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THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1901-1902
(More detailed plots follow in the text)
(Maps prepared using Journey Plotter, developed by Maikel. The Plots can only be approximate. They are made by joining-up positions on successive days, and sometimes positions are not given. There will therefore be occasions when the ship appears to have travelled overland)
THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1901
LOGS FOR JANUARY 1901
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1 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Moon set at 1.30am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Sent liberty party ashore at 10.30am.
Ensign A. MacArthur was relieved from engineer's duty and assigned to duty on deck.
Ensign H.E. Yarnell was assigned to engineering duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
The band of the 48th United States Volunteer [Infantry] came on board to give a band concert.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer steady.
Band left the ship.
U.S.S. "Samar" came in at 7.30pm.
Exchanged numbers with U.S.S. "Samar".
U.S.S. "Samar" asked permission to anchor, which was granted.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Samar" came on board.
Received from U.S.S. "Samar": 4 bags of mail.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE and South.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, G. Fallon, Private Marine, J. King, Private Marine, and B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, absent.
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2 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, at sea, and at anchor off Kabalitian Island
Lat 16.41, Long 120.25 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from NW.
Making preparations for getting under way.
Called all hands up anchor at 9.00am.
Stood out on course NW⅞N at 9.10am, Navigator conning ship.
When clear of entrance to harbor steered various courses.
U.S.S. "Samar" got under way and stood out to Southward at 8.52am, after having asked and been granted permission to get under way.
Put over patent log at 9.20am, reading 43.5.
At 9.45am began exercises in school of ship, the Navigator taking the deck.
At 11.52am picked up buoy and put ship on course S11°W.
Put over patent log, reading 55.1, at 11.55am.
Went ahead full speed both engines at 12.00pm.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Absent without leave (over time): F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, B.F. Nugent, Chief Electrician, J. King, Private Marine, and G. Fallon, Private Marine.
Exercised crew at divisional drills as follows: 1st Division rifles; 2nd Division seamanship; 3rd Division instructions; Powder Division instructions; Marines aiming drill.
Draft of ship aft 16 feet 4 inches, forward 13 feet 8 inches.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 88.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NW.
Smooth sea.
On course S11°W (per standard compass) until 1.10pm, when hauled in patent log, reading 65.6, and exercised at the school of the ship, the Navigator taking the deck, followed by Lieutenant Standley.
At 3.25pm put over patent log, reading 65.6, and set course S22°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from 3 boilers.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 79.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Standing in for anchorage of Kabalitian Island, courses various, Navigator at conn.
At 4.53pm came to with port anchor in 17 fathoms water, veered to 45 fathoms [chain] outside.
Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Kabalitian Island N90°E, left tangent Kabalitian Island N74°W, ship's head WSW.
Draft forward 13 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Called all hands aft to muster and published proceedings, findings, and sentence of Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant H.C. Gage was senior member and Ensign H.E. Yarnell, U.S. Navy, was recorder, in the case of John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, U.S. Navy.
Specification: that the accused, after having been cautioned that all men overstaying their liberty more than 48 hours would be court-martialed, remained absent without leave after his liberty had expired from six hours pm November 5th, 1900, to 10.00am December 24th, 1900.
Court found specification proved.
Sentence: solitary confinement for ten (10) days and to lose one (1) month's pay, amounting to thirty dollars ($30.00).
Signed by all the members and the recorder.
The Commanding Officer then gave an additional caution to the crew, that it would be a rule of the ship that anyone who overstayed his liberty more than 48 hours would be court-martialed, and that the fact of being detained by police authorities on shore would not relieve a man of the responsibility of being absent from [(continued on inserted note below)]
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[Inserted note]
4am to 8am (continued):
ship and duty without leave.
John Dowd was at 5.10pm placed in solitary confinement in accordance with above sentence.
U.S.S. "Samar" came in from Dagupan and anchored on our port hand at 6.30pm.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Samar" called upon the Commanding Officer.
Received two bags of mail from U.S.S. "Samar".
8pm to midnight:
Clear, pleasant weather.
Light airs from ESE.
Kabalitian Island is also known as Cabalitian Island.
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3 January 1901
At anchor off Kabalitian Island, at sea, and at anchor off Dagupan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.20, Long 120.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant weather.
Light airs to light breeze from SSE.
U.S.S. "Samar" got under way and left the harbor at 5.50am.
Sent mail on board her.
Lieutenant-Commander Scott went ashore at 5.00am with carpenter's gang to fix up grave of an apprentice who was buried on Kabalitian Island by U.S.S. "Concord".
Brought to the chain at 7 o'clock, turned the engines, called up anchor, got under way and stood out on course N15°E, Navigator conning ship.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Smooth sea.
Steady barometer.
Light SSE airs.
On course N15°E (per standard compass) until 8.45am, when hauled in patent log, reading 82.0, and commenced drill of the school of the ship, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) W.H. Standley, U.S. Navy, taking the deck.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters and drilled as follows: 1st Division seamanship; 2nd Division signals; 3rd Division seamanship; and Marine Guard infantry.
At 11.25am finished school of ship, stopped engines, and for remainder of watch lying dead on water with engines ready for call.
Steaming under 3 boilers.
Average steam 107 [pounds], average revolutions 79.
At 8.50am delivered General Court Martial charges and specifications of charges preferred by Rear Admiral G.C. Remey, U.S. Navy, to J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NW.
Began maneuvering at school of the ship at 1.00pm, Ensign A. MacArthur in charge.
At 3.45pm finished maneuvering and set course S37°E, steering for anchorage at Dagupan.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 77.
4pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NW and South.
On course S37°E (per standard compass) until 4.55pm, when changed to SE by East (per standard compass), patent log reading 100.5.
At 5.25pm hauled in patent log, reading 4.0.
At 5.30pm came to port anchor in 6¾ fathoms water, veering to 30 fathoms port chain inside.
Banked fires.
Rigged out steam launch and sent it into Dagupan.
Draft of ship 13 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
Bearings at anchor [left blank].
At 5.00pm went to general quarters.
From 8.00pm to midnight moonlight.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 88.
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4 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan, at sea, and at anchor off San Fernando
Lat 16.30, Long 120.25 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, moonlight.
Calm to light East airs.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Moon set at 5.25am.
Calm to light airs from East and North by East.
Making preparations to weigh [anchor].
At 5.50am called all hands and weighed.
At 6.00am put over patent log, reading 4.0, and set course N26°W (per standard compass).
At end of watch course N26° (per standard compass), steaming under three boilers.
Average steam 106 [pounds], revolutions 89.
Draft of ship 13 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by East to calm.
Barometer rising.
Began maneuvering at school of ship at 8.00am, Ensign H.E. Yarnell in charge.
Ensign H.E. Yarnell finished maneuvers at 10.20am, and maneuvers continued in charge of Ensign H.C. Dinger.
Concluded forenoon maneuvers at 11.40am, and set course North at 11.43am.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Absent without leave: F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, B.F. Nugent, Chief Electrician, G. Fallon, Private Marine, J. King, Private Marine, and D. Wanless, Corporal.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear, pleasant weather.
Light airs from North by East.
At 1.00pm Ensign Dinger continued the exercise in the school of the ship, finishing at 3.00pm.
The divisional officers made the weekly inspection of compartments.
The Medical Officer, George D. Costigan, made the weekly sanitary inspection of holds, storerooms and living spaces.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
At 3.00pm put ship on course N50°E (per standard compass) for San Fernando, distant about 8 miles.
At 2.30pm sighted steamer standing towards San Fernando.
At 3.25pm changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), after which courses were various, standing in for anchorage off San Fernando.
Average steam 104 [pounds], revolutions 83.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer steady.
At 4.05pm anchored in 7 fathoms of water, port anchor, veering to 30 fathoms chain.
Bearings of anchorage: San Fernando wharf SE by East, Tabacalera warehouse NNE½E, ship's head ENE.
Steamer "Aldecoa" ["Aldegoa" in log-book] in port.
Steamer "Union" came in.
Boarded steamers "Union" and "Aldecoa" ["Aldegoa" in log-book].
Fire quarters at 4.55pm.
F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, G. Fallow, Private Marine, and J. King, Private Marine, returned on board at 6.30pm, having been absent without leave 70 hours.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer steady.
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5 January 1901
At sea, and at anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.50, Long 120.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ESE and SSE.
Barometer falling.
Got under way at 2.00am, and put over patent log at 2.05am.
At 2.35am set course S8°E.
Average steam 113 [pounds], revolutions 96.
4am to 8am:
Clear starlight, bright moonlight.
Moon set at 6.00am.
Course S8°E (per standard compass).
Under [steam from] three boilers, standing in for Dagupan anchorage.
At 5.30am sighted Dagupan light a little on port bow.
Changed course at 5.40am to S17°E, patent log [reading] 70.4.
Came to anchor off Dagupan at 6.10am in 6 fathoms water, veering to 30 fathoms inside on port chain.
Lowered steamer and sent her ashore for mail.
Ship's head SE by South.
Bearings of anchorage: Lingayen church S45°W, Dagupan light S8°E.
Draft forward 13 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from SSE and NW by West.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
At 8.15am steamer returned, hoisted her in, and at 8.30am weighed.
At 8.40am put over patent log, reading 70.4, and set course N8°W (per standard compass).
At 9.35am stopped port engine for repairs to low pressure slide valve.
At 11.20am went ahead full speed port engine.
At 12.00pm changed course to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 96.3.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 90.8.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N25°W.
At 12.35pm changed course to North (per standard compass).
At 1.08pm changed course to N4°E (per standard compass).
At 2.05pm changed course to N6°E (per standard compass).
Under [steam from] 3 boilers.
Average steam 113 [pounds], revolutions 96.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from North.
Course N6°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] 3 boilers.
At 5.00pm sounded the call to close watertight doors, all divisions reported ready in 1½ minutes.
A copy of specifications of offenses against Frank Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, B.F. Nugent, Chief Electrician, J. King, Private Marine, and George Fallon, Private Marine, were delivered to them at 5.45pm.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 97.
Moon rose at 6 o'clock.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Courses various.
At 7.05pm let go port anchor in 5 fathoms water, veering to 15 fathoms at water's edge on port chain.
Took soundings around ship, getting 5 fathoms at a 1½ ship's length from all around ship.
Boarded steamers "Aldecoa" and "Tan Auco" ["Tan Aco" in log-book].
Secured engines.
Banked fires in B boiler, let fires die out in C and D.
Bearings of anchorage: Point Agayayos S42°E, North Bulagao Mountain N47°E, ship's head ENE.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
The steamer "Aldecoa" got under way and left the harbor to the Northward at 11.00pm.
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6 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Cool and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
The steamer "Tan Auco" ["Tan Aco" in log-book] got under way and left the harbor at 2.00am for Manila direct.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE and NW by West.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, mustered aft and published Fleet General Orders number 22 and number 23, and circular number 16.
Held general muster.
The Captain inspected the ship.
Absentee: D. Wanless, Corporal Marines.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light NW by West breeze.
At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light NW by West breeze.
Moonlight last hour.
Liberty party returned.
Placed S. Carman, Coal Passer, under sentry's charge to sober, by order of the Commanding Officer, he being drunk from liberty.
D. Wanless, Corporal Marines, was brought on board by one of the provost guard from Vigan at 5.50pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light NW by West breeze.
Moonlight.
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7 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, on passage to and at anchor off Salomague
Lat 17.77, Long 120.41
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW by West and ENE.
Smooth sea.
At 7.45am weighed.
Under starboard engine.
At 7.55am put over patent log, and on various courses standing from Vigan for Salomague.
By order of the Commanding Officer released S. Carman, Coal Passer, he being sober.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 65.
Under steam from boilers B, C and D.
Draft 16 feet 3 inches aft, 13 feet 3 inches forward.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Steering various courses.
At 9.00am set course N11°E.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met on board at 10.00am, and adjourned at 11.50am.
At 10.53am changed course to N52°E.
At 11.03am changed course to East by South.
Hauled in log at 11.33am.
Anchored at Salomague at 11.35am in 7 fathoms [water], with starboard anchor, veering to 20 fathoms chain.
Bearings of anchorage: flagstaff North point S51°E, hut East, ship's head NNE.
Charges and specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial were delivered to D. Wanless, Corporal Marines, by Passed Assistant Surgeon George D. Costigan at 9.00am.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment at 9.00am: S. Carman, Coal Passer, drunk from liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met at 1.00pm and adjourned at 2.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
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8 January 1901
At anchor off Salomague, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.77, Long 120.41
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Scrubbed masts and mast covers.
Second Division went ashore for target practice at 7.50am.
8am to meridian:
Clear pleasant weather.
Calm to light airs from North.
Sent 2nd Division and a part of the engineer's force ashore for small arm target practice, Ensign H.C. Dinger in charge.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st and 3rd Divisions bayonet drill; Powder Division revolvers; Marines aiming.
J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, the remaining part of his sentence having been remitted by the Commanding Officer.
Roy Mason, Ordinary Seaman, questioning and being very slow in obeying orders, was placed in 3 days' solitary confinement on bread and water.
The Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth is senior member and [Passed Assistant Surgeon] George D. Costigan is recorder, met at 10.10am.
The Court adjourned at 11.30am to await the action of the convening authority.
Issued monthly money to crew.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant weather.
Light airs to light breeze from NW.
Send 2nd Division ashore at 1.00pm to continue target practice.
At 2.30pm sent 1st Division and part of the engineer's force ashore, in charge of Ensign A. MacArthur Jr., for target practice.
The 2nd Division, in charge of Ensign H.C. Dinger, having finished small arm target practice, returned at 4.00pm.
Temperature of magazine forward 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°, shell room 93° to 91°, fixed ammunition room 103° to 101°.
Painting fore and mizzen masts.
Sighted U.S. Army transport standing to Northward.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant weather.
Light breeze from North.
Steamer passed standing to Northward at 8.00pm.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
8pm to midnight:
Clear pleasant weather.
Light breeze from North to NNE.
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9 January 1901
At anchor off Salomague, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.77, Long 120.41
Commences and until 8am:
Clear pleasant weather.
Light breeze from NNE.
Sent Chief Gunner's Mate ashore on duty at 6.10am, he returned at [left blank].
8am to meridian:
Light breezes and airs from NNE.
Fair and pleasant.
At 10.00am a General Court Martial, of which Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, is President, met on board for the trial of J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman.
Sent Powder Division and Marines on shore for small arm target practice.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters.
Exercised: 1st Division revolvers; 2nd and 3rd Divisions single sticks.
At 11.15am the General Court Martial took a recess till 1.00pm.
The surveying officer for articles in the Paymaster's Department surveyed, condemned, and recommended to be thrown overboard: 900 pounds flour; and 6 pounds tomatoes; and this disposition was made of the articles on approval of the Captain.
Scraping topmasts.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NNE to North.
At 1.00pm the General Court Martial met, and adjourned at 2.00pm to await the action of the convening authority.
Sent First Division ashore at 1.00pm for target practice.
Sent part of Third Division ashore for target practice at 2.30pm.
Caterers went ashore at 1.00pm, returning at 2.30pm.
Scraping topmasts and painting starboard side.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to SE and calm.
At 4.30pm firing parties returned from shore.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Hoisted out steam launch, rigged out 1st cutter and hoisted 1st whaleboat at port harbor davits to list ship.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Moon rose at 9.40pm.
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10 January 1901
At anchor off Salomague, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.77, Long 120.41
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Moonlight.
At 7.55am sent firing party ashore for small arm target practice, Ensign H.E. Yarnell in charge.
A two-masted, one-funneled U.S. Army transport stood by to the South.
A two-masted, one-funneled U.S. Army transport stood by to North.
Commenced painting boot topping.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
3rd Division finished firing at target practice.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 2000 pounds of flour.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
Finished target practice and brought targets on board.
Broke during target practice: 12 extractor springs for 6 mm rifle.
At 3.55pm received following signal from shore: telegram, San Fernando de Union to Yorktown, "Have orders to report to you. Will leave here at one thirty today", signed Werlick.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met at 4.00pm, and adjourned at 4.30pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
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11 January 1901
At anchor off Salomague and on passage to Vigan
Lat 17.76, Long 120.38 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored at 7.50am.
At 7.20am exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Quiros".
U.S.S. "Quiros" asked permission to anchor, which was granted.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant weather.
Calm to light breeze from SSW.
At 9.00am released R. Mason, [Ordinary Seaman], and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Called away all boats for distant service.
Exercised boats with signals from ship.
Hoisted all boats and made preparations for getting under way.
Turned engines at 11.00am.
Tested wheel, bells and lifebuoy.
Hove short.
Called up anchor at 11.20am.
Received 2 bags of mail from shore, one marked for Vigan and one for Manila.
Got under way and stood out of harbor on various courses until end of watch.
Put over patent log at 11.52am, reading 84.6.
Under [steam from] 2 boilers, A and B.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 54.
Draft of ship 12 feet 11 inches forward, 16 feet 2 inches aft.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from SSW.
At 12.20pm set course S11°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 88.3.
At 1.02pm Pinget Island [Pinguet Island in log-book] bore on port beam, distant 1.5 miles.
At 1.50pm Dile Point abeam, distant 2 miles
The divisional officers inspected the compartments within the limits assigned to their respective divisions.
The Medical Officer made the weekly sanitary inspection of holds, storerooms and living spaces.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
Magazine temperatures: forward magazine 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; [forward] shell room 94° to 92°; [forward] fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°; after magazine 86° to 86°; [after] shell room 90° to 90°; [after] fixed ammunition room 89° to 86°.
At 1.00pm passed steamer standing to Northward.
At 1.50pm sighted U.S. Army Transport "Buford", Army tug, and steamers "Legazpi" ["Legaspi" in log-book] and "Philippines" ["Philippinas" in log-book] at anchor off Vigan.
At 1.57pm changed course to SSE, patent log [reading] 1.7.
At 2.30pm began steaming various courses, heading for anchorage off Vigan.
Hauled in patent log at 2.43pm, reading 7.5.
Came to in 5¾ fathoms water with port anchor, 20 fathoms chain at water's edge, at 2.50pm.
Draft forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.
Bearings of anchorage: Bulagao Mountain N45°E, Agayayos Point [Agagayos Point in log-book] S42°E, ship's head South by West.
Banked fires.
Boarded steamers.
Received 2 bags of mail from Vigan for mailing at Dagupan.
At 3.00pm called all hands to muster.
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the cases of B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, G.T. Fallon, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and J. King, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and Dennis Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps.
The specifications and sentence in the first four cases were identical, substitute the different names in the proper places.
Specification: in that the said B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, G.T. Fallon, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and J. King, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, serving on U.S.S. Yorktown, at San Fernando, Philippine Islands, after having been cautioned that all men overstaying their liberty more than 48 hours would be court-martialed, remained absent without leave after his liberty had expired from 8.00pm January 1st, 1901, to 6.00pm January 4th, 1901.
Approved E.D. Taussig, [(continued on inserted note below)]
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Meridian to 4pm [continued]:
Commander, U.S. Navy.
Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons for (5) five days and to lose (10) ten days' pay, amounting to in the case of B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, $21.00 (twenty-one dollars), in the case of F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, $17.67 (seventeen dollars and sixty-seven cents), in the case of G. Fallon and J. King, Privates, U.S. Marine Corps, to $4.67 (four dollars and sixty-seven cents).
Specifications in the case of D. Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, in that the said Dennis Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, serving on board U.S.S. Yorktown at Vigan, Philippine Islands, after being cautioned that all men overstaying their liberty more than 48 hours would be court-martialed, did remain absent after his liberty had expired from 5.15pm December 22nd, 1900, to 5.30pm January 6th, 1901.
Approved E.D. Taussig. Commander, U.S. Navy.
Sentence: five days' solitary confinement in double irons and to lose (15) fifteen days' pay, amounting to eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50).
At 3.10pm B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, was placed in the cell in double irons, in accordance with the above sentence.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Went to fire quarters at 5.00pm, all divisions reported ready in 1½ minutes.
At 6.00pm placed F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, G.T. Fallon and J. King, Privates, U.S. Marine Corps, and D. Wanless, Corporal Marines, in starboard alley in solitary confinement in double irons, in accordance with the above sentence.
Shifted J. Mangan, [Ordinary Seaman], from underneath forecastle to starboard alleyway.
At 7.00pm the U.S. Army transport "Buford" got under way and left the harbor to the Northward.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
The steamer "Legazpi" ["Legaspi" in log-book] got under way and left the harbor to the Northward about 10.45pm, and the "Philippines" ["Philippinas" in log-book] left about 11.15pm.
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12 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan and on passage to San Fernando
Lat 16.89, Long 120.28 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Called up anchor at 5.25am.
Got under way and stood out from anchorage off Vigan at 5.27am.
Put over patent log, reading 7.5, at 5.31am.
At 5.35am set course S9°W, patent log [reading] 8.1.
Draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 2 inches.
Under [steam from] two boilers.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 83.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light SW airs.
Smooth sea.
On course S9°W (per standard compass) until 9.45am, when changed course to S3°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.8.
At 11.50am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.8.
At 8.05am stopped port engine to repair injection check valve and for remainder of watch under starboard engine only.
At end of watch on course South (per standard compass), Bangar church bearing abeam, distant 8 miles.
Under steam from A and B boilers.
Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 83.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW and NNW.
Smooth sea.
On course South (per standard compass) until 1.50pm, when changed to S14°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 63.8.
At 2.15pm changed [course] to S27°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 66.7.
At 2.20pm hauled in patent log, reading 66.9, and on various courses standing for anchor in harbor of San Fernando.
At 2.25pm came to anchor in 6 fathoms water, veering to 20 fathoms port chain.
Draft aft 16 feet 1 inch, forward 12 feet 8 inches.
Bearings at anchor: wharf SE½E, wreck S½W, ship's head East by North (per standard compass).
At 3.00pm diver went over side to work on outboard side port injection.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Banked fires in boilers A and B, and secured engine.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NNW.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, working below until 6.00pm on outboard connection port injection, making 3 hours' diving work in all.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NNW.
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13 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Liberty party returned, except J.W. Sorrel, Coal Passer, and H.A. Wheeler, Coal Passer, absent over time.
At 6.40am T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, commenced diving to work on port injection.
H.A. Wheeler, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 10 minutes over time.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Divers working on port injection.
Quarters at 9.30am, J.W. Sorrel, Coal Passer, absent.
The Captain inspected the ship and crew at quarters.
T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, was diving 1 hour.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West by South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
J.W. Sorrel, Coal Passer, returned 12 hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
Barometer nearly steady.
U.S. Army tug "Bangor" came in.
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14 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando and on passage to Dagupan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.35, Long 120.28 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
Divers took off blank over port injection, T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down 1 hour.
Liberty party returned.
J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, J.F. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J. Burns, Private Marine, and J. Barry, Coppersmith, absent.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from South.
Smooth sea.
Sent boat ashore at 8.15am for shore mail.
Received three bags of mail to be mailed at Dagupan.
Made preparation for getting under way.
Turned engines, tested wheel and bells at 8.45am.
Called up anchor at 8.57am, under way at 9.00am.
Draft 12 feet 8 inches forward, 16 feet 1 inch aft.
Stood out on course NW¼W.
Put patent log over, reading 66.9, at 9.06am.
At 9.22am changed course to West, patent log [reading] 68.6.
At 9.29am changed course to SW, patent log [reading] 70.6.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Absent over time without leave: J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, and J. Burns, Private Marine.
Exercised crew at divisional drills as follows: 1st Division instruction; 2nd Division instruction; 3rd Division signals; Powder Division signals and aiming; Marines signals.
At 9.40am changed course to South, patent log [reading] 70.8.
At 10.00am changed course to S7°E, patent log [reading] 73.6.
Tested general alarms and they worked well.
Under [steam from] 2 boilers, A and B.
Average steam 97 [pounds], revolutions 78.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Course S7°E.
Standing into anchorage off Dagupan.
Under [steam from] two boilers, A and B.
At 2.00pm came to with port anchor in 6 fathoms water, veered to 30 fathoms [chain] inside.
Bearings of anchorage: Dagupan light S44°E, Lingayen church S54°W, ship's head North.
Lowered steamer and sent her ashore.
Sent three bags of mail from San Fernando and one from Vigan ashore to the post office.
Secured engines.
Fires spread in boiler A, banked in B and lit in D.
Took G.T. Fallon, Private Marine, out of cell and placed him in alleyway.
Placed J. King, Private Marine, in cell.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NNW.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
Absent over time with out leave: J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, and J. Burns, Private Marine.
Steamer returned at 5.30pm.
Received 2 bags of mail.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
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15 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.08, Long 120.32
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable breeze.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by landing force lightly equipped.
Absentees: J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, and J. Burns, Private Marine.
At 10.30am called away all boats and had boat drill under sail and oars.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.T. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, tight from liberty; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, absent from quarters; and H. Wheeler, Coal Passer, 10 minutes over time; (identical punishment in each case) one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, 12 hours over time, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
Sent machinist ashore to repair ice plant.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from SSE and NW by North.
Transferred D. Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, from alleyway to cell and J. King, Private Marine, from cell to alleyway.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NW by North to South.
Received on board 11 bags United States mail for transportation to San Fernando de Union as follows: San Fernando de Union, 4 sacks; San Fernando de Union 3rd Cavalry [Regiment], 2 sacks; San Fernando Union 48th [United States Volunteer] Infantry, 4 sacks; and "Bangor", 1 sack.
Machinist returned on board after having repaired ice plant.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ESE.
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16 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan and on passage to San Fernando
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant, moonlight.
Light breeze from ESE and SE by South.
Smooth sea.
Made all preparation for sea, and at 5.00am hove short.
At 5.25am weighed, and at 5.35am put over patent log, reading 4.2, and set course N9°W (per standard compass).
At end of watch on course N9°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from A and D boilers.
Average steam 91 [pounds], average revolutions 73.
Bearings: Bauang N26°E, Mount [St.] Thomas S78°E and San Fernando Point N3°E, all magnetic.
Draft aft 16 feet 1 inch, forward 12 feet 7 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SE by South and SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Steering course N9°W.
At 9.18am changed course to N15°E, then on various courses standing into anchorage of San Fernando.
Anchored off San Fernando at 10.15am in 6 fathoms water with port anchor, veering to 20 fathoms chain.
Bearings of anchorage: wharf SE, warehouse NNE.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Absent without leave: J. Burns, Private Marine, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, and J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman.
Sent mail for San Fernando ashore in 1st whaleboat.
Steamer "Aldecoa" came in and was boarded.
Allowing fires to die out in boiler A.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: [left blank].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent Powder Division ashore for target practice.
At 2.30pm exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Quiros".
U.S.S. "Quiros" asked permission to anchor, which was granted.
U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored at 2.45pm.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
At 2.45pm sent mail to U.S.S. "Quiros".
Steamer "Aldecoa" left harbor at 3.20pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW by North.
Barometer rising.
J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, J. Burns, Private Marine, and F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, returned on board at 4.50pm, having been absent without leave 57 hours.
All being under the influence of liquor, they were placed under sentry's charge for safe keeping.
Released B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, D. Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, G.T. Fallon, Private Marine, and J. King, Private Marine, their term of confinement having expired.
Firing party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW by North to calm.
Barometer steady.
Mount St. Thomas is also known as Mount Santo Tomas.
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17 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Sent 3rd Division, in charge of Ensign Yarnell, ashore for target practice at 8.00am.
Sighted smoke of steamer passing to Northward at 8.30am.
The following named men, having become sober, were released from sentry's charge to await trial by Summary Court Martial, a copy of specifications preferred by Commander E.D. Taussig was at 9.15am delivered to: John Frances Barry, Coppersmith, U.S. Navy; Joseph Henry Peterson, Second-class Fireman; Frederick Joseph Lamb, Machinist Second-class; and James Burnes, Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st Division aiming; 2nd Division great guns; Powder Division rifles.
Sent Marines ashore at 10.00am for target practice.
U.S.S. "Quiros" made sick and absentee report at 10.00am, 0 sick and 0 absentees, and at noon coal report, 53 [tons] on hand, 2 expended.
Firing party returned, having finished all men of 3rd Division.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North by West.
Sent 1st Division ashore, in charge of Ensign MacArthur, for target practice at 1.00pm.
Made signal to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Commanding Officer repair on board", and at 12.45pm made signal to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Spread fires".
At 2.00pm U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
1st Division continuing small arm target practice ashore.
At 5.30pm Ensign MacArthur returned in gig with Rudolph King, Seaman, U.S. Navy, a member of the 1st Division firing party, who was seriously wounded in the head by a rifle ball, he having been accidentally shot while acting as marker at the rifle butts.
The firing party returned at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW.
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18 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Cool and pleasant.
Calm.
8am to meridian:
Calm to light SW airs.
Clear and pleasant.
Sent Marines ashore for small arm target practice.
At 8.19am Rudolph King, Seaman, serving on board this ship, died from the effects of a gun shot wound of the head.
Recalled Marines before any shooting was done.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West and North.
At 2.25pm U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored, and at 2.55pm weighed and stood out.
At 3.50pm called all hands bury the dead.
The Executive Officer read the funeral service over the body of Rudolph L. King, Seaman.
Signals: at 1.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] 180; and at 1.55pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] 132.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North.
At 4.10pm the body of Rudolph King, Seaman, was placed in the 1st whaler and, accompanied by escort and funeral party, was taken ashore and there met by the 48th United States Volunteer [Infantry] regimental band and 2 companies of that regiment and 2 troops of 3rd United States Cavalry [Regiment] and Army officers of the post, who accompanied the body to the grave, where it was interred with the usual military honors.
Half-masted colors during funeral ceremonies on board this ship and until body was landed on the beach.
The funeral party and escort returned at 5.15pm.
Making preparations to coal.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Clear to light airs from North.
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19 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Anchored 1st and 3rd cutters, punt and 2nd whaler inshore, and made other preparations for coaling.
At 6.40am sighted U.S.S. "Iris" standing into harbor.
At 7.10am exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Iris".
At 6.30am steamer "Legazpi" entered and anchored.
Last fifteen minutes of watch securing lines to U.S.S. "Iris" and trying to warp her along port side.
At 8.00am let go starboard anchor and veered on port chain as we were dragging inshore.
Signals: at 7.20am U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" interrogatory 154; at 7.24am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] affirmative; at 7.30am U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "What water are you in?", answer "Five fathoms"; at 7.35am U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "What side do you want us on?", answer "Port side"; at 7.42am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book], "What water are you drawing", answer "20 feet"; at 7.45am U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Will you send lines?".
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm and light SW airs.
Gentle NW swell.
Sent lines to U.S.S. "Iris".
Veered to 30 fathoms on port chain, 7½ fathoms on starboard, and U.S.S. "Iris" warped along our port side.
Weighed both anchors and U.S.S. "Iris" steamed ahead with this ship, one ship's length outside former berth.
At 9.33am let go port anchor in 5¼ fathoms water and veered to 20 fathoms [chain].
U.S.S. "Iris" riding to our anchor.
Bearings of anchorage not taken on account of U.S.S. "Iris" alongside.
At 8.00am a board to investigate the circumstances attending the shooting of Rudolph King, Seaman, and of which Lieutenant-Commander B.O. Scott, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met.
At 10.00am commenced taking stores on board, and at 10.45am commenced coaling with single whip.
Received on board 18 tons of coal at end of watch.
At 11.20am steamer "Legazpi" left the harbor.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm and light airs and breezes from West by North.
Barometer readings omitted on account of board meeting.
At 12.10pm the board took a recess until 12.40pm.
Coaling ship and receiving stores.
At 1.55pm finished receiving from U.S.S. "Iris" the following stores: (see lists [below]).
Received during watch 46 tons coal, making 64 tons in all.
Received from U.S.S. "Iris" 11,500 gallons fresh water in Steam Engineering Department.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm and light airs from North.
At 5.20pm stopped coaling for the day, having received in all 96 tons 1800 pounds.
U.S.S. "Iris" and this ship rolling together at times to swell.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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Received in [Department of] Steam Engineering: 2200 condenser tubes; 36 brass guard bolts; 4 brass flanges; 6 brass pump liners; 30 gallons lard oil; 1 pipe tap, 1¼-inch; 1 duplex pipe die and stock, number 2; 1 duplex pipe die and stock, number 4.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 7 pounds copper burrs, ½-inch; 2 pounds copper burrs, ⅝-inch; 5 pounds copper brads, 1-inch; 4 pounds steel wire, number 17; 3 pounds steel wire, number 20; 3 gross brass screws; 15 pounds brass wire; 60 gallons alcohol; 50 gallons turpentine; 4 gallons damar varnish; 20 pounds vermilion; 25 pounds putty; 10 pounds graphite; 200 [pounds] shellac; 1 side pump leather; 110 pounds flat iron; 7 drills; 10 gross brass screws; 1 soap stone; 10 pounds brown glue; 25 pounds tallow; 20 gallons boiled linseed oil; 10 pounds Rahtjens' [Rathjens' in log-book] [paint] number 3; 100 pounds lye; 20 pounds brass sheet, 1/16-inch; 9 gross emery cloth; 1000 pounds red lead; 1000 pounds white lead; 1200 pounds white zinc; 5 gallons Japan drier; 15 pounds chrome green; 50 pounds yellow ochre; 50 pounds whiting; 11 gross sandpaper; 2 planes; 5 padlocks; 5 pounds caulking cotton; 5 pounds iron nuts.
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Received in Ordnance [Department]: 225 pounds white lead; 100 pounds white zinc; 10 gallons alcohol; 5 gallons turpentine; 5 gallons boiled linseed oil; 5 gallons Japan drier; 30 yards muslin; 10 gallons Rahtjens' [Rathjens' in log-book] compound; 50,000 cartridges, ball, caliber 6 mm, in clips.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 30 yards ravens duck, 10 and 12 ounces; 2 leads, 14 pounds; 1 rule, combination, 2 feet; 9 signal rockets; 12 hacksaw blades.
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Received in Equipment Department: 1 steam launch canopy cover, manufacturing; 2 tarpaulins, [manufacturing]; 2 boat covers, [manufacturing]; 1 side curtain, [manufacturing]; 40 yards cotton canvas, number 8; 36 yards flax canvas, number 1; 36 yards flax canvas, number 3; 6 marline spikes; 40 squilgees and handles; 1 ream C.M. [?] paper; 30 sheets wrapping paper; 72 sheets envelope paper; ¾ ream note paper; 20 pounds twine, cotton; 100 deck scrubbers; 24 thimbles; 24 sheets blotting paper; 3 press copy books; 1 box caroon [?]; 1000 envelopes; 12 books, memo; 24 memo pads; 12½ pounds seizing stuff, 9-thread; 26 pounds spun yarn; 56 pounds bolt rope, 1½-inch; 3 blank books; 200 shipping tags; 3 boxes paper fasteners; 4 erasers, rubber; 2 pen racks; 2 pints mucilage; 4 ounces sponges; ½ ream office paper; 50 pounds polishing paste; 48 corn brooms; 1 gross safety matches.
Cabin mess: 5 coffee spoons; 3 tea spoons; 1 finger bowl; 1 1-quart decanter; 1 egg cup; 2 after dinner saucers; 1 vegetable dish, small; 1 tea cup; 2 preserve dishes; 3 champagne classes; 8 number 2 claret glasses; 3 liqueur glasses; 1 after dinner cup.
Wardroom mess: 1 tumbler; 4 liqueur glasses; 3 sherry glasses; 1 preserve dish (over)
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[continued] 1 claret glass, number 2; 2 dessert plates; 2 soup plates; 2 saucers; 1 after dinner cup; 3 after dinner saucers; 2 baking linings; 1 7-inch drip bowl; 2 7-inch plates; 1 breakfast [plate]; 3 breakfast saucers; 2 breakfast cups; 1 egg cup.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 100 watch caps; 100 pairs leggings; 100 neckerchiefs; 50 pairs shoes; 50 pairs working trousers; 1512 pounds tinned meats; 300 pounds salt beef; 216 pounds butter; 500 pounds salt pork; 240 pounds prunes; 100 papers needles; 10 mess pans; 120 boxes blacking; 750 pounds soap; 1433 pounds sugar; 126 pounds tea; 510 pounds tinned vegetables; 32 gallons vinegar.
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20 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Began coaling ship at 6.00am.
Received during watch 25 tons 1900 pounds.
The Captain, Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan and Lieutenant W.H. Standley left the ship, going on 5 days' leave for the purpose of making a trip to La Trinidad.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Coaling ship.
Finished coaling at 11.15am, having received on board during watch 65 tons 1780 pounds and 188 tons in all.
Received on board for ship's use 2500 gallons of water from U.S.S. "Iris".
Sent mail for Manila to U.S.S. "Iris".
U.S.S. "Iris" cast off at 11.55am and left the harbor to the Southward.
Draft of ship 14 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 6 inches aft.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Cleaning ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NNW.
Cleaning ship.
Hoisted all boats, except dinghy.
8pm to midnight:
Fair to cloudy.
Light airs from NNE to calm.
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21 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Fair.
Calm.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
At 9.00am a Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant H. Gage, U.S. Navy, was senior member and Passed Assistant Paymaster S. Bryan, U.S. Navy, was recorder, met for the trial of J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, and J. Burnes, Private Marine.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters.
The ship's company having been at work coaling and cleaning ship all day yesterday, Sunday, the routine exercises and all unnecessary work are suspended today.
At 11.30am Summary Court Martial adjourned to await action of convening authority.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from WNW and North by West to calm.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West.
Band of 48th United States Volunteer Infantry on board playing.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North by West.
Landed band at 10.00pm.
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22 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Carried out morning order.
All liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE to NNW.
At 9.00am sent part of Second Division and three of engineer's force, Ensign H.C. Dinger in charge, ashore for target practice.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, shirking work and insolence to a petty officer, solitary confinement on bread and water for four (4) days.
Placed J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, in confinement in accordance with punishment.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and had divisional drills.
At 10.30am sent remainder of 2nd Division ashore for target practice.
Began painting ship inside.
Rove off new falls for steam launch.
Magazine temperatures: forward shell room 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; [forward] magazine 98° to 95°; [forward] fixed ammunition [room] 104° to 102°; after magazine 84° to 84°; [after] shell room 86° to 86°; [after] fixed ammunition [room] 88° to 85°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW and NW.
Barometer falling.
First Division finished target practice.
Sent Marines ashore for target practice.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW and NNE.
Barometer rising.
Marine firing party returned.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
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23 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising after falling first four hours.
Liberty party returned.
A.A. Chambers, Coxswain, absent without leave.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from South.
At 8.30am sent seven of engineer's force and four Marines ashore for target practice, with First Sergeant in charge.
At 8.45am A.A. Chambers, Coxswain, returned on board (1) one hour over time from liberty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and had divisional drills.
At 10.00am sent twelve of Second Division ashore for target practice.
Received on board in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 1000 pounds flour.
Served out small stores.
Painted 1st whaleboat.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.
Sent part of Engineer's Division and part of 2nd Division ashore for target practice at 1.30pm, Ensign Yarnell in charge.
Painted red-leaded spots outside, and cofferdams inboard.
Firing party returned at 3.50pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW to NW.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and had setting up drill.
At 7.45pm sighted a light resembling the flash of a searchlight to the SW.
Turned on searchlight and made this vessel's call letter several times, but received no answer.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
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24 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
At 6.30am U.S. Army transport "Trenton" came in from Dagupan and anchored, boarded her.
At 7.40am Compañia Maritima's S.S. "Buen Viaje" came in and anchored.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
At 8.15am firing party of engineer's force left ship under command of Ensign H.C. Dinger, U.S. Navy.
Boarded steamer "Buen Viaje" (United States), two days from Manila.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: A.A. Chambers, Coxswain, one hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; D. Ford, Coal Passer, and C. Ranking, Seaman, fighting on berth deck, one day's double irons, each, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; W.C. Coughlin, Yeoman Second-class, disobedience of orders, two days' solitary confinement on bread and water.
Placed D. Ford, Coal Passer, and C. Rankin, Seaman, in double irons for one day, by order of the Commanding Officer, and W.C. Coughlin, Yeoman Second-class, in solitary confinement on bread and water for two days in brig, shifting J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, from brig to alleyway.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by general quarters.
Ensign H.C. Dinger and firing party returned at 11.15am.
Painting 3rd cutter and davits of steamer and 1st cutter.
At 11.30am the U.S. Army tug "Trenton" weighed and stood out to Northward.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW and NNW.
Painting waterways and ship outside.
By order of the Commanding Officer released D. Ford, Coal Passer, and C. Ranking, Seaman.
The Captain, Lieutenant W.H. Standley, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon George D. Costigan, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light NNW airs.
At 5.45pm the steamer "Tan Auco" (United States), from Manila, came in and anchored, boarded her.
At 5.47pm the steamer "Buen Viaje" (United States) sailed.
Moon rose at 7.15pm.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light SE and NNW airs.
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25 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Carried out morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW and West.
Barometer falling.
Sent firing party of engineer's force, in charge of Ensign Yarnell, ashore for target practice.
The following officers went ashore for target practice: Commander E.D. Taussig; Lieutenant-Commander B.O. Scott; Lieutenant H. Gage; Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan; Passed Assistant Paymaster S. Bryan; and Paymaster's Clerk G. Hudson.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Firing party returned at 11.40am.
Steamer "Tan Auco" left the harbor at 9.15am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West by North and calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Thirty-two pounds of compressed ham, having been condemned by Board of Survey were, by direction of the Captain, thrown overboard.
Made regular weekly inspections.
Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored at 5.15pm.
Exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Quiros" at 4.45pm.
At 4.50pm signaled to U.S.S. "Quiros" general 132.
Steamer "Aldecoa" came in at 4.40pm and was boarded.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
Received from U.S.S. "Quiros": 4 bags of mail.
At 6.00pm signaled to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Bank fires".
At 6.30pm released J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, and W.C. Coughlin, Yeoman Second-class, and restored them to duty.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.40pm sent signal to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Report as early as possible tomorrow morning when you will be ready for sea after examining your cylinders".
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26 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, on passage to and at anchor off Dagupan
Lat 16.36, Long 120.30 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Delivered to U.S.S. "Quiros": 600 gallons of fresh water.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW.
Sent relief officer ashore at 9.00am to say to the Commander of the post that we were going to Dagupan and would be glad to take mail.
Sent following signal to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Commanding Officer repair on board".
The Commanding Officer reported on board in obedience to signal at 9.00am.
Issued to U.S.S. "Quiros": 625 gallons fresh water.
U.S.S. "Quiros" made routine signals: 0 absentees, 0 sick.
Called up anchor at 10.20am, under way at 10.29am under [steam from] 3 boilers (A, B and D).
Put over patent log at 10.35am, reading 51.0.
Courses various, Navigator at conn, until 11.03am, when set course S4°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 44.4.
Released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, as soon as we got under way.
Draft forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 88.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from North by West.
On course S4°E.
Standing into anchorage off Dagupan.
At 2.40pm changed course to SE, headed for lighthouse.
Started fire in steamer.
At 2.55pm let go port anchor in 5¼ fathoms water, veered to 30 fathoms [chain] inside.
Bearings of anchorage: Lingayen tower S52°W, Dagupan light S18°E, ship's head NE by North.
Draft forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Hoisted out steamer and sent her ashore with mail orderly.
J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, was confined as soon as we came to.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Long swell.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
Hoisted in steamer and started repairs in condenser.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from SE by East.
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27 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.09, Long 120.33
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from South.
Breakfast at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Generally clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE to North.
At 9.30am the Captain inspected ship and crew at quarters, then mustered aft and General Orders numbers 11 and 12, Fleet General Court Martial orders and Articles for the Government of the Navy were read.
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, was made a prisoner at large during the day and to be confined in irons from sunset to 6.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light NNW breeze.
Sent steamer to Dagupan.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW and SSE.
The steamer returned.
At sunset placed J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, in single irons.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze to gentle breeze from SSE.
Moonlight.
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28 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan and on passage to Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.80, Long 120.25 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from ESE.
At 5.26am weighed and set course N9°W (per standard compass).
At 5.35am put over patent log, reading 77.4.
At 6.00am released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, from irons.
At 7.15am sighted U.S.S. "Quiros" standing to Southward.
At 7.30am exchanged distinguishing pennants with her.
At 7.40am made following signal to her: 3302, telegraphic 7024, 6617.
At 7.45am U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" telegraphic 9542.
At end of watch on course N9°W (per standard compass), under steam from 3 boilers.
Average steam 107 [pounds], average revolutions 91.
Draft aft 16 feet 4 inches, forward 14 feet 3 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer rising.
Steering course N9°W.
At 9.00am changed course to N6°E.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
At 10.30am sounded drill call for second drill period and had divisional drills.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: C.R. Green, Ordinary Seaman, insolence to Master-at-Arms, 2 days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
C.R. Green, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 2 days.
Steaming under three boilers and both main engines.
Average steam 109 [pounds], revolutions 93.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N6°E.
At 3.00pm changed course to N16°E.
Anchored at Vigan at 3.30pm in 5 fathoms of water with port anchor, 25 fathoms of chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Point Dile N35°W, Vigan Pass landslide N68°E, ship's head West.
Found by chip log ¾ knot current ESE.
Draft of ship 14 feet 1 inch forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW and NW by West.
Barometer steady.
Called away all boats for exercise at 4.30pm.
Allowed fires to die out in boilers C and D.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North and North by East.
Barometer steady.
Steamer "Legazpi" ["Legaspi" in log-book] came in and anchored at 8.50pm, and was boarded.
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29 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE and East to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.00am to call officially on [Brigadier] General Young.
Sent mail orderly to Vigan on duty.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised crew during first period as follows: all divisions landing party lightly equipped.
2nd period: all divisions instructions in use of Service rifle and revolver.
The Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant Gage, senior member and Passed Assistant Paymaster Samuel Bryan recorder, reconvened at 10.30am, and adjourned to await the action of the convening authority at 11.30am.
A small Army tug left the harbor at 11.00am and stood to the Southward.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Painted mainmast.
The gunner's gang refilled 100 saluting charges.
Secured helm hard to starboard.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW to North.
At 4.30pm called away all boats for exercise.
The Commanding Officer returned at 5.00pm.
J. Mangan was placed in sentry's charge at sunset, in single irons.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from North.
The steamer "Legazpi" got under way and stood out to the Northward at 11.15pm.
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30 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE by North to North.
The steamer "Buen Viaje" came in and anchored at 7.35am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to gentle North breeze.
At 9.00am by order of the Commanding Officer released C.R. Green, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement, his term having expired.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by drills as follows, until 10.15am: 1st Division instruction; 2nd Division instruction; 3rd Division rifles; Powder Division revolvers and signals; Marine Guard company drill.
From 10.45am to 11.30am drilled as follows: 1st Division revolvers and signals; 2nd Division rifles; 3rd Division instructions; Powder Division instructions; Marine Guard pulling boat.
Painting fore and mizzen masts.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NNW.
Finished painting fore and mizzen masts.
Sent mail to the steamer "Buen Viaje" (United States).
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breeze to light airs from NNW.
From 4.00pm to 5.00pm exercised boats, except gig, under sail.
At 5.45pm the steamer "Buen Viaje" sailed for Manila.
At sunset confined J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, General Court Martial prisoner.
Carried away mainmast of 2nd whaleboat while exercising boats.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light SE airs.
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31 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Light airs from East and light breeze from NNE.
Clear and pleasant.
Rigged target for sub-caliber practice.
Carried out morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE and West to calm.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am.
All divisions were called aft and the proceedings and sentences of Summary Court Martial in the following cases were published: J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, for overstaying liberty and being under the influence of intoxicants on returning on board ship, sentence solitary confinement, 5 days, and to lose 15 days' pay, amounting to ($25.00) twenty-five dollars; F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, for overstaying liberty and being under the influence of intoxicants on returning on board ship, sentence solitary confinement in single irons, 5 days, and to lose 15 days' pay, amounting to ($20.50) twenty dollars and fifty cents; J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, for overstaying liberty and being under the influence of intoxicants on returning on board ship, sentence solitary confinement, 5 days, and to lose 15 days' pay, amounting to ($15.00) fifteen dollars; James Burnes, Private Marine, for overstaying liberty and being under the influence of intoxicants on returning on board ship, sentence solitary confinement in single irons, ten days, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to ($14.00) fourteen dollars.
The proceedings and sentences in the above cases were approved by the convening authority, that part of the sentence involving loss of pay is respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
The Summary Court Martial prisoners were placed in confinement in accordance with their sentences.
Exercised crew at general quarters.
Overhauled battery.
Lowered steamer.
A notice calling attention to the change in the schedule of punishments for breaking liberty was published.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West and NW.
Barometer falling.
Powder Division and 1st Division had sub-caliber practice at moving target, towed by steamer.
1st and 2nd Divisions had target practice with gallery rifle.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Continued sub-caliber practice and practice with gallery rifle.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, Commanding.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE by East to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1901
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1 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NE by East and East.
Barometer rising after fall first two hours.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE and NW.
Second and Third Divisions and Marine Guard having sub-caliber practice at target towed by steam launch, and also practice with harbor rifle on poop.
At 11.30am Brigadier General S.M.B. Young, U.S. Army, came on board for passage to Laoag.
Signals: shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 9.05am, "To Commanding Officer Yorktown. Ibay [Iba in log-book], January 31st. Will leave here this afternoon for Dagupan. Have finished with army at present", signed Werlick; at 9.15am [Brigadier] General Young compliments to Captain Taussig, "Will be at beach at 10.20 to go aboard Yorktown. Desire to go to Cayumano [?] and return today".
At 10.25am started fires under boilers B and D.
Meridian to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to gentle breeze from NW and ENE.
Finished sub-caliber practice with Marine Guard.
Unrigged target and sent bamboo raft ashore to owner.
Firing 3rd and 2nd Division with parlor rifle.
Made all preparations for sea.
At 2.00pm United States [Army] Quartermaster Department's tug "Trenton" came in from Southward.
At 3.50pm weighed and, Navigator at conn, rounded Dile Point.
At 4.05pm put over patent log, [reading] 68.0.
At 4.40pm set course N9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.6.
At 5.30pm Pinget Island [Pinguet Island in log-book] bore on starboard beam, distant 1.8 miles.
At 6.17pm Salomague Island bore on starboard beam, distant 2.6 [miles].
At 7.00pm changed course to N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.0.
At end of watch course N14°E (per standard compass), under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 91.
At 4.10pm passed steamer "Tan Auco" (United States).
At 6.00pm shifted F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, to cell from alleyway, and J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, from cell to alleyway.
Signals: shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "The General's orderly wants to go on board the Yorktown".
The following named men were given acting appointments, to date from this day: J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Third-class to Carpenter's Mate Second-class; and C. Davis, Seaman to Coxswain.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Moonlight.
Calm to light South by East airs and light ENE breeze.
On course N14°E (per standard compass) until 8.07pm, when changed to N33°E (per standard compass), Culili Point [Kulili Point in log-book] on starboard beam, distant 3 miles.
At 8.07pm sighted Cape Bojeador light bearing N22°E (per standard compass).
After 8.34pm Navigator conning ship into anchorage [anchor in log-book] off Laoag, Captain on bridge.
At 8.48pm slowed and hauled in patent log, reading 107.
At 9.05pm came to port anchor in 10 fathoms water, veering to 30 fathoms port chain.
Banked fires in A and B boilers, and kept them spread in D for auxiliary purposes.
Secured engines.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 89.
Bearings at anchor: Mount Cauit [Mount Kauit in log-book] N52°E, Bojeador light N14°E, ship's head East by North.
Found a Compañia Maritima steamer at anchor.
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2 February 1901
At anchor off Laoag, and at sea
Lat 17.58, Long 120.31 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moonlight.
Light airs to gentle breeze from NE and NE by North.
Ship rolling deeply to a heavy Northerly swell.
At 12.30am Compañia Maritima steamer stood out to Northward.
At 3.30am sighted a steamer from Northward.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to stiff NE by North breeze.
Moderate sea.
Steamer sighted in last watch stood up and down in front of anchorage until 7.00am, when she stood to Southward.
Made all preparations for sea, and at 7.12am weighed and stood to Southward, Navigator conning, Captain on bridge.
At 7.25am put over patent log, reading 10.7, and set course S35°W (per standard compass).
At 8.00am, patent log reading 16.0, changed course to S19°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from A, B and D boilers.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 83.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear.
Fresh to stiff breezes from NE by North and North.
Barometer rising.
Heavy swell from the Northward, ship rolling and pitching easily, maximum roll 15°.
Steering course S19°W.
At 10.42am changed course to S10°W.
At 11.50am changed to S22°E.
Under [steam from] three boilers and both main engines.
Average steam 106 [pounds], revolutions 95.
Sighted merchant steamer at Port Currimao [Port Kurimao in log-book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNW and NE by East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steering various courses to anchorage off Vigan.
At 12.25pm anchored in 5 fathoms of water with starboard anchor, 20 fathoms of chain outside.
Bearings of anchorage: Cauayan church N33°E, Agayayos Point S42°E, ship's head NNW.
Draught of ship 13 feet 9 inches forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
Brigadier General Young left the ship at 1.30pm.
Banked fires in B and D boilers.
American steamer "Aldecoa" came in at 2.15pm and was boarded.
At 2.10pm exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Quiros".
At 2.15pm U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" interrogatory 131, U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] 132.
U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored at 2.35pm.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
At 3.30pm received signal from shore: "Dagupan February 1, Commanding Officer Yorktown. Leave for Vigan tomorrow with two small sacks of mail for you", signed Werlick.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE by East and North.
Barometer rising.
At 4.35pm signal from shore: "Send prisoner ashore to go to Vigan", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to shore "We have no prisoner".
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up drill.
At 5.05pm signal from shore: "Can you send boat ashore for a long message to be delivered in person?", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to shore "Yes".
Sent boat ashore to bring off message.
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8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Cauayan is also known as Caoayan.
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3 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from North and NNE.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from North to NNE.
Long heavy swell.
Sent mail for Manila on board the steamer "Aldecoa" at 9.00am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Called all hands to muster, read Fleet General Order number 1.
Held general muster of crew.
The steamer "Aldecoa" got under way and stood out to Southward at 10.00am.
U.S.S. "Quiros" asked permission to, and got under way at 8.30am, and stood out to the Northward.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to stiff breezes generally from North and East.
Heavy swell from Northward.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to stiff breezes from NE by North.
Heavy swell from Northward.
J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in single irons in sentry's charge at sunset for safe keeping.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from NE by North.
Heavy swell from Northward.
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4 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breeze from NE by North to North.
Heavy swell from Northward.
Aired bedding.
At 6.00am released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, from irons.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from North.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by drills as follows: 1st Division infantry; 2nd Division instruction; 3rd Division instruction; Powder Division infantry; Marines infantry; and Engineer's Division gunnery instruction.
At 10.30am had drills as follows: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder Divisions, Marine Guard and Engineer's [Division] signals, sighting and instruction in care and handling of rifle and revolver.
Letting fires die under boilers A and B.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from North.
Passing shower second hour.
Drilled as follows: 1st Division artillery; section Engineer's Division gunnery instruction and pulling boat; Marine Guard pulling boat.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breeze from North.
At 4.00pm inspected bedding at quarters and served out clean hammocks.
At sunset placed J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, in single irons under sentry's charge for safe keeping, he being a General Court Martial prisoner.
Transferred J. Burnes, Private Marine, from alleyway to cell, and J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, from cell to alleyway.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from North.
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5 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from North.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.00am released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, [from sentry's charge].
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff to fresh breezes from North.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by exercise at landing party.
Released from confinement and restored to duty: J.F. Barry, Coppersmith; F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class; and J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman.
100 pounds of salt pork, 5 pounds of prunes and 8 pounds of canned ham, having been surveyed and condemned by Board of Survey, was by authority of the Commanding Officer thrown overboard.
Sounded call for away all boats for exercise at 10.30am and exercised boats under oars and sail.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff to fresh breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Second Division exercised at artillery drill.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Turned in scrubbed hammocks.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
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6 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer nearly steady.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breeze from North.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. King, Private Marine, disobedience of orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, smoking in wardroom pantry, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised crew at collision drill, then abandon ship.
Second drill period exercised at divisional drills.
Placed J. King, Private Marine, and Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, in confinement, in accordance with punishment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North.
Sent caterers ashore on duty.
Gave detail of engineer's force half an hour's instruction in ordnance.
Instructed Powder Division in artillery drill.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Moderate to fresh breezes from North.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
Caterers returned.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 1000 pounds flour.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Gentle to moderate breeze from North.
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7 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from North.
Tested siren and general alarm at 7.30am.
At 6.00am placed J. Burns in alleyway and put Ah Sow in cell.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from North.
At 9.00am went to general quarters, and secured at 9.40am.
Painting ventilators, funnel, mainmast and spar-color paint on poop.
At 11.50am steamer "Legazpi" (United States) came in from Northward and anchored.
Signals: at 8.15am shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Cavite, February 6th. Commander Taussig. Will probably leave on the seventh for Vigan", signed Niles; at 9.15am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to shore "Captain Taussig would like to have a conveyance to call on the General about 10.00am".
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North and NNW.
Boarded "Legazpi".
Finished painting started in previous watch.
Signal at 12.10pm, shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Yorktown will leave tomorrow for San Fernando to await Nashville due Saturday", signed Taussig.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from North and East.
At 4.30pm the United States [Army] Quartermaster Department tug "Trenton" came in from Northward and anchored, and at 4.00pm the United States [Army] Quartermaster Department tug "Bangor" sailed to Southward.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and had setting up drill.
At 6.35pm U.S.S. "Quiros" came in from Northward and anchored.
The Captain of U.S.S. "Quiros" called officially on the Captain.
Signals: at 5.30pm shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Salomague, February 7th. Commanding Officer Yorktown. Telegram received. Will leave here in a half hour", signed Werlick; at 5.35pm shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Salomague, February 7th. Commanding Officer Yorktown. Have returned here. Sea too heavy. Will remain until wind and sea moderate more", signed Werlick; at 5.50pm exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Quiros"; at 6.05pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] 132; and at 6.15pm U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" interrogatory 131; at 7.40pm shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Do you know the name of the boat that just came in?", answer U.S.S. "Quiros".
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from East.
Moon rose at 9.05pm.
At 9.20pm the "Legazpi" sailed to Southward.
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8 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, and on passage to San Fernando
Lat 16.97, Long 120.28 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East.
Made all preparations for sea.
At 4.00am U.S.S. "Quiros" sailed to Southward.
At 5.30am released Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, his term of confinement having expired, and at 6.00am released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, General Court Martial prisoner.
Transferred J. Burnes, Private Marine, from alleyway to cell.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Got under way at 8.00am.
At 8.08am set course S8°W.
Draught of ship 13 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 6 inches aft.
Under [steam from] three boilers and both main engines.
Slight swell.
Sighted Army transport "Logan" at Candon [Kandon in log-book].
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 95.
B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and WNW.
Barometer falling.
Steering course S8°W.
At 12.45pm changed course [to] S2°E (per standard compass).
At 1.40pm changed course to S3°W (per standard compass).
At 2.00pm changed course to S8°W.
Sighted steamer off starboard bow heading down Lingayen Gulf.
From appearance she seemed to be U.S.S. "Nashville".
Hoisted distinguishing pennant, but it was not noticed.
Steered various courses to anchorage at San Fernando de Union and anchored at 2.35pm in 7 fathoms water with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms [chain] inside.
Bearings of anchorage: light SW by South, wreck S2°E, ship's head WNW.
Steamers "Tarlac" and "Buen Viaje" in port, both were boarded.
Made the regular weekly inspections.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.
Fire quarters at 5.00pm.
Steamer "Tarlac" got under way at 5.00pm.
Steamer "Buen Viaje" got under way at 5.30pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party all returned.
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9 February 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE to calm.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Smooth sea.
Threw overboard: 100 pounds flour; and 48 pounds canned ham, condemned by Quarterly Board.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: H. Schaefer, Landsman, disregarding petty officer's orders, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class.
Sighted U.S.S. "Nashville" and U.S.S. "Quiros" standing to Northward out of Lingayen Gulf at 8.30am.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Quiros" signaled "Nashville is coming. Request permission to delay reporting in person until written report is finished", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book], "Yes. If you have any mail send it over".
U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored on our port beam at 9.25am.
Exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Nashville" at 9.30am.
U.S.S. "Nashville" asked and was granted permission to anchor.
She came to on our starboard beam at 10.12am.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Nashville" and U.S.S. "Quiros" called upon the Commanding Officer.
U.S.S. "Nashville" made routine sick and absentee report: 0 absentees, 3 sick; U.S.S. "Quiros" 0 absentees, 0 sick.
U.S.S. "Nashville" coal report: 348 [tons] on hand, 14 expended; U.S.S. "Quiros": 69 on hand, 3 expended.
The Navigator of U.S.S. "Nashville" came on board in obedience to signal at 10.30am.
Made all preparations for getting under way.
Called up anchor at 11.55am, under way standing out at 12.00pm.
Courses various, under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
Draft forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Smooth sea.
Barometer falling.
Light airs to breeze from NW.
On course West (per standard compass) until 12.20pm, when sighted bottom on South edge of Fagg Reef, slowed to slow speed and changed course to SSW½W, bearings right tangent San Fernando Point SE by South, least water 4¾ fathoms.
At 12.40pm cleared Fagg Reef, bearing right tangent San Fernando Point S75°E.
Went ahead full speed and set course W½N (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.6.
At 2.05pm changed course [to] S65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.3.
At 3.00pm changed course to S35°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.7.
At end of watch on course S35°W (per standard compass), Piedra Point bearing S17°W and Silaqui Island [Silakwi Island in log-book] S48°E, both magnetic.
Under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 89.
At 1.55pm passed and exchanged colors with the steamer "Tan Auco" (United States).
Painting waterways.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steering course S35°W.
Piedra Point abeam at 5.25pm, distant 3.6 miles.
At 5.45pm changed course to S10°W.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Closed watertight doors and had setting up exercise.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D and both main engines.
Average steam 109 [pounds], revolutions 95.
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6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NW.
Course S10°W, under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 96.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Moon rose at 10.20pm.
Smooth sea.
Barometer variable.
Gentle breeze from NW.
On course S10°W (per standard compass) until 8.47pm, when changed to S9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.
At end of watch on course S9°E (per standard compass).
Under steam from A, B and D boilers.
Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 96.3.
At 11.25pm passed a three-masted one-funneled steamer standing to Northward.
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10 February 1901
At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.51, Long 120.90 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Steering course S9°E.
At 1.50am sighted Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] light.
Passed large steamer standing to Northward.
At 3.00am changed course to S32°E.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 99.1.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, passing showers.
[Light breezes from NW.]
Under [steam from] 3 boilers, A, B and D, course S32°E.
At 5.15am changed course to S60°E, patent log [reading] 80.3.
Sighted Corregidor Island bearing S68°E at daylight.
At end of watch Haycock bearing S73°E, distant about 10 miles.
Average steam [left blank], revolutions [left blank].
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from ENE and NE.
Smooth sea.
Barometer falling.
On course S60°E (per standard compass) until 8.20am, when changed to N79°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 8.9.
At 8.56am changed course to N68°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 15.0.
At 10.37am changed course to N73°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.5.
After 11.47am on various courses standing into Cavite for anchorage, Captain conning.
At 12.00pm hauled in patent log, reading 43.0.
At 9.30am sighted and exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Manila", at anchor in Puertecello [Puertocello in log-book].
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
At 11.20am exchanged distinguishing pennants with the U.S.S. "Newark".
Signals: at 11.50am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship interrogatory 131, answer "Affirmative"; at 12.00pm numeral 221, numeral 22.
Under steam from A, B and D boilers.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
Found at anchor in Cavite: U.S.S. "Newark"; U.S.S. "Vicksburg"; U.S.S. "Wilmington"; U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba"; U.S.S. "Iris"; U.S.S. "Zafiro"; and U.S.S. "Glacier".
By order of the Captain released Burnes J, Private Marine, his term of confinement having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light SW airs.
Barometer falling.
On various courses until 12.12pm, when came to port anchor in 4 fathoms water, veering to 15 fathoms chain.
Secured engines.
Fires dying in boilers A and B, and banked in D.
The Captain called officially on the flagship.
At 1.50pm U.S.S. "Manila" came in and anchored inshore of us.
At 2.00pm a small steamer came in to Manila with schooner in tow.
The Captains of U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" and U.S.S. "Wilmington" called officially on the Captain.
At 3.40pm served charge and specifications for General Court Martial on A.R. Shearer, Coxswain, and placed him under sentry's charge, by order of the Commanding Officer, to await trial.
Received in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 110 pounds soft bread.
Draft 16 feet 2 inches aft, 12 feet 11 inches forward.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Bearings at anchor: "Castilla" wreck N55°W, "Christina" wreck S63°W, flag Navy Yard S36°W, ship's head North by West.
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SW and West.
At 4.15pm a U.S. Army transport sailed from Manila.
The Captain of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" called officially on the Captain.
At 6.00pm placed General Court Martial prisoner J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, in single irons under sentry's charge.
The liberty party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from North.
Moon rose at 11.25pm.
Haycock is also known as La Monja Island.
Puertecello is also known as Corregidor Bay.
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11 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Gentle breeze to light airs from North.
Fair and pleasant.
Received in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 321 pounds fresh meat; and 110 pounds soft bread.
At 5.55am U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" sailed.
Released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Callao" [U.S.S. "Calao" in log-book] came in and anchored at 9.00am.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drills.
U.S.S. "General Alava" came in at 11.30am.
U.S. Army transport "Relief" came in and went to Manila.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Glacier" and Commandant of Naval Station called upon the Captain.
At 10.00am made sick and absentee report: 0 absent; 1 sick.
At 12.00pm made coal report: numeral 4 and numeral 217.
Released from confinement: J. King, Private Marine.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West and SSW.
Barometer falling.
The following Boards of Survey met on board: Construction and Repair Department, of which Lieutenant-Commander Mertz was senior member; Ordnance [Department], of which Lieutenant Patton was senior member; Equipment and Construction and Repair [Departments], of which Lieutenant (Junior [Grade]) Dunn was senior member.
The Captain called upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
Transferred to Naval Prison, Cavite, Philippine Islands: J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman.
Received following stores in Equipment [Department] (Navigation stores): 1 British ensign; 1 Russian ensign; 3 United States ensigns number 6.
In Equipment [Department]: 6 galley range rings.
In [Department of] Construction and Repair: 6 bunker plates, bolts and collars.
At 1.00pm flagship signaled 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW and NNE.
Barometer rising.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to stiff breezes from North by East.
Barometer steady.
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12 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to fresh breezes from North to North by East.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
W. Farrel, First-class Fireman, J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, A. Chambers, Coxswain, C. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, M. Lavelle, Private Marine, and C. Fields, Coal Passer, absent.
E.R. Faulkner [F. Faulkner in log-book], Gunnery Sergeant, returned on board at 6.30am, having been over time from going ashore on duty.
Received in [Department of] Supplies and Accounts: 110 pounds soft bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from North by East.
Sent G. Githens, Chief Yeoman, and J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, with two men ashore on duty.
Absent over time without leave: W. Farrell, First-class Fireman, C. Fields, Coal Passer, J. Lewis, Coal Passer, A. Chambers, Coxswain, C. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, and M. Lavelle, Private Marine.
Gave crew company drill.
A Board of Survey, Lieutenant-Commander Canaga senior member, came on board at 9.45am to hold survey on stores and articles in Engineer's Department.
Gunner's gang turned smokeless powder ammunition, thereby complying with paragraph 10 of Fleet Routine.
Made routine reports at 10.00am: 7 absentees; 2 sick.
Coal report at noon: 213 [tons] on hand; 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light variable breezes.
Gave boat drill at 1.15pm.
Sent Chief Yeoman ashore on duty.
Sent Chief Master-at-Arms ashore on duty to hunt up absentees.
Received in Equipment Department: 10 pounds cord line; 10 pounds spun yarn; 1 bale bag canvas; 1 bale number 5 canvas; 2 spools red tape.
In Construction and Repair Department: 250 feet Oregon pine; 12 boat hooks; 2 brush cups.
The Medical Survey in articles in Medical Stores, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon J.C. Rosenbleuth was senior member, met at 2 o'clock.
Cleaned ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to fresh breezes from North.
Heavy sea running.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Absentees over time same as in the morning watch.
The following named men were brought on board at 5.30pm by the ship's police force, 11¼ hours over time: C. Field, Coal Passer; J. Lewis, Coal Passer; A. Chambers, Coxswain; C. Lane, Ordinary Seaman; F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman; W. Farrell, First-class Fireman; and M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff to fresh breezes from North.
At 11.15pm a boat from the "Indiaville" [?], an English collier, drifted foul of our hawse and was finally secured astern.
8 men came on board for the night.
The U.S. Army transport "Grant" came in and anchored off Manila.
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13 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Stiff to moderate breeze from North.
Sea moderating.
U.S.S. "Concord" came in and anchored at 7.30am.
Received in [Department of] Supplies and Accounts: 482 pounds mutton; 110 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breeze to light airs from North.
At 9.00am went to quarters for inspection.
At 9.30am Admiral L. Kempff, U.S. Navy, accompanied by Surgeon C.T. Hibbett, Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], Lieutenant V. Blue, Captain C.S. Hill, Marine Corps, Paymaster H.E. Jewett and Ensign C.E. Gilpin, came on board for the purpose of inspecting the ship.
The Admiral and staff inspected the ship and crew at quarters.
At 9.40am called clear ship for action, reported ready in 49 minutes 45 seconds.
Sounded general alarm at 10.33.40, 1st Division ready in 2 minutes 35 seconds, 2nd Division 2 minutes 35 seconds, 3rd Division 2 minutes 40 seconds, Powder Division 3 minutes 40 seconds, Engineer's [Division] 1 minute 15 seconds, Marines 2 minutes 40 seconds.
Exercised at general quarters.
Time of stream fire quarters in action: 55 seconds.
Train guns extreme forward to extreme aft: 50 seconds.
Extreme depression to extreme elevation: 20 seconds.
Secured from general quarters, and sounded fire alarm, 1st Division stream [in] 25 seconds, 2nd Division stream 35 seconds, 3rd Division steam 1 minute 45 seconds, and 5th and 6th streams 1 minute 40 seconds.
Had collision drill, mat over in [left blank].
Sounded provision call, then abandoned ship: 7 minutes 10 seconds.
At 10.00am made routine signals, 0 absentees, 3 sick, at 12.00pm coal on hand 208 [tons], consumed 5.
Lost overboard: 1 bayonet; and 1 scabbard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to fair.
Light airs and breezes from North and WSW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.35pm called away landing party, lightly equipped.
Exercised landing party at infantry drills.
Secured from landing party, then called away all boats for distant service armed and equipped.
Times: steam launch 4 minutes 20 seconds; 1st cutter 4 minutes 25 seconds; 3rd cutter 3 minutes 25 seconds; 1st whaleboat 3 minutes 25 seconds; 2nd whaleboat 3 minutes 25 seconds; gig 6 minutes 25 seconds.
Exercised boats by signals from ship, then recalled them and inspected boat boxes.
Hoisted all boats, and at 3.02pm got under way, time heaving in 10 fathoms chain to ready for letting go: 6 minutes 20 seconds.
Stood out into Manila Bay and tested steering gear.
Steam to hand steering: 1 minute 7 seconds.
Hand to steam steering: 58 seconds.
Steam steering to relieving tackles: 27 seconds.
Speed 9 knots.
Exercised man overboard, time to picking up man: 2 minutes 29 seconds.
Inspected bags and hammocks.
Exercised school of ship: both engines ahead 9 knots, starboard helm turned 360° in 10 minutes 4 seconds; with port helm in 9 minutes 20 seconds; with helm to starboard, port engines stopped, 360° in 8 minutes 1 second; port helm, starboard engine stopped, 7 minutes 56 seconds; ship still in water, helm astarboard, starboard engine ahead full speed, turned 90° in 2 minutes 52 seconds; helm aport, port engine ahead, [turned] 90° in 2 minutes 56 seconds.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from WSW and SE and East.
At 4.50pm the Admiral's inspection was finished.
Headed in for Cavite.
Admiral Kempff and staff left the ship at 5.10pm.
At 5.20pm anchored in 3½ fathoms water, 15 fathoms port chain.
Bearings anchorage: wreck of "Castilla" N42°W, Navy Yard flagstaff S31°W, ship's head NNW.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from East and North.
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14 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from North.
Signal: flagship to fleet 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
At 10.00am made sick and absentee report: 0 absentees; 2 sick.
The following punishments were awarded: C. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, C. Fields, Coal Passer, W. Farrell, First-class Fireman, F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, A. Chambers, Coxswain, J. Lewis, Coal Passer, and M. Lavelle, Private Marine, 11½ hours over time, brought off by ship's police, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; S. Slama, Landsman, shirking on berth deck and insolence to Master-at-Arms, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
Placed S. Slama, Landsman, in confinement for 5 days' bread and water.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 2 pump rods.
Received in Equipment [Department] Navigation [stores] the following: (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Concord" called on board.
At 12.00pm made coal report: numeral 201, numeral 7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breezes from NW by West and SE by East.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm flagship signaled 513.
Received following stores in Construction and Repair Department: 1 bale oakum; 1 bale waste.
In Ordnance Department: (see list [below]).
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
Orders from the Senior Squadron Commander were delivered to Lieutenant-Commander B.O. Scott, U.S. Navy, detaching him from U.S.S. "Yorktown" and ordering him to proceed home by the first available public transportation, and Lieutenant-Commander B.O. Scott left the ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE by East.
Barometer rising.
Received ammunition lighter alongside and received on board the following ammunition: (see list [below]).
Turned into General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 18 boxes 6-inch ammunition; 2 chests ammunition 6-pounder; 2 chests ammunition 3-pounder; and 1 chest ammunition 1-pounder.
No quarters on account of receiving stores.
Received signal from flagship at 5.50pm: "Lieutenant-Commander Rooney has been ordered as Executive Officer of the Yorktown. He will come down on the eleven-thirty boat tomorrow to report".
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SE by East.
Barometer steady.
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Ordnance [Department] stores received: 16 brushes, scrub; 12 brushes, dust; 30 yards canvas, cotton, number 8; 40 yards muslin, D.W. [?]; 1 coil hemp, 21-thread; 100 pounds paste, cleaning; 5 pounds lampblack; 5 gallons hand oil, finish; 5 gallons kerosene; 20 gallons lard oil; 3 quarts ink; 12 memo tablets; 2 pints mucilage; 4 boxes paper fasteners; 12 sheets blotting paper; 6 screwdrivers; 500 sheets emery cloth; 48 sheets sandpaper; 6 hacksaw blades; 2 rules, comb; 100 pounds cotton waste; 6 fuze cutters N.T. [?]; 1000 plugs, cork, saluting; 1 main spring; 6 sling strap snaps and swivels; 6 sears; 6 flies; 1 sling strap hook with sleeve; 5 sling strap buttons; 4 triggers; 6 pins; 6 bolt stops; 6 lock pins; 6 elevator arms; 6 followers with stop pins; 6 firing pin collars; 6 hand springs, Colt's automatic [machine gun]; 6 ejector rod heads; 72 cylinder stop bolt springs; 4 rebound springs; 6 rebound spring pins; 6 trigger lock lever screws; 6 hands with springs; 6 rebound levers; 6 ejectors; 4 shell extractors, Colt's automatic machine gun; 4 firing pins, Colt's automatic machine gun; 4 main springs; 4 bolt pins; 1 firing pin spring; 2 filling cans; 2 rifles, Lee 6 mm, straight pull; 2 rifles caliber .45; 1 rifles caliber .22.
Ammunition received: 70 charges 6-inch, common, C.E.P.S. [?]; 70 shells, common, with slings, 6-inch; 77 cartridges, complete, common, 6-pounder; 96 cartridges, complete, common, 3-pounder; 1000 cartridges, ball, 6 mm, Colt's automatic [machine gun]; 6000 cartridges, ball, 6 mm, in clips; 70 boxes ammunition 6-inch; 7 chests ammunition 6-pounder; 6 chests ammunition 3-pounder; 966 pounds powder, saluting; 6 powder tanks, 200 pounds each; 1500 primers, saluting.
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Stores received in Equipment [Department] Navigation [stores]: 50 globes, steamtight; 12 globes, ceiling, ring, number 1; 100 glasses for fuzes; 10 attachment plugs, nonwatertight; 24 attachment plugs, watertight; 24 brushes, pencil; 1 voltmeter; 3 push buttons; 300 feet hemp wire, direct current; 100 feet bell wire; 3 shades, sidelight, red; 1 oil feeder; 1 oil can; 1 oil filter; 2 pounds solder, soft; 24 sheets crocus cloth; 24 sheets emery cloth; 24 sheets sand paper; 200 pounds waste, cotton; 12 zincs for batteries; 12 thumb tacks; 24 paper, blotting; 24 paper, wrapping; 24 pads, memo; 3 ink, writing fluid; 2 tape; ¼-pound sponge; 1 United States ensign, number 4; 5 United States ensign, number 10; 1 narrow pennant, number 2; 1 narrow pennant, number 3; 25 yards bunting, blue; 42½ yards muslin, white; 48 yards lead line, hand; 51¼ yards signal halyard, stiff; 5 pounds camphor; 25 pounds putz pomade; 12 globes for hand lanterns; 25 chimneys, lamp; 1 signal kit, complete.
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15 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Clear [obscured, probably: and pleasant].
[Light airs and light breezes from North.]
Barometer nearly steady.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 462 pounds fresh meat; and 110 pounds fresh bread.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
Sent working party ashore at 7.45am for stores.
Moon rose at 3.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" got under way at 8.15am and went outside for target practice.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 1400 pounds fresh vegetables.
Sent liberty party ashore at 8.30am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised crew at setting up.
Omitted routine drill on account of taking [on] stores.
Liberty party returned at 9.30am.
Absentees over time: J. O'Brien, Machinist First-class, T. Howard, Oiler, M. Kieley, Seaman, P. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, and T. Beik, Private Marine.
Sent engineer's working party of 6 men ashore at 10.00am.
Made absentee and sick report at 10.00am: 5 absentees; 4 sick.
Placed in confinement for safe keeping until sober: P. O'Connor, Seaman, he having been drunk and disorderly from liberty.
Transferred from cell to sentry's charge: S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman.
Made coal report at 12.00pm: 196 [tons] on hand, 5 expended.
The ash lighter came alongside at 11.50am.
Working party returned on board at 11.50am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Sent working party ashore at 12.50pm.
Lieutenant Stanworth left the ship on duty at 2.30pm.
Ash lighter shoved off at 3.00pm.
U.S.S. "Newark" had target practice, and anchored in her old berth at 1.30pm.
Lieutenant-Commander William R.A. Rooney reported on board for duty as Executive Officer in accordance with Department's order number 246236, dated January 2, 1901, and Senior Squadron Commander's endorsement, dated United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark", Cavite, Philippine Island, February 13, 1901.
Received the following stores in Engineer's Department, in Equipment Department, in Paymaster's Department, and in Construction and Repair Department: (see lists [below]).
P O'Connor, [Seaman], having become sober, was released and restored to duty.
A.B. Herness, Seaman, and C.A. Comstedt, Seaman, were placed under sentry's charge to await trial by Court Martial, they having returned on board drunk, from duty.
S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, was returned to cell.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE.
Omitted quarters and drill on account of taking on stores.
M. Kieley, Seaman, returned on board at 5.00pm, 8¼ hours over time.
T. Howard, Oiler, and J.J. O'Brien, Machinist First-class, returned at 6.00pm, 9¼ hours over time.
Absentees over time: J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, and F. Beik, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE.
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Stores received [Department of] Steam Engineering: 334 pounds iron bolts and nuts, apt. [?]; 186 pounds brass bolts and nuts, apt.; 90 pounds iron nuts, apt.; 20 pounds brass studs, ⅞-inch; 55 pounds iron washers, apt.; 18 set screws, apt.; 18 tube brushes; 1 barrel fire clay; 2 sail needles; 20 pounds brass wire; 1 gross brass machine screws, apt.; 6 oil squirt cans; 18 hammer handles; 36 sheets tin; 8 pounds spool copper wire; 20 feet lathe belt, 3½-inch; 1 set taps and dies, number 0; 1 differential pulley; 20 feet angle iron, 1¼-inch x 1¼-inch; 1 bar round iron, ¾-inch; 45 pounds flat iron bar, ¼-inch x 1½-inch; 110 pounds flat iron bar, ⅜-inch x 1½-inch; 3 bars round iron, ⅜-inch; 1 bar copper, round, ⅝-inch; 1 bar copper, round, ½-inch; 2 bars round machine steel, ¾-inch and 1-inch; 80 pounds sheet brass, 1/16-inch; 200 Tobin's bronze, 3-inch; 12 feet tool steel, 2-inch; 75 pounds Rainbow sheet packing, 1/16-inch; 8⅜ pounds Garlock packing, ½-inch; 24¾ pounds flax square packing, apt.; 60 feet steam hose, ¾-inch.
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217 pounds rubber sheet, apt. [?]; 10 gallons turpentine; 300 pounds red lead; 100 pounds white zinc; 30 gallons linseed oil; 10 brass elbows, 1-inch; 20 brass unions; 78 brass reducing couplings; 12 brass tees; 1 steam gauge; 1 vacuum gauge; 4 brass check valves, 1-inch; 32 brass nipples, apt.; 28 brass couplings, apt.; 2 brass globe valves, 2½-inch; 4 lengths brass pipes, apt.; 12 hacksaw blades; 1 pair inside calipers, spring; 1 pair outside calipers, spring; 30 gross emery cloth; 1 Davidson pump for flushing system; 15 pounds graphite; 40 pounds putz pomade; 40 pounds tallow; 600 pounds red lead; 72 brass reducers, apt.; 18 iron tees, apt.; 18 iron unions, apt.; 24 iron elbows; 2 lengths iron pipe, apt.; 12 brass pit cocks; 12 water gauge glasses; 30 writing pads; 12 ship's scrapers; 24 flat, ½-inch, round, smooth files, apt.; 2 gauge glass cutters; 2000 condenser ferrules; 1000 pounds zinc; 364 gallons vacuum oil; 50 gallons lard oil; 1 box spare parts for pump; 50 gallons cylinder oil.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 1 valve; 42 flanges; 31 pipes, for drainage system.
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Received in Paymaster's Department: 500 pounds salt beef; 1000 [pounds] salt pork; 32 gallons vinegar; 32 gallons syrup; 2119 pounds sugar; 360 pounds prunes; 280 pounds raisins; 1024 pounds vegetables; 750 [pounds] soap; 1030 [pounds] tomatoes; ½ set stationary [sic], for 400 [sic].
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16 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Moon rose at 3.40am.
At 7.00am the flagship made [signal] 713, uniform same as yesterday.
At 7.00am released A.B. Herness [Hernes in log-book], Seaman, and C. Comstedt, Seaman, and made them prisoners at large to await trial by Court Martial.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to NW.
Yard workmen on board taking out closets forward and in bathroom below.
At 8.15am the U.S. Navy collier "Justin" came in and anchored.
At 9.15am an American steamer stood out from Manila.
The liberty party returned, except J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman.
F. Beik, Private Marine, returned from liberty 24 hours over time, and P. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, 27¾ hours over time.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 2 and numeral 5; at 12.00pm numeral 192 and numeral 4; at 10.55am flagship to fleet 427.
Served specifications on A.B. Herness [Hernes in log-book], Seaman, and C.C. Comstedt, Seaman, for Summary Court Martial at 10.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light NW airs.
Yard workmen continued work of previous watch.
At 1.30pm U.S. Army transport "Garonne" stood in to Manila.
At 3.05pm a German steamer sailed from Manila.
At 3.30pm U.S. Navy collier "Justin" weighed and went alongside steamer "Ataka" (British).
Signals: at 12.55pm flagship to fleet 513; at 3.20pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Orders for Shearer's trial revoked. When can you sail?", answer "We can be ready by 8.00 tomorrow morning"; at 3.55pm "Commanding Officer repair on board".
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE.
Yard force removing bathtub from officer's bathroom until 7.00pm.
The Captain called officially on the Admiral.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Making preparations for sea.
Sent 2nd whaleboat into yard, and received from yard one ten-oar cutter and equipment, except sails and awnings.
Signals at 5.20pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Papers not received. You will probably have to wait until tomorrow morning", answer "Have ordered steam for 6.00am, Taussig".
Received in Equipment Navigation Department: 4 desk fans, ½ horsepower, ventilating.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard 13¼ hours over time.
At 10.00pm Joseph Bertsche, Plumber, jumped overboard from port rail and was picked up by steamer after Lieutenant Standley had jumped overboard and passed a line around him, he was declared mentally unsound by the Surgeon and placed under surveillance.
Signals: at 10.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship "Captain Neville is in Manila".
Started fires in boilers A and B.
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17 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 14.37, Long 120.37 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WNW and North by East.
Received in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 653 pounds fresh meat.
Finished making preparations for sea.
At 7.20am signaled flagship interrogatory 4356, which was answered affirmative, and then weighed at 7.25am.
At 7.50am put over patent log, reading 43.0, and until end of watch Navigator conning ship around Sangley Point [Sanlei Point in log-book].
Steaming from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 64.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet 684, 700, 718; at 7.45am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship interrogatory 3302, answer affirmative.
Draft aft 16 feet 1 inch, forward 12 feet 10 inches.
J. King, Private Marine, was found to be absent without leave at 7.50am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW and North by East.
Barometer falling.
Steering various courses.
At 8.00am set course S72°W.
Quarters at 9.30am, absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Published Articles for the Government of the Navy.
At 10.50am changed course to N68°W.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Placed in confinement on bread and water for 4 days: H. Schaefer, Landsman.
Under [steam from] three boilers and both main engines.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 91.2.
Exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Basco" at 10.10am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to NW.
Smooth sea.
Under [steam from] three boilers, course S72°W (per standard compass).
At 12.00pm changed course to N45°W (per standard compass).
At 2.30pm the [Los] Frailes [Islands] on starboard beam, distant 2.6 miles.
At 3.40pm Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] lighthouse on starboard beam, distant 7 miles.
J. King, Private Marine, absent without leave.
At 3.45pm changed course to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.7.
At 4.00pm changed course to N34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.8, Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] lighthouse bearing N70°E, distant 6.5 miles.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 90.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NNW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
Throughout watch on course N34°W (per standard compass).
Sighted smoke of two steamers on starboard bow.
Under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 93.3.
Set deck clock back 14 minutes.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steering course N34°W, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 91.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from NNW to North.
Moderate sea from NW.
Barometer rising.
Course N34°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 89.
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The following punishments were awarded: H. Schaefer, Landsman, slow and surly in obeying orders, 4 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; M. Kieley, Seaman, 8¼ hours over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, drunk from liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; P. O'Connor, Seaman, drunk and disorderly after liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; J. Feeney, Private Marine, tight from liberty; one day's extra duty, remain on 2nd [conduct] class; E. Wise, First-class Fireman, drunk from liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Howard, Oiler, and J.J. O'Brien, Machinist First-class, 9¼ hours over time, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, remain on 2nd [conduct] class; F. Beik, Private Marine, 24 hours over time; three days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J.T. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, 27¾ hours over time, seven days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, 13½ hours over time, three days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
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18 February 1901
At sea, making passage to Hong Kong, China
Lat 17.18, Long 118.22
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from North.
Moderate sea from NW.
Throughout watch on course N34°W (per standard compass), under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 90.2.
4am to 8am:
Mostly clear.
Sea increasing from Northward.
Gentle breezes from North.
Barometer nearly steady.
Ship pitching.
Steering course N34°W.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 90.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool.
Heavy sea from North.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE by East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Instructed all divisions in use of small arms.
The Summary Court [Martial], Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth senior member and H.E. Yarnell recorder, met at 10.20am, and after having finished with the cases of Carl Conrad Comstedt, Seaman, and Albert Bernhardt Herness [Hernes in log-book], Seaman, U.S. Navy, adjourned to await action of convening authority at 10.50am.
At 10.37am set clocks back 7 minutes.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D, course N34°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 91.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breeze from NE and NE by North.
Moderate sea from North.
Barometer steady.
Drilled 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder Divisions and Marine Guard at signals from 1.15pm to 1.45pm.
Throughout watch on course N34°W (per standard compass), under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 92.
4pm to 6pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Moderate sea from North.
Steering course N34°W.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J. King, Private Marine, absent without leave.
Closed watertight doors for exercise.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 90.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.
Sea moderating.
Barometer rising.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D, course N34°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 89.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.
Moderate sea.
Barometer falling.
On course N34°W (per standard compass) until 8.23pm, when changed to N28°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 62.2.
At end of watch on course N28°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 90.
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19 February 1901
At sea, making passage to Hong Kong, China
Lat 20.17, Long 116.25
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy.
Moderate sea from Northward.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steering course N28°W, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 90.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE to ENE.
Barometer rising.
Sea moderating.
Rigged target.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D, course N28°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 90.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool, passing rain squalls.
Gentle breeze from NNE.
Moderate sea.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by drills as follows: 1st Division signals and instruction; 2nd Division seamanship; 3rd [Division] seamanship; and Powder Division instruction; Marine Guard signals.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: Mah King, Mess Attendant, insolence to 1st Sergeant and using obscene language, 3 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
By order of the Commanding Officer placed Mah King, Mess Attendant, in double irons in alleyway for 3 days, in accordance with punishment awarded, and released from confinement S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, his term of confinement having expired.
On course N28°W (per standard compass) until 11.00am, when changed to N44°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.8.
At end of watch on course N44°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from A, B and D boilers.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 91.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Moderate sea.
Gentle to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N44°W.
At 2.40pm stopped ship and put over target.
At 2.45pm went to general quarters and proceeded with target practice.
Expended following ammunition: 16 charges, electric primed, black powder, 6-inch; 2 charges 6-inch, electric primed, smokeless, and 1 charge 6-inch C.P. [?] and electric primed, smokeless; 13 shells, common, 6-inch; 6 shrapnel, 6-inch, 25 cartridges, common, 6-pounder; 36 cartridges, common, 1-pounder; 500 cartridges 6 mm.
At 3.57pm picked up target and secured.
Set course N44°W.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 86.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast and cloudy and misty.
Moderate sea from NE.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Course N44°W (per standard compass) until 4.30pm, when changed course to N38°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.0.
Published the following Summary Court Martial sentences: Alfred Bernhardt Herness [Hernes in log-book] and Carl Conrad Comstedt, Seamen, U.S. Navy, returning on board from duty under the influence of an intoxicant and unfit for duty on February 15, 1901, Summary Court Martial February 18, 1901, specifications proved.
Sentence: solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for 15 days, with a full ration every 5th day, and to lose two (2) months' pay, amounting to $50.00 and $48.00 respectively.
Sentence approved.
That part of sentence which involves loss of pay is respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
A.B. Herness [Hernes in log-book] and C.C. Comstedt, Seamen, were placed in confinement in accordance with the above sentence.
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4pm to 6pm:
Omitted evening quarters on account of having had target practice.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 104 [pounds], revolutions 90.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with light passing drizzle.
Gentle NE breeze.
Moderate sea from NE.
Barometer steady.
On course N38°W (per standard compass) throughout watch, under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 92.6.
At 8.00pm sounded in 65 fathoms, mud bottom.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Moderate sea.
Steering course N44°W, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 106 [pounds], revolutions 93.
Took sounding at 12.00am, 45 fathoms.
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20 February 1901
At sea, making passage to, and at anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and misty, cool.
Moderate sea.
Light breeze from ENE.
Course N38°W, under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
At 3.55am sighted Waglan [Island] light ahead.
Took sounding at 4.00am, 23 fathoms, soft sand.
Average steam 106 [pounds], revolutions 93.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzle.
Gentle breeze from NNE.
Moderate sea.
Barometer rising.
On course N38°W (per standard compass) until 4.07am, when changed to N32°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.7.
At 4.35am sounded in 22 fathoms, mud bottom.
Reduced speed to 7½ knots from 4.20am to 5.40am.
At 7.00am on various courses standing through Tathong Channel and Lye Mun Pass for anchorage in Hong Kong, Captain conning.
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" at 7.45am.
Signals: at 7.50am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship interrogatory 131, answer "The Harbor Master will assign you a berth".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, with drizzle.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Harbor Master came on board; and anchored at Hong Kong at 8.16am in 7 fathoms [water] with starboard anchor.
Put in mooring swivel at 45 fathoms, riding to both anchors with starboard chain.
Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Kellet Island ENE, left tangent Kowloon Point [Kaulung Point in log-book] NW by North, ship's head ENE.
The following vessels are in port: United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn"; U.S.S. "Kentucky"; U.S.S. "Bennington"; U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon"; British flagship H.B.M.S. "Centurion"; H.B.M.S. "Argonaut", H.B.M.S. "Terrible" and H.B.M.S. "Goliath", and several smaller vessels, French cruiser "Descartes", German flagship "Hansa".
Fired a salute of 21 guns, British flag [at main], which salute was returned from Naval Station.
Fired a salute of 15 guns, British flag [at fore], which was returned by H.B.M.S. "Centurion".
Fired a salute of 13 guns, German flag [at fore], this salute was not returned, but a German boarding officer explained that the German flagship was undergoing repairs and was unable to return the salute.
Received English, French and German boarding officers.
Made 10.00am report: numeral 1, numeral 3.
The Captain called upon the Commander-in-Chief and upon the English Admiral.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Bennington" and U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" called on board.
At 12.00pm made coal report: numeral 112, numeral 19.
F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light breezes from East to calm.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from North and NE.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from North and NE.
Barometer rising.
Waglan Island is also known as Wang Lang Island.
Lye Mun Pass is also known as Lei Yue Mun.
Kellet Island is also known as Kellett Island.
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21 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NE and North.
Barometer rising.
At 7.00am flagship signaled 699, 714, 707, 683.
Received following provisions in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds meat; 135 pounds vegetables; and 108 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from North to NW.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Gave crew instructions.
Released H. Schaefer, Ordinary Seaman, on account of the expiration of his term of confinement, and restored him to duty.
The Commanding Officer made official calls upon the Commanding Officers of the following vessels: Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa"; United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn"; H.M.S. "Terrible"; H.M.S. "Argonaut"; H.M.S. "Arethusa" ["Artheusa" in log-book]; H.M.S. "Endymion"; French ship "Descartes" ["Decartes" in log-book]; French gunboat "Comète"; H.M.S. "Goliath"; H.M.S. "Humber"; and H.M.S. "Aurora".
The Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" returned the call of the Commanding Officer.
The German ship "Hansa" fired a salute of 13 guns, with English flag at fore, which was returned by the English flagship.
The German flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, with American flag at fore.
[Board of] Medical Survey, of which Lieutenant-Commander Lumsden was senior member, convened on board at 10.00am.
A boarding officer from the flagship called to inform the Commanding Officer that we should dress ship at 8am.
Made routine reports at 10.00am: 1 absentee; 3 sick.
At noon [coal report]: 107 [tons] on hand; 5 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light variable airs to breezes.
The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Alacrity" returned the call of the Commanding Officer.
An officer from H.M.S. "Tamar" returned the call on the English Admiral Peel.
The Commanding Officer called officially upon the [Commanding] Officers of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" and U.S.S. "Bennington".
The following men were this day discharged from this vessel and from the United States Naval Service, on account of being alien and services undesirable, authorized by Senior Squadron Commander: Lot Chot, Landsman, due and paid $26.17; and Ah Shon, Landsman, due and paid $38.83.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cold.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Hauled fire in steamer at 11.30pm.
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22 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NW by West to NE.
Flagship made uniform signal 732.
A German gunboat came in and anchored at 7.30am.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
Dressed ship rainbow [fashion].
U.S.S. "Oregon" was sighted standing in at 7.50am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from NE by East.
At 8.10am U.S.S. "Oregon" saluted port with 21 guns, British ensign at main, which was returned by shore battery.
At 8.20am U.S.S. "Oregon" fired a salute of 13 guns, German ensign at fore, which was answered by Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa", United States ensign at fore.
At 8.25am U.S.S. "Oregon" fired a salute of 13 guns, United States ensign at fore, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" with 7 guns.
At 8.35am U.S.S. "Oregon" moored in man-of-war anchorage near U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
At 9.00am U.S. Army transport "Egbert" came in and anchored.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentee: J. King, Private Marine.
The Captains of H.B.M.S. "Goliath", H.B.M.S. "Endymion", H.B.M.S. "Aurora", H.B.M.S. "Humber", H.B.M.S. "Argonaut", and H.B.M.S. "Arethusa", and of the French cruiser "Descartes", called officially on the Captain.
At noon fired, and the following ships fired, salutes of 21 guns: U.S.S. "Brooklyn"; U.S.S. "Kentucky"; U.S.S. "Oregon"; H.B.M.S. "Centurion"; H.B.M.S. "Terrible"; H.B.M.S. "Argonaut"; H.B.M.S. "Goliath"; H.B.M.S. "Humber"; H.B.M.S. "Brisk"; French cruiser "Descartes"; and Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa"; and a shore battery.
Signals: at 9.40am flagship to fleet 680, 714; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 1 and numeral 3; at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 102, numeral 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West and NE.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Concord" coming in, and saluted port with 21 guns, British ensign at main, which shore battery returned.
At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Concord" saluted British Vice Admiral with 15 guns, British ensign at fore, which was returned gun for gun by H.B.M.S. "Centurion", United States ensign at fore.
At 1.35pm U.S.S. "Concord" saluted German Rear Admiral with 13 guns, German ensign at fore, which was returned by Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" gun for gun, United States ensign at fore.
At 1.45pm U.S.S. "Concord" saluted United States Rear Admiral with 13 guns, which was returned with 7 guns by United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
At 1.48pm U.S.S. "Concord" commenced to moor near this ship.
At 2.25pm a British torpedo boat came in from West.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE and SE.
At 5.00pm Japanese mail steamer sailed.
At 5.40pm British steamer "Aeolic" came in.
At 6.05pm British steamer "Pekla" went out, and at 5.15pm German mail boat sailed.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from NW.
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23 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs to breeze from NW to SE.
Cleaning ship.
Signals at 7.00am, flagship to fleet 680, 699, 707, 714.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East by North.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned.
F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, E. Wise, First-class Fireman, and J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, absent.
At 10.00am [1.00 in log-book] made sick and absentee report: numeral 4, numeral 5.
The Commanding Officer called upon U.S.S. "Concord" and U.S.S. "Oregon".
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Oregon", U.S.S. "Concord" and U.S.S. "Brooklyn" called on board.
The following punishment was awarded: L. Dyer, Chief Yeoman, smoking on berth deck, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water.
Placed L. Dyer, Chief Yeoman, in confinement on bread and water.
At 8.15am flagship signaled 4569.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
At 12.00pm made coal report: numeral 98, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by North.
Barometer steady.
German cruiser "Hertha" came in and anchored at 12.30pm, and saluted the port and English, American and German Admirals, which salutes were returned.
J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, returned from liberty 7 hours over time.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.
At 3.30pm flagship signaled 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by North and NE.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J. King, Private Marine, E. Wise, First-class Fireman, and J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, absent.
J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, having been found on board ship with liquor in his possession, was placed under sentry's charge to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
Transferred to United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn": J. Bertsche, Plumber and Fitter, to be transferred to U.S.S. "Buffalo" by order of Medical Board of Survey.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
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24 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from North and NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00am flagship signaled 672, 710, 695.
E. Wise, [First-class Fireman], returned on board at 1.00am, 14 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from NE.
The German torpedo boat got under way and stood out at 8.30am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent over time: John Dowd, Second-class Fireman; without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
Made routine signal at 10.00am: 2 absentees; 5 sick.
Flagship made general signal at 10.30am: numeral 680, officers' uniform service dress; 714, Marines' uniform undress.
L.M. Dyer, Chief Yeoman, was released at 11.00am and restored to duty, his term of confinement having expired.
Made routine signal at 12.00pm: 93 [tons coal, 930 in log-book] on hand; 5 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NNW to North.
At 1.50pm a copy of the specifications preferred by Commander E.D. Taussig against Joseph Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, were delivered to him.
The calling committee called upon the following officers: the Admiral, the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of the United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn", but had to return to the ship on account of leaky tubes in steamer's boiler.
Hauled fires in steamer in order to make repairs on boiler.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light airs from North.
Absent over time: J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman; without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from North.
Sent mail for [United] States to United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" at 8.00pm.
Absent over time: J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman; without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
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25 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light to gentle breeze from NNE.
Ash lighter came alongside at 6.30am.
At 7.00am J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, was brought off by local police.
A reward of $10.00 (Mexican) was paid for his apprehension and delivery on board.
J. Dowd was 46¾ hours over time.
Uniform signal at 7.00am: officers service dress; crew undress blue, flat caps; Marines fatigue.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Received in Engineer's Department the following stores: 3 dozen lead pencils; 12 memo books; 1 ream typewriting paper; 1 box rubber bands; 1 desk pad folio; 1 desk shears.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NNE and NE.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Brooklyn" got under way and stood out.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by signal and aiming drill.
The Captains of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha" and Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" called on the Captain.
The Captain awarded punishments as follows: M. Lavelle, Private Marine, inattention to duty and holding unnecessary conversation while sentry on post, two days' extra duty; J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, 46¾ hours over time, brought off by shore police, reward of $10.00 (Mexican) paid, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; E. Wise, Second-class Fireman, 14 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, 7 hours over time, drunk, from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
By order of Commanding Officer confined J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, on bread and water for 5 days in accordance with punishment awarded.
J. King, Private Marine, absent without leave.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 1, numeral 4; and at 12.00pm numeral 89, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Received stores in Engineering Department as follows: 1 length chains; 2 barrels cement; 30 yards canvas; 18 hammer handles; 10 pounds lamp wicking; 20 feet 2-inch webbing; 10 sheets glass; 2 pairs lamp shears; 1 standard die, ⅝-inch; 2 sheets steel, ¼-inch; 2 sheets galvanized iron; 2 bars tool steel, 2 hundredweight brown zinc; 10 brass plugs, ½-inch; 1 steam cutter gauge; 1 length iron pipe, 1¼-inch; 6 brass petcocks, ⅜-inch, 12 brass oil cups; 212 gauge glasses; 118 feet galvanized pipe, 2-inch, 3 brass plugs, 1¼-inch; 800 pounds zinc plates; 4 feet tool steel, 1⅛-inch; 4 carpenter's rules; 1 trowel; 1 combination pipe vice; 12 shovels; 15 yards burlap; 1 reamer.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and SSE.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Signal: at 5.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] to fleet 708.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from SSE and SE by East.
At 10.10pm Empress line steamer sailed.
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26 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
J. Ferber, Gunner's Mate First-class, returned from liberty drunk, and by order of the Commanding Officer placed him under sentry's charge to sober.
17 men from the Kowloon Dock came on board at 7.30am to work in Engineering Department.
Signal: at 7.00am U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] to fleet 7.35.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned, J. Sorrell, Coal Passer, absent.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Had drill at landing party.
Absentees: over time J. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J. King, Private Marine.
Sent A. Shearer, Coxswain, in charge of Corporal Sinclair, to U.S.S. "Kentucky" for trial by General Court Martial.
General Court Martial met on U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 10.00am.
The Commanding Officer left the ship to call upon the German Admiral.
The Commanding Officer of H.B.M.S. "Terrible" called.
Received following stores: (see list [below]).
At 10.00am made signal numeral 2 and numeral 3.
B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, was placed in confinement on bread and water for 5 days, for disrespect to an officer.
A. Shearer, Coxswain, and witnesses for General Court Martial returned on board.
The General Court Martial was postponed for two weeks.
Received following signals: at 9.40am U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Detail a provost marshal for court today"; at 11.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book], "Corporal Sinclair, the man who brought the prisoner over, will act as provost marshal"; at 11.15am U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" 458.
At 12.00pm signaled coal report: numeral 85 and numeral 4.
P. O'Connor, Seaman, was placed under sentry's charge, having returned from liberty drunk.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
10 scalers, 6 coolies and 4 fitters from dockyard working on board in Engineer's Department.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
J. Sorrel, Coal Passer, absent over time and J. King, Private Marine, absent without leave.
Released from sentry's charge J. Ferber, Gunner's Mate First-class, and P. O'Connor, Seaman, they having become sober.
J. Dolan, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty drunk.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book] signaled 708.
Dockyard workmen left the ship at 5.00pm, and 6 coolies and 4 fitters returned at 7.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen left at 10.00pm.
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Received stores in Equipment Department: 1 coil hemp rope, 1¾-inch; 9 coils manila rope, various sizes; 56 pounds marline; 150 feet 2-inch flexible iron wire rope; 320 feet 1½-inch flexible iron wire rope; 2 packets sail needles; 1 sack charcoal; 1 side bellows leather; 1 side rigging leader; 5 gallons tar oil; 5 gallons coal tar; 5 gallons Stockholm tar; 24 assorted sister hooks; 3 gross brass grommets; 3 dies setting for number 3, 4 and 5; 1 set stencils and figures.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 4 spyglasses, off deck; 1 spyglass, medium power; 1 spyglass, high power; 2 binoculars; 1 brass sounding tube; 1 coil wire, sounding; 1 lead, sounding; 6 thermometers; 5 pounds cotton twine; 12 sail needles, number 14; 2 cocoa mats; 3 iron pails; 50 pounds concentrated lye; 10 pounds camphor; 25 pounds soda; 1 quart muriatic acid; 5 gauge glasses; 1 pair gas pliers; 100 sheets crocus cloth; 300 sheets emery cloth, assorted; 1 hand bellows.
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27 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds meat; 135 pounds vegetables; and 108 pounds bread. Unmoored ship and made preparations for going to Kowloon docks.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book] made signal 735.
20 dockyard workmen came on board at 7.00am to work in Steam Engineering Department.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Kowloon Dock tug came alongside and took line from our starboard bow at 8.30am.
Hove up starboard anchor.
Tug towed ship to buoy number 5, to which made fast with starboard chain.
Omitted quarters and drill on account of mooring ship.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Made routine signals as follows: at 10.00am 2 absentees and 3 sick; at noon 81 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
20 yard workmen on board in Engineer's Department.
Chin San, Mess Attendant, left ship on one week's leave.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
25 yard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in the Engineer's Department.
The water boat came alongside at 2.00pm.
Began taking water in Engineer's Department at 2.10pm.
A boarding officer from the Portuguese ship "Laire" [?] came on board at 2.00pm.
Received from L. Charles and Company in Engineer's Department: 200 slips litmus paper.
26 men from yard working in Engineer's Department.
Absent: over time J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J King, Private Marine.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Made out monthly money requisition.
Absent: over time J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J. King, Private Marine.
26 dock workmen left the ship at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with light rain.
Calm to light variable airs.
Absent: over time J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J. King, Private Marine.
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28 February 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, misty and rainy.
Calm.
Too misty to read uniform signal.
Made routine time signal at 7.30am.
28 yard workmen came on board to work in the Engineer's Department.
Absent: over time J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J. King, Private Marine.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain.
Light airs to breeze from SE to East.
Barometer rising.
48 yard workmen on board.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by gunnery instruction for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder Divisions.
Absentees: J. King, Private Marine, and J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Signals: U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" uniform same as yesterday; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 1 and numeral 3; and at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 77 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Generally cloudy, with rain first two hours.
Light to moderate breeze from East.
Barometer falling.
Yard workmen on board.
Published Summary Court Martial sentence of J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, and by order of the Commanding Officer placed him in solitary confinement, double irons, on bread and water for 15 days, full ration every 5th day, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $38.00, in accordance with Summary Court Martial sentence.
At 2.10pm German steamer "Nantan" came out of dry dock.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and cool.
Moderate to stiff breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters.
45 yard workmen on board until 5.00pm.
Absentees: J. King, Private Marine, and J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Moderate to stiff breeze from East.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR MARCH 1901
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1 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and cool.
Moderate to stiff breeze from East.
At 6.00am French river gunboat commenced hauling on marine railway.
At 6.45am British hospital steamer sailed.
At 6.30am German steamer "Nantan" towed away by yard tug.
Signal at 7.00am, U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] to fleet 735.
47 yard workmen on board at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Stiff to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: G.O. Garvin, Ordinary Seaman, slow, sulky and reluctant in obeying orders and insolence, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Ferber, Gunner's Mate First-class, tight from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; P. O'Connor, Seaman, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, remain on 2nd [conduct] class; F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, unfit for duty after liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Following absentee: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
60 dockyard workmen at work in Engineer's Department, 6 in Construction and Repair Department.
Workmen left the ship at 12.00pm.
At 10.00am made signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 1 and numeral 2.
At 12.00pm made signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 73 and numeral 4. Received following stores in Engineer's Department: (see list [below]).
Placed [G.O.] Garvin, Ordinary Seaman, in confinement on bread and water.
American steamer "Victoria" came in.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Sent guard boat on afternoon trip.
Made regular weekly inspections.
Magazine flood cocks were tested and found in good order.
At 3.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] signaled 513.
At 3.50pm started to unmoor ship to haul alongside of dock.
American steamer "Tacoma" left the harbor.
60 yard workmen in Engineer's Department and 6 in Construction and Repair [Department] came on board at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer steady.
Released from confinement A.B. Herness [Hernes in log-book], Seaman, and C.C. Comstedt, Seaman, their terms of confinement having expired.
Secured ship alongside wharf at dockyard.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Chinese revenue steamer "Li Kin" came in and anchored.
Dockyard workmen left the ship at 5.00pm.
Workmen came on board at 6.30pm to work in Engineer's Department.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] made signal 708.
Taking water from water boat in Engineer's Department.
Received 40 ton of water in Engineer's Department.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen left at 10.00pm.
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Received following in Engineer's Department: 6¼ pounds Garlock packing; 13¾ pounds Dragon packing; 15 pounds Peerless packing; 35¾ pounds asbestos, round, packing, ¼-inch, ⅜-inch and ⅝-inch; 12 asbestos manhole gaskets; 12 rubber pump valves.
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2 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
49 dockyard workmen in Engineer's Department and 8 in Construction and Repair Department came on board at 7.00am.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] signaled 735.
French gunboat "Avalanche" shifted moorings.
J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, absent.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds meat; 135 pounds vegetables; and 108 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Field day.
At 10.00am released John Dowd from confinement and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.
Made routine reports: at 10.00am 2 absentees, 2 sick; at 12.00pm 70 [tons coal] on hand, 3 expended.
Dynamo shut down on account of no water.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A. Jule, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Absentees over time: J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class [First-class in log-book], J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
At 11.00am shifted astern about 20 feet.
At 11.30am an Empress [line] steamer went in dock number 3.
48 dockyard workmen on board in Engineer's Department and Construction and Repair Department.
The French gunboat "Avalanche" hauled out of slip and moored outside of us at 10.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ENE.
Received in Engineer's Department: 38 tons fresh water.
Yard workmen on board in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, and J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.00pm the tug "Hesper" was launched by the dockyard authorities.
The German cruiser "Hertha" went alongside dock.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Secured ship after launching of tug.
Yard workmen on board in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments until 5.00pm.
High water at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
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3 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Flagship made following signals, which were repeated from U.S.S. "Oregon": annulling (859) send boat for mail; then U.S.S. "Bennington's" and U.S.S. "Oregon's" distinguish pennant (859) send boat for mail; uniform signal crew in dress blue, flat caps, Marines full dress, officers special full dress.
Liberty party returned at 7.30am.
Absent over time: H. Feeney, Coal Passer, J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, J.A. Pearson, Blacksmith, J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, and J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from East by North.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters and then held general muster.
Absentees: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H. Feeney, Coal Passer, R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and J.A. Pearson, Blacksmith.
By order of the Commanding Officer placed J. Regan, Coal Passer, in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days, for insolence to Master-at-Arms, and released B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, his term of confinement having expired.
Ten yard workmen working on board.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] numeral 6 and numeral 1; at 10.30am U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to fleet 680, 715; and at 12.00pm numeral 66 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East by North.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 3.55pm H.B.M.S. "Wallaroo" stood in.
Ten yard workmen on board.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East by North.
At 4.20pm Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" fired a salute of 13 guns, British ensign at fore.
Signal: at 5.35pm U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to fleet 708.
Ten yard workmen on board until 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East by North and East.
J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned from liberty 37 hours over time.
R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 13 5/6 hours over time and tight.
By order of the Commanding Officer placed him under sentry's charge to sober.
At 8.40pm found H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, drunk on board ship and placed him under sentry's charge to sober.
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4 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East.
H. Feeney, Coal Passer, returned on board 24 hours over time and J.A. Pearson, Blacksmith, 23 hours over time.
Liberty party returned, except W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, and F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman.
J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, and J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, absent over time.
115 yard workmen on board after 7.00am.
Signals: at 7.00am U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to fleet 699, 707, 714; and at 7.05am 680.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
No quarters on account of work going on.
Breaking out magazines forward and aft, and dynamo storeroom for the purpose of cleaning double-bottom compartments.
Dockyard workmen left the ship at 12.00pm.
The following punishments were awarded: (see list [below]).
Released from confinement G. Garvin, Ordinary Seaman, his term of confinement having expired.
Confined J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, in accordance with punishments warded.
The Commanding Officer of H.B.M.S. "Wallaroo" called on board.
Received following stores in Engineer's Department: 24 oil can spouts; 10 feet brass pipe; 6 brass petcocks; and 35 tons fresh water.
Received following stores in Equipment Department: 10 pounds white line; 4 serving boards; 4 turn buckles; 6 flint and steel.
At 10.00am made routine signals numeral 4 and numeral 2, at 12.00pm numeral 62 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Restowed magazines and dynamo storeroom.
French cruiser "Descartes" left the harbor.
115 dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
At 3.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] made signal 513.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Received following stores in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 6 scrubbing-brushes; 15 pounds white line; 12 dark lantern globes; 100 sheets sandpaper; 100 feet steel tape; 2 brass signal lanterns.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds fresh meat; 135 pounds fresh vegetables; and 108 pounds bread.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] signaled 708.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 37 hours over time, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Feeney, Coal Passer, 24 hours over time; 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, 13 5/6 hours over time, 4 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J.A. Pearson, Blacksmith, 23 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, under the influence of liquor on board ship, had been ship visiting, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, disobeying the orders of the Commanding Officer, 10 days' double irons.
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5 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" came in at 6.50am and anchored at man-of-war anchorage.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 7.00am, 100 in Engineer's Department, 17 in Construction and Repair Department.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
U.S.S. "Newark" saluted port [with] 21 guns, English ensign at main, then 15 guns, with English flag at fore.
English flagship returned salute.
U.S.S. "Oregon" fired salute of 13 guns, flagship U.S.S. "Newark" returned salute with 7 guns.
German flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, American flag at fore, U.S.S. "Newark" returned salute.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman.
Yard workmen engaged in repairs in all departments.
Broke out, and Hull Board inspected and found in good condition, the following compartments and bilges under them: equipment storeroom; fore hold; forward shell room; and tiller room.
Restowed fore hold and forward shell room.
Received in Engineer's Department: 35 tons fresh water.
At 11.25am F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman, and W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, returned 27¾ hours over time.
Received in Equipment Navigation Department the following stores: (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officer called upon the Senior Squadron Commander and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Newark".
Made routine signals as follows: at 10.00am 4 absentees, 2 sick; at noon 58 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
At 12.05pm the French gunboat "Avalanche" shifted moorings.
The British cruiser H.B.M.S. "Blenheim" came in and anchored at 1.00pm, and fired the following salutes: 15 guns, returned by British flagship; 13 guns, German flag at fore, returned by German flagship; 13 guns, American flag at fore, returned by United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
Received following stores: (see appended lists [below]).
J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, was brought off by shore police at 4.00pm, 56½ hours over time, a reward of $10.00 (Mexican) was paid for his apprehension and delivery on board.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds fresh meat; 135 pounds fresh vegetables; and 108 pounds soft bread.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
The yard workmen left the ship at 5.00pm, having been engaged on the following work: air ports in wardroom; coaling ports, forward and aft; Navigator's room; boat davits and skid boom; awning ridge pole; ventilators; door in coal bunker; ice machine space.
The German cruiser "Hansa" got under way and stood out.
Sent liberty party on shore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
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Stores received in Equipment Department: 18 pound rivets, copper, boat; 24 bolts and nuts, brass, air port; 42 lights, window glasses, assorted sizes; 12 locks, drawer; 6 locks, wardrobe; 40 pounds nails, wire, assorted; 15 pounds tacks, ⅝-inch, ¾-inch and 1-inch; 410 feet teak board, 1 inch x 12 feet; 168 feet teak board, 1½ inch x 12 feet; 510 feet Oregon pine; 50 pounds marine glue; 10 pounds white enamel; 2 primers Franklin lifebuoy; 1 tube Franklin lifebuoy; 2 hinges for water closet door; 2 oars, ash, 12 foot; 8 oars, ash, 13 foot; 6 oars, ash, 14 foot; 2 oars, ash, 15 foot; 8 oars, ash, 16 foot; 2 oars, ash, 18 foot; 2 rowlocks, brass; 1 set awls and tools in handle; 2 hinges for leadsman's platform B.
Stores received in Ordnance Department: 30 yards ravens duck; 5 pounds copper tacks, assorted; 5 pounds iron tacks, assorted; 6 padlocks; 28 pounds potash; 6 marine sponges.
Stores received in Equipment Navigation Department: 10 pounds insulating tape; 500 feet wire British Standard [Wire Gauge] number 28; 500 feet wire British Standard [Wire Gauge] number 26; 2 switches, 10 ampere; 100 feet bell wire; 18 Leclanché [La Clanche in log-book] cells; 6½ pounds gun sheet, 1/16-inch; 25 gauge glass gaskets; 5 pounds Garlock packing, ½-inch; 5 pounds vulcanized rubber, ¼-inch.
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6 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light Easterly airs.
Flagship made uniform signal 735, uniform same as yesterday.
Tested siren and steam whistle.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
At 8.10am H.B.M.S. "Arethusa" got under way, and at 8.45am went into dock at Kowloon.
At 11.30am H.B.M.S. "Firebrand" came in.
An officer of the French gunboat "Avalanche" called officially on the Captain.
At 8.15am British steamer "Sainam" ["Sainan" in log-book] was launched from marine railway.
At 9.00am Japanese steamer "Maizuru Maru" ["Maidzuru Maru" in log-book] came in, and at 9.30am Japanese mail steamer "Kawachi Maru" came in.
At 10.20am British steamer "Glenogle" got under way, and at 10.30am French steamer "Hué" hauled alongside dock.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, and F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman, 27¾ hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department] the following stores: (see appended list [below]).
Yard workmen on board.
Broke out after shell room, forward and after fixed ammunition rooms, and sail locker, and after the Quarterly Board inspected them, restowed.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 1 and numeral 3; and at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 55 and numeral 3.
Absentee: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
The Captain called officially on U.S.S. "Kentucky" and H.B.M.S. "Wallaroo", and exchanged calls with the Captain of H.B.M.S. "Blenheim".
The Captain of U.S.S. "Newark" called officially on the Captain.
Received in Equipment Department the following stores: (see appended list [below]).
The French steamer "Hué" hauled up on the marine railway.
Yard workmen working on board.
Signals: at 12.55pm flagship to fleet 513.
At 1.30pm served Summary Court Martial specification on J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Yard workmen on board.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 4.25pm Austrian steamer "Dunav" came in.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Signals: at 10.20pm U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Has Ensign Yarnell received any orders detaching him? If so, where has he been ordered to?"; at 10.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book], "Ensign Yarnell has received no orders detaching him".
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Stores received in Equipment Navigation Department: 3 dozen thumb tacks; 24 crow quill pens; 9 memo books, 6 inches x 9 inches; 2 gross elastic bands; 6 sticks sealing wax; 200 envelopes, note; ½ ream note paper; 4 penholders, crow quill.
Stores received in Equipment Department: 12 pads typewriter paper; 9 packs envelopes; 1 gross elastic bands; 1 blank book; 8 memo books; 12 sheets blotting paper; 24 memo pads; 6 sheets oil paper; 1 box carbon paper; 18 pads typewriter paper; 28 packs envelopes; 1 copy press bowl; 2 gross elastic bands; 2 gross pens; 6 inking pads; 3 typewriter erasers; 1 steel eraser; 2 box fasteners, paper; 24 lead pencils; 2 gross pens; 2 brushes; 6 typewriter erasers; 2 ream note paper; 500 envelopes; 1 rubber stamp.
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7 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair, with fog last four hours.
Calm.
Yard workmen came on board at 7.00am.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" at 10.00am fired a salute of 13 guns, English flag at fore.
J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, absent.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met on board at 10.45am, and adjourned at 11.30am.
Orders from the Senior Squadron Commander were delivered to Ensign H.E. Yarnell, detaching him from the U.S.S. "Yorktown" and ordering him to report to the Commander-in-Chief.
The following punishments awarded: F. De Cue [De Ceu in log-book], Private Marine, and H.W. Heish, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" fired a salute of 17 guns at 11.35am, English flag at fore.
Dockyard workmen left at 12.00pm.
Received 75 tons of fresh water in Engineer's Department.
At 10.00am made routine signals numeral 1 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 51 and numeral 4.
Broke out and red-leaded Paymaster's storeroom and hot hold.
Scraping and red-leading spots on ship's side.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received following stores in Steam Engineering Department: 35 pounds iron bolts and nuts; 50 pounds brass bolts and nuts; 5 pounds iron nuts; 2½ pounds brass nuts; and 65 pounds brass studs.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds fresh meat; 135 pounds vegetables; and 108 pounds fresh bread.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WNW to calm.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, absent.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East and NE.
Barometer rising.
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8 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE and East.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 7.00am to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from East.
Restowed Paymaster's Department storeroom aft.
Continued with rattlings and cementing spots on ship's side.
Released J. Regan, Coal Passer, at 9.00am and restored him to duty.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, omitted drills on account of repairs going on.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Made routine report at 10.00am: 1 absentee, 3 sick.
H.A. Wheeler, Coal Passer, was this day given an acting appointment as Plumber and Fitter to date from February 24, 1901.
The detail as lamplighter of [G.] La Barbe, Landsman, was revoked to date from March 1, 1901, and H. Smith, Landsman, was given same.
Received following signal from flagship: "Ships will take guard duty in turn, except Concord".
Made noon coal report: 48 [tons] on hand, 3 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Flagship made signal 513, "stand by scrubbed clothes".
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
Transferred G.F. Nunnely, Landsman, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, to U.S.S. "Concord".
The Admiral visited the ship.
Overhauled diving pump.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
J.W. Sorrel, Coal Passer, was this day declared a deserter to date from February 26, 1901.
Workmen from yard engaged in following work: boat davits and skid booms; cold storage room; coaling ports; ventilators; Navigator's room; cabin ports and lockers; armory and fixed ammunition room.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 131¼ pounds fresh meat; 131¼ pounds fresh vegetables; and 105 pounds bread.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Went to fire quarters.
Sent liberty party ashore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East.
Received in Engineer's Department: 75 tons fresh water, for use in boilers.
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9 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
Flagship made uniform signal: "Uniform same as yesterday".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East and ESE.
Yard force working about ship.
By order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, and J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, their terms of confinement having expired.
At 8.15am a French gunboat shifted anchorage.
At 9.00am the Occidental and Oriental [Steamship Company] steamer "Doric", with United States mail, came in.
The wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Newark" called on the Captain and the wardroom officers, and the wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Kentucky" called on the Captain.
The Captain of H.B.M.S. "Arethusa" called officially on the wardroom officers.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 0 and numeral 3; at 11.00am flagship to fleet numeral 427; at noon U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 45 and numeral 3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and hazy.
Light airs from ESE.
The wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Bennington" called officially on the Captain and officers.
By order of the Commanding Officer placed J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, in irons for 10 days, for disobeying the order of his Commanding Officer.
At 1.25pm the French gunboat "Avalanche" left the dock and tied up to buoy.
At 2.30pm the "Avalanche" sailed.
Yard force working about ship.
Received in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 104 pounds soft bread; 130 pounds fresh meat; 130 pounds fresh vegetables.
At 3.45pm French steamer "Hailan" came alongside dock.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and hazy.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Steamer "Hailan" hauled up on marine railway.
Yard force on board until 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
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10 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and hazy.
Calm to light airs from East by South and East.
Signals: at 7.00am flagship made uniform signal 680, 695, 714.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and WNW.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Crew was inspected at quarters.
U.S.S. "Buffalo" came in and anchored at 8.50am.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 0 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 42 and numeral 3.
Orders from the Commander-in-Chief were delivered to Ensign A. MacArthur, detaching him from the U.S.S. "Yorktown" and ordering him to U.S.S. "Buffalo" for duty.
Received in Engineer's Department: 73 tons fresh water.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from WNW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm made signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Buffalo" [AH in log-book], "Captain Taussig requests to be informed when it will be convenient for Captain Hutchins to receive from Yorktown twenty-two men to be transferred to Buffalo, signed Taussig".
Received in Paymaster's Department: 104 pounds fresh bread; 130 pounds fresh vegetables; and 130 pounds fresh meat.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW and WNW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Held divine service on board at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW by North to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
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11 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW and NNW to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 680, 714 and 692.
Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 7.00am to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
At 8.15am the English battleship H.B.M.S. "Ocean" fired a salute of 13 guns, with the American flag at the fore, which was returned by the flagship U.S.S. "Newark", with the English flag at the fore.
Released [from confinement] J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, in order that he could get ready for transfer.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Omitted drills on account of repairs going on.
The English ship H.B.M.S. "Terrible" got under way and stood out at 10.00am.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 6 signal halyard blocks.
Made routine report at 10.00am, 0 absentees, 4 sick, at noon made coal report, 38 [tons] on hand, 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from SE by East.
Published proceedings and sentence in case of John Sullivan, First-class Fireman.
Specification: in that the said John Sullivan, First-class Fireman, U.S. Navy, attached to and serving on board U.S.S. "Yorktown", Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, was absent without leave after his liberty had expired from seven hours and thirty minutes ante-meridian on the third day of March, nineteen hundred and one, to four hours post-meridian March 4th, 1901.
Sentence: solitary confinement for (10) days and to lose one month's pay, amounting to thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
Proceedings and sentence approved.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
John Sullivan was placed in confinement in accordance with above sentence.
Ensign E.T. Constien [Constein in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported for duty in accordance with Commander-in-Chief's order number 1452-S, dated Cavite, Philippine Islands, March 5th, 1901.
Naval Cadet C.E. Landram, U.S. Navy, reported for duty in accordance with the Commander-in-Chief's order number 1354-S, dated March 3rd, 1901.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds vegetables; 130 pounds fresh meat; and 104 pounds bread.
Received in Engineer's Department: 1 stock with ⅝-inch die; 48 iron bearing bars; 6 center grates for steamer; 2 side grates for steam cutter; and 65 double main boiler grate bars.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle breeze from SE by East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle breeze from SE by East.
At 10.30pm placed B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, and H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, in sentry's charge, they having been drunk on board ship not having been on liberty.
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12 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breeze from SE by East.
Water boat left ship at 6.00am, and another water boat came alongside at 7.00am.
Flagship made signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty at 8.00am, ½ hour over time and drunk.
F.H. Sutterberg, Second-class Fireman, absent over time.
H.B.M.S. "Argonaut" got under way and stood out at 6.30am.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE by East and East.
Barometer steady.
Sent A. Shearer, Coxswain, in charge of Corporal D. Wanless, and witnesses to U.S.S. "Kentucky" to attend General Court Martial.
Quarters at 9.30am.
F.H. Setterberg returned from liberty one hour over time.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 62 tons fresh water.
Awarded following punishments: (see list [below]).
Released from confinement B. Nugent, Chief Electrician.
Placed J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, in single irons for safe keeping, he having returned drunk from liberty.
Made signal at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3, at 12.00pm numeral 35 and numeral 3.
Board of Survey in Construction and Repair, and Equipment Departments, of which Lieutenant R.H. Leigh was senior member, met on board.
Placed C. Fields, Coal Passer, in confinement in accordance with punishment awarded.
Dockyard workmen left at 12.00pm.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds vegetables; 130 [pounds] fresh meat; and 104 pounds bread.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 1 set taps and dies.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
United States mail steamer "China" left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
At 4.20pm received signal from U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] (repeated by U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book]), "Send boat for officers".
Transferred to U.S.S. "Buffalo" the following men, with necessary transfer papers, bags and hammocks: (see list [below]).
Received from U.S.S. "Buffalo", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following men: (see list [below]).
Released J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, he having become sober.
Witnesses and prisoner returned from General Court Martial.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
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The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: T.W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, ⅓ hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman, J. Ellsworth, Landsman, smoking during inspection, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Thornton, Landsman, slow sweeping down, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C. Fields, Coal Passer, questioning the authority of Master-at-Arms, using profane language and insolence, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; F.H. Sutterberg, Second-class Fireman, 1 hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, drunk on board ship, disrated to Seaman Gunner.
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[Received the following men from] U.S.S. "Buffalo": O. Schlonga, Coal Passer; R.P. Teel, Chief Master-at-Arms; F. Seela, Coxswain; V. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class; C.D. Kay, Hospital Steward; J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman; E. Meissnest, Ordinary Seaman; C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman; J.H. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman; Richard Murphy, Ordinary Seaman; C.H. McBride, Ordinary Seaman; L.C. Proulx, Landsman; J. Platz, Landsman; H. Staub, Landsman; R.C. Spear, Ordinary Seaman; M. Sommers, Ordinary Seaman; J. Sammond, Coal Passer; J. Smedley, Coal Passer; F. Shefick, Coal Passer; W.G.A. Schwerin, Coxswain; J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class; E. Reilly, Coal Passer; T. Macken, Ordinary Seaman; J.A. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman; H.F. Morton, Ordinary Seaman; J.P. Mulvey, Ordinary Seaman; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman; S.G. Pierson, Landsman; T.F. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman; A. Podolsky, Ordinary Seaman; J. Staten, Landsman; E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman; E.J. Ryder, Coal Passer; T. Shea, Coal Passer.
Transferred the following men to U.S.S. "Buffalo": B. Nugent, Seaman Gunner; J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J.F. Barry, Coppersmith; M. Swanson, Boatswain's Mate First-class; J.H. White, Coxswain; O.E. Lofstrom, Quartermaster Third-class; G. Carlet, Coxswain; J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman; C. Rankin, Seaman; A.E. Ellison, Gunner's Mate Third-class; J.J. O'Brien, Machinist First-class; F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate; W. Farrell, Second-class Fireman; F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman; A.R. Shearer, Coxswain; A.A. Chambers, Coxswain; C. Fields, Coal Passer; W. Barry, Coal Passer; D. Ford, Coal Passer; J. Ferber, Gunner's Mate First-class; A.B. Herness, Seaman; T. Burgess, Water Tender.
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13 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00am flagship signaled 735.
Singled lines, preparing to go in dock.
Dockyard workmen came on board to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
H.M.S. "Alacrity" came out of dock and anchored off Hong Kong at 9.00am.
H.M.S. "Centurion" went in dock at 10.30am.
H.M.S. "Arethusa" came out of dock and anchored off Hong Kong at 9.30am.
A Japanese cruiser came in and anchored off Hong Kong at 9.20am, fired a 21 gun salute, English ensign at main, which was answered by the port gun for gun, a 15 gun salute, English ensign at fore, which was answered by H.M.S. "Tamar" gun for gun, a 13 gun salute, American ensign at fore, which was answered by United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" gun for gun.
At 9.00am this vessel was towed to dry dock number 2 by shipyard tug, going into dock at 10.00am.
Working parties from shipyard employed aboard during watch in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 32 and numeral 3.
Ship's draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 14 feet 8 inches.
Received in Engineer's Department: 65 tons fresh water.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
English steamer "Empress of Japan" stood out to sea at 12.40pm.
Paid monthly money to all divisions.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Kentucky" made an official call aboard.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 129 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh meat; 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
Shipyard working parties aboard in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzle last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
J. Staten, Landsman, was placed under sentry's charge to await action, for being drunk aboard ship.
Thomas Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was placed under sentry's charge to await action, for being under the influence of liquor aboard ship.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs and breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, was found to be absent from ship without leave.
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14 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling first part.
Light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Liberty party returned.
Shipyard working parties aboard from 7.00am, employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" was towed over to buoy off shipyard at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and hazy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: C. Green, Ordinary Seaman, fighting, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, and T. Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty, single irons to await trial by Court Martial; T. Howard, Oiler, attempting to smuggle liquor to prisoners, single irons to await trial by Court Martial.
At 10.00am placed T. Howard, Oiler, under sentry's charge to await action, he having attempted to smuggle liquor to a prisoner.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 1 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 0 and numeral 32.
At 9.15am received signal from flagship "Commanding Officer repair on board".
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from East to calm.
The following officers reported on board as members of [Board of] Survey on Hull: Lieutenant Dorriety, senior member; Lieutenant Holmes; and Ensign Warble.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 150 pounds fresh meat; 150 pounds fresh bread; and 120 pounds fresh bread.
At 4.30pm John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, returned on board drunk, he having been absent from the ship without leave since 1.00pm.
He was placed in single irons under sentry's charge to await trial by a Court Martial.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absent without leave: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
Yard workmen left the ship at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
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15 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Opened up forward shell room and stationed man to watch workmen, and he is to be relieved for meals.
Absent without leave: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
Uniform same as yesterday.
The following named men returned at 7.50am, 20 minutes over time: M. Kieley, Seaman; F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman; T. Broderick, Apprentice First-class; and Burd, J, Ordinary Seaman.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, [J.A.] Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 1 and numeral 4.
Dockyard workmen left the ship at 12.00pm.
At 12.00pm made signal numeral 32 and numeral 0.
Released from confinement J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman.
Broke out equipment storeroom to facilitate work on ship's bottom.
Specifications for Summary Court Martial were delivered at 9.30am to Thomas Howard, Oiler, Thomas Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, and Jesse Staten, Landsman.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Exercised 2nd and 3rd Divisions in boat under oars.
Broke out paint locker and hot hold.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds fresh meat; and 130 pounds fresh vegetables; and 104 pounds bread.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Quarters at 5.00pm, [J.A.] Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight [8am to meridian in log-book]:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
H. Smith, Landsman, was found on board at 9.00pm under the influence of liquor and was placed under sentry's charge to await action.
M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, was found to be absent from the ship without leave at 8.00pm.
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16 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
M. Coyle, [Hospital Apprentice], returned on board at 12.30am.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling last hour.
By order of the Commanding Officer M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, and H. Smith, Landsman, were placed in single irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial, the former for unauthorized absence from ship, the latter for being drunk on board ship.
Received in Engineer's Department: 85 pounds iron bolts and nuts; 25 pounds brass bolts and nuts; 3 gross brass machine screws with nuts; 25 pounds brass studs; 100 main boiler grate bars.
The Commanding Officer called upon United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
H.M.S. "Centurion" came out of dock and anchored off Hong Kong at 10.30am.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" went in dock at 11.45am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 1 and numeral 4; at noon numeral 32 and numeral 0.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 1.00pm for the trial of T. Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, T.M. Howard, Oiler, and J. Staten, Landsman.
The following changes in rating were made by the Commanding Officer: (see list [below]).
Specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial were delivered to M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, for unauthorized absence from ship, and to H.F. Smith, Landsman, for being drunk aboard ship.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds fresh meat; and 143¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm.
Shipyard working parties aboard employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
The Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, adjourned at 4.30pm until Monday at 9.00am.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
H.M.S. "Terrible" stood into anchorage off Hong Kong at 5.45pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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Changes in ratings.
K. Forsborn, Coxswain, detail as Coxswain of steamer revoked, March 12, 1901.
W.G.A. Schwerin, Coxswain, detailed as Coxswain of steamer, March 13, 1901.
C. Boyle, Boatswain's Mate First-class [to] Chief Boatswain's Mate, March 13, 1901.
T. Tallaksen, Gunner's Mate Second-class [to] Gunner's Mate First-class, March 13, 1901.
K. Forsborn, Coxswain [to] Boatswain's Mate Second-class, March 13, 1901.
M. Kieley, Seaman [to] Gunner's Mate Third-class, March 13, 1901.
F. Miller, Shipwright [to] Carpenter's Mate Third-class, March 13, 1901.
E.W. Dawson, Apprentice First-class [to] Gunner's Mate Third-class, March 13, 1901.
P. O'Connor, Seaman, detail as Captain of Hold revoked, March 12, 1901.
P. O'Connor, Seaman [to] Coxswain, March 13, 1901.
R.A. Driscoll, Ordinary Seaman [to] Seaman, March 13, 1901.
R.A. Driscoll, Seaman, detailed as Captain of Hold, March 13, 1901.
M. Houlihan, First-class Fireman [to] Water Tender, March 13, 1901.
J.J. Nolan, Coal Passer [to] Second-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
G.A. Bailey, Coal Passer [to] Second-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
H. Feeney, Coal Passer [to] Second-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
F. Barry, Coal Passer [to] Second-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
B.N. Shirley, Second-class Fireman [to] First-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
J.J. Delaney, Electrician Second-class [to] Electrician First-class, March 13, 1901.
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17 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant first part, overcast, cloudy and rainy last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
J. Feeney, Private Marine, and E. Ryder, Landsman, overstaying liberty.
U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Published Articles of War at general muster.
Absent over time: J. Feeney, Private Marine, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
E. Ryder, Landsman, returned at 9.00am, ¾ of an hour over time.
A Board of Medical Survey, C.T. Hibbett, Surgeon, senior member and Passed Assistant Surgeon R.M. Kennedy and Assistant Surgeon Spear members, met on board to hold survey on Lieutenant Howard Gage, U.S. Navy.
The Commanding Officer inspected ship.
Made routine reports, at 10.00am 3 absentees and 4 sick, at noon 32 [tons coal] on hand, 0 expended.
J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
Absent over time: J. Feeney, Private Marine, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Absent without authority: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
A chaplain from shore held service on board.
Absent over time: J. Feeney, Private Marine, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Absent without leave: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
A few yard workmen were working on stern outside and the shafts and the construction work inboard.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
At about 8.15pm J. Dolan, Coal Passer, and C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, and E. Wise, First-class Fireman, were placed under sentry's charge to await trial by Court Martial, they being drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty.
At 9.30pm J. Feeney, Private Marine, returned on board 14 hours over time.
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18 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast.
Light breeze to light airs from East.
Flagship made signal 735, uniform same as yesterday.
Restowed hammocks in nettings.
Absentees: over time C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman; without leave J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent.
The following punishments were awarded: J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, 14 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, smoking out of hours, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; E. Wise, First-class Fireman, J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, and C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty, single irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met on board at 9.00am and adjourned at 10.30am.
Orders from the Senior Squadron Commander were delivered to Lieutenant Howard Gage, detaching him from the U.S.S. "Yorktown" and ordering him to report to the officer in charge of the U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokohama.
At 10.30am charges and specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial were delivered to C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, E. Wise, First-class Fireman, and J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman.
At 10.00am made routine signal numeral 2 and numeral 5, at 12.00pm numeral 32 and numeral 0.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds fresh vegetables, and 143¾ pounds fresh meat.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
No quarters on account of rain.
German gunboat "Jaguar" came in and anchored at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy and rainy.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
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19 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party returned.
[C.] Britten, Coal Passer, absent.
At 7.00am made signal 735.
Dockyard workmen on board at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by physical drill and instructions for all divisions in marching.
J. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Barrett, Landsman, F.G. Weisz, Apprentice First-class, J. Mulvey, Landsman, F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, and F. Sutterberg, Second-class Fireman, loitering about the yard when going to water closet, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C. Britten, First-class Fireman, ½ hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
A Summary Court Martial, of which C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.15am for the trial of E. Wise, First-class Fireman, J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, and C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class.
The Court adjourned at 11.15am, having completed these cases.
By order of the Commanding Officer C.R. Green, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" came out of dock at 9.40am, and moored to buoy off dock number 2.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Jaguar" moored to buoy off dock number 3 at 9.00am.
H.M.S. "Aurora" went into dock number 1 at 11.00am.
Made following routine signals: at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 6; at noon numeral 32 and numeral 0.
Shipyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
English gunboat [left blank] came in and anchored off Hong Kong at 4.00pm.
Shipyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 143¾ [pounds] fresh meat; 143¾ [pounds] fresh vegetables; 115 [pounds] fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
T. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, received this day a permanent appointment as Chief Gunner's Mate.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" came in and anchored at 7.45pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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20 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" went alongside U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 7.30am.
Shipyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
H.M.S. "Terrible" got under way and stood out at 8.50am.
An American schooner and an American steamer came in at 8.55am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent over time C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, absent without authority J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
H.B.M.S. "Endymion" came in at 10.35am.
Exercised crew at setting up and marching on the dock.
Made routine report at 10.00am: 2 absentees; 3 sick.
The Commanding Officer called upon the Admiral and the British Vice-Admiral.
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in cases of John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, and Jessie Staten, Landsman, U.S. Navy.
Specifications in case of John Dowd, Second-class Fireman: under the influence of an intoxicant on board ship and being absent from duty without leave from 11.30am to 4.00pm, March 14th, 1901.
Sentence: solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for (10) ten days, with a full ration every 3rd day, and to lose (2) two months' pay, amounting to sixty (60) dollars.
Approved by Commanding Officer and Senior Squadron Commander.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay is referred to Secretary of Navy.
Specification in case of Jessie Staten, Landsman: drunk on board ship about 5.00pm, March 13th, 1901, not having been on liberty.
Sentence: solitary confinement for (10) ten days and to lose (1) one month's pay, amounting to sixteen (16) dollars.
Sentence approved by Commanding Officer and Senior Squadron Commander.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay is referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, and Jessie Staten, [Landsman], were placed in confinement in accordance with above sentences.
John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, was placed in cell and Jessie Staten, [Landsman], in alleyway.
Transferred J. Sullivan, [First-class Fireman], from cell to alleyway.
Made noon report of coal: 32 [tons] on hand; 0 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
The American mail per "Nippon Maru" arrived at 1.00pm.
Received following stores in Engineer's Department: 5 pounds brass nuts, ¼-inch; 12 pounds brass buts, ½-inch; 24 pounds brass nuts, ⅝-inch; 30 pounds iron bolts and nuts, ½-inch x 4½ inches.
The calling committee called upon the following ships: U.S.S. "Oregon", U.S.S. "Newark" and H.M.S. "Whiting".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Absent: over time C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman; without authority J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
The German gunboat "Jaguar" went alongside of dock astern of us.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
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21 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" went alongside U.S.S. "Oregon" at daylight.
Flagship made uniform signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
Absentees over time: C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Burns, Private Marine.
Absent without leave: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drills.
Absentees: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, J. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Burnes, Private Marine.
Scraping spars and spar-colored paintwork preparatory to painting.
Dockyard workmen on board working in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Lieutenant C.A. Carr, ordered by Senior Squadron Commander to supervise repairs in Steam Engineering Department, on board.
The Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff [H.M.S. in log-book] "Jaguar" called on board.
At 10.00am made routine signal numeral 3 and numeral 3, at 12.00pm numeral 31 and numeral 1.
U.S.S. "Pompey" came in.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal general 513.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 1 pair diving shoes.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Russian battleship came in at 4.30pm and anchored at man-of-war anchorage.
Proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of Thomas Marmaduke Howard, Oiler, U.S. Navy, were published, for attempting to smuggle liquor to a prisoner.
He was sentenced to solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for (10) ten days, with full ration every third day, and to lose two months' pay, amounting to seventy-four dollars ($74.00).
Thomas M. Howard, Oiler, was placed in confinement in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial.
Russian battleship fired following salutes: 21 guns, British flag; 15 guns, British flag; 13 guns, United States flag.
The salutes were returned by the Naval Station, H.B.M.S. "Centurion" and United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Absentees: J. Burns, Private Marine, J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, J. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
Continued work on propeller shafts at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
J. Burnes, [Private Marine], returned from liberty 16½ hours over time.
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22 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
Dockyard workmen on board at 7.00am to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
H.M.S. "Whiting" came out of dock at 9.00am.
H.M.S. "Firebrand" went in dock at 10.30am.
The Commanding Officer made an official visit on Seiner Majestät Schiff "Jaguar".
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the following cases: (1) Martin Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, U.S. Navy, specifications: absent from ship without leave from 8.00pm on March 15th till 12.30am on March 16th, and having in his possession the only key to the dispensary during this time; sentence: solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for 10 days, with full ration every 3rd day, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $40.00.
Case (2): Howard F. Smith, Landsman, U.S. Navy, specifications: drunk aboard ship at 9.00pm on March 15th and not having been ashore; sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days and to lose 1 month's pay, amounting to $16.00.
Case (3): Thomas Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, U.S. Navy, specifications: drunk aboard ship about 8.45pm March 13th, 1901, and not having been ashore; sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days and to lose 1 month's pay, amounting to $36.00.
The proceedings and sentences in each case were approved by the Commanding Officer and the Senior Squadron Commander.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay being referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
Martin Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, Howard F Smith, Landsman, and Thomas Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, were placed in confinement in accordance with above sentences.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Burnes, Private Marine, 16½ hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
Received in Equipment Department: 1 package assorted fishing lines; 50 assorted fishing leads; 1 package assorted fish hooks.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 31 and numeral 0.
Dockyard working parties employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; 141¼ pounds fresh meat; and 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
A Russian battleship stood into anchorage off Hong Kong at 6.00pm, fired a 21 gun salute, English ensign at main, which was answered by port, gun for gun.
Dockyard working parties employed during watch in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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23 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Occasional rain showers.
At 8.00am Russian man-of-war fired salutes as follows: 15 guns, English flag at fore; 13 guns, United States flag at fore.
Salutes were returned by H.M.S. "Centurion" and United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
At 9.05am H.M.S. "Aurora" came out of dock and went to Hong Kong.
At 10.25am a Portuguese man-of-war entered the harbor and saluted the port with 21 guns, shore battery returned the salute.
Portuguese man-of-war saluted English Vice Admiral with 15 guns, and the American Admiral with 13 guns, salutes were returned by H.M.S. "Centurion" and United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
At 10.00am the Admiral transferred his flag to U.S.S. "Kentucky".
The Russian ship fired a salute of 7 guns for their Consul, with Russian flag at fore.
Yard workmen engaged on work in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Absent without authority: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
Absent over time: C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Made routine reports: at 10.00am 2 absentees, 2 sick; at noon 31 [tons coal] on hand, 0 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Yard workmen continued on ship's work.
Put on last coat of Rahtjens' compositions of anti-fouling composition number 3.
Finished overhauling 8 valves in Construction and Repair Department, and 15 in Engineer's Department.
Renewed all zinc rings.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Yard workmen continued work.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absent: without authority J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman; over time C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Flooded dock to top of keel blocks at 10.30pm.
J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, was declared a deserter to date from March 13, 1901.
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24 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock, and moored off Kowloon
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Began flooding dock at 5.45am.
Opened all sea valves, found them in good condition.
Found gland in rudder head leaking badly.
Delayed getting out of dock until this had been repaired.
Floated at 6.40am.
Draft forward 11 feet 11 inches, aft 14 feet 8 inches.
Ship, when floated, had 2° list to port.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NE and East.
Barometer rising.
Hauled out of dry dock at 10.15am, and secured to buoy with starboard chain at 10.20am [9.20am in log-book].
No quarters on account of work securing ship.
At 8.25am sent signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book], "Please repeat to flagship, we are out of dock"; at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 2; at 11.00am U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "By order of the Senior Squadron Commander the Oregon is repeating ship for the [Isla de] Luzon, Yorktown and Bennington until further orders"; at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 31 and numeral 0.
Steamer "Nippon Maru" went in dry dock number 1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SE by East.
Barometer falling.
German gunboat "Jaguar" went into number 2 dry dock.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Started fires in boiler A at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE by East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Made preparations to receive collier on port side.
Started dynamo at 7.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned, J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, and G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, absent.
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25 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
Collier U.S.S. "Pompey" came alongside at 6.30am.
Secured collier at 7.00am.
Began coaling ship, took on board about 9 tons before 8.00am.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling last hour.
A Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant Bryan, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.00am on survey in Construction [and Repair] Department.
Engaged in coaling ship from the United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey", taking in during watch about 150 tons, in all about 157 tons.
Received in Engineer's Department: 33 tons fresh water; and 110 grate bars.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; 141¼ pounds fresh meat; and 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
By order of the Commanding Officer, T. Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, T. Howard, Oiler, H. Smith, Landsman, were released from confinement, their term of confinement having expired.
Sent following signals: at 10.00am numeral 3 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 29 and numeral 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Engaged in coaling ship.
Finished at 3.45pm, taking in during watch about 160 tons, in all about 310 tons.
United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" stood out to sea at 3.20pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" shoved off at 4.30pm and anchored off Hong Kong.
R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 25 hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
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26 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" hauled away from dock at 7.00am, and went in dock number 1 at 8.00am.
United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" went alongside U.S.S. "Newark" at 6.30am.
Making preparations to go alongside U.S.S. "Bennington", towed alongside U.S.S. "Bennington" at 7.00am by dockyard tug.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from East.
Finished mooring ship, doubled all the lines.
Mustered at quarters at 9.20am, absent over time: C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class,.
At 8.30am an English man-of-war left the harbor.
At 10.20am G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned on board 34⅓ hours over time.
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in cases of Charles Henry Handyside, Apprentice First-class, Edward Wise, First-class Fireman, and John Joseph Dolan, First-class Fireman.
Specification: that they were at or about 8 hours and forty five minutes ante-meridian on the 17th day of March 1901 drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty.
Sentence: solitary confinement for (10) ten days and to lose one month's pay, amounting to twenty-one ($21.00) dollars, thirty-six ($36.00) dollars and thirty-five ($35.00) dollars respectively.
The above named men were placed in confinement in accordance with the above sentence.
Made routine reports: at 10.00am 2 absentees, 3 sick; at noon 334 [tons coal] on hand, 3 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Cleaning ship.
Yard workmen working on boat davits, steam pipes to evaporator and pumps, and on the Navigator's room and armory and wardroom ports.
Absent over time: C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Stopped steam pump and dynamo at 3.00pm on account of having no water.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Cleaning ship.
Water boat came alongside at 5.00pm.
Started dynamo and steam pump to wash down deck.
Omitted quarters.
Absent over time: C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
8pm to midnight:
Clear, and calm to light airs from East.
Shut down dynamo at 9.00pm on account of no water.
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27 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Scrubbed decks and paintwork, started deck pumps at 5.30am.
Tested siren and steam whistle.
Flagship made signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
No quarters on account of work.
Cleaning all paintwork inside and out.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 1 and numeral 3, at 12.00pm numeral 331 and numeral 3.
Started dynamo at nine [o'clock].
C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, was declared a deserter from March 17, 1901.
Dockyard workmen working in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
At 3.30pm flagship made signal 513.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Stopped dynamo and banked fires in boiler A at 3.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Started dynamo at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and overcast, with drizzle, pleasant.
Light airs from East.
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28 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, foggy.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer falling.
At 7.30am flagship made signal 735.
Dockyard workmen on board at 7.00am in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R. Thornton, Landsman, not obeying orders and insolence, 3 days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, 25 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, 3 months' additional 3rd [conduct] class; G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 34⅓ hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J.J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, and A. Akers, Ordinary Seaman, going to potato locker on forecastle out of uniform; one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Barrett, Landsman, not answering call, one day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 3rd [conduct] class.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 328, numeral 3.
No drill on account of repairs.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
U.S.S. "Newark" was towed alongside of dock at 4.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables; 141¼ pounds fresh meat.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" shoved off from alongside U.S.S. "Newark" at 2.00pm, and stood out to sea.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, and E. Wise, First-class Fireman, were released from confinement in consideration of confinement previous to the approval of sentence by Court Martial.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling first part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, 28 March 1901.
Sir:
In compliance with Article 1639, U.S. Navy Regulations, we have the honor to make the following report of the docking of this ship.
1. The ship was last docked at dock number 2, Kowloon, China, March 13 to 24, 1901.
2. The date of previous docking was May 1 to 4, 1900.
3. The itinerary of the ship between dockings is annexed to this report.
4. The distance traveled was 8636 miles, average speed 9.45 knots.
5. The ship has not remained long enough in any port to determine data concerning local growths and fouling.
The latter five months were spent in tropical waters along the coast of Luzon, Philippine Islands.
6. The bottom was covered with a growth of barnacles of various stages of development, and a short frondous seaweed.
(a) At the water line the barnacles were few in number, the growth of sea-grass about eight inches long.
(b) At the turn of bilge the barnacles were large, close together and the grass short and frondous.
(c) Near the keel, the same.
(d) At entrance was noted the greatest fouling, of the same character as (b) and (c).
7. The ship's paint was not in good condition.
At the previous docking, one coat of anti-corrosive and two coats of anti fouling were applied.
The anti-fouling paint was nearly all gone, and when the barnacles were scraped off, but little of the anti-corrosive was left.
8. Pits [Pitts in log-book] and scales were noted along the water line, especially under the small drains that are not fitted with lips.
Amidships about four feet below the water line, and extending about ten feet forward and ten feet aft of the gangway openings, the pitting was especially marked.
Under the hawse holes the upper edges of the garboard strakes and the lower edges of the third strakes were worn very badly from the chafe of chains, the caulking edge of plates being reduced to one-eighth of an inch in some places.
Chafing battens were placed at the laps of the garboard and next two strakes of plating on both sides, extending from just forward of the hawse holes to the bill boards.
The flat keel plate forward was found badly worn from the anchor catching under the forefoot, the plate being entirely gone in some places.
A shoe was placed extending from the scarf of garboard strakes and ram bow aft twenty feet.
It is recommended that as soon as practicable, the bower anchors now on board be replaced by others of at least ten inches less breath between the pees.
The port bilge keel was distorted from the ship taking the ground at Marangas in November, 1899.
The butts of the bilge keel plates had started and the keel was full of water.
The keel plates were unriveted, the keel straightened, riveted and butts recaulked.
Indentations of the bottom plating were noted on the port side between frames numbers 15 and 17, and frames 45 to 61 (bilge keel) and on the starboard side between frames numbers 51 and 65.
9. The ship's bottom was cleared of scale and rust as far as practicable without chipping, the pits [pitts in log-book] filled with magnetic composition, and the hull painted with one coat each of Rahtjens' [Rohtjen's in log-book] compound number 1, number 2 and number 3.
10. At previous docking one coat of anti-corrosive number 1 and two coats of anti-fouling number 3, Red Hand brand, were applied.
11. The atmospheric conditions while the ship was in dock were seven days overcast and damp with occasional rains, and four days clear weather, average temperature 62.5 degrees [Fahrenheit], barometer 30.24 [inches].
When the last coat of paint was applied, the weather was clearing after passing rain showers.
Very respectfully,
[Signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy; W.H. Standley Lieutenant, U.S. Navy; H.C. Dinger Ensign, U.S. Navy.
The Commanding Officer.
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Itinerary of U.S.S. "Yorktown" from May 4, 1900, to March 24, 1901.
Ports Visited |
Days in Port |
Days at Sea |
Shanghai |
39.5 |
2.0 |
Chefoo |
3.1 |
0.7 |
Taku |
0.3 |
1.0 |
Chefoo |
6.1 |
0.7 |
Taku |
2.7 |
0.5 |
Chang Shan Channel |
2.7 |
0.3 |
Port Arthur |
0.5 |
0.3 |
Chang Shan Channel |
0.7 |
0.3 |
Chefoo |
0.2 |
0.3 |
Chang Shan Channel |
0.1 |
0.6 |
Taku |
0.9 |
0.7 |
Chang Shan Channel |
0.4 |
0.2 |
Chefoo |
2.7 |
0.2 |
Main Tau Straits |
0.9 |
0.6 |
Taku |
0.8 |
0.9 |
Chefoo |
6.5 |
0.3 |
Chefoo |
24.2 |
1.1 |
Taku |
24.0 |
1.0 |
Chefoo |
2.0 |
6.9 |
Cavite, Philippine Islands |
7.3 |
0.4 |
Batangas |
0.2 |
0.2 |
Rosario |
0.2 |
0.3 |
Santa Cruz, Marinduque |
1.0 |
0.3 |
Batangas |
6.0 |
2.1 |
Binangonam |
4.7 |
0.2 |
Binangonam |
0.5 |
0.2 |
Polillo |
1.0 |
0.2 |
Polillo |
1.9 |
0.3 |
Binangonam |
1.5 |
0.1 |
Agos River |
0.1 |
0.1 |
Binangonam |
2.0 |
0.1 |
Misua |
4.5 |
0.2 |
Mauban |
0.1 |
0.1 |
Atimonan [Antimonan in log-book] |
1.8 |
2.5 |
Corregidor [Island] |
0.2 |
0.2 |
Cavite |
9.2 |
0.9 |
Sual |
0.6 |
0.5 |
Salomague |
2.0 |
0.7 |
Musa Bay |
1.0 |
0.1 |
San Pio V |
1.6 |
0.3 |
Aparri |
2.0 |
0.8 |
Vigan |
2.0 |
0.2 |
Laoag |
0.6 |
0.2 |
Vigan |
4.4 |
0.5 |
San Fernando |
1.0 |
0.4 |
Salomague |
8.8 |
0.1 |
Vigan |
6.7 |
0.1 |
Salomague |
3.8 |
0.2 |
Salomague |
1.7 |
0.1 |
Vigan |
0.9 |
0.2 |
Vigan |
2.7 |
1.0 |
Olongapo |
3.2 |
1.0 |
Dagupan |
2.7 |
0.3 |
San Fernando |
1.7 |
0.3 |
Kabalitian Island |
0.6 |
0.5 |
Dagupan |
0.5 |
0.4 |
San Fernando |
0.4 |
0.2 |
Dagupan |
0.1 |
0.5 |
Vigan |
1.5 |
0.1 |
Salomague |
4.0 |
0.1 |
Vigan |
0.5 |
0.4 |
San Fernando |
1.8 |
0.2 |
Dagupan |
1.6 |
0.2 |
San Fernando |
10.0 |
0.2 |
Dagupan |
1.6 |
0.4 |
Vigan |
4.0 |
0.2 |
Laoag |
0.4 |
0.2 |
Vigan |
5.9 |
0.3 |
San Fernando |
0.9 |
1.0 |
Cavite |
6.8 |
3.0 |
Hong Kong |
33.0 |
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1st Endorsement
U.S.S. "Yorktown"
Hong Kong, China
29 March 1901.
APPROVED AND FORWARDED
[Signed by] E.D. Taussig
Commander, U.S. Navy Commanding.
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29 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with passing rain first part.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
H.M.S. "Aurora" and H.M.S. "Taku" stood out to sea at 7.30am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, misty and rainy.
Calm.
Painting masts and cowls [cowles in log-book] of ventilators.
Touching up spots with red lead.
Omitted quarters.
Dockyard workmen working on boat davits, wardroom and cabin ports, cold storage room and in Engineer's Department.
At 8.00am flagship made signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
Paymaster's Clerk George Hudson left the ship on 5 days' leave.
At 11.30am the collier U.S.S. "Saturn" came in and anchored.
Made routine signals: at 10.00am 1 absentee, 1 sick; at noon 324 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, absent over time without leave.
Received from dockyard the whaleboat.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
H.M.S. "Whiting" left the harbor.
His Majesty's torpedo boat came in and anchored.
Received in Engineer's Department: 20 feet ¼-inch brass wire.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; 141¼ pounds fresh beef; and 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
The German cruiser "Jaguar" came out of dock at 3.30pm.
At 3.30pm flagship made signal 513, stand by scrubbed clothes.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with occasional rain showers.
Calm to light variable airs.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Started pumps for fire hose.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant.
Dockyard workmen removing boat davits, working on Navigator's room and office, wardroom and cabin ports, cold storage room and in Engineer's Department.
Received in Engineer's Department: 1 can rubber cement; 5 pounds asbestos round packing; 6 pounds sheet asbestos; 50 pounds asbestos composition; and 21 pounds usidurian [packing].
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
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30 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from NE.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" came in and anchored near U.S.S. "Oregon" at 6.30am.
The ash bucket fell down from top of hoist and cut J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and T. Shea, Coal Passer, on the head.
At 7.00am flagship made uniform signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Foggy and overcast.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received on board in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 1 azimuth circle; and 1 set drawing instruments.
Painting masts.
At 10.00am made routine signal numeral 1 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 319 and numeral 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 18 corn brooms.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 113 pounds bread; 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables; and 141¼ pounds fresh meat.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, Ah Fong, Landsman, absent.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
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The following named men were this day rated: R. Corley, Ordinary Seaman to Coal Passer, from March 27th, 1901; T. Macken, Ordinary Seaman to Coal Passer, from March 27th, 1901; M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, disrated to Ordinary Seaman at his own request, to date from March 28th, 1901; J. Mulvey, Ordinary Seaman, rated Hospital Apprentice, March 28th, 1901.
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31 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
At 7.00am flagship made signals 670, 695, 718, at 7.20am annulling 670, at 7.35am 672.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisions and ship inspection by the Commanding Officer.
Ah Fong, Landsman, and J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Oregon", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: B.M. Shirley, First-class Fireman; N.E. Jury, Second-class Fireman; and [F.] De Curtoni, Coal Passer.
Church party aboard U.S.S. "Newark" from 10.30am till 11.45am.
By order of the Commanding Officer R. Thornton, Landsman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Received in Equipment Department: 4 stop jars.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 4; at noon numeral 315 and numeral 4.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 10.00am general 680.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Newark" from 2.00pm till 4.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds bread; 141¼ pounds fresh beef; and 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Russian flagship fired a 7 gun salute, French flag at fore, at 4.40pm.
Reverend White of Hong Kong held divine service at 6.00pm.
Visiting party aboard United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Received from U.S.S. "Oregon", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following men: B.M. Forbet, Coal Passer; R. Fidlar, Coal Passer; and C.J. Wood, Coal Passer.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR APRIL 1901
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1 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 614, 80, 699.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from East to variable.
Light rain showers.
Painting masts, smokestack and ventilators.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Omitted drills on account of repairs.
Absent over leave: J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, and Ah Fong, Landsman.
At 10.00am made routine signals: 2 absentees; 4 sick.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.30am officially and went on board U.S.S. "Kentucky" as senior member of the Naval Examining Board to meet on that vessel.
Received the following signal from the flagship: "Men to be transferred to the Zafiro will be sent over after supper".
A Board of Survey, Lieutenant W. Gill senior member and Ensign C. Nelson and Boatswain J.E. Murphy members, came on board at 11.15am to hold survey on paint on hull in Construction and Repair Department.
At noon made routine signals: 311 [tons coal] on hand; 4 expended.
Yard workmen working on boat cradles, wardroom ports, Navigator's room, cabin and cabin ports, cold storage room and in Engineer's Department.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from East.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha" went out of dock and moored to buoy in stream at 1.10pm.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" went into dry dock number 1 at 2.30pm.
Painting over red-lead spots and scraping waterways.
Yard workmen continued work of forenoon.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 113 pounds bread; 141¼ pounds each of beef and vegetables.
Received in Engineer's Department: 1 box pens; 30 sheets carbon paper.
At 3.00pm flagship made signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent over time: Ah Fong, Landsman, and J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class.
Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice, U.S. Navy, reported at 6.00pm in obedience to Commander-in-Chief's order number 1919-S, dated Cavite, Philippine Islands, March 26, 1901, delivered April 1, 1901.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
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2 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light airs from East.
At 6.00am H.M.S. "Centurion", H.M.S. "Alacrity" and a torpedo boat got under way and left the harbor.
Flagship made uniform signal at 7.00am, uniform same as yesterday.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" hoisted guard flag.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
No quarters on account of work going on.
Cleaning out and painting hammock nettings.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 3 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 307 and numeral 4.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 9-1/9 pounds ⅝-inch Salamander packing; 6-1/9 pounds ½-inch Salamander packing; 400 pounds waste.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Paymaster's Clerk G. Hudson returned from leave.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Continued work on hammock nettings and scraping paint work.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" left the harbor at 12.50pm.
German gunboat "Jaguar" got under way at 3.50pm, and moored to buoy at man-of-war anchorage.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, Ah Fong, Landsman, and J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm, and continued work in Construction and Repair Department at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
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The following punishments were awarded: H. Smith, Landsman, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman, carelessly dropping paint pot from aloft, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman, slow in answering call, 2 days' extra duty, one month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; H. Staub, Ordinary Seaman, slow in answering call, one day's extra duty, one month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, carelessly running ash whip, injuring two persons, 5 days' extra duty; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F. Peterson, Seaman, using profane language at mast, 2 days' bread and water [in] solitary confinement; F. Peterson, Seaman, using threatening language to another person in the service, 2 days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water.
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3 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party returned at 7.00am.
Flagship made signal 735.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments, came on board at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
No quarters on account of work aboard ship.
Russian battleship "Sevastopol" ["Sevastpool" in log-book] stood out to sea at 10.30am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 3 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 303 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Gunner's gang lifted all the main batteries out of trunnion seats, and cleaned trunnions and seats.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J. Gill, Gunner's Mate Third-class, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, and Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, absent from ship with out leave.
Ah Chee, Cabin Cook, left the ship on 3 days' leave.
Visiting party aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Visiting party from United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, returned from liberty 84½ hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, returned from liberty 38 hours over time.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
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4 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" anchored off Hong Kong.
Liberty party returned.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
The German cruiser "Hansa" fired salute of 21 guns, English flag at main, which was returned by shore battery.
English battleship H.B.M.S. "Ocean", Portuguese cruiser and Russian battleship fired salutes of 13 guns, with German flag at fore.
These salutes were returned by the German flagship "Hansa".
Crew engaged in smoothing cement spots and priming side.
Omitted quarters on account of painting.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant.
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, was placed under sentry's charge to sober, he having returned over time drunk.
Yard workmen engaged on the following work: wardroom ports; cabin work and ports; boat cradles; Navigator's room and office; cold storage room; and Engineer's Department.
Made following over time signals at 10.00am: 1 absentee; 2 sick.
At 12.00pm [made coal report]: 299 [tons] on hand, 4 expended.
The English transport "Chingtu" came in and anchored at 10.30am.
At 10.30am the French gunboat "Styx" came in and anchored.
Accidentally lost overboard: 1 brass belaying pin.
The following officers were appointed a board to, and did count the Mexican [dollars] on hand in the Paymaster's Department: G.D. Costigan, Passed Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Navy; W.H. Standley, Lieutenant Junior Grade, U.S. Navy; and Naval Cadet C.E. Landram, U.S. Navy; finding $13524.55 Mexican on hand.
The English steamer "Tartar" from Vancouver anchored at 11.00am.
Received following stores in Equipment Department: 2 gross number 9 eyelets and rings; 18 thimbles; and 1 letter.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and hot.
Light airs from East.
Continued painting, and yard workmen continued work of forenoon.
By the Senior Squadron Commander's order number 457-S, Lieutenant C.A. Carr was this day relieved from additional duty in connection with the repairs to U.S.S. "Yorktown", he having turned over all necessary data to Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice, U.S. Navy.
An English hospital ship came in and anchored at 3.00pm.
The Admiral came on board at 4.00pm, and left at 4.05pm.
At 3.30pm flagship made signal "Stand by scrubbed hammocks".
English gunboat came in and anchored at 4.00pm.
Overhauled and refilled recoil cylinders of poop 6-inch guns.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Continued work of painting red-lead spots.
Yard workmen continued work of forenoon.
Mustered at quarters.
Served out clean hammocks.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
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5 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Flagship made uniform signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
Sent hammocks ashore to be scrubbed.
8am to meridian:
Mostly cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Kentucky" came out of dry dock at 8.45am, and anchored at man of war anchorage.
United States mail steamer "Coptic" came in.
No quarters on account of work going on.
Touching up and preparing white paintwork for painting.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 2 and numeral 1.
Dockyard workmen working in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
At 12.00pm made signals numeral 293 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Saturn" went alongside U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 12.20pm.
Italian cruiser "Calabria" came in and anchored at 12.35pm.
"Calabria" fired salute of 21 guns, British flag [at main], which salute was returned by the Naval Station.
Made weekly inspections, the magazine flood cocks were tested by Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, and worked well.
Overhauled, cleaned out and refilled recoil cylinders of 6-inch guns of 2nd Division.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
At 3.30pm flagship made signal to fleet: 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentee: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant.
American ship "Paul Revere" came out of dock.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain, heavy thunder and lightning.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
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6 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy first 3 hours.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Dockyard workmen on board at 7.00am, working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Russian battleship "Poltava" left at 7.20am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
By order of the Commanding Officer F. Petersen, Seaman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Received in Equipment Department: 200 pounds Rahtjens' paint; 40 gallons raw oil; 40 gallons boiled oil; 2 hundredweight white lead; 3 hundredweight white zinc; 2 hundredweight yellow paint.
The Commanding Officer [of] H.M.S. "Hermione" made an official call on board.
The Medical Officer vaccinated the men in the late U.S.S. "Buffalo" draft.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 1 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 291 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light drizzling.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty [party] went ashore at 1.00pm.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 117 pounds fresh bread; 146¼ pounds fresh beef; and 146¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
By order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement the following: (see appended list [below]).
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and foggy, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Received in Engineer's Department: 38 ton fresh water.
Ah Chee, Cabin Cook, returned from three days' leave.
F. Seela, Coxswain, was this day given an acting appointment as Boatswain's Mate Second-class, to date from this date.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, absent from ship overstaying liberty, and also J. Fidlar, Coal Passer.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Lieutenant J.C. Leonard reported in obedience to Senior Squadron Commander's orders number 448-S.
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Meridian to 4pm:
By order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, and restored him to duty, by reason of orders to transfer him to U.S.S. "Oregon", and revoked from this date his acting appointment as Electrician Second-class and disrated him to Seaman, for being asleep and drunk on watch on March 11, 1901, for which offense he was in confinement awaiting trial by Court Martial.
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7 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" stood out to sea at 6.00am.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
Held general muster, absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, and J. Fidlar [Fiddlar in log-book], Coal Passer.
Sent church party to United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
Made sick report: 2 absentees and 2 sick.
Made routine coal report: 287 [tons] on hand and 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
Loaned steamer to U.S.S. "Bennington" to tow whaleboat with draft of men for U.S.S. "Oregon".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast squally and rainy.
Light to moderate variable breezes.
Transferred the following draft of men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, to U.S.S. "Oregon": T.J. Flynn, Quartermaster Third-class; P. O'Connor, Coxswain; C.E. Carns, Second-class Fireman; W.J. Kane, Seaman; J.B. Shields, Chief Machinist; E. Wise, First-class Fireman; P. Jensen, First-class Fireman; and H. Reagan, Seaman.
Shore people held divine service on board at 6.00pm.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, and J. Fidlar, Coal Passer.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, squally and rainy.
Light airs to moderate variable breeze.
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8 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, squally and rainy.
Moderate to stiff breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, and J. Fidlar, Coal Passer.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Moderate breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
No quarters on account of rain.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 45 [pounds] dryer.
Portuguese cruiser left the harbor.
Received from U.S.S. "Oregon" the following men, with bags and hammocks: F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class; J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class; J. Lyon, First-class Fireman; A.L. McLaughlin, Machinist Second-class; F.J. Walcott, Coxswain; J.A. McCarthy, Seaman; G. McCafferty, First-class Fireman; and M. Hart, Second-class Fireman.
Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, was declared a deserter to date from March 29th, 1901.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Painting berth deck.
At 10.00am sent signals numeral 1 and numeral 2, at 12.00pm numeral 283 and numeral 4.
At 10.15am Chinese revenue cutter went on the slip.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Dockyard workmen employed in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
English hospital ship "Carthage" left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J. Fidlar, Coal Passer, absent.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
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9 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
German gunboat "Jaguar" left the harbor at 6.15am.
Dockyard workmen came on board to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
No quarters on account of working about ship.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 72 brass pump springs; and 18 furnace iron liners.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 9.45am for the trial of J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, for overstaying liberty.
The court adjourned at 10.20am, having completed the case.
H.M.S. "Ocean" went in dock number 1 at 10.00am, and H.M.S. "Linnet" went in dock number 3 at 10.30am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 1 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 279 and numeral 4.
French gunboat "Argus" ["Orcus" in log-book] came over to dockyard at 11.30am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining last part.
Light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Overhauled and refilled recoil cylinders of the forward 6-inch battery.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 118 pounds bread; 147½ pounds fresh meat; and 147½ pounds fresh vegetables.
Received in Engineer's Department: 20 tons fresh water; and the following stores (see list [below]).
Transferred to U.S.S. "Oregon", with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers: R. Townsend, Master-at-Arms Third-class.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J. Fidlar, Coal Passer, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
H.M.S. "Aurora" stood out to sea at 5.45pm.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
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The following named man was this day discharged from this vessel and from the United States Naval Service, on account of services being undesirable.
Amount due and paid $38.38: Ah Ping, Mess Attendant.
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Received following stores in Engineer's Department: 35 pounds iron bolts and nuts, ⅝-inch x 1½-inch; 30 pounds iron washers, ⅝-inch; 150 pounds water gauge glass grommets; 100 pounds white zinc; 100 pounds white lead; 30 gallons boiled linseed oil; 100 pounds soda; 18 scoop shovels; 2 Stillson [Stilson in log-book] wrenches, 6-inch; 1 oil stone; 6 dust brushes; 18½ pounds brass bolts and nuts, ⅞-inch; 10 pounds brass nuts, ⅞-inch; 7 pounds iron washers, 1¼-inch; 10 pounds copper wire, ⅛-inch; 10 pounds brass wire, number 12; 100 brass split pins; 11 metal water buckets; 8 padlocks; 56 pounds red lead; 5 gallons boiled linseed oil; 12 elbows, 1-inch; 10 couplings, 1-inch; 2 globe valves, 1¼-inch; 10 nipples, 1¼-inch; 10 brass plugs, ½-inch; 8 brass unions, 1-inch; 3 brass unions, 1¼-inch; 1 Metropolitan injector, 2½-inch; 2 Stillson [Stilson in log-book] wrenches, 10-inch; 2 dozen hacksaw blades, 12-inch; 6 carpenter's rules, 2-foot.
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10 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Liberty party returned.
J. Lyons, Second-class Fireman, overstaying liberty.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha" stood out to sea at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent over time: J. Fidlar, Coal Passer, and J. Lyons, Second-class Fireman.
Scraping and painting forward berth deck, wardroom and cabin.
Painting steerage country.
Ship's force engaged in this work.
Yard painters painting wardroom mess room and bright woodwork on deck.
Yard workmen working on wardroom and cabin ports and in Engineer's Department.
At 10.00am made routine signal: 2 absentees and 2 sick.
At 10.50am the French gunboat "Styx" got under way and came over to dock side.
The Commanding Officer returned on board at 10.30am, having completed duty as president of the Naval Examining Board.
At noon made coal report: 275 [tons] on hand; 4 expended.
Issued monthly money to crew.
2nd and 3rd cutters' crews getting boats ready for painting.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, rainy and squally.
Calm to light airs from East.
Continued work of forenoon watch.
Absentees same as in forenoon watch.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds bread; and 147½ pounds meat and vegetables.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Omitted quarters on account of work going on.
The Italian cruiser "Stromboli" came in at 5.00pm, and fired a salute of 21 guns, English flag at main.
This salute was answered from shore battery.
The "Stromboli" anchored at 5.15pm.
The Italian [cruiser] fired salute of 7 guns, with Italian flag at fore.
Absent over time: J. Fidlar, Coal Passer, and J. Lyons, Second-class Fireman.
Ah Chou, Wardroom Cook, returned from 5 days' leave.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light to moderate breeze from East.
Hauled fires in steamer at 9.00pm.
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11 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to moderate breeze from East to ENE.
The United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 6.20am, and after anchoring to swing went alongside U.S.S. "Oregon".
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
No quarters on account of work going on.
Smoothing ship's side.
Painting spars and spar-colored paintwork.
Dockyard workmen on board working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 19¾ pounds paper brass.
Hoisted steamer to try cradles.
J. Burnes, Private Marine, having been found on duty under the influence of intoxicants, was by direction of the Commanding Officer placed under sentry's charge to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
Gene Ting, Mess Attendant, was enlisted to date from April 9th, 1901.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 2 and numeral 2, at 12.00pm numeral 272 and numeral 3.
English cruiser H.M.S. "Arethusa" left the harbor at 10.20am.
English gunboat H.M.S. "Linnet" came out of dock at 10.45am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Continued painting spar-colored paintwork.
Dockyard workmen at work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 20 sacks flour (1000 pounds).
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 448 pounds red lead.
Proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, were published.
For overstaying leave, he was sentenced to solitary confinement for ten days and to lose one month's pay, amounting to thirty-seven dollars and thirty-six cents ($37.36).
English gunboat H.M.S. "Linnet" left the harbor at 4.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzle.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
Absentees over time: Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, and J. Lyon, First-class Fireman.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Gentle to moderate breeze.
Barometer steady.
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12 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Gentle breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party returned, W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, absent.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
No quarters on account of rain and repairs.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
F. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, and J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, and F. Beik, Private Marine, were confined in accordance with punishment awarded.
W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, returned from liberty 4 hours over time.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 3 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 268 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Made weekly inspection of all bilges.
The magazine flood cocks were tested and worked well.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Japanese steamer "American Maru" came in at 6.20pm.
By orders of the Commanding Officer released from sentry's charge J. Lidman, Seaman, he being sober.
Absentees over time: Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, [R.] Fidlar, Coal Passer, and J. Lyons, First-class Fireman.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
The following punishments were awarded: F. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, 38 hours over time, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, disobeying orders of coxswain of steamer, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform in steamer, one day's extra duty; F. Beik, Private Marine, questioning the authority of orders of Master-at-Arms and using vile language to a petty officer, 5 days' single irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, overstaying leave to visit U.S.S. "Bennington", 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
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13 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
S.W. McMahon, Water Tender, overstaying liberty.
8am to meridian:
Overcast.
Light Easterly airs.
Barometer rising.
Painting ship with ship's force.
Yard workmen scraping and varnishing bright woodwork, cabin chairs, wardroom chairs and table, and wheel.
Omitted quarters.
Absentees: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyon, First-class Fireman, S.W. McMahon, Water Tender, and Ah Sow, Mess Attendant.
H.M.S. "Hermione" [H.M.S. "Hermion" in log-book] got under way at 9.30am, and came over to Kowloon dockside and anchored.
The Italian cruiser "Stromboli" fired a salute of 13 guns, English flag at fore.
U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" shoved off from the dock and anchored in the stream.
The French gunboat "Styx" left dock and went alongside dock.
At 10.00am signaled: 4 absentees; and 2 sick.
H.M.S. "Ocean" came out of dock number 1 at 10.25am.
At noon made coal report: 265 [tons] on hand; 3 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from East.
Continued work of forenoon.
U.S.S. "Oregon" got under way and stood out, with homeward-bound pennant flying, at 1.00pm.
The Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company [P.M. (Pacific Mail) in log-book] steamer "Coptic" left the harbor at 2.00pm.
Absentees same as in forenoon watch.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds bread; and 147½ pounds fresh meat and vegetables.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Continued work of previous watch.
Omitted evening quarters and muster.
Absentees same as in previous watch.
Yard workmen caulking in double bottom compartment D-5.
Steamer had to haul fires in 5.30pm trip on account of no water.
She was towed alongside by U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon's" launch.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
S.W. McMahon, Water Tender, returned on board 12¾ hours over time.
Yard workmen continued work of previous watch up to 10.30pm.
Gave steamer another trial trip and found her all right.
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14 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Absentees over time: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, and Ah Sow, Mess Attendant.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentees: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, and T. Howard, Oiler.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 6 and numeral 2, at noon numeral 261 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer falling.
U.S. Army transport "Burnside" came in.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Foggy, with heavy fog last hour.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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15 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Heavy fog, clearing up somewhat toward last part of watch.
Barometer rising slowly.
Liberty party returned, except K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J. Ryder, Coal Passer, and G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
H.B.M.S. "Ocean" left the harbor.
Absentees over time: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, T. Howard, Oiler, G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Ryder, Coal Passer, and K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instruction.
The following men were absent from the ship without authority: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyon, First-class Fireman, Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, T. Howard, Oiler, G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Ryder, Coal Passer, and K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
J. Lyon, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 148 hours over time, T. Howard, Oiler, 27 hours over time.
By order of the Commanding Officer T. Howard, Oiler, was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Received in Equipment Department: 7 bath tubs.
At 11.00am was towed by dockyard tugs to buoy number 5.
H.M.S. "Hermione" came out of dock at 8.30am.
English gunboat stood out to sea at 9.20am.
French gunboat "Argus" ["Arcus" in log-book] went up on the ways at 12.00pm.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 8 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 257 and numeral 4.
Dockyard men employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Moored to number 5 buoy at 12.40pm.
U.S. Army transport "Burnside" moored to buoy off dock number 1 at 3.00pm.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Dockyard men employed in Engineer's Department.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, and Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, were this day declared deserters.
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The following punishments were awarded: H. Schaefer, Landsman, M. Kieley, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 24 minutes over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Driscoll, Ordinary Seaman, R. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, J. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, ⅓ hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, 4 hours over time and tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; S.F. McMahon, Water Tender, 12¾ hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, repeated absence from station while on messenger watch, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
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16 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, and A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, returned from liberty 46½ hours over time.
Liberty party returned, J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, J. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and W. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, overstaying liberty.
G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned 24 hours over time.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's Department.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Absentees over time: W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, J. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and J. Ryder, Coal Passer.
Exercised crew at landing force during 1st drill period, and at boats under oars during 2nd drill period.
The following named men this day enlisted: Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, to date from April 13th, 1901; and Ah Cha, Mess Attendant, to date from April 15th, 1901.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
A.B. Fitzpatrick, [Landsman], and R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, were confined for 5 days on bread and water.
Made routine signals: at 10.00am 5 absentees, 0 sick; at noon 253 [tons coal] on hand and 4 expended.
Received signal from U.S.S. "Newark", "Commander Taussig repair on board, signed McCalla".
The Commanding Officer went on board U.S.S. "Newark" in obedience to signal.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East by North.
Absentees same as in forenoon watch.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breeze from ESE to East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
Absentees same as in forenoon watch.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, returned at 11.00pm, 15½ hours over time.
Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan went ashore on duty to attend J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, who was in the Civil Hospital on shore, he having been injured on shore.
Yard workmen finished work in Engineer's Department and left the ship at 10.00pm.
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The following punishments were awarded: T. Howard, Oiler, 27 hours over time and tight, 8 days' extra duty, 2 months' 4th [conduct] class; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, A.B. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; M. Coyle, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 3rd [conduct] class; F.G. Weisz, Apprentice First-class, loafing on berth deck and impertinent, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class.
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17 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from South by East.
J. Ryder, Coal Passer, returned on board at 6.50am, 47⅓ hours over time.
Started fires in B and C boilers at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Mostly overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from East by South.
Barometer nearly steady.
Rigged in 2nd and 3rd cutter, and secured all boats for sea.
Quarters at 9.30am, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, absent.
Had collision drill and exercised divisions at great gun drill.
J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, returned 28 hours over time.
Released J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, F. Beik, Private Marine, and J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, their terms of confinement having expired.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 1 and numeral 1, at 12.00pm numeral 247 and numeral 6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
At 12.45pm made signal to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book], "Request to be excused from guard duty on account of steam trial", U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Permission granted".
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] made signal 513.
Italian cruiser "Calabria" left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from East by North.
Boarding officer from H.B.M.S. "Ocean" called on board.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear.
Light airs to breezes from East and NE.
Barometer steady.
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18 April 1901
At Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Mostly cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light drizzling first part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters and battery instruction.
Overhauled battery.
A boarding officer from Italian cruiser "Stromboli" made an official call aboard.
H.M.S. "Humber" stood over to Kowloon at 8.30am.
H.M.S. "Ocean" stood out to sea at 9.45am.
French gunboat "Vipère" ["Viper" in log-book] anchored off Hong Kong at 9.30am.
H.M.S. "Lizard" anchored off Hong Kong at 11.00am.
U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" stood out Western entrance at 11.00am.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, was released from confinement, in consideration of confinement previous to trial by Summary Court Martial.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 0; at noon numeral 240, numeral 7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, and with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Overhauled battery.
U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came in and anchored off dockyards at 2.25pm.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on H.M.S. "Hermione" and Italian vessel "Stromboli".
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Newark" and U.S.S. "Concord" made official calls aboard.
Received in Equipment Department: 200 pounds shellac; and 50 gallons alcohol.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Delivered specifications of trial by Summary Court Martial to J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, at 2.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
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The following punishments were awarded: J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, 28 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, 2 months' additional 4th [conduct] class.
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19 April 1901
At Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling first part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty.
Variable light airs to light breeze.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by boat drill under oars.
Absent over time: R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman.
The following punishments were awarded (see list [below]) by the Commanding Officer.
Overhauling boat gear and boat boxes.
Broke out and restowed gear stowed on the gallows frames.
Cleaning out cofferdams around fireroom hatches.
The following signals were made: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] general signal numeral 1 and numeral 0; at 10.30am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Please send boat for your men"; at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] general signal numeral 236 and numeral 4.
At 10.45am U.S.S. "Newark" left the wharf at Kowloon Docks and moored nearby to a buoy.
The Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Lizard" and the Italian cruiser "Stromboli" called on board.
Meridian to 4pm:
Generally overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.30pm R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board under the influence of liquor and 5 hours over time, and was placed under sentry's charge.
At 12.40pm a Portuguese cruiser came in and anchored near the Kowloon Docks.
Received in Construction [and Repair] Department: 38 pounds 5/16-inch rubber gasket for air ports.
Cleaning cofferdams around fireroom hatches.
The following signals were made: at 12.35pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Please send Lieutenant Bryan and Chief Carpenter's Mate Hamburger to the Yorktown at 1.30"; at 2.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Please send boat for Lieutenant Bryan".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
Cleaning cofferdams around fireroom hatches.
Went to fire quarters at 5.00pm, and secured at 5.48pm.
At 4.15pm the Russian torpedo boat destroyer "Kit" came in from Saigon and anchored, and at 7.20pm another Russian torpedo boat destroyer came in and anchored.
The following signals were made: at 5.15pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [L in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" (repeated from U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book]), wigwag, "If Captain Taussig is on board he will please [repair] on board this vessel"; At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] general signal, Russian flag, 4070 (telegraphic), 6370, 2632, 6377, 4473, 8787, 4896 (telegraphic), 5507 (geographic).
At 7.30pm R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, was released from sentry's charge and restored to duty.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and misty.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
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The following punishments were awarded: W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, out of uniform on watch, one day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 4th [conduct] class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, H. Smith, Landsman, J. Staten, Landsman, J. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, neglect of duty in securing boat, 5 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 4th [conduct] class (1st case), 5 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 3rd [conduct] class (2nd case and 3rd case), and 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class (4th case), respectively; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, not in uniform when answering extra duty call, one day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; H. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, noisy on quarter deck, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, having rain suit in his possession, did not report to division officer, evidently trying to steal it, 5 days' double irons; F. Petersen, Seaman, not reporting rain hat in his possession to division officer, 5 days' double irons; J. Connolly, Landsman, hat in his possession which he did not report to division officer, 5 days' double irons; J. Connolly, Landsman, not cleaning gun brightwork, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; M. Coyle, Ordinary Seaman, not reporting rain hat in his possession to division officer belonging to rain coat man, evidently trying to steal it, 5 days' double irons; H. Childs, Apprentice Second-class, making false reports, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
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20 April 1901
At Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to variable light breezes.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Variable light airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
Aired bedding.
Cleaning ship.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 117 pounds fresh bread.
The Russian torpedo boat destroyer "Korietz" ["Coriez" in log-book] came in and anchored.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light passing shower.
Light variable airs.
An officer from the Russian torpedo boat called at 8.30am to return our boarding call of yesterday.
Cleaning ship.
Piped down aired bedding at 10.00am.
Made routine report at 10.00am: 0 absentees; and 1 sick.
Received on board from U.S.S. "Newark" in Paymaster's Department: 100 white hats.
Issued white hats to those men who did not have any.
Made noon coal report: 232 [tons] on hand; 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Touching up bare spots and blacking deck plates.
Captain B.H. McCalla called upon the Commanding Officer.
The Commanding Officer of the Russian torpedo boat "Kit" ["Kitz" in log-book] called upon the Commanding Officer.
Ensign H.C. Dinger called upon the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Lizard" and the Russian torpedo boat "Kit" ["Kitz" in log-book] to say that the Commanding Officer would not be able to return their calls.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
Omitted setting up drill.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
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21 April 1901
At Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to light variable airs.
A French mail steamer came in and anchored at 6.30am.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 117 pounds fresh bread; and 146¼ [pounds] fresh meat and vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
Absent over time: J. Foye, Electrician Second-class, and J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs and breezes.
Barometer rising slowly.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentees: J. Foye, Electrician Second-class, and J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class.
The Captain inspected the ship and crew at quarters.
Published Articles for the Government of the Navy.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 2 and numeral 1.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
At 11.25am U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] made signal 3724.
At 12.00pm made signals numeral 228 and numeral 4.
Released A.B. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, and R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, their term of confinement having expired.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 200 pounds rubber gasket.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
English hospital ship "Glavia" [?] left the harbor.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class, and J. Foye, Electrician Second-class, returned from liberty 11 hours over time.
Held divine service on board from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
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22 April 1901
At Hong Kong, and at sea
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Mostly overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs to breezes.
Barometer falling.
H.B.M.S. "Lizard" left the harbor at 6.30am.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills as follows: 1st Division rifles; 2nd Division single sticks; 3rd [Division] first aid to the wounded and battery instruction; Powder Division instructions; Marine Guard instructions and Colt's automatic gun.
Received in Engineer's Department: 13 tons fresh water.
H.M.S. "Humber" anchored off Hong Kong at 8.15am.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn" at 10.00am.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Newark" and U.S.S. "Bennington" made official calls aboard.
Engaged in making preparations for getting under way.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 223 and numeral 5.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Ryder, Coal Passer, and H. Childs, Apprentice Second-class, were released from confinement, their terms having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs to gentle breeze from South.
Barometer falling.
Received on board: 41 sacks of mail from Hong Kong post office; and 3 sacks from U.S.S. "Newark", for transportation to Manila.
Engaged in making preparations for getting under way.
Turned over main engines and reported all ready at 2.55pm.
Got under way at 3.15pm and stood out to sea on various courses through Lye Mun Pass.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers at various speeds.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were released from confinement: M. Coyle, Ordinary Seaman, J. Connolly, Landsman, F. Petersen, Seaman, W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, and restored to duty; and J. Burns, Private Marine, and made prisoner at large.
Made following signals: at 1.55pm interrogatory 1211; U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 3.05pm affirmative.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light to gentle breezes from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming with boilers A, B, C and D.
Steering various courses while adjusting compasses until 5.25pm, when took departure from Waglan [Island] light [bearing] N47°W, distant 15 miles.
Set course S41°E and put over patent log, reading 55.0.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up drill and collision quarters.
Exercising seamen, ordinary seamen and apprentices at heaving the lead.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Course S41°E (per standard compass), steaming under boilers A, B, C and D, making about 11 knots.
Provisioned all boats for sea.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 98.
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8pm to midnight:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer rising.
Steering course S41°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] four boilers.
Sighted light of steamer going to Northward at 10.15pm.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 90.
The following punishments were awarded: A. Jule, Apprentice First-class, out of uniform, no jumper, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, wearing white hat turned down, two days' extra duty, [reduced to] third [conduct] class; J. Burd, Ordinary Seaman, wearing white hat turned down, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C. Green, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform on forecastle, no jumper, one day's extra duty, 1 month's additional third [conduct] class; R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, 5 hours over time and tight, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class, J. Foye, Electrician Second-class, 11 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
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Charge and specification of charge preferred by Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers, United States Navy, Commander-in-Chief United States Naval Force on the Asiatic Station against Joseph A. McCarthy, Seaman, United States Navy.
Charge: conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.
Specification: in that the said Joseph A. McCarthy, a Seaman in the United States Navy, attached to and serving on board the United States ship "Yorktown", lying at Cavite, Philippine Islands, did, at or about nine hours ante-meridian on the twenty-seventh day of May, nineteen hundred and one, use obscene and abusive language toward Roland P. Teel, Chief Master-at-Arms, United Stated Navy, this to the prejudice of good order and discipline.
Approved: [signed by] Fred Rodgers, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Commander-in-Chief U.S. Naval Force on the Asiatic Station.
U.S.S. "Yorktown", Cavite, Philippine Islands, 30 May 1901.
Delivered: 5.00pm.
You are notified that you are to be tried before a General Court Martial, of which Commander T. Porter, U.S. Navy, is president.
[Signed by] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
Lye Mun Pass is also known as Lei Yue Mun.
Waglan Island is also known as Wang Lang Island.
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23 April 1901
At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 19.60, Long 116.87
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and misty, with light and gentle breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S41°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.6.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming with boilers A, B, C and D.
Scrubbed clothes.
Cleaned ship.
At 6.50am changed course to S31°E, patent log reading 94.8.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 109.2.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from South.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
Course S31°E (per standard compass), steaming with boilers A, B, C and D, making speed test.
At 10.30am set deck clock ahead 15 minutes.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Equipped landing force in heavy marching order.
Drilled company.
Carpenter's gang with sailmaker fitting new hammock cloths.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, out of uniform, no neckerchief, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 110.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steering course S31°E.
Sounded drill at 1.15pm.
Exercised all divisions at sighting.
Exercised apprentices at signals and ordinary seamen at heaving lead.
Third Division had practice with gallery rifle on poop.
Average steam 104 [pounds], revolutions 111.2.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors and physical drill.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S31°E (per standard compass), at 115.7 revolutions.
Average steam 118 [pounds].
Exercising ordinary seamen and apprentices at heaving the lead.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
At 6.30pm began to let fires die out in boiler D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 98.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Smooth sea.
Barometer rising.
Disconnected boiler D at 8.15pm, letting fires die out.
Course S31°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, B and C.
The moon set at 10.45pm.
Average steam 96 [pounds], revolutions 90.
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24 April 1901
At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.35, Long 119.29
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, steering course S31°E.
Smooth sea.
Bright starlight.
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 88.5.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S31°E (per standard compass), at 90.5 revolutions till 6.35am, then various courses, swinging ship with port helm.
Average steam 115 [pounds].
8am to meridian:
Hazy and warm.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Went to general quarters at 9.12am, all division reported [ready] in 10 minutes, secured at 9.55am.
Swinging ship for compass deviation until 8.48am, when put over patent log, reading 73.6, and set course S31°E.
At 9.50am changed course to S22°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 83.2.
Sighted smoke of steamer 2 points forward of starboard beam at 9.30am.
Set clocks ahead 13 minutes at 10.47am.
Served out clothing and small stores.
Scraping topmasts.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 94.4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer falling.
Course S22°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, B and C.
Land in sight on port bow and beam all the watch.
Touching up spots inside, and scraping and varnishing topmasts.
Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 93.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to calm.
Barometer steady.
Steering course S22°E.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 94.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S22°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 96.4.
Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light sighted at 7.45pm, bearing SE.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to gentle breeze from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
At 10.30pm changed course to S20°E, patent log reading 9.8.
At 11.00pm changed course to S44°E (per standard compass), put over patent log, reading 14.8.
Sighted steamer's masthead light on port bow at 8.45pm.
Sighted steamer's light 2 points on port bow at 10.15pm.
Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] light abeam at 9.58pm, distant 4.1 miles.
Moon set at 11.35.
Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 93.7.
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25 April 1901
At sea, and at anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear, bright starlight.
Smooth sea.
Gentle to stiff breezes from East.
At beginning of watch Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light in sight, bearing N19°W.
Lost sight of Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light at 12.25am, bearing N20°W.
At 12.30am sighted Corregidor [Island] light bearing S69°E, distant 26 miles.
Course S44°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, B and C.
At 1.55am, Corregidor [Island] bearing East, changed course to N66°E, patent log [reading] 55.6.
Haycock abeam at 3.05am.
Corregidor [Island] light abeam at 3.00am.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 93.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steering course N66°E.
At 5.00am changed course to East.
Sighted Sangley Point light.
Exchanged distinguishing pennant with flagship and made signal 131, which was answered by flagship with affirmative.
Anchored at Cavite at 5.46am.
Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Navy Yard pier S26°W, smokestack of "Christina" wreck S82°W, ship's head SE by East.
The following vessels are in port: United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky"; U.S.S. "Wilmington"; U.S.S. "Manila"; U.S.S. "Iris"; U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Wompatuck"; U.S.S. "Piscataqua"; U.S.S. "Annapolis"; U.S.S. "Castine"; U.S.S. "Celtic"; and U.S.S. "Petrel".
At 6.05am made signal interrogatory 114, answer affirmative.
Allowed fires to die out in boilers A and B.
Sent to U.S.S. "Celtic" for beef and ice.
Received 180 pounds beef, 40 pounds mutton and 500 pounds ice in Paymaster's Department.
At 6.00am sent signals to flagship: "Captain will call on Admiral after breakfast, sooner if Admiral wishes"; "Have forty bags of mail for Manila".
Flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Let the Postmaster at Manila know so he can make arrangements".
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" got under way and went alongside H.M.S. "Arethusa".
U.S.S. "Frolic" shifted anchorage.
At 6.55am flagship made signals 684, 718, 700.
8am to meridian:
Calm and warm, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
No quarters on account of funeral ceremonies of the late Commander Allibone, U.S. Navy.
Half-masted colors at 10.00am and fired seven minute guns during the transfer of the body of the late Commander Allibone, U.S. Navy, to the United States collier U.S.S. "Brutus".
Seven minute guns were fired and colors half-masted by all the vessels in harbor at 10.00am.
United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] shoved off from H.M.S. "Arethusa" and anchored off Navy Yard at 8.45am.
The Commanding Officer made official call on Admiral Kempff.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Petrel" made official calls on board.
Transferred, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, to the Naval Hospital, Cavite: O. Schlonga, Coal Passer.
Lieutenant J.C. Leonard, U.S. Navy, was this day detached from temporary duty on this vessel and ordered to U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Sent to Manila post office: 41 bags of general mail.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 152, numeral 18.
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8am to meridian:
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in case of Jeremiah Lyons, First-class Fireman. Specifications: in that the said Jeremiah Lyons, First-class Fireman, attached to and serving on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", Hong Kong, China, was absent without leave after his liberty had expired from seven hours and thirty minutes ante-meridian on the 9th day of April, 1901, until 12 hours meridian on the 15th day of April, 1901.
Sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days, single irons, on bread and water, full ration every third day, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to ($35.00) thirty-five dollars.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay is respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, was placed in confinement in accordance with above sentence.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Transferred all the smokeless powder to the after magazine on account of the excessive heat in forward magazine.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Annapolis" made an official call aboard.
Engaged in painting inside and outside of ship.
Received aboard the following stores: 6 boxes of medical stores.
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Annapolis" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
A visiting party aboard from U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Haycock is also known as La Monja Island.
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26 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Calm to fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 117 pounds fresh bread.
U.S. Army transport stood into anchorage off Manila at 7.00am.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Pampanga" stood out toward flagship at 7.30am.
Sent to Cavite Navy Yard the following; condemned stores: 1 canteen; 2 bayonet scabbards; 49,200 cartridges 6 mm rifle; and 13,590 cartridges 6 mm Colt's automatic [gun]; and the following stores for storage: 19 boxes ammunition 6-inch; 2 chests ammunition 6-pounder; and 1 chest ammunition 1-pounder.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Mustered at quarters.
Exercised crew at fire and collision drill.
Made 10.00am routine report: 0 absentees; 2 sick.
Made following signals: interrogatory 563, flagship answered "All night liberty is permitted in Manila, signed McLean".
Made signal "Will you please send boat for wine stores".
At noon made coal report: 148 [tons] on hand, 4 expended.
U.S.S. "Pampanga" shoved off from H.M.S. "Arethusa" and anchored near Navy Yard landing.
The following punishments were awarded: (see list [below]).
C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman, was confined in accordance with above punishment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and hot.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Ash lighter came alongside at 12.20pm.
At 12.55pm flagship made signal 513.
Sent working parties ashore at 12.50pm, but they could not get stores so returned at 2.00pm.
The Commanding Officer called upon the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Celtic", U.S.S. "Annapolis" and U.S.S. "Frolic".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to moderate breeze from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Exercised boats' crews at fleet tactics under sail.
Omitted quarters on account of boat drill.
Transferred the following man: (see list [below]).
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman, absent from station while on messenger watch, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; H. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, slovenly in performance of duty, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; J. Barrett, Landsman, slow in answering call, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; H. Child, Apprentice Second-class, not answering call, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 4th [conduct] class; J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, L. Mothersbough, Private Marine, not answering call, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; E. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, slow and slovenly in spreading awnings, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, not at station while on messenger watch and not answering call, 4 days' extra duty, 2 months' additional 2nd [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, not laying aft when told to do so by Corporal of Guard, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
4pm to 8pm:
Transferred to U.S.S. "Iris" for passage to U.S.S. "Oregon": L. Hellen, Quartermaster Third-class, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
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27 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, light showers of rain.
Light breezes from ESE to airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 339 pounds fresh meat; 117 pounds fresh bread and ice.
U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and stood out at 6.00am.
Flagship made uniform signal: "Uniform same as yesterday".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on Admiral Kempff.
Working parties ashore, getting stores.
Received in Supplies and Accounts, Engineer's and Equipment Departments the following stores: (see list [below]).
Sent following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 4; at noon numeral 114 and numeral 4.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 11.00am general 427.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs and breeze from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Working parties ashore for stores.
Received in Equipment Navigation, and Construction and Repair Departments the following stores (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officer made an official call on U.S.S. "Castine".
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
U.S.S. "Iris" got under way and left the harbor at 5.00pm.
U.S.S. "Petrel" came off slip and anchored in Canacao Bay.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light variable airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
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Received on board the following stores.
Department [of] Steam Engineering: 12 paint brushes, large; 6 paint brushes, small; 8 pounds brass wire; 50 split pins, ¼-inch x 4-inch; 40 pounds sheet rubber; 20 pounds lye; 6 pounds vermilion; 1 quart black ink; 1 pint red ink; 25 gallons turpentine; 2 lengths brass pipe, 1-inch; 1 length iron pipe, 1½-inch; 11 brass globe valves; 2 brass angle valves; 4 brass unions; 1 pair outside calipers.
Department [of] Construction and Repair: 35 pounds marine cement; 24 hooks, screw, brass; 6 packages pins, escutcheon, ¾-inch; 300 pounds white zinc in oil; 10 pounds rubber cement; 12 pair hinges, with screws; 12 sheets brass; 30 gallons turpentine; 40 gallons oil, linseed, raw.
Department [of] Equipment: 2 5-inch tow lines; 1 gross grommets; 2 blocks Court Martial paper.
Department [of] Equipment Navigation: 2 pounds fuze wire, 4 ampere; 24 pencil brushes, carbon, ½-inch; 40 yards bunting, red; 40 yards bunting, white; 25 yards muslin, white; 10 yards muslin, red; 1 dozen machine thread; 10 gallons cylinder oil; 25 pounds cleaning paste; 1 box Very's signals; 100 pounds cotton waste.
Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 50 brooms, wisp; 50 brushes, shoe; 100 pairs drawers, heavy, white; 100 pairs drawers, light, white; 50 pairs shoes, high; 50 cups, agate [agale in log-book]; 100 forks; 100 spoons; 1500 pounds soap, saltwater; 312 pounds tobacco; 1 hatchet; 120 gallons beans (over).
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Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 1008 pounds beef, corned; 1000 [pounds] coffee; 1000 [pounds] rice; 1909 pounds sugar; 204½ pounds tea.
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28 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Partly overcast and cloudy, raining last two hours.
Barometer nearly steady.
At 7.00am flagship made signals 684, 696, 718.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with occasional light passing rain.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional and ship inspection by the Commanding Officer.
United States tug U.S.S. "Piscataqua" went on the ways at 8.15am.
U.S.S. "Petrel" anchored off Cavite at 8.00am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 140 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, with light passing rain last part.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Visiting parties aboard U.S.S. "Castine" and U.S.S. "Wilmington" from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Baseball party went ashore at 1.00pm.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on U.S.S. "Wilmington".
Flagship [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 1.00pm, telegraphic, 7024, 6510, 0844, 1791, 5122, 0368, 4933, 7194, 7163, 896, 7549, 5812, 3, 90, 400.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with occasional lightning last part.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Baseball party returned.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, and H. Staub, Landsman, were released from confinement.
U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" anchored off Cavite at 6.25pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
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29 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Making preparations to receive coal lighter.
Four lighters, 300 tons of coal, came alongside at 6.00am.
Started coaling at 6.38am from 2 lighters on either side, taking in during watch about 62 tons.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am [left blank].
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from NNE to NW.
Coaling ship from lighters two on each side.
Took in up to noon 196 tons of coal.
Made following routine signals: at 10.00am 0 absentees, 3 sick; at noon 136 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
Received in Equipment [Department] Navigation stores: 2 United States ensigns number 5; and 2 United States ensigns number 6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and hot.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
Finished coaling at 2.30pm.
The United States gunboat U.S.S. "Paragua" stood in and anchored at 3.00pm.
Made signal to flagship: "Coaling is finished, received 225 tons".
All hands cleaning ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breeze from SE by East.
Omitted evening quarters on account of cleaning ship.
At 5.00pm the United States gunboats U.S.S. "Gardoqui" [U.S.S. "Gardoque" in log-book] and U.S.S. "Basco" came in and anchored, and two U.S. Army transports got under way and stood out.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from SE by East to SE.
At 11.45pm a mail steamer came in and anchored.
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30 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from East to calm.
At 6.00am sent working party ashore in 1st and 3rd cutters, T. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, in charge, to load ammunition.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 115 pounds bread; and 1400 pounds vegetables.
Flagship made uniform signal: "Uniform same as yesterday".
Received in Ordnance Department the following ammunition: (see list [below]).
Working party all returned.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instruction at battery.
At 9.15am flagship made signal 274.
Aired bedding in obedience to signal.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 0 and numeral 4.
At 11.00am made signal 427, and then annulled it.
At 12.00pm made signal numeral 3 and numeral 359.
Received in Ordnance Department: 2000 target pasters, white; 1000 target pasters, black; 20 extractor springs, 6 mm; and 20 gallons glycerin.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received water boat alongside at 2.30pm, received 40 tons fresh water.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal 513.
At 3.00pm flagship made signal 427.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 1 cutter, ten-oared, complete; and 1 mess chest.
Received on board, to be transferred to the Commanding Officer of Marines at Olongapo, the following stores: (see list [below]).
The Captain called upon the Military Governor and Civil Commissioner.
Received from U.S.S. "Manila" the following men, with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers: A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer; and R. Mackey, Quartermaster First-class.
Received in Paymaster's Department: $20,000.00 (Mexican).
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer rising.
No quarters on account of taking in stores.
Received on board as passenger to Olongapo: Captain W.C. Neville, U.S. Marine Corps.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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Received in Ordnance Department the following ammunition: 18 6-inch rapid fire charges, C.P.S.P. [?]; 12 6-inch common shells; 6 6-inch shrapnel [shells]; 55 6-pounder cartridges, complete, common, black powder; 80 3-pounder cartridges, complete, common, cordite; 180 1-pounder cartridges, complete, common, black powder; 3000 .38 caliber cartridges, ball, black powder; 2000 .38 caliber cartridges, ball, smokeless; 18 6-inch rapid fire ammunition boxes; 5 6-pounder ammunition chests; 5 3-pounder ammunition chests; 3 1-pounder ammunition chests.
Received on board the following stores for transportation to Olongapo: 1200 cans corned beef; 1200 pounds codfish; 20,000 pounds flour; 3500 pounds beans; 840 cans tomatoes; 1000 pounds coffee; 160 pounds tea, oolong; 120 pounds tea, green; 4500 [pounds] sugar; 6 packages barrack chairs; 12 boxes clothing; 154 gallons vinegar; 1200 pounds salt; 75 pounds pepper; 1200 pounds soap; 1200 pounds apples; 800 pounds peaches; 1200 pounds prunes; 1 box, private, to Colonel Goddrell; 3 boxes, private, to Captain Bannon.
LOGS FOR MAY 1901
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1 May 1901
At Cavite, Philippine Islands, on passage to and at anchor off Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.40, Long 120.30 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Received from U.S.S. "Celtic": 480 pounds beef; and 300 pounds mutton.
Got under way at 7.40am.
The following signals were sent: at 6.55am flagship to fleet 735; at 7.30am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship interrogatory 4356, flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown" affirmative; at 8.00am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown" 533.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, followed by aiming drill for all divisions.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, at 92 revolutions, on various courses till 8.45am, when set course S72°W (per standard compass), put over patent log, reading 82.
Changed course to S69°W (per standard compass) at 9.45am, then N65°W (per standard compass) at 11.20am.
Standing out of Manila Bay, Haycock Island abeam at 10.50am.
Average steam 123 [pounds].
Draught forward 14 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 8 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from West to SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course N65°W per standard compass till 12.09pm, then N35°W per standard compass till 1.43pm, then N12°W per standard compass till 2.22pm, then N14°E per standard compass till 2.38pm, then N45°E till 2.50pm, then various courses standing into anchorage off Olongapo.
Anchored at 3.06pm in 12 fathoms water, 45 fathoms on starboard chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Rivera Point N78°E, Kalaklan Point [Kalakan Point in log-book] N55°W, Cubi Point [Kubi Point in log-book] S50°W, ship's head East.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 92.
Banked fires under all boilers.
Engaged in getting stores ready to send ashore.
Captain W.C. Neville, U.S. Marine Corps, left the ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Engaged in sending Marines' stores ashore.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Gardoqui" came in at 4.30pm, and came along port side and, loaded with Marines' stores, shoving off at 5.30pm.
Secured all boats for sea.
All stores of Marines were sent ashore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Haycock is also known as La Monja Island.
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2 May 1901
At anchor off Olongapo, and at sea
Lat 13.93, Long 119.83 [longitude 120.83 in log-book]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Turned over main engines and reported all ready at 6.00am.
Got under way at 6.03am.
On various courses standing out of Subig Bay.
Set course S13°W (per standard compass) at 7.00am, patent log reading 46.2.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 91 revolutions.
Average steam 115 [pounds].
Draught forward 14 feet 1 inch, aft 16 4 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ESE.
Continued cleaning ship.
Went to general quarters at 9.45am, all divisions reported ready in 5¼ minutes.
Secured from general quarters at 10.45am.
Exercised seamen and ordinary seamen of port watch 2nd Division at heaving lead.
On course S13°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 109 [pounds], revolutions 92.
At 11.45am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.6.
Took sounding at noon: 80 fathoms, no bottom, 150 fathoms wire out.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steering course South.
At 1.25pm changed course to S35°E.
Steaming with 3 boilers.
Sounded drill call and instructed divisions in seamanship.
Exercising ordinary seamen, landsmen and apprentices in heaving the lead.
One 7-pound lead was lost overboard, through the breaking of the line.
Average steam 123 [pounds], revolutions 93.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by divisional drills as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] single sticks; 2nd [Division] and Marine Guard revolvers.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 92 revolutions.
Average steam 116 [pounds].
Course S55°E (per standard compass) till 4.09pm, then changed course to S39°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.6.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from South to ESE.
Flashes of lightning and threatening rain to Eastward.
Course S39°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 94.
Took sounding at 8.00pm: 150 fathoms wire out, no bottom.
Changed course at 8.00pm to S25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.5.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Steering course S25°E.
Bright moonlight.
Smooth sea.
Occasional lightning.
Took soundings as follows: at 9.00pm no bottom at 70 fathoms, 150 fathoms wire; at 10.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms, 150 fathoms wire; at 11.00pm no bottom at 85 fathoms, 150 fathoms wire; at 12.00am no bottom at 80 fathoms, 150 fathoms wire.
Average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 93.
Ambulong Island [Ambolon Island in log-book] abeam at 12.00am, distant 4 miles.
Subig Bay is also known as Subic Bay.
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3 May 1901
At sea, making passage to Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 10.32, Long 121.53
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning to SE.
Light breeze from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S25°E (per standard compass).
Passed a steamer heading North at 2.15am.
Took soundings as follows: at 1.00am 77 fathoms, no bottom; at 2.00am 80 fathoms, no bottom; at 3.00am 77 fathoms, no bottom; at 4.00am 78 fathoms, no bottom; 150 fathoms wire out in each sounding.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 94.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from ESE.
Smooth sea.
Under [steam from] A, C and D boilers, course S25°W (per standard compass).
At daylight sighted the Cuyos group of islands on starboard bow and abeam, and Panay on port bow and beam.
Took soundings as follows: at 5.00am 80 fathoms, no bottom; at 6.00am 62 fathoms; at 6.40am 40 fathoms, patent log [reading] 92; at 7.00am 52 fathoms, hard bottom; at 8.00am 55 fathoms, hard bottom.
At 8.00am changed course to S6°E (per standard compass), patent log 5.7, South tangent Matarabis Island N74°W, tangent Cocoro Island [Kaboro Island in log-book] S59°W.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 92.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SSW.
Barometer nearly steady.
Steering course S6°E, steaming with three boilers.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Equipped boats for distant service and cutting out.
Took soundings as follows: at 9.00am no bottom at 70 fathoms; at 10.00am no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 11.00am no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 12.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms.
At 9.50am passed Sombrero Rocks on port beam, distant 3.5 miles.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Average steam 122 [pounds], revolutions 93.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling last part.
Light breezes from South by West to SSE.
Barometer falling.
Made weekly inspection of all accessible bilges and compartments.
Overhauled force pumps.
Exercised ordinary seamen and apprentices in heaving the lead.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S6°E (per standard compass), at 94.4 revolutions.
Took sounding every hour as follows: at 1.00pm [10.00 in log-book] rocky bottom at 78 fathoms; at 2.00pm no bottom at 83 fathoms; at 3.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 4.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms; 150 fathoms of wire out at each sounding.
Average steam 102 [pounds].
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast and cloudy, occasional rain showers.
[Gentle breeze to light airs from East by South to NE.]
Rough, choppy sea, topped with white caps.
Course S6°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised Gun Divisions at great guns and Powder Division with revolvers.
Took soundings as follows: at 5.00pm 75 fathoms, no bottom; at 6.00pm no bottom at 70 fathoms; 150 fathoms wire out at each time.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steering course S6°E, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.
Took soundings as follows: at 7.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 8.00pm no bottom at 77 fathoms.
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The following punishments were awarded: E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman, J.E. Barrett, Landsman, E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and J.A. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, not obeying orders of Corporal of Guard, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, disregarding orders, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, not turning out at all hands, 2 days' extra duty; H.W. Heisch, Private Marine, disregarding orders, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 4th [conduct] class; F. Peterson, Seaman, gross disrespect to an officer by using profane and abusive language in the presence of an officer, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman, disregarding orders, sitting down on rail at general quarters after being told not to do so, 5 days' extra duty; D. Van Coten, Landsman, insubordination by making a very disrespectful noise while an officer was giving orders, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, late answering drill call, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S6°E (per standard compass), at 93.6 revolutions.
Took sounding every hour as follows: at 9.00pm no bottom at 78 fathoms; at 10.00pm no bottom at 79 fathoms; at 11.00pm no bottom at 79 fathoms; at midnight no bottom at 78 fathoms; 150 fathoms wire out at each sounding.
Went to fire quarters at 8.00pm, secured at 8.25pm.
Average steam 120 [pounds].
Cuyos are also known as Cuyo Islands.
Matarabis Island is also known as Matarawis Island.
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4 May 1901
On passage to, and at anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breeze from SE.
Barometer steady.
Smooth sea.
Course S6°E (per standard compass).
Sighted land on port bow about 12.10am.
Land in sight on port bow and beam during watch.
At 1.30am passed steamer standing to Northward.
Under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 122 [pounds], revolutions 94.
Took soundings as follows: at 1.00am 80 fathoms; at 2.00am 75 fathoms; at 3.00am 75 fathoms; and at 4.00am 75 fathoms.
In no case was bottom obtained, let out 150 fathoms wire.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy and overcast.
Light airs to breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Steering course S6°E.
At 5.35am changed course to S30°E.
Took soundings as follows: at 5.00am no bottom at 75 fathoms; at 6.00am no bottom at 79 fathoms; at 7.00am no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 8.00am bottom at 24.5 fathoms.
At 7.40am changed course to S45°E.
At 7.35am took sounding: no bottom at 79 fathoms.
Average steam 121 [pounds], revolutions 96.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light Westerly airs.
Standing into Zamboanga anchorage, courses various, Navigator conning the ship.
Under [steam from] three boilers A, C and D.
Came to with port anchor in 10 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain out.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Vicksburg", United States gunboats U.S.S. "Samar" and U.S.S. "Manileno" called upon the Commanding Officer.
The Commanding Officer called upon the Commanding General Kobbe and Colonel Pettit [Petit in log-book], the Civil Governor of Zamboanga Province.
Temperature forward magazine 101° to 97° [Fahrenheit], [forward] shell room 95° to 94°, [forward] fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°, after magazine 94° to 94°, [after] shell room 102° to 102°, [after] fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°.
Placed on three days' [confinement on] bread and water: E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman; J.E. Barrett, Landsman; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class; and J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light Northerly airs.
The Commanding Officer called upon the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Vicksburg", U.S.S. "Samar" and U.S.S. "Manileno".
The General commanding the district called on board.
The Civil Governor returned the call of the Commanding Officer.
Received in Paymaster's Department from commissary on shore: 2000 pounds flour.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light Northerly airs.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Fired a salute of eleven guns on General Kobbe's departure at 5.20pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light Northerly airs.
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5 May 1901
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to NE by North to calm.
The Navigator went ashore on duty, taking the Chief Quartermaster and one signal boy.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE and SW to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general muster.
The Captain inspected the ship.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" made signal numeral 0 and numeral 2; at 12.00pm numeral 126 and numeral 2.
U.S.S. "Manileno" [NC in log-book] made signal at 12.00pm numeral 18 and numeral 0, and U.S.S. "Samar" [NS in log-book] made signal numeral 23.5 and numeral 2½.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Steamer "Aeolus" came in and was boarded.
High tide at 9.45pm.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
High tide at 4.40pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
Received one bag of mail for Jolo.
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6 May 1901
At Zamboanga, on passage to, and at anchor off Jolo
Lat 6.47, Long 121.52 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
Got under way at 7.10am.
Set course N74°W at 7.20am.
At 7.45am changed course to N61°W.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SW by South.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] revolvers; 3rd [Division] rifles; Marine Guard instruction; Powder Division aid to wounded instruction.
At 10.45am all divisions had aiming drill and Powder Division target practice with parlor rifle.
M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term having expired.
Steaming under boilers A, C and D at 96 revolutions, on course N61°W (per standard compass) till 9.30am, then S10°W (per standard compass) till 11.00am, then South (per standard compass) till 11.20am, then S24°W (per standard compass) till 12.00pm, then S65°W (per standard compass).
Took soundings every half hour, getting bottom as follows: at 8.30am at 35 fathoms; at 9.00am at 28 fathoms; at 9.30am at 34 fathoms; at 10.00am [left blank] fathoms; at 10.30am 31 fathoms; at 11.00am 33 fathoms; at 11.30am 39 fathoms; at noon 25 fathoms.
Average steam 120 [pounds].
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Smooth sea.
Course S65°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Bolod Islands abeam at 12.40pm, distant 5.4 miles, patent log [reading] 32.2.
At 2.00pm changed course to S74°W (per standard compass) on account of a strong Southerly set, patent log [reading] 47.5.
Gave landsmen instruction in signals (wigwag) and gave Powder Division gallery practice on poop.
At 3.30pm, still getting South and Easterly set, changed course to S80°W (per standard compass), patent log [left blank].
Took soundings during watch as follows: at 1.00pm 32 fathoms; at 1.30pm 32 fathoms; at 2.00pm 58 fathoms; at 2.30pm 110 fathoms; at 3.00pm 90 fathoms; at 3.30pm 8 [sic] fathoms; at 4.00pm 38 fathoms.
Average steam 124 [pounds], revolutions 102.8.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from West by North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 94 revolutions, on various courses standing into anchorage off Jolo.
Came to anchor at 4.42pm in 9 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: round tower S2°E, Daingapic Point [Diongoppic Point in log-book] N33°E, ship's head SW by West.
Banked fires in all boilers.
Rigged out boats.
Mustered at quarters at 6.00pm, served out clean hammocks to all divisions.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Colonel commanding on shore.
Draught forward 16 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.
Hauled in patent log at 4.32pm, reading 76.3.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from West by North to calm.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
The following punishments were awarded: A. Bried, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; L. Proulx, Landsman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; T. Howard, Oiler, disregarding orders, 3 days' extra duty; M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, using obscene language to Master-at-Arms while policing prisoners, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
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7 May 1901
At anchor off Jolo, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.06, Long 121.00
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Scrubbed hammocks.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were released from confinement, term of confinement having expired: E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman; J. Barrett, Ordinary Seaman; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class; and J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, threatening rain.
Light variable airs.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised crew at landing force lightly equipped during 1st period, and at abandon ship and fleet tactics under oars the 2nd period.
M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, was placed in three days' confinement on bread and water.
Major Febinger called to pay the respects of the Commanding Officer of the post, who was unable to come off.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.
Exercised at aiming those men who had not aimed yet.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, turned in scrubbed hammocks.
Hoisted all boats, except steamer.
Liberty party all returned.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South to ESE.
Secured fires in steamer at 9.45pm.
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8 May 1901
At anchor off Jolo, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.06, Long 121.00
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
Scrubbed mattress covers and locker bags.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North and NE to calm.
Barometer steady.
Had collision quarters at 9.10am, followed by exercise at abandon ship, and boat drill under oars and sail.
Released F. Peterson, Seaman, from confinement.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy, with passing showers.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party and caterers ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Caterers returned.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
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9 May 1901
At Jolo, and on passage to, and at anchor off Siasi [Siassi in log-book]
Lat 5.55, Long 120.81
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party returned.
Hoisted steamer and first cutter, and got under way at 7.05am.
Took pilot on board from Jolo.
At 7.38am set course S50°W, patent log [reading] 79.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
At 7.45am changed course to S45°W.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 95 revolutions, on course S43°W (per standard compass) till 8.10am, then S26°W (per standard compass) till 8.35am, then South (per standard compass) till 9.27am, then S15°W (per standard compass) till 10.10am, then S10°E (per standard compass) till 10.32am, then various [courses] standing into anchorage off Siasi [Siassi in log-book].
Came to anchor at 11.00am in 11 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: main wharf S45°E, right tangent Lapak Island [Lapapo Island in log-book] N65°W, ship's head SSW.
The Commanding Officer made an official call ashore.
Hauled in patent log at 11.00am, reading 15.5.
Draught forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet.
Average steam 115 [pounds].
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
Overhauled battery.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Had divisional drills as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] artillery; 2nd [Division] target practice with parlor rifle; firemen instruction in great guns.
The Commanding Officer of Army force ashore made an official call on board.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
J. Lidman, Seaman, and F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, were placed under sentry's charge until sober, they having returned from liberty tight.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
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10 May 1901
At anchor off Siasi [Siassi in log-book], and at sea
Lat 5.60, Long 121.00 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
J. Lidman, Seaman, and F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, were released from sentry's charge, they being sober.
Liberty party returned.
Making preparations to get under way, and for target practice.
Got under way at 7.00am.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on various courses till 7.49am, then set course N45°W (per standard compass) till 8.00am, then North (per standard compass).
Draught forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South by East.
Smooth sea.
Barometer unshipped.
On course North.
At 8.07am changed course to East.
At 8.50am called clear ship for action.
At 9.00am changed course to ESE.
At 9.00am [sic] changed course to SE by East.
At 9.40am changed course to East.
At 10.00am changed to SW.
Sounded to general quarters.
Put over target.
Commenced firing at 10.37am for sea target practice.
Ceased firing at 11.10am.
At 11.30am put over patent log, reading 15.5.
At 12.00pm set course N72°E and took departure, patent log reading 21.
Expended the following amount of ammunition: 18 common shells, 6-inch; 18 charges, electric primed, black powder, 6-inch; 25 cartridges, complete, common, 6-pounder; 24 cartridges, complete, common, 3-pounder; 60 cartridges, complete, common, 1-pounder; 600 cartridge 6 mm, Colt's automatic [gun].
Under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 85.
Broke one extractor of 3-pounder [gun] while at target practice.
Lost overboard: one wrench, 8-inch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ESE and SE by East.
Barometer steady.
Steering course N72°E, under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Secured ship.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 95.9.
Made regular weekly inspections.
The flood cocks were tested by Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth and found to work well.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 95 revolutions, on course N72°E (per standard compass) till 4.28pm, then N58°E (per standard compass) till 6.10pm, then N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 [pounds].
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire drill.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
Course N56°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 96.
Comet sighted on port quarters at 6.55pm, disappeared at 7.43pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Steering course N56°E, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 95.
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11 May 1901
Making passage to, and at Polloc [Pollok in log-book]
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 4am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant, with light passing rain last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 95 revolutions, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 115.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
Course N56°E until 5.45am, when changed course to N46°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 6.5.
Under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
At daylight sighted land ahead and on starboard bow and beam.
At 6.15am sighted Bongo Island bearing N49°E (per standard compass).
At end of watch South tangent Bongo Island N56°E, Kogalan Peak [probably a reference to Mount Cabalata, also known as Cogonal Peak] S73°E.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 96.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Steering course N46°E.
At 8.45am changed course to N58°E, then steered various courses at anchorage at Polloc [Pollok in log-book].
Anchored at Polloc [Pollok in log-book] at 10.18am in 15 fathoms [water], 45 fathoms of chain starboard anchor.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" and U.S.S. "Calamianes" [U.S.S. "Calamienes" in log-book] in port.
Exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at 9.50am.
Bearings of anchorage: light on wharf N54°W, point near Lubi [?] creek S39°E, ship's head East by South.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Vicksburg", U.S.S. "Calamianes" [U.S.S. "Calamines" in log-book] and of the Naval Station and Marine Guard called on board.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Draught of ship 13 feet 2 inches forward, 15 feet 10 inches aft.
Got out all boats.
At 12.00pm U.S.S. "Vicksburg" [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" numeral 107, numeral 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Aired bedding.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Army tug "Detroit" came in harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Liberty party returned.
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[Inserted note]
The following punishments were awarded: J. Shea, Coal Passer, 8 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Lidman, Seaman, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Lidman, Seaman, disorderly from liberty, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, leaving quarterdeck when on extra duty and using obscene language to Corporal of Guard, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, not answering call when boat was called away, 2 days' extra duty.
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12 May 1901
At anchor off Polloc [Pollok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, followed by ship's and divisional inspection by the Commanding Officer.
M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with occasional lightning last part.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Calamianes" got under way at 4.00pm, and in standing out ran aground on reef off Navy Yard, kedging off at 5.00pm, and stood out to sea.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with occasional lightning.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
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13 May 1901
At anchor off Polloc [Pollok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, and rainy first part, clearing last part.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Hauled down Senior Officer's pennant at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by South to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Broke out and cleaning cofferdams.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Sammond, Coal Passer, and W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, dirty clothing at Sunday inspection, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C. Green, Coal Passer, fighting, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
Released J. Van Coten, Landsman, his term of confinement having expired.
Army launch "Detroit" left for Malabang [Malabon in log-book] at 9.30am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by South.
Barometer falling.
Painted and restowed cofferdams.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant first three hours, cloudy, with thunder and lightning last hour.
Barometer nearly steady.
Exercised crews of firemen and Marines in 2nd and 3rd cutters.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Army tug "Detroit" returned from Malabang [Malabon in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Partly overcast, cloudy and rainy, clearing toward end of watch.
Calm to light airs from NNW and NE.
Barometer steady.
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14 May 1901
At anchor off Polloc [Pollok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
Clear and hot.
Calm.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Drilled Divisions as follows: 1st section landing party, infantry; 2nd section landing party, artillery; special detail, instructions; Marines, Colt's automatic [gun].
After drill began sub-caliber practice for all Gun Divisions.
Gave 1st Division gallery practice.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Continued sub-caliber practice from main and secondary battery.
Finished about 3.00pm.
Called all boats away for exercise.
Expended: 600 cartridges caliber .45; 100 cartridges caliber .38; 200 cartridges caliber .22; 300 cartridges 6 mm rifle.
Lost overboard: 1 drill cartridge 1-pounder, E.R. Faulkner, Gunnery Sergeant in charge and responsible for the loss.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Light showers early part of watch.
Omitted quarters on account of boat drill.
Recalled and hoisted all boats at 5.00pm.
Sent liberty party ashore after supper.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Liberty party returned at 9.00pm.
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15 May 1901
At anchor off Polloc [Pollok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
C.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, accidentally, while cleaning gun, dropped overboard one section of 6-inch sectional handle.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision quarters and divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] instruction in aid to wounded; 2nd [Division] swimming; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] instruction in [of in log-book] use of leak stopper; Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
Secured all boats for sea.
Started fires in C and D boilers at 8.45am.
The term of enlistment of C. Johansen, Chief Machinist, expired today.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
C.H. McBride, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement on bread and water for 5 days, in accordance with punishment awarded.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Making preparations for getting under way.
Filled cylinders of secondary battery.
Turned over main engines and reported all ready at 3.30pm.
Got under way at 3.50pm.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on various courses, standing out from Polloc [Pollok in log-book].
Draught forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 10 inches.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 83.5 revolutions, on course S76°W (per standard compass) till 4.17pm, then S60°W (per standard compass) till 4.39pm, when hauled in patent log, slowed down to ½ speed and started to swing ship with port helm, but owing to clouds put over patent log at 5.00pm and resumed course S60°W, patent log reading 55.1.
Changed course at 5.55pm to S70°W.
Average steam 125.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from SSW.
Course S70°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Went to general quarters at 7.30pm.
Cast loose secondary battery.
Had target practice.
Secured at 8.00pm, having expended the following ammunition: 14 cartridges, complete, common, 6-pounder; 8 cartridges, complete, common, 3-pounder; 36 cartridges, complete, common, 1-pounder.
From 7.00pm to 8.00pm steaming various courses.
At 8.00pm put ship on her course S70°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 84.
8pm to midnight:
Mostly overcast and cloudy, rainy last two hours, occasional lightning.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Steering course S70°W, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 80.
[Inserted note]
The following punishments were awarded: C. McBride, Ordinary Seaman, not obeying orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
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16 May 1901
Making passage to, and at anchor off Zamboanga
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and raining, with lightning.
Light airs to moderate breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 79 revolutions, on course S70°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 125.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and rainy.
Light breeze from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Sea smooth.
On course S70°W (per standard compass), steaming under B, C and D boilers.
At daylight sighted Langil Island and Sibago Island on port bow.
At 5.15am changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.6.
At 6.30am changed course to N80°W, patent log [reading] 69.5.
At 7.40am changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.4, then courses various until end of watch.
At 7.30am exchanged colors with United States merchant steamer.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.9.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to calm.
Barometer steady.
Anchored at Zamboanga at 8.12am with starboard anchor in 11 fathoms [water] and 30 fathoms of chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Zamboanga light N6°E, right tangent fort N80°E, ship's head WNW.
Draught of ship 13 feet forward, 15 feet 9 inches aft.
Released J. Lidman, his term of confinement having expired.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, not answering call, 4 days' extra duty.
Received from post office: three bags of mail.
Had general quarters at 9.30am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from WNW and West to calm.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from West and WNW to calm.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by divisional drills.
Liberty party returned.
At 4.30pm exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Samar".
U.S.S. "Samar" asked permission to anchor, which was granted.
U.S.S. "Samar" anchored at 4.45pm, and her Commanding Officer came on board.
Steamer "Aeolus" left the harbor at 5.25pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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17 May 1901
At Zamboanga, and at sea
Lat 7.60, Long 121.70 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NW and NE to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Made all preparations for getting under way.
Got under way at 7.18am.
Set course N75°W at 7.30am.
U.S.S. "Samar" got under way at 1.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by company drill and extended order.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 94.5 revolutions, on course N56°W (per standard compass) till 8.20am, then N35°W (per standard compass) till 8.40am, then N15°W (per standard compass) till 9.15am, then N50°W (per standard compass) till end of watch.
Average steam 110.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Course N50°W (per standard compass).
Steaming with boilers B, C and D.
The divisional officers made the weekly inspection of compartments.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
Average steam 121 [pounds], revolutions 95.
4pm to 6pm:
Mostly cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light breezes from West by South.
Barometer rising.
Steering course N5°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 125 [pounds], revolutions 95.
Had fire quarters at 5.00pm.
6pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, with light drizzling last hour, occasional lightning.
[Light airs from West.]
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 95 revolutions, on course N5°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 125 [pounds].
Exercised with searchlights.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Smooth sea.
Course N5°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers B, C and D.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 95.
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18 May 1901
At sea, at anchor off Cuyos, at sea, and at anchor off San Jose [de Buenavista]
Lat 10.78, Long 121.05 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain last hour.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N5°W (per standard compass).
Light to gentle breezes from West.
At 2.00am changed course to N53°W.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam [left blank], revolutions [left blank].
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light passing showers first part, clearing last part.
Light airs from West to SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 97.8 revolutions, on course N53°W (per standard compass) till 7.28am, then N63°W (per standard compass).
Sighted United States gunboat U.S.S. "Samar" on port quarters at 7.15am.
Average steam 119.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SSW to South.
Course N63°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers B, C and D.
At 8.07am changed course to NW (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.3.
At 8.20am changed course to North by W½N, patent log [reading] 57.7.
After this courses various, standing into Cuyo Island [Cuyos in log-book] anchorage.
Passed around West end of Bisucay Island [Bisukei Island in log-book].
At 8.40am hauled in patent log, reading 59.7.
Came to at 8.48am in Cuyo Island [Cuyos in log-book] harbor in 12¾ fathoms of water, veering to 30 fathoms [chain] at water's edge, starboard anchor.
Got out all boats.
The Commanding Officer went ashore to call on the President.
Exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Samar" at 9.00am.
She came in and anchored close inshore at 9.10am.
Bearings of anchorage: fort N87°E, left tangent Bisucay Island [Bisukei Island in log-book] Island S6°W.
Draught aft 15 feet 5 inches, forward 12 feet 11 inches.
The Commanding Officer returned at 11.00am.
Rigged in all boats.
Called up anchor at 11.17am, under way at 11.20am.
Steaming various courses.
Put over patent log at 11.29am, reading 59.7.
At 11.20am went ahead full speed, on various courses.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 98.
U.S.S. "Samar" asked permission to make repairs, it was granted.
Meridian to 4pm:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steering various courses, at 1.00pm set course S88°E.
Took sounding at 12.45pm, bottom at 14 fathoms, at 1.00pm bottom at 41 fathoms.
At 2.30pm sighted Sombrero Rocks bearing S72°E.
At 3.12pm Sombrero Rocks abeam, distant 2.2 miles.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 97.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from South by East to SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 96 revolutions, on course S88°E (per standard compass) till 4.50pm, then S71°E (per standard compass) till 4.59pm, then S66°E (per standard compass) till 5.05pm, then East till 5.12pm, when various [courses] standing into anchorage off San Jose [de Buenavista].
Came to anchor at 5.19pm in 6½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.
Bearings of anchorage: ship's head NNE, left tangent of point N35°W, hipped roof building N1°E.
Took in patent log at 5.08pm, reading 21.3.
Secured engines and banked fires in all boilers at 5.22pm.
The Commanding Officer made visit ashore.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised with searchlight.
Average steam 115.
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[Inserted note]
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Cuyos are also known as Cuyo Islands.
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19 May 1901
At anchor off San Jose [de Buenavista], and at sea
Lat 11.84, Long 121.75
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Turned over main engines and reported ready at 5.30am.
Got under way at 5.35am, steaming under B, C and D boilers, on various courses standing out from anchorage off San Jose [de Buenavista] till 6.09am, then N6°W (per standard compass) till end of watch.
Put over patent log at 6.09am, reading 25.5.
Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions 90.
Draught forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 15 feet 5 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NW by North to NE.
Smooth sea.
Course N6°W (per standard compass) until 11.15am, when changed course to N8°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.4.
Under [steam from] boilers B, C and D.
Mustered at quarters at 6.30am.
Called all hands aft to muster.
Published Articles of War.
At 11.35am Pucio Point was on starboard beam, distant 3½ miles.
At end of watch Pucio Point bore S49°E [S49°W in log-book] (true), South tangent Caluya Island [Kaluya Island in log-book] N76°W (true).
Average steam 123 [pounds], revolutions 101.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE and NNE.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N8°W.
At 1.00pm changed course to N5°W.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 124 [pounds], revolutions 105.5.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 102 revolutions, course N10°W (per standard compass).
[Maestre de] Campo Island abeam at 5.42pm, distant 2.8 miles [knots in log-book].
Average steam 118.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NW by West.
Smooth sea.
Course N10°W (per standard compass).
At 6.55pm changed course to N45°W, patent log [reading] 68.1.
Under [steam from] boilers B, C and D.
Sighted steamer's light on starboard bow.
Sighted Malabrigo [Point] light at 8.00pm bearing N35°W.
Average steam 111 [pounds], revolutions 100.
8pm to midnight:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW by West.
Barometer rising.
Steering course N45°W.
At 9.25pm changed course to N23°W.
At 9.54pm changed course to N50°W.
At 10.09pm changed course to S87°W.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Sighted [Cape] Santiago light at 11.40pm.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 100.
At 12.00am changed course to N61°W.
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20 May 1901
Making passage to, and at anchor off Cavite
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer [steady].
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 96 revolutions, on course N61°W (per standard compass) till 1.53am, then N3°W (per standard compass) till 3.38am, when Fortune Island bore West, then N9°W (per standard compass) till end of watch.
[Cape] Santiago light abeam at 1.19am, distance 4.8 miles [knots in log-book].
Fortune Island abeam at 3.39am, distance 1.4 miles [knots in log-book].
Sighted Corregidor light bearing N8°E at 3.32am.
Average steam 119.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NE.
Smooth sea.
Standing into Manila Bay through Boca Grande, course N9°W.
At 4.20am changed course to N35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.7.
At 4.45am changed course to N56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.4, Corregidor Island in sight.
Sighted El Fraile [Island] on starboard bow at 4.30am.
Steamer in our wake and one standing in the Boca Chica.
At 5.45am changed course to N36°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.3.
The transport "Logan" standing out.
[San] Nicholas Banks beacon abeam at 6.25am, distant one mile.
Sighted United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" at anchor off Sangley Point at 6.20am.
Exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 6.35am.
Asked, and was granted, permission to anchor at 7.10am.
At 6.30am changed course to N65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.4, then courses various standing into anchorage.
At 7.00am flagship made uniform signals numeral 684, 700, 718.
At 7.15am asked and was granted permission to let fires die out.
Came to off [in in log-book] Cavite in 4 fathoms water, veered to 15 fathoms [chain] at hawse pipe on starboard anchor.
Bearings of anchorage: "Christina" wreck S81°W, left tangent Navy Yard pier S21°W, ship's head SSE.
Draught forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet 8 inches.
Average steam 111 [pounds], revolutions 92.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer steady.
Got out 2nd and 3rd cutters.
Quarters at 9.00am, followed by divisional drills.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 0, numeral 5.
The Captain called upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Kentucky" and upon Rear Admiral Kempff.
U.S. Army transport came in to Manila.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Mindoro" came in.
At 12.00pm made signal numeral 106, numeral 22.
Released [C.H.] McBride, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement.
Diver packed under rudder head.
T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down diving 2½ hours.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW and West.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.15pm United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" changed Admiral's flag from blue to red.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", Admiral Rodgers, came in and anchored at 12 55pm.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned gun for gun by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Received following stores: (see list [below]).
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[Inserted note]
Meridian to 4pm:
Received from U.S.S. "Zafiro": J.T. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate.
Transferred to Cavite Hospital: G. McCaffery, First-class Fireman; C. Russell, First-class Fireman; and R.W. Watson, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Rear Admiral Kempff called upon Rear Admiral Rodgers, and on his leaving U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 13 guns.
The Captain called upon Rear Admiral Rodgers [Rogers in log-book] and the Captain of U.S.S. "New York".
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book], "Shall I salute Rear Admiral Rodgers? Signed Taussig".
At 3.30pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] signaled 513.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Castine" called on board.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to calm.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
At 6.00pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] signaled "This vessel's call letter will be R".
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Rear Admiral Rodgers returned Rear Admiral Kempff's call, and on his leaving U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 13 guns.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
The following stores were received from General Store Keeper per U.S.S. "Zafiro".
Steam Engineering Department: 55 boiler tube ferrules; 2000 condenser ferrules; 200 condenser plugs; 25 wooded tube plugs; 72 pump springs.
Ordnance Department: 3 1-pounder gun covers; 2 1-pounder tompions; 2 6-pounder tompions.
Equipment Navigation Department: 1 box books, library; 2 packages books, library.
Boca Grande is also known as South Channel.
Boca Chica is also known as North Channel.
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21 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
3 coal lighters came alongside at 6.00am.
Started coaling ship.
Took on board 36 tons from 6.00am to 7.00am.
Took on board 52 tons during watch.
Stopped coaling at 7.25am.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 735 at 7.00am, at 7.30am telegraphic 8710.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from North by East.
Barometer falling.
Engaged in coaling ship from 2 lighters on either side, taking in during watch about 104 tons, in all about 156 tons.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 3; at noon numeral 102, numeral 4.
U.S.S. "Petrel" anchored off the Navy Yard at 10.10am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from South by West.
Barometer falling.
Continued coaling ship from 2 lighters on either side till 2.45pm, when finished on port side.
Continued coaling from one lighter on starboard side, taking in during watch about 75 tons, in all about 144 tons.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 12.50pm general 816, 513.
United States gunboat stood out to sea at 1.15pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Continued coaling from one lighter on the starboard side till 4.40pm, when finished coaling taking in in all 254 tons.
Draught forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
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22 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Smooth sea.
Field day.
Omitted quarters and drill.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Petrel", the Commandant of the Navy Yard and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" called upon the Commanding Officer.
Made routine signals: at 10.00am 0 absentees, 2 sick; at noon 348 [tons coal] on hand, 3 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Painting ship outside and also straw color inside.
Flagship made following signal to fleet: "In obedience to special order #7, colors will be hoisted at half-mast from sunrise to sunset tomorrow. The New York only will fire half-hour guns".
Flagship [signaled] to fleet 513, "Standby scrubbed clothes".
Received in Equipment Department: 1 main mast smoke cover; 1 mizzen mast smoke cover.
At 1.00pm an Army transport stood out.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
About 7.30pm breeze shifted to South.
Omitted quarters on account of painting.
At 6.05pm U.S.S. "Zafiro" got under way and left the harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
About 9.00pm a heavy rain squall came up, the wind having shifted to North.
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23 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Made and half-masted colors with flagship at 5.00am, and the flagship began firing half-hour guns at 5.00am.
U.S.S. "Culgoa" came in and anchored at 6.10am.
The U.S. Army transport "Grant" came into Manila and anchored at 7.00am.
Flagship made uniform signal at 7.00am: 735 (same as yesterday).
Sent 3rd Division with 10 men detailed from the engineer's force, in charge of Ensign Constien [Constein in log-book], ashore for target practice at 5.30am.
Received from U.S.S. "Celtic": 285 pounds fresh beef; and 400 pounds ice.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West.
Barometer nearly steady.
Painting ship.
Quarters at 9.30am.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" firing half-hour guns.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 0, numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 343, numeral 5.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 6 international flags (A, E, O, N, X and Y).
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light variable airs to calm.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] signaled 513.
Transferred to Navy Yard: 18 6-inch boxes, ammunition; 3 6-pounder chests, ammunition; 2 3-pounder chests, ammunition; 1 1-pounder chest, ammunition; 1 200-pound powder tank.
Received in Ordnance Department: 6 6-inch tompions; 1 6-inch decapper [de-caper in log-book]; 1 6-pounder decapper [de-caper in log-book]; 2 small arm target frames.
Firing party returned.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by divisional battery instruction.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
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24 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 735.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 114 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Fired the Powder Division at small arm target practice.
Painting ship.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on Admiral Rodgers [Rogers in log-book], U.S. Navy.
United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn" anchored off Cavite at 8.40am.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came off the ways at Sangley Point and anchored off Cavite at 11.15am.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Paragua" was towed over to Cavite Navy Yard at 11.20am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 5; at noon 339 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Staten, Landsman, using profane language to Private [J.I.] North [Norh in log-book] while on duty as sentry, 5 nights in double irons.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Fired the Marine Guard at small arm target practice.
Finished painting ship.
Broke out forward and after magazines and after fixed ammunition room.
Turned all smokeless powder.
Made weekly inspection of all bilges and compartments.
Tested flood cocks, everything working satisfactorily.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 12.55pm general 513.
Assumed guard duty at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire drill.
Visiting parties aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
J. Staten, Landsman, was placed in confinement for the night in obedience to punishment awarded.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional thunder and lightning last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
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25 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs, light drizzling last part.
Barometer rising.
U.S. Army transport anchored off Manila at 7.40am.
J. Staten, Landsman, was released from confinement for the day and restored to duty.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 pounds fresh bread; 285 pounds fresh beef.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Field day.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and hot.
Calm.
Field day.
At 11.30am U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came in and fired a salute of thirteen guns, which was returned by a seven gun salute from U.S.S. "New York".
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" anchored at 11.45am.
At 9.40am flagship made signal, telegraphic, "Follow fleet routine unless excused by signal".
Aired bedding.
Made routine report 0 absentees, 4 sick, at 10.00am.
At 11.00am piped down aired bedding in obedience to signal.
At noon made coal report 334 [tons] on hand, 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Touching up deck plates, waterways, et cetera.
At 1.00pm piped down scrubbed clothes in obedience to signal.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
Admiral Kempff and Captain Hanford and Commander Selfridge came on board at 7.00pm.
Confined J. Staten, Landsman, at 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Admiral Kempff, Captain Hanford and Commander Selfridge left the ship at 9.45pm.
Admiral Rodgers [Rogers in log-book] and Captain McKenzie came on board at 10.00pm and left at 10.45pm.
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26 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South.
Flagship made uniform signal, for crew white dress, for Marines white dress.
Released J. Staten, Landsman, at all hands.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
Quarters at 9.30am.
The Captain inspected the ship and crew.
At 9.45am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 735.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 0 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 330 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW by West and South.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" called on board.
At 3.00pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 15 guns, United States flag [at fore].
4pm to 8pm:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South and SW.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Urdaneta" came in and went to Navy Yard.
A U.S. Army transport came in.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
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27 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
U.S.S. "Solace" came in at 2.30am.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signals 684, 718, 700.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 304 pounds mutton.
Liberty party returned.
F. Setterberg, First-class Fireman, J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, and S.F. McMahon, Water Tender, absent.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from NW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by great gun drill.
Baseball party ashore from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Engaged in cleaning and painting [ship's] side.
Breaking out the forward and after shell rooms.
S.F. McMahon, Water Tender, returned from liberty 4¾ hours over time.
U.S.S. "Nashville" anchored off Cavite at 9.25am, fired a salute of 13 guns, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with seven guns.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
B.M. Stout, Landsman, and J. McCarthy, Seaman, were placed in confinement in obedience to awarded punishment.
Received the following stores on board: (see list [below]).
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 3, numeral 5; at noon numeral 326, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling.
The 1st Division accompanied by ten men of the Engineer's Department, under the supervision of H.C. Dinger, Ensign, U.S. Navy, went ashore at 1.00pm for small arm target practice.
F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty 6½ hours over time.
Finished breaking out shell rooms and painting ship's side.
A Spanish transport anchored off Sangley Point at 1.00pm.
Received the following signals: at 1.00pm general 513; at 1.30pm flagship to fleet, telegraphic, 2569, 5802, 8945, 8160, 7139, 0442, 26, 6542, 7139, 8700, 9647, 4422, 0727, 9664.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a 17-gun salute at 3.45pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill under arms.
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Firing party returned.
Visiting parties aboard U.S.S. "Nashville" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Solace" made a call aboard.
J. Staten, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement for the night.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
In obedience to Commander-in-Chief's order of this day, Lieutenant Standley, U.S. Navy, was detached from this vessel and ordered to the U.S.S. "Marietta".
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The following punishments were awarded: B.M. Stout, Landsman, insolence, and using abusive language to Master-at-Arms, 5 days' double irons; J. McCarthy, Seaman, questioning authority of Master-at-Arms, 5 days' double irons.
The following stores were received.
Equipment Navigation Department: 110 feet bell wire, number 16, Brown and Sharp [wire gauge]; 30 pounds leadline, hand; 1 lead, 14-pound; 1 lead, 9-pound; 1 log line; 5 pounds tallow; 100 pounds candles; 1 dozen machine thread.
Construction and Repair Department: 2 2-inch brass elbows; 5 feet 2-inch galvanized pipe; 1 2-inch brass nipple; 1 2-inch brass coupling; 5 quires emery paper; 2 feet 1½-inch brass pipe.
Equipment Department: 2 coils 2½-inch rope.
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28 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Firing party, composed of the 2nd Division and part of Engineer's Division, left the ship for target practice under the supervision of Naval Cadet Landram [Landrum in log-book], U.S. Navy.
J. Staten, Landsman, was released from confinement for the day and restored to duty.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North and NW to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Firing party returned.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Culgoa" called on board.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 1 and numeral 3, at 12.00pm numeral 321 and numeral 5.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, out of uniform on liberty, 1 day's extra duty, continued 2nd [conduct] class; T. Howard, Oiler, out of uniform on liberty, 1 day's extra duty, continued 3rd [conduct] class; M. Teperman, Landsman, hanging clothes up in steamer, 1 day's extra duty; S.F. McMahon, Water Tender, 4¾ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty; F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, 6½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West and NW by North.
Barometer steady.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal 513.
Exercised crews of firemen and Marines in boats under oars.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West and NE to calm.
Barometer steady.
Exercised boats under oars.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, returned 34 hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer steady.
T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, was placed in single irons to await trial by Court Martial, for refusing to obey orders.
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29 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light variable airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 735.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 114 pounds bread; 346 pounds beef.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill and divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] collision mat; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] swimming; Powder [Division] rifles; Marine Guard revolvers.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Shing Shung, Mess Attendant, and J. Platz, Ordinary Seaman, were confined in obedience to awarded punishments.
T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, was reconfined to await trial by Court Martial.
U.S.S. "Petrel" got under way at 8.12am and steamed around the bay.
U.S.S. "Petrel" fired a 13 gun salute at 8.30am, which was answered by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with [by in log-book] seven guns.
At 9.45am the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" stood out to sea.
Lieutenant Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship at 9.30am on duty as member of a General Court Martial meeting at Cavite, returning at noon.
Received in Equipment Navigation Department: 25 yards cotton canvas; 28½ pounds signal halyard stuff; 5 pounds hemp packing, ½-inch, square; and 20 gallons lard oil.
In obedience to the Department's order number 253131-W.A.M., Passed Assistant Paymaster S.H. Bryan, U.S. Navy, and George Hudson, Paymaster's Clerk, were detached from this vessel, this date, and proceeded home.
In obedience to Department's order number 259302-W.A.M., Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson, U.S. Navy, reported for duty on this vessel as the relief of Passed Assistant Paymaster S.H. Bryan, U.S. Navy.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 317 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs, moderate rain and wind squall first part.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
U.S.S. "Petrel" anchored off Cavite at 1.40pm.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" shifted berth at 2.20pm.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Liberty party returned, J. Walcott, Coxswain, overstaying liberty.
U.S. Army transport standing out to sea at 6.00pm.
In obedience to Department's order number 260495-W.A.M., Paymaster's Clerk Louis Lohse reported aboard this vessel for duty.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
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The following punishments were awarded: J. Platz, Landsman, refusing to obey an order given him to pull harder while in boat returning from target practice, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, not pulling properly in running boat, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, 34 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, fourth [conduct] class for 2 months; Shing Shung, Mess Attendant, insolence to Corporal of Guard, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
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30 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Full-dressed ship at 8.00am.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 pounds fresh bread.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, drizzle last hour.
Light airs to breezes from North by West.
Quarters at 9.30am, J. Walcott, Coxswain, absent.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 1 and numeral 3.
U.S. Army transport "Logan" came in.
At 8.40am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal to fleet "Show colors".
Fired national salute of 21 guns.
At noon [made signals] numeral 313 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Charges and specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial were served upon J. Burns, Private Marine, at 1.50pm.
U.S.S. "Annapolis" got under way at 3.15pm, and on passing United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by a salute of 7 guns.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer rising.
Charges and specifications for trial by General Court Martial were served upon T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, and J. McCarthy, Seaman, at 5.00pm by Lieutenant-Commander W.R.A. Rooney, U.S. Navy.
At 6.30pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal preparatory 789.
J. Walcott, Coxswain, returned 11½ hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.45pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 789 cornet.
Exercised searchlights.
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31 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNE to East to calm.
Barometer rising.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 345 pounds meat; 114 pounds bread.
U.S.S. "Princeton" came in at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with variable light airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by exercise of all boats under oars.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Walcott, Coxswain, 11½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
The Commanding Officer of United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" made a call aboard.
U.S.S. "Princeton" fired a 13 gun salute, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with [by in log-book] 7 guns.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.10am for the trial of James Burns, Private Marine, adjourned at noon, having finished the case.
A working party was ashore getting stores for the Engineer's Department.
Lieutenant Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship on General Court Martial duty at 9.30am.
Naval Cadet F.J. Horn Jr., U.S. Navy, reported aboard this vessel for duty in obedience to the Commander-in-Chief's orders.
Received 50 tons fresh water in Engineer's Department.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 309 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
[Light airs from NW by West.]
Working party in Engineer's, and Supplies and Accounts Departments ashore getting stores.
Made weekly inspection of all accessible bilges and compartments, everything in good condition.
Made weekly inspection of flood cocks, everything working satisfactorily.
The following named Privates, U.S. Marine Corps, were received aboard the ship, with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers, from Cavite Marine barracks: F.E. Hubbard; and C.H. Ashmore.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Received aboard in Supplies and Accounts, and Steam Engineering Departments the following stores: (see list [below]).
Transferred, with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers, to Marine barracks at Cavite: J.I. North [Norh in log-book]; and M.J. Lavelle, Private Marines.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Nashville" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
A visiting party from U.S.S. "Castine" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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Received on board the following stores.
Steam Engineering Department: 10 pounds iron washers, ⅝-inch; 12 lamp burners; 96 zinc plates, 6 feet x 12 inches x ½ inch; 260 gallons oil; 50 gallons lard oil; 6 brass elbows, ½-inch; 309 pounds cotton waste; 36 pounds Tuck's packing, ⅜-inch, ½-inch and ⅝-inch; 12 guard bolts; 9 single grate bars; 1 wood mould box.
Supplies and Accounts Department: 2000 pounds corned beef; 504 pounds roast beef; 500 pounds biscuit; 2000 pounds flour; 504 pounds ham; 480 pounds prunes; 100 spools cotton, white; 50 mattress covers; 5 mess kettles; 96 jackknives; 212 pounds tobacco; 2 cleavers; 974 pounds sugar; 552 pounds tomatoes; 512 pounds vegetables; 200 grommets; 200 white hats; 100 knife lanyards; 100 socks, woolen; 50 trousers, white; 100 undershirts, light; 1 set Paymaster Officer's stationery [stationary in log-book].
LOGS FOR JUNE 1901
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1 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 [pounds] fresh bread.
Field day.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North to NW.
Field day.
At 9.00am released B.M. Stout, Landsman, from confinement, and released J. McCarthy, Seaman, from confinement, placing him under sentry's charge without irons to await trial by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 9.15am U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" got under way and fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with 7 guns.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick (3) and absentees (0) report to flagship; at 10.55am flagship to fleet general signal 427; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SW to SSW.
At 1.30pm sent liberty party to Cavite.
At 2.30pm sent working party from engineer's force to U.S.S. "Solace".
Signals: at 12.55pm flagship to fleet general signal 513; at 1.15pm A [U.S.S. "Solace"?] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please sent boat for two of your men".
4pm to 8pm:
[Clear and pleasant, with light to gentle breezes from West to WSW.]
At 6.10pm released J. McCarthy, Seaman, from sentry's charge and placed him in his hammock in the sick bay by order of the Commanding Officer.
Part of the liberty party returned.
Barometer rising slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from West by North to WSW.
Barometer fell last hour.
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2 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
[Clear and pleasant, with light airs from South.]
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 508 pounds fresh beef; and 113 pounds fresh bread.
Liberty party returned, W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, and J. Feeney, Private Marine, absent over time.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West to SW.
Barometer steady.
Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general muster, absentees: W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, and J. Feeney, Private Marine.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 2 and numeral 4.
U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way at 9.55am, and on passing the flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, which the flagship returned with a salute of 7 guns.
W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, returned 4¾ hours over time.
At 12.00pm made signals numeral 299 and numeral 5.
Magazine temperatures: forward shell room 100° to 97° [Fahrenheit]; [forward] magazine 99° to 97°; [forward] fixed ammunition [room] 108° to 101°; after magazine 88° to 87°; [after] shell room 90° to 90°; [after] fixed ammunition [room] 92° to 91°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
U.S.S. "Basco" came in.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West and WSW.
Barometer rising.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Marietta" the following men: T. Tallaksen, Gunner's Mate First-class; L. Dyer, Chief Yeoman; A. Schrod, Painter; J. Connolly, Landsman; and G. Wood, Oiler.
Received from U.S.S. "Marietta": T. Seery, Landsman; and E. Roth, Machinist Second-class.
U.S.S. "Calamianes" came in.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" came in at 9.00pm.
Liberty party returned.
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3 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy, passing showers last two hours.
Barometer nearly steady.
Light airs to breezes from South and SW.
Sent working party ashore at 6.30am to get ammunition.
Sent to U.S.S. "Celtic" for ice.
At 6.55am flagship made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with light passing showers first part.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instructions as follows: 1st [Division] rifles; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] aid to wounded instruction; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marine Guards Colt's automatic gun.
U.S.S. "Marietta", flying a homeward bound pennant, stood out to sea at 11.15am, and fired a 13 gun salute, which was answered by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" by seven guns.
U.S.S. "Annapolis" came in and anchored at noon.
Engaged in getting aboard stores.
Received in Equipment, Construction and Repair, and Ordnance Departments the following stores: (see lists [below]).
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Platz, Landsman, and Shing Shung, Mess Attendant, were released from confinement, their terms of confinement having expired.
Signals: at 10.00am numeral 1 and numeral 4; at noon numeral 295 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
T. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, was engaged in diving for 2 hours on U.S.S. "Castine".
Engaged in stowing ammunition and stores.
Painting all boats.
J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, was received aboard with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers from U.S.S. "Manila".
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
The United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" stood out to sea at 2.10pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, followed by aiming and signal drill.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Visiting party from U.S.S. "Manila" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
J. Feeney, Private Marine, returned from liberty 37 hours over time.
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Received on board the following stores.
In Equipment Department: 50 yards canvas; 50 yards ravens duck; 2 chamois skin; 1 coil manila rope, 9-thread; 1 box toilet paper.
In Construction and Repair Department: 50 brushes, scrub; 2 taps, ¼-inch; 2 taps 5/6-inch; 50 gallons alcohol; 5 gallons Japan drier; 1 bale shellac; 1 tank Rahtjens' [paint] number 3; 1 1½-inch brass elbow; 1 1½-inch brass nipple.
In Ordnance Department: 44 charges, 6-inch C.P.S. [?]; 38 common shells, 6-inch; 6 shrapnel [shells], 6-inch; 99 cartridges, complete, common, 6-pounder; 112 cartridges, complete, common, 3-pounder; 44 boxes ammunition, 6-inch; 9 chests ammunition, 6-pounder; 7 chest ammunition, 3-pounder.
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4 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy first part, clearing last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" stood out to sea at 5.00am.
United States tug U.S.S. "Piscataqua" stood out to sea at 6.30am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 355 pounds fresh beef; 111 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from SSW to SW by West.
At 8.15am sent working party from engineer's force to the U.S.S. "Solace".
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
At 9.15am placed J. Feeney, Private Marine, in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days, in accordance with punishment assigned.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drills: 1st Section artillery; 2nd Section infantry; Marine Guard Colt's automatic [gun].
Received in Paymaster's Department: 1400 pounds fresh vegetables.
At 10.45am placed M. Teperman, Landsman, in solitary confinement on bread and water for 2 days, in accordance with punishment assigned.
At 11.00am [sic, time looks to have been corrected from 8.25am] U.S.S. "Paragua" left the harbor.
At 8.25am U.S.S. "Basco" left the harbor.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Celtic" left the harbor.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Working party returned from U.S.S. "Solace".
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
At 1.00pm sent working party to U.S.S. "Solace".
Held boat drill under sails.
At 2.00pm U.S.S. "Nashville" got under way and left the harbor.
One oarlock was broken in the whaleboat.
Signals: at 3.25pm flagship to fleet general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with showers last half.
Light airs to gentle breezes from West.
Working party returned from U.S.S. "Solace".
Mustered divisions at quarters: no absentees.
Lost the head light of the steam launch while launch was alongside the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", coxswain in charge: W. Coleman, Seaman.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with passing showers first part.
Light breezes to light airs from SW by South to South.
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[Inserted note]
The following punishments were awarded: M. Teperman, Landsman, leaving steamer without permission, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water; H. Child, Apprentice Second-class, J. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, blowing siren without permission, 2 days' extra duty; T.W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, 4¾ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; H. Ellsworth, Landsman, slow in obeying orders, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Spear, Ordinary Seaman, breaking oar, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Feeney, Private Marine, 37 hours over time, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
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5 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from South.
4am to 8am:
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 111 pounds fresh bread.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Had collision drill, followed by divisional drills.
Sent working party to U.S.S. "Solace".
At 10.00am made signals numeral 0 and numeral 4.
At 10.30am flagship made signal "Do you know if boiler water can be had in Hong Kong quickly and cheaply?".
At 11.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship "Yes, $30 (Mexican) a ton from Charles and Company, signed Taussig".
Transport "Sumner" came in.
At 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to flagship numeral 288 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West and WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal 513.
At 4.00pm flagship made signal "All ships requiring money must have registrations in by tomorrow noon".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.25pm flagship [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "When and where did you last dock?".
At 4.55pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "March 13th to 24th 1901 Kowloon Docks, Hong Kong, China".
Received from U.S.S. "Solace": 1 one ton ice machine; 40 gallons lubricating oil; 300 pounds chloride of calcium.
No quarters on account of taking ice machine on board.
At 7.00pm flagship [signaled] to fleet "Between nine and nine thirty tomorrow morning, Philippine Commission will pass squadron. Be prepared to parade guards and saluting with four ruffles and flourishes".
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
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6 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to calm.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" went over to Canacao shipyard.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 465 pounds fresh meat.
At 6.55am flagship made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
M. Teperman, Landsman, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term having expired.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
The Philippine Commission passed through the fleet at 9.40am, landing at Cavite.
U.S.S. "Manila" fired a 17 gun salute, American ensign at fore, at 9.45am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 5; at noon numeral 284 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
Received from U.S.S. "Calamianes" the following men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: F.W. Peters, Seaman; and W. Pottberg, Seaman.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm first part, overcast, cloudy, with passing rain last part.
Light variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, was served with the awarded specifications for trial by General Court Martial.
A visiting party from U.S.S. "Solace" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Exercised searchlights from 7.30pm to 7.45pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with occasional light passing rain.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
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The following punishments were awarded: R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman, R. Thornton, Landsman, skylarking in whaleboat, 2 days' extra duty; F.G. Weisz, Apprentice First-class, loafing on [in in log-book] berth deck in morning watch; 2 days' extra duty.
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7 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 [pounds] fresh bread.
U.S.S. "Culgoa" stood out to sea at 7.30am.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with heavy rain squall first part.
Light airs from South by East to gentle variable breezes.
At 9.15am placed J. McCarthy, Seaman, in single irons in starboard alleyway under sentry's charge, by order of Commanding Officer.
Removed the irons from [J.] McCarthy, Seaman, and T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, by order of the Commanding Officer.
Mustered divisions at quarters, called away all boats for drill.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick (3) and absentees (0) report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from SW.
Gave 600 gallons water (fresh) to U.S.S. "Castine".
Received on board J.J. Manning, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
Signals: at 3.25pm flagship to fleet general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from SW by West to South by West.
Mustered divisions at quarters.
Sounded fire alarm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with heavy rain squall first part.
Light airs from South by West to ESE.
Signals: at 9.30pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send steamer for your Captain to be here at ten o'clock".
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8 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, rain squall last part.
Calm to light airs from ESE, with variable airs last part.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and threatening.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Field day.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 112 pounds fresh bread.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735; at 7.55pm flagship "Guard Yorktown".
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 0 and numeral 3.
U.S.S. "General Alava" came in and anchored at 11.35am.
At 12.00pm made signals numeral 276 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy.
Gentle breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent guard boat on afternoon trip.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 513.
U.S.S. "Gardoqui" came in and anchored at 3.45pm.
At 3.00pm received signal from U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "The Barcelo [Barcello in log-book] will be turned over to you while we are away, will probably deliver her to you tomorrow morning", at 3.07pm "We will not sail until Tuesday, will not transfer Barcelo [Barcello in log-book] to you before the afternoon of the day we sail".
Transferred to U.S.S. "Frolic": G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy.
Light breezes to airs from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
U.S.S. "Culgoa" came in and anchored at 5.05pm.
Published proceedings and acquittal of Summary Court Martial in the case of James Burns, Private Marine.
J. Burns, [Private Marine], was released and restored to duty.
U.S. Army transport left Manila.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy.
Light breezes to airs from SW and West.
Barometer steady.
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9 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, overcast and rainy.
Variable light airs.
Barometer nearly steady.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" and U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Mariaveles" in log-book] came in at 7.00am.
Hospital ship "Relief" anchored at Cavite.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 112 pounds bread; and 360 pounds beef.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by ship and division inspection by the Commanding Officer.
Church party on United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 10.15am, and towed American schooner "Susquehanna" ["Susquehana" in log-book] into anchorage off Cavite at 10.40am.
U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out to sea at 10.45am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 4; at noon numeral 271, numeral 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm, with light variable breezes.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00,pm
Visiting parties aboard U.S.S. "Solace" and U.S.S. "[Don Juan de] Austria" from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with passing rain first part.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer varying.
Visiting party from U.S.S. "Castine" and U.S.S. "Culgoa" and U.S.S. "[Don Juan de] Austria" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Lost overboard, accidentally: the port side light of steam cutter [steamer ceatter in log-book].
Liberty party returned.
Paid monthly money to all the men leaving the ship tomorrow.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with occasional lightning.
Light airs from WSW.
Barometer steady.
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10 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, with light drizzling rain.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Transferred with bags, hammocks, and all necessary transfer papers, the following men, to ships indicated: (see list [below]).
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, but pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" fired salute of 13 guns, which was returned by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with 7 guns.
The Commanding Officer investigated the reports and assigned punishments as follows: (see list [below]).
At 9.15am placed J. Staten, Landsman, in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days according to punishment assigned by order of Commanding Officer.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Held divisional drills: Powder [Division] revolvers; 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] infantry; 3rd [Division] revolvers; Marine Guard Colt's automatic gun.
Sent crew of Marines in whaleboat for exercise.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" shifted her berth at 10.00am.
At 11.20am Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" made an official call upon the Commanding Officer.
Received from U.S.S. "Solace": A. Riggin, Yeoman Third-class; N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class; and J.A. Loerwald, Second-class Fireman; with bags, hammocks and necessary papers.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick (2) and absentees (0) report to flagship; at 11.30am U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Will transfer ten (10) men after supper"; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with rain squalls second half [of watch].
Light airs from South to light breezes from SW.
Sent a detail from engine room force in whaleboat for exercise.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" turned over to this ship the tender "Barcelo".
Sent deck force and engine room force on board "Barcelo".
At 2.50pm United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Nompatuck" in log-book] came off the ways and anchored off the Navy Yard.
Signals: at 12.10pm flagship to fleet general signal 513; at 3.15pm U.S.S. "Castine" [O in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Have you hand pump for testing boilers?", answered "We have none".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light breezes to light airs from Southward and Westward.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
At 6.00pm U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" got under way.
At 6.45pm received from U.S.S. "Petrel" the following men, with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: F.J. Daly, Yeoman First-class; T.P. Voight [Voigt in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman; J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman; O.M. Severied [Severlid in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; W.E. Curtis, Machinist Second-class; S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman; E.G. Buchanan, Gunner's Mate Third-class; H.A. Shaw, Landsman.
Signals: at 6.45pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Annapolis will have guard duty tomorrow; Castine, Petrel and Solace excused from guard duty".
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs to breezes from South.
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[Inserted note]
Commences and until 8am:
Men to be transferred, June 10, 1901.
To U.S.S. "Petrel": T. Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class; M. Keiley, Gunner's Mate Third-class; J. Campbell, Seaman; J. Lidman, Seaman; C. Comstedt, Seaman; R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman; A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman; G.B. Githens, Chief Yeoman; M.J. Ferguson, Yeoman Third-class; H. Marion, Water Tender; J. Pearson, Blacksmith; T.M. Howard, Oiler; A.J. Marchand, Oiler; F. Cruse, Chief Machinist.
To U.S.S. "Castine": J. Capellmann, Seaman; T.W. Healey, Chief Gunner's Mate; F. Miller, Carpenter's Mate Third-class; F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class; C. Johansen, Chief Machinist; S.F. McMahon, Water Tender; M. Houlihan, Water Tender.
To U.S.S. "Culgoa": C. Boyle, Chief Boatswain's Mate; W.C. Coughlin, Yeoman Second-class.
8am to meridian:
The following punishments were awarded: A. Kerwin, Coal Passer Third-class, disregarding order, 2 days' extra duty; J. Sammond, Coal Passer Second-class, disregarding order, 2 days' extra duty; J. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, baseless loss of public property, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, disobedience of orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
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11 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and drizzling first part, cloudy second part.
Light breezes to light airs from South to SSW.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light airs from South by East.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 110 pounds fresh bread; 575 pounds fresh beef.
At 6.35am United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way and stood out to sea.
At 7.50am U.S.S. "Petrel" hoisted Senior Officer's pennant.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735; at 7.15am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book], "When do you expect to sail? Signed Taussig", answer "Tomorrow morning".
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SSW.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by company drill.
At 10.00am made signals: numeral 0; numeral 2.
Received from Navy Yard: one complete set of awnings.
At 12.00pm made signals: numeral 262; numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer steady, after fall first two hours.
Spread new awnings.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book] made signal 513.
At 1.25pm U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book] [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Send boat for Captain".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, squally and rainy.
Light airs to gentle breezes [from] SW by South [and] South and SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Steam tender's engines were disabled.
At 4.40pm sent signal to fleet, "Barcelo's engines are disabled. Will be unable to make the six o'clock trip tonight".
J.J. Burns over time from liberty.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Ensign E.J. Constien [Constein in log-book], U.S. Navy, by order of Commanding Officer was confined to the limits of the ship in accordance with Article 1096, Navy Regulations, for conduct to [of in log-book] the prejudice of good order and discipline.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander Commanding.
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12 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SW by South and South by East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.55am U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book] made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill and divisions instructed at great guns.
J. Burns, Private Marine, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: (see list [below]).
U.S.S. "Solace" stood out to sea at 10.00am.
The Commanding [of] Officer U.S.S. "Petrel" made call aboard.
U.S.S. "Petrel", flying a "homeward bound" pennant, stood out to sea at 10.45am.
Hoisted the Senior Officer's pennant at 11.50am, and assumed the duties of Senior Officer present.
Engaged in overhauling the port chain.
Paid monthly money to all divisions.
Made following signals at 10.00am: numeral 1; numeral 2.
Received the routine signals at noon.
By order of the Commanding Officer, Ensign E.T. Constien [Constein in log-book], U.S. Navy, was released from confinement as per log of June 11th, 8.00am to 12.00pm.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer steady.
Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, reported aboard at 1.00pm as the relief of Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, as Commanding Officer.
At 2.00pm sounded to quarters, mustered and had ship and divisional inspection by Commanding Officer, followed by general quarters and publishing of order detaching Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, from command of the vessel.
Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, assumed command at 3.30pm.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands, at 2.40pm, and fired a 21 gun salute, American ensign at main, which was answered gun for gun by U.S.S. "Annapolis", with German ensign at main.
Boarded Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" at 3.10pm, which call was [re]paid by boarding officer from Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" at 3.30pm.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Mariveles" was towed over to ship yard at Sangley Point at 2.40pm.
Made following signal at 1.00pm: general 573.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
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Absentees, June 12, 1901: J. Burns, Private Marine, 7.00am June 12.
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: J.H. Burd, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; D. Van Coten, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman; R. Spear, Ordinary Seaman to Shipwright; J.E. Pearson, Landsman to Jack of the Dust.
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: I. Martelli, Apprentice First-class to Coxswain, from June 12 1901; Alex Riggin, Yeoman Third-class to Yeoman Second-class, from June 12 1901; John J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman to Painter, from June 4 1901.
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13 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "General Alava" was granted permission to get under way at 5.45am, and stood out to sea at 6.15am.
U.S. Army transport "Indiana" got under way at 6.00am and shifted berth.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 331 pounds fresh beef; 109 pounds fresh bread; 50 [pounds] mutton.
U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
J. Burns, Private Marine, returned from liberty 24 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with light drizzling rain.
Calm.
Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, left the ship.
At 11.30am the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Culgoa" made official call on Commanding Officer.
Received on board in Paymaster's Department the following stores: (see list [below]).
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drilled divisions at stations for general quarters.
Sent [T.J.] Broderick, Apprentice First-class, under sentry's charge to Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippine Islands, for trial by General Court Martial.
At 12.00pm [T.J.] Broderick, Apprentice First-class, returned and was placed in confinement without irons by order of Commanding Officer.
Signals: at 9.00am U.S.S. "Culgoa" [AG in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" numeral 255, numeral 5, numeral 95, numeral 4; at 10.00am received sick and absentee reports from fleet; at 10.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book], "To Lieutenant-Commander Chambers, are any of those articles on request for survey in Equipment Department missing?", answer "All missing"; at 11.35am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book], "Have you your orders to proceed to Iloilo, signed Swift?"; at 11.45am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet, telegraphic, 8569, 6542, 7139, 7147, 1522, 2501, 073, 5193; at noon received coal reports from fleet.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, calm to light airs from SSW to WSW and WNW.
At 1.15pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to make official call upon the Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa".
At 2.00pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
Signals: at 12.10pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Yes, conditions on completion of repairs and Court Martial, nearly finished"; at 12.15pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "To Captain Taussig, official social visit between you and German war vessel completed"; at 12.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book], "Shall call on board at 1.30pm today, signed Swift"; at 3.25pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from NW.
Received in Engineer's Department the following stores: (see list [below]).
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Culgoa".
Signals: at 6.20pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet, numeral general signal 789 at 8.00pm; at 6.50pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Request permission to be excused; one dynamo disabled".
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to variable light airs and breezes.
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8am to meridian:
Received in the Paymaster's Department the following stores: 480 pounds butter; 200 hats, white; 300 pairs socks, cotton; 12 cravats; 562½ yards flannel, heavy; 3000 pounds saltwater soap.
4pm to 8pm:
[Received in Engineer's Department the following stores:] 24 furnace linings, front; 6 valve guards for steam pumps; 6 piston sleeves; 10 castings for water pistons of feed pumps.
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14 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calm.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from East by North to calm.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 110 pounds fresh bread.
Executed morning orders.
Signals: at 6.55am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by distant service and boat drill under oars.
Lieutenant-Commander W.A. Rooney and Ensign H.C. Dinger, U.S. Navy, ashore at Cavite, Philippine Islands, on General Court Martial duty.
J.A. McCarthy, Seaman, was sent ashore for trial by General Court Martial, returning at noon.
The Commanding Officers [of] Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" and U.S.S. "Castine" made an official call aboard.
Received regular routine signals.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with occasional passing showers.
Light variable breezes.
Barometer falling.
Overhauled battery.
Made weekly inspection of all accessible bilges and compartments, all in good condition.
Tested flood cocks, all working well.
J.A. McCarthy, Seaman, was sent ashore for trial by General Court Martial at 1.00pm, returning at 2.30pm.
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Frolic" at 1.45pm.
U.S.S. "Frolic" received permission to anchor at 2.00pm, and moved to buoy off Cavite, Philippine Islands, at 2.20pm.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Frolic" made an official call aboard.
U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to fleet at 12.40pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with light drizzling first part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" fired a 7 gun salute at 6.20pm, stood out to sea at 6.30pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
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15 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 437 pounds beef (fresh); 110 pounds fresh bread.
U.S.S. "Annapolis" stood out to sea at 5.45am.
U.S.S. "Arethusa" stood out to sea at 7.00am.
U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Culgoa" signaled 237, 15, 87, 4.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Culgoa" signaled 1, 5; U.S.S. "Manila" 7, 3; U.S.S. "Frolic" 0, 3; U.S.S. "Castine" 0, 2; U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] 0, 0.
At 10.55am made signal 2127.
At 12.00pm ships made signals: U.S.S. "Culgoa" 312, 1; U.S.S. "Manila" 71, 1; U.S.S. "Castine" 276, 0; U.S.S. "Frolic" 48, 1; U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] 54, 1; U.S.S. "Nanshan" 1111, 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" sighted coming in at 12.00pm.
Exchanged numbers with United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" at 12.15pm, and hauled down Senior Officer's pennant.
Sent signal to U.S.S. "Manila" at 12.25pm: "Have you any mail for U.S.S. "New York"? If so, send it to this ship right away".
At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Manila" [J in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Have received mail for U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book]. Will send it to her as soon as she anchors by the guard boat, unless you wish we send it to you as soon as the steamer crew get their dinner".
At 12.35pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Manila" [J in log-book], "Send it direct to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book]".
At 12.55pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 513.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" anchored at 12.50pm.
Transferred "Barcelo" to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Commanding Officer called on board flagship.
At 1.00pm fired a salute of 13 guns, United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" answered with 7 guns.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South by East and East by South.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Quarters at 5.20pm.
Orders from the Commander-in-Chief were delivered to Ensign H.C. Dinger, U.S. Navy, detaching him and ordering him to U.S.S. "Castine" for duty.
Transferred the following men to U.S.S. "Castine": R. Mackey, Quartermaster First-class; W. Coleman, Seaman; J. Fitzpatrick, Apprentice First-class; M. Coyle, Ordinary Seaman; K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class; A. Alsen [sic, possibly a misspelled A. Akers], Ordinary Seaman; J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman; to U.S.S. "Manila", F.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East by South.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned at 9.00pm
J. Burns, Private Marine, returned aboard drunk and was placed under sentry's charge.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" [U.S.S. "Zaphiro" in log-book] came in and anchored at 11.05pm.
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16 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
[Obscured by inserted note, probably:
Clear and warm.
Light variable airs.
Barometer] falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received in Paymaster's Department from U.S.S. "Culgoa": 200 pounds ice.
Received water for steaming purposes from Navy Yard water boat number 7 alongside.
J. Burns, Private Marine, was released, having been placed under sentry's charge for returning drunk from liberty.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from NE by North.
Mustered divisions at quarters: no absentees.
The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and the ship, read the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick (1) and absentee (0) report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship; at 11.50am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send, signed Remey, receipt for Equipment Navigation stores on Barcelo and Ondina; invoice was sent you on tenth (10), signed Chief-of-Staff".
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light variable airs.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Naval Cadet J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm first part, cloudy, with heavy rain squall, second part.
Light airs to breezes from SW by West.
Signals: at 5.25pm U.S.S. "Manila" [J in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send doctor immediately", answered "No doctor on board".
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light variable airs.
Liberty party returned.
[Inserted note]
4am to 8am:
Received in Paymaster's Department: 100 pounds fresh bread.
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17 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from SSW to SW.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 354 pounds fresh beef; 100 pounds fresh bread; and 53 pounds fresh mutton.
At 7.50am United States tug U.S.S. "Piscataqua" came in and anchored.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm, calm.
Barometer steady.
Mustered divisions at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions great guns; Marines Colt's guns; Powder Division duties at general quarters and fire quarters.
At 10.45am sent first cutter with firemen's crew, and Marines in whaleboat, out for exercise under oars.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions arming; Powder Divisions swimming and signals.
U.S. Army transport "Meade" came in and anchored at 10.30am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am made sick (1) and absentees (0) [report]; and at 12.00pm made coal report, on hand 234 [tons], expended 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm, calm to light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Flagship sent following signal: general signal 513.
At 1.55pm received water from Navy Yard tug alongside, for steaming purposes.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: Fred Flum, Second-class Fireman to Blacksmith [crossed out in red].
Foregoing rating has been withheld by order of Commanding Officer.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to WSW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at setting up.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
The following men were transferred to this ship from U.S.S. "Castine", with bags, hammocks and enlistment records: D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J. Quick, Coxswain; D.C. Hansen, Quartermaster Second-class; I.F. Harlow, Seaman; A.L. Hurd, Seaman; L.C. Hamilton, Seaman; J. Dimmick, Seaman; F. Noble, Chief Electrician; J. McCarty, Quartermaster First-class; William Gibbons, Seaman; J.C. Kennedy, Seaman; T. Sonoyama, Machinist Second-class; J. Hughes, Chief Machinist; H. Kramer, Coppersmith; J.W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman; William Roberts, Second-class Fireman; J. Carney, Second-class Fireman; J.J. Coleman, Second-class Fireman; O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman; G. Williamson, Apprentice First-class; L. Sechrist, Apprentice First-class; S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman; H.J. Hagerty, Ordinary Seaman.
A. Podolsky [G.D. Padolsky in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty at 8.30pm, 2½ hours over time.
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18 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 6.00am two coal lighters came alongside, and began coaling from both sides through forward coaling port.
At 7.00am received another lighter on port side, aft.
Received on board 24 tons in all at 7.20am, when stopped coaling for breakfast.
Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: (see list [below]).
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Assumed guard duty at 8.00am
Engaged in coaling ship from three lighters.
Finished coaling at 10.40am, taking in during watch about 76 tons, in all about 110 tons.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Basco" coaled ship from Sangley Point dock.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 3; at noon [numeral 339], numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, light drizzling last part.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Field Day.
Ensign E.T. Constien, U.S. Navy, reported to the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Mariveles" for Summary Court Martial duty.
Gunnery Sergeant E.R. Faulkner, U.S. Marine Corps, was transferred, with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers, to Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands.
Received aboard, with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers, from Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 1st Sergeant S. Kesmodel, U.S. Marine Corps.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 573.
U.S.S "Yorktown" [signaled] to flagship at 1.00pm interrogatory 572, flagship to U.S.S "Yorktown" at 1.05pm "Affirmative".
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with passing rain last part.
Light variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm
Visiting party from U.S.S. "Culgoa" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Albany" anchored off Sangley Point at 9.00pm.
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4am to 8am:
Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds ice.
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19 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 446 pounds fresh beef; 121 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds ice.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from West by South, shifting to WNW and increasing to light breezes.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Albany" fired salute of 13 guns, which was answered by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with 7 guns.
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer investigated reports and awarded punishments as follows; J. Burns, Private Marine, 24 hours over time from liberty, 7 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, R. Driscoll, Seaman, late hammocks, 1 day's extra duty; A. Podolsky [Padolsky in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, insolent when spoken to, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; J. Burns, Private Marine, drunk from liberty, 2 hours' extra duty; H.E. Childs, Apprentice Second-class, and J.A. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman, singing out under forecastle when Boatswain's Mate was passing a word, 6 hours' extra duty; Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, disobedience of orders, one hour's extra duty; O.M. Severied [Severid in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, and F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, not standing to attention when Commanding Officer passed, 2 hours' extra duty.
At 9.45am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Sounded siren for collision drill at 9.55.40am, all divisions reported ready at 9.57.45am.
Held divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] pistols; 2nd [Division] infantry; 3rd [Division] great guns.
Two officers from the Navy Yard came on board to investigate steam pipes to dynamos with respect to changing their leads.
At 10.30am A. Podolsky, Ordinary Seaman, was confined in accordance with above punishment.
The Commander-in-Chief and the Commanding Officer of the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Crew engaged painting ship.
Signals as follows: at 9.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "To Captain Swift, you are a member of a Board of Investigation to meet at one o'clock today on board the U.S.S. Albany"; at 9.10am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Acknowledged, signed Swift"; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], general, absentees 0, sick 3; at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], general, 335 tons coal on hand, 5 tons expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
U.S.S. "Basco" coaled at Sangley Point.
The Commanding Officer left the ship officially at 12.45pm, and returned at 2.15pm.
Received on board in Steam Engineering Department stores as per list attached [below].
At 3.25pm signal [from] U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet, general 513.
Loaded 65 charges for saluting purposes.
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4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Light breezes to light airs from WW.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks.
Signals as follows: at 4.55pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "A Board of Survey, of which Ensign Constien is a member, will meet on board the Gardoqui tomorrow at 10.30am"; at 5.10pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship [5 in log-book] interrogatory 818; at 5.15pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Affirmative".
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising first half, then steady.
Meridian to 4pm:
List of stores received aboard in Steam Engineering Department: 10 pounds marline; 88 pounds (2 bars) machinery steel, 1-inch; 5⅛ pounds Garlock packing, ½-inch; 3 pounds Garlock packing, ⅜-inch; 1¼ pounds Garlock packing, ¼-inch; 2 boxes pyramid pins; 1 gross Spencerian pens; 150 envelopes, 5 inches x 4 inches; 1 adjustable hacksaw frame; 2 gross brass machine screws; 1 gross brass wood screws; 10 pounds graphite; 10 pounds tallow; 30 pounds oatmeal; 100 paper fasteners; 2 typewriter ink erasers; 500 official envelopes, number 3; 2 small knives.
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20 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from East and SSE and light breezes from SSE.
Barometer falling first half, rising last half [of watch].
Signal from U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet: 735.
Received Paymaster's Department's stores as follows: 121 pounds bread; 150 pounds ice.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SSE.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drill at general quarters.
Sounded alarm at 9.35am, all divisions reported by 9.39.10am, time: 4 minutes, 10 seconds.
Commanding Officer investigated reports, as follows: (see list [below]).
U.S.S. "Zafiro" got under way at 9.50am
Received in Paymaster's Department: 8 barrels salt pork; 18 rating badges, white; and 12 rating badges, blue.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship; at 11.30am U.S.S. "Culgoa" [AG in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send boat for doctor".
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from West.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Albany" made official call upon the Commanding Officer.
At 12.55pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book; signaled] to fleet general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised searchlights from 7.30pm to 7.55pm.
Signals: at 7.00pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet, general signal, "789, at 7.30pm".
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light breezes to light airs from SW.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer investigated reports, as follows: J. Quick, Coxswain, disregard of orders, not sentenced.
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21 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE to ESE.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 465 pounds fresh beef; 156 pounds ice.
Signals: at 6.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, and sent out all boats for exercise under sail, no absentees.
Following signals were sent and received: at 10.00am sick 3, absentees 0; at 10.30am flagship signaled to Commander Swift, "How much coal is on hand at Yokohama?"; at 10.55am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship "6000 tons, expected on July 1st"; at 12.00pm coal expended 5 [tons], on hand 335.
Steamer "Salvadora" hauled upon Cavite ways.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.30pm lighter came alongside, and the ice machine, together with fittings and sheet lead, were loaded and sent to Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippines, to be stowed.
The following signals were received and sent: at 1.30pm flagship to fleet general signal 513; at 2.20pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Had any coal actually arrived when you left there? If so, how much?"; at 2.38pm U.S.S "Yorktown" to flagship "None received before I left on June 1st. Key expected cargo in a few days".
Magazine flood cocks inspected and found in good condition.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising slowly.
[At] 4.30pm sent liberty party ashore at Cavite, Philippine Islands.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Castine" and U.S.S. "Manila" at 6.00pm.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Exercised all hands at fire quarters.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze to calm.
Barometer steady.
Visiting parties from U.S.S. "Castine" and U.S.S. "Manila" returned at 8.30pm.
Liberty party returned, two absentees: [T.] Sonoyama, Machinist Second-class [Second-class Fireman in log-book], and [F.] Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class.
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22 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: 121 pounds bread, fresh.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light SE airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.30am heaved to short stay on starboard chain and let go port anchor, veering to 15 fathoms, and then secured starboard anchor.
At 7.30am uniform [and] time signal from flagship to fleet.
[T.] Sonoyama, Machinist Second-class, returned from liberty 10 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE and East by South.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer and two officers left the ship for General Court Martial duty on board U.S.S. "New York".
U.S.S. "Nashville" came in and anchored at 9.55am.
Crew engaged cleaning ship.
Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 1100 pounds potatoes. Signals as follows: 10.00am U.S.S "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] absentees 1, sick 5; 10.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general 427; at 12.00pm U.S.S "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] coal on hand 322 [tons], expended 4.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J.E. Barrett, Landsman, repeatedly slow in obeying orders, three (3) days' extra duty scrubbing dirty canvas.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from East by South and gentle breezes from SE by East.
Barometer falling.
At 12.55pm flagship signaled general 513.
Took on board 12 tons fresh water from Navy Yard water boat.
At 3.40pm received on board with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, ten (10) Marines from the Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippine Islands, as follows: (see list appended [below]).
Received in Construction and Repair Department from the General Storekeeper: 25 gallons boiled linseed oil; 5 gallons copal varnish.
Received on board Marines' stores as per list attached [below].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm
F. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Received in Steam Engineering Department following stores: (see list [below]).
Transferred with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers to the United States Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands, the following Marines: (see list appended [below]).
Visiting parties from U.S.S. "Manila" and U.S.S. "Culgoa" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Culgoa" from 6.00 to 8.00pm.
Secured boats for sea.
At 8.00pm U.S.S "Yorktown" [signaled] to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] general interrogatory 118, U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S "Yorktown", "Affirmative".
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12pm to 4pm:
Received on board the following named Marines from the United States Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands: R.B.H. Heise, Corporal; B. Sauers, Corporal; H.H. Albert, Private; A.T. Don, Private; J.M. Duffy, Private; T. Jameson, Private; M.L. Patton, Private; R.C. Rudge, Private; G. Shultis, Private; J.B. Turner, Private.
Received on board Marines' stores, as follows, and transferred by Major T.C. Prince, Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Marine Corps, at Cavite, Philippine Islands, to 1st Sergeant George Kesmodel, U.S. Marine Corps, in charge of Guard U.S.S. "Yorktown": four (4) blankets, woolen, in good condition; three (3) coats, undress, in good condition; thirty-six (36) collars, linen, in good condition; thirty-six (36) drawers, heavy, in good condition; twenty (20) drawers, light, in good condition; seventy-two (72) socks, woolen, pairs, in good condition; thirty-six (36) socks, cotton, pairs, in good condition; fifteen (15) shoes, leather, pairs, in good condition; twenty-four (24) suspenders, pairs, in good condition; forty (40) shirts, flannel, in good condition; three (3) trousers, non-commissioned officer, wool, in good condition; fifteen (15) trousers, linen, in good condition; thirty (30) undershirts, heavy, in good condition; thirty (30) undershirts, light, in good condition; two (2) coats, full dress, in good condition.
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4pm to 8pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, as follows: 8 valve seats and one pattern; 2 patterns for furnace door liners; 1 piston (and sample) for auxiliary feed pump.
Transferred the following named Marines to the United States Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands: W.S. Sinclair, Corporal; D. Wanless, Corporal; F.L. Beik, Private; G. Braeske, Private; J. Burns, Private; F.S. De Cue [De Ceu in log-book], Private; H.W. Heisch, Private; L.A. Mothersbough, Private; H.L. Verge, Private; F.S. Standinger, Private.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Received aboard from U.S.S. "Culgoa", with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers: W. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist, and J. Kerr, Chief Machinist.
F. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, returned from liberty 23¼ hours over time.
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23 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 820 pounds fresh beef; 248 pounds fresh mutton; 900 pounds fresh vegetables; 600 pounds ice.
United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] got under way at 5.30am and went alongside U.S.S. "Culgoa", stood out to sea at 7.00am.
U.S. Army transport "Lawton" stood into anchorage off Manila at 7.00am.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Gentle breezes from East, shifting to North and decreasing to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and published portion of Fleet General Court Martial Order number 2, relating to J.A. McCarthy, Seaman, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.
Sentence General Court Martial: to be confined in such place as the Commander-in-Chief may designate for the period of two (2) years, to perform extra police duties, to lose all pay that may become due him during said period, except three (3) dollars per month for necessary prison expenses, and, at expiration of confinement, to be paid twenty five (25) dollars, then to be dishonorably discharged from United States Naval Service, total loss of pay amounting to five-hundred and eleven (511) dollars and sixty-four (64) cents.
Proceedings and sentence findings approved, the Naval Prison, Cavite, Philippine Islands, designated as place of confinement.
The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
At 11.05am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nashville" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Signals, as follows: at 9.40am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet, telegraphic 0844, 6472, 4793, geographic 3796, telegraphic 1483, 8221, 1495, numeral 1; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] absentees 0, sick 4; at 12.00pm 316 tons coal on hand, 6 tons expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from NW and NNE, shifting to NE in light and gentle breezes.
Barometer falling slowly.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nashville".
Completed preparations for getting under way.
At 1.50pm, by order of the Commanding Officer, released from confinement J.A. McCarthy, Seaman, and transferred him with bag, hammock, and necessary papers to the Naval Prison, Cavite, Philippine Islands, in conformity with approval of General Court Martial proceedings.
At 2.30pm called all hands up anchor.
Made signal to flagship, interrogatory 075, answered with affirmative.
Under way at 2.35pm.
At 3.06pm put over patent log, reading 0.0.
At 3.15pm set course S73°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.4.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 7.4.
At 3.50pm sighted U.S.S. "Castine" leaving port.
Steam from [on in log-book] boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 95 [pounds], average revolutions 83.
Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
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4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE.
At 4.25pm changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 10.4.
At 5.30pm changed course to S72°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 20.1.
At 5.40pm stopped the starboard engine.
At 6.00pm changed course to N73°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 24.1.
Average steam 120, average revolutions 88.6.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Partly cloudy, with lightning to Southeastward, moonlight.
Light breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 6.47pm changed course to N58°W (per compass), patent log reading 30.3.
At 7.00pm ahead slow starboard engine, and ahead full speed at 7.07pm.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 82¼.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N58°W (per compass) until 10.08pm, then N42°W (per compass), patent log reading 60, until end of watch.
Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light sighted at 8.35pm, bearing N25°W, on bow at 9.30pm, bore North at 9.53pm, and at 10.08pm bore N5°E.
Average steam 109, revolutions starboard [engine] 84.6, port 83.8.
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24 June 1901
Making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 16.65, Long 119.52
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from NE.
Lightning to Northward and Southward.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N42°W (per standard compass) until 12.15am, when Capones [Island] bore East and changed course to N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.0.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 13.7.
At 1.30am passed steamer on port board standing to the Southward.
Average steam 113 [pounds], average revolutions 84.8.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Light airs and light breezes from NE to moderate breezes from East.
Executed morning orders.
At 6.55am changed course to N15°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 40.
Average steam 112½ [pounds], average revolutions 81.1 port [engine], 81.3 starboard.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from SE to ESE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st Division great guns; 2nd Division rifles; 3rd [Division] great guns; Marines Colt's automatic gun; Powder Division revolvers.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.E. Barrett, Landsman, lying, creating a disturbance in number 2 mess, three (3) days' extra duty; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, 23¼ hours over time from liberty, three (3) days' extra duty and reduced to 4th conduct class.
Steam in boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 92.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Exercised all apprentice boys at heaving the lead.
Mustered at quarters at 1.15pm, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] signals; 2nd [Division] aiming; 3rd [Division] signals; Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
Engaged in scrubbing boat canvas.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers at 88.1 revolutions, on course N15°East (per compass).
Average steam 93 [pounds].
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N15°E (per standard compass).
High land in sight on starboard hand.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, closed watertight doors, and exercised at setting up.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 48.5.
Average steam 100 [pounds], revolutions 91.5.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with light airs to light breezes from NNE.
Exercised with electric night signals.
Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 97.
Ship on her course N15°E (per standard compass).
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy, with moonlight.
Light airs from NNE to North by West.
Barometer steady.
Smooth sea.
At 10.50pm sighted Cape Bojeador light bearing ENE¾E.
Steam from [on in log-book] boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 86 [pounds], average revolutions 87.2.
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25 June 1901
Making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 20.52, Long 120.60
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N15°E (per compass).
Bojeador light bore S65°E, distance 28.1 miles [knots in log-book] at 1.00am.
Average steam 90 [pounds], average revolutions 85.5.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light and moderate breezes from East and ESE.
Barometer rising 2nd and 3rd hours.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N15°E (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 84.4.
Ship rolling easily to moderate sea, maximum roll to starboard 4°, to port 12°.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 101.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Gentle to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drills: 1st Division seamanship; 2nd Division stations; 3rd Divisions stations; Powder Division stations at general quarters; Marine Guard pistols.
Broke out fore hold for quarterly inspection.
Exercised seaman branch of crew in heaving the lead.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N15°E (per standard compass).
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Changed course to N21°E (per standard compass) at 12.10pm, patent log reading 26.2.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 85 [pounds], average revolutions 88.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill and closing watertight doors.
Exercised all coxswains at signal drill.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N21°E.
Sighted Southern point of Formosa Island at 5.45pm, bearing N19°W.
Average steam 85 [pounds], average revolutions 89.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, warm.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N21°E (per standard compass).
At 6.50pm sighted South Cape light bearing N39°W (per standard compass).
At 7.40pm changed course to N6°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.2.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 1.9.
At end of watch South Cape light bore N38°W.
Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 95.6.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool first part, overcast, with passing showers the second part.
Light breezes from ENE through North to NW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N6°E (per standard compass).
At 11.00pm changed course to N25°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 29.7.
At 11.25pm sighted Samasana Island bearing NNE.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 86.
Formosa Island is also known as Taiwan.
South Cape is also known as Nan Sha and Oluan Bi.
Samasana Island is also known as Kasho To, Lyudao Island and Green Island.
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26 June 1901
At sea, making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 24.53, Long 122.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy, with occasional lightning to Eastward.
Light airs from NW by West to SSE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.25am changed course to N29°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 43.0.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 86.3.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N29°E (per compass).
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 17.4.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 86.3.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light to moderate breezes from SE.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N29°E (per standard compass) until 8.20am, when changed to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.3.
At 9.15am sighted Kumi Island bearing N64°E, and changed course to N64°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.3.
At 10.00am changed course to N45°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.1.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 52.8.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and held collision drill, all divisions reported ready in 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Held divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] great guns; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] rifles; Marine Corps rifles.
At 9.00am, by order of the Commanding Officer, released from confinement A. Podolsky [Podosky in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, his time having expired.
At 10.45am set clocks ahead 11 minutes.
At 11.23am rock off Southern end of Kumi Island abeam, distance 5 miles.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 86.8.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm first part, clear second part.
Gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer fell first hour, steady the latter part of watch.
Steaming under three boilers, on course NE (per standard compass).
Broke out forward equipment storerooms and chain locker, for quarterly inspection.
Cleaned and painted chain locker, and restowed chain.
Scraped [scrapped in log-book] boats spars.
Loaded forty-two (42) saluting charges.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 91.2.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 88.9.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, and exercised at collision drill.
Steam in boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 96.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with occasional lightnings.
Moderate breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N45°E (per compass).
Exercised apprentices and coxswains at signaling.
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 96.1.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast, pleasant, lightning to Northward and Westward.
Gentle breeze from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N45°E (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 74.1.
Average steam pressure 118.7 [pounds], average revolutions 96.9.
Kumi Island is also known as Yonaguni-jima.
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27 June 1901
At sea, making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 28.02, Long 126.28
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Lightning to the NW.
Ship on course NE (per standard compass), steaming under three boilers.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 14.2.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SE to South by East.
Barometer steady.
Executed morning orders.
Steam in boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 96.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with light passing rain first part.
Moderate breezes from South by East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course north 45°E (per compass) until 8.20am, then N58°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 56.6, until end of watch.
Set clocks ahead 12 minutes at 11.30am.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 96.4.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H. Staub, Landsman, lying down on cross-trees while at masthead lookout, 3 hours' extra duty; M. Teperman, Landsman, not standing lookout properly, 3 hours' extra duty; F.W. Peters, Seaman, not standing lookout properly, 3 hours' extra duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Stiff breeze from SSE and South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N58°W (per standard compass) until 1.00pm, when changed to N62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 0.5.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 29.3.
At 1.20pm lighted fires in D boiler for steaming purposes.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Divisions were instructed in marline spike seamanship, Marines in great guns.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 93.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, with heavy rain squall last hour.
Stiff to fresh breezes from SW and gentle to moderate to variable breezes.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N62°E (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 48.5.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and squally with rain.
Moderate to fresh breeze from South by East.
Barometer steady.
Steam formed on boiler D.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 94.4.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with fresh breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N62°E (per compass).
Average steam 121.5 [pounds], revolutions 108.1.
Connected D boiler at 8.00pm.
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28 June 1901
At sea, making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 30.70, Long 130.52
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, with passing rain shower first hour, clearing last hour.
Stiff to moderate breezes from SW by West, decreasing to gentle breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under four boilers on course N62°E (per standard compass).
At 3.45am sighted a small island one point on port bow.
At 3.48am went ahead slow speed.
At 3.55am changed course to N34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.4.
At end of watch sighted a small island one point abaft starboard beam.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Moderate to gentle breezes from Southward and Westward.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 4.15am went ahead full speed.
At 4.16am changed course to N8°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.7.
At 4.40am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.3.
Took bow and beam bearing of Dundas Island, distant 1.9 miles abeam.
At 5.40am changed course to N24°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.3.
At 7.00am changed course to N30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.0.
At 7.30am sighted the islands Yakushima and Nagarobe.
Executed morning orders.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 101.3.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 104.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Light variable breezes from West to WNW.
Barometer steady.
Changed course at 8.18am to N50°E, patent log [reading] 104.3.
[At] 9.15am changed course to N66°E, patent log [reading] 114.9.
Changed course at 9.30am to N72°E, patent log [reading] 117.9.
Changed course at 11.00am to N66°E, patent log [reading] 135.5.
Changed course at 11.20am to N55°E, patent log [reading] 137.9.
At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] Colt's automatic gun; Powder [Division] general quarters; Marines instruction in secondary battery.
At 11.05am set clock ahead 15 minutes.
Steaming under boilers A, B, C and D.
Average steam 107.7 [pounds], average revolutions 108.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining first part, clearing last part.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer falling.
Made the weekly inspection of all bilges and compartments.
Tested flood cocks.
Everything satisfactory.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N55°E (per compass) until 12.10pm, then changed course to N49°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 44.5.
Changed course at 1.32pm to N62°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 60.2.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 107.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW and South by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming full speed on course N62°E (per standard compass).
At 4.48pm sighted Oshima lighthouse bearing North by East (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and held fire drill (see slip appended [below]).
Average steam 120½ [pounds], average revolutions 104.4.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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4pm to 6pm:
At fire quarters the divisions reported, as follows: 1st Division, stream turned on in 3 minutes and 30 seconds; 2nd Division, two streams on in 2 minutes and 25 seconds, and 3 minutes and 10 seconds respectively; 3rd Division, one stream on in 2 minutes.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers.
At 6.30pm changed course to N55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.5.
Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 112.4.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from South by West, shifting to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Moonlight.
Steam in boilers A, B, C and D.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 106.9.
Dundas Island is also known as Gaja-shima.
Nagarobe is also known as Kuchinoerabu-jima.
Oshima lighthouse is also known as Kurasaki Hana lighthouse.
LOG BOOK – JUNE 29th 1901 TO DECEMBER 31st 1901
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Examined M.S.M.
Bureau of Navigation, Received April 2, 1902, Navy Department, 309538 with.
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LOG BOOK
of the
U.S.S. "Yorktown"
Third Rate,
of Six Guns,
Commanded By
Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy,
Attached to Asiatic Squadron,
Commencing June 29, 1901,
at sea near Kobe, Japan,
and ending December 31, 1901,
at [Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands].
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List of Officers
Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log-Book, from December 18, 1900, to June 29, 1901.
Name |
Rank |
William Swift |
Commander |
W.R.A. Rooney |
Lieutenant-Commander |
C.S. Stanworth |
Lieutenant |
W.H. Allderdice |
Lieutenant |
E.T. Constien |
Ensign |
C.E. Landram |
Naval Cadet |
J.F. Horne |
Naval Cadet |
J.K. Taussig |
Naval Cadet |
R. Nicholson |
Assistant Paymaster |
L. Lohse |
Paymaster's Clerk |
G.D. Costigan |
Passed Assistant Surgeon |
C.P. Bagg [Bogg in log-book] |
Assistant Surgeon |
O.D. Duncan |
Ensign |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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List of Officers
Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log-Book, from June 29, 1901, to [December 31, 1901].
Name |
Rank |
Time of Occurrence, and Particulars |
G.D. Costigan |
Passed Assistant Surgeon |
Transferred July 31, 1901, by order of Commander-in-Chief. |
C.E. Landram |
Naval Cadet |
Transferred November 20, 1901, by order of the Senior Squadron Commander. |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at first commission [November 17th, 1898].
Number Allowed |
Rates |
Number On Board |
1 |
Chief Boatswain's Mate |
|
2 |
Boatswain's Mate First-class |
|
2 |
Boatswain's Mate Second-class |
|
1 |
Chief Gunner's Mate |
|
1 |
Gunner's Mates First-class |
|
1 |
Gunner's Mate Second-class |
|
3 |
Gunner's Mate Third-class |
|
1 |
Chief Quartermaster |
|
1 |
Quartermaster First-class |
|
1 |
Quartermaster Second-class |
|
1 |
Quartermaster Third-class |
|
6 |
Coxswains |
|
1 |
Chief Carpenter's Mates |
|
1 |
Carpenter's Mate Third-class |
|
1 |
Sailmaker's Mates |
|
1 |
Ship's Cook |
|
1 |
Hospital Apprentice |
|
1 |
Chief Master-at-Arms |
|
1 |
Master-at-Arms Third-class |
|
1 |
Hospital Steward |
|
1 |
Chief Equipment Yeoman |
|
1 |
Chief Paymaster's Yeoman |
|
1 |
Chief Engineer's Yeoman |
|
1 |
Yeoman First-class |
|
1 |
Yeoman Second-class |
|
1 |
Yeoman Third-class |
|
1 |
Ship's Writer |
|
1 |
Painter |
|
1 |
Bugler |
|
1 |
Jack of the Dust |
|
2 |
Blacksmith |
|
1 |
Plumber and Fitter |
|
1 |
Coppersmith |
|
1 |
Chief Electrician |
|
1 |
Electrician First-class |
|
2 |
Electrician Second-class |
|
1 |
Shipwright |
|
1 |
Cabin Steward |
|
1 |
Cabin Cook |
|
1 |
Ward-room Steward |
|
1 |
Ward-room Cook |
|
1 |
Steerage Steward |
|
1 |
Steerage Cook |
|
16 |
Seamen |
|
16 |
Ordinary Seamen |
|
10 |
Landsmen |
|
7 |
Mess Attendants |
|
16 |
Apprentices |
|
3 |
Chief Machinist |
|
3 |
Machinist First-class |
|
1 |
Boiler Makers |
|
2 |
Machinist Second-class |
|
3 |
Water Tenders |
|
4 |
Oilers |
|
8 |
First-class Firemen |
|
8 |
Second-class Firemen |
|
15 |
Coal Heavers |
|
166 [164 in log-book] |
Total |
Examined and found to be correct, Navigator [not signed]
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U.S.S. ["Yorktown"].
Description of Instruments used for Meteorological Observations, their Location, et cetera.
Instrument |
Maker |
Number |
Location |
Date of Last Comparison |
Compared With |
Error |
Mercurial Barometer |
H.J. Green, Brooklyn, New York |
U.S. Navy number 50, manufacturer's number 3352 |
Pilot house |
June 1901 |
Standard Manila, by comparing readings |
-0.04 +0.05 |
Aneroid Barometer |
John T. Large, Williamsburg, New York |
27590 |
Under poop in cabin |
January 26, 1899 |
Government building, Honolulu, Hawaii |
After August 14, 1899 -0.07 Correction +1.10 Correction +0.09 |
Thermometer (Dry Bulb) |
||||||
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer) |
H.J. Green |
3949 |
On bridge |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Armament
Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown".
Primary
Number of Guns |
Caliber |
Mark |
Description |
Cartridge |
Projectiles |
Carriages |
Remarks |
||
Powder |
Weight |
Kind |
Weight |
||||||
Six (6) |
VI-inch |
III |
30 caliber long |
Smokeless |
23 pounds |
Armour piercing |
100 pounds |
Central pivot |
Breech Loading Rifle converted to Rapid Fire Gun by substitution of Fletcher breech mechanism |
Common |
100 pounds |
||||||||
Shrapnel |
100 pounds |
||||||||
Secondary
Number of Guns |
Caliber |
Mark |
Description |
Cartridge |
Projectiles |
Carriages |
Remarks |
||
Powder |
Weight |
Kind |
Weight |
||||||
Two (2) |
2.244 inches |
II |
6-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire |
Smokeless |
830 [grams] |
Armour Piercing |
6 pounds |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
|
Two (2) |
1.85 inches |
Armstrong |
3-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire |
Cordite |
Steel |
3 pounds |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
Made in England |
|
Common |
3 pounds |
||||||||
Four (4) |
1.457 inches |
II |
1-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire, heavy |
Black |
4.9 ounces |
Armour Piercing |
1 pound |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
|
Two (2) |
6 mm |
I |
Colt's automatic machine gun |
Smokeless |
33 grains |
Steel, jacketed |
133 grains |
Arc mount |
|
Boat armament
1 Cage mount 1-pounder in steam cutter.
1 Tripod mount 6 mm in first cutter for Colt's automatic [machine gun].
1 Field carriage for 1-pounder.
1 Field carriage for Colt's automatic machine gun 6 mm.
1 Tripod carriage for Colt's automatic machine gun 6 mm.
Small arms
100 Rifles 6 mm, Lee, straight pull.
2 Firing attachments, caliber .45, sub-caliber practice for 6-inch rapid fire gun.
70 Revolvers, Colt direct action, caliber .38.
2 Rifles, Winchester, caliber .22, for gallery target practice.
Drill cartridges for 6-pounder, 3-pounder, and 1-pounder.
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number [left blank] on board the U.S.S. ["Yorktown"].
Date |
April 28, 1901 |
November 7, 1901 |
Place of Observation |
At sea |
At sea |
Latitude |
16°50' N |
13°09' N |
Longitude |
118°58' E |
144°30' E |
Observed Variation |
0°37' E |
2°39' E |
Ship's Head by Compass |
Deviation |
Deviation |
North |
+0°12' |
-0°10' |
North by East |
+0°26' |
+0°18' |
NNE |
+0°40' |
+0°46' |
NE by North |
+0°30' |
+0°57' |
NE |
+0°19' |
+1°09' |
NE by East |
+0°18' |
+1°14' |
ENE |
+0°16' |
+1°19' |
East by North |
-0°12' |
+1°16' |
East |
-0°40' |
+1°13' |
East by South |
-0°45' |
+0°50' |
ESE |
-0°51' |
+0°27' |
SE by East |
-0°52' |
+0°25' |
SE |
-0°54' |
+0°23' |
SE by South |
-0°50' |
+0°30' |
SSE |
-0°44' |
+0°37' |
South by East |
-0°36' |
+0°28' |
South |
-0°30' |
+0°18' |
South by West |
-0°04' |
+0°15' |
SSW |
+0°21' |
+0°13' |
SW by South |
+0°25' |
+0°24' |
SW |
+0°28' |
+0°35' |
SW by West |
+0°26' |
+0°14' |
WSW |
+0°24' |
-0°06' |
West by South |
+0°10' |
-0°23' |
West |
-0°04' |
-0°40' |
West by North |
+0°12' |
-0°40' |
WNW |
+0°31' |
-0°39' |
NW by West |
+0°25' |
-0°48' |
NW |
+0°20' |
-0°57' |
NW by North |
+0°34' |
-1°04' |
NNW |
+0°38' |
-1°07' |
North by West |
+0°25' |
-0°39' |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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29 June 1901
At sea, making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 33.53, Long 134.53
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy first part, clearing last part.
Gentle breezes from NE by North.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N55°E (per compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 22.3.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 108.5.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather, pleasant, passing rain shower second hour.
Gentle breezes to light airs from NE by North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming full speed on course N55°E (per standard compass) until 7.57am, when changed to N76°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.6.
At 4.00am sighted high land one point on port bow.
At end of watch Muroto Saki lighthouse bearing N55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.4.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 109.1.
Crew engaged cleaning ship.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool, drizzling last hour.
Light breezes from NE by North to NE and gentle, moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.18am changed course to N45°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.5, when Muroto Saki light was abeam, distant 4.5 miles.
At 10.00am changed course to N43°E, patent log [reading] 87.2.
Set clocks ahead 21 minutes.
At 12.00pm changed course to N48°E, patent log [reading] 104.
At 9.05am stopped the engines while passing through a fleet of fishing boats.
Went ahead at full speed at 9.10am.
Steaming under four boilers.
Average steam 119.7 [pounds], average revolutions 106.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool, with drizzling rain during first part of watch.
Gentle to light breezes from ENE to NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm changed course to N53°E, patent log [reading] 12.8.
Hauled in patent log at 1.15pm to clear it, and put over at 1.25pm.
At 2.08pm changed course to N53°E, patent log [reading] 12.8.
At 3.00pm hauled in patent log and found it to be out of order.
At 3.32pm changed course to N12°E.
At 3.45pm put over new patent log, reading 0.
Steam in boilers A, B, C and D.
Average steam 118.0 [pounds], average revolutions 107.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N12°E (per compass) until 4.25pm, then N30°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 9.4, until 4.44pm, then N27°E (per compass), patent log 12.4, until 5.55pm, then N36°E (per compass), patent log 27.5.
Standing into anchorage off Kobe, Japan.
Sighted man-of-war at 5.20pm standing in through Akashi No Seto [Akashi No Sito in log-book].
Making preparations for port.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 170.2.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and misty.
Light breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming full speed on course N27°E (per standard compass) until 6.05pm, when commenced steering on various courses towards quarantine ship, Captain conning.
At 6.20pm handed in patent log, reading 32.4.
Stopped off quarantine ship, were boarded by health officers and granted pratique.
At 7.20pm were boarded by a representative of Harbor Master and shown berth.
At 7.35pm anchored with port anchor in 7 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge.
Bearings anchorage: Wada Misaki light S4°W, flagstaff Kawa Saki N78°W, ship's head ENE.
Draft 12 feet 9 inches forward, 16 feet 1 inch aft.
H.B.M.S. "Aurora" and H.B.M.S. "Phoenix" in port.
Were boarded by officer from H.B.M.S. "Aurora".
Sent officer to make official call on United States Consul.
A. Battistella was rated from Apprentice First-class to Coxswain to date from today.
Let fires die out in boilers A, B, C.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with rain last three hours.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 8.15pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" stood in toward anchorage; exchanged vessel's numbers with her.
At 8.48pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" anchored.
At 8.50pm the Commanding Officer called officially on the Admiral.
Exchanged signals with United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
The following provisions in Paymaster's Department, condemned by survey, June 29, 1901, were thrown overboard: 2 barrels beans; 1 box corned beef; 10 tins biscuits.
Muroto Saki is also known as Muroto Misaki.
Akashi No Seto is also known as Akashi Kaikyo.
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30 June 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and rainy.
Light variable airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and raining.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE, East, and ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 7.00am the flagship made uniform and time signal.
Cleaning ship's side.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy.
Moderate to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.00am H.M.S. "Aurora" fired salute of 13 guns, with American ensign at fore, United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" returned the salute with 13 guns and the English ensign at the fore.
At 10.05am Japanese steamer "Kagoshima Maru" left the harbor.
Sent boarding officer on board H.M.S. "Aurora" to return boarding call.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report; at 11.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "To Commander Swift, U.S. Navy, the Consul comes here at two (2.00), (signed) McKenzie [MacKenzie in log-book]"; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light breezes to airs from East by North to ENE.
Barometer fell first hour, steady the last hours.
At 2.20pm the United States Consul went on board the flagship U.S.S. "New York".
At 3.00pm [he] left the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and the flagship fired a salute of 7 guns.
At 3.05pm the United States Consul came on board, and left at 3.35pm, fired a salute of 7 guns.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals: at 2.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission to give usual liberty", answered "Permission granted"; at 2.27pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "The Consul is now on board this ship. The Consul will go from here to you"; at 3.10pm "Permission requested to salute Consul", answered "Permission granted".
J. Quick, Coxswain, J. Kennedy [Kenady in log-book], Seaman, and M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, left steam launch at wharf ashore and failed to return to ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 5.10pm J. Quick, Coxswain, returned from shore.
M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, and J. Kennedy, Seaman, returned from shore at 5.40pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling rapidly.
Rough sea.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR JULY 1901
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1 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and rainy.
Gentle to stiff breezes from SSW to WSW, quieting to light breeze and airs from WSW.
Barometer fell first hour and then arose.
At 1.30am veered to 45 fathoms on port chain.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Following signals were received: [at] 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735; [at] 7.55am flagship general signal designating U.S.S. "Yorktown" as guardship.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.05am liberty party returned, and mustered, no absentees.
At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised divisions, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions great guns; Powder Division and Marine Guard rifles.
Began overhauling battery.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: James J. Manning, Gunner's Mate Third-class to Gunner's Mate Second-class.
Received the following stores in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds beef.
At 9.45am the Commanding Officer left the ship.
At 12.00pm the Commanding Officer returned.
The following signals were made and received: at 8.05am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship, wigwag, "Request permission to dry signal flags"; [at] 8.07am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Permission granted"; [at] 8.35am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "Captain Swift, please come aboard by ten o'clock in blue dress uniform and accompany me to Consul, (signed) Rogers"; [at] 9.50am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "All calls to the British men-of-war are to be considered as made"; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship general signal sick 2, absentees 0; at 12.00pm made coal report: on hand 139 [tons]; expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW to SW by South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Continued work of overhauling battery.
At 1.30pm exercised 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions at aiming drill, and quartermasters and signal boys at signals.
The Paymaster left the ship on duty at 1.30pm, and returned at 3.30pm with 9,696.91 yen.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 2.00pm, and returned at 3.30pm.
The following signals were made: at 12.55pm general signal "Pipe down scrubbed and washed clothes".
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW by South to South.
Barometer steady.
Finished overhauling battery, except port forward, starboard waist and port after 6-inch guns.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, served out clean hammocks.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 4.10pm, and returned at 7.00pm.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 7.30pm.
The following signals were made: at 4.00pm flagship hoisted guard flag at yard arm.
Paid crew monthly money.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
At 10.00pm German merchant steamer got under way and left harbor.
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2 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from East.
Barometer steady.
At 12.12am Commanding Officer returned on board.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from ENE and East by North to light airs from East by North.
Barometer steady.
Scrubbed hammocks and executed morning orders.
At 7.00am the Commanding Officer left the ship.
Large English merchant steamer came into the harbor.
Following signals: at 6.55am uniform time signal made by flagship.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with occasional drizzling.
Light airs from East by North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters, had infantry drill.
Overhauling battery.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 1; at noon numeral 147, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Exercised boats under oars.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Baseball party returned.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
"Empress of Japan" came in and anchored off Kobe, Japan, [at] 7.10pm.
J.E. Barrett, Landsman, returned from liberty drunk and was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 10.10pm: Mexican 47.3; Yen 49.8.
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3 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
"Empress of Japan" stood out to sea at 12.40am.
J. Barrett, Landsman, was released [from sentry's charge], he being sober.
"Empress of India" anchored off Kobe, Japan, at 1.00am.
English gunboat anchored off Kobe, Japan, at 7.00am.
"Empress of India" shifted berth inshore.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds fresh beef.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 7.00am general 735.
Liberty party returned, the following men overstaying liberty: J.H. Burd, Seaman; C.P. Green, Coal Passer; J.A. Johnson, Apprentice First-class; C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman; R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman; J.A. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman; C.W. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman; F.W. Pottberg, Seaman; F.W. Peters, Seaman; John Regan, Coal Passer; H. Schaefer, Landsman; B.M. Stout, Landsman; Thomas Seery, Landsman; T.W. Tully, Landsman; D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
E.J. Wood, Coal Passer, returned from liberty drunk and was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
Assumed guard duty for today.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with passing rain showers.
Light airs from NE and ENE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, 16 absentees.
Had collision drill and abandon ship, all boats away in 14 minutes.
By order of the Commanding Officer G.S. Wood, Coal Passer, was released from sentry's charge and turned over to Medical Officer for treatment.
Wardroom officers called on the wardroom officers of H.M.S. "Aurora".
Signals, as follows: at 9.05am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Be prepared to full-dress ship at 8.00am tomorrow, fire national salute at noon"; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] 16 absentees, 1 sick; at 12.00pm 143 tons coal on hand, 4 expended.
12pm to 4pm:
Overcast, with rain.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.20pm.
Received on board in Steam Engineering Department: 53 tons of fresh water for steaming purposes.
British Steamer "Empress of India" left port at 1.30pm.
German steamer "Bayern" anchored off Kobe, Japan, at 4.00pm.
Flagship made general signal 4633 at 1.55pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with rain.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Redpole" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
H. Schaefer, Landsman, returned from liberty 10 hours over time.
J.J. Burns, Painter, returned on board ship drunk from liberty, and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast, with passing rain showers.
Barometer rising.
Carried away port side light of steam launch by striking against side ladder.
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4 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast with rain.
Light airs from SW, NNE and NE to calm.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
Flagship made signals: at 6.45am "Dress ship with flags at mastheads only"; at 7.00am time and uniform signal 735.
At 8.00am dressed ship masthead fashion.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds beef.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Barometer steady.
Calm to light airs from ENE.
At 8.15am placed R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, under the sentry's charge until sober.
At 9.00am W.M. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, and B.M. Stout, Landsman, were brought on board by the Kobe police, 24 hours over time from liberty.
At 9.00am J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board, 2 hours over time from liberty, drunk, and was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
At 9.10am placed C.E. Olsson [Olssen in log-book], Ship's Cook First-class, under sentry's charge until sober.
At 9.30am placed G.J. Ryder, Coal Passer, under sentry's charge until sober.
At 10.20am the Commanding Officer made official call upon Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Redpole".
At 10.45am sent liberty party ashore.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship.
Mustered divisions at quarters, absentees as per list [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
At 12.00pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and H.M.S. "Aurora" fired 21 gun salute.
At 12.00pm fired 21 gun salute.
At 2.00pm C.R. Green, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 31 hours over time.
Signals: 12.05pm made coal report to flagship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant first part, passing showers of rain second part.
Light airs from SW.
J. Regan, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 34 hours over time.
Signals: at 5.55pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send steamer in to landing at once", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Steamer has already been sent in"; at 7.25pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission requested to dry wet hammocks on lines tomorrow", answer "Permission granted"; at 7.55pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "The flagship will exercise with searchlights at eight o'clock".
8pm to midnight:
Rain first hour, clear and pleasant last part.
Calm to light various airs.
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8am to meridian:
List of absentees: J.H. Burd, Seaman; C.R. Green, Coal Passer; C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman; J. Regan, Coal Passer; T.W. Tully, Landsman; D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
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5 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan, and making passage to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West by North.
4am to 8am:
Executed morning orders.
The English mail steamer "Coptic" came in and anchored.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds fresh beef.
Liberty party returned.
T.W. Tully, Landsman, C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, and J.H. Burd, Seaman, returned from liberty 48 hours over time.
Signals: at 7.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
At 8.10am released [R.] McCormick [McCormack in log-book], First-class Fireman, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, C.E. Olsson [Olssen in log-book], Ship's Cook First-class, and G.J. Ryder, Coal Passer, from under sentry's charge.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Exercised all boats under oars at fleet tactics.
Pacific mail steamer "Duke of Fife" came in and moored to buoy at 10.45am.
At 11.30am the Commanding Officer returned on board.
At 12.00pm French mail steamer came in and anchored.
Following signals were made and received: at 10.00am sick 2, absentees 1; [at] 11.25am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "The Consul sends word that there are three of your men in the police station and requests that someone be sent to identify them"; [at] 12.00pm coal on hand 133 [tons], expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW to West, then calm.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned on board 53 hours over time.
At 1.35pm started fires in boilers A, B and C.
At 3.40pm Commanding Officer left the ship.
Pacific mail steamer "Coptic" left the harbor.
Following signals were made and received: [at] 12.15pm U.S.S. "New York" to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "Pipe down scrub and wash clothes at discretion"; [at] 12.40pm U.S.S. "New York" to U.S.S. "Yorktown", telegraphic, "Proceed to Yokohama at discretion"; [at] 12.15pm [sic] general signal "Guard Yorktown"; [at] 1.16pm "Permission to start fires"; at 1.20pm "Permission granted"; [at] 1.20pm "Send in report on powder before departure"; [at] 3.00pm "Is powder report ready?"; [at] 3.06pm "Yes, will bring it over in a half hour, (signed) Swift".
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to gentle breeze from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Hoisted all boats and secured them for sea, and made preparations for getting under way.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks and exercised at fire drill.
[At] 5.25pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
[At] 7.30pm tried engines with boilers.
[At] 7.35pm called all hands up anchor, and at 8.00pm got under way and stood out of harbor.
Signals: interrogatory 121, U.S.S. "New York" to U.S.S. "Yorktown" affirmative.
Had fire quarters, time: 4 minutes 50 seconds.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with passing rain last part.
Gentle breezes from SW by West to SSW.
Barometer falling.
Got under way at 8.00pm.
Set course South at 8.10pm.
Put over patent log at 8.15pm, reading 0.0.
Changed course to S28°W (per compass) at 8.23pm, patent log [reading] 1.3, to S34°[W] (per compass), patent log 16.7 at 9.50pm, to S40°W (per compass) at 10.37pm, patent log 26.7, to S29°W (per compass) at 10.42pm, patent log 27.0, to S5°W (per compass) at 10.49pm, patent log 28.8.
Isumi light abeam at 10.50pm, patent log [reading] 28.8.
Passed two steamers standing out.
Moon rose at 9.24pm.
Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 111.
While getting under way the forward crank pin on shaft of capstan engine was sheared completely off, necessitating getting up anchor by hand.
Isumi is also known as Tomogashima.
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8am to meridian:
Punishments.
J.E. Barrett, Landsman, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty.
G.J. Woods, Coal Passer, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
A.T. Don, Private Marine, sitting down on post, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
H. Schaefer, Landsman, 10 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
J.J. Burns, Painter, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty.
J.A. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, 22 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
B.M. Stout, Landsman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over time, drunk, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
J. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
W.M. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
W. Pottberg, Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
W. Peters, Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
T. Seery, Landsman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
C.R. Green, Coal Passer, 31 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
J. Regan, Coal Passer, 34 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
T.W. Tully, Landsman, 48 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, 48 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, 48 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
J.H. Burd, Seaman, 48 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
G.J. Ryder, Coal Passer, drunk on board ship, having been on liberty the day before, 10 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
C.E. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, returning from leave tight, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, returning from leave tight, 2 days' extra duty.
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6 July 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 34.05, Long 137.50 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Gentle breeze from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers on course S5°W (per standard compass).
Stopped port engine from 12.30am to 1.00am to repack high pressure cylinder stuffing box.
At 1.15am, when Hino Misaki light bore abeam, distant 4 miles, changed course to S36°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.9.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 91.0.
At 3.40am sighted Sino Misaki light bearing S69°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 114.5.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy, but pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S36°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00am Sino Misaki [Simo Misaki in log-book] light bore abeam, distant 1.2 miles.
At 5.05am changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.4.
At 6.10am changed course to N72°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.3.
Passed four steamers on port hand standing to Westward.
At 7.10am passed Japanese steamer "Setsuyo Maru" close to and made our number, but she failed to answer.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 39.4.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 111.8.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from South by West to SW by West.
Barometer steady until last hour [of watch], when it began to fall.
Field day.
Steaming with boilers A, B, C and D, on course N72°E (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 112.4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N72°E (per compass).
Maximum roll [role in log-book] 21° port, 17° starboard, average roll [role in log-book] 8½°.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 112.7.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments (see list [below]).
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy weather, with passing rain shower last hour.
Moderate breeze from SW by South.
Barometer rising first hour, then steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N72°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm sighted land 2 points forward of port beam and Kozu Sima Island [Kosu Sima Island in log-book] on starboard beam.
At 5.10pm sighted Rock Island lighthouse bearing N30°E.
At 5.15pm changed course to N50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.2.
At 5.47pm Rock Island lighthouse abeam, distant 2.5 miles, patent log [reading] 61.7.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 112.9.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast and squally, with drizzling rain, fresh breeze from NE, decreasing to light breeze toward latter part of watch.
Barometer rising.
At 8.10pm slowed down to half speed ahead, [at] 8.10pm sighted light bearing N46°E, 8.22pm ahead full speed, 8.30pm half speed ahead, 8.35pm full speed, 9.00pm changed course to N35°E (per compass), patent log reading 105.9.
At 10.38pm hauled in patent log, reading 118.
At 11.00pm anchored with port anchor in 8 fathoms water, and veered to 30 fathoms chain.
[From weather observations page:] Bearings anchorage N85°W (per standard compass), distant 3 miles.
Banked fires in A, B, C and D boilers.
Sino Misaki is also known as Shiono Misaki.
Kozu Sima is also known as Kozu Shima
Rock Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Punishments.
D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 53 hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, not stepping out when ordered to do so, to man boat falls, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, not spreading awning when word was passed to do so, 1 day's extra duty.
J.E. Barrett, Landsman, dirty white hat at morning quarters, 2 days' extra duty.
J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, insubordination in refusing to obey an order, given him by the Officer of the Deck, using gross disrespectful language to same, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
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7 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and in harbor
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and cool, with light drizzling.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Light breezes from NE and NNE.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.
Light to gentle variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
At 8.00am tried the engines and hove in to short stay.
At 8.37am sighted United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" off our port quarter.
Called all hands and got under way at 8.42am.
At 8.50am put over patent log, reading 18.0.
At 8.51am set course N47°W (per standard compass).
At 8.56am changed course to N51°W (per standard compass).
At 9.00am changed course to N56°W (per standard compass).
At 9.03am changed course to N67°W (per standard compass).
At 9.10am changed course to N59°W (per standard compass).
At 9.12am changed course to N46°W (per standard compass).
At 9.16am changed course to North (per standard compass).
At 10.09am hauled in patent log, reading 31.09, and lay to for quarantine launch.
At 11.00am called all hands to bring ship to anchor, and at 11.15am came to anchor in 7 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain on port anchor.
[From weather observations page:] Bearings of anchorage: red light mole N15°W, green light English Hatoba [Hotaba in log-book] N78°W.
Draft of ship forward 12 feet 3 inches and aft 15 feet 8 inches.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired two salutes of 13 guns each in answer to salutes fired by the French cruiser "Friant" and H.M.S. "Isis".
At 11.35am Commanding Officer left the ship to call on the Commander-in-Chief.
Signals: at 9.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 163; at 9.07am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] interrogatory 874; at 9.12am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" numeral 117; at 9.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 80, numeral 40; at 9.25am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 65; at 9.27am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 99; at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book]; at 10.03am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet cornet 282; at 10.05am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" 132; at 10.10am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Uniform is blue"; at 10.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Steamer ahead is a quarantine boat"; at 10.25am "Communicate with quarantine vessel"; at 12.00pm made coal report to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy first part, with light drizzle, cloudy and cool second part.
Gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Petrel" called on board.
The Commanding Officer returned from the flagship and then called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Petrel".
Signals: at 1.35pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 458; at 2.10pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 563".
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4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to light breezes from NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Let fires die out in boilers A, B and D at 4.40pm.
Signals: at 4.15pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission requested to let fires die out", answer "Permission granted".
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Light breezes from NE by East to East.
Barometer steady.
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8 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes to light airs from NE by East to NE and NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Executed morning orders.
At 6.25am U.S.S. "Petrel" got under way and left the harbor.
Signals: at 6.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general signal 735.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE during first part of watch, then calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "New Orleans" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by the flagship with 7 guns.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Exercised divisions, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions company; Powder Division general quarters; Marines infantry.
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Isis", the French cruiser "Friant" and U.S.S. "New Orleans".
At 9.30am the Commander-in-Chief left the flagship and returned at 11.15am.
At 10.00am made signals: sick 2; absentees 0.
At 10.15am exercised divisions, as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] signals; 2nd and Powder Divisions aiming; Marines whaleboat, and firemen's crew in 1st cutter under oars.
At 12.00pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
Made noon coal report: 74 [tons] on hand; 7 expended.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 147 [pounds] fresh beef.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.30pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans" called officially on the Commanding Officer, and left at 2.35pm.
At 2.30pm flagship fired a salute of 17 guns, with Japanese ensign at foremast.
At 3.00pm the Commanding Officer left the ship.
The following signals were sent and received: 12.55pm general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 5.30pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
Steamer "Shanghai" ["Shanghia" in log-book] left harbor.
Sent following signal to flagship at 5.50pm: "Invitation accepted for myself and following officers: Rooney, Allderdice, Constien, Nicholson, (signed) Swift".
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain.
Light to gentle breeze from East to NNE.
Barometer falling.
Sent steamer in to secure for the night.
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9 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and overcast, with rain.
Moderate breeze from North.
Barometer falling.
At 2.00am H.M.S. "Isis" left harbor.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, with drizzling rain.
Gentle to light breeze from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned, no absentees.
Following signals were received: flagship to fleet, uniform [and] time at 6.55am; designating U.S.S. "Yorktown" guard, flagship to fleet at 7.55am.
Following provisions were received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds fresh beef; 147 pounds vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling.
Light breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by battalion formation and landing party, boats under oars.
Engaged in cleaning ship.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments (see list [below]).
British Steamer "Coptic" got under way at noon and stood out to sea.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 2; at noon numeral 69, numeral 5.
Assumed guard duty at 8.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Exercised all boats under sail.
Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm.
A board, of which Lieutenant Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, counted the Mexican currency in the custody of Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson and found the amount of same to be $7,672.16.
Sent ashore the main shaft and crank shaft of the capstan engine for repairs.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
H.M.S. "Ocean" came in and anchored at 7.30am, fired a 13 gun salute, American ensign at fore, which was returned gun for gun by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", with English ensign at fore.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
List of punishments.
J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, tight from leave, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
J.P. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, neglect of duty, not bringing food to a sick man, 2 days' extra duty.
H. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, tight from liberty, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
J.G. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, tight from leave, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
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10 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy with, light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 147 pounds fresh beef; 118 pounds fresh bread; 135 pounds vegetables.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
The Captain left the ship at 7.30am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from North.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Held collision drill and formed battalion for landing.
At 10.55am the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Ocean" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
The Italian cruiser "Elba" ["Ella" in log-book] came in and anchored at 11.10am.
She fired a salute of 13 guns, with United States ensign at fore, which was returned gun for gun by U.S.S. "New York", with Italian ensign at fore.
At 11.35am H.M.S. "Ocean" fired a salute of 9 guns, with British Diplomatic Corps flag at fore.
Signals as follows: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] sick [left blank], absentees 0; at noon coal on hand 64 [tons], expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Japanese mail steamer "Hong Kong Maru" came in and anchored at 12.15pm.
At 1.00pm flagship made general signal 513.
At 3.00pm the Commanding Officer of the Italian cruiser "Elba" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from NE and SE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 6.35pm the Captain returned on board.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Received on board from U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: J.W. Deerin, Private U.S. Marine Corps.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, misty.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
List of punishments.
T. Sheffick, Coal Passer, slow in obeying orders, 5 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
H.E. Child, Apprentice Second-class, slow manning boat after boats were called away to drill, 5 days' extra duty.
O.M. Severied, Ordinary Seaman, slow obeying orders, 5 days' extra duty.
F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, slow obeying orders, 5 days' extra duty.
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11 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from ESE to calms.
Barometer steady.
Five coal lighters from U.S. Navy coal depot came alongside.
Commenced coaling at 6.15am, coolies doing the work.
At 11.00am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
Sighted H.M.S. "Terrible" standing in.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
At 8.05am H.M.S. "Terrible" came in and anchored.
At 10.30am H.M.S. "Phoenix" came in and anchored.
At 11.35am the Commanding Officer [of] H.M.S. "Terrible" called on board officially.
Coaling ship.
Signals: at 9.25am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet "Friday and Monday dinners full dress and evening dress"; at 9.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission to send men aloft", answer "Permission granted"; at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship; at 11.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet "Paint the smokestacks spar color up to the top, (signed) Rodgers"; at 11.30am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general signal 684, "Shift during meal hour"; at 11.50am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet annulling 696, 700; at noon made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.05pm the Commander-in-Chief's barge passed, with United States jack in bows, carrying the United States Minister to Japan.
At 1.45pm released J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.
At 1.45pm the French mail steamer "Annam" came into the harbor.
At 2.17pm United States Minister left the flagship and the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 15 guns.
At 3.20pm finished coaling, took in 260 tons.
At 3.30pm Commander-in-Chief made official call on board H.M.S. "Terrible".
Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 2 inches; aft 16 feet 4 inches.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling last hour.
Barometer steady.
Commanding Officer called officially upon the Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Ocean" and H.M.S. "Terrible" and the Italian cruiser "Elba".
Signals: at 4.05pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send in names of five officers besides yourself, six including all, to attend the celebration and ceremony on shore, Sunday the 14th"; at 4.27pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission requested to scrub canvas", answer "Permission granted"; at 4.30pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet, "Please send names of two officers besides Captain to dine with Minister of Marine in Tokyo on Tuesday night"; at 6.25pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet "Luncheon tomorrow informal, then can change into plain clothes same as yesterday"; at 7.10pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet "The uniform for Tuesday dinner will be evening dress".
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.
Light airs from South and East to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
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12 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy and squally first half [of watch], passing showers of rain second half.
Light airs from East to gentle and moderate breezes from SW to South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds fresh beef; and 147 pounds vegetables.
Cleaning and painting ship.
Signals: at 6.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general signal [left blank].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, with light rain.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer rising and falling.
Sent guard boat at 8.50am to flagship.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by instruction in stations for arming and equipping boats for distant service.
Cleaning and painting the outside of the ship and touching up white paint inside, also painting smokestack.
At 10.30am Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan left the ship on duty and went on board U.S.S. "New Orleans".
The following signals were sent: [at] 10.00am sick 4, absentees 0; [at] noon coal expended 4 [tons], coal on hand 325.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light breeze to light airs from SW by SW [to] SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 12.20pm Japanese battleship "Hatsuse" ["Hotsuse" in log-book] came in, flying Vice-Admiral's flag at fore, and anchored.
[At] 12.53pm flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired salute of fifteen guns, Japanese ensign at foremast, which was returned gun for gun by the Japanese flagship, United States ensign at foremast.
[At] 12.55pm H.M.S. "Ocean" fired salute of 15 guns, Japanese ensign at foremast, which was answered by the Japanese flagship gun for gun.
[At] 12.58pm French cruiser "Friant" fired salute of 15 guns, Japanese ensign at foremast, which was returned gun for gun, with French ensign at foremast.
[At] 1.01pm Italian cruiser fired salute of 11 guns, Japanese [Japan in log-book] ensign at foremast, which was answered gun for gun by the Japanese flagship, Italian ensign at foremast.
At 3.00pm water lighter came alongside, and received [left blank] tons of fresh water for steaming purposes.
[At] 1.05pm Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan returned to the ship.
Finished painting outside of ship.
Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.
Signals: flagship to fleet numeral 513.
Tested flood cocks and found everything in good condition.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from SW by South.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
At 5.30pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
[At] 6.00pm sent visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans".
[At] 6.20pm visiting party from U.S.S. "New Orleans" came on board.
At 7.00pm the Commanding Officer, accompanied by Lieutenant-Commander Rooney, Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], Ensign E.T. Constien and Passed Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson, left the ship to attend a dinner given by officials on shore.
[At] 7.40pm visiting party from U.S.S. "New Orleans" left the ship.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, calm.
Barometer steady.
At 8.30pm visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans" returned.
[At] 11.35pm Commanding Officer and officers returned from shore.
Signals: [at] 11.40pm, Ardois [system], flagship to fleet "Do not air bedding tomorrow".
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13 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs first hour and then calm.
Barometer rising.
Painting outside.
Liberty party returned, no absentees.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 149 pounds fresh beef; 149 pounds vegetables.
Signals: uniform [and] time at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
Received aboard main shaft for capstan engine.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 4; at noon numeral 4, numeral 321.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
The Commanding Officer [of] H.M.S. "Phoenix" made an official call aboard.
Engaged in painting ship.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
"America Maru" came in and anchored inside breakwater at 6.30pm.
The Japanese Vice-Admiral made official calls on the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", H.M.S. "Ocean" and H.M.S. "Terrible".
Made preparations for dressing ship.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] interrogatory 118, U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Affirmative".
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14 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and Kurihama, Japan
Lat 35.22, Long 139.73
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant first part, overcast, cloudy and raining last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Turned over main engines and reported ready at 6.45am [7.45am in log-book].
Hove in short at 7.00am.
Got under way at 7.25am, under [steam from] A, B, C and D boilers, on various courses, steaming in squadron with the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "New Orleans", standing out of Yokohama harbor.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 238 pounds fresh bread; 297 pounds fresh beef; 297 pounds fresh vegetables.
Signals: U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general 684, 696, 711; at 7.25am general 121.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with rain.
Light airs from ESE [ESS in log-book].
Barometer falling rapidly.
At 8.40am sighted Japanese squadron at anchor, the "Hatsuse" ["Hatutse" in log-book] flying a Vice-Admiral's flag, and all ships full-dressed.
At 8.55am U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 15 guns, with Japanese ensign at fore, the salute was returned by the "Hatsuse" ["Hatutse" in log-book] gun for gun, with American ensign at fore.
At 9.15am in obedience to signals from the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" anchored, and full-dressed ship, with Japanese ensign at main.
Anchored with port anchor in 20 fathoms of water, with 60 fathom shackle at water's edge.
Draft forward 14 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
At 10.18am the Japanese battleship "Shikishima" came in and anchored, and full-dressed ship.
At 11.05am the Captain and five officers left the ship to attend the unveiling of the Commodore Perry monument at Kurihama.
Made routine 10 o'clock, noon, and other signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and raining.
Calms to light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.10pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 21 guns, Japanese ensign at main, and the "Hatsuse" ["Hatutse" in log-book] fired 21 guns, with United States ensign at main.
Marine guards of all ships were paraded and faced towards the Perry monument on shore during the unveiling.
At 1.40pm a Japanese torpedo boat destroyer left the anchorage.
At 2.15pm the battleship "Shikishima" stood out.
At 2.25pm the Captain returned on board ship.
In obedience to signals from the flagship got under way at 3.05pm and took position in column, steaming under three boilers on various courses following flagship, Captain conning.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with rain.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming in squadron at prescribed speed, following flagship, Captain conning.
At 4.45pm anchored in six fathoms off Yokohama in obedience to signal from flagship, 30 fathoms of chain on port anchor.
Full-dressed ship with French ensign at main, and at sundown all men-of-war fired a salute of 21 guns.
Let fires die out in three boilers.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and raining.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
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15 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and Kurihama, Japan [the latter is a mistake]
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, with drizzling rain at intervals.
Light airs from NW to East and calms.
Barometer steady until 5.00am.
At 7.00am the flagship made uniform, time and uniform signal.
The French cruiser "Friant" left port at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with steady rain.
Light airs from NE to East.
Barometer steady.
Guard ship.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Divisional drills omitted on account of rain.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, 2 hours over time, tight, 2 days' extra duty; Edward Reilly, Coal Passer, 2 hours over time, 1 day's extra duty.
Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Phoenix".
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.15pm sighted U.S.S. "Bennington" standing in.
At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Bennington" fired a salute of 13 guns.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" returned the salute with 7 guns.
At 12.56pm U.S.S. "Bennington" anchored.
At 1.30pm H.M.S. "Phoenix" got under way and left the harbor.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal [Record] Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East and light breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.20pm a Japanese gunboat came in and anchored.
At 5.35pm the Japanese gunboat fired a salute of 13 guns, with United States ensign at the fore.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" returned the salute gun for gun.
At 6.15pm the Japanese gunboat shifted her anchorage.
Signals as per Signal [Record] Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer fell first part, then steady.
Signals as per Signal [Record] Book.
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16 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy first part, with light breezes from NE.
Overcast and cloudy second part, with light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant, party cloudy.
Light airs from North to NNE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by landing party drill: 1st Section reported ready in 8 minutes; 2nd Section 8 minutes and 30 seconds; battery 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
At 9.45am Commanding Officer returned on board with the German Minister, and at 10.00am sent the latter to flagship.
At 10.30am Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Bennington" called on Commanding Officer.
At 10.45am called away all boats for exercise under oars at fleet tactics: 1st cutter reported ready in 2 minutes and 30 seconds; 2nd cutter in 4 minutes; 3rd cutter in 3 minutes and 15 seconds; gig [in] 3 minutes and 20 seconds; whaleboat [in] 9 minutes and 50 seconds.
At 11.45am calling committee from H.M.S. "Ocean" came on board and called on Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.
The following punishments were awarded: S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform and using obscene language when spoken to by Corporal of the Guard, 5 days' extra duty; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, not answering call when guard was called, 5 days' extra duty.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of F.J. Wolcott for 12 months as Coxswain.
The following signals were made: [at] 8.10am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Permission to dry bunting"; [at] 8.13am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "Permission granted"; [at] 10.00am sick 3, absentees 0; [at] 10.00am "Our launch brings German Minister at once"; [at] 10.10am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Send boat for paymaster"; [at] 12.00pm coal on hand 298 [tons], expended 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Hoisted all boats, except steamer.
Discharged ashes in three lighters alongside.
At 1.15pm Hop Committee from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" came on board.
At 3.00pm the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Ocean" came on board and called on the Commanding Officer.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department the following stores: (see list [not included]).
The following signals were made and received: [at] 12.45pm "Uniform for dinner tonight is evening dress A"; [at] 12.55pm general signal numeral 513.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Received in Paymaster's Department: 200 pounds coffee; 200 pounds tea.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 4.30pm the Commanding Officer and party left ship to attend a dinner at Tokyo, given by the Japanese Minister of Marine.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans".
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and slightly hazy.
Light airs from South by West.
Barometer falling.
At 11.10pm Commanding Officer and party returned.
Visiting party from U.S.S. "New Orleans" returned.
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17 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South during first part of watch and shifting to NNE during latter part.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from NNE, variable during last hour.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department stores, as follows: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds beef; 148¾ pounds vegetables.
Liberty party returned, no absentees.
Following signals: [at] 6.55am uniform [and] time general signal.
[At] 6.10am H.M.S. "Ocean" got under way and left the harbor.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill and divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] revolvers; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] instruction; Marine squad revolvers.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 550 pounds sugar.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty and reduced 1 [conduct] class.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 2; at noon numeral 294, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Signals: U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 1.15pm general 533, telegraphic 1495, designated numeral 2.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling first part.
Light airs from North by East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Japanese training ship.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "New Orleans" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm and variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
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18 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and cool, with light airs and breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
L.C. Proulx, Landsman, absent, overstaying liberty.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising until 11.00am, then falling.
At 9.30am sounded to general quarters, divisions reported ready as per list attached [below].
The Captain called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Bennington".
Received in Paymaster's Department: 2352 pounds sugar.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: H.E. Child, Apprentice Second-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Made routine ten o'clock and noon signals, as follows: absentees 0; sick 1; coal on hand 289 [tons]; expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather.
Calms to light breezes from South by East.
Barometer falling.
Hoisted out two boat loads of ashes.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.
Exercised Engineer's Division and Marines at great guns.
At 3.30pm flagship made general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from East and calms.
Barometer rising.
H.M.S. "Phoenix" changed berth.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, and exercised at setting up.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy weather, misty.
Light airs from NNW and calm.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
General quarters was called at 9.26.10am, and the Divisions reported, as follows: at 9.33.30am 1st Division 7 minutes 20 seconds; at 9.33.30am 2nd Division 7 minutes 20 seconds; at 9.33am 3rd Division 6 minutes 50 seconds; at 9.33.30am Powder Division 7 minutes 20 seconds; at 9.28am Engineer's Division 1 minute 50 seconds; at 9.27.45am Surgeon's Division 1 minute 30 seconds; at 9.27am Paymaster's Division 50 seconds; at 9.30.10am Marines 4 minutes.
All divisions were reported in 7 minutes 20 seconds.
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19 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, foggy.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer rising last half [of watch].
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; and 148¾ pounds each of fresh pork and vegetables.
At 7.00am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Guard ship.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Called away all boats for drill under oars, times of shoving off from ship: 1st cutter 3 minutes; 2nd [cutter] 4 minutes and 10 seconds; 3rd [cutter] 2 minutes and 30 seconds; whaleboat 4 minutes; dinghy 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores as per list [below].
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship for General Court Martial duty on United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
At 10.00am General Court Martial met on board United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
The mail steamer "[Empress of] China" entered the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
At 3.00pm the General Court Martial on board United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" adjourned.
At 3.15pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Served out clothing and small stores to the crew.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by South to calm.
At 5.00pm sounded the fire alarm, divisions reported ready, as follows: 1st [Division] 2 minutes 40 seconds; 2nd [Division] 3 minutes; 3rd [Division] 1 minute 50 seconds; Powder [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 1 minute 20 seconds; Marine Guard 1 minute 10 seconds.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
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8am to meridian:
Received in Steam Engineering Department from Yokohama Engine and Iron Works: 15 gallons boiled oil; 308 pounds red lead; 5¼ pounds ¼-inch brass pipe (1 piece); 2 bars, 16 feet x ¾ inch iron, round; 2 bars 16 feet x 1½ inches steel (machinery); 1 swage block; 6 oil cans; 1 pint muriatic acid; 4 ¼-inch globe valves; 6 ¼-inch brass nipples; 6 ¼-inch brass couplings; 20 pounds lye; 15 pounds tallow; 2 pieces asbestos packing (with wire insertion); 250 gallons engine oil; 2 gross rubber bands, assorted.
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20 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE to NW, NNW and NNE.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; and 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Sent Japanese ensign to the flagship as ordered by signal.
Liberty party returned.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
At 10.00am steamer "Empress of China" left harbor.
[At] 10.25am meeting of Hop Committee on board.
[At] 11.25am Japanese torpedo launch came in and went inside of breakwater.
Following signals were made and received: [at] 9.25am flagship to fleet "Hold steam launch available next Wednesday afternoon for transportation of guest"; [at] 9.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] and U.S.S. "New Orleans" [N in log-book], "Hop Committee will meet here at 10.30 today, (signed) Swift"; [at] 10.00am absentees 0, sick 0; [at] 11.13am interrogatory 427; [at] 11.14am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Affirmative"; [at] 12.00pm coal expended 4 [tons], on hand 281.
At 11.00am Robert Thornton, Landsman, transferred to Naval Hospital for treatment, with bag and hammock.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 12.30pm Commanding Officer left the ship.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
[At] 3.35pm flagship fired a salute of 17 guns, Japanese ensign at the foremast.
Received in Engineer's Department the following stores: (see list attached [below]).
The following signals were made and received: [left blank].
[At] 3.40pm General Court Martial met on board the flagship and fired one gun, with jack at the main.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising slowly.
[At] 4.35pm Commanding Officer returned to the ship.
[At] 4.37pm the flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, with American ensign at the fore.
[At] 4.50pm Commanding Officer left the ship, and returned at 7.50pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 2 fullers, top, 1 1½-inch, 1 1-inch; 2 swages, top, 1 1-inch, 1 1½-inch, 1 2-inch; 1 bar steel 1½-inch, 40 pounds.
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21 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm and then light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Carried out morning orders.
German mail steamer came in and anchored.
Following signals received: [at] 6.55am general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by ship and divisional inspection by the Commanding Officer.
Published the Articles of War.
Church party aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" from 10.00am to 11.30am.
Liberty party went ashore at 11.00am.
U.S.S. "Bennington", flying a homeward-bound pennant, stood out to sea at noon.
Made the following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 0; at noon numeral 274, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light rain first part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Divine services were held at 4.30pm, conducted by Chaplain Chadwick.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "New Orleans" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The "Empress of China" came in and anchored off the lightship, outer harbor, at 7.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
The "Empress of China" went into the inner harbor.
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22 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining first part.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
Italian cruiser "Elba" stood out to sea at 5.45am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Overhauled starboard chain.
Liberty party returned.
J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, overstaying liberty.
Signals: U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Communion services were conducted by Chaplain Chadwick at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather, clearing last hour.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
At 8.30am the Japanese training ship left port.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, absent over leave.
Held drills, as follows: 1st period: 1st Division revolvers; 2nd [Division] bayonet exercise; 3rd [Division] instruction in great guns; Powder Division single sticks; Marines bayonet exercise; 2nd period: 1st [Division] seamanship; 2nd [Division], Powder [Division] and Marines aiming; 3rd [Division] signals.
Discharged two boat loads of ashes.
Made routine ten o'clock and noon signals, as follows: sick 0, absentees 1; coal on hand 273 [tons], expended 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East, SE and South.
Barometer steady.
At 12.05pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 9 guns, with German ensign at fore.
At 12.10pm the Royal Mail steamer "Empress of China" left port.
At 3.30pm the flagship made general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Calm to light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
Received with bags and necessary transfer papers from the United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan: A.B. Corson, Ordinary Seaman; and W.E. Demoss, Private Marine.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, absent.
At 5.45pm the United States mail steamer "City of Peking" came in and anchored.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
At 10.00pm J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 15 hours over time.
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23 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calms.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 7.00am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
Received in Paymaster's Department the following fresh provisions: 119 pounds bread; 148¾ pounds each of beef and vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE to East.
Barometer rising.
Guard ship.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drilled the battalion in heavy marching order.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, 15 hours over time, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Held boat drill under sail.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW to SSW.
Barometer steady.
At 5.12pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way and went inside of breakwater.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SSW and SW.
Barometer steady.
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24 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, misty.
Calm first part, light airs from Northward and Westward second part.
Barometer falling slowly.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh beef; and 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE to SSE.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 9.10am Commanding Officer left the ship.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by collision drill and instruction by divisions in stations at general quarters.
1st Division reported ready in 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; 3rd [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; Powder [Division] 4 minutes 10 seconds; Engineer's Division 3 minutes; Marines 1 minute.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: S. Hagensee [Hagansee in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, not manning boat when boat was called away, 5 hours' extra duty.
At 10.00am sighted man-of-war leaving Yokosuka [Yokosko in log-book], probably Japanese battleship.
[At] 10.30am flagship returned borrowed signal flags, except international E, and French, British, Egyptian and Siamese ensigns.
[At] 11.30am the Commanding Officer returned on board.
The following signals were sent and received: [at] 10.00am sick 2, absentees 0; [at] 12.00pm coal expended 264 [tons], on hand 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 1.50pm Commanding Officer returned.
[At] 1.15pm sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.
At 2.30pm the following officers left the ship to attend reception on board the flagship: Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy; Ensign E.T. Constien, U.S. Navy; Naval Cadets J.K. Taussig and F.J. Horne, U.S. Navy; Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan, U.S. Navy; Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson, U.S. Navy; and Paymaster's Clerk R.L. Lohse.
[At] 3.12pm two Japanese torpedo boats came in and anchored inside breakwater.
[At] 3.47pm Lieutenant-Commander W.R.A. Rooney left ship to attend reception on board the flagship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
[At] 6.05pm two Japanese torpedo boats got under way and went out.
Received in Equipment Department: 50 pounds Venetian red; 10 gallons Japan Drier.
[At] 7.00pm officers returned from reception on flagship.
[At] 7.30pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
Baseball party returned.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
[At] 9.00pm large steamer came in and anchored near lightship.
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25 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW to NW.
Barometer steady.
[At] 5.30am flagship got under way, and anchored outside breakwater at 5.58am.
Japanese steamer came in at 5.35am.
Liberty party returned.
Following signal was received: [at] 6.55am uniform [and] time general signal 735.
Following stores were received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds each of fresh beef and fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
Instructed divisions at signals, and seamanship second drill period.
Sent down signal yard for repair.
Received aboard all flags loaned to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book].
"City of Peking" stood out to sea at 9.00am.
The Commanding Officer reported aboard U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] in obedience to signal.
"Empress of Japan" came in and moored to buoy in inner harbor.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 1; at noon numeral 260, numeral 4; at 10.10am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] interrogatory "Permission to send down signal yard", U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Affirmative".
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Received aboard 55 tons fresh water for boiler purposes.
Two Japanese battleships cruising off the Mount of Baum [?].
"City of Peking" standing in at end of watch.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
Overhauled battery.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Received in Equipment Department: 48 pounds concentrated lye.
Visiting parties from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "[New] Orleans" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
"City of Peking" anchored at 4.30pm off the lightship, got under way at 5.30pm and stood out to sea.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising.
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26 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
H.M.S. "Terrible" stood out to sea at 4.10am.
Sent ashore for repairs the main shaft to capstan engine.
Liberty party returned.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh beef; 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE and SW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Called away all boats for exercise under sail.
Boats away, as follows; 3rd cutter 3 minutes; gig 3 minutes 20 seconds; 1st and 2nd cutters and dinghy 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
At 10.30am the German gunboat "Jaguar" came in and anchored.
At 10.00am Rear Admiral Rodgers came on board, and left at 10.30am.
At 11.30am the Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff [H.M.S. in log-book] "Jaguar" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Made routine 10.00 o'clock and noon signals, as follows: absentees 0, sick 1; coal on hand 256 tons, expended 4.
Other signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes to light airs from South by West and gentle breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
At 1.30pm U.S.S. "New Orleans" left port.
Crossed signal yard.
Received from U.S.S. "New York", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: S.A. Bolle, Second-class Fireman; J.P. Coyle, Second-class Fireman; J. Marolis, Second-class Fireman; F. Ryan, Oiler.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes to light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, no absentees.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South and SSW.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned on board.
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27 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing rain showers last two hours.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 248 pounds fresh bread; and 310 pounds each of beef and vegetables.
At 7.00am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, rainy first part and foggy last part.
Calm to light airs from NE and East.
Getting ship ready for sea.
At 8.45am H.M.S. "Phoenix" got under way and stood out to sea.
At 8.55am sighted the S.S. "Doric" entering the harbor.
At 9.25am started fires in boilers A and C.
At 9.40am the Commanding Officer made official call on the Commanding Officer [of] Seiner Majestät Schiff "Jaguar".
Transferred [G.J.] Ryder, Coal Passer, to the United States Naval Hospital at Yokohama, Japan.
At 11.30am United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way and left the harbor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light variable airs to light airs and breezes from SE by East.
Barometer steady.
At 3.55pm called all hands up anchor.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers.
Light breezes from South.
At 4.10pm got under way.
At 4.30pm put over patent log, reading 0.0, and set course S11°E (per standard compass).
At 5.18pm changed course to S9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.2.
At 5.30pm changed course to S22°E, patent log [reading] 9.9.
At 5.55pm changed course to S11°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.3.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 88.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with light rain first part, then cloudy with moonlight.
Light breeze from South.
Barometer steady.
At 6.30pm changed course to S50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.2.
[At] 6.57pm Tsurugi [Saki] light abeam, 4.2 miles distant.
Steaming with boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 90.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool, with light mist.
Gentle breezes from SW by South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S50°W (per compass) till 9.40pm, when O Shima lighthouse was sighted beaming ahead, then changed course to S70°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 49.0, until 9.55pm, then S75°W (per compass), patent log 52.0, until 10.25pm, then S50°W (per compass), patent log 56.6, until end of watch.
Northern point of O Shima Island abeam at 10.30pm.
Average steam 93.3 [pounds], revolutions 110.
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28 July 1901
At sea, making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.27, Long 137.42 [Latitude 37.27 in log-book]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to overcast, with passing rain shower third hour.
Light breeze from SW by South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 12.05am sighted Rock Island light bearing S56°W.
At 2.15am Rock Island light abeam, distant 3.4 miles.
At 2.25am changed course to S82°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.5.
At 2.30am passed steamer on port hand standing to Eastward.
At 2.45am sighted Iro Saki light 2 points forward of starboard beam, light abeam at 3.00am.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 90.5.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from SW by South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Ship steaming under three boilers A, C and D, on her course S82°W (per standard compass).
At 6.10am sighted Omai Saki lighthouse bearing N40°W (per standard compass).
About 6.25am sheered to port to clear a small brigantine, then brought the ship back to her course S82°W (per standard compass).
At 7.00am Omai Saki lighthouse abeam, distant 13.6 miles.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 86.2.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, light haze on horizon.
Light breeze from WSW to gentle breeze from West last hour.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming on course S82°W (per standard compass), with boilers A, C, and D.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am and the Commanding Officer inspected the ship, followed by general muster.
At 11.45am sighted land on starboard bow bearing N45°W.
Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 87.0.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C, and D boilers, on course S82°W (per standard compass) until 12.15pm, then changed course to S60°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 90.6.
Average steam 111.5 [pounds], average revolutions 85.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S60°W (per standard compass).
High land of Kii Peninsula in sight on starboard hand.
At 4.15pm passed steamer standing to Eastward.
Average steam 84.3 [pounds], average revolutions 108.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SW.
Ship on her course S60°W (per standard compass).
Point O Shima sighted bearing S65°W (per standard compass), patent log [left blank], at end of watch.
Average steam 111 [pounds], average revolutions 85.8.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer rising until last hour, then falling.
At 9.37pm changed course to S54°W, patent log [reading] 77.0.
[At] 9.55pm sighted Arundel Point light and changed course to S27°W, patent log [reading] 80.1.
[At] 10.35pm Arundel Point light abeam, 1.3 miles distant, and sighted O Shima light.
[At] 11.50pm O Shima light abeam, 3.8 miles distant, and changed course to S71°W, patent log [reading] 96.1.
Steam in A, C, and D boilers.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 89.8.
Rock Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima.
Iro Saki is also known as Iro Zaki.
Omai Saki is also known as Omae Zaki.
Kii Peninsula is also known as Kii Hanto.
Arundel Point is also known as Tomyo Zaki.
O Shima is also known as Kii Oshima.
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29 July 1901
At sea, making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.46, Long 135.07 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S71°W (per compass) until 12.55am, when [Shiono] Misaki light bore North by East, then changed course to N64°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 8.4.
[Shiono] Misaki light abeam at 12.38am, distance 3.1 miles [knots in log-book].
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 78.8.
Passed a steamer standing ESE at 2.40am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to clear.
Calms to light airs from North by West and ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass) until 4.35am, when changed to N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.5.
At 5.30am passed U.S. Army transport standing on opposite course.
At 5.35am sighted Hino Misaki bearing dead ahead.
At 5.39am changed course to N28°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 49.0.
At 6.37am changed course to N39°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.5.
At 7.15am Hino Misaki lighthouse abeam, distant 1.7 miles, patent log [reading] 65.4.
At 7.30am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.5.
On this course to end of watch, patent log reading 72.2.
Average steam 118, average revolutions 80.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs and breezes from ENE and WSW.
Steaming under boilers A, C and D, on course North (per standard compass).
At 9.24am changed course to N5°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.5.
At 10.18am changed course to N28°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.1.
At 11.45am passed Japanese torpedo boat destroyer standing out.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H.D. Ellsworth, Landsman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Mustered divisions at quarters and held following drills: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions general quarters; Powder Division and Marines infantry.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 10.05.
Average steam 120, average revolutions 86.4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer falling.
[At] 12.20pm passed Japanese torpedo boat standing out of Kobe, Japan, harbor.
[At] 12.35pm changed course to N28°E (per compass), patent log reading 16.0.
[At] 12.50pm hauled in patent log, reading 18.0, and then steered various courses standing into Kobe harbor, Commanding Officer at conn.
At 1.10pm slowed to half speed ahead both engines.
[At] 1.20pm passed United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" standing out of harbor.
[At] 1.25pm stopped both engines, and quarantine boat came alongside with health officers, and Harbor Master came on board.
[At] 1.30pm half speed ahead both engines.
[At] 1.35pm called all hands bring ship to anchor and worked engines two bells until 1.45pm, when came to anchor in 7 fathoms of water with port anchor and 30 fathoms chain at water's edge.
Boarding officers from English, German, Italian and Japanese men-of-war came on board, and Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nanshan" called officially on the Commanding Officer.
Sent boarding officer to return calls of English, German, Italian and Japanese men-of-war.
(See slip attached [below]).
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Meridian to 4pm (continued):
[At] 3.40pm the Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Geier" called on the Commanding Officer.
[At] 4.00pm large English merchant steamer came in and anchored.
[At] 1.50pm secured engines and let fires die out under boiler A and banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D.
Draft forward 13 feet 7 inches, draft aft 15 feet 8 inches.
The following signals were sent: [at] 1.00pm hoisted distinguishing pennant, which was answered by the flagship; [at] 1.05pm to flagship, telegraphic, 8733 (signal), 2515 (cable), 976 (address); [at] 1.10pm flagship to [U.S.S. "Yorktown"], wigwag, "Hiroshima", "Will wire".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm first part, then pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from SW to SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Made preparations for coaling ship, and received collier alongside on port side.
Two Japanese steamers came in, one mail steamer.
One Japanese and one English steamer went out.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW, then calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Bright moonlight.
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30 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm, then light airs from West.
Barometer steady.
Large mail steamer came in and anchored off quarantine station.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
[At] 4.50am Japanese man-of-war got under way and left the harbor.
[At] 5.40am U.S.S. "Nanshan" came alongside on port side and made preparations for coaling.
Received from U.S.S. "Nanshan" the following stores: in Supplies and Accounts Department (see list [below]); in Engineer's [Department] (see list [below]).
[At] 7.15am sighted large German mail steamer coming in.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Commenced coaling at 8.20am from U.S.S. "Nanshan" on port side, taking in during watch about 105 tons.
Received aboard the following stores in Ordnance Department: (see list [below]).
The Captain made official calls on the Italian cruiser "Elba", Seiner Majestät Schiff "Geier", H.M.S. "Orlando" and H.M.S. "Pique" [Peoke in log-book].
German steamer "König Albert" anchored off Kobe at 8.20am.
P&O steamer "Doric" anchored off Kobe at 10.00am.
The Commanding Officer of the Italian cruiser "Elba" made an official call aboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Continued coaling ship, finished at 2.00pm, taking in during watch about 131 tons.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" shoved off at 3.15pm, anchored off Kobe at 3.55pm.
Seven tons of coal was put in large baskets and placed on main deck in port and starboard gangways.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with occasional lightning last part.
Light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Clearing ship.
German steamer "König Albert" left the harbor.
Liberty party went ashore at 6.00pm.
(See slip attached [below]).
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
English steamer "Doric" stood out to sea at 10.15pm.
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4am to 8am:
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 1000 pounds flour; 50 jumpers, white dress; 96 neckerchiefs; 25 pairs shoes, high; 50 trousers, white dress; 20 blankets; 1050 pounds soap, saltwater; 1 iron safe; 153¾ pounds fresh beef; 32 gallons syrup; 96 gallons vinegar; 16 rating badges, blue; 16 rating badges, white; 50 undershirts, light; 12 dozen white buttons; 412 pounds tobacco; 123 pounds fresh bread; 153¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
[Received] Engineer's stores: 104 gallons olive oil; 40 gallons lard oil; 306 pounds waste, cotton; 4 packing rings.
8am to meridian:
Received in Ordnance Department: 2 6-pounder gun covers.
[Received in] Equipment Navigation [Department]: 50 pounds cotton waste.
4pm to 8pm:
Transferred to the General Storekeeper at Cavite, Philippine Islands, per U.S.S. "Nanshan": 2 manila towlines, 5-inch, condemned by survey, and recommended to be turned into store at Cavite, Philippine Islands, for use at that Navy Yard.
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31 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
English steamer "Gaelic" came in and anchored at 6.30am, boarded same.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 150 pounds fresh beef; 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, with passing rain showers.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Sounded call and collision drill, divisions reported as follows: 1st [Division] 1 minute 25 seconds; 2nd [Division] 3 minutes 20 seconds; 3rd [Division] 3 minutes 20 seconds; Powder [Division] 1 minute 50 seconds; Marines 20 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 30 seconds.
At 9.50am the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Pique" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg [Bogg in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty, in obedience to orders of the Commander-in-Chief, and Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan was this day detached and ordered home.
Signals from U.S.S. "Nanshan" as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, clearing last part.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore at 1.15pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
Baseball party returned on board.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms.
Barometer rising.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR AUGUST 1901
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1 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 122 pounds fresh bread; and 152½ pounds of fresh beef and vegetables each.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from East by South to NE and calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised at general quarters, time for providing: 4 minutes 30 seconds; 1st Division 2 minutes 10 seconds; 2nd [Division] 2 minutes 35 seconds; 3rd [Division] 4 minutes 30 seconds; Powder [Division] 4 minutes 10 seconds; Marine Guard 4 minutes 30 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 4 minutes 30 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 2 minutes 35 seconds.
The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Orlando" made official call on board this ship.
Overhauled battery.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Drilled 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions at seamanship, and Marine Guard at great guns.
At 2.05pm H.M.S. "Pique" got under way and left the harbor.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
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2 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from West and light airs from SW to calm and light airs from ESE.
At 5.10am the Italian cruiser "Elba" got under way and left the harbor.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from ESE, then calm.
Barometer steady.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, then sent all boats out for exercise under oars and sail.
Exercised Marine Guard at extra order drill.
Following signals received from U.S.S. "Nanshan": coal on hand 2449 [tons], expended 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from West to SW.
Barometer falling.
Sent empty coal baskets to U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Made preparations for tarring rigging.
Furled awnings and wet down decks.
Japanese tug came in and anchored.
French mail steamer came in and moored to dock.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm, then pleasant.
Light breeze from WSW to SW.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer left the ship.
[At] 5.00pm mustered at quarters and sounded fire alarm.
Tarred down all standing rigging.
Fred Flum, Second-class Fireman, was rated a Blacksmith from July 1, 1901, by the Commanding Officer.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
[At] 11.25pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
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3 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts: 123 pounds bread; 133¾ pounds beef 153¾ pounds vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
Aired bedding.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with variable light airs.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Staten, Landsman, disobedience of orders, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, C. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, not airing bedding when word was passed, E. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, same, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; A. Podolsky [Padolsky in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, [no offense listed], 1 day's extra duty; C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, and F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, gross indifference in performing duty and slow in obeying orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water; F.W. Peters, Seaman, disrespect to Officer of Deck and slow in obeying orders, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" made following signals at noon: numeral 2447, numeral 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty and baseball parties went ashore at 1.15pm.
Engaged in painting ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Baseball party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
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4 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling first part.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calms to light airs from SW and SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Broke out of hold and got ready for bending all sails.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" made routine coal report at noon.
At 11.48am the Japanese battleship "Hatsuse" ["Hotsuse" in log-book] anchored off Hiogo, Japan.
Sent boarding officer to her.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
At 2.45pm officer from the "Hatsuse" returned boarding call.
The wardroom calling committee called on the Captains and officers of H.M.S. "Orlando" and Seiner Majestät Schiff "Geier".
Bent the following sails: standing jib; fore staysail; fore and main trysails; spanker; fore, main and mizzen gaff [guff in log-book] topsails.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SW and W.
Barometer rising slowly.
The wardroom officers of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Geier" called on the Captain and wardroom officers of this ship.
Made preparations for U.S.S. "Nanshan" coming alongside.
The Commanding Officer of the "Hatsuse" called on the Captain.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Barometer steady.
Hiogo is also known as Hyogo.
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5 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan, and making passage to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 5.00am hove in to 15 fathoms of chain.
At 5.30am U.S.S. "Nanshan" came alongside port side and dropped port anchor.
Hove up our anchor.
Commenced coaling ship in bags, which were placed on deck.
Taking on board from lighter fresh water for steaming purposes.
Hoisted out four boat loads of ashes.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 123 pounds fresh bread; and 153¾ pounds each of fresh beef and vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from South.
Coaling ship alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Taking in fresh water.
At 9.12am the Commanding Officer made official call on the Commanding Officer of the Japanese battleship "Hatsuse".
Took on board 56 tons coal up to noon.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breezes from South to SW.
Finished coaling at 2.40pm, and made preparations for sea.
At 3.05pm moored ship, and leaving U.S.S. "Nanshan", anchored with port anchor, 15 fathoms chain in 6¾ fathoms water.
At 3.15pm U.S.S. "Nanshan" shifted her berth.
Took on board altogether 74 tons coal.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.10pm called all hands up anchor, and at 4.35pm full speed ahead both engines.
[At] 4.40pm put over patent log, reading 0.
[At] 4.40pm stopped both engines to examine port propeller, lowered whaleboat.
[At] 5.07pm hoisted whaleboat, and went ahead both engines.
[At] 5.10pm full speed ahead.
Put over patent log, reading 0.5, and set course South 26°W (per standard compass).
Steaming with boilers A, B, and C.
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 87.9, port 83.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course S33°W (per compass) until 7.10pm, then S28°W (per compass) until 7.24pm, then S4°W (per compass) until end of watch.
Tomoga Shima light abeam at 7.25pm.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 101.6.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW and South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming full speed under four boilers, on course S4°W (per standard compass).
At 9.45pm took departure from Hino Misaki light bearing East (true), distant 3.8 miles, patent log 49.5, and changed course to S11°E (per standard compass).
Moon rose at 9.52pm.
Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 109.
Tomoga Shima is also known as Okino Shima.
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6 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 31.22, Long 136.15
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Light breezes to light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Smooth sea.
Ship on her course S11°E (per standard compass), steaming under four boilers.
Small steamer passed astern headed to the Northward and Eastward.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 19.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 109.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from WSW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming on course S11°E (per compass), with boilers A, B, C and D.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 108.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by signal and seamanship instruction, all divisions.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers at 109 revolutions, on course S11°E (per compass) until 9.00am, when patent log [read] 76.3, then changed course to S6°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds].
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Staten, Landsman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from South and SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S6°E (per standard compass).
At 1.15pm instructed divisions in seamanship.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 107.4.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Moderate swell from SW.
Ship on her course S6°E (per standard compass), steaming under four boilers.
At 5.00pm changed course to S20°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 67.3.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 79.3.
Average steam 121.5 [pounds], average revolutions 109.5.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to SSW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S20°E (per compass).
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 109.5, average helm angle 5° starboard.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S20°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 107.0.
Moon rose at 10.30pm.
Average helm angle 6° starboard.
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7 August 1901
At sea, making passage between Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 27.07, Long 137.90
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under [four] boilers, on course S20°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds [degrees in log-book], average revolutions 109, average helm angle 5½° starboard.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW to NNE.
Barometer falling.
Smooth sea.
Steaming on course S20°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average helm angle 6° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 45.2.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 109.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.35am, followed by instruction in duties at abandon ship.
The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: (see list [below]).
At 9.00am changed course to S17°E (per compass).
Steaming with all boilers, on course S17°E.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 107.9, average helm angle 3° starboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE to SE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course S17°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 108.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SSW and West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S17°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and closed watertight doors.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of H.J.B. Letender as Machinist Second-class for 12 months.
Average helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 108.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer rising slowly.
Average helm angle 5° starboard.
At 6.38pm stopped the port engine, it being disabled by the coupling bolts working loose.
At 6.44pm started port engine ahead full speed.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S17°E (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 84.1.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 108.2.
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8am to meridian:
List of punishments.
J. Quick, Coxswain, leaving steamer and going in swimming without authority, 2 days' extra duty and reduced one [conduct] class.
T. Sheffick, Coal Passer, leaving steamer and going in swimming without authority, 2 days' extra duty.
J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
H.E. Child, Apprentice Second-class, shirking, 2 days' extra duty.
W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
A.L. Hurd, Seaman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
J. Platz, Landsman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty.
E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, shirking, 5 days' extra duty.
J. Martelli, Coxswain, shirking while in charge of coaling party, rating as Coxswain revoked.
J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
D. Van Coten, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
W. Gibbons, Seaman, disrespect to Officer of the Deck and talking at wheel, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
J.E. Barrett, [Landsman], shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with moonlight toward latter part of watch.
Light airs to light breeze from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.05pm changed course to S20°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 96.2.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S20°E.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 29.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 106.3, average helm angle 5° starboard.
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8 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 22.92, Long 139.46
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course S20°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 105.5, helm angle 5° starboard.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calm to gentle breezes from WNW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S20°E (per standard compass).
Passed down all coal on deck into bunkers.
At 7.00am set the standing jib, fore staysail, fore and main trysails, spanker and fore, main and mizzen gaff topsails.
Average helm angle before 7.00am 5° starboard, after 7.00am 3° starboard, average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 115.1.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light breezes from WNW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
Ship on her course S40°E (per standard compass).
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set.
Mustered divisions at quarters and exercised at general quarters, time: 6 minutes 15 seconds.
At 11.00am started general cleaning and field day.
At 11.10am set clocks ahead 6 minutes.
At 11.30am released C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, and [F.] McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement and restored them to duty by order of the Commanding Officer.
Average helm angle 5½° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 67.1.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 107.3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from WNW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm changed course to S22°E (per compass), patent log reading 79.2.
Field day, all hands cleaning ship.
Steam in all boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.8; average helm angle 7° starboard.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WNW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by instruction in seamanship.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: (see list [below]).
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, [on course] S20°E (per compass).
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 105, average helm angle 7° starboard.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from West by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S22°E (per compass).
All fore and aft sail set.
Average helm angle 6° starboard, average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 106.5.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West by South.
Barometer steady.
Ship on her course S22°E (per standard compass).
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set.
Average helm angle 5½° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 6.2.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 105.3.
4pm to 6pm:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: William G.A. Schwerin, Coxswain to Boatswain's Mate Second-class, from July 1, 1901; Fred J. Wolcott, Coxswain to Boatswain's Mate Second-class, from July 17, 1901; J. Dimmick, Seaman to Gunner's Mate Third-class, from July 1, 1901; J.T. Maher, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, from July 1, 1901; Felix G. Weisz, Apprentice First-class to Gunner's Mate Third-class, from July 1, 1901.
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9 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 19.30, Long 141.25
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy with moonlight.
Light airs to light breeze from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S22°E (per compass), with all plain sail set.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 104.4 starboard, 104 port; average helm angle 5° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 51.7.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S22°E (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 105.7, helm angle 6° starboard.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from West and WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S22°E (per standard compass).
All fore and aft sail set.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
Equipped all boats for distant service, times of reporting ready, as follows: 1st cutter 5 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd cutter 7 minutes; 3rd cutter 7 minutes 30 seconds; whaleboat 7 minutes 30 seconds; gig 6 minutes; steam launch 7 minutes.
At 10.15am set clocks ahead 9 minutes.
Average helm angle 7½° starboard, average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 103.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from WSW and WNW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sails set, on course S22°E (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm changed course to S28°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 52.0.
Average helm angle 7° starboard, average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 103.9.
Tested flood cocks.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from West by North.
Barometer rising.
At 4.00pm shortened and furled all sail.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by fire quarters.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: H.D. Ellsworth, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman, from July 1, 1901.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S28°E (per compass).
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 101.7, average helm angle 5° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 8.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Set clocks ahead 19 minutes at 7.00pm.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S28°E (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 106.1, average helm angle 4° starboard.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, bright starlight.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S28°E (per standard compass).
Average helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 103.4.
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10 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 15.78, Long 143.17
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S28°E (per standard compass).
Moon rose at 1.40am.
Average helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 102.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 16.1.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from SE to ESE.
Barometer rising.
Daylight at 5.10am.
At 6.00am made sail.
Set all plain sail, except fore topsail.
[At] 7.00am hauled down jib on account of fore topmast tending to buckle.
At 7.28am weather main trysail vang carried away and took in main trysail and topsail.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S28°E.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 61.0.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 104.6, average helm angle 6° starboard.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
Rove off new vangs for main trysail gaff, new sheet for fore gaff topsail, set up on all topmast rigging.
Rigged preventing stay for fore topmast.
Set jib, fore gaff topsail, main trysail and main gaff (topsail).
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S28°E (per compass).
Average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 101.5, helm angle 4° port, average 5° starboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from East by South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course S28°E (per standard compass) until 1.09pm, when changed to S32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.8.
At 12.45pm took in mizzen gaff topsail.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: T. Jameson, Private Marine, sitting down on post, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Average helm angle 4½° port, average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 101.2.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Moderate breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Moderate swell.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S32°E (per standard compass), with all fore and aft sail set, except mizzen gaff topsail.
At 5.25pm took in jib.
Mustered divisions at quarters, sounded signal to close watertight doors, time: one minute and 5 seconds.
Average helm angle 5° port, average heel 5° starboard, average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with heavy rain squalls.
Gentle to moderate breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on course S32°E (per compass), with fore staysail and fore and main trysails, and spanker set.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 93.5.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 103, average helm angle 2° port.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with passing rain and wind squalls first part, clearing last part.
Gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling last part.
Furled all sail at 9.00pm.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S32°E (per compass) till 9.00pm, then S25°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 4.1, until 9.07pm, then S30°E (per compass), patent log 5.2, till end of watch.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 100.1, helm angle 3° starboard.
Heel 3° first part.
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11 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 13.45, Long 144.66
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate to gentle breezes from East.
Passing rain shower second hour, and lightning to Southward third hour.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S30°E (per standard compass).
Moon rose at 2.45am.
At 3.02am slowed to 90 turns.
At 3.05am sighted Guam Island, Ladrone Islands, three points on port bow.
At 3.10am changed course to S51°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.0.
At 3.14am slowed to 70 turns.
Helm amidships.
Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions 93.8.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on various courses, with various speeds, entering San Luis d'Apra harbor.
At 4.50am hauled in patent log, reading 82.
At 5.52am anchored in 22 fathoms water, with 60 fathoms chain on port anchor.
At 6.30am U.S. Army transport "Buford" came in and anchored.
Boarded the U.S. Army transport "Buford".
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Gentle breeze from East by South.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
All hands cleaning ship inside and outside.
At 11.15am the Commanding Officer returned on board.
At 11.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Gentle breeze from East by South.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm hoisted 1st cutter and gig, and began making preparations for sea.
At 2.00pm [called] all hands to muster, and Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, left after reading his orders, was relieved of Command by Lieutenant-Commander William R.A. Rooney, U.S. Navy.
At 3.45pm Commander Seaton Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], U.S. Navy, and family, consisting of Mrs. S. Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], the Misses S.F., C.S. and J.A. Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], and Masters S. and W. Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], and Miss Kanely, came on board, with baggage for passage to Yokohama, Japan.
At 3.52pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Justin" came on board and called on Commander Swift, U.S. Navy.
At 3.50pm the U.S. Army transport "Buford" left the harbor, bound for Manila, Philippine Islands.
[At] 3.55pm Commander William Swift left the ship in obedience to orders detaching him for duty temporarily as Governor of Guam.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
[At] 4.45pm called all hands up anchor and got under way.
Stood out of harbor on various courses until 5.15pm, when set course N10°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 2.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Set jib and fore gaff topsail.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course N12°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 101.7, heel 4° port, 10° starboard helm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming full speed, on course N12°W (per compass), all fore and aft sail set.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 107.7, average helm angle 10° starboard.
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12 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 16.80, Long 144.05
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, with passing squalls of light rain.
Gentle to moderate breezes from East by North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Bright starlight.
Steaming on course N12°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set.
Average heel 4° port, average helm angle 9° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 23.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 104.4.
Moon rose at 3.45am.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Partly cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N12°W, with all sail set.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 69.5.
Average steam 119.2 [pounds], average revolutions 103.7.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle and moderate breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.00am, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] seamanship; 2nd [Division] infantry; 3rd [Division] seamanship; Powder [Division] revolver; Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F.W. Peters, Seaman, absent at muster, 2 days' extra duty; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, T. Jameson, Private Marine, fighting and not stopping when ordered to do so, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, under all sail, on course N12°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 103.3, heel 5°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from East to ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per compass).
At 1.15pm held drills, as follows: 1st and 2nd Divisions signals; 3rd Division and Marines aiming.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 107.1, helm 10° starboard.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters and sounded signal for closing watertight doors, time: 2 minutes 20 seconds.
Angle of heel 6° port, average helm angle 9° starboard.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.
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6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N10°W, with all sail set.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 6.6.
Average revolutions 104.4, average steam 120 [pounds].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning last part.
Gentle breezes from ENE to NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N10°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 105.3, heel 4° port.
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13 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 20.97, Long 143.25
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant first hour, passing rain showers second and third hours, and heavy rain and wind squalls with lightning and thunder last hour.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NE by North, except last hour, when calm to stiff breezes from North by East and North.
Barometer steady until 3.00am, then falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
All fore and aft sail set until 2.15am, when took in all sail, except fore staysail.
Took in fore staysail at 2.30am.
Helm angle 5° to 9° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 103.4.
4am to 8am:
Squally first hour, with thunder and lightning, fair and pleasant second part.
Gentle and moderate breezes from NE to NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
Moon rose at 4.25am.
Average helm angle 6° starboard, average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 102.7.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 37.0.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE to NE by North.
Barometer rising.
At 8.08am changed course to N5°W (per compass), patent log reading 38.3.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by landing company equipped in light marching order and instruction of crews of battery on board ship.
At 10.06am set clocks back 6 minutes.
[At] 11.17am set fore trysail and then set all fore and aft sail.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N5°W.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.8.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, carelessly allowing steam to go down, and refusing to obey fireman's order, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light passing showers first part.
Gentle breezes from NE to NNE.
Barometer falling.
Furled all sail at 2.30pm.
Overhauled all boats' gear and boxes.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N5°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 106.5, heel 3° port.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N5°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and closed watertight doors.
Helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 105.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE to North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N5°W (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 72.6.
Average helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 118.5 [pounds], average revolutions 103.7.
8pm to midnight:
Fine, clear and pleasant, bright starlight.
Light breeze from North by East.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00pm changed course to N17°W (per compass), patent log reading 72.6.
Average helm angle 5° starboard.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N17°W.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 104.
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14 August 1901
Making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 24.94, Long 142.04
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light drizzling last part, accompanied by occasional lightning.
Light airs from North by East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course N17°W (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 103, helm angle 5° starboard.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from North by East and NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming full speed, on course N17°W (per standard compass).
At 7.10am sighted San Augustine Island [St. Augustino Island in log-book] bearing N88°W, patent log [reading] 95.6.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 103.4, helm angle 5° starboard.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, passing rain squalls third hour.
Light to moderate breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N17°W (per standard compass).
At 9.25am set all fore and aft sails.
Mustered divisions at quarters and sounded collision signal, time of reporting: 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Then held divisional drills, as follows: 1st, 2nd and Powder [Divisions] rifles; 3rd [Division] revolver; Marine Guard infantry.
At 11.00am took in and furled all sail.
At 11.35am sighted San Alessandro Island bearing NW⅞W.
At 11.40am set all clocks back 6 minutes.
Average helm angle with sail 10° starboard, without sail 5° starboard, average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 105.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 48.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breeze from NNE to NE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.15pm changed course to N10°W (per compass), and steamed on that course remainder of watch.
At 3.35pm cleared away all fore and aft sail, and set same.
At 3.24pm San Alessandro [St. Alessandra in log-book] abeam.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, all sail set, on course N10°W (per compass).
Sighted Hillsborough Island at 5.48pm bearing N23°E, patent log [reading] 13.7.
Average steam 118.5 [pounds], average revolutions 107, heel 4° port.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE and NE by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass), all sail set.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.3, helm angle 10° starboard.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNE and NE by North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
Average helm angle 8° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 85.6.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.1.
San Augustine Island is also known as Minamiio Jima and South Iwo Jima.
San Alessandro Island is also known as Kitaio Jima and North Iwo Jima.
Hillsborough Island is also known as Haha Jima.
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15 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam Island to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 29.14, Long 140.75
Commences and until 4am:
Fine, clear and pleasant, starlight.
Light breeze to light airs from NE to North by East, then calm.
Barometer falling.
At 2.30am took in and furled all sail.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N10°W (per compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 105.2, port 105.2, average helm angle 3° starboard.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE by North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course N10°W (per compass).
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], revolutions 103.5.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from NW by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass) until 8.19am, when changed to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.4.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and held drills, as follows: 1st and 2nd Divisions great guns, followed by overhauling battery; 3rd [Division] and Marines rifles; Powder Division instruction in ammunition.
At 10.20am set clocks back 5 minutes.
A Board of Survey in Supplies and Accounts Department, Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg senior member, inspected, condemned and recommended to be thrown overboard 1800 pounds of wheat flour, of which 1000 pounds were received from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and 800 pounds from the General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands.
By order of the Commanding Officer the flour was thrown overboard.
At 9.00am by order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, his time having expired, and placed in confinement T. Jameson, Private Marine, for punishment previously awarded.
Average helm angle 4° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 101.1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WNW and West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N25°W (per standard compass).
At 2.00pm sighted Lot's Wife Rock, bearing NNW¾W.
At 2.13pm changed course to N20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.7.
Average helm angle 3° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 67.8.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 100.5.
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4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to light breeze from WSW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.00pm changed course to N6°W, patent log reading 67.8.
At 4.12pm Lot's Wife Rock abeam, 3.7 miles distant.
At 4.14pm sighted Ponafidin Island [Panafidin Island in log-book] bearing N15°W.
At 4.30pm set all sail.
At 4.38pm changed course to North (per compass), patent log reading 74.8.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 5.30pm changed course to N5°E (per compass), patent log reading 83.0, and stood on that course remainder of watch.
Steaming with all boilers, with all sail set.
Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 99.5, average helm angle 4° port.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning last part.
Light breezes from West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, all sail set, on course N5°E (per compass).
Ponafidin Island [Ponofidin Island in log-book] abeam at 7.53pm, distance 5.4 miles [knots in log-book].
Average steam 117 pounds, revolutions 99.4, heel 2° starboard.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from WSW.
Lightning to Westward.
Barometer rising.
Steaming [under] four boilers, on course N5°E (per standard compass) until 9.30pm, when changed to N8°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.5.
Helm angle 3° to 2° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 102.6 starboard, 101.7 port.
Lot's Wife Rock is also known as Sofu Gan.
Ponafidin Island is also known as Saint Peters Island and Tori Shima.
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16 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 33.32, Long 139.95
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course N80°W (per standard compass).
At 1.20am changed course to N3°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 72.1.
Average heel 2° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 101.3.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 104, average helm angle 4° port.
4am to 8am:
Fine, clear and pleasant, partly cloudy last part of watch.
Light to gentle breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00am changed course to N14°W (per compass), patent log reading 12.6.
At 5.45am sighted Aoga Sima Island bearing N67°W (per compass).
At 7.00am Aoga Sima abeam, 20 miles distant.
Executed morning orders.
Steaming with all boilers, with all sail set.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 102.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by arm and away boats for distant service.
Broke out fore hold.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, under all sail, on course N14°W (per compass) till 10.47am, then N20°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 80.
Fatsizio Island abeam at 10.47am, distance 9.7 miles [knots in log-book].
Set clocks back 9 minutes at 11.30am.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 105.5, heel 2° starboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, hazy around horizon.
Gentle to moderate breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N20°W (per standard compass).
At 1.45pm sighted Mikura Sima, East tangent bearing N30°W.
At 2.00pm furled, unbent and stowed in fore hold all sail.
At 3.26pm Mikura Sima abeam, distance 7 miles, patent log [reading] 38.4.
At 3.30pm sent aloft signal yard.
Helm angle 4° to 2° port, average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 107.2.
Rigged both gangway ladders.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from WSW.
Barometer steady.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N20°W (per standard compass).
Sounded fire alarm, times of streams of water, as follows: 1st stream 1 minute 30 seconds; 2nd 1 minute 50 seconds; 3rd 1 minute 55 seconds; 4th 2 minutes 45 seconds; 5th 3 minutes 35 seconds.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 68.4.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.5.
At 4.20pm sighted large steamer on port bow heading to Westward.
At 4.55pm sighted Mount Fujiyama, Japan, bearing N30°W.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from WSW.
Barometer steady.
At 7.45pm changed course to N10°E (per compass), patent log reading 86.0.
Passed Vries Island abeam at 8.00pm, 6 miles distant.
Steaming with all boilers.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 104.7.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course N10°E (per compass) till 10.00pm, then N31°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 12.1, till 10.29pm, then N33°E (per compass), patent log 17.1, till 11.24pm, then N21°W (per compass), patent log 27.1, till 11.47pm, then N50°W (per compass), patent log 31.5, till 11.56pm, then N4°E (per compass), patent log 33.1, till end of watch.
Hauled in patent log at 12.00am, reading 34.
Tsurugi Saki light abeam at 10.40pm, distance 1.8 miles [knots in log-book].
Standing into anchorage off Yokohama, Japan.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 103.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: S. Slama, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman, from August 12, 1901.
Aoga Sima is also known as Aoga Shima.
Fatsizio Island is also known as Hachijo Jima.
Mikura Sima is also known as Mikura-jima.
Vries Island is also known as O Shima.
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17 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from WSW to SSW, decreasing to light airs.
Steaming full speed on various courses standing into Yokohama anchorage.
At 12.01am hauled in patent log, reading 34.
At 12.45am slowed to half speed.
At 12.50am stopped off quarantine station, were boarded by health officers, and granted pratique.
At 1.47am anchored in 7½ fathoms of water with port anchor and 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge.
Anchorage angles: red light breakwater NW½W, red light English Hatoba [English Hotoba in log-book] W¾S, ship's head WSW.
Draft forward 12 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches.
Let fires die out in two boilers and banked fires in two boilers.
At 6.00am hoisted out steam launch.
Crew engaged cleaning ship.
H.M.S. "Orlando" left port at 6.10am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from SW.
At 8.35am Commander Seaton Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship for passage to the United States on the S.S. "China".
At 11.10am the family of Commander Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship.
Field day.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from SW and SW by South.
The Commanding Officer made official calls upon the United States Consul General and Medical Inspector G.E. Harmon [Harman in log-book], U.S. Navy.
At 12.05pm S.S. "China" left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes to light airs from South by West.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
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18 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW to West and from East.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 151¾ pounds fresh beef; and 151¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, followed by reading of Articles of War, and general muster.
At 11.15am to 11.55am held church services on board for the men.
One English merchant steamer came in and one left the harbor.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from SSE.
Barometer falling.
Japanese mail steamer came in and anchored.
Sent liberty ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South by East to South.
Barometer steady.
Japanese steamer left harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
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19 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South by East.
Barometer rising.
Executed morning orders.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st Division revolvers; 2nd [Division] rifles; 3rd [Division] rifles; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marines rifles.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: L.C. Proulx, Landsman, using disrespectful language to Boatswain's Mate, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; Gun Ting, Mess Attendant, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; Jessie Staten, Landsman, not cleaning brightwork, 2 days' extra duty.
Engaged in scraping and red-leading all cofferdams, scraping top masts, red-leading spots on ship's side.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
Continued forenoon's work.
Baseball party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 15,000 yen, equivalent to $7,470 American currency.
Marine Guard exercised at signals.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Making preparations to coal ship.
Baseball party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned.
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20 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SSW.
Barometer rising last part.
English steamer "Coptic" anchored in the inner harbor at 5.30am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 151¼ pounds fresh beef; 151¼ pounds fresh vegetables; 121 pounds fresh bread.
At 6.00am two coal lighters came along starboard side, at 6.30am the coolies arrived and started to coal ship from the two lighters on starboard side.
At 7.50am two coal lighters came along port side.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from South and SSW.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am two coal lighters came along port side, and at 10.00am one came along starboard side.
Total coal taken on board to noon 125 tons.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW and South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Coaling ship from lighters alongside.
Total taken on board to 4.00pm 250 tons.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising.
Finished coaling at 6.15pm, total taken on board 290 tons.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
Washed down main deck.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising.
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21 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West and SW to calms.
Barometer rising.
Cleaning ship.
Hoisted out four boat loads of ashes.
Taking fresh water from water boat alongside.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 8.30am French mail steamer came in and anchored, and Japanese man-of-war passed to the Northward.
At 9.00am released [F.] Sheffick, Coal Passer, from confinement, and placed L.C. Proulx, Landsman, in confinement on bread and water for three days, by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am shoved off the water lighter, having taken on board [left blank] gallons fresh water.
At 10.20am received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: 2000 pounds sugar; 700 pounds salt pork; 600 pounds salt beef; 2000 pounds flour; and 45 gallons pickles.
Received in Ordnance Department: 15 gallons lard oil; 20 gallons sperm oil; and 10 gallons kerosene oil.
Scrubbing masts, boats, paintwork and decks.
General field day.
R. Murphy, [Ordinary Seaman], injured his elbow by falling down ladder while carrying stores below.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW and light airs from South.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 8 barrels engine oil.
Served out monthly money to crew.
At 3.20pm F.C. Bower, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, reported to Commanding Officer as Senior Officer present, for engineering duty on board U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South to South by West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores, as follows: (see list [below]).
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South by West.
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4pm to 8pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores, as follows: 10 pounds bolts and nuts, ½-inch x 1¾-inch; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, ½-inch x 2½-inch; 50 pounds bolts and nuts, ⅝-inch x 2½-inch; 50 pounds bolts and nuts, ⅝-inch x 5½-inch; 5 pounds rivets, iron, ¼-inch x ⅝-inch; 5 pounds rivets, iron, ⅜-inch x ¾-inch; 5 pounds rivets, iron, ⅜-inch x 1-inch; 12 steel wire brushes; 12 paint brushes; 12 tube brushes; 80 pounds sheet copper, 1/16-inch; 24 sheets tin; 10 pounds solder; 3 pounds soft spelter; 20 pounds polishing paste; 347 gallons vacuum engine oil (already noted in log, 12.00pm to 4.00pm [watch]); 100 pounds white zinc; 12 ship's scrapers; 1 swage block; 1 shoe knife.
Received in Ordnance Department stores, as follows: 1 pound of magnet wire, number 30; 3 pounds of magnet wire, number 27; 5 pounds of insulating tape; 1 pound steel spring wire, number 18; 6 pounds 6-ounce Garlock packing; 100 feet bell wire (copper), number 16.
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22 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant first half, cloudy and pleasant, with passing rain shower [second half of watch].
[Calm to light airs from SE to South.]
Painting ship.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 151¾ pounds fresh beef; and 151¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
At 5.00am sighted United States collier U.S.S. "Justin" coming in.
United States collier U.S.S. "Justin" anchored at 7.15am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast with passing showers of rain.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.15am United States mail steamer "Coptic" left harbor.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
H.H. Albert, Private Marine, was absent from ship without leave from 7.15am.
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores as per list attached [below].
Liberty party returned.
James Hughes, Chief Machinist, was placed under sentry's charge, for attempting to smuggle liquor on board, to await investigation.
English steamer "Tantalus" left harbor.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with heavy rain squall last hour.
Light airs from SE to SSE.
Barometer falling.
Japanese steamer came in.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
All divisions, instruction in seamanship.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
H.H. Albert, Private Marine, absent without leave.
James Hughes, Chief Machinist, was released from confinement.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: James Hughes, Chief Machinist, for attempting to smuggle liquor on board, 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water and reduced to 4th conduct class for 3 months.
Japanese steamer came in, flying United States flag at fore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
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8am to meridian:
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 25 pounds vegetable sponge (snake gourd); 201 cast iron agate bars, double; 1 wooden grate bar pattern.
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23 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Released H.H. Albert, Private Marine, from confinement, having been placed under sentry's charge until sober.
Liberty party returned.
Water boat came alongside and received water for steaming purposes.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by arm and away all boats for distant service.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: (see list [below]).
By order of the Commanding Officer L.C. Proulx, Landsman, was released, his term of confinement having expired.
J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, was confined for 5 days, [on] bread and water, for attempting to smuggle liquor aboard, and W.T. McNiff, Electrician First-class, was confined, [in] double irons, for two days, for using threatening language to another person in the United States Naval Service.
The Commanding Officer of United States collier U.S.S. "Justin" made an official call aboard.
The following men are absent from the ship, overstaying liberty: (see list [below]).
M. Teperman, Landsman, returned from liberty 3½ hours over time.
Received 45 tons fresh water for boiler purposes.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Made weekly inspection of all bilges and compartments, tested all flood cocks, everything working satisfactorily.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Received in Construction and Repair Department the following stores: 50 gallons alcohol; 25 gallons turpentine; 180 pounds dry shellac; 6 wash basins; 6 water pitchers.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with occasional lightning.
Light airs from South to East.
Barometer rising last hour.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire drill.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, with passing rain first part, occasional lightning.
Light airs from East to North.
Barometer steady.
E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned from liberty 13½ hours over time.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H.H. Albert, Private Marine, 13 hours over leave, drunk, 4 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; J. Platz, Landsman, absent from quarters, 2 days' extra duty; W.T. McNiff, Electrician First-class, using threatening language to another person in the Naval Service, 2 days' double irons, reduced to 4th conduct class.
List of absentees: M. Teperman, Landsman; J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman; O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class; F. Ryan, Oiler.
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24 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with occasional lightning first part.
Light airs and breezes from North.
Barometer falling first part.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 151¾ pounds fresh beef; and 151¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned, the following men overstaying liberty: (see list [below]).
Field day.
8am to meridian:
Overcast to cloudy, with rain first hour.
Light breezes from North and NE.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: M. Teperman, Landsman, 3½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 13½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
At 8.00am M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, was found to be absent from the ship without permission.
Three Japanese torpedo boats stood in and anchored at 11.00am.
Absentees as per list attached [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
At 12.10pm three Japanese torpedo boats left port.
At 2.55pm sent baseball party, and at 4.00pm liberty party, ashore.
U.S.S. "New Orleans" came in and anchored at 3.25pm.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans".
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as per list attached [below].
At 4.15pm U.S.S. "New Orleans" left port.
At 5.10pm F. Ryan, Oiler, and J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, returned aboard 34 hours over liberty.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from West by South.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00pm R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 38 hours over liberty, and at 10.15pm J. Carney, Second-class Fireman, returned on board 15 hours over liberty.
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4pm to 8pm:
List of absentees: J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, 7.15am; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, August 23, 1901; O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, August 23, 1901; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, August 23, 1901; F. Ryan, Oiler, August 23, 1901; J. Carney, Second-class Fireman, 7.15am; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, August 24, 1901; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, left ship without permission; F. Noble, Chief Electrician, 7.15am; J. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, August 24, 1901; F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, August 24, 1901.
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25 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs and breezes and calms.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Liberty party returned on board, except R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, and J. Sammonds, Coal Passer.
F. Noble, Chief Electrician, and J. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, returned on board 24 hours over liberty.
M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, returned on board under the influence of liquor after being absent for 24 hours without permission; by order of the Commanding Officer he was placed under sentry's charge for safe keeping.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with rain shower first hour, pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.30am lit fires under boilers A and C.
Mustered divisions at quarters, absentees as per list [below].
Commanding Officer inspected the ship.
Secured boats for sea.
At 11.45am released W.T. McNiff, Electrician First-class, from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, with passing rain showers.
Light airs to gentle breezes from South by East.
At 2.20pm J. Hoffmann, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 53 hours over time.
J. Sammonds, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 7 hours over time.
F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, and J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned from liberty 31 hours over time.
J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 7 hours over time.
Commanding Officer renewed acting appointment of George Burton, Chief Quartermaster, for 12 months, from August 25, 1901.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from South by East and South.
Barometer rising slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and breezes from SSE.
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8am to meridian:
[Absentees:] J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman; O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class; R. McCormick, First-class Fireman; J. Lyons, First-class Fireman; J. Sammonds, First-class Fireman.
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26 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant first part, cloudy, with light drizzle second part, then fair.
Calm to light airs from SW.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, was found absent without leave.
Divisional drills following quarters were as follows: 2nd and Powder Divisions infantry; 1st and 3rd [Divisions] cast loose and provide; Marine Guard bayonet drill.
At 10.45am exercised divisions, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions signaling and aiming; Marines signals; Firemen and Coal Passers instruction in great gun drill.
The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officer renewed the following acting appointment: John Alcorn, Oiler, for 12 months, from date.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.35am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to South.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer returned on board at 3.00pm.
Sighted Japanese man-of-war standing in towards Uraga [Uragua in log-book].
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breeze from South.
Barometer steady.
At 4.30pm English steamer came in and anchored off quarantine [ship].
At 5.00pm sighted Japanese man-of-war standing into Yokosuka [Yokoshko in log-book] Navy Yard, and then stood out again.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, found absent without leave.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breeze to light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
Moonlight.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F. Ryan, Oiler, 34 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, 34 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, 38 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Carney, Second-class Fireman, 12 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 2nd [conduct] class; J.N. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, 24 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 2nd [conduct] class; F. Noble, Chief Electrician, 25 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class for 3 months; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, leaving ship without permission and not reporting when returning on board, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, and reduced to 4th conduct class for 3 months; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, slow obeying orders, not manning boats falls, 5 days' extra duty; T. Jamieson, Private Marine, same as above; J. Hoffmann, Ordinary Seaman, 53 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, 7 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 2nd [conduct] class; R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, 7 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 2nd [conduct] class; J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, 7 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 2nd [conduct] class; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 31 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced [to] to 4th [conduct] class; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, 31 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, making a loud and unnecessary noise on quarterdeck, 3 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class, same as above; T.W. Tully, Landsman, same as above.
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27 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Moonlight until 2.30am.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
German and English steamers came in, and Japanese steamer left harbor.
Executed morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by landing party drill.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, shirking, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th conduct class; J.P. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, and A. Jule, Apprentice First-class, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra [duty], reduced 1 [conduct] class; J.H. Burd, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, for 12 months, from date.
The sentences in the cases of Jessie Staten, Landsman, James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, and H.F. Smith, Landsman, for loss of pay, trial by Summary Court Martial, were approved by Navy Department and published this day.
O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent from ship without authority.
English steamer "Doric" stood out to sea at noon.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Overhauled battery.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent from ship without authority.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breeze from East.
Barometer falling last part.
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28 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with passing rain last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Japanese steamer "America Maru" ["American Maru" in log-book] came in and anchored off the quarantine ship at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, misty.
Light breezes to light airs from ENE.
Barometer fluctuating slightly.
Boarded the Japanese mail steamer "America Maru" and received mail.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentee: O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman.
Held collision drill, mat ready in 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] signals; 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] infantry; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marines bayonet exercise.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, misty.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, drizzling first hour.
Gentle to light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
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29 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama and in dry dock at Uraga [Uragua in log-book], Japan
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from North by West and North by East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Made preparations for getting under way.
At 7.00am got under way and stood down Tokio Bay towards Uraga.
At 7.25am set course South by East (per compass).
On this course to end of watch, Commanding Officer conning.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from North by West and NW.
Ship on her course South by East (per standard compass), steaming from Yokohama, Japan, to Uraga, Japan.
At 8.50am changed course to SE½E (per standard compass) and steered various courses.
At 9.15am pilot from the Uraga dry dock came on board and took the ship up to the dry dock.
Entered dry dock at 9.55am.
At 10.00am the Commanding Officer of the United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" made official call upon Commanding Officer.
At 10.55am the ship rested upon the bottom of the dock.
At 12.00pm United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" made coal report: 988 tons on hand; 10 tons expended.
Let fires die out in boilers A and C.
Mustered divisions at quarters, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
At 2.00pm placed J. Quick, Coxswain, in double irons for 5 days under sentry's charge, by order of the Commanding Officer, for having intoxicating liquors in steam launch.
Held seamanship drill by divisions, Marines great guns.
Dockyard workmen scraping the ship's bottom.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
At 6.55pm felt quite a severe earthquake.
Examined the ship and dock and shores immediately afterwards, and found all in good shape.
Received on board 10 tons fresh water.
Mustered divisions at quarters, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent over time.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Tokio Bay is also known as Tokyo Bay.
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30 August 1901
In dry dock at Uraga [Uragua in log-book], Japan
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW to North.
Barometer rising.
Dockyard workmen scraping the ship's bottom.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent without leave.
Divisional drills after quarters, as follows: 1st Division rifles; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd Division signals; Marines bayonet drill.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nanshan" came on board at 9.15am, and left at 9.30am.
The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Japanese torpedo boat came in at 11.05am.
Following signals were received: (see Signal [Record] Book).
Yard workmen painting ship's bottom.
Punishment as per list attached [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs were various from NNW to ENE, and shifting to East by South last hour.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Yard workmen continued painting ship's bottom and commenced overhauling magazine flood cocks.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent without leave.
Yard workmen continued work, painting and overhauling flood cocks.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs.
Barometer steady.
Received 15 tons of water in Steam Engineering Department for steaming purposes.
J. Lyons, Second-class Fireman, for attempting to leave ship without permission, was placed under sentry's charge for safe keeping.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J.P. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, disobedience of orders, reduced to 3rd conduct class.
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31 August 1901
In dry dock at Uraga [Uragua in log-book], Japan
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Yard workmen continued work on bottom and overhauling magazine flood cocks.
At 12.30am J.J. Kerr, Chief Machinist, returned on board 5½ hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, the following men being found absent from ship: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J.T. Maher, Seaman, G. Burton, Chief Quartermaster, J.T. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, S. Carman, Coal Passer, F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, C.A. Hill, First-class Fireman, and O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]); and confinements were made according to punishment awarded.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from North.
Barometer steady.
G. Burton, Chief Quartermaster, returned from liberty 17½ hours over time.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were placed in single irons to await action, they being under the influence of liquor aboard ship: C.A. Olsen, Ship's Cook; J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class; C.R. Green, Coal Passer; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from North.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were placed in single irons to await action for being under the influence of liquor aboard ship: J. Staten, Landsman, and C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman.
J. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, returned from liberty 22 hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Approved: [signed] William R.A. Rooney, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.J. Kerr, Chief Machinist, 5½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class for 3 months; E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, 5 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, attempting to leave ship without permission, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; H. Feeney, Second-class Fireman, absenting himself from ship without permission, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; Jessie Staten, Landsman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty; C.E. Lewis, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; T. Jamieson, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, insubordination, five days' double irons.
LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1901
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1 September 1901
In dry dock at Uraga [Uragua in log-book], Japan, and at anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.32, Long 139.74 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from North.
Barometer falling.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were placed in single irons to await action: J.G. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, A.T. Don, Private Marine, and F. Noble, Chief Electrician, for being under the influence of liquor on watch; and H.H. Albert, Private Marine, for being under the influence of liquor aboard ship.
Started fires in A and C boilers at 3.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling rain first hour.
Light airs from North to gentle breezes from NE by North.
Barometer falling slowly first half [of watch], then steady.
At 8.42am commenced flooding dry dock, ship afloat at 9.22am.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and crew and ship was inspected by Commanding Officer, absentees as follows: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J.T. Maher, Seaman, F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, S. Carman, Coal Passer, F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, C.A. Hill, First-class Fireman, and O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman.
At 10.04am called all hands undock ship.
Passed out of dock and moored bow and stern to buoys, Dock Master conning.
At 11.00am unmoored ship and stood out of Uraga harbor, pilot conning.
At 11.15am pilot left ship.
Stood up Tokio Bay towards Yokohama anchorage.
Steaming under three boilers on various courses, Commanding Officer conning.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with drizzling rain last hour.
Gentle breezes from North, decreasing to light breezes and shifting from North by West to NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers on various courses towards Honmoku quarantine ship, Commanding Officer conning.
At 12.55pm stopped off quarantine ship, were boarded by Health Officer, and granted pratique.
At 1.08pm headed in towards man-of-war anchorage.
At 1.20pm anchored off Yokohama, Japan, in 6½ fathoms of water, port anchor, and using 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge.
Anchorage angles: Grand Hotel SW¼S, South breakwater lighthouse NNW½W, ship's head SW.
Draft forward 15 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
The following men were delivered on board by the Yokohama Police, after being absent over liberty 45 hours: F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J.T. Maher, Seaman; F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain and passing rain showers at intervals.
Light airs from North by West.
Barometer steady.
At 4.35pm the Italian men-of-war "Vettor Pisani" and "Ettore Fieramosca" ["Fiermasco" in log-book], the former flying the flag of a Rear Admiral, came in and anchored.
Sent boarding officer to flagship, the call being returned at 5.55pm.
At 6.45pm J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, was brought on board by the Yokohama Police, after being absent over liberty 47½ hours.
Charles Smith enlisted as a Quartermaster Second-class for four years, from August 31, 1901.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from North by West.
Barometer falling last hour.
The following men returned on board 50½ hours over liberty: S. Carman, Coal Passer; F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman.
Tokio Bay is also known as Tokyo Bay.
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U.S.S. YORKTOWN, URAGA, JAPAN, SEPTEMBER 1, 1901.
ALLDERDICE, W.H., LIEUTENANT, U.S.N.
STANWORTH, C.S., LIEUTENANT, U.S.N.
CONSTIEN, E.T., ENSIGN, U.S.N.
REPORT ON DOCKING OF SHIP AT URAGA, AUGUST 29 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1901.
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U.S.S. YORKTOWN, URAGA, JAPAN, SEPTEMBER 1, 1901.
SIR:
1. In accordance with Article 1639, U.S. Navy Regulations, we have to submit the following report upon the docking of the ship at this port:
2. Date of docking: 10.00am, August 29, 1901, to 11.00am, September 1, 1901.
3. Date of previous docking: March 13 to 24, 1901.
4. Itinerary of ship: in harbor at Hong Kong, 29 days; left Hong Kong, April 22; at sea, 3 days; arrived Cavite, April 25; in harbor, 6 days; left Cavite, May 1; at sea, ¼ day; arrived Olongapo, May 1; in harbor, ¾ day; left Olongapo, May 2; at sea, 2 days; arrived Zamboanga, May 4; in harbor, 2 days; left Zamboanga May 6; at sea, ½ day; arrived Jolo, May 6; in harbor, 2½ days; left Jolo, May 9; at sea 1/6 day; arrived Siasi [Siassi in log-book], May 9; in harbor 5/6 day; left Siasi [Siassi in log-book], May 10; at sea, 1 day; arrived Polloc [Pollok in log-book], May 11; in harbor 4¼ days; left Polloc [Pollok in log-book], May 15; at sea, ¾ day; arrived Zamboanga, May 16; in harbor, 1 day; left Zamboanga, May 17; at sea, 1 day; arrived Cuyos, May 18; in harbor, 1/12 day; left Cuyos, May 18; at sea, ¼ day; arrived San Jose de Buenavista, May 18; in harbor, ½ day; left San Jose de Buenavista, May 19; at sea, 1 day; arrived Cavite, May 20; in harbor, 34 days; left Cavite, June 23; at sea, 6-1/6 days;
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arrived Kobe, June 29; in harbor, 6 days; left Kobe, July 5; at sea, 1 day; arrived Gulf of Tokio, July 6; at anchor, 5/12 day; left anchorage in Gulf of Tokio, July 7; under way, 1/12 day; arrived Yokohama, July 7; in harbor, 7 days; left Yokohama, July 14; under way, 1/12 day; arrived Kurihama, July 14; at anchor, ¼ day; left Kurihama, July 14; under way, 1/12 day; arrived Yokohama, July 14; in harbor 13 days; left Yokohama, July 27; at sea, 2 days; arrived Kobe, July 29; in harbor, 7 days; left Kobe, August 5; at sea, 5½ days; arrived Guam, August 11; in harbor, ½ day; left Guam, August 11; at sea, 5⅓ days; arrived Yokohama, August 17; in harbor, 12⅓ days; left Yokohama, August 29; under way, 1/12 day; arrived Uraga, August 29.
5. Approximate cruising distance since last docking, 7,700 miles; average speed, 10.7 knots.
6. The longest stay of the ship in any one port was that of 34 days at Cavite, from May 20 to June 23, and the greater part of the fouling of the ship's bottom occurred during this period, as evidenced by the fact that the averages slip of the screws was increased from about 10% before this stay to about 14% after it, under similar cruising conditions. The liability to fouling in Cavite, with an average water temperature of about 86 degrees [Fahrenheit], is about the same as at most ports in tropical waters, the prevalent forms being barnacles and sea grass.
7. Condition of ship as to fouling and kind of fouling:
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(a) At water line and extending about 4 feet below, small barnacles and a growth of sea grass about 5 inches long.
(b) At turn of bilge, a close growth of small barnacles, ranging from ⅛ inch to ½ inch in size.
(c) Near keel, the same.
(d) At entrance, about the same as amidships; at run, fouling somewhat greater than elsewhere.
8. Condition of paint: a fairly good body of paint remained over the whole bottom, consisting chiefly of the #1 and #2 coats of the last previous painting; after scraping off the barnacles and grass, the metal was exposed in very few places.
9. Corrosion or pitting of bottom: no fresh instances were observed, with the exception of some slight pits about the sea openings of the blow pipes from the boilers; one rivet head to the casing of after boiler-blow sea valve was found to be nearly corroded away, but as the others were in good condition, it was not considered necessary to renew it; the head was puttied over. Some dripping was observed from the port bilge keel, due to leaking into the interior of same, to remedy which a number of rivet heads were recaulked. Zincs were renewed around both blow-valve openings, on the after side of outboard delivery opening from forward condenser, and around sea-suction opening to flushing pump.
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10. Paint applied: Rahtjens' Compound; two coats of #1 and one coat of #3; each coat allowed to dry thoroughly before the next succeeding coat was put on.
11. Paint applied at previous docking: Rahtjens' Compound; one coat each of #1, #2, and #3.
12. Atmospheric conditions at time of painting: clear and pleasant when first two coats were applied; cloudy with occasional light drizzling rain at time of application of last coat.
Very respectfully, [signed by] W.H. Allderdice, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, E. Constien Ensign, U.S. Navy.
The Commanding Officer.
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2 September 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.46, Long 139.67
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain last part.
Light breezes and light airs from North by West to North by East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 240 pounds fresh bread; and 300 pounds each of fresh beef and vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with light drizzling rain.
Light airs from North by East to North and NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am fired salute of 13 guns, with Italian ensign at the fore masthead, returned by the Italian flagship "Vettor Pisani" ["Vittor Pisani" in log-book] with 13 guns and American ensign at the fore.
At 9.00am released M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, from solitary confinement, and placed Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, in solitary confinement on bread and water for 2 days, by order of the Commanding Officer.
Mustered divisions at quarters.
O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, declared a straggler from August 23, 1901.
Held divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] rifles; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marine Guard bayonet drill.
At 10.30am the Commanding Officer made official call upon Italian Rear Admiral and Commanding Officers of the "Vettor Pisani" ["Vittor Pisani" in log-book] and "Ettore Fieramosca" ["Fiermosca" in log-book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with light rain.
Light variable airs and breezes from North to NW.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer of the Italian cruiser "Ettore Fieramosca" ["Fiermosca" in log-book] made official call.
Held divisional drills: signals.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Light airs to breezes from NNE to North by East.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with steady rain.
Light airs from North to North by East.
Barometer steady.
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3 September 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.46, Long 139.67
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, with drizzling and steady rain.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE to East by North and NE.
Barometer first falling then rising.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, clearing up toward last of watch.
Light breeze to light airs from NE to West, shifting to South by West last hour.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instruction in great guns, Marines secondary battery.
At 10.30am commenced making preparations for sea, rigged in both lower booms and gangways.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Light airs from SSW to NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm turned to, hoisted steam launch and hove to short stay.
At 12.40pm called all hands up anchor, and got under way at 12.52pm, and stood out of harbor at 12.55pm.
Put over patent log, reading 0.
At 1.03pm set course S14°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 1.5.
At 1.44pm changed course to S23°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.4.
At 1.52pm changed course to S36°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 9.7.
At 1.56pm changed course to S23°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.3.
At 1.58pm ran aground in shoal water off Futtsu Misaki Point [Futsu Saki Point in log-book], between two forts, soft sandy bottom.
Stopped and reversed both engines full speed, and worked engines to bells until 2.48pm, when ship cleared bottom and backed off shoal.
Bearings while aground, as follows: lighthouse on point S10°30'W, middle hand fort S81°W, extreme left-hand fort S86°30'E; extreme right-hand fort S32°W.
Patent log reading 10.3.
Soundings, as follows: port bridge 2½ fathoms; starboard bridge 3¼ fathoms; forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 3½ fathoms.
Released J. Quick, Coxswain, his term of confinement having expired.
Served specifications for Summary Court Martial on the following men: C.A. Olson, Ship's Cook First-class; C.R. Green, Coal Passer; James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class; J. Staten, Landsman; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps; F. Noble, Chief Electrician; A.T. Don, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps; J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class.
Draft forward, on getting under way, 13 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 7 inches.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 108.3 [pounds], average revolutions 85.5.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NNW to West.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S23°W (per compass) till 4.30pm, then S45°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 22.4, till 4.55pm, then SW by West (per compass), patent log 26, till 5.40pm, then SW (per compass), patent log 34.5.
Average steam 119 pounds, revolutions 86.
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6pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Lightning to Eastward.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course SW (per standard compass) until 7.35pm, when changed course to SW by South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 55.0.
At end of watch center of Vries Island abeam.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], revolutions 86.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Steaming under three boilers, on course SW by South (per standard compass).
At 8.03pm sighted Rock Island light bearing SW by W~W.
At 9.10pm moon rose.
At 10.08pm Rock Island light abeam, distant 11.5 miles.
Changed course to S56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 82.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 1.0.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 86.2.
Vries Island is also known as O Shima.
Rock Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: George Burton, Chief Quartermaster, 17½ hours over time, reduced two [conduct] classes for 3 months; J.H. Burd, Seaman, insubordination, using disrespectful language to a petty officer while in the performance of his duty, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; J.T. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, 22 hours over time, reduced two [conduct] classes for 3 months; F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, J.T. Maher, Seaman, F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, brought off by police 45 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, brought off by police 47½ hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; F.H. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, S. Carman [Carmon in log-book], Coal Passer, C.A. Hill, First-class Fireman, 51 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; T.W. Tully, Landsman, disobeying order, and insolent when spoken to, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, neglect of duty, 3 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty; T. Jamieson, Private Marine, washing clothes on berth deck, 5 days' extra duty.
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Meridian to 4pm:
The following men were released from confinement, to await trial by Summary Court Martial: C.A. Olson, Ship's Cook First-class, C.R. Green, Coal Passer, James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, J. Staten, Landsman, C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, drunk and unfit for duty, not having been on liberty, Summary Court Martial; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, H.H. Albert, Private Marine, under the influence of liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty; F. Noble, Chief Electrician, A.T. Don, Private Marine, asleep and drunk on watch; J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, absent from his station while quartermaster on watch, and drunk on watch.
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4 September 1901
At sea, making passage between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 32.78, Long 137.58
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.
Light breeze from NNE to East.
Barometer steady.
At 3.00am changed course to S30°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 32.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 111.1 [pounds], average revolutions 83.4.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light passing rain first part.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S30°W (per compass).
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 83.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from East and SE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by abandon ship drill, all boats reported ready in 9 minutes.
By order of the Commanding Officer Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, was released from confinement, his time having expired, and J. Platz, Landsman, was placed in confinement for 2 days, on bread and water, for punishment previously awarded.
At 10.00am a Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth senior member, met on board for the trial of F. Noble, Chief Electrician, and others.
At 11.45am the Court adjourned until 1.00pm.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 86.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer fell, then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm Summary Court Martial met and tried J. Staten, Landsman, and J. Miller, Ordinary Seaman.
At 3.25pm the Court adjourned until 10.00am September 5, 1901.
Served out and scrubbed hammocks.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 61.1.
Average steam 104 [pounds], average revolutions 84.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light SE winds.
Long Easterly swell.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
Evening quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised at closing watertight doors.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S30°W (per compass).
Average steam 109.5 [pounds], revolutions 81.8.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Moon rose at 10.10pm.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 82.1.
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5 September 1901
At sea, making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 29.32, Long 135.53
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SSE to light breezes.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Bright moonlight.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 78.2.
Average steam 90 [pounds], average revolutions 80.6.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Executed morning orders, scrubbed decks and hammocks.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S30°W.
Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 81.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by great gun drill for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions, station drill for Powder Division, and instruction for Marine Guard.
The enlistment of F. Peterson, Seaman, expired at 9.00am this day.
By order of the Commanding Officer F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, and H. Feeney, Second-class Fireman, were released from confinement, their time of confinement having expired.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.00am for the trial of J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, and C.R. Greene, Coal Passer, for being drunk and unfit for duty, not having been on liberty.
The Court adjourned until 1.00pm at 11.30am.
Set clocks back ten minutes at 10.45am.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S30°W (per compass) till noon, then S50°W (per compass).
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 82.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from NNW and North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm Summary Court Martial met, and adjourned at 3.30pm until 10.00am tomorrow.
At 1.15pm went to quarters and had instruction as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions marline splice seamanship; Powder Division signals.
Turned in scrubbed hammocks.
Average steam 93.2 [pounds], revolutions 78.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Mustered divisions at quarters and sounded the signal close watertight doors.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 14.7.
Average steam 107 [pounds], average revolutions 82.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; J. Quick, Coxswain, disobedience of orders, not returning to ship when in charge at the time ordered to, 7 days' extra duty.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 109 [pounds], average revolutions 82.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from WNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S50°W (per compass) till 8.30pm, then S45°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 37.4, till end of watch.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 78.1.
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6 September 1901
At sea, between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 26.76, Long 132.45
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 118 [pounds], revolutions 85.5.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Long Southwesterly swell.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
Brilliant sunrise at 5.45am.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 47.5.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Long swell.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, followed by arm and away boats for distant service.
Exercised Marine Guard at bayonet exercise.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair, warm, pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Long swell from South.
Course S45°W (per standard compass), steaming under three boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 79.7.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by fire drill.
Summary Court Martial adjourned at 5.00pm until 8.00am tomorrow.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 76.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Long swell from SW.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
At 6.40pm sighted Borodino Island bearing WSW½W.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 60.6.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 75.8, port 76.8.
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4pm to 6pm:
Time of each stream ready at fire drill: 1st stream 1 minute; 2nd stream 1 minute 20 seconds; 3rd stream 1 minute 25 seconds; 4th stream 2 minutes; 5th stream 2 minutes 20 seconds; 6th stream 2 minutes 30 seconds; Marines' stream 15 seconds; Powder Division's stream 1 minute 40 seconds.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, bright starlight.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Long swell from SW.
At 9.00pm changed course to S50°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 70.0.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 81.4.
Borodino Island is also known as Minamidaito Jima.
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7 September 1901
At sea, between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 24.28, Long 129.47
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S50°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 81.4.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW and SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 82.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Moderate sea with long Southwesterly swell.
Field day.
At 10.07am Summary Court Martial met.
At 11.12am set clocks back 12 minutes.
At 11.25am Summary Court Martial adjourned until 1.00pm.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 16.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 83.8.
Steaming on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE to gentle breeze from East.
Barometer falling rapidly.
At 12.15pm changed course to S56°W (per standard compass).
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 83.2, port 82.9.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair, increasing cloudiness.
Gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Long rolling swell from Southward.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass).
At 5.03pm, on account of indicators of bad weather, changed course to West so as to avoid probable storm center.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Furled all awnings.
Secured guns and everything about decks.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 79.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers on course West (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 83.2.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, rain second part.
Gentle breezes varying from East to NE by East.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Moderate sea.
At 8 o'clock changed course to S56°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 94.3.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 34.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.6.
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8 September 1901
[At sea,] making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 22.58, Long 125.68
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Gentle breeze from NE to North.
Moderate swell from SE.
Barometer falling rapidly first hour, then steady.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S56°W (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 78.3.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, with occasional rain squalls.
Gentle, increasing to fresh breeze in squalls from North.
Barometer falling first hour, then steady.
Moderate sea from North.
Ship rolling easily 20°.
Steaming as above, on course S56°W.
Average steam 119 pounds, revolutions 84.
Patent log at 8.00am read 11.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather.
Fresh breezes from North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Ship pitching and rolling to rough sea from Northward, maximum roll 36° to port.
Decks wet from spray over rail and water through midship gun ports.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass).
At 8.15am broke out and bent storm mizzen and fore staysails.
Set former at 9.00am, latter at 9.30am.
By order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement J.H. Burd, Seaman, and T.W. Tully, Landsman, their times having expired.
No quarters or inspection on account of inclement weather.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 88.7.
At 10.45am set clocks back 16 minutes.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Fresh breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Rough sea, maximum roll of ship 38° to port.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass), with storm mizzen and fore storm topsail set.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 96.2.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Fresh breeze from North.
Barometer rising first hour, then falling.
Rough sea, maximum roll 33° to port.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S56°W (per standard compass), with fore storm staysail and mizzen storm sails set.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 88.5.
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[Inserted note]
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, clearing last part, cool.
Stiff breeze from North.
Rough sea.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S56°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 88.7.
8pm to midnight:
Partially cloudy.
Stiff to fresh breeze from North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass) until 8.30am, when changed to S50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.8.
Average steam 121 [pounds], revolutions 88.7.
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9 September 1901
At sea, passing between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 20.17, Long 122.53
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Stiff breezes from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Rough sea.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Moon rose about 2.20am.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 20.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 85.3, port 84.5.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breeze from North.
Moderate sea.
Barometer rising.
Moonlight until daylight.
Steaming on course S50°W (per standard compass), with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 86.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with moderate breezes from North, shifting to NNW at noon.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by signal drill, all divisions.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S50°W (per compass) till noon, then S70°W (per compass).
Sighted North end of Batan Island at 11.43am, bearing N63°W.
Sighted Balintang Island [Balutaig Island in log-book] at 11.58am, bearing S66°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Stiff to moderate breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S70°W (per standard compass).
At 12.45pm changed to S60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.
At 1.00pm sighted Babuyan Claro [Baluyan Claro in log-book] 2 points on port bow.
At 3.03pm Balintang Island abeam, distant 2.5 miles.
At 3.06pm changed course to West (per compass), patent log [reading] 38.4.
At 1.15pm instructed divisions in seamanship.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.1.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from NW by North.
Barometer rising.
Moderate sea.
Steaming under three boilers, on course West (per standard compass), with fore staysail and mizzen set.
Mustered divisions at quarters.
At 5.25pm sighted Calayan Island [Kalayan Island in log-book] bearing South by W½W.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 69.8.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.
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[Inserted note]
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Gentle breeze from NW by North to NNW.
Barometer rising.
At 7.45pm changed course to S30°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 88.4.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 88.3.
Smooth sea.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S30°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.5.
Babuyan Claro is also known as Mount Pangasun.
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10 September 1901
At sea, between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.55, Long 120.05
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from WSW.
Barometer slightly variable.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
At 2.25am sighted loom of Cape Bojeador [Cape Bojeodor in log-book] light.
At 3.10am sighted Cape Bojeador [Cape Bojeodor in log-book] light bearing S3°E.
Moon rose at 3.15am.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 82.5.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from WSW to South.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
At 5.30am Cape Bojeador [Bojeodor in log-book] light abeam, distant 19.2 miles.
At 5.38am changed course to S15°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 89.4.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 14.0.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.7.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
Overhauled battery, filled all recoil cylinders and tested electric apparatus.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S15°W (per compass).
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 86.3.
Sighted steamer on port bow at 11.55am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from NW by West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, and both main engines, till 1.35pm, when steamed various courses.
Dropped two buoys and target for target practice.
Stopped port engine at 1.40pm for repairs.
Steaming under the starboard engine during the remainder of watch.
Hauled in patent log, reading 71.8, at 1.35pm.
At 1.35pm sounded to general quarters.
Made all preparations for target practice.
Commenced firing at 2.21pm with port battery, main and secondary, then followed by starboard battery, firing at a drifting target at ranges of 1400 to 2600 yards, firing three (3) rounds of common shell from each of the 6-inch guns and eight (8) rounds from each of the secondary battery.
Expended the following ammunition: (see list [below]).
Sounded retreat and secured [at] 3.15pm, and after packing up the target, set course at 3.30pm S15°W (per compass), patent log reading 71.8.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 75.
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[Inserted note]
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.00pm hauled in patent log, reading 77, and commenced swinging ship.
Steaming with starboard engine, under three boilers.
Finished swinging ship at 5.20pm, and set course S15°W (per standard compass).
Put over patent log, reading 77.
At 5.45pm went ahead full speed on port engine.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S15°W (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 3.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 87.3.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, starlight.
Light breezes to light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00pm took in patent log, found out of order.
At 9.00pm changed course to S20°W (per compass).
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 84.6.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, absent from his station at drill, 2 days' extra duty; S. Carman, Coal Passer, absent from quarters and not coming promptly when sent for, 3 days' extra duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Expended, by target practice, the following ammunition: 18 6-inch, cartridge black powder, electric primed; 18 6-inch common shells, percussion fuzed; 17 6-pounder common shells, black powder, percussion primed; 16 3-pounder common shells, black powder, percussion fuzed; 32 1-pounder common shells, black powder, percussion primed; 500 Colt's automatic machine gun cartridges, smokeless powder.
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11 September 1901
[At sea,] making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.47, Long 120.27
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S20°W (per compass) till 2.00am, then S10°E (per compass).
Average steam 117.2 [pounds], revolutions 74.7.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass) until 6.00am, when changed to S35°E (per standard compass).
At 7.30am changed [course] to S45°E.
High land of Luzon in sight on port hand after daylight.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 81.5.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from WSW to SSE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass).
At 10.27am changed course to S62°E (per standard compass), Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] light bearing North.
Field day.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.25pm changed course to S82°E (per compass).
At 2.02pm changed course to N66°E (per compass).
At 2.30pm Corregidor Island [Corregador Island in log-book] lighthouse abeam.
At 2.35pm exchanged signals with lighthouse.
At 2.33pm changed course to N70°E and stood in on this course toward Sangley Point [Sangli Point in log-book] the remainder of watch.
Spread all awnings, rigged lower booms and gangways.
Broke out and restowed all storm sails.
The following signals were made: [at] 2.35pm lighthouse international B.J., answered and then made distinguishing pennant "Y" and hoisted international G.R.T.C.; at 3.50pm made distinguishing pennant to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", which was answered, and then flagship made numeral 282.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N20°E (per compass) till 4.28pm, then East (per compass) till 4.35pm, then various [courses] standing into anchorage off Cavite, Philippine Islands.
Came to anchor at 4.55pm in 3½ fathoms of water, 18 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: wreck of "Castilla" N24°W, wreck of "Cristina" S74°W, ship's head WSW.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Senior Squadron Commander and the Commanding Officer of the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
The following vessels are at anchor in harbor: United States flagship U.S.S. "New York"; U.S.S. "Brooklyn"; U.S.S. "Annapolis"; U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuc" in log-book]; U.S.S. "Celtic"; U.S.S. "Manila"; U.S.S. "Arethusa"; U.S.S. "Saturn"; U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Marivelles" in log-book]; U.S.S. "Caesar"; U.S.S. "Pompey" [U.S.S. "Pompei" in log-book]; U.S.S. "Basco"; and U.S.S. "Mindoro".
A visiting party from U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuc" in log-book] were aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
[Signals:] exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] at 4.00pm; U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] at 4.10pm interrogatory 131; at 4.15pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" affirmative.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
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12 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 289 pounds fresh beef.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SW and WSW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and exercised at general quarters, all divisions reported ready in 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commandant of the Naval Station.
Sent dinghy for sand.
Signals, as follows: at 10.00am sick 2, absentees 0; at noon coal on hand 117 [tons], expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, raining over land to Eastward.
Gentle breezes from SW and light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
H. Beadle, Chief Yeoman, was transferred to Naval Hospital, Cavite, Philippine Islands, and his accounts sent to U.S.S. "Manila".
At 1.15pm instructed divisions in seamanship, Marine Guard in great guns.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Brooklyn", U.S.S. "Celtic" and U.S.S. "Annapolis".
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Brooklyn" and U.S.S. "Frolic" called on the Commanding Officer.
At 12.55pm flagship made signal 735.
By order of the Navy Department J. Burns was reduced [in rating] from Painter to Ordinary Seaman.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters.
Exercised searchlights from 8.00pm to 8.30pm in obedience to signal from flagship.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
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13 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 511 pounds fresh beef; 200 pounds of ice; 120 pounds bread; 150 pounds vegetables.
At 6.10am 4 coal lighters came alongside.
Commenced coaling at 6.25am, amount taken on board during watch 30 tons.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, rain showers first hour.
Calm, light airs to breezes from WSW and WNW.
Barometer steady.
Coaling ship, took on board 91 tons coal during the watch.
The Commandant, United States Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, made official call upon Commanding Officer.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Guard ship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Took on board 89 tons of coal during the watch.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Finished coaling at 7.25pm, took on board altogether 230 tons.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to air from SW.
Barometer steady.
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14 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Raining first part, clearing later.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Field day.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 200 pounds ice; 120 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SW to West by South.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
At 8.55am U.S.S. "Manila" came off the ways and moored to buoy.
Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
[Signals:] at 10.00am sick 2, absentees 0; at 12.00pm coal on hand 337 [tons], expended 3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from West by South.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Manila" was towed to anchorage and anchored.
At 2.35pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" got under way and stood out to sea.
At 3.50pm sighted U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [U.S.S. "Isle de Luzon" in log-book] standing in.
The Commanding Officer called officially on U.S.S. "Manila" and U.S.S. "Frolic".
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Celtic" called on board, and left.
Received on board in Paymaster's Department: 20,000 Mexican dollars in silver coin, or ($9,460) nine thousand four hundred and sixty dollars in United States currency.
Frederick Peterson, Seaman, U.S. Navy, was discharged, his term of enlistment having expired, ordinary and not recommended for re-enlistment.
Signals as per Signal [Record] Book, [at] 12.55pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.25pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [U.S.S. "Isle de Luzon" in log-book] anchored.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Celtic" [at] 6.37pm.
U.S.S. "Brooklyn" stood in and anchored at 7.13pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from South.
Barometer steady.
Visiting party returned.
At 11.30pm received signal from flagship that [the in log-book] the President [William McKinley] died at 3.15am this morning, with instruction to carry out Article 181, United States Navy Regulations.
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15 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.48am hoisted colors and jack at half mast, and commenced firing salute of 1 gun every half hour on account of death of the President [William McKinley], in accordance with Article 181, United States Navy Regulations.
Executed morning orders.
Received the following stores in Supplies and Accounts Department: 537 pounds fresh beef; 200 pounds ice; 119 pounds bread; 148¾ pounds vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by publishing the Articles of War and general muster, and inspection of the ship by the Commanding Officer.
Church party aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" from 10.00am to 11.30am.
Firing 30 minute guns with the flagship.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: T. Jamieson, Private Marine, disrespect and refusing to obey order of the Sergeant, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, neglect of duty, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, enlistment expired at 9.00am.
[Signals:] flagship to fleet at 9.10am general 3724, 10, answer pennant 30; U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship at 10.00am general numeral 0, numeral 2; at noon numeral 333, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Visiting parties aboard U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
A visiting party from U.S.S. "Brooklyn" and U.S.S. "Manila" aboard from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
United States collier U.S.S. "Caesar" stood out to sea at 3.25pm.
A small gunboat stood in to anchorage off Cavite at 3.50pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
A visiting party from each U.S.S. "Manila" and U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" aboard [from] 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
A visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Brooklyn" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
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16 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with passing rain shower first hour.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer slightly variable.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by divisional drills.
At 10.00am made general signal: absentees 0; sick 3.
The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: Jessie Staten, Landsman, shirking, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water; Jessie Staten, Landsman, refusing to obey the orders of an acting petty officer, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water; J.A. Loerwald, Second-class Fireman, lying on berth deck with dirty clothes and bedding, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; S.A. Bolle [Bolles in log-book], Second-class Fireman, lying on berth deck with dirty clothes and bedding, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, lying on berth deck with dirty clothes and bedding, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty; J. Staten, Landsman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty.
R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, ordinary discharge, expiration of enlistment.
The findings, acquittal and approval of Summary Court Martial in case of R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, were read to him.
Painting ship.
By order of the Commanding Officer, J. Staten, Landsman, was placed in confinement, in accordance with above punishment.
Made coal signal at noon: on hand 329 tons; expended 4 tons.
Meridian to 4pm:
Generally fair, passing rain shower first half [of watch].
Light breezes to light airs from SW and South.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [U.S.S. "Isle de Luzon" in log-book].
At 2.55pm flagship made general signal 513.
At 1.20pm [sic] flagship made telegraphic signal to fleet: "All officers will immediately provide themselves with official mourning badges for sleeves, sword belts".
Painting ship.
Instructed Marines in boat drill.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West to South and calms.
Barometer rising.
Painting ship.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from South by West and SW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00pm flagship made signal: "Be prepared to move at daylight Thursday morning. Come to flagship tomorrow forenoon".
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17 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 7.30am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 386 pounds fresh mutton; 200 pounds ice; 118 pounds bread; 147½ pounds vegetables.
Liberty party returned on board, except: F. Sheffick, Coal Passer; W.E. Roberts, Second-class Fireman; R.W. Corley, Coal Passer; E.