Fireman J. Burke absent without leave 24 hours.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NNW breezes to WNW airs; clear to partly cloudy, smooth.

9.15am: Captain J.C. Cantwell, US Coast Guard, came aboard.

10.15am: Underway, stood in to Pier 1, and at 10.45am, made fast there. Began taking water.

11.00am: Colonel E.M. Blake, USA, Commanding Officer at Fort McCarthy, called officially on Commanding Officer.

11.15am: Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer at the US Naval Reserve Training Station.

11.20am: Ensign A.W. Clark returned from leave, having reported to the Commandant Twelfth Naval District at San Francisco, on October 18, 1917, and given verbal instructions as to location of the “Unalga”.

11.30am: Captain J.F. Moser, USN (retired), came on board.

12.05pm: Underway, stood out of slips and harbor to measured mile course.

12.50pm: Buoy No. 1 (East end of measured mile) close aboard, checked its position and found it slightly to Eastward of its proper position.

12.59pm: Buoy No. 2 close aboard, checked its position and found it slightly to Eastward of its proper position.

1.14pm: Stopped alongside “Sequoia”; sent surfboat for Second Lieutenant F.A. Zscheuschler, US Coast Guard, Civil Engineer A.J. Menocal, USN, and Mr. E.W. Merwin, Assistant Engineer, Los Angeles Harbor, who came on board at 1.25pm.

1.40pm: Second Lieutenant F.A. Zscheuschler, US Coast Guard, and Mr. E.W. Merwin, Assistant Engineer, Los Angeles Harbor, left vessel and returned to “Sequoia”.

2.06pm: Close to buoy No. 3, and checked up line of buoys and found them slightly out of range.

From 1.14pm to 2.15pm steamed various courses and speeds to maintain positions.

2.15pm: Turned and ran down range and headed into Los Angeles Harbor and, at 3.00pm, made fast to City Wharf. Received 100 gallons of kerosene and 150 gallons marine engine oil from the Standard Oil Company.

3.30pm: Held quarters, gun and signal drills.

3.30pm: Captain J.F. Moser, USN (retired), and Civil Engineer Menocal left vessel. Inspected magazine, temperature 68° -70°. Began taking water.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; mostly clear.

4.00pm: Granted liberty until 8.00am tomorrow to the watch.


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20 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.62, Long -117.97


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NNW airs; nearly clear.

6.45am: Special patrol launch came alongside and took a Coxswain and two men, with materials, to paint one of the range beacons of the measured mile. Began holystoning. Received 20,000 gallons of water for the engine room tanks and drinking tanks from the City of Los Angeles.

8.30am to 9.00am: Wound ship.

8.00am: Ship’s Writer H.R. Copley and Fireman W.J. Walker failed to return from liberty and are absent without leave. Liberty party returned. Fireman J. Burke absent 48 hours without leave.


9.00am to meridian:

Light SSW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

9.50am: Captain J.C. Cantwell, US Coast Guard, came on board.

9.52am: Commander J.J. Hunker, USN (retired), called officially on the Commanding Officer.

10.00am: Placed A.M. Clark, Seaman, in brig for safe keeping on account of drunkenness.

10.05am: Captain J.F. Moser, USN (retired), came on board.

10.08am: Commander J.J. Hunker, USN (retired), Commandant Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California, left vessel.

10.08am: Unmoored

10.10am: Second Lieutenant F.A. Zscheuschler, US Coast Guard, came on board.

10.15am: Party returned on board from painting beacons. Stood various courses out of San Pedro Harbor to measured mile course.

10.20am: Came on measured mile and ran over course, finding the buoys still slightly out of position.

10.38am: N. Olsen, Seaman, placed in brig for safe keeping, on account of drunkenness.

10.40am: Turned and stood for light house on breakwater.

10.47am: (22.0) Over log.

10.53am: (22.8) Breakwater Light abeam, distant 0.3 miles, course E½S, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Men employed in usual Saturday cleaning.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle WSW breezes to light SW airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

12.44pm: (39.2) Turned back having found that the front range target, at Newport, for the measured mile, was down

12.48pm: (39.3) South beacon bearing NxE⅝E.

12.55pm: (40.5) North range beacons bearing NxE⅛E stood off shore on this course. Began sounding, taking them as noted below tide 5 feet above mean low water.

12.58pm: 8¾ fathoms; 1.05pm: 11½ fathoms; 1.08pm: 12½ fathoms; 1.10pm: 13 fathoms, hard sandy bottom.

Having investigated the beacons for the measured mile off Newport at 1.12pm (41.4), turned and steamed for Los Angeles Harbor.

2.50pm: (56.8) In log.

3.10pm: Made fast to City [continued]


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wharf, Los Angeles Harbor. Banked fires.

3.15pm: Captain J.F. Moser, USN (retired), and Second Lieutenant F.A. Zscheuschler, US Coast Guard, left vessel. Granted usual liberty to the watch. Received stores for general mess from J.O. Weller and Company and Hauser Packing Company.

Received information from Senior Captain W.E. Reynolds that F. Stowers, Electrician (Acting), and J. Hoheb, Cabin Steward, had reported to him on October 15, 1917, they having been left behind by the unexpected sailing of this vessel, and had by him been assigned to the “Golden Gate”.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, clear.

Received 18 copies Form N. Nav. 418; 8 copies Form N. Nav. 419; 9 copies Form N. Nav 420; 9 copies Form N. Nav 421, 10 copies Form N. Nav 422; 9 copies Form N. Nav 423. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 69° - 73°. Tested flood cock.

O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, and N. Evanger, Coxswain, sick and off duty.

5.15pm: Captain J.C. Cantwell, US Coast Guard, left vessel.

5.30pm: Sent following message: “Commandant Twelfth Naval District. Duty at San Pedro completed. Directed to report to you for further orders”.


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21 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW to North airs, partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

8.00am: Fireman J. Burke absent without leave for three days. Ship’s Writer H.R. Copley and Fireman W.J. Walker both absent without leave 24 hours.

8.35am to 8.50am: Wound ship. Banked fires.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to light SSW breeze to calm; partly cloudy.

10.00am: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow.

11.15am: Released Seamen N. Olsen and A.M. Clark from the brig; they are restricted to the limits of the vessel for 30 days for drunkenness.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° - 72°.


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22 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SSW airs to calm; partly cloudy.

Crew washed down and performed morning duties. Liberty party returned on time. Fireman J. Burke absent without leave four days. Ship’s Writer R.H. Copley and Fireman W.J. Walker absent without leave two days.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; mostly clear.

9.30am: Held quarters, gun and signal drills. Got out wire fasts to secure vessel against breaking of lines by surge. Sent accumulation of ashes ashore for filling purposes.

Coxswain N. Evanger and Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty. Men from US Naval Reserve Training Station aboard throughout day, receiving instruction.

11.30.00am: Fire bell; 11.30.35am: First water.

2.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Third Lieutenant D.P. Marvin received by registered mail his Commission as Second Lieutenant.

Engineer’s force employed cleaning after boiler. Electricians installing blinker.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; clear.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 68° - 72°.


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23 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NW airs; clear.

Washed down. Liberty men returned. Fireman J. Burke absent without leave five days, and is declared a deserter as of the 18th October. Ship’s Writer R.H. Copley and Fireman W. Walker absent without leave three days.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to calm, partly cloudy,

9.00am: The following men reported on board, being a part of the “McCulloch” contingent*, temporarily attached to the Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California:

F. Mascardo, First Class Boy, F. Bolcena, First Class Boy, R. Gutieres, First Class Boy; W.H. Curran, Ordinary Seaman, H. Wilson, Ordinary Seaman, R. Powell, Ordinary Seaman, C. Conquest, Ordinary Seaman; T. Craig, Coxswain; and B. Bell, Electrician Third Class. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Second Lieutenant D.P. Marvin took oath of office as such this day.

9.30am: Quarters followed by gun drill. Coxswain N. Evanger and Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor both sick and off duty.

Received at 1.30pm the following “Translation of Code Message. San Francisco, California, October 22nd, 1917: 12.45pm: Commandant, US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California. For Unalga. Report to Senior Member Trial Board to assist board. Twelfth Naval District.... First Endorsement. Office of the Commandant US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California October 23rd, 1917. From Commandant to Commanding Officer, USCGC Unalga. 1. In accordance with the foregoing telegram, you will report to the Senior member of the Trial Board as therein stated. J.J. Hunker. 2nd Endorsement, Coast Guard Cutter Unalga, San Pedro, California, October 23, 1917.

Received at 1.30pm this day, F.G. Dodge, Commanding. Translation of Code Message. San Francisco, California October 20, 1917: 8.40am: Commandant, Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California. Direct CGC Unalga to wait Sunday at San Pedro, Twelfth Naval District. First Endorsement Coast Guard Cutter Unalga, San Pedro, California, October 23, 1917.

Received at 1.30pm this day. F.G. Dodge, Commanding: Commanding Officer called on Captain Preston USN Commandant of Submarine Station and called on [*above] and transferred to this vessel by authority of Commandant Twelfth Naval District (8274-31) [continued]


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(Tuesday continued)

board in charge of submarine trials and found that they were out on the trial course and would return about 5.00pm.

3.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Commanding Officer called on Colonel E.M. Blake, USA, Commanding Officer of Fort McCarthy. Men employed variously. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler and overhauling main engine.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NW airs, foggy;

5.30pm: Commanding Officer reported to Captain F.D. Parker, USN, senior member of Trial Board, in accordance with orders from Commandant Twelfth Naval District. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 67° - 69°


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24 October 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, foggy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.

8.00am: W.J. Walker, Fireman, returned four days late from liberty, to lose four days’ pay which does not accrue due to absence without leave, 20th to 23rd inclusive, and to be restricted to limits of the vessel for 60 days.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light variable breezes to calm; overcast and foggy to partly cloudy.

N. Evanger, Coxswain, and O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.

9.30am: Quarters, held infantry drill ashore. Crew employed installing new blinker set and variously.

12.00pm: Sent to Headquarters the following telegram in code: “Ship’s Writer Copley absent without leave four days. Stop allotment after payment for September 1917. Dodge”.

Carl Magnuson, Seaman, who has been carried as a straggler since the 16th of this month is declared a deserter as of that date; those of the same liberty party left by the unexpected sailing of this vessel having reported to Senior Captain W.E. Reynolds, US Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, and having rejoined the vessel this day, and since nothing has been heard of Magnuson, it is evident that he did not intend to report at San Francisco or rejoin the vessel. C. Hecht, Second Class Boy, given seven days’ restriction for disobedience of orders.

1.53pm: Ship’s Writer R.H. Copley returned on board, having been absent without leave since 8.00am, October 20th. Five days’ pay does not accrue, and eight days’ pay are forfeited for four days’ unauthorized absence.

1.58pm: Electrician, Acting, F. Stowers and Cabin Steward J. Hoheb returned on board, having reported to Senior Captain W.E. Reynolds, US Coast Guard, at San Francisco and been directed by him to rejoin the vessel at San Pedro.

2.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow.

Ordinarily discharged Richard Henry Copley, Ship’s Writer, at his own request, in accordance with Article 334, paragraph (a), Regulations. Notified the Collector of Customs, Seattle, Washington, of Copley’s discharge and requested that his allotment be stopped.

Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler. Received telegraphic orders to transfer after gun to Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light variable airs; partly cloudy to overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 65° - 67°. Omitted night signal drill, night signal apparatus not in working order due to new installation being incomplete.


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25 October 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable airs to calm; overcast and hazy.

Crew washed down and performed morning routine. Dismounted after gun, preparatory to transfer of same. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs; mostly clear.

Transferred the after 6-pounder gun MKVIII #323, complete with accessories, to US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California; also one sub-caliber attachment, #1388, Mark-II, complete. This transfer by authority telegram 09324 of this month from Commandant Twelfth Naval District.

Crew employed getting sand, scraping and painting emplacement of after gun, and variously.

9.30am: Held quarters and resuscitation drill.

2.00pm: Hove ahead to allow steamer to dock astern.

3.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler.

Coxswain N. Evanger and Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; overcast.

7.00pm: Hauled aft to regular berth, again available. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 67° - 69°.


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26 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; cloudy to overcast.

Morning routine. Liberty party returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South airs, partly cloudy.

9.30am: Quarters followed by clothing inspection, shifted bags and hammocks.

H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, and L.D. Giffin, Ordinary Seaman, restricted to limits of vessel for ten days on account of having dirty clothes at inspection. N. Evanger, Coxswain, O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, E. Skugger, Fireman, and R.J. Desmond, Seaman, sick and off duty.

10.30am to 10.50am: Captain Preston, USN, Commandant Submarine Station, called on the Commanding Officer of this vessel. Men employed variously throughout day.

3.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 68° - 70°.


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27 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NE airs, overcast.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except M.H. Kruger, Second Class Boy, who failed to return. Began holystoning spar deck.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs and breezes; mostly cloudy to overcast.

Crew holystoned spar deck and performed regular Saturday cleaning. Electricians installing blinker night signal set. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler.

E. Skuggen, Fireman, R.J. Desmond, Seaman, O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. N. Evanger, Coxswain, returned to duty. Acting Electrician F. Stowers restricted to limits of the vessel for seven days for having a dirty room at inspection. Inspected vessel throughout.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow. Received orders to transfer to the US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, 10,000 rounds .30 calibre ammunition, 6,000 rounds .22 calibre ammunition and 20 .22 calibre adapters for .22 calibre US army rifle, by authority Commandant Twelfth Naval District.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs; overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° -70°, tested flood cock.

11.00pm: Received information from US Naval Reserve Training Station that M.H. Kruger, Second Class Boy, was under arrest in Los Angeles.


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28 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; overcast.

Crew washed down and performed morning routine.

8.00am: Liberty party returned on time. M.H. Kruger, Second Class Boy, absent without leave 24 hours.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs to SW breezes; cloudy.

10.35am: Police Officer W.H. Box of Los Angeles brought on board Second Class Boy M. Kruger, suspected to be a deserter from the US Navy, on account of suspicious actions; Kruger was dirty, and is restricted to the limits of the vessel for 30 days. Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor is sick and off duty.

11.00am: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 68° -70°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light airs; cloudy.


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29 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light North airs; partly cloudy.

Washed down and scrubbed bags and hammocks. Liberty party returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SW breezes to light SW airs, partly cloudy hazy.

Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty. Coxswain N. Ronberg restricted to limits of vessel on account of venereal disease; he is not off duty.

Received from Coast Guard Store, San Francisco, 15 flag signal instructors.

Received permanent rating as Coxswain for Nils Christian Ronberg to date from October 13, 1917.

Received information from Headquarters that William Henry Curran, Ordinary Seaman, recently transferred from the “McCulloch” contingent to this vessel, is identical with William Henry Curran, deserter from the US Navy on August 18, 1912. Under the present crisis he is to be placed on probation and upon his conduct during probation for the remainder of his enlistment will depend final action in the case. Curran was notified of the situation and warned that he was under probation.

11.00am: Held quarters and boat and resuscitation drills. Engineer’s force cleaning after boiler. Completed the installation of the blinker night signal set. Made direct transfer of the following items from this vessel to the US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, authority telegram 15125 and 15126, Commandant Twelfth Naval District: .22 calibre ball cartridges 6,000 rounds; .22 calibre adapters, 20, for US army rifle; .30 calibre ball cartridges 9,500 rounds; .30 calibre blank cartridges 500 rounds; 3 ammunition boxes; 6 ammunition tanks.

3.00pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Men employed variously. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm, partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° - 67°. Tested blinker.


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30 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.345, Long -118.325


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy, foggy.

Morning duties performed. Prepared to get underway. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to moderate WSW breezes; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

9.00am: 14 officers and 76 men from US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, came on board for instruction.

9.10am: Cast off from pier, stood out of harbor in accordance with orders of Commandant US Naval Reserve Training Station, dated October 29, 1917, directed vessel to proceed to sea on this date with detachment of men for instruction purposes.

9.25am: Over log (46.8).

9.30am: Off Outer Harbor Light, log (47.4). Course S⅝E, standard compass. Naval Reserve Officers and men received instruction in navigation, steering, use of instruments and charts; seamanship, rigging and tackle, boat gear and tackle; engineering, boilers, machinery and use of indicators.

Omitted quarters and drills, all hands being engaged in instruction of Naval Reserve passengers. Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty; Coxswain N. Ronberg returned to duty.

11.38am: In log (74.6), stood into Avalon, Catalina Island.

12.00pm: Anchored in 17¼ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

1.00pm: Up anchor,

1.05pm: (74.6) Over log, course N¼W. Officers and crew continued instruction as in the morning, in addition exercised Naval Reserve men at battery drill and dotter practice.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly to mostly cloudy.

4.00pm: (98.9) In log, stood various courses exercising Naval Reserve men at heaving the lead.

4.45pm: Made fast to pier, Naval Reserve officers and men left vessel. Wound ship.

5.15pm: Made fast to pier and secured. Filled drinking tanks.

Seaman P.J. Sarsfield returned from leave of absence, having reported to Senior Captain W.E. Reynolds, US Coast Guard, at San Francisco, California on the 29th of this month and having been directed by him to rejoin the vessel at San Pedro, California.

J. Burke, Fireman, returned on board having reported to Senior Captain W.E. Reynolds, US Coast Guard, at San Francisco, California, on the 29th October. Burke stated that he was intoxicated and had no idea of how he reached San Francisco and his whereabouts during absence until the 29th. He is to be restricted to limits of the vessel pending Headquarters’ action as he was declared a deserter as of the 18th October.

5.30: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° -72°.


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31 October 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; foggy.

Crew performed morning routine.

8.00am: Liberty party returned on time except Fireman P.C. Bolster who returned at 8.30am, one half hour late; he is to lose one liberty.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle SW to light SSW breeze; cloudy.

9.30am: Held quarters, gun and signal drills. Received 1 copy of Instructions for Audion Control Box, from the De Forest Radio Telephone and Telegraph Company.

11.30am: Held signal drill. Received 100 rolls of toilet paper from the Naval Supply Office, Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California. Engineer’s force completed cleaning after boiler. O.R. Taylor, Seaman, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm; cloudy.

4.30pm: Granted usual liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° -72°.

8.45pm: Commander Parker, USN, Senior Member, Submarine Trial Board, came aboard and ordered this vessel to get underway at 11.30am tomorrow and to accompany the submarine “L7” on a 24-hour trial trip.


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Abstract totals:

Vacancies in crew 536

General muster 2

Inspection ship 4

Quarter 19

Gun 11

General quarters 1

Infantry 1

Infantry on shore 1

Fire 4

Collision 3

Boat 1

Signal 12

Resuscitation 5

Beach apparatus instruction 1

Inspection clothing 1

Magazine 31

Tested flood cock 4


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Tary Angel

Boy 2nd class

6 Oct 1917



Palmiro Arcia

Fireman



Also mentioned as Arcis
Rated Water Tender on 2 Oct 1917

B. Bell

Electrician 3rd class

23 Oct 1917



F. Bolcena

Boy 1st class

23 Oct 1917



Joseph Burke

Fireman



Declared deserter on 23 Oct 1917
Returned aboard on 30 Oct 1917

William Levi Bodie

Ordinary Seaman


1 Oct 1917

Also mentioned as Badie

Archie Monroe Clark

Seaman



Placed in brig for safekeeping on 20 Oct 1917
Released on 21 Oct 1917

John Cleoudis

Ordinary Seaman

9 Oct 1917



C. Conquest

Ordinary Seaman

23 Oct 1917



Richard H. Copley

Ship’s Writer


24 Oct 1917


T. Craig

Coxswain

23 Oct 1917



Harry Israel Crook

Oiler 2nd class


1 Oct 1917


William Henry Curran

Ordinary Seaman

23 Oct 1917


Placed under probation after found to be a deserter on 29 Oct 1917

Serenus Asbury Davis

Boy 1st class


1 Oct 1917


Charles Henry Eaton

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Seaman on 18 Oct 1917

Joseph Radcliffe Gresham

Boy 1st class


9 Oct 1917


Roman Gotieres

Boy 1st class

23 Oct 1917



James Hoheb

Boy 1st class



Rated Cabin Steward on 2 Oct 1917

William Lawrence Jamieson

Water Tender


1 Oct 1917

Also mentioned as Jamiesen, Jameson, Jamison

Carl Magnuson

Seaman



Declared a deserter on 24 Oct 1917

F. Mascardo

Boy 1st class

23 Oct 1917



Sherman Murray

Fireman



Rated Water Tender on 2 Oct 1917

Bror Eric Berger Nyberg

Seaman



Court Martial ends on 6 Oct 1917

Nikolai Olsen

Seaman



Placed in brig for safekeeping on 20 Oct 1917
Released on 21 Oct 1917

R. Powell

Ordinary Seaman

23 Oct 1917



Niels Christian Ronberg

Coxswain



Received permanent rating on 29 Oct 1917

Frank Shibata

Cabin Steward


1 Oct 1917


Ralph Henry Howard Simonsen

Boy 1st class


1 Oct 1917

Also mentioned as Simonson

Arthur Starrs

Coal Heaver



Also mentioned as Storrs
Rated Fireman on 2 Oct 1917

Orville Ray Taylor

Ordinary Seaman

9 Oct 1917



Adolf Wiedersich

Water Tender



Also mentioned as H. Weidersick
Rated Oiler 2nd class on 2 Oct 1917

H. Wilson

Ordinary Seaman

23 Oct 1917



Philip Leroy Wilson

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Coal Heaver on 10 Oct 1917


[Passengers mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

J. C. Redpath


Left at Seattle on 1 Oct 1917

K. C. Birkeland


Left at Seattle on 1 Oct 1917

Clair Edward Johnson

Apprentice Seaman

Delivered to Puget Sound Navy Yard Officer on 8 Oct 1917

Jefferson Franklin Moser

Captain USN (retired)

Aboard at Los Angeles on 17 Oct 1917
Aboard on 18 Oct 1917
Aboard on 19 Oct 1917
Aboard on 20 Oct 1917

John Cassin Cantwell

Captain USCG

Aboard at Los Angeles on 17 Oct 1917
Aboard on 18 Oct 1917
Aboard on 19 Oct 1917
Aboard on 20 Oct 1917

Frederick August Zscheuschler

2nd Lieutenant USCG

Aboard at Los Angeles on 17 Oct 1917
Aboard on 18 Oct 1917
Aboard on 19 Oct 1917
Aboard on 20 Oct 1917

Adolfo José Menocal

Civil Engineer USN

Aboard at Los Angeles on 18 Oct 1917
Aboard on 19 Oct 1917

E. W. Merwin

Assistant Engineer

Aboard at Los Angeles on 18 Oct 1917
Aboard on 19 Oct 1917



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1917


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Cover – November 1917

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Title page – November 1917


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

903 Chestnut Street, Long Beach.
Phone: Carl Grundy, Chestnut.




David Patterson Marvin

2nd Lieutenant

(Wife) Mrs Cathryn W. Marvin, Sharon Inn, Long Beach.
Phone: 855 Long Beach.




Gordon Whiting MacLane

3rd Lieutenant

The Parcell Apartments, San Pedro, 804-W.
Wife Lillian C. MacLane.


23 Nov 1917


Knute P. Floe

Machinist

657 8th Street, San Pedro.




S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

9 Chestnut Avenue, Long Beach, California.




Mayson White Torbet

2nd Lieutenant of Engineers



9 Nov 1917

Received telegram detaching him on 8 Nov 1917

Warner Keith Thompson

2nd Lieutenant






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Regulations for keeping log books


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1 November 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.68, Long -118.20


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; overcast; foggy. Morning routine. Liberty men returned on time. D.P. Marvin, Second Lieutenant


9.00am to meridian:

Calm to gentle South breezes, overcast and foggy to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

9.30am: Quarters followed by infantry drill ashore. Prepared to get underway.

11.00am: Assistant Surgeon T.F. Wier, US Naval Reserve Force, from Naval Reserve Training Station came on board for duty in connection with submarine trials.

11.30am: Unmoored and stood out of harbor.

11.45am: (98.9) Over log, Weldt Rock buoy close, course NE½N, standard compass.

11.59am: (100.8) In log. Stood over for submarine, close to Long Beach bell buoy. Men employed variously.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light West breeze; cloudy; hazy; smooth.

12.00pm: Stopped near submarine and sent boat to get courses for run.

12.19pm: Boat returned with information.

12.20pm: Ahead full speed, course SE⅝E, standard compass, put over log, and lost rotator and line.

1.25pm: Put over spare (Negus) rotator.

1.45pm: Lost sight of submarine ahead, set speed at 10 knots.

Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty. Crew employed sewing numbers on hammocks, and variously.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light SW breeze to SSE airs, partly cloudy to overcast and hazy, smooth sea.

4.00pm: Course SExS having sighted submarine. Stopped.

4.05pm: (18.3) In log, it not recording properly.

4.08pm: Stopped and spoke submarine, finding that she had had trouble with the starboard engine and that her 24-hour run would begin when she got underway again.

4.20pm: Submarine started ahead.

4.21pm: Started ahead on course SE⅝E. All courses by standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SSE to variable airs; mostly cloudy; hazy to foggy.

On course SE⅝E, standard compass, throughout.

7.58pm: Revolution counter 48160, Point Loma light 4 points. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° - 72°.

7.00pm: Cut out after boiler and slowed to 77 rpm, it being impossible to keep submarine in sight on account of her greater speed and prevailing hazy weather.


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8.00pm to midnight:

Light NW airs to calm; overcast; hazy; smooth.

8.02pm: Submarine passed, having reversed her course off Point Loma.

8.15pm: Point Loma abeam, distant 2.1 miles, headed back following submarine, course NW⅜W, standard compass.


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2 November 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NW airs to breeze, overcast, hazy, foggy, smooth sea.

Received following messages by radio code: “Steamer Governor ashore on breakwater lend assistance. Neilson”. “You are authorized to return immediately in order assist Governor. Notify. Parker”. Answered with following message: “Returning will arrive at daylight”.

1.50am: Course NW⅝W, standard compass.

1.55am: Increased to full speed, one boiler, in order to go to assistance of “Governor”.

3.35am: Slowed on account of thick fog.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light NW airs to calm; dense fog; sounding fog signal; smooth sea.

On course NW⅝W half speed.

6.00am: Heard Los Angeles Harbor outer fog signal about 1½ points on port bow.

6.10am: Course NW⅝W.

6.20am: Course WNW¼W to keep fog signal on starboard bow, slow speed.

6.50am: Passed Outer Harbor Light close aboard, course SW.

7.00am: Made out stern of “Governor”.

7.05am: Anchored in 12¼ fathoms, 25 fathoms starboard chain. All courses by standard compass.

7.08am: Sent Second Lieutenant W.R. Thompson in surfboat to ascertain condition of “Governor” and arrange for using her hawser.

7.30am: Second Lieutenant W.R. Thompson returned having found that the “Governor” had broken through the breakwater for about 30 feet but was apparently little damaged and was resting easily with her bow in the break. Arrangement was made to use the “Governor’s” 5-inch steel hawser for hauling on her.

H. Gregory, Second Class Boy, restricted to limits of the vessel for seven days for wearing dirty clothes at Mess Attendant’s inspection.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs; overcast and foggy to partly cloudy and hazy; smooth sea.

Got up 6-inch line for running steel hawser.

8.10am: Surfboat left with 6-inch line.

8.20am: 210 fathoms 6-inch line run to “Governor” and bent on to “Governor’s” 5-inch steel hawser.

8.30am: Ordered steam on after boiler.

8.45am: Hove in running line, veered to 40 fathoms starboard chain and made fast “Governor’s” hawser.

9.20am: Hove in chain and set hawser taut.

9.25am: Started ahead with engine,

9.29am: Full speed one boiler.

9.36am: Cut in after boiler, full speed both boilers. “Governor” ran engines full speed astern from 9.30am to 10.00am, moving astern about 15 inches.

9.50am: Parted cleat link inboard of 60 fathoms shackle, starboard chain. Continued pulling on hawser. “Governor” ran engines full speed astern from 10.20am to 10.35am when she came off. Let go hawser.

10.40am: Up anchor, stood into harbor.

10.50am: Cut out after boiler.

11.30am: Made fast to Naval Reserve Training Station pier. Assistant Surgeon T.F. Wier, US Naval Reserve Force, left vessel. (Continued on next page)


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8.00am to 4.00pm:

11.40am: Commander Parker, USN, Senior Member Submarine Trial Board, came on board, called on Commanding Officer and directed him to remain at pier until further orders.

Crew employed clearing cockpit for towing, handling lines and pulling boat.

In afternoon crew secured cockpit and spread awning, got out wire mooring pendants and cut out broken cleat link at 60 fathoms of starboard chain. Stowed hawsers. Omitted quarters and drills on account of imperative work involved in assisting SS “Governor”, stowing hawsers and securing ship. Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor, sick and off duty.

1.00pm: Officers and crew received pay for October 1917.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; foggy.

5.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow.

5.00pm: Coxswain N. Evanger left vessel on five days’ re-enlistment leave. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 72° -75°.


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3 November 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; overcast and foggy.

Crew holystoned spar deck and engaged in regular Saturday cleaning.

8.00am: Liberty party returned on time except Water Tender B. Griffin.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light South airs; overcast with thick fog to clear.

Crew employed in usual Saturday cleaning and touching-up paint cut by hawser during work on “Governor”. Issued one lifeboatman’s certificate. Ordinarily discharged Seaman Nikolai Olsen on expiration of full term of first enlistment, discharge 4058.

12.30pm: Water Tender B. Griffin returned, having been unable to return sooner on account of a sprain of his ankle, absence excused.

2.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch. Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; cloudy; foggy last part.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 68° - 75°.


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4 November 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; overcast.

Morning routine. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs to breezes, partly cloudy to clear.

B. Griffin, Water Tender, and O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.

10.00am: Granted liberty to the first and third divisions. R.A. Smith, Oiler First Class, left vessel on two days’ leave. First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton left on one day’s emergency leave granted by the Commanding Officer. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 68° - 72°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW airs to calm, partly cloudy to overcast.


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5 November 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.722, Long -118.274


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NW breezes, overcast to partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light variable airs; mostly cloudy.

9.30am: Held quarters followed by gun and resuscitation drill. Inspected clothing and bedding.

10.00am: Fire bell; 10.00.50am: Water.

11.10am: Received orders from Commandant Twelfth Naval District directing Commanding Officer of this vessel to report to Commanding Officer of Submarine Base, San Pedro, California, for duty as submarine tender. In accordance with these orders, Commanding Officer reported to Captain C.F. Preston, USN, Commander Submarine Base, San Pedro, California at 11.30am. Took stations for collision.

2.30pm: Cast off from pier, moved down to Submarine Base where at 2.46pm made fast to pier. Crew variously employed. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable airs; mostly cloudy.

4.00pm: Electrician Second Class E.T. Johnson left vessel on one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer.

4.00pm: Seaman B. Nyberg left vessel on four days’ re-enlistment leave.

4.00pm: Granted usual liberty to second and fourth divisions. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° - 70°.


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6 November 1917

Los Angeles Harbor, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable airs; overcast; drizzling.

Crew performed morning routine.

8.00am: Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle West to light SW breezes; cloudy.

9.30am: Held quarters followed by resuscitation and boat drills.

Honorably discharged Peter Bugaras, Assistant Master-at-Arms, on account of expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge #1106. Crew employed cleaning starboard whaleboat. Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor and Water Tender B. Griffin sick and off duty;

10.30am: First Lieutenant of Engineers T.G. Lewton returned from leave.

11.00am: Held signal drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; cloudy.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 7.30am tomorrow. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 70° - 72°. Received from Headquarters 12 copies Circular Letter No. 35, and 12 copies Act of October 6, 1917.


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7 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light West to NW airs; cloudy.

Morning routine. Liberty men returned except Seaman R.J. Desmond, absent without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to calm; partly cloudy.

9.30am: Quarters followed by infantry drill ashore.

10.30am: R.A. Smith, Oiler First Class, returned from two days’ leave.

10.30am: E.T. Johnson, Electrician Second Class, returned from one day’s leave.

11.30am to 12.00pm: Held signal drill.

Noon: Granted liberty to the watch. Received 550 copies Treasury Department, Bureau of War, Risk Insurance, Form 2A.

E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, left vessel on two days’ leave. Re-enlisted Peter Bugaras as Assistant Master-at-Arms, subsequent enlistment.

2.30pm: USS “Brutus” docked at head of ship. Men employed variously. B. Griffin, Water Tender, and O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, both sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, clear.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 68° - 72°. Held night signal drill.

7.00pm: USS “Brutus” left port.


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8 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light North airs; partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time except C.L. Anderson, Seaman, and N.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman. R.J. Desmond, Seaman, absent 24 hours without leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW breezes to light WNW breeze, partly cloudy.

9.30am: Held quarters followed by beach apparatus instruction and gun drill. Crew removed canopy to power launch preparatory to installing new engine and followed routine. Carpenter fitted chafing board in port gangway.

11.00am to 11.30am: Held day signal drill.

11.30: P. Arcia, Water Tender Acting, left vessel on two days’ leave of absence granted by Commanding Officer.

11.50am: N. Evanger, Coxswain, returned from leave.

1.00pm: Mustered crew and published circular letter No. 34. O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, and E. Skuggen, Fireman, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to watch. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 68° - 72°.

6.30pm: Received telegram from Twelfth Naval District of even date (16508) detaching Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet and assigning him to duty at Coast Guard Headquarters; delivered these orders to Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet at 7.20pm.


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9 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm and partly cloudy.

6.56am: C.L. Anderson, Seaman, returned aboard being absent without leave 23 hours and 34 minutes. To lose pay for the 8th which does not accrue and to be restricted to limits of vessel for 20 days. R.J. Desmond, Seaman absent without leave 48 hours. H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave 24 hours. Liberty party returned on time except P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, and J.C. Ballard, First Class Boy. Crew commenced morning routine cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW airs to light SW breeze; partly cloudy.

Crew employed in washing down and general cleaning out the decks. Force from the engine room employed removing engine from the launch.

11.00am: Held quarters, followed by gun drill and signal drill.

11.30am: Held signal drill for Quartermasters, Coxswains and Signal Boys. O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.

1.45pm: Second Lieutenant of Engineers M.W. Torbet left this vessel to report for duty at Headquarters, Washington, DC, in accordance with telegram from Twelfth Naval District of November 8, 1917 (16508). Received from the Bureau of War, Risks and Insurance, 200 copies of Form I.B and 100 copies Form No. 1.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light SW airs; partly cloudy.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 68° - 66°.


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10 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; overcast to cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time.

8.35am: P.J. Sarsfield, Seaman, returned being absent without leave 24 hours and 5 minutes. To lose pay for the 9th which does not accrue and to be restricted to the limits of the vessel for 30 days. R.J. Desmond, Seaman, absent without leave 72 hours. H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave 48 hours. J.C. Ballard, First Class Boy, absent without leave 24 hours. Crew employed with regular Saturday cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South to WSW breezes, cloudy.

K.P. Floe, Machinist, left vessel on five days’ leave of absence granted by Commanding Officer. Crew employed preparing for inspection.

10.00am: Held general muster, read the Articles of War, and inspected vessel.

10.10am: J.C. Ballard, First Class Boy, returned having been absent 26 hours 40 minutes; one day’s pay does not accrue, and he is restricted to the limits of the vessel for 30 days.

11.35am: Seaman B. Nyberg returned from leave.

11.40am: Boatswain S.B. Johnson left on five days’ leave of absence granted by the Commanding Officer.

12.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 7.30am tomorrow. Honorably discharged John Lewis Formuzis, Ordinary Seaman, on expiration of full term of first enlistment; discharge #1107.

1.00pm: Rang fire bell; 1.00.35pm: Water.

Took stations for collision drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light West airs to calm; cloudy.

4.10pm: E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, came aboard four hours and 10 minutes late from leave; he had telegraphed in the morning that he had missed a train at San Diego; excused.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 66° - 68°; tested flood cocks.


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11 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light West breeze to calm; overcast to cloudy.

Washed down. Seaman R.J. Desmond absent four days without leave and Ordinary Seaman H.L. Desmond absent three days without leave. Liberty party returned except J.C. Ballard, First Class Boy, who was inadvertently allowed to go on liberty, though restricted, and Ordinary Seaman L.D. Giffen, both absent without leave.

8.40am: Ordinary Seaman Giffen returned 1 hour and 10 minutes late from liberty. Restricted one liberty day.

8.40am: First Class Boy J.C. Ballard returned 1 hour and 10 minutes late from liberty, to be restricted an additional 30 days. Water Tender P. Arcia returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light South airs, partly cloudy,

9.30am: Granted liberty to the watch. Honorably discharged Fred Stowers, Acting Electrician, expiration full term subsequent enlistment, discharge #1108. Honorably discharged Frank Teramura, First Class Boy, expiration full term first enlistment, discharge #1109. O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 67° - 69°.


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12 November 1917

San Pedro Light, California

Lat 33.70, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light variable airs. Partly cloudy to overcast.

Received from the Submarine Base 12 spar buoys, 12 lengths of chain for mooring buoys, 12 moorings and 12 counter weights.

Liberty men returned on time. Ordinary Seaman H.L. Desmond absent four days without leave. Seaman R.J. Desmond absent five days without leave; he is declared a deserter as of November 7, 1917. Filled fresh water tanks.


9.00am to meridian:

Light ENE to ESE breeze; cloudy.

9.10am: Quartermaster A. Eriksen left on five days’ leave granted by the Commanding Officer.

9.15am: Underway and stood out of slip, and began laying buoys for torpedo range. Fireman W.J. Walker and Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light ESE to Southerly breeze, partly cloudy.

1.20pm: Finished planting buoys in accordance with instruction from Commanding Officer of Submarine Base and stood in for San Pedro Harbor

2.30pm: Made fast at wharf. Crew employed stowing gear and cleaning spar deck, Engineer’s force working on launch

3.25pm: Submarines “K3”, “K4” and “K7” entered port and made fast at Submarine Base,

3.30pm: Quarters, resuscitation and signal drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm partly cloudy.

4.15pm: Submarine “K8” and USS “Columbine” came into San Pedro Harbor and made fast to wharf.

4.30pm: Granted liberty to the watch.

5.00pm: Submarine Tender USS “Alert” entered San Pedro Harbor and anchored inside the breakwater. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 67° - 69°.


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13 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast to partly clear.

Liberty party returned on time, crew washed clothes. Washed down spar deck and removed engine from launch.

H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, declared a deserter this day, he having been absent without leave since the morning of the 8th of this month.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to variable airs; partly cloudy.

Crew employed removing engine from the launch.

10.00am: Shifted to new berth at Submarine Dock.

3.30pm: Held quarters followed by gun drill and signal drill. O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, and Fireman W.J. Walker, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly cloudy.

Granted liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 68° -71°.


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14 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South to ESE airs; partly cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time except, H. Gregory, Second Class Boy, who overstayed his leave 35 minutes and is to lose one liberty day. Crew employed with morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SE airs to South breezes; cloudy.

9.30am: Held quarters, and infantry drill ashore. Crew variously employed.

11.58am: Seaman R.J. Desmond and Ordinary Seaman H.L. Desmond returned on board having been absent without leave since the 7th and 8th, respectively; both to be restricted to the vessel pending action of Headquarters. Coxswain A. Petanz to lose two liberty days for insolence to Gunner F.C.C. Greene.

11.30am to 12.00pm: Signal drill.

12.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 7.30am tomorrow.

1.00om: F. Suomine, Seaman, left on two days’ leave granted by the Commanding Officer. Fireman W.J. Walker and Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly cloudy.

5.30om: Commander Parker, USN, President of the Submarine Trial Board, came on board and requested that this vessel accompany the “L-2” on her trial run to San Diego and back for 24 hours, leaving port at 10.00am tomorrow.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 68° -71°.


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15 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.72, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NW airs; overcast and foggy to cloudy and hazy.

Liberty men returned.


9.00am to meridian:

Calm to light SSW breeze, partly cloudy, hazy, smooth sea.

Prepared to get underway. Assistant Surgeon R.L. Waught, US Public Health Service, was left behind, he having failed to report on board at 9.00 and the ship having waited three quarters of an hour for him.

9.45am: Underway. Stood out of slip and around to bell buoy off Long Beach.

10.15am: Stopped and spoke submarine “L-2” and received information regarding the course of her trial run.

10.25am: At request of Commanding Officer of the “L-2”, this vessel turned and ran toward breakwater to wait for the “L-2”.

10.30am: Stopped, waiting for “L-2”. Men employed variously. Held signal drill.

Fireman W.J. Walker and Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty. Received information from Senior Captain W.E. Reynolds, US Coast Guard, that R.J. Desmond, Seaman, and H.L. Desmond, Ordinary Seaman, had reported to him at 1.55pm November 13, 1917. Received from Headquarters permanent rating as Quartermaster for L.M. Van Zandt, Acting Quartermaster, same to date from November 1, 1917.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SSW breeze; cloudy; hazy; smooth.

12.00pm: San Pedro Lighthouse bearing SW, distant 1 mile, course SE½E, standard compass, over log (0.0). Crew employed making up mooring lines.

3.30pm: Held quarters, general quarters, collision and abandon ship drills.

3.50.00pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill; 3.50.45pm: First water.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 66° - 69°.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light SSW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

4.34pm: (45.0) Took in log to adjust it.

4.39pm: (45.0) Over log. Vessel on course SE½E, standard compass.


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6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light SSW airs to gentle SSW breezes. Clear with haze; sea smooth.

6.45pm: Passed “L-2” bound to Northward.

6.50pm: Changed course to NW½W and stood after “L-2”. Watch ends on NW½W course, cruising speed.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light NNW breeze; mostly clear; smooth sea.

Expended 37 night rations. Course NW½W, standard compass, throughout.


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16 November 1917

San Pedro Harbor, California

Lat 33.72, Long -118.17


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NNW breezes to NNE airs, thick fog, smooth sea.

12.15am: The “L-2” passed on the Southerly course.

12.37am: Slowed on account of thick fog.

1.21am: (16.8) Course SE⅞E, standard compass, and so to end of watch


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light NNE airs to light NNW breezes; overcast to mostly cloudy with occasional fog.

4.15am: Clearing, ahead at cruising speed.

5.30am: (44.8) Course NW, standard compass.

6.20am: Slowed on account of fog.

6.35am: Cruising speed. Followed routine. Watch ends at cruising speed on NW course.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NW to SW breezes; cloudy; hazy; smooth.

Crew employed stowing mooring lines.

11.30am: Signal drill.

11.31am: (82.8) Course WNW½W, standard compass.

11.40am: Made San Pedro Lighthouse bearing SW½W, stood for it.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light to moderate SW breeze, partly cloudy.

12.40pm: Entered San Pedro Harbour,

12.50pm: Received message that Submarine “L-2” had returned after making 24-hour trial run.

12.55pm: Anchored in 7 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms of port chain.

2.45pm: Assistant Surgeon R.L. Waugh, US Public Health Service, returned. Boatswain S.B. Johnson and Machinist K.P. Floe returned.

3.30pm: Held quarters, resuscitation, and battery drill.

3.31pm: Man overboard drill, lowered boat; 3.32.49pm: Picked up buoy; 3.35.15pm: Boat returned to vessel.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch, liberty party to return at 8.00am Saturday.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle NE to NNW breeze, partly cloudy.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 69° - 71°.


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17 November 1917

San Pedro Harbour, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light North to NNE breeze.

Crew employed with regular Saturday cleaning. Liberty party returned on time.

8.00: F. Suomine, Seaman, returned from leave.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; partly cloudy.

Crew employed with Saturday routine cleaning. Commanding Officer inspected vessel throughout.

H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, left today on two days’ leave of absence granted by Commanding Officer. Sent E. Skuggen, Fireman, to Marine Hospital, San Pedro, California, upon recommendation of Assistant Surgeon R.C. Waugh, US Public Health Service. S.P. Thwing, Acting Quartermaster, received permanent rating as Quartermaster to date from November 1, 1917.

Received from depot Arundel Cove, Maryland, small arms spare parts as per requisition and the following small arms and accessories: 20 rifles model 1903; 2 rifle packing chests; 4 cleaning rods; 20 front sight covers; 4 rifle screw drivers; 20 oil & thong cases; 20 brushes and thongs; 8 special drift slides; 20 rifle belts and fasteners; 20 haversacks; 20 rifle belt suspenders; 20 canteens and straps; 20 rifle slings; 20 bayonets; 20 bayonet scabbards.

12.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch. Honorably discharged Nils Evanger, Coxswain, on account of expiration of full terms of subsequent enlistment, enlistment discharge No. 1110. O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, and W.J. Walker, Fireman, sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NW breeze; partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 69°; tested flood cocks.


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18 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle NW breeze; partly cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time except C.G. Gage, Water Tender.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light North airs to WSW breezes; cloudy.

Re-enlisted Nils Evanger as Coxswain.

10.55am: C.G. Gage, Water Tender, returned 2 hours and 55 minutes late from liberty; excused on account of being first offense.

10.55am: Quartermaster A. Eriksen returned from leave.

11.00am: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow. Honorably discharged Fireman Perry Charles Bolster, expiration of full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge #1111. Fireman W.J. Walker and Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NW airs; nearly clear.

Inspected magazine, temperature 66° - 69°, inspected powder sample.


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19 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Gentle NNE to North breezes; nearly clear.

Washed down. Liberty men returned on time except Electrician Third Class C. Bell who returned one hour late; to lose two liberty days.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm, partly cloudy.

9.30am: Quarters followed by resuscitation, signal and boat drills. W.J. Walker, Fireman, and O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, sick and off duty. Received from Submarine Base requisition of deck and engineer’s supplies. Broke one rowlock in dinghy. B. Griffin, Water Tender, left on one day’s leave. Carpenter and Engineer’s force employed in installing new engine in ship’s launch. Men employed variously. Re-enlisted Perry Charles Bolster as Fireman.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NW airs, partly cloudy.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 68°.


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20 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW to North breezes, partly cloudy.

Morning duties performed. Liberty men returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Northerly breeze to calm and light Westerly breeze, partly cloudy.

9.30am: Quarters, battery and signal drill.

10.30am: Master-at-Arms Hans Knedl returned from leave. Rated J.C. Ballard First Class Boy to Ordinary Seaman as of 1 November. Rated D.C. Jones Ordinary Seaman to Seaman as of 1 November. Crew employed in usual routine. Working party brought sand aboard, Engineer’s force employed on launch.

12.00pm: Received orders from Commander, Submarine Base, San Pedro, California, directing vessel to proceed to San Diego, California, take on necessary fuel and water, then to proceed to Mare Island Navy Yard, California, this as soon as notified by the President of the Trial Board, “L-6” and “L-7”, that the services of the vessel were no longer needed.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch. Sick and off duty O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, and W.J. Walker, Fireman.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly breeze to light NNW breeze.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 68°.


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21 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NNW breeze, clear.

Liberty party returned on time, B. Griffin, Water Tender, returned from leave. Crew employed in usual morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light WSW airs; partly cloudy.

Engineer’s force getting engine ready to install in launch.

9.30am: Held quarters followed by signal drill and boat drill under sail and oars. Rated, on probation, this day, Ordinary Seaman J.G. Thwing as Acting Ship’s Writer, to date from 1 November. Rated this day B.M. Hansen from Coal Heaver to Fireman to date from 1 November.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch. Sick and off duty, O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman. Returned to duty, W.J. Walker, Fireman. R.L. Christian, Second Class Boy, to be restricted to the vessel for two weeks for insolence to Carpenter N. Brunila.

3.00pm: Received notification from President of Trial Board, “L-6” & “L-7”, that the services of the “Unalga” were no longer needed in connection with the trials of these vessels.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light WSW airs; partly cloudy.

7.00pm: Held night signal drill. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 68°.

7.30.00pm: Sound fire bell; 7.30.50pm: Water on all lines.


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22 November 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light NE breeze to light N airs; partly cloudy.

Liberty party returned. Crew employed with morning routine cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW to gentle WSW breezes; cloudy.

Crew employed handling stores and preparing for sea.

10.00am: Held quarters; gun and resuscitation drills.

11.30am: Held signal drill.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Gentle WSW breeze; cloudy; smooth.

5.45pm: Underway, stood out of harbor.

6.00pm: San Pedro Lighthouse close aboard, course SE⅝E, standard compass.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle WSW breezes; mostly cloudy; sea smooth.

Vessel on SE⅝E course at cruising speed until 7.30pm when slowed down to make port at day break. Inspected magazine and powder, temperature 65° - 67°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle WSW breezes to light airs, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course SE⅝E, standard compass, throughout watch. Expended 42 night rations.


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23 November 1917

San Diego, California

Lat 32.700, Long -117.236


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light WSW airs; cloudy; hazy; smooth.

On course SE⅝E, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SE to East airs; mostly cloudy with haze, sea smooth.

6.06am: (81.1) Point Loma Light abeam on SE⅝E course, distant 5.0 miles. Course ENE⅜E for San Diego whistler.

6.46am: Whistle abeam close aboard. Stood into San Diego Harbor on various courses and at 7.45am made fast to Navy coal wharf. Made ready for coaling.


8.00am to meridian:

Light East airs to calm, partly cloudy and hazy to overcast.

Draft forward 10’00” aft 13’10”.

8.30am: Coal barge alongside, commenced coaling. Second Lieutenant C.J. Todd, US Coast Guard, called to pay respects of Captain J.C. Cantwell, US Coast Guard, on the Commanding Officer. Commanding Officer called on Captain J.C. Cantwell, US Coast Guard, Commandant US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Diego.

11.55am: Coal barge left having delivered 64 tons of coal to this vessel. Draft forward 10’06”, aft 14’00”. Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor, sick and off duty. Prepared to get underway.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light West breeze; cloudy; smooth sea.

12.05pm: Underway, stood out of harbor, various courses.

12.30pm: Over log.

12.48pm: (87.7) Point Loma whistler, course NW, standard compass. Crew washed down after coaling. Omitted quarters on account of coaling ship and cleaning after coaling.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light to moderate WNW breezes, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Vessel on course WNW, standard compass, throughout.


6.00pm to midnight:

Moderate WNW breeze to light WSW airs.

Mostly clear; sea smooth. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 66° - 67°. Expended 37 night rations. (Continued)


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6.00pm to midnight:

6.16pm: Received radiogram from Commandant Twelfth Naval District detaching Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane and ordering him to duty at the US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California.

6.40pm: (48.2) Hauled up to NW⅞N for Los Angeles Harbor in order to put Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane ashore in compliance with radio from Commandant Twelfth Naval District.

6.45pm: Received radio from Commandant, US Naval Reserve Training Station, San Pedro, California, informing Commanding Officer that there were no men at the training station to be transferred; this in reply to an inquiry from Commanding Officer.

9.40pm: Stood into Los Angeles Harbor, California, stopped and sent Third Lieutenant G.W. MacLane ashore, he being detached this day by radio orders of Commandant Twelfth Naval District.

10.07pm: Boat returned, hoisted same, and stood out of harbor.

10.20pm: (75.6) Los Angeles Harbor Light close aboard, set course SSW⅞W.

10.55pm: (81.2) Course WNW¾W.

11.36pm: (87.7) Point Vincent gas buoy abeam on WNW¾W course, distant 3.5 miles. Watch ends on WNW¾W course, full speed, under one boiler.


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24 November 1917

Point Conception, California

Lat 34.42, Long -120.51


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light WSW to moderate NNW breezes; mostly clear; hazy; smooth.

2.05am: Moon set. Course WNW¾W, standard compass, throughout.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate NNW to strong Westerly breezes; mostly clear; sea smooth to choppy.

5.00am: (38.4) Anacapa Island Light abeam, on WNW¾W course, distant 4.5 miles, set course W⅛N. Commenced regular Saturday cleaning. Watch ends on W⅛N course, full speed under one boiler.


8.00am to meridian:

Fresh WxN breeze to strong WNW breeze; partly cloudy; choppy sea.

8.01am: (64.6) Course W¾N, standard compass.

11.40am: (100.9) Point Conception abeam, distant 2.2 miles; changed course to NW⅜W, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Crew employed with Saturday routine cleaning. Sick and off duty, O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Moderate to gentle NW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

1.00pm: (14.2) Point Arguello Lighthouse abeam, distant 1.7 miles, set course NNW¾W, standard compass.

1.30: Commanding Officer inspected vessel.


4.00pm to 6.00pm

Gentle NW breezes; mostly clear; sea smooth.

5.30pm: (58.6) Lion Rock, Point Buchon, abeam on NNW¾W course, distant 2.4 miles; changed course to NW½W. Watch ends on NW½W course, full speed under one boiler.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Gentle NW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NW½W, standard compass, throughout. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 65° - 66°. Tested flood cocks. [Continued]


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8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to fresh NW breezes; mostly clear; sea smooth to choppy.

8.55pm: (91.9) Piedras Blancas Light abeam on NW½W course, distant 9.0 miles. Watch ends on NW½W course, full speed under one boiler. Expended 37 night rations.


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25 November 1917

Point San Pedro, California

Lat 37.58, Long -122.53


Midnight to 4.00am:

Fresh NW to WNW breeze; cloudy to overcast; choppy sea.

2.30am: (42.4) Point Sur Light abeam; distant 13.8 miles, set course NNW⅝W, standard compass.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Strong to gentle WNW breezes; mostly cloudy to overcast with passing showers; sea choppy to smooth.

Vessel on NNW⅝W, standard course, throughout; full speed under one boiler. Washed down and carried out routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Gentle WNW breeze; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course NNW⅝W, standard compass.

9.40am: (12.1) Pigeon Point abeam, distant 5.4 miles; changed course to NNW, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Sick and off duty O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light WNW breeze to variable airs; cloudy and overcast; foggy last part; smooth.

12.10pm: (39.1) Course NxW¼W, standard compass.

12.50pm: (45.9) Course NxW, standard compass. Stood various courses into South Channel and the Golden Gate.

1.35pm: Hoisted demand signal.

1.47pm: (56.2) Mile Rock abeam, in log.

2.10pm: Recognition signal hoisted by patrol boat, hauled down demand signal. Stood through Raccoon Strait, San Francisco Bay, and into San Pablo Bay.

3.13pm: Whiting Rock buoy, weather becoming thick, set course NxE⅜E, standard compass.

3.20pm: (56.2) Point San Pablo, over log. Stood various courses up San Pablo Bay, weather clearing. Sounded fog signal at times, and kept man in the lead stand, sounding.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Light variable airs and breezes; clear with haze; sea smooth.

Stood up San Pablo Bay on various courses and into Mare Island Straits.

5.20pm: Moored ship at South end of sea wall, Mare Island Navy Yard. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 65° - 67°.


6.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW breeze; partly cloudy to foggy.

Discontinued radio watch while in Navy Yard.


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26 November 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.091, Long -122.259


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW breeze to calm; overcast and foggy.

Crew scrubbed down deck and followed morning routine. Engineer’s force putting engine in launch.

8.30am: Commanding Officer reported in person to the Commandant, Mare Island Navy Yard. Commenced taking water aboard.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs; cloudy.

Discontinued quarters and drills on account of entering Navy Yard for repairs. Crew employed variously below, and installing engine in launch, and setting oil barrels ashore. Sent powder sample and one 6-pounder charge to the Naval Magazine for routine examinations. Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor, sick and off duty. Filled drinking tanks, taking 4800 gallons fresh water from Navy Yard.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly cloudy to clear.

Inspected magazine, temperature 64° - 65°.


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27 November 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.091, Long -122.259


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; overcast; foggy.

Routine.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light Westerly airs, overcast.

9.30am: Granted liberty to watch. P.J. Sarsfield restricted to limits of vessel for 10 days for insolence to Executive Officer. Yard force working on urgent repairs in engine room and repairing sanitary lines, removed light pressure piston and crank pin, used yard crane for installing launch engine into power launch. Burned out one condenser jar while testing radio set.

Sick and off duty O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman. Crew employed in usual routine work.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm and overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 60° - 62°.


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28 November 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.091, Long -122.259


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light various airs, foggy to overcast.

Crew employed preparing vessel for docking and usual routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs; partly cloudy.

Crew employed getting vessel ready for docking. Engineer’s force employed putting engine in launch. Liberty party returned on time. Received from Supply Office, Mare Island Navy Yard, 4 Underwood typewriters No. 4 complete, invoice Nos. 1020069, 1022100, 1019250 and 1019254.

12.00pm: Left wharf in charge of docking tug.

12.35pm: Entered dock

12.40pm: Commenced pumping water from dock.

1.45pm: All water out of dock. Yard force commenced cleaning bottom. Received medical stores. Received from Supply Office, Mare Island Navy Yard, 2 stop watches, a part of mobilization equipment. Received one copy of Naval Courts and Board 1917.

Granted liberty to the watch. Sick and off duty O.R. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman. Yard force at work in engine room on repairs. Hull Board met aboard this vessel, and inspected vessel in dock.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light WNW airs to calm; partly cloudy to overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 63° - 64°.


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29 November 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light SW; overcast.

Crew performed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW to SSW airs; cloudy.

9.30am: Liberty party returned, granted liberty to the other watch until 9.30am tomorrow. Ordinary Seaman O.R. Taylor sick and off duty.

3.30pm: Delivered copy of charge and specification to Fireman Joseph Burke. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 63° - 64°. Observed day as holiday.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SSW airs; cloudy to overcast and foggy.


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30 November 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light South airs; overcast to cloudy.

Yard force painted bottom with one coat anti-corrosive, one coat anti-fouling paint and boot-topping. Yard force at work on authorized repairs.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Southerly airs to light Southerly breeze, partly clear to drizzling rain.

Ordinarily discharged Orville Ray Taylor, Ordinary Seaman, on account of physical disability not incident to service which existed at the date of enlistment, Authority article 374, paragraph 2, Regulations, discharge number 4059.

Yard force completed painting vessel’s bottom using 60 gallons of anti-corrosion, 40 gallons of anti-fouling and 4 gallons of boot topping paint. Yard force removed zincs, 12 in number on stern’s frame, total weight 500 pounds, bore sighted 6-pounder battery. Crew engaged at overhauling main hold and cabin skylight controls.

Received from Washington Navy Yard shipment of radio service blanks in accordance with invoice of Engineer’s Office of that yard, dated November 11, 1917. Yard force engaged on repairs to steam machinery and sanitary line during the day. Estimaters on board in connection with proposed alterations and repairs. Liberty party returned on time.


4.00 to Midnight:

Light SE breeze to light Westerly airs, overcast, drizzling and raining.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 64° - 65°.


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Summary of abstract:

Total vacancies in crew 608

General quarters 1

Inspection ship 3

Quarters 15

Gun drill 7

General quarters 1

Infantry ashore 3

Collision drill 3

Boat drill 3

Abandon ship drill 1

Man overboard 1

Signal drills 14

Resuscitation 5

Beach apparatus 1

Inspection clothing 1

Inspected magazine 30

Flood cocks tested 3


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Cruising speeds:

¾, 65 revolutions

½, 50 revolutions

Slow, 35 revolutions


[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Jesse Clifton Ballard

Boy 2nd class



Rated Ordinary Seaman on 20 Nov 1917

Harry Lawrence Desmond

Ordinary Seaman



Declared a deserter on 13 Nov 1917
Returned aboard on 14 Nov 1917

Roy Jeremiah Desmond

Seaman



Declared a deserter on 12 Nov 1917
Returned aboard on 14 Nov 1917

John Lewis Formuzis

Ordinary Seaman


10 Nov 1917


Ben Norman Hansen

Coal Heaver



Rated Fireman on 21 Nov 1917

David C. Jones

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Seaman on 20 Nov 1917

Nikolai Olsen

Seaman


3 Nov 1917


Fred C. Stowers

Electrician 1st class


11 Nov 1917


Orville Ray Taylor

Ordinary Seaman


30 Nov 1917


Frank Teramura

Boy 1st class


11 Nov 1917


James Guest Thwing

Ordinary Seaman



Rated Ship’s Writer on probation on 21 Nov 1917

Samuel Prentiss Thwing

Quartermaster



Received permanent rating on 17 Nov 1917

Lucien Milo Van Zandt

Quartermaster



Also mentioned as Vanzandt
Received permanent rating on 15 Nov 1917


[Passenger mentioned]


Name

Rank / Occupation

Notes

Thomas F. Wier

Assistant Surgeon USNRF

Aboard on 1 Nov 1917
Left same day



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1917


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Cover – December 1917

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Title page – December 1917


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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to US Revenue Cutter “Unalga” during the period covered by this log book


Name

Rank

Address

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Frederick Gilbert Dodge

Captain

903 Chestnut Street, Long Beach.
Phone: Carl Grundey, Pacific Tel. Sunset 1380W, Long Beach.




Theodore Graham Lewton

1st Lieutenant of Engineers





Warner Keith Thompson

2nd Lieutenant





David Patterson Marvin

2nd Lieutenant

(Wife) Mrs. Cathryn W. Marvin.
Phone: 855, Long Beach.
Sharon Inn, Long Beach.


13 Dec 1917

Received orders detaching him to USS “Denver” on 12 Dec 1917

Albert Wilson Clark

Ensign





Gysbert van S. Harvey

Ensign




Left temporarily on 7 Dec 1917
Returned aboard on 13 Dec 1917

S. B. Johnsen

Boatswain

49 Chestnut Avenue, Long Beach.




Frederick C. C. Greene

Gunner

355 Orange Street, Long Beach.




Knute P. Floe

Machinist

657 8th Street, San Pedro.




Nestor Brunila

Carpenter






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Instructions for keeping ship’s log


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1 December 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.258


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, overcast to partly clear, light drizzling rain.

7.30am: Yard engineers started to flood drydock.

8.00am: Vessel afloat.

8.45am: Started moving vessel into stream.

9.00am: Navy tug made fast. Crew employed washing down and attending gear, incident to moving of vessel.


9.am to 4.00pm:

Calm; partly cloudy.

9.30am: Made fast to USS “Albatross”. Crew employed bringing stores aboard.

11.50am: O.W. Persson reported on board from Coast Guard Station No. 322 in accordance with Headquarters’ letter (73) November 23, 1917, and is rated Seaman this day.

12.30pm: The following named men of the US Coast Guard Cutter “McCulloch” contingent were transferred to this vessel: E.E. Spicer, Electrician First Class, H. Johansen, Seaman, T. Miller, Fireman, C.O. Christensen, Seaman, G.I. Hoffman, Seaman, E.V. Peters, Seaman, K. Johnson, Seaman, A.E. Olsen, Ordinary Seaman, W.F. Young, Seaman, L. Christensen, Seaman, S. Rassmussen, Seaman, Order of Headquarters (701), 11/14/17. Disrated this day J. Cleoudis, Ordinary Seaman to First Class Boy, at his own request and rated C. Hecht, H. Gregory, E.R. Sager, M.H. Kruger, W.E. Stovell, R.L. Christian and T. Angel, Second Class Boys to First Class Boys in accordance with circular letter No. 34; the complement of this vessel being changed this day to accord with above ratings.

Yard force employed on board with repairs in engine room and on sanitary line system.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Granted liberty to the watch. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 63° - 64°, tested flood cocks.


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2 December 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.258


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm; overcast to partly cloudy.

Crew employed with morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; partly cloudy.

Yard force at work on main engine brasses.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine, temperature 60° - 62°, and powder sample. Liberty party returned.

6.00pm: Granted 24 hours’ liberty to the watch.


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3 December 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.258


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW airs to ESE breezes; cloudy.

Washed clothes.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light ESE breezes to light ESE airs; partly cloudy.

Crew employed bringing stores aboard and stowing them. Engineer’s force working on launch engine. T. Angel, First Class Boy, sick and off duty.

1.30pm: Byron McCandless, Lieutenant Commander, USN, called officially on the Commanding Officer. Navy Yard force at work on repairs in engine room and sanitary line system.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; overcast and foggy to partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 60° - 62°. 6-pounder shell was returned from the Navy Yard magazine where powder sample was tested and found normal. P.A. Richards, representing Submarine Signal Company of Boston, came aboard and repaired submarine signal apparatus. Liberty party returned on time.


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4 December 1917

Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.258


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light ESE to E airs; partly cloudy to overcast.

Crew employed with morning routine and handling stores.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE to ESE breeze; partly cloudy.

Yard force working aboard on repairs in engine room and to sanitary line system.

11.00am: Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of USS “Caldwell”, Lieutenant Commander Byron McCandless, USN. Assistant Surgeon R.L. Waugh left the vessel this day being granted 30 days’ sick leave, authority Headquarters telegram of 12 March 1917.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light East to ESE airs; partly cloudy.

7.00pm: Tested out engine.

7.30pm: Completed test. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 60° - 62°. Filled tanks, receiving 3600 gallons fresh water.


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5 December 1917

California City, California [formerly in vicinity of Point Chauncey]

Lat 37.891, Long -122.446


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light ESE airs; clear to partly cloudy.

Crew scrubbed down deck and put aboard the rest of the stores.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle ESE breezes to light NW airs; cloudy; smooth.

9.40am: Underway, stood out across San Pablo Bay to Government coal wharf at California City, where made fast at 11.50am. Prepared for coaling.

1.00pm: Began coaling, draft 11’3” forward, 14’ aft. Omitted quarters and drills on account of coaling. Received charts on current requisition, via “Sentinel”.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light NW airs to breezes; cloudy; smooth.

4.20pm: Completed coaling, having received 192 tons of steaming coal from US coaling station, California City. Draft after coaling 14’4” forward, 14’3” aft.

4.30pm: Underway, stood out through Raccoon Strait and the Golden Gate, to San Francisco Lightvessel, where at 6.22pm (73.6), set course SE⅞E, standard compass, and so watch ends. Crew employed straightening up after coaling. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 60° - 66°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light to gentle NW breezes; mostly to partly clear; sea smooth.

Vessel on SE⅞E course, standard compass, throughout watch.

9.55pm: (10.9) Pigeon Point Light, abeam on SE⅞E course, distant 6.0 miles. Issued 35 night rations.


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6 December 1917

North Pacific Ocean

Lat 35.03, Long -121.17


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light to gentle NW breeze; cloudy; smooth.

1.46am: (51.5) Made Point Sur Light, broad on the port bow.

3.18am: (68.0) Point Sur Light abeam, distant 16.5 miles, set course SExE⅛E, standard compass, and so watch ends.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light NW to light variable breezes; clear to mostly clear; sea smooth.

4.05am: (77.8) Course SE½E, standard compass, Point Sur Light bearing NNE (magnetic), distant 16.0 miles. Crew carried out cleaning ship. Watch ends on SE½E course, standard compass.


8.00am to meridian:

Light variable to Westerly airs; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

On course SE½E, standard compass.

9.00am: (29.3) Changed course to SE⅝E, standard compass, and so to end of watch. Crew employed stowing coaling gear, and general cleaning about the deck.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Gentle to moderate WNW breezes; cloudy; smooth.

12.00pm: (61.5) Course SExE½E

2.30pm: Delivered copy of charge and specification to each: Seaman R.J. Desmond and Ordinary Seaman H.L. Desmond.

2.44pm: (90.4) Course ESE¼E.

3.00pm: (93.6) Course ESE¾E, and so watch ends.

3.41pm: (0.8) Point Arguello abeam, distant 2.3 miles. Crew employed cleaning and clearing up after coaling. Omitted quarters and drills on account of cleaning. Ordinary Seaman W.H. Curran and Boy First Class, T. Angel, sick and off duty. All courses by standard compass.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Moderate WNW breezes; mostly clear; sea smooth.

4.52pm: (12.9) Point Conception Light abeam on ESE¾E course, distant 1.6 miles, set course E¼S and so throughout.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Moderate to gentle WNW breezes; cloudy; smooth.

Course E¼S, standard compass, throughout. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 62° - 68°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Gentle to moderate WNW to West breezes; mostly clear; sea smooth.

9.34pm: (49.9) Santa Barbara Light abeam on E¼S course, distant 14.9 miles, set course E½N and so throughout. Expended 35 night rations.


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7 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 4.00am:

Gentle SW to North breezes; cloudy; smooth.

1.28am: (74.4) Anacapa Island Light abeam, distant 5.3 miles, course ESE⅞E, standard compass, and so watch ends.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Moderate East to ENE breezes; mostly clear; passing fog; sea smooth.

4.05am: Increased to cruising speed. Crew stowed mooring lines and straightened up about deck.

7.55am: (27.0) Course ENE. Sounded fog signal through fog patches. Watch ends off Point Vincente, California, course ENE cruising speed.


8.00am to 4.00pm:

Light East to gentle SE breezes; overcast and foggy to cloudy and hazy; smooth.

Stood various courses into San Pedro Harbor, sounding fog signal in fog, and running various speeds.

9.30am: Anchored in San Pedro Harbor, in 5 fathoms of water to 30 fathoms port chain. Commanding Officer reported in person to the Commanding Officer of the Submarine Base. Oiler First Class R.A. Smith and Ordinary Seaman W.H. Curran were sent ashore for treatment by the Medical Officer at the Submarine Base; Curran was found to need hospital treatment, and was sent to the San Pedro Marine Hospital, and thence to the Los Angeles Marine Hospital.

1.30pm: Ensign G.V.S. Harvey left vessel temporarily, under telegraphic orders of the Commandant Twelfth Naval District, of 6 December.

2.00pm: Received orders from the Commanding Officer of the Submarine Base directing this vessel to proceed to the Standard Oil Company’s wharf, and patrol it and the adjacent waters for the protection of the oil tank steamer “Weller” [later referred to as “Fred W. Weller”], when she should arrive.

2.30pm: Underway, stood up harbor as directed, and at 3.05pm, made fast to lumber wharf below oil dock.

3.20pm: Commanding Officer conferred with Mr Black and Mr Cooper, of the Standard Oil Company, as directed, regarding the patrol of the wharf and adjacent waters.

Crew employed squaring up after coaling and handling lines, etc. Omitted quarters on account of mooring ship.

Received one barrel and one box of crockery through Purchasing Officer, San Francisco via Submarine Base. Received 1 box engine parts for launch engine from storehouse, Port Townsend.

Turned over to Submarine Base: 6 rifles with slings, 6 bayonets, scabbards, belts, suspenders, and canteens, and 6 calibre .45 automatic pistols with 6 holsters and belts, and 12 spare magazines; and 600 rounds pistol and 600 rounds rifle ammunition; this by direction of the Commanding Officer of the Submarine Base. Received one exhaust elbow from Standard Engine Company, San Francisco. [Continued]


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4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; clear.

Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 66° - 68°. Received information that the “Weller” would dock about 6.00am tomorrow. Granted usual liberty to the watch, until 8.00 tomorrow morning. Instructed Petty Officers of the guard as to stations and duties.


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8 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.746, Long -118.275


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW to SW airs; clear; hazy.

5.00am: Posted sentries protecting wharf of Standard Oil Company

7.05am: SS “Weller” docked. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to NNW airs, clear to partly cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time. Recharged all fire extinguishers. Crew employed in washing down and standing sentry duty about Standard Oil dock from Pacific Electric draw bridge to extreme Southern end of yard.

Patrol boats crew standing by during the day, guarding “Weller”. Omitted muster on account of guard duty for all hands.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light variable airs.

Crew standing sentry duty, patrol boat cruising the Standard Oil water front. Searchlight kept on through all the night. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 65° - 68°, tested flood cocks.


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9 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.746, Long -118.275


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NNW to NW airs, clear to partly cloudy.

Crew employed washing down and standing sentry duty

8.00am: Called in patrol boat, crew standing by.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm; mostly clear.

Crew employed patrolling the Standard Oil waterfront.

12.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch until 8.00am tomorrow except the men on patrol. Inspected powder sample and magazine, temperature 66° - 68°.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm; nearly clear.

Crew standing patrol duty on SS “Fred W. Weller”. Kept searchlight going all night, except for necessary renewals of carbons. Sent the water patrol out on the launch “Devon”, provided by the Standard Oil Company. Expended 42 night rations.


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10 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.746, Long -118.275


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW to North airs; nearly clear. Crew employed on patrol duty.

8.00am: Called in crew on patrol launch. Liberty men returned.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Northerly to SW airs, partly clear.

Crew employed in washing down and standing sentry duty on Standard Oil property from Pacific Electric draw bridge to extreme Southern line of property.

Received permanent rating for Evald Theodore Johnson, Electrician Second Class, to date November 19, 1917. Received permanent rating for Arthur Henry Dahms, Electrician First Class, to date November 19, 1917.

10.00am: R.A. Smith, Oiler, received treatment at Submarine Base Dispensary. Omitted quarters and drills on account of maintaining guard duty for all hands.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Southerly to NNE airs, partly clear to foggy.

4.05pm: Standard Oil tug took line of SS “Fred W. Weller” and warped her into stream.

4.25pm: Underway, following SS “Fred W. Weller”, batteries cleared for action and gun crews standing by.

5.00pm: Anchored in San Pedro Harbour in 5 fathoms, 30 fathoms of port chain. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 68°.

Granted liberty to the watch to return 8.00am December 11. Received from Kerckhoff-Cuzner Mill and Lumber Company 1000 gallons of fresh water.


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11 December 1917

San Pedro Harbour, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NE airs and foggy weather.

Crew employed washing down, stowing lines and preparing launch for painting. Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW airs and breezes, cloudy; smooth.

Crew employed overhauling launch. Received commissary stores from Submarine Base. Oiler First Class R.A. Smith, and Ordinary Seaman F.L. Willman received treatment from the Medical Officer at the Submarine Base. Officers and crew received pay for November, 1917.

12.00pm: Granted 24 hours’ liberty to the watch (pay-day liberty). Received orders to accompany SS “Fred W. Weller” two miles to sea.

2.00pm: “Weller” underway,

2.10pm: “Unalga” underway; followed “Weller” closely out of harbor, and for two miles clear of the harbor, standing by the ship’s battery.

2.54pm: Turned and returned to harbor, where anchored at 3.25pm, in 5 fathoms of water to 30 fathoms port chain.

3.30pm: Quarters and resuscitation drill.

3.45pm: Sounded fire alarm for drill. Water in 40 seconds.

Sent ashore to Submarine Base 14 rifles and complete equipment as listed below* and 1200 rounds of ammunition for rifles. This transfer by direction of Commanding Officer, Submarine Base.


* Property transferred to Submarine Base, this day: 14 rifles, calibre .30. model 1903 Springfield, 14 front sight covers, 14 canteens, 14 slings, 14 suspenders, 14 rifle belts, 14 bayonets, 14 scabbards, 1200 rounds .30 calibre ammunition.

Honorably discharged this day Roman Gotieres, First Class Boy, account of expiration of full term of enlistment.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light variable to NW airs; cloudy; hazy.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 64° - 67°.


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12 December 1917

San Pedro Harbour, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

NW to NE airs; foggy and overcast.

Sounded fog signal at intervals. Washed down and began work overhauling launch.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE to SE airs, light WSW breeze, fog to partly clear.

11.00am: Quarters, battery and signal drills. Crew employed washing down and working on launch.

12.00pm: Liberty party returned on time except L.E. Harris, Seaman, C.D. Christensen, Seaman, H. Gregory, First Class Boy, P. Arcia, Water Tender, and E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver. N. Ronberg, Coxswain, left vessel on one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer, F.C.C. Greene, Gunner, left vessel on ten days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer.

12.15pm: Received orders No. 9218-31 from Commandant of the Twelfth Naval District detaching Second Lieutenant D.P. Marvin from this vessel and directing him to report to Commandant of New York Navy Yard for duty on board USS “Denver”.

1.15pm: L.E. Harris, Seaman, returned on board one hour and 15 minutes late and was excused.

2.00pm: USS “Savannah” entered the harbor for Submarine Base Station, crossed inside the channel buoy and went aground.

2.35pm: Received from Commandant of Submarine Base signal message addressed to Commanding Officer of CGC “Unalga”, requesting assistance for “Savannah”. Ordered steam and prepared to weigh anchor.

2.45pm: Asked “Savannah” to break out hawser and held ready to pass. Captain W.E. Reynolds, US Coast Guard, called upon the Commanding Officer.

2.50pm: “Savannah” worked off bar under her own power.

2.56pm: Received message to belay work of assistance.

3.00pm: “Savannah” carried away channel buoy

3.02pm: Went aground the second time on same bar.

3.10pm: “Savannah” backed off the Los Angeles municipal dock bar the second time.

3.15pm: “Savannah” made the third run for Submarine Base dock.

3.20pm: “Savannah” alongside dock.

3.22pm: Captain W.E. Reynolds left vessel.

3.25pm: Commandant of Submarine Base requested the channel buoy carried away by “Savannah” be replaced by this vessel.

3.52pm: Delivered orders No. 9218-31 to Second Lieutenant D.P. Marvin. Commanding Officer called upon the Commanding Officer of USRC “Bear”.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light Northerly airs, partly cloudy and hazy.

5.30pm: Replaced buoy using ship’s 350 pound kedge anchor for mooring by direction of Commanding Officer of Submarine Base. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 68°.


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13 December 1917

San Pedro Harbour, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NNE to NNW airs. Foggy to partly cloudy with haze.

Crew employed washing down, washing clothing and upon the launch.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light variable airs and breezes; mostly cloudy with fog at intervals.

Crew scrubbing down aloft, painting launch, scraping and touching up masts. Received from Headquarters 11 copies General Order #21.

11.00am: Second Lieutenant D.P. Marvin left vessel, detached by orders of Commandant Twelfth Naval District #9218-31.

12.00pm: Liberty men returned on time except E.T. Johnson, Electrician Second Class, W. Walker, Fireman, A. Storrs, Fireman, all absent without leave.

1.20pm: Ensign G.V.S. Harvey, US Naval Reserve Force, returned on board having completed duty as assigned by telegram of Commandant 12th District, of 6 December.

1.20pm: E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, returned on board having been absent without leave 25 hours and 20 minutes; A. Storrs, Fireman returned having been absent without leave one hour and 20 minutes; W. Walker, Fireman, returned having been absent without leave one hour and 20 minutes. Storrs and Walker excused owing to accident to street car lines. Enlisted Egil Skaanes as Seaman. Rated F.W. Willman from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman as of First, Headquarters’ letter 11/30/17 (73).

3.30pm: Held quarters followed by inspection of clothing.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light North airs; partly cloudy, with thick fog latter part.

Sounded fog signal while fog prevailed.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to watch until 8.00am.

10.00pm: E.T. Johnson, Electrician Second Class, and H. Gregory, First Class Boy, returned on board; Johnson having been absent without leave 10 hours and Gregory having been absent without leave 34 hours. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 67° - 69°.


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14 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm with dense fog; sea smooth.

Sounded fog signal during fog. Washed down and commenced scrubbing ship’s outside.

8.00am: Liberty men returned except A. Wiedersich, Oiler Second Class, absent without leave.

8.50am: C.D. Christensen, Seaman, returned, having been absent without leave 44 hours and 50 minutes.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW airs, dense fog to partly cloudy.

Crew employed cleaning, scraping, and preparing all paintwork about the deck and ship’s sides for painting. N. Ronberg, Coxswain, returned from one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer

11.45am: A. Weidersich, Oiler Second Class, returned from liberty having been absent without leave three hours 45 minutes; to be restricted to vessel awaiting the action of Headquarters.

11.45: P. Arcia, Water Tender, returned having been absent without leave 51 hours and 45 minutes.

3.30pm: Quarters, collision and abandon ship drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NNW airs; partly cloudy to dense fog.

Granted liberty to the watch. K. Johnson, Seaman left on five days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 63° - 66°. A.L. Christian, First Class Boy, and T. Angel, First Class Boy, stood lookout watch in the fore and main top from 8.00pm to 12.00am as punishment for insolence to Assistant Master-at-Arms. C. Hecht, First Class Boy, and E. Sager First Class Boy, stood the 12.00am to 4.00am watch in the fore and main for the same offense.


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15 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW airs to calm, dense fog.

Sounded fog signal during night. Liberty party returned on time except W.F. Young, Seaman. Crew employed with Saturday routine cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SE airs to light SW breeze, partly clear and hazy to partly cloudy.

Crew employed in usual Saturday cleaning. Liberty party returned on time.

1.00pm: Held general muster and published Articles for the Government of the Navy. Commanding Officer inspected vessel.

1.00pm: Delivered charge and specification for Summary Court Martial, convened by the Commanding Officer, to the following men: Herman Gregory, First Class Boy, Christen D. Christensen, Seaman, Evald T. Johnson, Electrician Second Class, Palmiro Arcia, Acting Water Tender, Elmer B. Olsen, Coal Heaver.

1.30pm: Granted liberty to the watch.

Arthur Dahms, Electrician First Class, left vessel granted 25 days’ leave of absence authorized by letter from Headquarters dated November 21, in answer to request of the 7th of this month from Commanding Officer of this vessel.

E.J. Christensen, Signal Quartermaster, left vessel granted 25 day’s leave of absence authorized by letter from Headquarters of November 21, in answer to request of December 13 from Commanding Officer of this vessel. P.C. Bolster, Fireman, left vessel granted two days’ leave of absence by the Commanding Officer. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 63° - 64° Tested flood cocks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW breeze to light variable and NW airs. Partly cloudy to dense fog.


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16 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW airs, dense fog.

Liberty party returned on time, with the exception J.C. Ballard, Ordinary Seaman, and H.E. Gregory, First Class Boy.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW to WSW airs; partly cloudy.

10.15am: J.C. Ballard, Ordinary Seaman, and H.E. Gregory, First Class Boy, returned and are restricted to the vessel for 30 days.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light N airs; foggy.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 62°.


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17 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.71, Long -118.27


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light North airs, dense fog.

Sounded fog signal during night. H.E. Gregory, First Class Boy, stood lookout watch at the masthead from 12.00am to 4.00am as punishment for overstaying leave. Liberty party returned on time except E. Sager, First Class Boy, and M.H. Kruger, First Class Boy. Crew employed with morning cleaning and securing the ship for sea.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SW breeze to calm, partly cloudy.

9.30am: Held quarters followed by resuscitation and gun drill.

10.00am: M.H. Kruger and E. Sager, Boys First Class, returned and are quarantined for 30 days and are to stand mid watches for one week.

Received orders from Commanding Officer of Submarine Base to stand by during semi-annual engineering trials of submarines.

A. Petanz, Coxswain, is restricted to the vessel for 10 days for insolence to Carpenter Brunila.

Received from Hydrographical Office: 1 HO chart catalog, 1 buoy list 16th District 1917, 1 buoy list 17th District 1917, 1 buoy list 18th District, 1917; 1 light list 18th district 1917, 1 light list 1917 Pacific Coast, and HO Publication Nos. 34 and 144.

Summary Court convened by Commanding Officer November 30, 1917, met at 2.15pm.

4.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 62° - 68°.


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18 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.60, Long -118.08


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light North breeze, partly cloudy.

M.H. Kruger, First Class Boy, and E. Sager, First Class Boy, stood lookout watch from 12.00am to 4.00am at the masthead as punishment for overstaying leave. Liberty party returned on time. Crew employed scraping paintwork and touching up paintwork.


9.00am to meridian:

Light variable airs and breezes; mostly clear.

9.40am: Received orders from Commander, Submarine Base, to cruise between San Pedro and Point Loma at zigzag course and look for USS “F-2”.

9.55am: Up anchor and stood out of harbor.

10.10am: (38.2) Breakwater light abeam, close, course SSE¼E.

10.45am: (44.2) Course E¼N.

11.40am: (54.2) Course SxE⅞E.

11.40am: Steam formed in after boiler. Watch ends half speed, one boiler.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light SW breeze to gentle WSW breeze to WSW airs; partly cloudy, smooth sea.

On course SxE⅞E, standard compass.

12.05pm: Cut in after boiler. Going ahead full speed both boilers.

12.40pm: (64.2) Changed course to E¼N, standard compass.

12.48pm: (65.9) Received the following radio message from Submarine “F-2”: “Am 8 miles from San Pedro, California light, course 320° true, designate rendezvous”, and changed course to NW, standard compass, making for this point.

2.55pm: (89.5) In log.

3.02pm: Anchored inside San Pedro breakwater in 6 fathoms water with 30 fathoms port chain.

3.10pm: Commanding Officer conferred with Commanding Officer of the Submarine Base and received instructions to come to the wharf for water and after receiving water to so time his departure as to arrive at daylight at the scene of the wreck of submarine. Omitted quarters and drill so, and getting underway.

3.45pm: Up anchor.

4.00pm: Made fast to dock at Submarine Base and started taking water. Inspected magazine, temperature 63° - 68°. P. Bolster, Fireman, returned from leave.


4.00pm to 8.00pm:

Light variable airs and breezes; mostly clear.

Filled all water tanks, receiving 20000 gallons of water.

6.35pm: Cast off from dock, turned and, after picking up whale boat, stood out of harbor.

7.07pm: (88.7) Breakwater Light course SE¼S. And so ends at reduced speed.


8.00pm to midnight:

Light Westerly airs to light East breeze, clear, smooth sea.

8.00pm: Discovered rotator for patent log lost.

8.30pm: (89.5) Log over, Huntington Beach abeam.

9.56pm: Avalon abeam. Issued 36 night rations; course SE¼S.


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19 December 1917

Point Loma, California

Lat 32.78, Long -117.29


Midnight to 4.00am:

Light SE breeze to SE airs; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

On course SE¼S, standard compass.

3.55am: (30.6) Course E¼N, standard compass, and so to end of watch. M.H. Kruger and E. Sager, First Class Boys, stood the 12.00am to 4.00am watch as punishment for overstaying leave.


4.00am to 8.00am:

Light SE airs; mostly clear with haze; sea smooth.

6.20am: In position of accident to submarine, commenced steaming various courses to cover area in the vicinity and posted double lookout aloft.

7.30am: (42.5) Course NExE.

7.45am: (46.5) Course NWxN and so ends. Crew washed down.


8.00 to meridian:

Gentle NE breeze to light WSW to WNW airs. Clear with haze

8.00am: Point Loma E¾S, distant 7.0 miles

8.40am: Increased speed so that a given area might be covered during daylight, approximately 19.0 square miles in vicinity of disaster

9.50am: (63.7) Course ENE.

10.00am: (65.4) Course SExS.

12.00pm: Point Loma SExS, 5.0 miles distant [7.0 miles on weather observations page]. Crew employed painting and touching up for painting. Two lookouts stationed aloft. Keeping a sharp lookout for any wreckage or bodies.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to calm, partly cloudy, smooth sea.

Steaming various courses to cover area about the scene of submarine wreck. Keeping double lookout posted and keeping sharp lookout for all signs of wreckage or bodies.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Calm and partly cloudy. Smooth sea.

Courses various for anchorage at La Jolla, to remain until daylight, before continuing search for bodies or wreckage.

4.39pm: (20.4) In log.

4.50pm: Anchored in 10 fathoms, 30 fathoms port chain. Honorably discharged Bror Eric Berger Nyberg, Seaman, on account of expiration of full terms of enlistment, discharge #1113.


6.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy to clear.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 62° - 70°.


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20 December 1917

Gulf of Santa Catalina, California

Lat 32.98, Long -117.47


Midnight to 8.00am:

Light East to North to NNW airs; clear to partly cloudy, smooth sea.

6.45am: Underway.

6.50am: (20.4) Out log. Standing various courses around the scene of the wreck of submarine F-1, keeping double lookout posted to report all signs of bodies or wreckage. Crew employed with morning routine.


8.00am to meridian:

Light NW airs to calm, partly cloudy; smooth sea.

Standing various courses about scene of submarine wreck and keeping double lookout aloft with glasses on lookout for bodies and wreckage. Crew employed painting the ship. Re-enlisted Bror Eric Berger Nyberg as Seaman.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light Westerly breeze, partly cloudy. Smooth sea.

Courses various, making equidistant search in vicinity of submarine accident, double lookouts stationed aloft.

3.22pm: Point Loma 15¾ miles ESE½E by cross bearings. Crew employed painting. Omitted quarters on account of general painting during good weather, all courses and bearings by standard compass.


4.00pm to 6.00pm:

Calm; partly cloudy; smooth sea.

Standing various courses about scene of submarine wreck. Double lookout posted, watching for wreckage and bodies.


6.00pm to 8.00pm:

Calm; mostly clear; sea smooth.

6.00pm: (23.6) Changed course to NW½W, standard compass; discontinued double lookout on account of darkness, and reduced speed. Watch ends on NW½W course at reduced speed. Inspected magazine, temperature 62° -70°.


8.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy. Smooth sea.

Course NW½W, all courses and bearings by standard compass. Expended 36 night rations.


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21 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 4.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy to dense fog, smooth sea.

On course NW¼W, standard compass.

12.30am: (56.2) Course NW⅞N, standard compass.

2.00am: (63.7) Course NxW¾W, standard compass, and so to end of watch. M.H. Kruger and E. Sager, First Class Boys, stood the 12.00am to 4.00am watch in the lookout, as punishment for breaking liberty.


4.00am to 9.00am:

Light NW breezes to calm; mostly clear; sea smooth.

5.10am: Stood into San Pedro Harbor and at 5.24am came to anchor off Submarine Base in 7 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms port chain. Lowered power launch and washed down.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light West breeze, partly cloudy.

9.50am: Commanding Officer reported to Commander Submarine base.

10.00am: K. Jannson, Seaman, returned from leave.

10.00am: H.J. Mondet, Yeoman Second Class, US Naval Reserve Force, Class 4, reported for duty aboard this vessel, orders of Commandant Twelfth Naval District No. 9987-12-17. T. Angel, First Class Boy, to stand midnight to 4.00am watch as a punishment for having dirty clothes at dinner. Granted liberty to the watch.

3.30pm: Held quarters followed by resuscitation, collision and fire drill.

3.40.10pm: Alarm; 3.40.50pm: First water; 3.41.00pm: All.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 62° -71°.


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22 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NW breeze to calm, dense fog.

Sounded fog signal during night. Crew employed painting aloft and the ship’s side. M.H. Kruger, E. Sager, and T. Angel, First Class Boys, stood the midnight to 4.00am watch as punishment, Kruger and Sager for breaking liberty and T. Angel for having dirty clothes.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW to gentle WSW breeze, partly cloudy.

Crew employed in usual Saturday cleaning.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light Northerly breeze to calm, partly clear.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 62° -70°. Tested flood cocks.


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23 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light Northerly breeze, partly clear to overcast.

Crew employed washing down, M.H. Kruger and E. Sager, First Class Boys, stood the midnight to 4.00am watch as punishment for breaking liberty.


Meridian to 4.00pm:

Calm to light SW airs, partly cloudy.

11.30am: F.C.C. Greene, Gunner, returned from leave. E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, left on two days’ leave granted by Commanding Officer, on account of serious illness of mother. Granted liberty to the watch. W.E. Stovell, First Class Boy, to stand four hours’ extra watch for being out of uniform.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm to light NW airs; overcast.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 62° -70°.

10.25pm: USS “Caldwell” anchored in port of San Pedro. Honorably discharged Karl Hjalmar Jannson, Seaman, on account of expiration full term of subsequent enlistment, discharge #1114.


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24 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light variable to NE airs; overcast.

6.30am: USS “Caldwell” left port. Liberty party returned on time. M.H. Kruger and E. Sager, First Class Boys, stood the midnight to 4.00am watch for breaking liberty.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NE airs, calm to gentle SSW breeze, partly clear.

Crew washed down. Sent 25 rounds of blank .30 calibre ammunition to Submarine Base on request of the Commander. J. Hoheb, Cabin Steward, and G.C. Moore, Oiler First Class, granted two days’ leave of absence by Commanding Officer, left vessel at 12.00pm.

1.00pm: Granted liberty to the watch.

3.30pm: Quarters, gun and signal drills.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SSW breeze to calm, partly clear.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 62° - 66°.


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25 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light Northerly breeze, partly clear.

Liberty party returned on time.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light WSW breeze; partly cloudy.

Granted liberty to the watch. Honorably discharged C.H. Eaton, Seaman, full term subsequent enlistment, discharge No. 1115. Observed holiday.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 64° - 66°.


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26 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NW airs; partly cloudy to dense fog.

Sounded fog signal during fog. Liberty party returned on time. Crew washed down and followed morning routine.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light NW airs to gentle Westerly breeze, cloudy to partly clear.

Crew employed painting.

10.30am: E.B. Olsen, Coal Heaver, returned on time from two days’ leave of absence granted by Commanding Officer, H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, left vessel on 15 days’ leave of absence granted by letter dated December 12 from Headquarters in answer to request of December 3, made by the Commanding Officer of this vessel. C. Goetzler, Oiler Second Class, left vessel on five days’ leave of absence granted by the Commanding Officer. Granted liberty to the watch

3.30pm: Quarters, gun, and signal drills.

12.00pm: P. Arcia, Water Tender, failed to return from liberty and was absent without leave.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle Westerly breeze, partly cloudy and a little haze.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 64° - 66°.


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27 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NNE airs, dense fog.

Crew employed scrubbing decks and washing down J. Hoheb, Cabin Steward, returned from two days’ leave of absence granted by the Commanding Officer. Liberty party returned on time except R. Christian, First Class Boy. P. Arcia, Water Tender, returned from liberty 20 hours late, liberty to be restricted 60 days, to forfeit one day’s pay which does not accrue and two days’ pay as a punishment for the offence.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light Northerly to WSW breeze; partly cloudy.

10.00am: A. Christian, First Class Boy, returned from liberty two hours late, to be restricted to the vessel 30 days and to stand the midnight to 4.00am watch for one week as a punishment for the offence. G.C. Moore, Oiler First Class, returned from leave.

10.00am: W.H. Curran, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave.

11.30am: Commanding Officer of the Submarine Base, San Pedro, paid an official visit to this vessel. Granted liberty to the watch.

1.00pm: Held signal drill for the Quartermasters.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by resuscitation drill and gun drill.


4.00pm to midnight:

Variable to SW airs, partly cloudy to dense fog.

Sounded fog signal during fog. Inspected magazine and powder sample, temperature 64° - 66°.


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28 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm, partly cloudy. Crew washed down and carried out the morning routine. Liberty party returned on time. R. Christian, First Class Boy, stood the midnight to 4.00am watch aloft as punishment for breaking liberty.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light to gentle SSW to WSW breeze, partly cloudy.

C. Hecht, First Class Boy, restricted 30 days and to stand the midnight to 4.00am watch aloft as punishment for insolence to the Assistant Master-at-Arms.

1.00pm: Held signal drill for the Quartermasters.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by collision and fire drill.

Alarm 3.35.30pm; First water 3.36.20pm; All 3.36.30pm.

Granted liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light NNE breeze to calm; partly cloudy.

4.15pm: USRC “Bear” arrived in San Pedro Harbor. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 68°; powder OK.


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29 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light NNW breeze to gentle North breeze; partly cloudy.

Liberty party returned on time. Crew employed with regular Saturday cleaning.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Light SSW to SW breezes; mostly clear.

Crew performed routine Saturday cleaning.

Received from Mare Island Navy Yard 2400 rounds .30 calibre ball cartridges, 2000 rounds .45 caliber ball cartridges and 90 6-pounder primers.

9.30am: SS “Astoria” of San Francisco came into port and after steaming about the harbor in search of a patrol boat, as she carried no signal flags, came alongside and asked as to where the patrol boat was located. She was informed as to where the patrol boat usually anchored and steamed toward that place.

10.00am: Started fires in after boiler. Re-enlisted this day as Seaman Johan Johansen, his continuous service to date from December 19, 1916. Granted liberty to watch. Commanding Officer inspected vessel. Tested flood cocks and inspected magazine, temperature 66° - 68°.

11.25am: Steam formed.

12.30am: Cut in after boiler and cut out forward boiler.


4.00pm to midnight:

Light SW breezes to NNW airs. Mostly clear.


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30 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.22


Midnight to 9.00am:

Light SW airs to NNW breezes; mostly clear.

Washed down and performed morning routine. Liberty men returned on time. R.L. Christiansen, Second Class Boy, stood 12.00am to 4.00am watch as punishment for breaking liberty.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Gentle NNW breeze to calm and gentle SW breeze, partly cloudy. Liberty party returned on time.

10.00am: Granted liberty to the watch.


4.00pm to midnight:

Gentle SW breeze and calm, partly cloudy.

4.30pm: Confined E. Sager, First Class Boy, and H. Gregory, First Class Boy, in ship’s prison to be held in confinement on bread and water for five days for directly refusing to obey the orders of H. Wilson, Ordinary Seaman, who was ordered to perform the duties of Master-at-Arms during the authorized absence of H. Knedl, Master-at-Arms, on 15 days’ leave of absence. Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 67.


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31 December 1917

San Pedro, California

Lat 33.75, Long -118.23


Midnight to 9.00am:

Calm to light NNE airs to calm, partly cloudy with haze

6.55am: All boats rigged in and preparations made for mooring the vessel to Submarine Base dock on order received from the Commanding Officer of Submarine Base, addressed “USS Unalga, make arrangements come alongside Monday morning seven o’clock, then lay at pier, be available for Engineer Instruction Base Classes”.

7.00am: Underway.

7.40am: Moored alongside Submarine Base dock at 7.40am. Liberty party returned on time. R.L. Christiansen, Second Class Boy, stood 12.00 to 4.00 watch as punishment for breaking liberty.


9.00am to 4.00pm:

Calm to light West airs; partly cloudy.

Classes of Engineers from the Submarine Base came aboard during the day to receive instruction in the engine room.

2.00pm: S.B. Johnson, Boatswain, left on one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer. Exercised prisoners from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

3.30pm: Quarters followed by signal drill and infantry drill on shore. C.G. Gage, Water Tender, and S. Murray, Water Tender, left on one day’s leave granted by Commanding Officer. Granted liberty to the watch. Filled all water tanks.


4.00pm to midnight:

Calm, partly cloudy.

Inspected magazine and powder samples, temperature 66° - 67°; powder samples OK.


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[Crew mentioned]


Name

Rank

Date Joined

Date Left

Notes

Tary Angel

Boy 2nd class



Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Dec 1917

Lawrence Christensen

Seaman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

Christen D. Christensen

Seaman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

Roy Lewis Christian

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned Christiansen
Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Dec 1917

John Cleoudis

Ordinary Seaman



Disrated to Boy 1st class on 1 Dec 1917

Arthur Henry Dahms

Electrician 1st class



Also mentioned as Dalms
Received permanent rating on 10 Dec 1917

Charles Henry Eaton

Seaman


25 Dec 1917


Roman Gotieres

Boy 1st class


11 Dec 1917


Herman Edgar Gregory

Boy 2nd class



Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Dec 1917
Confined on 30 Dec 1917

Creighton Hecht

Boy 2nd class



Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Dec 1917

G.I. Hoffman

Seaman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

H. Johansen

Seaman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

Johan Johansen

Seaman

29 Dec 1917



Evald Theodore Johnson

Electrician 2nd class



Received permanent rating on 10 Dec 1917

Karl Hjalmar Jonnson

Seaman

1 Dec 1917

23 Dec 1917

Also mentioned as Johnson
Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

Max Henry Kruger

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned as Krugger
Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Dec 1917

T. Miller

Fireman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

Harold G. Mondet

Yeoman 2nd class

21 Dec 1917



A.E. Olsen

Ordinary Seaman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

O.W. Persson

Seaman

1 Dec 1917



E.V. Peters

Seaman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

S. Rassmussen

Seaman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

Edmund Raymond Sager

Boy 2nd class



Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Dec 1917
Confined on 30 Dec 1917

Egil Skaanes

Seaman

13 Dec 1917



E.E. Spicer

Electrician 1st class

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”

William Everett Stovel

Boy 2nd class



Also mentioned as Stoval
Rated Boy 1st class on 1 Dec 1917

Frank Walter Willman

Ordinary Seaman



Also mentioned as Wellman
Rated Seaman on 31 Dec 1917

William Forrest Young

Seaman

1 Dec 1917


Joined from USCGC “McCulloch”



[Logs for January 1st 1918 to December 31st 1918 not included]