USS Yorktown 1906-1907 Log Books

THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1906-1907
(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)

LOG BOOK – OCTOBER 1^st 1906 TO MAY 31^st 1907

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

Third Rate,

of 6 Guns,

Commanded By

Commander R.T. Mulligan, U.S. Navy,

Attached to Pacific Squadron,

Commencing October 1^st, 1906,

at 10.20am,

and ending Friday, May 31^st, 1907,

at midnight.

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List of Officers

Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Commander R.T. Mulligan, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from October 1^st, 1906, to May 31^st (midnight), 1907.

Name	Rank
R.T. Mulligan	Commander
G.R. Slocum	Lieutenant-Commander
J.S. Doddridge	Lieutenant
F.S. Whitten	Ensign
J.H. Blackburn	Ensign
R.A. Dawes	Ensign
I.C. Johnson Jr.	Ensign
Ernest Durr [Earnest Durr in log-book]	Midshipman
C.N. Fiske	Passed Assistant Surgeon
G.A. Helmicks	Passed Assistant Paymaster
I. Wilbur	Gunner
H.A. Stanley	Boatswain
F. Risser	Warrant Machinist
C.A. Halloway	Paymaster's Clerk
M.H. Philbrick	Assistant Paymaster
S.P. Vaughn	Paymaster's Clerk
J.S. Woods	Midshipman
R.L. Irvine	Midshipman
F.D. Pryor	Midshipman

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] J.S. Doddridge, Navigator.

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List of Officers

Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Commander R.T. Mulligan, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from October 1^st, 1906, to May 31^st (midnight), 1907.

Name	Rank	Time of Occurrence, and Particulars
I. Wilbur	Gunner	October 1, 1906, ordered home.
H.A. Stanley	Boatswain	October 1, 1906, ordered home.
F. Risser	Warrant Machinist	October 2, 1906, transferred to U.S.S. "Boston".
G.A. Helmicks	Assistant Paymaster	October 19, 1906, ordered home.
C.A. Halloway	Paymaster's Clerk	October 19, 1906, ordered home.
F.S. Whitten	Ensign	January 21, 1906, ordered to U.S.S. "Chicago".
R.A. Dawes	Ensign	March 14, 1907, ordered to U.S.S. "Vermont".

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] J.S. Doddridge, 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 commissioning, October 1^st, 1906.

Number Allowed	Rates	Number On Board
	Seaman Branch
1	Chief Master at Arms	1
1	Master at Arms, third class	1
1	Chief Boatswain's Mate	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, first class	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, second class	1
6	Coxswains	2
1	Chief Gunner's Mate	1
1	Gunner's Mates, first class	0
3	Gunner's Mates, third class	3
1	Chief Quartermaster (Navigating)	0
1	Quartermaster, first class	1
1	Quartermaster, second class	1
1	Quartermaster, third class	1
24	Seamen	27
40	Ordinary Seamen	35
86	Total	76

	Artificer Branch
1	Chief Electrician	1
1	Electrician, first class	1
1	Electrician, second class	2
2	Electrician, third class	1
1	Electrician, first class (Wireless)	0
1	Electrician, third class (Wireless)	0
1	Chief Carpenter's Mate	1
1	Carpenter's Mates, third class	1
1	Shipwrights	0
1	Shipfitters, second class	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Plumbers and Fitters	1
1	Sailmaker's Mates	1
1	Painters, second class	1
15	Total	12 [11 in log-book]

	Artificer Branch – Engine-Room Force
3	Chief Machinist's Mates	2
3	Machinist's Mates, first class	3
2	Machinist's Mates, second class	0
3	Water Tenders	3
1	Boiler Maker	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Coppersmiths	1
4	Oilers	3
8	Firemen, first class	8
8	Firemen, second class	8
15	Coal Passers	15
49	Total	45

	Special Branch
0	Chief Yeoman, Commanding Officer	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Equipment Department	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Paymaster's Department	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Executive Officer	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Engineer Department	0
1	Yeoman, second class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Executive Officer	1
1	Yeoman, second class, Commissary Store	1
1	Yeoman, third class, Navigator	0
1	Hospital Steward	1
1	Hospital Apprentices, first class	1
1	Buglers	0
10	Total	6

	Commissary Branch
1	Commissary Steward	0
1	Ship's Cooks, second class	0
1	Ship's Cooks, third class	1
1	Ship's Cooks, fourth class	1
1	Bakers, second class	0
5	Total	2

	Messmen Branch
1	Cabin Steward	1
1	Cabin Cook	1
1	Mess Attendant	1
1	Wardroom Steward	1
1	Wardroom Cook	1
5	Mess Attendants	5
1	Mess Attendants (Laundry)	1
11	Total	11

	Marine Guard
	No Marines

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] J.S. Doddridge, Navigator.

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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			In cabin	October 18	Observatory Mare Island, California	-0.2
Aneroid Barometer	France	94	Outside Navigator's office door	October 18	Observatory Mare Island, California	+0.17
Thermometer (Dry Bulb)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	7062	Poop
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	6928	Poop

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] J.S. Doddridge, Navigator.

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Armament

Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Main Battery

Guns					Remarks	Ship and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Length in Calibers	Mark and Modifications	Mark of Breech Mechanism		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
6	6-inch	30	III	IV	Mark XIX sights
4	3-pounder	V.M.S.A. [?]	VII	VII	[Row is crossed out]
4	1-pounder Hotchkiss				[Row is crossed out]

Secondary Battery

Guns			Remarks	Ship, Boat and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Mark and Modifications		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
4	3-pounder	VII
4	1-pounder	V
2	30 caliber	Colt Automatic

Small Arms

Number	Kind	Caliber	Type	Model	Remarks
102	Krag-Jørgensen	.30	Magazine
48	Revolver	.38	Colt

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] J.S. Doddridge, Navigator.

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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 24242 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Date	November 11, 1906	January 22, 1907	May 9, 1907
Place of Observation	San Francisco Bay	San Cristobal Bay	Amapala, Honduras
Latitude	38°00' N	27°15' N	13°20' N
Longitude	122°27' W	114°00' W	87°30' W
Observed Variation	15°45' E	13°05' E
Ship's Head by Compass	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation
North	1°08' E	0°20' E	0°00'
North by East
NNE	1°52' E	0°17' E	0°00'
NE by North
NE	1°37' E	0°22' E	0°15' W
NE by East
ENE	1°18' E	0°20' E	0°00'
East by North
East	0°31' E	0°25' E	0°00'
East by South
ESE	0°16' W	0°16' E	0°00'
SE by East
SE	0°28' W	0°08' E	0°15' E
SE by South
SSE	2°05' W	0°22' E	0°25' E
South by East
South	2°24' W	0°19' W	0°10' E
South by West
SSW	1°44' W	0°41' W	0°00'
SW by South
SW	1°18' W	0°52' W	0°20' W
SW by West
WSW	0°31' W	0°57' W	0°15' W
West by South
West	0°29' E	0°24' W	0°15' W
West by North
WNW	0°24' E	0°05' W	0°00'
NW by West
NW	0°28' E	0°25' E	0°15' E
NW by North
NNW	0°55' E	0°31' E	0°15' E
North by West

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] J.S. Doddridge, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1906

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1 October 1906

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

The officers and crew for this vessel were assembled on the quarterdeck and the Navy Yard band on the poop.

At 10.20am, by direction of Captain A. McCrackin, U.S. Navy, Captain of the Yard, and representing the Commandant of the Navy Yard, the colors and commission pennant were hoisted with proper ceremonies, and he turned the ship over to Commander R.T. Mulligan, U.S. Navy, who received the ship and published his orders from the Navy Department, directing him to assume command of this vessel.

The watch was then set.

10.20am to meridian:

Fair, with light airs from SW.

Crew engaged in receiving stores on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and calm.

Crew engaged in transferring ammunition from U.S.S. "Marblehead".

Ensign I.C. Johnson Jr., U.S. Navy, left the ship under orders from the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Squadron, dated September 26, 1906, and modified by Commander R.T. Mulligan, U.S. Navy, to report to Captain G.B. Harber, U.S. Navy, at Santa Barbara, California, on October 4^th, 1906, for duty in connection with the trial trip of U.S.S. "California".

Boatswain H.A. Stanley, U.S. Navy, was this day detached from this ship under orders number 3934-11 of the Navy Department, dated September 18^th, 1906.

Gunner T. Wilbur, U.S. Navy, was this day detached from this ship under orders number 3089-11 of the Navy Department, dated September 18^th, 1906.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from WSW.

G. Watanaba, Mess Attendant First-class, was this day received on board from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, with light airs from WSW.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 1^st, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] J.A. Elias, Chief Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
100 pounds	Ice	Weller and Gray	Credit
Received from Navy Contracts
100 pounds	Apples	Weller and Gray	Contractor
125 pounds	Beef, boiled	A. Rogers	Contractor
539 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contractor
103 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contractor
110 pounds	Mutton, boiled	A. Rogers	Contractor
50 pounds	Vegetables	A. Rogers	Contractor
10 pounds	Pork, cured	A. Rogers	Contractor
40 pounds	Bologna	A. Rogers	Contractor
36 pounds	Butter	T.V. Collins	Contractor
25 [pounds]	Cheese	T.V. Collins	Contractor
120 [pounds]	Bread	A.E. Rowland	Contractor

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] Robert A. Dawes, Ensign, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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2 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from WSW.

At 1.28am sent fire party to answer the fire alarm in the yard.

Party returned at 1.40am.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from WSW.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with calm to light airs from SW.

Striking stores on board.

Landing stores from U.S.S. "Marblehead".

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Mustered at quarters, no absentees.

F. Risser, Warrant Machinist, U.S. Navy, was this day detached in obedience to Department's order 3576-13, J.A.S.-W.D.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

Landing stores on shore from U.S.S. "Marblehead", receiving stores on board this vessel.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light airs from SW.

Transferred to U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: T. Omari, Mess Attendant First-class.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with calm to light breezes from SW.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 2^nd, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] J.A. Elias, Chief Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
30 pounds	Pink beans	Olsen and Company	Credit
1 bottle	Lemon extract	Olsen and Company	Credit
Received from Navy Contracts
50 pounds	Stew beef	A.E. Rowland	Contractor
100 pounds	Beefsteaks	A.E. Rowland	Contractor
125 pounds	Roast veal	A.E. Rowland	Contractor
265 pounds	Bread	A.E. Rowland	Contractor
3 gallons	Milk	D. and L. Mini	Contractor

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] Francis S. Whitten, Ensign, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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3 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Misty, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

4am to 8am:

Clear, with light airs from SW.

8am to meridian:

Fair, with light airs from West and WSW.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentee: J.J. Baines, Boiler Maker.

Landing stores from U.S.S. "Marblehead" and receiving stores on board this vessel.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [not included].

Turned in whaleboat belonging to U.S.S. "Marblehead".

Receiving stores on board in all departments.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from North.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperatures 71° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from NW.

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4 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from North.

4am to 8am:

Fair and calm.

Crew engaged in cleaning up U.S.S. "Marblehead".

8am to meridian:

Clear, with light airs to light breezes from North.

Striking stores on board this vessel.

Crew engaged in cleaning U.S.S. "Marblehead".

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light airs from North.

Mustered at quarters at 1.00 o'clock, absentees as per list [below].

Striking stores on board this vessel.

Crew engaged in cleaning U.S.S. "Marblehead".

United States torpedo boats U.S.S. "Fox" and U.S.S. "Davis" went alongside seawall.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with calm to light airs from North.

At 8.00 o'clock J. Murphy, Sailmaker's Mate, was discovered to be absent from the ship without permission.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 4, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
W.J. Morris	Ordinary Seaman	Paymaster's	October 4, 1906

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5 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

4am to 8am:

Clear, with calm to light airs from ESE.

Coaling ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Coaling ship.

The Yard Board inspected U.S.S. "Marblehead" at 10.30am and she was turned over to Captain A. McCrackin, U.S. Navy, the Captain of the Yard, and accepted by him.

Took on board 46 tons of coal during the watch, making a total of 66 tons received on board.

Absentees as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SE by East.

Coaling ship.

Received on board 31 tons for the watch, making a total of 97 tons.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

Three boilermakers and three helpers engaged on board in Steam Engineering Department.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South, followed by calm.

Finished coaling at 5.00 o'clock, having taken on a total of 105 tons during the day.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and calm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 5, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
W.J. Morris	Ordinary Seaman	Paymaster's	October 4, 1906
J.H. Murphy	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906

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6 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and calm.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Field day.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Clear and calm.

Crew engaged in cleaning ship.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments, see list [below], [and] rating as per list.

R. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement, ten days' double irons, for breaking arrest.

Mustered at quarters at 11.30 o'clock, absentees as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light airs from West to NW.

Sent liberty party on shore.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and calm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 6, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
W.J. Morris	Ordinary Seaman	Paymaster's	October 4, 1906
J.H. Murphy #	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906
W.H. Lang	Ship's Cook First-class	Paymaster's	October 6, 1906
B. Toenneman	First-class Fireman	5	October 6, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 6, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

R.E. Cripe, Seaman, disrespectful to Chief Boatswain's Mate, 10 days' restriction.

A.P. Stark, Yeoman Second-class, inattention to duty, one week's restriction.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 6, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

O.A. Odjard, Yeoman Second-class, given an acting appointment as Yeoman First-class from October 1, 1906.

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7 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy and calm.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 2.00 o'clock.

4am to 8am:

Misty and calm.

Connected boiler C at 7.55 o'clock.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

At 10.00 o'clock inspected at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Called all hands aft for general muster.

W.J. Morris, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 74 hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and calm.

Disconnected boiler A at 12.20pm.

[Inspected] magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and calm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 7, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
J.H. Murphy #	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906
W.H. Lang	Ship's Cook First-class	[Paymaster's]	October 6, 1906
B. Toenneman	First-class Fireman	5	October 6, 1906
W. Spencer	Seaman	1	October 7, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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8 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and calm.

4am to 8am:

Fair and calm.

B. Toenneman, First-class Fireman, returned on board 48 hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with calm to light airs from SW.

Striking stores on board.

R. Black, Blacksmith, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.

H.M. Stewart, Master-at-Arms First-class, reported on board, with bag and hammock, from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence".

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with calm to light airs from South.

At 1.00 o'clock mustered at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

Passed Assistant Surgeon C.N. Fiske, U.S. Navy, left the ship on five days' leave.

Striking stores on board.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: see list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with calm to light airs from SW.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 8, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
J.H. Murphy #	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906
W.H. Lang	Ship's Cook First-class	Paymaster's	October 6, 1906
W. Spencer	Seaman	1	October 7, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 8, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

B. Toenneman, First-class Fireman, over leave 48 hours, 2 months' restriction.

W.J. Morris, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 74 hours, 3 months' restriction.

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9 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light airs from West to SSW.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

Engaged in receiving stores aboard in all departments.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: 250 bars saltwater soap; and 399 cap ribbons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

At 1.00 o'clock U.S.S. "Marblehead" was taken out in the stream and moored to buoy number 5, and at 1.45pm this ship was moved up stream and moored to the coal dock.

At 2.30pm the torpedo boats U.S.S. "Fox" and U.S.S. "Davis" moved alongside this vessel on the port side.

C.W. Cornmell, Ordinary Seaman, was this day discharged from this ship and the Naval Service by reason of ineptitude and undesirability.

Engaged in receiving stores on board in all departments.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South and WSW.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, with light airs from SW.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 9, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
J.H. Murphy #	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906
W.H. Lang	Ship's Cook First-class	Paymaster's	October 6, 1906
W. Spencer	Seaman	1	October 7, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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10 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light airs from WSW.

8am to meridian:

Hazy, with light airs from West to SW.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am o'clock, absentees as per list [below].

Striking stores on board.

N.M. Kullander, Ship's Cook Third-class, was rated Ship's Cook Second-class, from October 1, 1906.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy, with light airs from SSW.

Striking stores on board.

Received on board: one cutter; one gig; one dinghy; and one punt.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and calm.

8pm to midnight:

Misty, with calm to light airs from SW.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 10, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
J.H. Murphy #	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906
W.H. Lang	Ship's Cook First-class	Paymaster's	October 6, 1906
W. Spencer	Seaman	1	October 7, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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11 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy, with light airs from South.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast, with light airs from South to West.

At 5.30 o'clock a capsized grain schooner floated past this ship and lodged on a bar further up stream.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

At 9.55am the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence" fired a salute of 7 guns.

At 11.00am the torpedo boats U.S.S. "Fox" and U.S.S. "Davis" cast off their moorings and went alongside the seawall.

Engaged in receiving stores on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, with light airs from SW.

At 2.30pm U.S.S. "Solace" came out of the dry dock and moored to a buoy.

At 3.15pm U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside, and at 3.30pm unmoored and shifted berth, mooring at entrance to dry dock at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West and NW.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department stores: 30 pounds butter; 22 pounds cheese; 120 pounds bread; 40 dozen eggs; 6 gallons milk; 100 pounds grapes.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 11, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
J.H. Murphy #	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906
W.H. Lang	Ship's Cook First-class	Paymaster's	October 6, 1906
W. Spencer	Seaman	1	October 7, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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12 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and calm.

4am to 8am:

Fair and calm.

8am to meridian:

Clear and calm.

Striking stores on board.

Landing 6-inch battery on deck.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department for general mess the following stores: 1 dozen cans clams; 33 pounds crackers; 110 pounds fish; 40 pounds bologna; 95 pounds mutton chips; 110 pounds pork; 75 pounds sauerkraut; 200 pounds bread.

U.S.S. "Charleston" came in and moored alongside seawall at 10.40am.

The Commanding Officer made an official call upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Charleston".

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and calm.

Mustered at quarters at 1.30 o'clock, absentees as per list [below].

Striking stores on board.

At 3.30pm got under way in tow of tug U.S.S. "Active" and shifted berth.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and calm.

Moored alongside seawall at 4.15 o'clock.

8pm to meridian:

Clear and calm.

W.H. Lang [J.G. Lang in log-book], Ship's Cook First-class, returned on board 158 hours over time.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 12, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.J. Baines	Boiler Maker	5	October 3, 1906
J.H. Murphy #	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906
W.H. Lang	Ship's Cook First-class	Paymaster's	October 6, 1906
W. Spencer	Seaman	1	October 7, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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13 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

4am to 8am:

Clear and calm.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Field day.

Receiving stores on board in Equipment Department.

About 9.30am a man fell overboard from U.S.S. "Charleston".

The body was recovered later by means of a grapnel.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Calm.

Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, returned on board.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 4.00 o'clock.

U.S.S. "Intrepid" left the dry dock and was moored in midstream.

U.S.S. "Bennington" was placed in dry dock.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° Fahrenheit [in compartment] D-2-M.

J.J. Baines, Boiler Maker, was this day declared deserter from this vessel and the Naval Service by order of Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from SW and South.

Passed Assistant Surgeon C.N. Fiske, U.S. Navy, returned on board from five days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from South.

Tide changed to ebb at 11.30pm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 13, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.H. Murphy #	Sailmaker's Mate	4	October 4, 1906
W. Spencer	Seaman	1	October 7, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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14 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from South and SW.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm.

Tide changed to flood at 4.30am.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Inspected at quarters at 10.00am, absentees as follows: J.R. Murphy, Sailmaker's Mate, absent without leave; W. Spencer, Seaman, and R.M. Hoag, Seaman, over leave.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 10.55 o'clock.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Half-masted colors from 1.15pm to 1.35pm, for funeral services on board U.S.S. "Charleston".

J.H. Murphy, Sailmaker's Mate, was this day declared a deserter from this vessel and the Naval Service by order of Commanding Officer.

Delivered specification for Summary Court Martial to F.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

R. Hoag, Seaman, returned from liberty 6½ hours over time.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 4.35pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, hazy first part [of watch].

Light airs from SW.

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15 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and misty.

Calm.

4am to 8am:

Fair, misty to hazy.

Calm.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 5.15am.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with calm to light airs from SW.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm o'clock, absentee as follows: W. Spencer, Seaman, over leave.

Assistant Paymaster M.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty in obedience with Department's letter dated September 17, 1906, L.R.K.-W.D. 5459-1.

Paymaster's Clerk S.P. Vaughn, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty in obedience to Department's letter, dated October 6, 1902, J.K.T.-226-J.A.S.-W.R.

Condemned in Paymaster's Department by medical survey: 25 pounds dried peaches; and 35 pounds mustard.

Received in Paymaster's Department stores for general mess, the following: 3 bunches celery; 50 pounds rice; 100 pounds roast veal; 90 pounds beefsteak; 584 pounds potatoes; 100 pounds onions; 100 pounds apples; 94 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Transferred to Naval Hospital ward J.E. Cox, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

F.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in double irons by order of Commanding Officer, for taking punt to leave ship without permission.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

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16 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast and misty.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentee: W. Spencer, Seaman, over leave.

At 10.45am shifted the ship from the coal dock to the dry dock.

By order of the Commanding Officer R.M. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department stores, the following: 75 pounds tomatoes; 80 pounds pork sausage; 125 pounds corned beef; 150 pounds cabbage; 120 pounds bread; 60 pounds butter.

Lost overboard from steam launch: one boat hook, no responsibility.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 1.10pm U.S.S. "Lawton" came to the yard and moored to the coal dock.

Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from WSW and West.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absent: W. Spencer, Seaman, over leave.

Served out clean bags and hammocks.

F.F. Schuchardt, Seaman, was this day discharged from this ship and the Naval Service by reason of expiration of enlistment.

G.J. Barba, Seaman, was this day honorably discharged from this ship and the Naval Service by reason of expiration of enlistment.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department stores from General Storekeeper: 200 pounds bacon; 250 pounds flour; 240 pounds cream; 530 pounds sugar; 12 quarts lemon extract; 10 quarts vanilla extract; 12 pounds allspice; 12 pounds cloves; 12 pounds cinnamon; 1½ pints Tabasco [tobasco in log-book] sauce; 24 quarts tomato catsup; 1 4-pound letter scale.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", October 16, 1906.

List of punishments awarded by the Commanding Officer:

R.M. Hoag, Seaman, over leave 6½ hours, 6½ hours' extra duty.

J.V. Le Brell, Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

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17 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from South and NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [not included].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 1.30pm to try the case of F.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman.

The Court adjourned at 2.30pm to await the action of the convening authority.

Moved the ship down abreast the moving crane preparatory to taking on board the main battery guns.

Took on board four of the 6-inch guns, and secured the ship.

Received the following named men from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with their bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: G.A. Dockstader, Yeoman Third-class; R.J. Brinley, Ship's Cook Fourth-class; C. Hoskins, Baker Second-class; J.W. Minion, Shipwright.

The following named men returned to U.S.S. "Independence": R.J. Rol, Yeoman Third-class; W.H. Lang, Ship's Cook First-class; and R.M. Thompson, Chief Yeoman.

By order of the Commanding Officer W. Spencer, Seaman, was declared a deserter from this vessel and the United States Naval Service, from October 7, 1906.

The tide changed to ebb at 12.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Tested searchlights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

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18 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 1.10am.

4am to 8am:

Clear, foggy about the horizon.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Singled lines and made preparations for moving ship.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Navy Yard workmen mounted numbers 1 and 2 6-inch guns.

R. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in double irons for ten days in accordance with punishment previously assigned.

F. Bush, Oiler, returned from liberty fifty minutes over time.

Sent firing party to range in charge of [Ensign] R.A. Dawes.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [not included].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Navy Yard workmen busy with placing sights for main battery.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 67° Fahrenheit.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.41pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 7.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and calm.

Barometer rising.

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19 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Fair to clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Received for general mess: 120 pounds fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NNE.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Rigged out and placed steam launch in commission.

Yard force engaged in painting ship.

Firing party from Powder Division at the target range, Lieutenant Doddridge in charge.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NNE.

Barometer falling.

Assistant Paymaster G.A. Helmicks, U.S. Navy, and Paymaster's Clerk C.A. Halloway, U.S. Navy, were this day detached and ordered home to settle accounts, under orders from Navy Department, dated respectively September 26, 1906, and October 8, 1906.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NNE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department for general mess: stores as per list [not included].

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NNE.

Barometer rising.

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20 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NNE.

Barometer falling.

U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" came in and moored to buoy at 12.40am.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Gentle to moderate breezes from North and NNE.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 8.45am.

The following stores were surveyed and condemned: 50 pounds macaroni.

Sent liberty ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Moderate to fresh breezes from North and NNE.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs to fresh breezes from North and NNE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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21 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW, NW and North.

Barometer falling slightly.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from North by East to North.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 10.00am, no absentees.

Mustered all hands aft and read Special Order number 25 and General Orders numbers 25 and 26.

Read Articles for the Government of the United States Navy, and proceedings and finding of Summary Court Martial in the case of F.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, sentence: to be discharged from the Service with a bad conduct discharge.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.10am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NNE to NW.

Barometer falling.

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 2.50pm.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.35pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy to clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

The United States auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" stood in and came to anchor off U.S.S. "Independence" at 4.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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22 October 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and calm.

Barometer rising.

At 6.45am Ensign J.H. Blackburn and Ensign I.C. Johnson Jr., U.S. Navy, and Midshipman E. Durr left the ship on duty in connection with trial trip of U.S.S. "California".

8am to meridian:

Fair and calm.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Crew engaged in fitting hatch covers, tarpaulins, et cetera.

At 10.30am a board, of which Lieutenant S.L. Graham, U.S. Navy, retired, was senior member, met on board to consider some means of griping in the lifeboats.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW and SSW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.18pm U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" came to the yard and moored to freight dock.

At 3.00pm Rear Admiral Swinburne, U.S. Navy, was received on board with all due honors, and at 3.10pm left the ship.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 3.17pm and left the yard.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 67° Fahrenheit.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: $6500 in gold; and $500 in silver.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSW and SW.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department for general mess: stores as per list [not included].

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Ensigns J.H. Blackburn and I.C. Johnson Jr., U.S. Navy, and Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, returned on board from duty in connection with trial trip of U.S.S. "California".

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23 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The torpedo boats U.S.S. "Fox" and U.S.S. "Davis" got under way and went down to the torpedo wharf.

The tide changed to flood at 11.50am.

Received stores for the Paymaster's Department as follows: (see slip [not included]).

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" came up and secured to coal wharf.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 1.15pm.

E.M. Hall, Chief Yeoman, received on board from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", to act as Commissary Steward for this ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Transferred H.N. Stewart, Master-at-Arms First-class, to the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 69° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] D-2-M.

Connected up boiler B at 7.30pm.

Tide changed to ebb at 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

Disconnected boiler C at 9.30pm.

The tide changed to flood at 11.20pm.

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24 October 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Overhauled both anchor chains and lockers.

Sent firing party to the range in charge of Ensign I.C. Johnson Jr.

Tried all awnings and found same to be unsatisfactory.

Painted main battery black.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

A.W. Shepherd, Coal Passer, was honorably discharged from the Naval Service by reason of the expiration of his term of enlistment.

Sent firing party to range in charge of [Ensign] I.C. Johnson Jr.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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25 October 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 1.45am.

4am to 8am:

Fair and misty.

Calms.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Firing party from Powder Division, Lieutenant Doddridge in charge, went on range at 8.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, cool and pleasant.

Calm.

Sent working party of 25 men to the magazine at 1.00pm, to load ammunition in lighter for this vessel.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, cool and calm.

Working party returned from the Naval Magazine.

Transferred to the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, F.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, to await action of the Department upon the sentence of bad conduct discharge by a Summary Court Martial.

Received from U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence" Michael Vogel, Ordinary Seaman, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, cool and pleasant.

Calm.

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26 October 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant.

Calm.

4am to 8am:

Clear and cool.

Calm.

Ensigns J.H. Blackburn, I.C. Johnson Jr., and Midshipman E. Durr left the ship at 6.30am, to attend the endurance trial of U.S.S. "California".

Sent a working party of twenty-five men to the Station Magazine, to load ammunition in lighter for this vessel.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NE and calms.

Received stores for general mess as per appended list [not included].

Working party returned at noon from the magazines.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and calm.

Sent working party to magazine at 1.00pm.

Working party returned at 3.00pm, having finished loading ammunition lighter.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and calm.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as per list [below].

Sent liberty party ashore.

Ensigns J.H. Blackburn, I.C. Johnson Jr. and Midshipman E. Durr returned from duty on U.S.S. "California".

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 26, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C.L. Woodard	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 26, 1906
S. Hoak	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 26, 1906
P. Brownlee	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 26, 1906
W.J. O'Brien	Oiler	5	October 26, 1906
C. Nicholson [Nicholsson in log-book]	Ordinary Seaman	2	October 26, 1906

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27 October 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slightly.

8am to meridian:

Fair and calm.

Barometer steady.

Ammunition lighter came alongside at 9.05am and commenced taking ammunition on board.

P. Lyness, First-class Fireman, T.J. Brennan, Oiler, F.T. Matthews, Seaman, and D. Powell, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 55 minutes over time.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum left the ship on leave for two days.

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Paul Jones" left buoy number 1 at 11.10am and went alongside the U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Perry".

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and moored to buoy number 1 at 11.45am.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 10.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from ESE to calm.

Barometer unsteady.

Finished taking ammunition on board (see list [not included]).

Received for general mess: stores as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer unsteady.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy to clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 27^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
50 pounds	Ice	Wilber & Grey	Credit
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Ham	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Veal ribs	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
30 pounds	Compressed corned beef	A. Rogers	Contract
300 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Fruit (oranges)	Wilber & Grey	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	[J.] Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
20 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
200 pounds	Bread	R.E. Rowland	Contract

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] Ernest Durr, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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28 October 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy to clear.

Calm to light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and calm.

Barometer falling.

At 10.00am mustered at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

By order of Commanding Officer R. McFadden [R.M. Fadden in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, was released, his term of confinement having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-9-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The following named men returned on board 58 hours over leave: P. Brownlee, Ordinary Seaman; S. Hoak, Ordinary Seaman; C.S. Woodard [Woodward in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; and C. Nicholson, Ordinary Seaman.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 28, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
P. Brownlee	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 26, 1906
S. Hoak	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 26, 1906
C. Nicholson	Ordinary Seaman	2	October 26, 1906
W.J. O'Brien	Oiler	5	October 26, 1906
C.A. Coleman	First-class Fireman	5	October 26, 1906
A.W. Hone	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 28, 1906
R.O. Murdock	Coal Passer	5	October 28, 1906
R. Snyder	Coal Passer	5	October 28, 1906
R.G. Kenney	Ordinary Steam	1	October 28, 1906
D.J. Grant #	Coal Passer	5	October 28, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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29 October 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Unmoored ship and shifted berth to coal dock in tow of Navy Yard tug, and the Captain on the bridge.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" unmoored and secured alongside U.S.S. "Lawton".

Tide changed to ebb at 11.45am.

A. Gordon, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, was this day given an acting appointment as Boatswain's Mate Second-class, to date from October 27, 1906.

Received hydrographic outfit.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tested starboard engine.

Took on stores for the Paymaster's Department from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

H.C. Martin, Second-class Fireman [Coal Passer in log-book], returned on board 6¾ hours over leave from liberty.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as per list appended [below].

Tide changed to flood at 5.50pm.

Sent fire party in yard to answer fire call, Midshipman Durr, U.S. Navy, in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs and light breezes from North and NW.

Barometer rising.

L. Harlan, Chief Master-at-Arms, returned on board 13 hours over time.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 29, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
W.J. O'Brien	Oiler	5	October 26, 1906
C.A. Coleman	First-class Fireman	5	October 26, 1906
A.W. Hone	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 27, 1906
R. Snyder	Coal Passer	5	October 27, 1906
R.G. Kenney	Ordinary Steam	1	October 27, 1906
D.J. Grant #	Coal Passer	5	October 28, 1906
L. Harlan	Chief Master-at-Arms	4	October 29, 1906
R.C. Martin	Second-class Fireman	5	October 29, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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30 October 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

W.J. O'Brien, Oiler, and L. Brown, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty, 96 and 1½ hours over time respectively.

Sent firing party to small arms range in charge of Ensign R.A. Dawes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Exercised all divisions at fire quarters.

R.G. Kenney, Ordinary Seaman, R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman, and C.A. Coleman, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 54 hours, 51 hours and 75 hours over time respectively.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 30, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C.A. Coleman	First-class Fireman	5	October 26, 1906
A.W. Hone	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 27, 1906
R. Snyder	Coal Passer	5	October 27, 1906
R.G. Kenney	Ordinary Steam	1	October 27, 1906
D.J. Grant #	Coal Passer	5	October 28, 1906
L. Brown	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 30, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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31 October 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.15am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy to cloudy, light drizzle second part.

Light airs from SSW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 100 pounds of bread.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 6.45am.

8am to meridian:

Fair and calm.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

Bent and fitted all fore and aft sail.

At 10.15am began dock trial of main engines.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and calm.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

At 1.40pm U.S.S. "Princeton" came up to the yard and moored to buoy number 3.

At 2.30pm finished dock trial and secured main engines.

Allowed fires to die out under boiler D at 2.42pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and calm.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 69° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: [stores] as per list [not included].

Made preparations for coaling ship.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 31, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
A.W. Hone	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 28, 1906
D.J. Grant #	Coal Passer	5	October 28, 1906

# Left ship without permission.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 31, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

P. Brownlee, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 58 hours, 3 months' restriction.

S. Hoak, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 58 hours, 3 months' restriction.

C. Nicholson, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 58 hours, 3 months' restriction.

C.L. Woodard, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 58 hours, 3 months' restriction.

F.T. Matthews, Seaman, over leave 58 minutes, 2 weeks' restriction.

H.C. Martin, Second-class Fireman, over leave 6¾ hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

L. Harlan, Chief Master-at-Arms, over leave 13 hours, 1 month's restriction.

W.J. O'Brien, Oiler, over leave 96 hours, 3 months' restriction.

R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman, over leave 51 hours, 3 months' restriction.

C.A. Coleman, First-class Fireman, over leave 75 hours, 3 months' restriction.

R.G. Kenney, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 54 hours, 3 months' restriction.

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1906

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1 November 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

Finished preparations for coaling ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Moved the ship down the dock abreast coal shed number 8 and secured.

Began coaling at 9.00am.

Ship's draught at noon 12 feet forward and 14 feet aft.

Took on 84 tons of coal up to noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13[-M].

Tested flood cocks and found conditions efficient.

Coaling ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

W. Grace, Seaman, left the ship on ten days' leave of absence.

The following named man was received from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: C.R. Jenness, Seaman.

In accordance with orders of the Commander-in-Chief Midshipman J.S. Wood, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to overcast.

Calm to light airs from NW and SW.

Barometer steady.

2 November 1906

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Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

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3 November 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, drizzling first part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, drizzling second part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for general mess: 250 pounds of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

At 8.45am A.W. Hone, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 167 hours over time.

Received in the Equipment Navigation Department from the General Storekeeper, Mare Island: fifty gallons of dynamo engine oil.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Sold at auction the effects of L. Harlan, Chief Master-at-Arms, and D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, who were declared deserters from November 1 and October 28, 1906, [respectively].

At 2.15pm the tide changed from flood to ebb.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling second part of watch.

Light airs from SSE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 77° Fahrenheit [in compartment] A-13-M.

At 7.55pm D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, returned aboard, having been absent without leave from October 28 [26 in log-book], 1906, and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed in single irons for safe keeping to await trial by Summary Court Martial.

Received provisions for the general mess as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

At 8.45pm the tide changed from ebb to flood.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 3^rd, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
2 bottles	Curry powder	Wilber & Grey	Credit
15 pounds	Preserved fruit	Wilber & Grey	Contract
100 pounds	Fruit (oranges)	Wilber & Grey	Contract
250 pounds	Bread	R.E. Rowland	Contract
110 pounds	Roast veal	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Tomatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
500 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Sauerkraut	A. Rogers	Contract
25 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
25 pounds	Cheese	[J.] Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] J.S. Woods, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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4 November 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and misty, to overcast and cloudy, lightning with rain and squally weather last part of watch.

Light breeze to light airs, to light breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling first part [of watch], then rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, rainy weather.

Light airs from SSE to calm, to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 10.00am inspected at quarters.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Called all hands aft and held general muster, one absentee: M. Vogel [Vogal in log-book], Ordinary Seaman.

Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

R. Crippen, Seaman, was this day honorably discharged from this ship and the United States Naval Service by reason of expiration of enlistment.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-12-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, November 4, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

A.W. Hone, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 167 hours, solitary confinement on bread and water for five days.

W. Cook, Ordinary Seaman, shirking while coaling ship, 2 months' restriction.

W.J. Morris, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

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5 November 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW, followed by calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

C. Konig, Master-at-Arms Third-class, was this day honorably discharged from the Naval Service by reason of the expiration of his term of enlistment.

R.C.A. Opperman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, was this day given an acting appointment as Gunner's Mate Third-class, to date from November 1^st, 1906.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.30am.

Sent firing party to range, Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, in charge.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 1.00pm, absentee as per list appended [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Tide changed to ebb at 2.45pm.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 10.30pm.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

November 5, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
H. Adams	Ordinary Seaman	5	November 5, 1906

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6 November 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed to ebb at 4.45am.

8am to meridian:

Fair and calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, H. Adams, Coppersmith, absent.

Delivered specifications for Summary Court Martial to D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, at 11.13am.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 10.35am.

Tarred down all of the standing rigging.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Preble" moored alongside the seawall at 12.45pm.

Ammunition lighter came alongside at 2.00pm and crew commenced to take ammunition on board: 165 6-inch blind [shells]; 460 3-pounder blind [shells]; 360 1-pounder blind [shells].

Received stores on board as per list [below].

Returned to magazine: 325 cork wads; 4000 blanks, .30 caliber; 4000 balls, .45 caliber; 400 rounds 3-pounder, steel.

C. Konig, Seaman, enlisted this day to serve four years from this date.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and served out clean bags and hammocks.

H. Adams, Coppersmith, absent.

U.S.S. "Preble" left the seawall at 4.50pm and moored to buoy.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 6^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
60 pounds	Butter	[J.] Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Beef liver	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	[Obscured] beef	A. Rogers	Contract
125 pounds	B[read]	R.E. Rowland	Contract

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7 November 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 125 pounds fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy to clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising first part [of watch], then falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: H. Adams, Coppersmith, and A.P. Stark, Yeoman Second-class.

At 10.00am A.P. Stark, Yeoman Second-class, returned from liberty, 2 hours over time, and at 11.15am H. Adams, Coppersmith, returned from liberty, 49½ hours over time.

Jus Deep, Cabin Cook, was transferred from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence" to this ship, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

At 10.40am the tide changed from ebb to flood.

At 11.00am U.S.S. "Preble" left the buoy and went alongside the seawall.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Received in the Equipment Navigation Department of this ship from the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: one spare armature; two electric flat irons.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: A.P. Stark, Yeoman Second-class, two hours over time returning from liberty, two weeks' restriction.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 77° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

At 3.30pm U.S.S. "Preble" left the seawall and moored to buoy.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Turned in scrubbed bags and hammocks.

Received provisions for general mess as per list [below].

At 6.30pm transferred A.P. Stark, Yeoman Second-class, and P.A. Mowbray, Seaman, from this ship to the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.

At 4.40pm the tide changed from flood to ebb.

At 7.00pm C. Konig, Master-at-Arms Third-class, left the ship on 48 hours' furlough.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 7^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
20 pounds	Corn meal	Wilber & Grey	Credit
1 pound	Ground ginger	Wilber & Grey	Credit
24 tins	Canned clams	Wilber & Grey	Credit
25 pounds	Soda	Wilber & Grey	Credit
Received from Navy Contractors
40 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Veal ribs	A. Rogers	Contract
30 pounds	Bologna sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Mixed vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
460 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
40 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini [Minni in log-book]	Contract
75 pounds	Fruit (apples)	Wilber & Grey	Contract
125 pounds	Bread	R.E. Rowland	Contract

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8 November 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

At 12.30am the tide changed from ebb to flood.

4am to 8am:

Fair, misty second part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At 7.45am the tide changed from flood to ebb.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters.

At 10.30am a Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge was senior member, met, and at 10.40am adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.

Received aboard in Equipment Navigation Department: 24 lamps, 5/123 [?], clear; and 1 lamp, Navigator's, with wire.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as per list [below].

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 79° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-15-M.

At 12.55pm U.S.S. "Boston" came in and fired a salute of thirteen guns, which was answered by the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence" with a salute of seven guns.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", November 8, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

H. Adams, Coppersmith, over leave 49½ hours, 3 months' restriction.

H.M. Tibbits, Seaman, not scrubbing bag, 8 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 8^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
25 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Frankfurters	A. Rogers	Contract
125 pounds	Smoked hams	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Smokes tongues	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Sauerkraut	A. Rogers	Contract
110 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
920 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
175 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Oranges	Wilber & Grey	Contract
150 pounds	Apples	Wilber & Grey	Contract
400 pounds	Bread	R.E. Rowland	Contract
160 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract

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9 November 1906

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm, light airs from SE and SE by East.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D at 9.00am.

By order of the Commanding Officer A.W. Hone, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.

Tide changed to ebb at 8.40am.

U.S.S. "Marblehead" was towed in and moored alongside the seawall.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" shifted her berth and went alongside lighter in the stream.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" resumed berth alongside U.S.S. "Lawton".

The tug U.S.S. "Fortune", with the submarines U.S.S. "Pike" and U.S.S. "Grampus" in tow, stood up the straits and moored alongside U.S.S. "Marblehead".

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

The tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside at 4.25pm and towed the ship clear of the dock.

Stood out from the Navy Yard, the Captain at the conn.

Fired a salute of eleven guns, which was answered by seven guns from U.S.S. "Independence".

Anchored at 6.20pm in thirteen fathoms of water, with thirty fathoms of chain on starboard chain.

Ship's draught forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 77° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-13-M.

Anchored with The Brothers [Brothers Island in log-book] light bearing SE (magnetic), distant 1 mile.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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10 November 1906

At anchor in San Pablo Bay, and under way off Red Rock, swinging ship

Lat 37.90, Long -122.45 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW and NNW.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 7.25am, the Captain at the conn.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Commenced swinging ship [for compass deviation] with all correctors removed.

Finished at 9.40am, and came to anchor at 9.40am in seven and one half fathoms of water, twenty fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from NNE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 1.15pm and commenced to compensate steering compass.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 77° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued compensating steering compass.

At 5.03pm came to anchor in 7¼ fathoms water, twenty fathoms chain, port anchor.

Anchorage bearing: Red Rock N½E, Bluff Point SE, ship's head (per steerage compass) SE by East.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] A and D boilers at 5.10pm and then secured main engines.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

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11 November 1906

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.90, Long -122.45 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, misty second part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, misty to hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 7.00am.

Draught forward 14 feet 4 inches, draught aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Engaged in compensating compasses.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steering various courses, remaining near Red Rock.

Finished compensating compasses and then swung ship for deviation.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

At 9.55am anchored near Red Rock with port anchor in 6¾ fathoms of water and 15 fathoms of chain.

Ship's draught forward 14 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Average steam 127 [pounds].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

At 1.05pm got under way.

Steered various courses, Captain conning.

Sighted the United States flagship U.S.S. "Chicago" at 1.30pm anchored off San Francisco.

At 2.15pm anchored with starboard anchor in 13¾ fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain, and obtained the following bearings, per standard compass: ferry tower West, buoy of Spear Street S39°E, ship's head SW by South.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Average steam 132 [pounds].

Ship's draught forward 14 feet, aft 16 feet 1 inch.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

W. Grace, Seaman, returned aboard from ten days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

At 8.10pm an explosion occurred by the dock and a fire started.

Sent First Division ashore in whaleboat and steamer as fire party, with Ensign R.A. Dawes, U.S. Navy, in charge.

Fire party returned at 8.40pm.

Swung to ebb tide at 8.20pm.

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12 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and cool.

Light airs from West and NW.

Ensign I.C. Johnson Jr., and Midshipmen E. Durr and J.S. Woods left the ship on duty in connection with the trial of U.S.S. "California".

Made routine tests of siren and whistle at 7.30am.

Time and uniform signals as per Signal Record Book were made by flagship.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

At 8.00am fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by the United States flagship U.S.S. "Chicago" with 7 guns.

At 8.50am U.S.S. "California" stood out for her trial trip.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

At 10.30am the Captain left the ship to call upon the Commander-in-Chief, returning at 11.40am.

High tide at 8.25am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West by North.

Barometer steady.

At 1.00pm Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

At 1.30pm U.S.S. "Boston" came in from Mare Island and anchored.

At 2.10pm U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" went alongside Wells Fargo and Company dock.

At 2.05pm Commander-in-Chief and staff were received on board with all honors due them, and upon their departure at 2.45pm a salute of 13 guns was fired.

At 2.35pm U.S.S. "Preble" left the dock and anchored on our starboard quarter.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

Low tide at 3.45pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West by North.

Barometer rising.

At 4.30pm the Captain left the ship to call upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Boston", returning on board at 5.20pm.

U.S.S. "California", accompanied by U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Paul Jones", came in at 4.50pm, having finished the trial trip of the former.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

At 5.35pm U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way and left for Mare Island.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

High tide at 9.15pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", November 12, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: E.O. Coffey, Quartermaster Second-class, leaving station at wheel, at all hands before pipe down, one month's restriction.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 12^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
25 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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13 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Barometer steady.

Low tide at 3.55am.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, foggy to hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

At 8.30am Ensign I.C. Johnson [Jr.], U.S. Navy, and Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, left the ship, and reported at the Union Iron Works for duty in connection with U.S.S. "California's" trial.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

By order of the Commanding Officer T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, was placed in confinement in single irons, for being under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, he not having been on liberty.

At 11.00am the Commanding Officer reported on board the flagship in obedience to signal, and returned at 11.50am.

Swung to ebb tide at 8.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair, hazy.

[Calm.]

Barometer steady.

H.M. Tibbits [Tibbitts in log-book], Seaman, jumped ship at 12.45pm in a shore boat.

A reward was offered for his return, and he was brought on board by a police officer of San Francisco at 3.30pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Punishments were awarded by the Captain as per list appended [below].

By order of the Captain H.M. Tibbits [Tibbitts in log-book], Seaman, was placed in single irons to await action by Summary Court Martial.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Accidentally broke the glass of the port side light in steam launch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Tide changed to ebb at 9.30am.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", November 13, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

J.R. Enos, Ordinary Seaman, taking another quartermaster's watch without authority, 2 weeks' restriction; neglect of duty (not reporting to the officer of the deck an attempt to break into alcohol barrels), 2 months and 2 weeks' restriction.

L. Brown, Ordinary Seaman, loitering under the forecastle while on orderly watch, 1 month's restriction.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 13^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
225 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Beef liver	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Mixed vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
200 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
54 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] I.C. Johnson Jr., Ensign, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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14 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Tide changed to flood at 4.30am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Tested all main battery sights and bore sights.

Picked up starboard anchor and dropped port anchor, veering to 45 fathoms.

The Commanding Officer left the ship to call on U.S.S. "Chicago" and U.S.S. "Boston", and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Chicago" returned the call of the wardroom officers of this vessel.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 10.30am, the stern swinging away from the city.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair, hazy second part.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and came to anchor astern of U.S.S. "Preble" at 2.10pm.

Issued clothing and small stores.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

At 5.00pm the tide changed from ebb to flood, the stern swinging away from the city.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Hazy weather.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 14^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
78 pounds	Veal ribs	A. Rogers	Contract
110 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
560 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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15 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant first part, foggy latter part.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Foggy.

Light breeze from SW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, misty, rain latter part [of watch].

Light airs from SW and South by West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Surgeon Clement Biddle, U.S. Navy, reported on board, in obedience to an order of the Commander-in-Chief, and inspected the Medical Department of the ship.

Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster W.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, reported on board U.S.S. "Boston", on a survey.

Specifications were delivered to F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, and H.M. Tibbits [Tibbitts in log-book], Seaman, at 10.00am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

In obedience to orders of the Commander-in-Chief, Midshipmen E. Durr and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, reported on board U.S.S. "Chicago" for examination.

Tide changed to ebb at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Tested the flood cocks and found them in efficient condition.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 78° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Received stores in the general mess as per list [below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to overcast.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Tide changed to flood at 5.50pm.

C.O. Davies, Chief Yeoman, left the ship on seven days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 11.55pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 15^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
35 pounds	Bologna sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract

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16 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 12.10am.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Following of [sic] the flagship, aired bedding.

Tide changed to flood at 6.00am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

At 8.30am Midshipmen E. Durr and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, left the ship to take examination for promotion.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

At 9.50am the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, left the ship under orders from the Commander-in-Chief to report on board U.S.S. "Boston", for duty on a General Court Martial, which convened at 10.02am.

They returned on board at 11.45am.

High tide at 10.55am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West by South.

Barometer falling.

At 12.50pm the same officers left the ship to attend the General Court Martial, which reconvened at 1.00pm.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

At 1.30pm Midshipmen E. Durr and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, returned on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from West by South.

Barometer rising.

The officers on duty with the General Court Martial returned on board at 4.30pm.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 77° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Low tide at 6.40pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Gentle to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 16^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
25 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Frankfurters	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Sauerkraut	A. Rogers	Contract

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17 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

High tide at 12.55am.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs and breezes from NW and West.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

The Captain, Lieutenant-Commander Slocum, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, left the ship and went aboard U.S.S. "Boston" for Court Martial Duty.

At 10.00am U.S.S. "Boston" hoisted the jack at the yardarm and fired one gun.

At 11.45am the tide changed to ebb, the ship swinging away from the city.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Moderate breezes from West by South.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Preble" dragged her anchor, down almost to Folsom Street, and got under way at 3.00pm to resume former berth.

The General Court Martial on U.S.S. "Boston" adjourned at 3.25pm.

At 3.50pm U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Moderate breezes from West by South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Gentle to moderate breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 17^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
250 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
110 pounds	Roast pork	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
125 pounds	Hams	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
54 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
25 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
2 bottles	Curry powder	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract

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18 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Moderate breezes from NW by North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NW by North.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Moderate breezes from NW by North.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Called all hands aft and published Articles for the Government of the United States Navy, and Special Order number 26 and General Orders numbers 27, 28, 29, 30.

Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

At 10.25am the U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Paul Jones" came up from Union Iron Works and anchored in her former berth.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes from NW to North.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Moderate breezes from NNW and North.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant F.N. Freeman, U.S. Navy, reported his return, under orders from the Commander-in-Chief, from Vallejo, to the Commanding Officer, the Senior Officer present.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle to moderate breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Low tide at 8.20pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, November 18, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

J. Yates, Seaman, turning in without being relieved, while on anchor watch, 2 weeks' restriction.

L. Brown, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

E.C. Rankin, Gunner's Mate Third-class, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.F. Eckardt, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

C.A. Coleman, First-class Fireman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

R.R. Bergman, Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

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19 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Fresh to moderate breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising first part [of watch], then falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Fresh to moderate breezes from NNW and North.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Light airs to light breezes from East and NE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Had Morris tube drill.

The Captain, Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, left the ship and went on board U.S.S. "Boston" for Court Martial duty.

U.S.S. "Boston" broke the jack at the yardarm and fired one gun.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light breezes from South and SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Had signal drill.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Tide changed to ebb at 1.35pm, stern swinging from city.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light breezes from South and SW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 19^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
75 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
115 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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20 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, misty, with light rain latter part.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with light rain.

Light airs from East and SE.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am Midshipmen E. Durr and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, left the ship to attend the examination in progress on the flagship.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters.

The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 9.50am to attend the General Court Martial on [board] U.S.S. "Boston".

Paymaster's Inspector T.H. Hicks, U.S. Navy, reported on board under orders from the Commander-in-Chief and made the usual inspection of the ship's Paymaster's Department.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00pm connected up boiler D and allowed fires to die out under boiler A.

At 2.40pm the officers attending the General Court Martial returned on board.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Condemned by Passed Assistant Surgeon C.N. Fiske, U.S. Navy, and thrown overboard: twenty-four pounds canned corn beef.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Midshipmen E. Durr and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, returned on board at 5.25pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 20^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Beef liver	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
115 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
[1]10 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
54 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract

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21 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters [at 9.30am], no absentees.

The Captain, Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, left the ship and went on board U.S.S. "Boston" for Court Martial duty.

U.S.S. "Boston" broke the jack at the yardarm and fired one gun.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, and turned in clean hammocks.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from NNW and NW.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 21^st, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Veal ribs	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Mixed vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract

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22 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NW by North and NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Strong breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

At 8.30am Midshipmen E. Durr, U.S. Navy, and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, left the ship to attend the examination on the flagship.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

At 10.00am a Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge was senior member, met, and at 11.00am it adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 10.45am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Fresh to strong breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

At 2.30pm connected up boiler C.

Midshipmen E. Durr, U.S. Navy, and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, returned on board at 2.45pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Made weekly test of flood cocks and found the same in good condition.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Fresh to strong breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Fresh to strong breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 22^nd, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread [crossed out]	A. Rogers	Contract
115 pounds	Potatoes [crossed out]	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
35 pounds	Bologna sausage	A. Rogers	Contract

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23 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle to moderate breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Gentle to moderate breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light and gentle breezes from North and NNE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

A Board of Survey, of which Ensign H. Hannigan, U.S. Navy, was senior member, reported on board to survey condemned articles in the Ordnance Department.

Had Morris tube and gun drill.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Midshipmen E. Durr, U.S. Navy, and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, reported on board the flagship in connection with their examination for promotion.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy, hazy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE and SW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 1.40pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 78° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Received the following stores in the Ordnance Department from the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: 6 drill shells.

Boiler C dead and disconnected at 3.25pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Midshipmen E. Durr, U.S. Navy, and J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, returned on board having completed their examinations for promotion to Ensign.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 23^rd, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
160 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
25 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Frankfurters	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Sauerkraut	A. Rogers	Contract
230 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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24 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed to flood at 1.50am.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Tide changed to ebb at 6.30am.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

Tested all hand pumps and found them in good condition.

Payday.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from East to WSW.

Barometer steady.

J. Griffin, Electrician First-class, returned from three days' leave.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Swung to flood tide, stern towards city, at 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from WSW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Swung to ebb tide, stern towards city, at 7.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 24^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
250 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
10 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
460 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
110 pounds	Pork loin	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
125 pounds	Hams	A. Rogers	Contract
54 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract

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25 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast and misty.

Light airs from East to SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide, stern toward city, at 7.40am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer rising first half of watch, then falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: E.F. Ackerman, Ordinary Seaman, T.A. Banigan, Ordinary Seaman, J.W. Minion, Shipwright, and C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

At 10.15am the Captain left the ship and made an official visit on the Commanding Officer of the United States Training Ship U.S.S. "Pensacola", returning at 11.30am.

E.F. Ackerman, Ordinary Seaman, and T.A. Banigan [Bannigan in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 2¾ hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from NW to calm, to light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

W.A. Morgan, Chief Machinist's Mate, was this day honorably discharged from the United States Naval Service, his term of enlistment having expired.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from West to gentle to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 10.30pm U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" dragged anchor and got under way.

U.S.S. "Preble" anchored at 10.50pm.

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26 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.80, Long -122.39

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Fresh breezes from the NW to fresh to strong breezes from the NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Fresh to strong to fresh breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Ship began to drag her anchor at 6.04am.

At 6.10am dropped starboard anchor and veered to 30 fathoms on starboard chain and 75 fathoms [75° Fahrenheit in log-book] on port chain, when ship stopped dragging.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 6.10am.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 6.25am and steamed down toward the Union Iron Works.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Fresh breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

At 8.56am got up anchor and shifted berth, anchoring at 9.30am, using 45 fathoms of chain on the starboard [anchor].

Bearing of anchorage: Goat Island light N48°E, Santa Fe dock S9°W, Alcatraz N60°W, all bearings per standard compass.

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, returned on board 24 hours over time.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Fresh to gentle breezes from North and NW.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

At 4.10pm U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" came up from Union Iron Works and anchored astern of this vessel.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as follows: C.J. Casserie [Cassarie in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, and J.W. Minion, Shipwright.

Disconnected boiler C and secured the main engines at 5.30pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light to moderate breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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27 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.80, Long -122.39

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle to light breezes from North and NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW and NNW.

Barometer rising.

C.J. Casserie [Cassarie in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 22 hours over time.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE and SE by South.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: J.W. Minion, Shipwright.

Had general quarters and exercised the guns crews at Morris tube and loading drill.

T.W. Kinkaid, Lieutenant-Commander U.S. Navy, Fleet Engineer, reported on board and inspected the Engineering Department of this vessel.

C. Nicholson, Ordinary Seaman, accidentally lost the punt oar overboard.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

At 9.30am the tide changed to ebb.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from SE and SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

P.A. Peterson, Sailmaker's Mate, was released from confinement and made a prisoner at large by order of the Captain.

Tide changed to flood at 4.25pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, misty.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Had practice signals.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 11.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 27^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
250 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
65 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
650 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
115 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
195 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Beef liver	A. Rogers	Contract
215 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
108 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
25 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
15 pounds	Preserved fruit	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
15 dozen	Eggs	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
228 pounds	Turkey (dressed)	L.A. Bouteiller & Company	Contract

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 27^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
24 pounds	Mince meat	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Credit
10 pounds	Lemon peel	New City Cash Store	Credit
5 pounds	Orange peel	New City Cash Store	Credit
10 pounds	Citron	New City Cash Store	Credit
20 pounds	Currants	New City Cash Store	Credit
20 pounds	Powdered sugar	New City Cash Store	Credit
1 pound	Ground nutmeg	New City Cash Store	Credit
5 gallons	Cranberries	New City Cash Store	Credit

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28 November 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 38.03, Long -122.35 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Lighted fires under boiler B at 3.00am.

Tide changed to flood at 4.25am.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from East and SE.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 5.00am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy second part [of watch].

Barometer falling.

Made preparations, and got under way at 10.05am.

Draft forward 13 feet 1 inch and 16 feet aft.

Stood up toward Mare Island Navy yard.

Mustered at quarters and exercised all divisions at Morris tube and loading drill.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, rainy to drizzling.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on various courses for Mare Island.

Entered Mare Island Strait at 12.40pm and fired a salute of 13 guns to the Commandant of the Navy Yard.

Moored to buoy number 2 at 1.05pm.

The Commanding Officer left the ship to call on the Commandant.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C, and secured main engines at 1.30pm.

U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and moored to buoy number 1 at 3.15pm.

Passed Assistant Surgeon C.N. Fiske, Ensign J.H. Blackburn and Ensign R.A. Dawes went on two days' leave.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rainy to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Received on board, with bags and hammocks, the following men: M.B. Boscovich, Seaman; E.R. Lloyd, Seaman; W.W. Morrow, Seaman; R. Forsyth, Coal Passer; E. Wilson, Coal Passer; and E.E. Williford, Coal Passer.

Received on board in general mess: stores as per lists [below].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NNW to calm.

Barometer steady.

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29 November 1906

Moored to buoy number 2 at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.100, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to clear.

Light airs from North to calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 6.45am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: J.W. Minion, Shipwright.

At 10.05am the Captain left the ship and called officially on the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Charleston" and U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Received for the general mess on this vessel: stores as per list appended [below].

At 12.40pm [sic] the tide changed from flood to ebb.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling first part of watch, then steady.

At 12.20pm unmoored from buoy number 2, went alongside and moored to the coaling dock.

The Captain inspected mess tables.

At 1.05pm the Captain of U.S.S. "Buffalo" called officially on the Commanding Officer.

While working on the gang plank E.C. Paine, Plumber and Fitter, accidentally lost a 1-inch bit overboard.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear pleasant weather.

Light airs from NNW and NW to calm.

Barometer rising.

At 7.30pm the tide changed from ebb to flood.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 29^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
500 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
250 pounds	Bread	A.E. Rowland	Contract
1¾ pounds	Caraway seeds	A.E. Rowland	Credit
10 pounds	Corn starch	Wilber & Grey	Credit
20 pounds	Celery	Wilber & Grey	Credit
78 pounds	Hams	A. Rogers	Contract

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30 November 1906

Moored to seawall [buoy number 2 in log-book] at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.100, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NNW to calm.

Barometer falling.

At 1.50am the tide changed from flood to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW to gentle breezes from NNW, to moderate breezes from North by West.

Barometer falling till end of watch, then rising.

Making preparations for coaling.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Moderate breezes from North by West and NNW.

Barometer steady.

Began coaling ship at 8.15am.

S.H. Nicholson, Coxswain, returned ½ hour over time.

E.F. Ackerman, Ordinary Seaman, returned 40 minutes over time.

Tide changed to ebb at 11.20am.

Ship's draught forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Gentle to moderate breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Finished coaling at 3.30pm, took on 127 tons.

U.S.S. "Boston" came up and moored to buoy number 2.

Ship's draught forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

A diver came up from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence" and went down to inspect sea valve on port side.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

November 30^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
25 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Frankfurters	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	[Sauer]kraut	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Veal roast	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
472 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
300 pounds	Bread	A.E. Rowland	Contract

LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1906

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1 December 1906

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Transferred 51 blind shells to car for U.S.S. "Charleston".

Cleaning ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 8.00am.

W.R. Spears, Quartermaster First-class, from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence" was diving to clear underwater valve for 3 hours.

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and went alongside U.S.S. "Buffalo" at 10.00am.

Received on board in Paymaster's and Equipment Departments: stores as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations to unmoor.

The tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside at 12.40pm.

Cast off and got under way.

Draught forward 14 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair, foggy to misty.

Light airs from SSE to calm.

Barometer rising.

Stood into anchorage and came to anchor at 4.35pm in fourteen fathoms of water, forty-five fathoms on starboard chain.

Anchorage bearings: S69°W, distance from flagship 420 yards.

Draught forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

At 5.15pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to call on the Commanding Officer of the United States flagship U.S.S. "Chicago".

At 6.45pm the tide changed from ebb to flood, stern swinging away from the city.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, misty to foggy and rainy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

By order of the Commanding Officer, D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, was placed in solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, with full rations every third day, for ten days, pursuant to sentence of Summary Court Martial.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown"

Mare Island, California

December 1^st, 1906

Stores received on board today as follows, in the Paymaster's Department; 50 jumpers, dungaree; 50 overshirts; 50 trousers, dungaree; 50 trousers, blue cloth; 1 bung cover; 1 syrup gate; 36 gallons beans; 312 pounds beef, roast; 1000 pounds flour, tinned; 240 pounds lard; 300 pounds macaroni; 192 pounds cream; 200 pounds peaches, dried; 300 pounds rice; 1709 pounds sugar.

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2 December 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.10am, stern swinging away from city.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy, foggy to hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 6.15am, stern swinging away from city.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady till last hour, then falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: J.W. Minion, Shipwright.

The Captain inspected the crew and the ship.

Marched all hands aft and had general muster.

The Captain awarded punishments as per list [below].

At 12.00pm the tide changed from flood to ebb.

Received for the general mess: 250 pounds bread, from Navy Contractors.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling first hour, then steady.

At 2.55pm U.S.S. "Charleston" was sighted standing down from Mare Island.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair, hazy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

At 4.03pm U.S.S. "Charleston" anchored, bearing N77°W (magnetic) from the flagship and distant 350 yards.

At 7.50pm tide changed from ebb to flood.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising first hour, then steady.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", December 2, 1906.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, over leave 24 hours, 1 month's restriction.

C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 22 hours, 1 month's restriction.

C.F. Carrol, Ordinary Seaman, shirking and insolence to chief boatswain's mate, 10 days' restriction.

P.F. Strum, Coal Passer, smoking on berth deck, 10 days' restriction.

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, smoking on berth deck, 10 days' restriction.

P.M. Little, Ordinary Seaman, shirking and stowing himself away while crew was coaling, 6 weeks' restriction.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 2^nd, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
250 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract

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3 December 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast, cloudy and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At 12.55am the tide changed from flood to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Calm to light airs from WNW to calm.

Barometer steady.

At 7.50am the tide changed from ebb to flood.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NNW and NW.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentees: J.W. Minion, Shipwright, and R. Forsyth, Coal Passer.

Exercised at general quarters, followed by Morris tube practice and loading drill.

The Captain called officially upon the Commander-in-Chief, the Commanding Officers and the wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Charleston" and the United States flagship U.S.S. "Chicago".

Delivered specifications for Summary Court Martial to P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, at 11.45am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

R. Forsyth, Coal Passer, returned on board 7½ hours over time.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Received stores on board as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from WSW, followed by calm.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, J.W. Minion, Shipwright, absent.

Served out clean hammocks.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 3^rd, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
64 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
160 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Mixed vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
112 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
238 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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4 December 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: J.W. Minion, Shipwright.

Had general quarters, Morris tube and loading drill.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.35am to try the case of P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, and adjourned at 11.00am to await the action of the convening authority.

At 10.55am U.S.S. "Chicago" fired a salute of 13 guns and hauled down the Admiral's flag.

The Admiral left the flagship and went alongside U.S.S. "Charleston".

At 11.00am U.S.S. "Charleston" fired a salute of 13 guns and hoisted the Admiral's flag at the main.

U.S.S. "Preble" came down from Mare Island and anchored off our starboard beam at 11.40am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

At 8.30am the tide changed to flood.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Boston" came down from Mare Island and anchored off our port beam at 3.00pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tide changed to ebb at 12.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and turned in scrubbed hammocks.

The Commanding Officer of the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Pensacola" made official call on the Captain.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from North by West.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed to flood at 8.55pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 4^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
175 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Beef liver	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Corned beef	A. Rogers	Contract
125 pounds	Hams	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Mixed vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
239 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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5 December 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, J.W. Minion, Shipwright, absent.

Exercised all divisions at setting up, Morris tube and loading drill.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.00am, stern swinging away from the city.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The Commanding Officer assigned punishments at the mast as per list [below].

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.50pm, the stern swinging towards the city.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and misty to fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as per morning quarters.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.40pm, stern swinging away from city.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", December 5, 1906.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

F. Rericha, First-class Fireman, disobedience of orders, 6 weeks' restriction.

E.A. Pollard, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 4 hours, 8 hours' extra duty.

J.R. Stephenson, Water Tender, over leave 4 hours, 8 hours' extra duty.

R. Forsyth, Coal Passer, over leave 7½ hours, 15 hours' extra duty.

J.R. Enos, Ordinary Seaman, not tending side when piped, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.F. Eckardt, Ordinary Seaman, not tending side when piped, 2 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 5^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
2340 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
224 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Carrots	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Beets	A. Rogers	Contract
125 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
400 pounds	Hams	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Bacon	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Veal ribs	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Bologna	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Frankfurters	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Sauerkraut	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
80 dozen	Eggs	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
500 pounds	Bread	A. Rogers	Contract

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] Ernest Durr, Ensign, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN
Operations in North American and Mexican waters

JP map Yorktown North America and Mexico 1906

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6 December 1906

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.15am, stern swinging away from the city.

4am to 8am:

Fair, hazy first part [of watch].

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Light breezes from North to calm, to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.45am, no absentees.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 9.45am the Commanding Officer left the ship and reported aboard the flagship in obedience to signal.

Swung to flood tide at 9.45am.

J.H. Marshall, Machinist's Mate First-class, was transferred from U.S.S. "Charleston", and F. Rennison [Renneson in log-book], Machinist's Mate Second-class, was transferred from U.S.S. "Chicago", each to this ship, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.

At 10.45am U.S.S. "Preble" got under way and stood out.

Hove short at 11.30am.

At 11.40am U.S.S. "Preble" was sighted standing in.

At 11.45am the squadron, except U.S.S. "Boston", got under way and stood out in column, the flagship as guide.

Using boilers A, B, C and D.

Ship's draught 14 feet 1 inch forward, 16 feet aft.

Average steam 128 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Standing out of San Francisco harbor, following course and motions of the Commander-in-Chief, the Captain at the conn.

At 1.04pm put over patent log, reading 0.0, and took departure from number 4 South Channel buoy, bearing abeam, distant 100 yards.

At 1.08pm set the course S6°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.6.

At 2.35pm changed course to S32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.7.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Made weekly test of flood cocks and found same in good condition.

Ship out of position throughout watch and making best speed possible, trying to get into position.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam 131 pounds, average revolutions starboard 103, port 108.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steering on course S32°E (per standard compass) until 4.48pm, when changed course to S40°E (per standard compass), Pigeon Point light bearing abeam, distant 4.7 miles.

The flagship and U.S.S. "Chicago" about 3700 yards on starboard bow.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Sighted steamer on port beam heading to the Northward.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 112, port 112.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from SE.

Steaming on course S40°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 109.7, port 110.

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8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, foggy.

Calm to light airs from the West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S40°E (per standard compass).

At 10.00pm took soundings and got 60 fathoms of water.

At 10.30pm took another sounding and got 33 fathoms of water, and changed course to S30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.3.

At 10.50pm the fog lifted and U.S.S. "Charleston" and U.S.S. "Chicago" were sighted one point on starboard bow; the fog closed in again at 11.10pm.

At 10.08pm [sic, weather observations page recorded 11.18pm] changed course to S45°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.6.

Using all boiler power.

Average steam 125 [pounds], revolutions starboard 105.6, port 105.8.

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7 December 1906

At sea, making passage from San Francisco to Santa Barbara [Santa Barbera in log-book], California

Lat 34.50, Long -120.70

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with thick fog and mist.

Light airs from South and SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S45°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B, C and D.

Average steam 126 [pounds], revolutions starboard 100.5, port 100.8.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, foggy.

Light airs from west.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S45°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.

Average steam 126 [pounds], revolutions starboard 98.8, port 98.7.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy to overcast and misty.

Light airs from West to North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S45°E (per standard compass) until 8.30am, when changed course to S55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.1.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am.

Exercised at setting up, fire and collision drill, and stationed crew for abandon ship.

At 11.10am changed course to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.5.

Sighted land at 11.30am and changed course to S84°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.6.

At 12.00pm changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 49.7, Point Arguello light bearing N30°E.

At the same time took cast with sounding machine, depth 50 fathoms.

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 101.9, port 101.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and misty.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course East (per standard compass).

At 12.14pm Point Arguello lighthouse bore on port beam, 1.1 miles distant, patent log [reading] 51.

At 12.44pm changed course to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.

At 12.50pm sighted Point Conception lighthouse one point on port bow.

At 1.24pm changed course to N80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.2, Point Conception lighthouse bearing on port beam.

At 1.33pm changed course to N85°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.9.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.W. Minion, Shipwright, was declared a deserter from this vessel and the Naval Service from November 25, 1906.

Minion's effects were this day sold at auction.

Average steam 123.2 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 102.4, port 103.4.

Using all boiler power.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N83°E (per standard compass) until 4.05pm, when changed course to N70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.4, and thence ran on various courses in Santa Barbara [Santa Barbera in log-book] harbor, the Captain at the conn.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, and exercised at setting up drill.

Opened and closed all watertight doors.

At 5.05pm hauled in patent log, reading 3.3.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 103, port 103.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Anchored in 5 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain on port anchor.

Allowed fires to die out under [in in log-book] boilers A and B, banked fires under [in in log-book] C.

The Captain reported on board the flagship.

[Following is partly obscured by inserted note, but faintly visible through the paper]

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Ship's draught forward 13 feet 7 inches, aft 13 feet 10 inches.

U.S.S. "Charleston", U.S.S. "Chicago" and U.S.S. "Boston" at anchor in the harbor.

[Inserted note]

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE and North.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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8 December 1906

At anchor in the harbor of Santa Barbara [Santa Barbera in log-book], California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with drizzling rain.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, hazy and drizzling.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

B.A. Muse, Coal Passer, reported on board, with bag and hammock, from the United States Training Ship U.S.S. "Pensacola".

Field day.

Got under way at 10.05am, anchored at 10.20am, got under way again at 10.25am and anchored again at 10.30am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Anchored in 8 fathoms water and 40 fathoms chain on port anchor.

Hard sandy bottom.

Flagship bearing East (per standard compass), distant 400 yards.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, foggy and rainy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

A lantern was lost overboard from the steam launch while lying alongside.

Later a boathook was broken.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Boiler D was disconnected at 1.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, drizzling and rainy.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 8^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
275 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast pork	William Ealand	Contract
90 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [not signed], Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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9 December 1906

Anchored in Santa Barbara harbor, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, misty to passing showers.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, drizzling to passing showers.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast and rainy weather.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Captain inspected the ship.

The Summary Court Martial proceedings, findings and sentences in the cases of T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, and H.M. Tibbits [Thibbits in log-book], Seaman, were this day published as per appended list [below], and by order of the Commanding Officer they were made prisoners at large, awaiting execution of the sentences.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy weather.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling till end of watch, then rising.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rainy weather.

Light airs to light breezes to light airs from the East.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy weather.

Light airs to light breezes from East to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

8am to meridian:

November 13, 1906.

[T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman], left ship without permission from proper authority, and did continue in absence until he was delivered on board by the police authorities of San Francisco, California, on the day and year aforesaid.

November 22, 1906.

Tried by a Summary Court Martial.

Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for five (5) days, with full ration every third (3^rd) day, and to lose all pay, except ten (10) cents per day for forty-five (45) days, total loss amounting to thirty-six ($36.00) [dollars].

Approved by the convening authority December 1^st, 1906, and by the Senior Officer present December 6, 1906.

Loss of pay respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy, approved by the Department, 1906.

November 13, 1906.

[H.M. Tibbits, Seaman], under the influence of liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty, and incapacitated for performance of duty.

November 22, 1906.

Tried by Summary Court Martial.

Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for five (5) days, full ration every third (3^rd) day, and to lose all pay, except ten (10) cents per day, for forty-five (45) days, total loss of pay amounting to forty-eight ($48.00) dollars.

Sentence approved by convening authority December 1, 1906, and by Senior Officer present December 6, 1906.

Loss of pay respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy, approved by the Department, 1906.

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10 December 1906

Anchored off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy weather.

Moderate to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy weather.

Light breezes from ESE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light mist.

Light to gentle breezes from ESE and East.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Exercised at setting up drill, followed by general quarters.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from East and ESE.

Barometer steady.

At 2.00pm Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, and served out clean bags.

Exercised with searchlight and night signaling from 7.00pm to 7.50pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from ESE.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S." Yorktown", December 10, 1906.

Memorandum for the log [Officer of the Deck in log-book].

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

T.A. Banigan, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform at evening quarters, 4 hours' extra duty.

A.W. Hone, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform at evening quarters, 4 hours' extra duty.

T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, disobedience of orders, playing cards on berth deck, 8 hours' extra duty.

P.F. Strum, Coal Passer, disobedience of orders, playing cards on berth deck, 8 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 10^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
160 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Pork chops	William Ealand	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Fresh grapes	William Ealand	Contract
50 pounds	Radishes	William Ealand	Contract
45 dozen	Eggs	William Ealand	Contract

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11 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Lost overboard: one gangway stanchion.

No responsibility.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain.

Gentle breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Midshipman J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, left the ship on ten days' leave of absence.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Gentle to moderate breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Long swells.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with rain.

Gentle to stiff breezes East and East by South.

Barometer falling.

Veered to 75 fathoms on port chain, dropped starboard anchor with 15 fathoms of chain out.

Sent steam launch in shore to secure.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and D.

Rigged in both gangways and lower brooms.

Secured boats for sea.

Long swell.

The port cable tending across bow, the starboard cable tending off starboard bow.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with rain.

Moderate to stiff breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed in boilers B and D at 6.25pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Long swell.

By order of the Captain D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired, and T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, was confined in accordance with Summary Court Martial sentence.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs to gentle breezes from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Connected up boilers B and D at 8.20pm, and turned over main engines.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler D.

Long swells.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Port cable tending on port bow, starboard cable tending ahead.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 11^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast pork	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
50 pounds	Soup vegetables	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Chili peppers	William Ealand	Credit

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12 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, passing showers first part [of watch].

Light to gentle breezes from SW to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Swung slowly from South to West by South and worked engines for about five minutes to keep hawse clear.

Riding to starboard chain at end of watch, tending ahead, port chain apparently up and down.

Moon rose at 3.25am.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Gentle and moderate breezes from West and WSW.

Barometer rising.

Swung from West by South around to the same heading, swinging through South, East and North.

Using main engines to keep hawse as clear as possible.

Riding to port chain at end of watch, starboard chain tending to port across the same.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Gentle to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Cleared cross in hawse, stored starboard anchor on billboard, and hove in port chain to 45 fathoms.

Published proceedings and findings of Summary Court Martial in the case of P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate.

Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for 5 days, with full ration on the third day, and to lose all pay, except ten cents per day, for 60 days, total loss amounting to $81.44.

R. Black, Blacksmith, was this day discharged from the Naval Service, by reason of the expiration of his term of enlistment.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Gentle breezes from NE by North.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 1.15pm, and held bag inspection, no absentees.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Turned in scrubbed hammocks.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 12^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
75 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
50 pounds	Stew beef	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Roast pork	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Fresh apples	William Ealand	Contract
150 pounds	Turnips	William Ealand	Contract
45 dozen	Eggs	William Ealand	Contract

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13 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy, drizzling.

Calm to light airs from WSW to WNW.

Barometer falling.

Commenced swinging to tide at 4.00am, stern swinging away from the city.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NE and ESE.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Exercised ship's company as landing force, equipped with heavy marching order.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light breezes from North by West.

Barometer falling.

Crew engaged in preparing ship for Admiral's inspection.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Received stores aboard as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs and breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NNE to NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 13^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	William Ealand	Contract
85 pounds	Corned beef	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	William Ealand	Contract

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14 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant.

Light airs from NW and calms.

4am to 8am:

Clear and calm.

Making preparations for inspection by the Commander-in-Chief.

At 6.55am flag was hoisted, and at 7.00am hauled down uniform and time signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Making preparations for inspection.

At 8.45am the Commander-in-Chief, accompanied by his fleet and personal staff, came on board to inspect this vessel.

A salute of thirteen guns was fired, then the Rear Admiral's flag [was] hoisted at the main.

At 8.45am hauled down guard flag.

The officers and crew were inspected at quarters, and a general inspection of the ship followed.

Inspections of bags, hammocks and signals.

Landing force.

While landing force was out of the ship, went to general quarters, ready in 6 minutes.

Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

At 1.30pm exercised at divisional drills, followed by collision quarters, ready in 6 minutes, fire quarters, ready in 5 minutes, and abandon ship, ready in 8 minutes.

The Commander-in-Chief and staff left the ship at 3.00pm, and the Admiral's flag was hauled down when the Admiral went on board U.S.S. "Charleston".

At 3.10pm hoisted guard flag.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 14^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
400 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Pork chops	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast veal	William Ealand	Contract
265 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract
50 pounds	Stew beef	William Ealand	Contract
150 pounds	Soup vegetables	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Cheese	William Ealand	Contract
481 pounds	4 sacks potatoes	William Ealand	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	William Ealand	Contract

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15 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.25, Long -120.20 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW and West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed on boilers B and C at 6.30am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The Commander-in-Chief came aboard at 9.00am, and the Admiral's flag was hoisted at the main.

Got under way at 9.10am.

Draught forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Continued Admiral's inspection, on exercising at clear ship for action, general quarters, five-minute ammunition supply test, shifting from steam to hand steering gear and relieving tackles, and man overboard.

Tested all main battery guns by firing one round, except number 3 6-inch [gun], which had a misfire [miss-fire in log-book].

Steaming on various courses in Santa Barbara channel throughout watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on various courses in Santa Barbara channel.

Stood in toward anchorage and came to anchor at 2.38pm, in 7½ fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain on starboard anchor.

Anchorage bearings: Santa Barbara pier N56°W, Santa Barbara Point S51°W, ship's head S11°W (per standard compass).

At 2.43pm the Commander-in-Chief and staff left the ship, and at 2.46pm his flag was hauled down, and at the same time was hoisted on board U.S.S. "Charleston".

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Boilers B and D were disconnected at 4.30pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

Barometer falling.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.00pm.

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16 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

With all hands aft, published the Articles for the Government of the Navy, and General Orders numbers 31 and 32.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SSE and WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" and U.S.S. "Preble" came in at 6.30pm and anchored with the fleet.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

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17 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Painting the hull of the ship.

In obedience to signal the Captain reported on board the flagship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Light airs from NW and SW.

Barometer steady.

By order of the Commanding Officer R.R. Bergman, Seaman, was this day given an acting appointment as Quartermaster Third-class, to date from December 12, 1906.

Painting ship.

Had practice signal drill.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Princeton" stood in and anchored on the port bow in inverted column at 5.50pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

The tide changed to ebb at 6.45pm.

Exercised searchlights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 17^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast pork	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	William Ealand	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
125 pounds	Sweet potatoes	William Ealand	Contract
45 dozen	Eggs	William Ealand	Contract

50874f1a09d4090755022947: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/USS Yorktown/vol028of040/vol028of040_150_0.jpg)

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18 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

In obedience to orders of the Commander-in-Chief Gunner Bearnes, U.S. Navy, reported on board in connection with diving.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Ensigns I.C. Johnson and R.A. Dawes, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty as members of a Summary Court Martial on board the U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Paul Jones".

E.M. Hall, Commissary Steward, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment and was honorably discharged from the Naval Service.

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was at work, diving for 3 hours, clearing strainers to magazine flood system.

Crew at work painting ship.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW to SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Painting ship.

The Captain left the ship to call on the Commander-in-Chief.

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was diving to clear strainers for 2½ hours.

Received for general mess stores as per list [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW by South to calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair to clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 8.02pm and stood out.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 18^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	William Ealand	Contract
325 pounds	4 sacks potatoes	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Citron	William Ealand	Credit

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19 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer steady.

Commenced to finish painting ship.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Crew engaged in painting.

N.M. Kullander, Ship's Cook Second-class, was this day given an acting appointment as Commissary Steward, by order of Commanding Officer.

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down three hours, diving to clear strainers.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW and SW.

Barometer falling.

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down 3 hours, diving to clear strainers and scrape propellers.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Delivered specifications for General Court Martial to T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, at 5.05pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 19^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast mutton	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Turnips	William Ealand	Contract
345 pounds	2 sacks potatoes	William Ealand	Contract

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20 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

U.S.S. "South Dakota" stood in and anchored at 9.00am.

Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon C.N. Fiske, U.S. Navy, reported on board U.S.S. "Princeton" for Court Martial duty.

At 10.00am U.S.S. "Princeton" hoisted the jack at the yardarm and fired one gun.

At 11.30am the jack was hauled down on U.S.S. "Princeton".

T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, was sent on board U.S.S. "Princeton" for trial by General Court Martial.

The Captain and Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, went on board U.S.S. "Princeton" as witnesses before a General Court Martial.

A boilermaker and three men from U.S.S. "Charleston" reported on board for duty in connection with repair work on one of the ship's boilers.

The gunner from U.S.S. "Charleston" reported on board for duty in connection with diving.

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down three hours, cleaning the ship's propellers.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

In obedience to orders Ensign I.C. Johnson Jr., U.S. Navy, and Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, reported on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" for duty in connection with the trial trip.

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down three hours, clearing the ship's propellers.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Served out hammocks.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 20^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
4 dozen	Eggs	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
20 pounds	Suet	William Ealand	Contract
125 pounds	Pork loins	William Ealand	Contract
30 pounds	Butter	William Ealand	Contract
24 pounds	Clams	William Ealand	Contract
28 pounds	Soda crackers	William Ealand	Contract

50874f1a09d409075502295f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/USS Yorktown/vol028of040/vol028of040_156_0.jpg)

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21 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, pleasant weather.

Light airs from NW and SW.

Ensign I.C. Johnson Jr., and Midshipman E. Durr left the ship at 6.45am for duty on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" in connection with the trial trip of that vessel.

U.S.S. "South Dakota" and U.S.S. "Paul Jones" left the harbor at 7.10am.

At 6.55am the flagship hoisted, and at 7.00am hauled down uniform and time signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The gunner from U.S.S. "Charleston" reported on board for duty in connection with diving.

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down three hours and fifteen minutes, cleaning the ship's propellers.

A boilermaker and three helpers from U.S.S. "Charleston" reported on board for duty in connection with the repair work on one of the ship's boilers.

Assistant Paymaster M.P. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, left the ship and reported on board U.S.S. "Charleston" for duty on a Board of Survey.

By order of the Commanding Officer R.J. Brinley, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, was rated Ship's Cook Third-class from this date.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW and North to calm.

Barometer falling.

At 12.55pm U.S.S. "South Dakota" stood in and anchored.

At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and anchored near the pier.

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down for two hours and fifteen minutes, cleaning ship ship's propellers and engine room valves.

A boilermaker and 3 helpers reported on board for duty in connection with the repair work on one of the ship's boilers.

Crew engaged in tarring down rigging.

Received in the Paymaster's Department of this vessel: $3600.00 in gold; and $400.00 in silver.

At 3.15pm Ensign I.C. Johnson [Jr.], U.S. Navy, and Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, returned from duty on U.S.S. "South Dakota".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Turned in scrubbed hammocks.

Ensign R.A. Dawes, U.S. Navy, left the ship on five days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 21^st, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
50 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Pork chops	William Ealand	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	William Ealand	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract
440 pounds	4 sacks potatoes	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Apples	William Ealand	Contract

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22 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE and NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 6.45am Ensign I.C. Johnson [Jr.], U.S. Navy, and Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, left the ship and reported on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" for duty in connection with the trial trip.

At 7.15am U.S.S. "South Dakota" and U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way and stood out.

R.G. Kenney, Ordinary Seaman, fell through forecastle hatch to berth, slightly cutting his head and spraining his right foot.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, but warm and pleasant.

Calm to light SW airs.

General cleaning during the watch.

Paid monthly money to crew.

At 10.00am made routine signals to flagship: numeral 0, absentees; numeral 2, sick.

Ensign F.S. Whitten reported on board for duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" and U.S.S. "South Dakota" stood in and anchored at 1.40 o'clock.

Sent liberty party on shore.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 3.50 o'clock.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Ensign I.C. Johnson [Jr.] and Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, returned on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

Received stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with passing showers first hour.

Calm to light breezes from SSW to NNW.

Barometer falling first hour, rising remainder of watch.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 22^nd, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
275 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast veal	William Ealand	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract
50 pounds	Stew beef	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Cheese	William Ealand	Contract
225 pounds	Turkey	William Ealand	Contract
30 pounds	Butter	William Ealand	Contract

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23 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Calm and cloudy.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Calm and cloudy.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Saturn" stood in and anchored.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At 8.15am Ensign I.C. Johnson [Jr.], U.S. Navy, and Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, left the ship and went ashore for duty in connection with the trial of U.S.S. "South Dakota".

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

At 10.00am U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Saturn".

At 11.00am the Captain left the ship and reported aboard the flagship in obedience to signal.

Received stores as per list [below] from U.S.S. "Saturn", in the Ordnance, Equipment, and Steam Engineering Departments.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

[Received] in Ordnance [Department]: 4 Remington rifles.

In Equipment [Department]: 8 bonbon dishes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "State of California" stood in and went alongside the dock.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "State of California" stood out of the harbor.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Santa Barbara, California, December 23, 1906.

Received on board this day for Steam Engineering Department:

1 set turning lathe tools, gauges; 1 set turning lathe tools, parting tools; 1 wrench, adjustable, 6 inches; 1 wrench, adjustable, 8 inches; 20 feet brass stock, 2 inches; 10 feet brass stock, 3 inches; 10 feet brass stock, 4 inches; 36 piston rings, cast iron, assorted; 1 set springs, reducing valves; 1 set springs, relief valves; 1 set springs, sentinel valves.

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24 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The mail steamer "Santa Rosa" stood in and went alongside the dock.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Light airs from East by South to calm.

Barometer steady.

C.T. Wylie, Coal Passer, J.R. Stephenson [Stepheson in log-book], Water Tender, C.E. Keller, Electrician Third-class, and F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, left the ship on 3, 5, 3, and 4 days' leave respectively.

V. Pangburn, Seaman, and R. Frescoln, Coxswain, returned from liberty 1¾ hours and 3 hours over time respectively.

Absentees as per list [below].

Exercised all divisions at Morris tube and loading drill.

Stationed men at guns for general quarters in accordance with new gun division arrangement.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" left U.S.S. "Saturn" at 9.10am, and U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 9.15am and went alongside U.S.S. "Boston".

Four men from the flagship reported on board to work on boilers.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and calm.

Barometer falling.

Exercised all divisions at Morris tube and loading drill.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per morning quarters.

Exercised with searchlights from 7.00pm to 7.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and calm.

Barometer steady.

The ship swung stern away from the city at 10.50pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 24^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
275 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	William Ealand	Contract
501 pounds	4 sacks potatoes	William Ealand	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract
40 pounds	Bologna	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	William Ealand	Contract
75	Pies	William Ealand	Credit
30	Jelly rolls	William Ealand	Credit
25 pounds	Fruit cake	William Ealand	Credit
4 gallons	Cranberries	William Ealand	Credit
16 bunches	Celery

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[Inserted note]

[LIST OF ABSENTEES.]

December 24^th, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C. Hoskins	Baker	Paymaster's	December 23, 1906
B.F. Diehl	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
C.L. Hoyle	Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
V.C. Pangburn	Ordinary Seaman	3	December 24, 1906
E. Frescoln	Coxswain	3	December 24, 1906

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25 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from East to SE.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list appended [below].

At 10.30am Santa Claus visited the ship and distributed presents to different members of the crew.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 78° [Fahrenheit in compartment] A-11-M.

At 1.00pm C. Ramsay, Ordinary Seaman, left the ship on three days' furlough.

P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, by order of the Commanding Officer, was placed in solitary confinement, in double irons, on bread and water, for five days, with full ration every third day.

F. Jurgensen, Quartermaster First-class, was this day honorably discharged from the United States Naval Service, his term of enlistment having expired.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, raining.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, raining.

Calm to light airs from, NE and SE.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

H.A. Tucker, Coxswain, accidentally lost the bottom of a lantern overboard from the whaleboat.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

December 25, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C. Hoskins	Baker	Paymaster's	December 23, 1906
B.F. Diehl	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
C.L. Hoyle	Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
E.D. Pearce	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 25, 1906

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26 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, rainy weather.

Gentle to light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.

Light breezes to light airs from the East.

Barometer rising.

Connected up boiler B at 7.45am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, overcast and raining.

Light airs to gentle breezes from East.

Barometer rising first half [of watch], falling second half.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 o'clock, absentees as per list [below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast and raining, with light airs to light breezes from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" came in at four o'clock and went alongside collier U.S.S. "Saturn".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested flood cocks.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast, with light airs to light breezes from ESE to East.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 o'clock, absentees as per list [below].

"Santa Rosa" stood into harbor at 6.10 o'clock, going alongside dock, and got under way at 7.00 o'clock.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast and drizzling.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Ensign R.A. Dawes, U.S. Navy, returned from leave at 11.30 o'clock.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 26^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
45 dozen	Eggs	William Ealand	Contract
75 pounds	Veal ribs	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast mutton	William Ealand	Contract
475 pounds	4 sacks potatoes	William Ealand	Contract

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[Inserted note]

[LIST OF ABSENTEES.]

December 26, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C. Hoskins	Baker	Paymaster's	December 23, 1906
B.F. Diehl	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
C.L. Hoyle	Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
E.D. Pearce	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 25, 1906
W.J. O'Brien	Oiler	5	December 26, 1906
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	December 26, 1906
R. McFadden	Ordinary Seaman	1	December 26, 1906
C.C. Sullivan	Coal Passer	5	December 26, 1906

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27 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, overcast and drizzling.

Light airs from East to East by North.

Barometer falling first hour, steady remainder of watch.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with heavy drizzle.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising first part [of watch], then falling.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

Exercised at setting up, followed by Morris tube and loading drill.

Acting and permanent appointments issued as follows: F. Hopkins this day received permanent appointment as Oiler from November 30, 1906; R. Hoag, Seaman, given an acting appointment as Quartermaster Third-class.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East and ENE.

Barometer falling.

At 1.55pm U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" went alongside U.S.S. "Saturn" to coal.

The regular quarterly, six-hour litmus test was given the following indices of smokeless powder and found satisfactory: 6-inch numbers 169, 320, 488; 3-pounder 453; 1-pounder 552.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

E.D. Pearce, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 52 hours over time, and R. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 31 hours over time.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

Received aboard in Paymaster's Departments: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 27^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
80 pounds	Roast steak	William Ealand	Contract

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

December 27, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C. Hoskins	Baker	Paymaster's	December 23, 1906
B.F. Diehl	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
C.L. Hoyle	Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
E.D. Pearce	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 25, 1906
W.J. O'Brien	Oiler	5	December 26, 1906
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	December 26, 1906
R. McFadden	Ordinary Seaman	1	December 26, 1906
C.C. Sullivan	Coal Passer	5	December 26, 1906

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28 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain.

Light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Made all preparations for going alongside U.S.S. "Saturn".

At 7.22am got under way, and at 7.48am secured alongside collier.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Began coaling at 9.00am.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way, flying the powder flag, and went out for torpedo practice.

Passed Assistant Surgeon C.N. Fiske, U.S. Navy, returned on board from 5 days' leave of absence.

The following named men returned on board from leave of absence: F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman; T.C. Wylie, Coal Passer; J.R. Stephenson, Water Tender; and C. Ramsey, Ordinary Seaman.

Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon C.N. Fiske, U.S. Navy, reported on board U.S.S. "Princeton" for Court Martial duty.

Ship's draught forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

The sentences of Summary Court Martial in the cases of T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, loss of pay $48.00, and H.M. Tibbits, Seaman, loss of pay $36.00, were approved by Department letter of December 18^th, 1906, number 55440 Summary Court Martial, and in the case of P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, loss of pay $81.44, approved by Department letter of December 19^th, 1906, number 55510 Summary Court Martial.

A working party of four men reported on board from the United States flagship U.S.S. "Charleston".

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Provisions received on board as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.

Calm to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Coaling ship.

Eight pounds of tinned vegetables surveyed and thrown overboard.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs and light breezes from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Knocked off coaling at 5.00pm, took on board 99.7 tons.

Cast off from collier at 5.10pm and resumed former berth.

Ship's draught forward 13 feet 11 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Allowing fires to die out under [in in log-book] boiler A.

Secured main engines.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Starboard anchor down with 45 fathoms of chain out.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 28^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
135 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	William Ealand	Contract
85 pounds	Corned beef	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Pork chops	William Ealand	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	William Ealand	Contract
486 pounds	4 sacks potatoes	William Ealand	Contract
95 pounds	1 sack onions	William Ealand	Contract

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29 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from North and West.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from NE to South, to calm.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Absentees as per list [below].

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" left U.S.S. "Saturn" and anchored in her previous berth.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as per morning list.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30pm F. Rennison, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and W. O'Brien, Oiler, returned from liberty 87 hours over time.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

December 29, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C. Hoskins	Baker	Paymaster's	December 23, 1906
B.F. Diehl	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
C.L. Hoyle	Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
W.J. O'Brien	Oiler	5	December 26, 1906
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	December 26, 1906
C.C. Sullivan	Coal Passer	5	December 26, 1906

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 29^th, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
275 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast pork	William Ealand	Contract
50 pounds	Stew beef	William Ealand	Contract
40 pounds	Bologna	William Ealand	Contract
25 pounds	Cheese	William Ealand	Contract
245 pounds	2 sacks potatoes	William Ealand	Contract

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30 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from NW to calm, to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as per appended list [below].

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 10.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

At 1.00pm Ensign F.S. Whitten, U.S. Navy, left the ship for 3 days' leave of absence.

At 1.00pm R.G. Kenney, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty two hours over time.

By order of the Commanding Officer P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, was released from confinement and restored to duty, his term of confinement having expired, and H.M. Tibbits, Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for five days, with full ration on third day.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant to overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer falling.

At 11.30pm C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, returned from liberty 159 hours over time, and C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, returned on board 110 hours over time from special liberty.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

December 30, 1906.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C. Hoskins	Baker	Paymaster's	December 23, 1906
B.F. Diehl	Ordinary Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
C.L. Hoyle	Seaman	2	December 24, 1906
C.C. Sullivan	Coal Passer	5	December 26, 1906

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", December 30, 1906.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.L. Woodard, Ordinary Seaman, using obscene language, 48 hours' extra duty.

J.R. Enos, Ordinary Seaman, using Ardois to send unofficial signal, 24 hours' extra duty.

J.R. Enos, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property overboard and failing to report it, 24 hours' extra duty.

C.R. Jenness, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 6 hours' extra duty.

E.D. Pearce, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 52 hours, 3 months' restriction.

R. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 31 hours, 2 months' restriction.

C.F. Carrol, Ordinary Seaman, leaving his post while on orderly watch, 6 hours' extra duty.

J. Yamada, Mess Attendant, very slow and inattentive in obeying orders, 1 month's restriction.

W.J. O'Brien, Oiler, over leave 87 hours, 3 months' restriction.

F. Rennison [Rennisson in log-book], Machinist's Mate Second-class, over leave 87 hours, 3 months' restriction.

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31 December 1906

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NW to calm, to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling rapidly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, rainy weather.

Light breezes from SE to light airs from SSE, to light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Gentle to moderate breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

At 8.45am U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and left the harbor.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: C. Hoskins, Baker, and B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman.

Exercised at Morris tube and loading drill.

At 10.20am U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way and left for Magdalena Bay.

M. Vogel, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board one hour over time.

Ship riding to wind.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate, was engaged in cleaning strainers for ¾ hours, by diving.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes from NNW and NW and West.

Barometer rising.

Crew engaged in overhauling battery.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Stores received on board in Paymaster's Department as per list [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes from West and NNW.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as per morning quarters.

Received aboard in Equipment Department from Navy Yard Mare Island, via steamer "Santa Rosa", stores as follows: 2 bales shellac; 1 barrel alcohol; 3 cases paint.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

30 pounds hard bread surveyed and burned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle to light breezes from West and WSW.

Barometer rising.

Magdalena Bay is also known as Bahia Magdalena.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

December 31^st, 1906.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
275 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
150 pounds	Ham	William Ealand	Contract
60 pounds	Beef liver	William Ealand	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	William Ealand	Contract
75 pounds	Cabbage	William Ealand	Contract
35 pounds	Cheese	William Ealand	Contract
30 pounds	Butter	William Ealand	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1907

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1 January 1907

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light to moderate breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Clear to cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: C. Hoskins, Baker, and B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Sent liberty party ashore.

P.J.D. Grabach, Seaman, was this day honorably discharged from the Naval Service, by reason of expiration of enlistment.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West and NW.

Barometer rising.

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2 January 1907

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.41, Long -119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from North and NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [not included].

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, R.J. Brinley, Ship's Cook Third-class, and P. Brownlee, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty, 216, 1½ and 5 hours over time, respectively.

Exercised divisions at Morris tube and loading drill.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

By order of the Commanding Officer O.A. Odjard, Yeoman First-class, was placed under sentry's charge for safe keeping.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to East.

Barometer rising.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department, for general mess: stores as per lists [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

J.C. Graham, Coxswain, was this day honorably discharged from the Naval Service by order of the Commander-in-Chief.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, absentees as per morning quarters.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast veal	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Pork chops	William Ealand	Contract
240 pounds	Roast beef	William Ealand	Contract
225 dozen	Eggs	William Ealand	Contract
250 pounds	Cheese	William Ealand	Contract
7000 pounds	Potatoes	William Ealand	Contract
500 pounds	Onions	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Carrots	William Ealand	Contract
110 pounds	Roast pork	William Ealand	Contract
80 pounds	Pork sausage	William Ealand	Contract
85 pounds	Corned beef	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Turnips	William Ealand	Contract
1430 pounds	Ham	William Ealand	Contract
90 dozen	Oranges	William Ealand	Contract
120 pounds	Bologna	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Butter	William Ealand	Contract

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Continued
535 pounds	Bread	William Ealand	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	William Ealand	Contract
100 pounds	Salt	Thomas Cornwall	Credit
45	Pies	Thomas Cornwall	Credit
32	Jelly rolls	Thomas Cornwall	Credit
25 dozen	Cookies	Thomas Cornwall	Credit
16 bunches	Celery	Thomas Cornwall	Credit
20 pounds	Nuts	Thomas Cornwall	Credit
225 pounds	Turkey	William Ealand	Contract
300 pounds	Pork loins	William Ealand	Contract

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3 January 1907

At anchor off Santa Barbara, California, [and at sea]

Lat 34.30, Long -119.60 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: C. Hoskins, Baker Second-class.

At 9.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship and reported on board the flagship in obedience to signal.

By order of the Commanding Officer C. Hoskins, Baker Second-class, was declared a deserter from December 23, 1906.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 9.30am boilers C and D were connected up.

Hove short at 11.00am, and at 11.15am the squadron, except U.S.S. "Paul Jones", got under way, and stood out in column, flagship as guide, and following her movements.

At 11.27am put over patent log, reading 0.0.

H.A. Tucker, Coxswain, accidentally lost a boathook overboard from the whaleboat.

Ship's draft forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 7 inches.

Using boilers B, C and D, forced draught.

Meridian to 4pm:

[Fair.]

[Light airs from SE to calm.]

Steaming on various courses, under three boilers, in column.

At 1.50pm flagship signaled course SE½S per standard compass.

Performing tactical evolutions remainder of watch to signals.

At 3.20pm lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 6pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SE and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in line, inverted order, on course SE½S (per standard compass), until 4.30pm when forward column, natural order.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and worked all watertight doors.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 97.8, port, 98.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course SE½S (per standard compass).

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Average steam 141 [pounds], revolutions starboard 100.4, port 100.1.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S39°E (per standard compass) in column, natural order.

The moon rose at 8.50pm.

Connected C boiler at 9.30pm.

Hauled fires under [in in log-book] A boiler at 10.00pm, and disconnected it at 11.10pm.

Lost position at 9.30pm.

At 11.20pm backed starboard engine full speed to avoid collision with U.S.S. "Chicago".

Out of position at end of watch, 1500 yards astern of flagship.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam 125 [pounds], revolutions starboard 101.2, port 101.3.

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4 January 1907

At sea, making passage from Santa Barbara to Magdalena Bay

Lat 30.98, Long -117.70

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light airs from SW and NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S39°E (per standard compass).

Squadron steaming in column, natural order, this ship out of position and about 2400 yards astern of the flagship.

After main feed pump broke down at 2.00am, and point in the auxiliary feed line blew out, effected emergency repairs on after main feed pump.

Using boilers B, C and D, under forced draft.

Average steam 137 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 100.1, port 100.4.

Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.

4am to 8am:

Clear, with light airs to gentle breezes from NW and WNW.

Barometer falling first half of watch, then rising.

Steaming out of position on course S39°E (per standard compass) until 5.40am, when took position and steamed in column with U.S.S. "Charleston", U.S.S. "Boston", U.S.S. "Chicago" and U.S.S. "Preble" until end of watch, under boilers B, C and D.

For signals see Signal Record Book [in Record Signal Signal Book in log-book].

Average steam pressure 136.1 [pounds], revolutions starboard 103.9, port 104.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming in line, natural order, on course S39°E (per standard compass).

At 8.40am changed course to S47°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 31.0.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters and exercised at Morris tube and loading drill.

Squadron engaged in tactical maneuvers from 9.35am to 11.00am.

At 10.10am hauled in patent log, reading 50.2, and put it over at 10.22am, reading 50.2.

At 10.10am sheered out of formation as steering gear was working badly.

Repaired same and then took position.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions starboard 98, port 96.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from North and NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course S47°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, [maximum] temperature 77° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

By order of the Captain H.M. Tibbits, Seaman, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.

Exercised guns crews at Morris tube and loading drill.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 102.5, port 103.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course S45°E until 4.47pm, when changed to S43°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.4.

The Commanding Officer assigned punishments at the mast as per list [below].

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, and C. Hoyle, Seaman, were made prisoners at large awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm and closed and opened watertight doors.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam 140 [pounds], revolutions port 101.6, starboard 102.

Magdalena Bay is also known as Bahia Magdalena.

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6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course S43°E (per standard compass), using boilers B, C and D, forced draft.

Average steam 132.1 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 101.9, port 102.1.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast, with light airs from NW to SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming in column, natural order, with U.S.S. "Charleston", U.S.S. "Chicago", U.S.S. "Boston" and U.S.S. "Preble", under forced draft.

At 11.40pm received signal from flagship to go to general quarters and report when ready.

Went to general quarters, when flagship signaled annulling.

Secured from general quarters at 11.58pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Average steam pressure 120 [pounds], revolutions starboard 101.2, port 101.4.

U.S.S. "Yorktown", at Sea, January 4^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment:

P. Brownlee, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 5 hours, 10 hours' extra duty.

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5 January 1907

At sea, making passage from Santa Barbara to Magdalena Bay

Lat 27.60, Long -115.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW and South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, at distance, on course S43°E (per standard compass).

At 12.04am went to general quarters in obedience to signal from flagship.

Divisions reported ready as follows: main battery [at] 12.08am; second battery 12.14am; and Powder Division 12.10am.

Secured at 12.17am, times as follows: secondary battery [at] 12.20am; main battery 12.22am; Powder Division 12.15am; 5 divisions 12.24am.

At 3.30am sighted steamer dead ahead, standing to Northward.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 101.3, port 102.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from South and SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course S43°E (per standard compass) until 6.30am, when changed course to port, to S50°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 76.7.

Sighted Cerros Island at 5.50am bearing East.

Sighted main land on port hand at daylight.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Average steam 140 [pounds], revolutions starboard 101.4, port 101.8.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSE to SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course S51°E (per standard compass) until 8.30am, when changed to S54°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 98.8.

From 9.30am until 11.11am squadron engaged in tactical evolutions.

Exercised at man overboard.

Lowered both boats [in] 1½ minutes, picked up buoy in 2 minutes, and hoisted boats again in 6½ minutes.

Exercised main battery gun crews at Morris tube and loading drill.

Average steam 132 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 80.9 [sic, probably 88.9], port 88.8.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course S54°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00pm the prescribed speed became eleven knots, and this ship dropped out of position.

At 2.00pm the prescribed speed became ten knots, and at three o'clock this ship regained her position.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions port 102.8, starboard 103.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear, with light breezes from SE.

Barometer nearly steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, with U.S.S. "Charleston", U.S.S. "Boston", U.S.S. "Chicago" and U.S.S. "Preble", under three boilers.

At 5 o'clock mustered at quarters.

Closed watertight doors.

Delivered specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial to C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, and B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Average steam 140 [pounds], revolutions starboard 102.1, port 102.2.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

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[Inserted note]

6pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light to gentle breeze from SE and South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course S54°E (per standard compass).

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam 127, revolutions starboard 101.6, port 100.5.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, on course S54°E (per standard compass).

Exercised searchlights in obedience to signal from flagship.

Sighted and passed steamer on starboard hand, headed to Northward.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 101.2, port 100.9.

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6 January 1907

At sea, making passage from Santa Barbara to Magdalena Bay

Lat 24.50, Long -112.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming in column, natural order, at distance, under boilers B, C and D, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 138.3 [pounds], revolutions starboard 100.6, port 100.3.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming in column, natural order, flagship as guide, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

At 6.05am sighted land one point on starboard bow.

Using boilers B, C and D.

At 6.22am changed course to S47°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.0.

Revolutions port 100.9, starboard 100.5, average steam 131 [pounds].

8am to meridian:

Clear, with light airs to light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming on various courses, in column, with U.S.S. "Charleston", U.S.S. "Boston", U.S.S. "Chicago" and U.S.S. "Preble".

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by inspection of the ship and crew by the Commanding Officer.

Held general muster.

Land in sight on port beam.

Using boilers B, C and D.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 101.4, port 101.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs and breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming in exact column, following course and motions of Commander-in-Chief, entering Magdalena Bay, Mexico.

At 12.30pm hauled in patent log, reading 1.8.

At 1.25pm anchored in column at distance, in 15¼ fathoms of water, using 45 fathoms of chain on the starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: Delgada Point [Delgado Point in log-book] N4°W, Magdalena light S79°W, ship's head N60°W (per standard compass).

At 2.00pm the Captain left the ship officially to report on board the flagship.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 78° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Allowed fires to die out under boilers B and D.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West and West by North.

Barometer steady.

The Captain returned on board at 4.45pm.

At 5.25pm U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" got under way and anchored outside of the fleet.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light from NW and NNW.

Barometer rising.

Lighted fires under boiler D at 8.40pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

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7 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for getting under way and at 8.00am got under way.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, with drizzling rain.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Steamed down abreast the collier and took target raft in tow.

Steamed out from Man-of-War Cove and towed raft out to range and anchored it.

Anchored in 17 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain out on starboard anchor.

Sent working party to work on target raft.

Secured the main engine at the throttle.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with drizzling rain.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Laying out target raft and assisting with range.

Got under way at 3.15pm and steamed ahead 200 yards.

Anchored in 17 fathoms of water, with starboard anchor down and 35 fathoms of chain out.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] D boiler and secured main engines at the throttle.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Condemned and threw overboard: 2 pounds corned beef; 2 pounds tomatoes.

U.S.S. "Preble" came out and laid range buoys.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Preble" returned to her anchorage.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, with passing showers the first part [of watch].

Barometer steady.

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8 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Calm to light airs from East to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Sent working party to target raft to rig mast.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way and came out on the target range.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Got under way at 10.40am and went on with the work of laying out target ranges.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am.

Exercised at Morris tube and loading drill.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Continued laying out range.

Came to anchor at 12.20pm in 15 fathoms of water, starboard anchor, 35 fathoms of chain.

Got under way again at 1.15pm and continued as before.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Following Paymaster's Stores condemned and destroyed: 2 pounds tinned tomatoes; 2 pounds corned beef; 9 pounds tinned fruit.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Continued laying out range.

Stood in Man-of-War Cove and came to anchor at 6.10pm in 12¾ fathoms of water.

Anchorage bearings: end of dock S56°W, Cove Point S61°E, ship's head NE.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Finished overhauling battery.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Cove Point is also known as Punta El Aguajito.

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9 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and calm.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from North by East and NW by West.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

At 8.30am the Commander-in-Chief left the flagship and went aboard U.S.S. "Princeton", which fired a salute of 13 guns and broke the Commander-in-Chief's flag at the mizzen, and at the same time U.S.S. "Charleston" hauled down the Commander-in-Chief's flag.

Went to quarters at 10.30am and turned in scrubbed bags and hammocks.

Published the General Court Martial findings and sentence in the case of T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman.

T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, was made a prisoner at large subject to duty, awaiting the execution of General Court Martial sentence.

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, was made a prisoner at large awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial.

Making preparations for coaling.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light breezes from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

At 2.00pm got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Saturn", at same time U.S.S. "Chicago" left U.S.S. "Saturn" and stood out to the range, and U.S.S. "Boston" got under way and stood out to the range.

At 3.00pm U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way and stood out.

Commenced coaling at 3.25pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° in [compartment] A-11-M.

Ship's draft forward 10 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

At 4.00pm disconnected boiler C and secured main engines.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

At 4.15pm U.S.S. "Chicago" anchored near the target range.

Stopped coaling at 6.00pm, having taken aboard 35.3 tons.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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10 January 1907

Moored alongside collier U.S.S. "Saturn", Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear, and light airs to light breezes from North and West.

Barometer rising.

Commenced coaling at 6.15 o'clock.

At end of watch had taken on board 30 tons.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Clear, with light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Engaged in coaling ship, took on to end of watch 140 tons.

At 8.00 o'clock the Commander-in-Chief left flagship officially and went on board U.S.S. "Princeton".

U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way at 8.05am.

U.S.S. "Preble" left collier U.S.S. "Saturn" at 9.34am, and anchored at 10.30 o'clock.

Commander-in-Chief returned on board flagship at 11.10am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from NW to NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Took on to end of watch: 202 tons of coal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Finished coaling at 5.30 o'clock, having taken on board 230 tons of coal.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department the following stores: see list [below].

Draft of ship as follows: aft 16 feet; forward 14 feet 4 inches.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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[Inserted note]

List of Paymaster's Department stores received aboard.

January 10, 1907.

35 boxes flour; 8 barrels sugar; 200 pounds biscuits; 12 cases tinned corn; 12 cases tinned peas; 6 cases salmon; 6 cases tomatoes; 4 cases canned pears; 200 pounds coffee; 100 pounds salt; 8 cases corned beef; 8 cases roast beef; 4 barrels beans; 100 pounds prunes; 4 cases canned peaches; 3 cases tomato catsup.

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11 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Light breezes from NW to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Ensigns F.S. Whitten, R.A. Dawes and I.C. Johnson [Jr.] left the ship to observe target practice on board U.S.S. "Boston".

Cast off from collier and got under way at 6.30am.

At 6.55am came to anchor in 9 fathoms water, starboard anchor.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 7.45am and stood out to range.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to North.

Barometer almost steady.

Field day.

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 10.30am and stood out to intercept mail steamer.

G. Thielke, Coxswain, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in at 1.20pm, bringing mail.

At 2.25pm she went alongside the collier and commenced coaling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm [am in log-book]:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.

Ensigns F.S. Whitten, R.A. Dawes and I.C. Johnson [Jr.] returned from U.S.S. "Boston".

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

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12 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Boston" got under way at 7.00am to continue firing.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Exercised guns crews at Morris tube and loading drill.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.

Delivered specifications to T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, H.M. Tibbits, Seaman, and C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, at 9.00am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

U.S.S. "Boston" at target practice on range.

The Commander-in-Chief called on the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Baseball, swimming, sailing and fishing parties away from ship.

The following stores in the Paymaster's Department were condemned by survey: 2 pounds roast beef; 25 pounds bread; and 2 pounds tinned fruit.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 84° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Sent Midshipman J.S. Woods to U.S.S. "Boston" as spotter for target practice.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Preble" came in at 9.00pm and anchored.

U.S.S. "Princeton" came in anchored at 9.00pm.

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13 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs to light to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

At 6.50am U.S.S. "Boston" got under way on the target range, and anchored at 7.19am.

At 7.15am U.S.S. "Paul Jones" left U.S.S. "Saturn" and anchored.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Marched all hands aft and published the findings and sentence in the General Court Martial case of T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, and by order of the Commanding Officer T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman, was made a prisoner at large.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

At 10.45am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.

Passed Assistant Surgeon H.A. Dunn, U.S. Navy, of U.S.S. "Princeton", reported on board as a member of a Board of Survey, and held survey on stores in the Medical Department of this ship.

At 10.00am U.S.S. "Boston" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Saturn".

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 13^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Heaney
130 pounds	Veal
216 pounds	Beef

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14 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to partly cloudy and misty.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

At 8.50am the Captain left the ship to report on board the flagship in obedience to signal.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters and exercised guns crews at Morris tube and loading drill.

The Captain returned on board at 10.15am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Exercised guns crews at Morris tube and loading drill.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

The following changes in rating were made, to date from January 1, 1907 (see list [below]).

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

At 10.00pm steam formed on boiler B, which was connected up at 11.30pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", January 14, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, inattention to duty, 6 hours' extra duty.

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, carelessness, losing bucket overboard, 6 hours' extra duty.

R.G. Kenney, Ordinary Seaman, delaying steam launch, 4 hours' extra duty.

N. Takachi, Wardroom Steward, having intoxicating liquor in possession, 3 months' restriction.

T. Tanyawa, Mess Attendant, having intoxicating liquor in possession, 3 months' restriction.

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[Inserted note]

January 14, 1906.

Changes in rating to date from January 1^st, 1907:

G.C. Taylor, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

W.C. Cox, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

R.B. Corlett, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

V.C. Pangburn, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

C. Ramsey, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

E.V. Trucks, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

F. Jordan, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

B.R. Crandall, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

J. Bosquet, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

L.C. Wylie, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

L.H. Christie, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

A.P. Lyness, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman.

M.G. Fisher, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman.

J. Todd, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman.

D.E. Martin, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman.

M.B. Swinburne, First-class Fireman to Oiler.

E. Hildebrand, First-class Fireman to Oiler.

G.A. Dockstader, Yeoman Third-class to Yeoman Second-class.

W. Cook, Ordinary Seaman to Yeoman Third-class.

K. Okomoto, Mess Attendant Third-class to Mess Attendant Second-class.

W. Grace, Seaman to Coxswain.

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15 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, overcast and raining.

Calm to light airs from West to NNW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 o'clock, followed by Morris tube and sub-caliber practice.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with light airs to light breezes from NE to East.

Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm held loading and sight-setting drills.

Transferred to the collier U.S.S. "Saturn", with bags and hammocks, the following named men: W.J. O'Brien, Oiler; R.E. Winton, Seaman; T.F. Dillon, First-class Fireman; and G. Thielke, Coxswain; in charge of Coxswain Thielke, who is to report to the Commandant of Mare Island Navy Yard.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with gentle to moderate breezes from East to ESE.

Barometer rising latter part [of watch].

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 o'clock, no absentees.

U.S.S. "Boston" and U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way.

U.S.S. "Boston" anchored and U.S.S. "Saturn" hauled ahead and anchored.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with gentle to moderate breezes from ESE to SW.

Barometer rising.

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16 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, with light airs from SW to NW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" and U.S.S. "Preble" went alongside collier.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Exercised guns crews at Morris tube, loading drill and sub-caliber.

At 10.00am a General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "Princeton".

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Exercised guns crews as in previous watch.

At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Preble" shoved off from the collier and took her former berth.

At 1.30pm the Commanding Officer left officially to call upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton".

U.S.S. "Saturn" left for Mare Island at 1.40pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 4.00pm the Commander-in-Chief was received on board with all honors, leaving the ship again at 4.30pm.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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17 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North by West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Had Morris tube drill.

U.S.S. "Charleston" firing at primary practice.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from North by West and NW.

Barometer steady.

A General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "Princeton" at 1 o'clock.

Put out a kedge anchor on port quarter and swung the ship around to port, to bore [bare in log-book] sight the main battery guns.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

The General Court Martial on U.S.S. "Princeton" adjourned at 4.10pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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18 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Lighted fires on boilers C and D at 5.30am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.

The oil can of a lantern was lost.

Steam formed in boilers C and D at 10.40am.

A General Court Martial convened on board U.S.S. "Princeton" at 9.35am.

Connected boilers C and D to main steam line at 11.55am.

Ensign L.H. Lacy [H.L. Lacy in log-book] and Midshipman H.F. Glover reported on board as members of a Board of Survey in Equipment Department

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 12.50pm and stood out to range.

Ran over range to standardize screws and commenced firing port secondary battery at 1.50pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair, passing showers last hour.

Light breezes to light airs from NW to North by West.

Barometer rising.

Continued firing port secondary battery.

Finished at 5.00pm and stood in toward Man-of-War Cove, coming to anchor at 5.30pm in 17 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Anchorage bearings: Magdalena lighthouse S72°W, Belcher Point S43°E, ship's head SW.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs to gentle breezes from North by West to NW.

Barometer steady.

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19 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from NW by North to NNW.

Barometer steady.

Made all preparations and got under way at 7.06am, and stood out to range.

Commenced firing starboard secondary battery.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Under way on target range, using boilers B, C and D.

Finished firing secondary battery shortly after ten o'clock and then commenced firing the main battery.

G.A. Dockstader, Yeoman Second-class, fired at number 1 3-pounder semi-automatic at the rate of 20 shots per minute and 20 hits per minute, which is the world record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Under way on target range, using boilers B, C and D.

Continued firing main battery, finished at 4.00pm, having fired all the guns, except number 1 6-inch as powder case would not seat properly in this gun; fired number 1 6-inch crew at number 2 6-inch.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from WNW to light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Under way near target raft till 4.40pm, then stood in to anchorage, and at 5.26pm anchored with starboard anchor in 9½ fathoms of water and with 30 fathoms of chain, and obtained the following bearings, per standard compass: lighthouse S58°W, Cove Point S57°E, ship's head WSW.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers C and D, keeping steam up in [boiler] B for auxiliary purposes, and at 6.00pm secured the magazines.

Shut down the ice machine at 5.30pm for repairs.

Umpires left the ship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then falling.

Started ice machine at 8.15pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Cove Point is also known as Punta El Aguajito.

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20 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NW and North by West to calm.

Barometer rising.

Sent all target gear ashore to warehouse.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with calm to light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 o'clock, followed by inspection of the ship and crew by the Commanding Officer.

The crew was marched aft and the Articles for the Government of the Navy, and General and Special Orders were published.

The Commanding Officer left the ship officially to report on board U.S.S. "Charleston" at 9.00 o'clock, and returned on board at 10.00 o'clock.

Gig was removed from storehouse on the beach and brought back to the ship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with calm to light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling, slowly.

Sent liberty and baseball parties on shore.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

At 4.10pm the Commander-in-Chief was received on board, and at 4.30pm he left the ship.

Made preparations for sea.

By order of Commanding Officer [J.G.] Fitzgerald, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, was placed in double irons to await action.

Ensign F.S. Whitten, U.S. Navy, was this day detached under order from Bureau of Navigation, dated December 28, 1906, and ordered to report to the Commander-in-Chief for duty on U.S.S. "Chicago".

At 6.55pm Midshipman I.W. Hayne, U.S. Navy, died on board United States flagship U.S.S. "Charleston".

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 78° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Provisions received on board as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 20^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Heaney Contractor
264 pounds	Beef
150 pounds	Veal

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21 January 1907

Anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

At 4.00am lighted fires under boilers C and D.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

At 6.25am U.S.S. "Chicago" got under way and went on the target range.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 6.45am.

Steam formed on boilers C and D at 7.00am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South by East and SW.

Barometer falling.

Got under way at 1.00pm and hove to off the starboard bow of the flagship.

Ship's draft forward 13 feet 9 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

The flagship held funeral services in honor of late Midshipman I.W. Hayne, U.S. Navy, after which his remains were transferred to this ship for transportation to San Diego, California.

An escort of officers and men accompanied the body.

Midshipman O.L. Cox, U.S. Navy, reported on board in obedience to orders of the Commander-in-Chief, to escort the remains of the late Midshipman Hayne.

After the remains were received on board a sentry was placed on duty to guard them.

Stood out of Magdalena Bay, the Captain at the conn, steaming on various courses.

At 3.30pm took departure from Magdalena Point bearing N23°W (per standard compass), distant 0.8 miles, patent log reading 2.9.

Set course N52°W per standard compass.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76°F in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N52°W until 5.15pm, when changed to N49°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.4.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.

Closed and opened watertight doors and served out clean bags and hammocks.

Passed Cape San Lazaro abeam at 5.34pm, distant about 3.2 miles, patent log [reading] 23.5.

Average steam 140 pounds, revolutions port 105.4, starboard 105.5.

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[Inserted note]

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N49°W (per standard compass), using boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions port 104.5, starboard 104.1.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.

Light breeze from WNW and NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N49°W (per standard compass).

At 10.22pm stopped starboard engine in order to repair air pump, which had broken down.

Ran with port engine till 11.20pm, when went ahead again on both engines.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average port 95.9.

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22 January 1907

At sea, making passage from Magdalena Bay, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 26.98, Long -114.39

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N49°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 137 pounds, revolutions starboard 99.9, port 100.5.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N49°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

At 5.30am sighted a steamer standing to Southward.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 105, port 104.9.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N49°W (per standard compass), using boilers B, C and D.

Land in sight on starboard beam.

Set all the clocks back 20 minutes between 11.00am and noon.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions port 96.6, starboard 94.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from WNW and NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N49°W (per standard compass) until 12.13pm, when changed course to N46°W per standard compass, patent log reading 25.1.

At 1.00pm Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

At 2.45pm hauled in patent log, reading 51.6, and began swinging ship to compensate compasses and determine residual deviations.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 93.3, port 92.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Completed swinging ship at 4.45pm, put over patent log, reading 51.6, and set course N67°W (per standard compass).

At 5.45pm Gull Rock bore abeam, distant 3 miles, patent log [reading] 61.3.

Average steam pressure 133 pounds, revolutions starboard 95.5, port 95.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N69°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 129 [pounds], revolutions starboard 101.3, port 102.1.

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8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising till last part of watch, then falling.

Steaming on course N69°W (per standard compass) till 8.30pm, when changed course to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.9.

At 10.57pm Cerros Island bore on starboard beam, distant 4.4 miles, and changed course to N23°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.1.

At 11.00pm sighted Benito Islands two points on the port bow.

At 8.40pm passed steamer on port beam, headed to the Southward.

Using boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions port 96.6, starboard 95.5.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

Benito Islands are also known as Islas San Benito.

Gull Rock is also known as Islotes Morro Hermoso.

U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, at sea, January 22, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

J.G. Fitzgerald, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, assaulting, striking and biting a chief petty officer, 3 months' restriction.

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, absenting himself from evening quarters and not coming to quarters as ordered, 24 hours' extra duty.

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23 January 1907

At sea, making passage between Magdalena Bay and San Diego, California

Lat 30.00, Long -116.24

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant until 3.45am, when ran through several light fog breaks.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N23°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

At 12.44am passed San Benito Islands abeam, distant 2.5 miles, patent log reading 35.0, and changed course to N30°W (per standard compass).

Moon set at 1.55am.

Average steam 137 [pounds], revolutions starboard 101.4, port 100.8.

4am to 8am:

Clear, with fog the last part [of watch].

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N34°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 125.5 [pounds], revolutions starboard 100.7, port 100.7.

8am to meridian:

Fair, foggy first part [of watch].

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N34°W (per standard compass).

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am and drilled funeral detail at infantry.

A Summary Court Martial was convened at 10.03am for the trials of C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, H.M. Tibbets, Seaman, and G.L. Hoyle, Seaman.

At 10.30am the Court took a recess until 1.00pm.

Set clocks back 7 minutes.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 97, port 98.

Meridian to 4pm:

Foggy to clear last half hour.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N34°W (per standard compass), using boilers B, C and D.

At 1.00pm the Summary Court Martial was reconvened for the trial of H.M. Tibbets [Thibbets in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, and at 1.25pm adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions port 95.8, starboard 95.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N34°W (per standard compass).

At 4.00pm went to quarters for bag inspection.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Worked all watertight doors.

Average steam 137 [pounds], revolutions starboard 96.0, port 96.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N34°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 93.5, port 93.5.

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8pm to midnight:

Overcast to fair, foggy first part [of watch].

Gentle breezes to light airs from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N34°W (per standard compass).

Took casts with sounding machine at 10.00pm and 11.00pm, getting no bottom with 150 fathoms of line.

Average steam 128 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 95.5, port 94.8.

U.S.S. "Yorktown", at sea, January 23, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer T.A. Banigan, Ordinary Seaman, was rated Ship's Cook Fourth-class from this date, and C.F. Carrol, Ordinary Seaman, was rated Seaman from January 1^st, 1907.

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24 January 1907

At sea, making passage from Magdalena Bay, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 32.702, Long -117.174

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to foggy.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming on course N34°W (per standard compass).

At 2.52am took sounding, no bottom at 69 fathoms, patent log [reading] 10.2, took another sounding at 3.30am, no bottom at 77 fathoms, patent log 16.4, and at 3.35am changed course to N15°W (per standard compass), patent log 17.2.

Took sounding at 3.45am, bottom at 43 fathoms, fine gray sand, patent log [reading] 18.6, and slowed to slow speed.

At 3.50am went ahead at half speed, making 6 knots per hour.

Average steam 136 [pounds], revolutions starboard 100.8, port 101.7.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with thick fog.

Light airs and breezes from NNW and North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N15°W (per standard compass) until 5.15am, when changed course to N34°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 28.5.

At 5.49am changed course to N20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.0.

At 7.16am passed whistling buoy abeam and changed course to N5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.2.

Anchored at 7.51am off bell buoy in 9½ fathoms water, hard bottom, using starboard anchor with 25 fathoms of chain.

Took soundings during watch as per list [below].

Average steam 129 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 100.1, port 100.5.

8am to meridian:

Clear last part [of watch], overcast, with fog, first part.

Light airs from North and NW.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 8.50am and stood into the anchorage off San Diego, the Captain at the conn.

The quarantine official came on board and granted pratique.

Came to anchor off San Diego at 10.30am in seven fathoms of water, with 25 fathoms of chain out on starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: coal wharf N21°W (per standard compass), Spreckels Wharf N72°E (per standard compass).

Ship's draft forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from NW and West.

Barometer steady.

The remains of late Midshipman I.W. Hayne, U.S. Navy, were escorted ashore by an escort of officers and men.

The colors were half-masted throughout the ceremony.

The Commanding Officer left the ship with the escort above mentioned.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 78° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

Tested flood cocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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4am to 8am:

Time	Fathoms	Patent log
4.15	25	22.9
4.30	21	23.7
4.45	16½	25.2
5.00	14½	26.9
5.15	15	27.5
5.30	17½	29.5
5.45	19½	31.3
6.00	21	33.5
6.15	21½	35.5
6.30	22½	37.7
6.45	21	39.7
7.00	19	40.5

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 24^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from C.S. Hardy
160 pounds	Roast beef	Open purchase	Cash
110 pounds	Pork chops	Open purchase	Cash
350 pounds	Bread	Open purchase	Cash
90 pounds	Beef steak	Open purchase	Cash
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	Open purchase	Cash

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25 January 1907

At anchor in San Diego Harbor, California

Lat 32.702, Long -117.174

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.00am, B.A. Muse, Coal Passer, absent.

Exercised at Morris tube and loading drill.

The Commanding Officer left the ship to call officially on the mayor of San Diego, California.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 77° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.30pm, stern swinging away from the city.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, absentees as per morning quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, foggy first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] A boiler at 9.00pm.

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26 January 1907

At anchor in San Diego Harbor, California

Lat 32.89, Long -117.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, foggy first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Connected boiler A at 5.00am, and C and D at 6.45am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising till end of watch, then falling.

At 8.19am got under way and stood out on various courses, the Captain conning.

Put over patent log at 9.34am, reading 42.9, and set course N63°W (per standard compass).

Took departure from Point Joma lighthouse at 9.40am, it bearing on the starboard beam, distant 1.7 miles, patent log [reading] 43.6, course N63°W (per standard compass).

Using boilers A, C and D.

Ship's draft at anchor 12 feet 9 inches forward, 15 feet 9 inches aft.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions port 92, starboard 91.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West and NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Sighted a full-rigged ship and three schooners, all standing to Southward.

Average steam 127 [pounds], revolutions starboard 99.2, port 98.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N63°W (per standard compass) until 4.55pm, when changed course to N66°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 21.8.

Average steam pressure 123 [pounds], revolutions starboard 94.8, port 95.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N66°W (per standard compass).

Sighted a sailing vessel standing to the Southward.

Average steam pressure 130 [pounds], revolutions port 93.7, starboard 94.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N66°W (per standard compass) until 11.17pm, when changed to N86°W (per standard compass), Point Hueneme light bearing N21°W (per standard compass), distant about 4 miles, patent log reading 88.2.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 82.8, port 80.5.

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27 January 1907

At sea, making passage between San Diego and Mare Island, California

Lat 35.17, Long -121.13

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N86°W (per standard compass), using boilers A, C and D.

Sighted Santa Barbara light at 12.30am two points on starboard bow, and at 2.26am it bore on the starboard beam, distant 8.4 miles, patent log [reading] 21.1.

Average steam 124 [pounds], revolutions port 95.8, starboard 95.3.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N86°W (per standard compass).

At 4.20am sighted Point Conception light ahead.

At 4.30am changed course to S86°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.2.

At 5.20am changed course to S80°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 52.3.

At 6.00am passed Point Conception abeam, distant 18 miles, and changed course [to] N63°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 59.1.

At 7.23am passed Point Arguello abeam, distant 1.2 miles, and changed course to N48°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.0.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 93.1, port 93.2.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N48°W (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Sighted and passed on our starboard hand two steam lumber schooners, headed to the Southward.

Passed a steamer on our port hand, headed to the Southward.

Average steam pressure 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 94.2, port 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with drizzling rain latter part of watch.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

On course N48°W (per standard compass) until 2.30pm, when changed course to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 52.

At 2.30pm passed Piedras Blancas lighthouse abeam, distant 7½ miles.

Inspected magazines and found all in good condition, temperatures normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam pressure 131 [pounds], revolutions starboard 109.7, port 110.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and rainy.

Light airs to light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N50°W (per standard compass) until 6.00pm, when changed to N57°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 95.2.

Closed and opened watertight doors at 5.00pm.

Average steam 142.5 [pounds], revolutions starboard 110.3, port 109.6.

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6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N57°W (per standard compass) till 6.24pm, when course was changed to N44°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 100.0.

At 6.40pm Point Sur light bore on starboard beam, distant 2.4 miles, patent log [reading] 6.0.

Stopped forced draft blowers at 6.55pm.

Using boilers A, C and D.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions port 115.0, starboard 105.0.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain squalls.

Moderate breezes from SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming on course N44°W (per standard compass).

At 10.40pm sighted Pigeon Point light bearing N24°W (per standard compass).

At 11.50pm Pigeon Point light bore on the bow, when changed course to N34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 61.3.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 98.4, port 99.8.

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28 January 1907

At sea, making passage between San Diego and Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.263

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with drizzling rain.

Light to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N34°W (per standard compass) until 12.30am, when changed course to N28°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 68.5.

Pigeon Point light bore abeam at 12.20am, distant 5.4 miles, patent log [reading] 66.7.

At 3.00am changed course to N10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 78.

At 3.45am sighted Point Bonita light on starboard beam.

Lights in sight on beach on starboard hand.

Average steam pressure 128.9 [pounds], revolutions starboard 99.7, port 100.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.

Light airs from SE to South.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming on various courses into San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay, Commanding Officer conning.

At 4.40am hauled in patent log, reading 15.2.

At 7.45am called all hands bring ship to anchor, and at 7.55am came to anchor off the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence" in 5½ fathoms of water and 15 fathoms starboard chain.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast and drizzling.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] D boiler and secured port engine at 11.00am.

Half-masted colors at 9.00am on account of a death in the Navy Yard.

The Commanding Officer left the ship officially to call on the Commandant.

At 10.15am mast-headed the colors.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer falling.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: $4000 in gold and silver coin.

Received for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Exercised at dotter and Morris tube.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] C boiler and secured the starboard engine at 2.10pm.

At about 3.00pm Captain G.B. Harber [Harbor in log-book] attempted to come aboard and the fireman of the U.S.S. "Independence" launch, in trying to regain his watch cap, which he had dropped, fell overboard and was drowned.

Sent out two boats with grappling irons to find the body, but without success.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.30pm, stern swinging towards Vallejo.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

A hand grapnel was lost from the gig while dragging for the body of the fireman of the U.S.S. "Independence" launch.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 7.30pm, stern swinging towards Vallejo.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

B.A. Muse, Coal Passer, absent.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 28^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
100 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
110 pounds	Pork roast	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract

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29 January 1907

At anchor in Mare Island Navy Yard

Lat 38.096, Long -122.263

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.15am, the stern swinging towards Mare Island.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy to hazy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: B.A. Muse, Coal Passer, and C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman.

Exercised at general quarters and held a ten minute ammunition test, ammunition supplied as per list [below].

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Milwaukee" and U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Lieutenant D.S. Mahoney, U.S. Navy, reported on board to look over the repairs needed in the Steam Engineering Department, and Assistant Naval Constructor William McEntee, U.S. Navy, reported aboard to look over the defects in the gun mountings.

Exercised gun pointers and sight setters at the Morris tube and guns crews at the loading machine.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 8.00am.

C.S. Woodard, Ordinary Seaman, accidentally lost a boathook overboard from the whaleboat.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Got under way at 1.20pm, and moored to buoy number 2 at 2.10pm, with port chain.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Cut out boiler C at 4.15pm.

C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty at 3.00pm, 8 hours over time.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy last hour.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentee: B.A. Muse, Coal Passer.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, hazy to foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 29^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	A. Rogers	Contract
225 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract

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[Inserted note]

January 29, 1907.

Held general quarters, time 11 minutes.

Had ten (10) minute ammunition supply test as follows:

Six inch [guns]:

1 and 2: 17 cases; 20 projectiles.

3 and 4: 30 cases; 11 projectiles.

5 and 6: 25 cases; 26 projectiles.

Three pounder [guns]:

1 and 2: 17 boxes.

3 and 4: 11 boxes.

One pounder [guns]:

1 and 2: 6 boxes.

3 and 4: 7 boxes.

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30 January 1907

Moored to buoy number 2, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.100, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.50am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with thick fog.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentee: B.A. Muse, Coal Passer.

Exercised at Morris tube and loading drill.

Three yard workmen from Construction and Repair [Department] engaged on board.

M. Vogel, Seaman, returned on board one hour over time.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

Seven yard workmen from Construction and Repair [Department] engaged on board.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as per morning quarters.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", January 30, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, persistent disregard of orders, not coming to evening quarters, 48 hours' solitary confinement, on bread and water.

B.F.Diehl, sleeping below during working hours, 6 hours' extra duty.

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, sleeping below during working hours, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 8 hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

O.A. Odjard, Yeoman First-class, overshirt collar rolled, 10 days' restriction.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

January 30, 1907.

The following Paymaster's stores have been surveyed and destroyed:

15 pounds hard bread.

4 pounds tinned peas.

[Signed by C.N. Fiske], Passed Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Navy.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 30^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
100 pounds	Pork chops	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
4 pounds	Bologna	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	[J.] Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
12½ dozen	Oranges	Wilbur & Grey	Contract

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31 January 1907

Moored to buoy at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.100, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from West and SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from South and SSE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: B.A. Muse, Coal Passer.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Milwaukee" made official call on the Captain.

Had Morris tube and loading drill.

The French barque "Marie Louise" was towed away from the wharf and towed down the straits.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Had Morris tube and loading drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

January 31^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
30 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
85 pounds	Bound beef	A. Rogers	Contract
354 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1907

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1 February 1907

Moored to buoy at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.100, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and cool, with drizzling rain.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentee B.A. Muse, Coal Passer, and exercised divisions at Morris tube and loading drill.

Made usual tests.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool, with drizzling rain.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found all in good condition, temperature normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks and found same in good condition.

By order of Commanding Officer released B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool, with drizzling rain.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool, with drizzling rain.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 1^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
40 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	[J.] Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
80 pounds	Fresh fruit (apples)	Wilbur & Grey	Credit

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] O.L. Cox, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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2 February 1907

Moored to buoy at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool, with drizzling rain.

Light to gentle breezes from South.

Barometer variable.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool, with drizzling rain.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast, rainy and drizzling.

Light breezes to light airs from South to SW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Made preparations for unmooring.

A Navy Yard tug came alongside.

Got under way at 11.18am and secured to dock at 11.35am.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 10.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling to cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, foggy second part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and misty.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
250 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
36	Pies	[A.E.] Rowland	Credit
110 pounds	Roast pork	A. Rogers	Contract
30 pounds	Bologna	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
25 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Credit
236 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Fresh fruit (oranges)	Wilbur & Grey	Credit

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3 February 1907

Moored to seawall [buoy in log-book] at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and drizzling.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Marched all hands aft and published the Summary Court Martial findings and sentences in the cases of B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, H.M. Tibbits, Seaman, and C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, sentences as per appended list [below].

Held general muster, absentees: B.A. Muse, Coal Passer, J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Third-class, and F. Rericha, First-class Fireman.

By order of the Commanding Officer B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for nine days, with full ration every third day, and H.M. Tibbits [Thibbits in log-book], Seaman, C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, and C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, were made prisoners at large.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer falling first part of watch, then steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, raining and drizzling.

Calm.

Barometer steady till end of watch, then rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 11.00pm F. Rericha, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 3½ hours over time.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", February 3, 1907.

Published the sentences of Summary Court Martial in the following cases:

H.M. Tibbits, Seaman, removing a leg iron and attempting to break arrest, sentence: to be discharged from the Service with a bad conduct discharge.

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, absent without permission from proper authority from December 24, 1906, until January 2, 1907, sentence: solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for nine (9) days, with full ration every third (3^rd) day, and to lose twenty-seven (27) days' pay, amounting to seventeen dollars and ten cents ($17.10).

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, remaining absent from December 25, 1906, until December 30, 1906, having been granted special leave, sentence: solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for five (5) days, with full ration on third (3^rd) day, and to lose fifteen (15) days' pay, amounting to eleven dollars ($11.00).

C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, absent without permission from proper authority from December 24, 1906, until December 30, 1906, sentence: solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for six (6) days, with full ration on third (3^rd) day, and to lose eighteen (18) days' pay, amounting to fourteen dollars and forty cents ($14.40).

The above sentences were approved by the convening authority and Senior Officer present, January 24, 1907.

Loss of pay respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.

[Signed by] J.S. Woods, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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4 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentees as per list [below].

Exercised at general quarters, followed by Morris tube and loading drill.

Rear Admiral H.W. Lyon [Lyons in log-book], U.S. Navy, and Commander C.A. Gove, U.S. Navy, called officially upon the wardroom mess.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from South and SW.

Barometer falling.

J.E. Alexander, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, returned on board 3½ hours over time.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees: B.A. Muse, Coal Passer, J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Third-class, and R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Third-class, returned on board 35 hours over time.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

February 4, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
B.A. Muse	Coal Passer	5	January 25, 1907
J.S. Clarke	Yeoman Third-class	5	February 3, 1907
J.E. Alexander	Carpenter's Mate Third-class	4	February 4, 1907
R. Snyder	Second-class Fireman	5	February 4, 1907

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 4^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
354 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
160 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract

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5 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman.

Had infantry drill, Morris tube and loading drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

[Cloudy.]

[Calm.]

[Barometer steady.]

Had Morris tube and loading drill.

By order of the Commanding Officer B.A. Muse, Coal Passer, was declared a deserter from this vessel and the Naval Service from January 25, 1907.

A Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant-Commander E.H. Campbell, U.S. Navy, was senior member, reported on board.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

A working party of eleven men came on board from the Steam Engineering Department.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as per morning quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 5^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
110 pounds	Roast veal	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Mutton stew	A. Rogers	Contract
354 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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6 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

C.E. Keller, [Electrician Third-class], was brought on board by the master-at-arms from the Navy Yard gate.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman, absent, and exercised at setting up and infantry drill on the dock.

Made preparations for going into dry dock.

Made usual noon tests.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Continued preparations for dry dock, and at 2.05pm the tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside, port quarters, and made fast.

At 2.27pm shoved off from alongside the dock and was towed down to the dry dock by the tug.

U.S.R.C. "Hugh McCulloch" [U.S.R.C. "McCullaugh" in log-book] came out of dry dock at 2.50pm, and this ship entered dry dock at 3.10pm.

At 3.40pm started to pump out dry dock.

Draft of ship on entering dry dock 12 feet 0 inches forward, 15 feet 11 inches aft.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Inspected magazines and found all in good condition, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

At 5.10pm finished pumping out the dock.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 6^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
50 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	[J.] Rothschild & Company [Rothchilds in log-book]	Contract
25 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
50 pounds	Soup vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
85 pounds	Corned beef	A. Rogers	Contract
135 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Fresh fruit (oranges)	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Credit

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] O.L Cox, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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7 February 1907

In dry dock, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Foggy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Navy Yard workmen busy cleaning ship's bottom and sea connections.

Received on board: 3 barrels engine oil; one Barr and Stroud [Bar and Strands in log-book] range finder.

Verified sights on number 3 6-inch gun and verified sights on all 3-pounder [guns], for ranges up to 2600 yards.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

The Hull Board completed interval inspection of ship, and the Navy Yard force painted ship's bottom.

Commenced flooding dock at 2.52pm.

The caisson was floated at three [o'clock].

The ship left the dock and the tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside.

Went to previous berth and moored to coal dock at 3.35pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from ENE to calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from ENE to calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", February 7^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, not answering call, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.C. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, not answering call, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.R. Enos, Ordinary Seaman, inattention to duty, 2 hours' extra duty.

E.A. Pollard, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 4 hours, 4 hours' extra duty.

J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Third-class, over leave 35 hours, 6 weeks' restriction.

F. Rericha, First-class Fireman, over leave 13½ hours, 1 month's restriction.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 7^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
110 pounds	Fresh salmon	Wilbur & Grey	Credit
43 pounds	Clams	Wilbur & Grey	Credit
30 pounds	Soda crackers	Wilbur & Grey	Credit
40 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
6 gallons	Fresh milk	D. & L. Mini	Contract
354 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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8 February 1907

Moored to seawall at Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

8am to meridian:

Fair, foggy to misty first half of watch.

Light airs from ESE and ENE.

Barometer rising first part of watch, then steady.

Absentee: R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman.

Commenced coaling ship at 8.00am, and stopped at 11.45am, having taken 123 tons on board.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard during watch as follows: in Construction and Repair Department 1 machinist, 1 helper, 1 joiner; in Steam Engineering Department 4 machinists, 2 helpers, 2 boilermakers, 2 helpers.

Ship's draft before coaling 12 feet forward and 15 feet 11 inches aft.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.40am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light airs from ENE and SE.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling at 1.00pm, and took on 72 tons during watch.

At 2.45pm U.S.S. "Princeton" stood in and moored to buoy number 2.

Workmen from Navy Yard worked aboard from 1.00pm till end of watch as follows: in Construction and Repair Department 1 machinist and 1 helper, 1 joiner and 1 driller; in the Steam Engineering Department same as during forenoon watch.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Overhauled flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Received on board in Ordnance [Department]: 1 range finder and case.

And in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling till 5.00pm, when stopped, having taken on board [left blank] tons and [left blank] pounds of coal.

Navy Yard workmen on board as in afternoon watch.

Ship's draft after coaling 14 feet 1 inch forward and 16 feet 4 inch aft.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 8^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
160 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
110 pounds	Pork chops	A. Rogers	Contract

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9 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to overcast and cloudy, hazy last part of watch.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am U.S.S. "Princeton" shifted moorings from buoy number 3 to buoy number 1.

At 10.45am U.S.S. "Milwaukee" unmoored and went in dry dock.

At 10.55am unmoored from coal dock and dropped down into berth formerly occupied by U.S.S. "Milwaukee".

Field day.

Stores received aboard in Paymaster's Department as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Continued work of previous watch.

Five yard workmen engaged on board in Steam Engineering [Department].

At 3.15pm the Captain returned on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentee: R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 9^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
110 pounds	Roast veal	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
35 pounds	Bologna	A. Rogers	Contract
30 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	[J.] Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
25 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
200 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
36	Pies	[A.E.] Rowland	Credit
75 pounds	Fresh fruit (oranges)	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Credit
354 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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10 February 1907

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, but foggy around horizon.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from East and NE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer falling slightly.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slightly.

Steam formed on boiler C at 7.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer steady.

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11 February 1907

Moored to seawall at Mare Island, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

D.V. Knobloch, Seaman, returned on board 10½ hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

G.M. Mitchell, Boiler Maker, returned from liberty 11 hours over time.

Inspected at quarters, [absentee:] R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman.

The tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside at 11.00am.

Got under way at 11.14am and moored to seawall at 11.23am.

Exercised main battery gun crews at loading drill.

By order of the Commander-in-Chief, dated February 10, 1907, Midshipman O.L. Cox was detached and ordered to U.S.S. "Charleston".

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy second part [of watch].

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Navy Yard force removed numbers 5 and 6 6-inch guns and mounts.

Received stores for general mess as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

At about 4.30pm, on account of the falling tide, the ship grounded forward.

As the water fell she slid off the side of the mud bank, but remained grounded forward.

The following Navy Yard force was at work on board: 1 machinist; 1 helper; 3 shipwrights; 1 apprentice; and 1 joiner.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 11^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
160 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Turnips	A. Rogers	Contract
25 pounds	Soup vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
354 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
125 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract

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12 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy, to overcast and misty.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, foggy first hour.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.45am J. Bosquet, Coal Passer, and G.M. Collins, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty 1 hour over time.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman.

Held infantry drill, then exercised the guns crews at loading drill.

Navy Yard force removed numbers 1 and 2 6-inch guns and mounts.

By order of the Commanding Officer B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, his term of confinement having expired.

The following Navy Yard workmen worked aboard during the watch: in Construction and Repair Department 1 machinist, 1 helper, 3 shipwrights, 2 helpers; [in] Ordnance Department 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; [in] Steam Engineering [Department] 3 machinists, 2 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE and East.

Barometer falling.

At 1.55pm the Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside, and at 1.55pm shifted this ship to seawall ahead of U.S.S. "Buffalo".

As the ship left the seawall near the dry dock, the port propeller struck some piles near the dry dock.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Navy Yard workmen working aboard as during forenoon watch.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy first half of watch.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentee: R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman.

Served out clean bags and hammocks.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard till 5.00pm as during forenoon watch.

Received stores for general mess as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Fair, hazy last part of watch.

Light airs from East and SE.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 11^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
140 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
110 pounds	Roast pork	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Veal chops	A. Rogers	Contract
222 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract

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13 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, R. Snyder, Coal Passer, absent.

Exercised at infantry drill, followed by Morris tube and loading drill.

The following yard workmen were engaged on board: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers, 1 machinist and 1 helper, 3 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; [in] Ordnance [Department] 1 shipfitter and 1 helper; [in] Steam Engineering 3 machinists, 2 helpers.

E.V. Trucks, [Seaman], returned on board 1 hour over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Received from General Storekeeper, Mare Island, California, the following stores in Construction and Repair, and Equipment [Departments]: see list [below].

The following yard workmen engaged on board: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers, 1 driller and 3 shipwrights, 1 chipper and 1 apprentice; [in] Ordnance and Steam Engineering [Departments] same as forenoon's watch.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentee as per morning quarters.

Turned in scrubbed bags and hammocks.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 13^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
140 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
85 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
85 pounds	Corned beef	A. Rogers	Contract
135 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
235 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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[Inserted note]

February 13, 1907.

Received from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the following stores:

Construction and Repair Department: 1 boat hook; 2 oars, 10 feet; 1 basin, crockery; 1 pitcher, crockery; 1 slop jar, crockery.

Equipment Department: 1 mat, cocoa; 2 nozzles, hose, 2½-inch; 100 pounds 18-thread manila rope; 100 pounds 12-thread manila rope; 100 pounds 6-thread manila rope; 12 hooks, single; 12 hooks, sister; 12 thimbles; 60 pounds wire, galvanized; 60 pounds codline; 48 pounds lye, concentrated; 82 yards canvas, khaki number 4; 40 yards ravens [duck], cotton, 12-ounce; 6 gross spur brass grommets; 1 gross grommets, galvanized iron; 10 pounds seine twine; 25 sail needles.

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14 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Had Morris tube drill and loading drill.

Took ammunition lighter alongside and transferred 54 6-inch cases and 5 boxes 3-pounder cases and 1 box of 1-pounder cases to the magazine.

Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and G.M. Mitchell, Boiler Maker, left the ship to appear before a board of investigation, of which Captain A. McCrackin [McCracken in log-book], U.S. Navy, was senior member.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Had Morris tube and loading drill.

At 1.50pm U.S.S. "Preble" got under way and went alongside the coal barge, and at 3.30pm resumed her former berth.

At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Princeton" was towed alongside the wharf.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received a draft of men from U.S.S. "Independence" with the bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers as follows: see slip appended [below].

Received stores in the general mess as per list [below].

Workmen from the yard in the Construction and Repair Department as follows: 1 chipper; 1 driller; 4 scalers; 3 shipwrights with 1 helper; 2 shipfitters.

Sold the effects of R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman, at auction for one dollar and ninety-five cents ($1.95).

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 14^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
430 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
51 pounds	Butter	[J.] Rothschild & Company [Rothchild in log-book]	Contract
45 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
6 gallons	Milk	D. & L. Mini	Contract
30 pounds	Soda crackers	Wilbur & Grey	Credit

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, February 14, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The following named men were this day received from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: P. Vaudoit, Chief Master-at-Arms; E.R. Alexander, Ordinary Seaman; H.S. Corbett, Ordinary Seaman; W.R. Evans, Ordinary Seaman; R.E. Montgomery, Ordinary Seaman; J. Nesper, Ordinary Seaman; S.D. Parkinson Jr., Ordinary Seaman; M.W. Roper, Ordinary Seaman; R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman; W.E. Dale, Coal Passer; A. Lofgren, Ordinary Seaman; J.D. Morris, Coal Passer; H.W. Nettleship, Ordinary Seaman; P. Ruddy, Coal Passer; W. Levy, Ship's Cook Fourth-class.

By order of the Commanding Officer R. Snyder, Second-class Fireman, was declared a deserter from this vessel and the Naval Service from February 4^th, 1907.

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15 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Calm to fair.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised at infantry, Morris tube and loading drill.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

1 chipper, 3 shipwrights, 1 apprentice, 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers, 1 driller, and 1 scaler of the Navy Yard force were at work on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer falling.

At 12.45pm held mast and the Commanding Officer assigned punishments as per list [below].

F. Lyman, Baker, reported on board from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bag and hammock, for temporary duty.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

1 scaler, 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers, 1 chipper, 1 shipwright, 1 apprentice and 1 driller of the Navy Yard force were at work on board.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm [4pm in log-book] to midnight:

Cloudy to fair, foggy to misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, February 15^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

H.J. Knobloch, Seaman, over leave 13½ hours, one month's restriction.

G.M. Mitchell, Boiler Maker, over leave 11 hours, one month's restriction.

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, not scrubbing bag and hammock, 4 hours' extra duty.

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, shoes not shined at quarters, 1 hour's extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 15^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
140 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
100 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Pork chops	A. Rogers	Contract
48 pounds	Clams	Wilbur & Grey	Credit

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16 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast, misty.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, drizzling last hour.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Workmen from Navy Yard worked aboard during watch, as follows: in Steam Engineering Department 4 machinists and 3 helpers; in Construction and Repair Department 1 driller, 1 chipper, 1 chipper (boy), 1 scaler, 1 shipwright, 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers.

Transferred stores from the Paymaster's Department of this ship to the General Storekeeper as follows: 250 jumpers, undress; 50 jumpers, dress; 2⅜ [yards] serge; 2⅛ [yards] cap cloth; 13⅞ [yards] trouser cloth; 8⅛ [yards] flannel; 53 pairs shoes, high; 99 pair trousers, undress.

Received stores aboard as per list [below].

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

At 3.15pm U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and stood out.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard as during forenoon watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 4.20pm.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard till 5.00 o'clock as during forenoon watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, hazy and drizzling.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

At 10.00pm F. Bush, Oiler, was brought aboard by a sentry by orders of the Captain of the Yard, report to be made later in writing by the Captain of the Yard, and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed in single irons for safe keeping.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 16^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
250 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
45	Pies	[A.E.] Rowland	Credit
100 pounds	Fresh fruit (oranges)	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Credit
1000 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Roast veal	A. Rogers	Contract
135 pounds	Ham	A. Rogers	Contract
107 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Credit

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17 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling and raining.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

With all hands aft, published Articles for the Government of the Navy, General Orders numbers 39 and 40, Special Orders numbers 32, 33, 34, 36, Squadron Circular letter number 1, and Squadron Special Order number 1.

By authority of the Commandant A. Gordon, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, was this day honorably discharged from this ship and the Naval Service by reason of expiration of enlistment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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18 February 1907

Moored to seawall at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear overhead, but surrounded by thick fog.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Had Morris tube and loading drill.

Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, C. Scanlan, Chief Machinist's Mate, and G.M. Mitchell, Boiler Maker, left the ship to appear before a board of investigation.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Had Morris tube and loading drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested flood cocks and found them in efficient condition.

Received from the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: 72 sheets emery cloth; 336 sheets sandpaper.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Calm.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Received on board in the Ordnance Department: 54 cartridge cases; and 76 shells, for the 6-inch battery.

Workmen from Navy Yard on board in Construction and Repair Department, as follows: 1 shipwright, 2 helpers; 1 driller.

8pm to midnight [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 18^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
140 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
180 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Carrots	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
560 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

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19 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer falling slightly.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, H. Adams, Coppersmith, absent.

Exercised at infantry on dock and at Morris tube and loading drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

By order of the Commanding Officer W. Bush, Oiler, was made a prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial.

Delivered specifications for Summary Court Martial to W. Bush, Oiler, at 2.00pm.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

U.S.S. "Princeton" unmoored at 2.00pm and stood out.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, H. Adams, Coppersmith, absent.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, hazy to foggy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 19^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
120 pounds	Roast veal	A. Rogers	Contract
472 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
70 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
56¼ pounds	Butter	A. Rogers	Contract
4 bottles	Curry powder	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Credit
81 pounds	Soda crackers	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchilds in log-book]	Credit
45 pounds	Assorted cakes	J. Rothschild & Company	Credit

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20 February 1907

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, hazy last hour.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.45am E.A. Pollard, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 1 hour over time.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: H. Adams, Coppersmith.

Exercised crew at setting up drill.

Exercised guns crews at the loading machine, and gun pointers and sight setters at Morris tube.

At 9.00am the American steamer "Edith" stood in and moored to the seawall by the coal sheds.

At 11.00am H. Adams, Coppersmith, returned from liberty 49 hours over time.

Workmen from the Navy Yard worked aboard during watch, as follows: in Construction and Repair Department 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers, 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 2 riveter's helpers (boys), 1 chipper, 2 drillers; in Steam Engineering Department 1 machinist and 1 helper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

J. Marko, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, and L.B. Rodgers, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, reported aboard as witnesses in Summary Court Martial of F. Bush, Oiler.

A Summary Court Martial for the trial of F. Bush, Oiler, convened at 1.11pm, and at 4.00pm adjourned to meet at 10.00am February 21, 1907.

Jus Deep, Cabin Cook, was this day honorably discharged from the U.S. Naval Service, his term of enlistment having expired.

At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Preble" left the seawall and went alongside U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Workmen from the Navy Yard worked aboard from 1.00pm to 4.00pm as during forenoon watch.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 1.10pm.

Received stores for general mess as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy last hour.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Workmen from Navy Yard worked aboard till 5.00pm as during forenoon watch.

At 5.10pm U.S.S. "Preble" left U.S.S. "Buffalo" and moored to the seawall near the dry dock.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 69° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 7.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy to hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 20^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
6 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
41 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchilds in log-book]	Contract
120 pounds	Pork chops	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
107 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
95 pounds	Corned beef	A. Rogers	Contract

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21 February 1907

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, hazy first half of watch and raining second half.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from East to calm, to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

At 9.45am shifted berth to that formerly occupied by steamer "Edith", abreast the coal sheds.

At 10.10am Summary Court Martial for the trial of F. Bush, Oiler, recommenced, adjourning at 11.50am to await action of convening authority.

At 10.30am inspected at quarters and exercised at loading drill.

Absentee: G. Chamberlain, Chief Machinist's Mate.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00pm Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

Exercised at loading drill.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 66° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as per morning quarters.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

Following yard workmen worked on board in Construction and Repair [Department]: 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 1 riveter, 1 holder on and 2 boys; 1 chipper; 2 drillers; and 1 shipwright.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, February 21, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, absent from evening quarters, 24 hours' extra duty.

R.E. Cripe, Master-at-Arms Third-class, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty.

R.E. Cripe, Master-at-Arms Third-class, incompetence and neglect of duty, acting appointment revoked.

E.D. Pearce, Ordinary Seaman, slow in obeying orders, 12 hours' extra duty.

H. Adams, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 49 hours, 3 months' restriction.

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 21^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
40	Pies	[A.E.] Rowland	Credit
24 bunches	Celery	A. Rogers	Credit
100 pounds	Sweet potatoes	A. Rogers	Credit
225 pounds	Turkey	A. Rogers	Contract
135 pounds	Hams	A. Rogers	Contract
472 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Stew beef	A. Rogers	Contract
24 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
6 gallons	Milk	D. & L. Mini	Contract
100 pounds	Fresh fruit (oranges)	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Credit

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22 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Dressed ship at colors.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with rain.

Calm to light airs from South and East.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: C.R. Chamberlain, Chief Machinist's Mate.

C.R. Chamberlain, Chief Machinist's Mate, returned from ten days' leave of absence at 10.30am, forty three and one half hours over time.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" fired a salute of 21 guns at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 65° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 22^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
90 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Veal chops	A. Rogers	Contract
25 pounds	Soup vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract

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23 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

U.S.S. "Preble" left seawall at 8.50am and moored to seawall opposite dry dock at 10.25am.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" left the dry dock at 9.30am and moored to seawall at 10.20am.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

The following of the Navy Yard force were at work on board: 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 2 boys; 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 1 chipper; 2 drillers; 1 machinist and 1 helper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 66° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The following of the Navy Yard force were at work on board: 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 2 boys; 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 1 chipper; 2 drillers; 1 machinist and 1 machinist helper.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 23^rd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
40	Pies	[A.E.] Rowland	Credit
125 pounds	Roast pork	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
63 pounds	Bologna	A. Rogers	Contract
22 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchilds in log-book]	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
40 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
100 pounds	Oranges	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Credit

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24 February 1907

Moored to seawall at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy, raining first half of watch.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Saturn" stood [in] and anchored near U.S.S. "Independence".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 64° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from South to calm.

Barometer falling.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 5.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SE and West.

Barometer rising.

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25 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, drizzling first hour.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters.

Exercised at Morris tube and loading drill and fire control.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 69° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

The following Yard workmen employed on board in Construction and Repair Department during the day: 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 1 riveter and 1 holder on and 2 boys; 2 drillers; 1 chipper; and 1 shipwright.

Transferred to the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following men: S.D. Parkinson, Ordinary Seaman; E.R. Alexander; W.E. Dale, Coal Passer.

Received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: see list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Lighted fires under boiler B at 9.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, February 25^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, absent from evening quarters, 24 hours' extra duty.

C.R. Chamberlain, Chief Machinist's Mate, over leave 43½ hours, 3 months' restriction.

J.R. Enos, Ordinary Seaman, leaving his station before being regularly relieved, 24 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 25^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
100 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
140 pounds	Ham	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
84 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
590 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
15 dozen	Eggs	A. Rogers	Contract

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26 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Exercised the landing force and loading drills.

Had dock trial testing both engines.

Secured main engines and allowed fires to die out under [in in log-book] boiler D.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West and SW.

Barometer falling.

Had Morris tube [and] loading drill.

Disconnected boiler D at 1.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

The following named men were received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: P.L. Knudson, Ordinary Seaman; A.A. Erickson, Ordinary Seaman; E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer.

Workmen on board from Construction and Repair Department: 2 shipwrights; 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 2 drillers; 2 chippers; 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 2 boys.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 26^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] E.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
105 pounds	Veal ribs	A. Rogers	Contract
95 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
106 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
54 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchilds in log-book]	Contract
22 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract

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27 February 1907

Moored to seawall at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: A.P. Lyness, First-class Fireman, and E. Bayona, Mess Attendant.

Exercised at Morris tube and loading drill.

A.W. Hone, Ordinary Seaman, and N.M. Kullander, Commissary Steward, were this day discharged and honorably discharged respectively, from the Naval Service by reason of the expiration of their terms of enlistment.

A.P. Lyness, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 2 hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSW to South.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 67° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work on board: 2 riveters, 2 holders on, 2 boys; 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 2 drillers; 2 chippers; and 2 shipwrights.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as per morning quarters, with the addition of R. McFadden, Seaman.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 27^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
90 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Pork chops	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Crackers	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchield in log-book]	Contract
6 cases	Clams	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
16 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract

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28 February 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: E. Bayona, Mess Attendant Third-class, and R. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman.

Exercised guns crews at the loading machine, and gun pointers and sight setters at Morris tube.

At 9.45am R. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 24 hours over time.

Lighted fires under boiler A at 10.15am.

At 10.30am R.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, was brought aboard, having been sent back from the sail loft, where he was working, by Chief Gunner J.E. Evans, U.S. Navy, for being under the influence of intoxicating liquor and unfit for duty.

By order of the Commanding Officer P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, was placed under sentry's charge.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 66° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Workmen from the Navy Yard worked aboard during watch as follows: in Construction and Repair Department 2 drillers, 2 holders on, 2 riveters (boys), 1 chipper, 1 riveter, 4 shipwrights, 2 shipfitters, 2 shipfitter's helpers; in Ordnance Department 1 shipfitter, 1 helper.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 8.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard from 1.00pm to 4.00pm as during forenoon watch.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.20pm.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

At 8.00pm P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, was made a prisoner at large by order of the Commanding Officer.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard till 5.00pm as during forenoon watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Cut out boiler C at 8.45pm.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

February 28^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
75 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
40 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
345 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] J.S. Woods, Ensign, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

LOGS FOR MARCH 1907

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1 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling, raining last hour.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentee: E. Bayona, Mess Attendant.

Exercised at Morris tube, loading drill and sight setting.

K. Sugei, Cabin Cook, reported on board from U.S.S. "Philadelphia", Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with bag and hammock.

The following named workmen employed on board in Construction and Repair [Department]: 5 shipwrights; 1 riveter, 1 boy and 1 holder on; 1 chipper; 2 drillers; 2 shipfitters and two helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

At 1.00pm Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

Received from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, in Construction and Repair [Department] the following stores: 500 feet Oregon pine; 360 feet sugar pine; 50 feet white ash.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 69° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Following yard workmen employed on board in Construction and Repair [Department]: 1 riveter, 1 boy and 1 holder on; 1 chipper; 1 driller; 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 5 shipwrights and 1 apprentice.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentee: E. Bayona, Mess Attendant.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, March 1^st, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

B. Putsche, Seaman, over leave 5¼ hours and tight, 10 days' restriction.

R. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 24 hours, 1 month's restriction.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 1^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
40 pounds	Beef stew	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Veal chops	A. Rogers	Contract
95 pounds	Corned beef	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Salmon	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Assorted vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
450 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Bread	A.[E]. Rowland	Contract
54 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchield in log-book]	Contract

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2 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Cleaning ship.

John McCabe, Machinist's Mate Second-class [Machinist's Helper Second-class in log-book], tore the flesh from the little finger of left hand, and the wound was dressed by the ship's surgeon.

The tide changed to flood at 9.00am.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Workmen on board in Construction and Repair Department from Navy Yard as follows: 5 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 2 drillers; 1 riveter, 1 holder on [helper on in log-book], 1 boy; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tide changed to ebb at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 9.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
95 pounds	Beef steak	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Roast veal	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Bologna	A. Rogers	Contract
200 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
40	Pies	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
4 gallons	Milk	D. & L. Mini	Contract
24 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchield in log-book]	Contract
100 pounds	Oranges	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Contract
50 pounds	Rolled oats	T.V. Collins	Credit
100 pounds	Corn meal	T.V. Collins	Credit

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3 March 1907

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 3.30am.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Marched all hands aft and held general muster, absentees as per list [below].

The United States tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" stood in at 10.50am and moored to buoy number 2.

At 10.45am R.A. Hornaday, Quartermaster Third-class, returned from liberty 1¾ hours over time, and at 11.15am C.R. Jenness, Seaman, and F.M. Davis, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 2¼ hours over time.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NE and East.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 66° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling second hour.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer falling.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.30pm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

March 3, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
E. Bayona [A. Bayona in log-book]	Mess Attendant	3	February 27, 1907
P.A. Hornaday	Quartermaster Third-class	1	March 3, 1907
C.R. Jenness	Seaman	3	March 3, 1907
F.M. Davis	Coal Passer	5	March 3, 1907
R. Forsyth	Coal Passer	5	March 3, 1907
E.E. Williford	Coal Passer	5	March 3, 1907
T. Kaneko [Keneko in log-book]	Mess Attendant	4	March 3, 1907

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4 March 1907

Moored to seawall at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, misty last hour.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy to fair, misty first half of watch.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 4.20am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast and rainy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

P.F. Strum [P.J. Strum in log-book], Coal Passer, returned from liberty 2 hours over time.

Exercised at Morris tube and loading drill.

The following of the Navy Yard force were at work on board: 5 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 1 joiner; 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 1 boy; and 1 driller.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

The following of the Navy Yard force were at work on board: 5 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 1 boy; 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; and 1 driller.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 65° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rainy to cloudy.

Light breeze to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: stores per list [below].

At 7.20pm C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 10½ hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

March 4, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
E. Bayona	Mess Attendant	3	February 27, 1907
R. Forsyth	Coal Passer	5	March 3, 1907
E.E. Williford	Coal Passer	5	March 3, 1907
C.J. Casserie	Ordinary Seaman	1	March 3, 1907
T. Kaneko	Mess Attendant	4	March 3, 1907
P.F. Strum	Coal Passer	5	March 4, 1907

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 4^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
140 pounds	Boiled beef	A. Rogers	Contract
525 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Assorted vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
73 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
50 pounds	Spanish beans	T.V. Collins	Credit
40 pounds	Cod fish	T.V. Collins	Credit
30 pounds	Jelly	T.V. Collins	Credit
1 dozen	Capers	T.V. Collins	Credit
254	Chili peppers	T.V. Collins	Credit

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5 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to SE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentees: E. Bayona, Mess Attendant, R. Forsyth, Coal Passer, and T. Kaneko [Kaneka in log-book], Mess Attendant.

Exercised at loading drill and Morris tube.

Promulgated sentence of Summary Court Martial in case of F. Bush, Oiler, see slip [below].

Received from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, in Department of Equipment: 1 typewriter.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with light passing showers.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

By order of Commanding Officer E. Bayona, Mess Attendant, was declared a deserter from this vessel and the Naval Service from February 27.

Following yard workmen employed on board in Construction and Repair [Department] during the day: 5 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 1 driller; 1 shipfitter and 1 helper.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as at morning quarters.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, misty.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, March 5^th, 1907.

Promulgated the sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of Frank Bush, Oiler, U.S. Navy, as follows:

February 16^th, 1907.

Refusing to leave the Navy Yard tug "Leslie", and willfully and maliciously, threaten, strike and assault the corporal in the execution of his duties.

February 20^th, 1907.

Summary Court Martial sentence: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for twenty (20) days, with full ration every third (3^rd) day, and to lose all pay except ten (10) cents a day for sixty (60) days, total loss of pay amounting to sixty-eight dollars ($68.00).

Loss of pay as mitigated by the convening authority to thirty-seven ($37.00) dollars, and respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.

Approved by Commandant Navy Yard and Station, March 4^th, 1907.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 5^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
90 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
125 pounds	Veal chops	A. Rogers	Contract
4 gallons	Milk	D. & L. Mini	Contract
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract

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6 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: T. Kaneko, Mess Attendant, and R. Forsyth, Coal Passer.

Had Morris tube and loading drill.

Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty in obedience to Navy Department's orders.

By order of the Commanding Officer T. Kaneko, Mess Attendant Third-class, was this day declared a deserter, to date from March 3, 1907.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Had bag inspection for all divisions.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Workmen from yard, Construction and Repair Department, on board as follows: 3 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 4 caulkers.

Sold the effects of T. Kaneko, Mess Attendant Third-class, and E. Bayona, Mess Attendant Third-class, realizing twenty-five cents ($0.25) on former sale, and two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) on latter.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentee: R. Forsyth, Coal Passer.

U.S.S. "Preble" left the yard at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 6^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
30 pounds	Pork	A. Rogers	Contract
20 pounds	Beef	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Veal	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
575 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
4 gallons	Milk	D. & L. Mini	Contract
7½ dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchield in log-book]	Contract

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7 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: R. Forsyth, Coal Passer.

Exercised at Morris tube and loading drill.

The following of the Navy Yard force were at work on board: 5 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 1 ship caulker; 1 joiner; 1 driller; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE by East to SE, to calm.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 2.00pm and served out clean bags and hammocks.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition.

The following of the Navy Yard force were at work on board: 5 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 1 ship caulker; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; and 1 driller.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 7^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
75 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
47½ dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
100 pounds	Oranges	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Contract
4 gallons	Milk	D. & L. Mini	Contract
48 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchield in log-book]	Contract
100 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract

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8 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, hazy second part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy, hazy to passing showers.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" unmoored and stood down the straits at 7.45am.

Unmoored ship at the same time and commenced to warp into berth occupied by U.S.S. "Buffalo".

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, passing showers first hour.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

At 8.40am secured ship in berth previously occupied by U.S.S. "Buffalo", and at 9.00am unmoored ship and warped her 58 feet further astern and secured her.

Mustered at quarters at 10.15am, [absentees]: R. Forsyth, Coal Passer, and D.J. Grant, Coal Passer.

Exercised guns crews at the loading machine and gun pointers and sight setters at Morris tube.

At 10.45am the tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" went alongside the coal dock.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard during watch as follows; in Construction and Repair Department 5 shipwrights, 1 shipwright apprentice, 1 shipfitter, 1 shipfitter helper, 1 driller; in Steam Engineering Department 2 shipfitters.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 8.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as per list [below].

Workmen from the Navy Yard worked aboard from 1.00pm to 4.00pm as during forenoon watch.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 2.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, misty last hour.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as at morning quarters.

Turned in scrubbed bags and hammocks.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard till 5.00pm as during forenoon watch.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to overcast, cloudy and raining, misty first hour.

Calm to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.10pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, March 8^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 10 hours, 1 month's restriction.

E.E. Williford, Coal Passer, over leave 28 hours, 1 month's restriction.

O.A. Odjard, Yeoman First-class, telephoning to ship for extension of leave, 1 month's restriction.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 8^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Pork chops	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Steak	A. Rogers	Contract
95 pounds	Corned beef	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Salmon	A. Rogers	Contract
575 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
200 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
1 pound	Bay leaves	T.V. Collins	Credit
2 cans	Mace [mase in log-book]	T.V. Collins	Credit

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9 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, drizzling first hour.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 3.40am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, rainy weather.

Light breezes to light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy reported on board for duty in obedience to orders from Navy Department dated February 28, 1907.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

The following yard workmen employed on board in Construction and Repair [Department] during the day: 5 shipwrights and 1 apprentice; 1 caulker; 1 driller; 1 shipfitter and 1 helper.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Received aboard in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 9^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Roast pork	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Smoked tongue	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
40 pounds	Bologna	A. Rogers	Contract
250 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
40	Pies	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
54 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchield in log-book]	Contract
13 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
100 pounds	Oranges	Passalacqua [Passalaqua in log-book]	Contract
50 pounds	Beets	A. Rogers	Contract

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10 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East and South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list appended [below].

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

E. Wilson, Coal Passer, and H.C. Martin, Second-class Fireman, returned on board 1½ hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light airs and light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 66° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to overcast, with rain.

Light airs and light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

March 10, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
R. Forsyth	Coal Passer	5	March 3, 1907
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	March 8, 1907
E. Wilson	Coal Passer	5	March 10, 1907
H.C. Martin	Second-class Fireman	5	March 10, 1907

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11 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with rain.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, was delivered on board at 7.45am by a police officer of Vallejo, California, and a reward of ten dollars ($10.00) was paid for his delivery on board.

When Grant was delivered on board he had been absent 72 hours, over leave.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 10.40am, absentee: R. Forsyth, Coal Passer.

Held divisional drills at the Morris tube, loading machine and sight setting.

Warped the bow and stern into dock and received on board the mounts for the forward and after 6-inch guns.

The tide changed to ebb at 11.00am.

At 11.10am the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" was taken from the dry dock and moored alongside the coal dock.

Received on board for the general mess: stores as per list [below].

Received from the General Storekeeper at the Navy Yard: 24 brooms, corn; 25 bath bricks; 12 base bolts; 12 pounds plate powder; and 360 packages toilet paper.

Workmen from the Navy Yard worked on board in Construction and Repair Department from 8.00am till meridian as follows: 5 shipwrights, 1 shipwright apprentice; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; 1 chipper; and 1 driller.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers of rain and hail first part [of watch].

Light breezes from SW to light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Held divisional drills at sight setting, Morris tube and loading machine.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The following workmen from the Navy Yard worked on board in the Construction and Repair Department: 5 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; 1 driller.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentee: R. Forsyth, Coal Passer.

At 4.10pm U.S.R.C. "Bear" moored from the buoy in the stream to the seawall near the ferry landing.

The tide changed to flood at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 11^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
140 pounds	Boiled beef	A. Rogers	Contract
85 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
560 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
50 pounds	Assorted vegetables	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
50 pounds	Powdered sugar	T.V. Collins	Credit

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] R.L. Irvine, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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12 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 12.45am.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed to flood at 6.30am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from NW to NNW, to calm.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: R. Forsyth, Coal Passer.

Exercised at Morris tube, loading and sight setting drill.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work on board: 5 shipwrights, 1 apprentice; 2 drillers; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; 1 machinist.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South to SW.

H.M. Tibbits, Seaman, was this day discharged from the Naval Service with a bad conduct discharge, pursuant to sentence of Summary Court Martial.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

The same Navy Yard force as in the forenoon was at work.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair, passing showers first hour.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, R. Forsyth, Coal Passer, absent.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 12^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
120 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Veal stew	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
15 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
50 pounds	Lima beans	T.V. Collins	Credit
60 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rothchield in log-book]	Contract

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13 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair, hazy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: R. Forsyth, Coal Passer.

Exercised guns crews at loading drill and gun pointers and sight setters at Morris tube.

By order of the Commanding Officer R. Forsyth, Coal Passer, was this day declared a deserter from this vessel and from the United States Naval Service from March 3^rd, 1907.

At 11.45am U.S.S. "Saturn" left the seawall and anchored off U.S.S. "Independence".

Shut down ice machine at 9.45am for repairs, and started it again at 11.00am.

Received in the Paymaster's Department from the Vallejo Commercial Bank: $4500.00 in gold; and $500.00 in silver.

Received in the Construction and Repair Department from the General Storekeeper Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: 6 pounds of calcium phosphide.

Received stores in the Paymaster's Department from the General Storekeeper Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: 5 barrels pickles; and 4 barrels of pork.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard during watch as follows in Construction and Repair Department: 6 shipwrights, 1 shipwright apprentice; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; 2 laborers (cement); and 1 chipper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light airs from SE and South to calm.

Barometer falling first hour, then falling.

Sold at auction the effects of R. Forsyth, Coal Passer, and realized $0.20.

Workmen from the Navy Yard worked aboard from 1.00pm to 4.00pm as during forenoon watch, and in addition 1 sheet metal worker and 1 helper.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

At 12.45pm the American sailing ship "Dirigo" stood in and went alongside the coal dock.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard till 5.00pm as during afternoon watch.

D.P. Crider, Chief Machinist's Mate, was transferred from U.S.S. "Independence" to this ship, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 8.15pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 13^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
125 pounds	Pork chops	A. Rogers	Contract
90 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
75 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract

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14 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.15am.

4am to 8am:

Fair, hazy last half of watch.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair and cool, slight haze first of watch.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside at 10.50am, and called all hands at 10.55am, cast off from dock at 11.00am and were moved to berth at dry dock.

U.S.S. "Perry" was moved out into the stream and made fast alongside U.S.S. "Relief" at 10.35am.

Made fast at 11.45am.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Navy Yard workmen worked aboard in Construction and Repair Department during watch as follows: 6 shipwrights, 1 shipwright apprentice; 1 sheet metal worker, 1 sheet metal helper; 2 joiners; 2 painters; 2 shipfitters, 1 shipfitter helper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" put off from the dock and stood down toward the bay at 1.15pm.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" fired a salute of 13 guns at 1.27pm, and U.S.S. "Independence" answered with 7 guns at 1.36pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Ensign R.E. Dawes, U.S. Navy, received telegraphic orders detaching him from this ship and ordering him to U.S.S. "Vermont".

Yard workmen worked aboard during the watch the same as in the morning, except that there were no sheet metal workers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Ensign R.E. Dawes, U.S. Navy, left the ship in pursuance of his orders.

Yard workmen aboard until 5.00pm.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 14^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
90 pounds	Roast beef	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Liver	A. Rogers	Contract
10,005 pounds	Potatoes	A. Rogers	Contract
600 pounds	Onions	A. Rogers	Contract
90 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
8 gallons	Milk	D. & L. Mini	Contract
200 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] Francis D. Pryor, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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15 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with rain first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

The tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside at 9.10am and tied up on the starboard quarter.

Unmoored ship, swinging out into the stream and tied up to buoy number 2 while tug shifted to fore quarters.

Cast off from the buoy and was towed alongside the seawall.

Made preparations for coaling ship and began coaling at 11.00am.

Ship's draft forward 13 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with rain.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Finished coaling at 4.15pm, took on 86 tons.

The following named men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, were transferred to the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence": W.F. Pfluger, Chief Electrician; F. Bush, Oiler; E.L. Knitt, First-class Fireman.

Ship's draft forward 14 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

The following named men were received on board from the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers; E.A. Whited, Ordinary Seaman; M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Received stores on board for general mess as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with rain.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 15^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] Frank Lyman, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
Received from Navy Contractors
344 pounds	Corned beef	A. Rogers	Contract
120 pounds	Salmon	A. Rogers	Contract
80 pounds	Frankfurters	A. Rogers	Contract
452 pounds	Beef	A. Rogers	Contract
170 pounds	Roast pork	A. Rogers	Contract
225 pounds	Roast steak	A. Rogers	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger	A. Rogers	Contract
200 pounds	[Sauer]kraut	A. Rogers	Contract
450 pounds	Cabbage	A. Rogers	Contract
200 pounds	Carrots	A. Rogers	Contract
100 pounds	Parsnips	A. Rogers	Contract
150 pounds	Pork sausage	A. Rogers	Contract
210 dozen	Eggs	D. & L. Mini	Contract
150 pounds	Bread	[A.E.] Rowland	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company [Rotschild in log-book]	Contract

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16 March 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.06, Long -122.26 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with rain.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Fires were lighted under [in in log-book] boiler B at 3.00 o'clock.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with rain.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Tide changed to flood at 9.15am.

Secured for sea and made preparations for getting under way.

Steam was raised in boiler B at 9.25am.

Turned steam on steering engine at 10.15am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 10.30am.

U.S.S."Marion" was moored at 10.35am from a buoy in the stream to the seawall near coal shed.

Connected up boiler B at 10.40am, and turned over main engines at 11.00am.

Main engines ready for getting under way at 11.18am.

Cast off from the seawall and got under way at 11.30am.

Stood out of Mare Island Straits, under boilers A and B, on various courses, with the Navigator at the conn.

Draught aft 16 feet 6 inches, forward 14 feet 10 inches.

Took aboard parts of 6-inch gun mounts, sights and seven regulator's targets, which had been in storage ashore.

Received for the general mess: 500 loaves of bread.

F. Lyman, Baker First-class, was transferred to the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence", having been on this ship on temporary duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining.

Light airs from ENE to calm.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on various courses for San Francisco.

At 3.42pm came to anchor in 16 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain, starboard anchor.

Anchorage bearings: ferry tower S88°W, pier 12 S33°W, ship's head S33°E.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Instructed crew as to stations and duties at abandon ship.

M. McCray, Commissary Steward, left the ship with orders to proceed to the Navy Yard, Mare Island, as [for in log-book] a witness before a General Court Martial.

Sixteen men, as per list [below], were transferred from U.S.S. "Pensacola", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.

Steam formed in boiler C at 4.45pm.

Connected up boiler C at 6.00pm.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Breeze from Southward, with rain squalls.

Called all hands up anchor at 6.20pm.

Got under way at 6.35pm and stood out.

Passed Lime Point at 7.30pm and changed course to Southwest.

At 7.43pm took departure and set course South (per standard compass), patent log reading 0, [Point] Bonita light bore N2°E (per standard compass) and Mile Rock light N72°E (per standard compass).

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8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with rain.

Fresh to strong breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course South (per standard compass) until 10.15pm, when changed course to S37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.6.

Sighted Pigeon Point light at 11.40pm, light bearing S85°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.5.

Average steam pressure 139 pounds, revolutions starboard 100.3, port 99.2.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", March 16^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The following named men were this day received from U.S.S. "Pensacola", with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers: C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman; E.G. Barborka [Barboka in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; J.W.S. Carr, Ordinary Seaman; A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman; G.B. Gibson, Ordinary Seaman; I. Kirkman, Ordinary Seaman; G.P. Poe, Ordinary Seaman; J.W. Remington, Ordinary Seaman; H.T. Rainey, Ordinary Seaman; G.W. Scot, Ordinary Seaman; J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman; D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman; C.H. O'Hara, Ordinary Seaman; W.F. Fulkerson, Ordinary Seaman; E.U. Mikko, Ordinary Seaman; G.N. Ragan [Raganm in log-book], Ordinary Seaman.

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17 March 1907

Making passage from San Francisco to Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 35.38, Long -121.57

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with rain.

Strong to fresh breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

At 12.20am, patent log [reading] 46.9, Pigeon Point light was abeam, distant 9.4 miles, and at 1.13am, patent log 56.3, it bore on the port quarter.

Average steam 140 [pounds], revolutions port 100, starboard 101.2.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Fresh to moderate breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S37°E (per standard compass).

At 4.12am sighted Point Sur light, and was on the bow at 5.00am, patent log [reading] 92.2, and disappeared at 6.19am, bearing N59°E per standard compass, patent log 5.2.

Changed course at 6.21am to S46°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 6.0.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 90.4, port 90.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Moderate to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steering on course course S46°E (per standard compass).

Land in sight along port beam.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Three spit kits washed overboard during the night.

At 11.50am sighted steamer half a point on the starboard bow, standing to the Southward and Eastward.

Average steam 134 [pounds], revolutions port 92.8, starboard 90.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE and South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S46°E (per standard compass).

Land in sight along port beam.

Steamer in sight during whole watch, about 1 point off starboard bow.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 137 pounds, revolutions port 101.7, starboard 103.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S46°E (per standard compass), with land in sight on port hand.

At 6.00pm, patent log [reading] 34.6, Point Arguello bore N47°E (per standard compass).

Steamer in sight, two points on starboard bow, during entire watch, steering to the Southward and Eastward.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions port 100, starboard 101.7.

Closed watertight doors at 5.00pm.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S46°E (per standard compass) until 6.50pm, when changed to S43°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 44.4, Point Conception light abeam.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 104.6, port 102.4.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S42°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

Average steam 122 [pounds], revolutions port 101.1, starboard 101.8.

Magdalena Bay is also known as Bahia Magdalena.

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18 March 1907

Making passage from San Francisco to Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 31.57, Long -118.86

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from South and SE.

Barometer steady.

Sea smooth.

Steaming on course S42°E (per standard compass).

Steamer in sight on port bow, heading to the Southward.

Average steam pressure 138 pounds, revolutions starboard 101, port 100.4.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steamer in sight on the port bow during entire watch, standing to the Southeastward.

Steaming on course S42°E (per standard compass) until 7.00am, when changed course to S54°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 83.2.

Under [steam from] all boilers.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions port 100, starboard 99.8.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy last hour.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised at fire quarters and at Morris tube and loading drill.

Set clocks ahead 10 minutes at 11.10am.

Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions port 100.5, starboard 100.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steamed on course S54°E (per standard compass) till 1.30pm.

The Captain held mast at 1.00pm.

Punishments awarded to D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, L. Brown, Ordinary Seaman, and J.D. Powell, First-class Fireman, as per appended list [below].

Drill at 1.15pm for pointers and sight setters.

At 1.30pm went to slow speed, dropped a cask overboard and steamed around the cask with helm aport while firing at sub-caliber practice.

Resumed course and speed at 2.40pm.

Course S54°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 140 [pounds], revolutions port 83.2, starboard 81.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Sea smooth.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 102.8, port 103.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass).

Steamer's light in sight during watch on port bow, standing to Southeastward.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions port 103.2, starboard 102.8.

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8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S44°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 108.5, port, 108.7.

U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, at sea, March 18^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, over leave 72 hours and brought on board by a police officer, 3 months' restriction.

L. Brown, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 5¼ hours and tight, 2 weeks' restriction.

J.D. Powell, First-class Fireman, over leave 5¼ hours, 1 week's restriction.

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19 March 1907

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 28.14, Long -115.62

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West and East to calm, to light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

Average steam pressure 137 pounds, revolutions port 113.2, starboard 113.6.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Sea smooth.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass).

Steamer in sight on port quarter during watch.

Sighted Cedros Island at 7.00am, bearing S64°E (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, revolutions port 106.8, starboard 106.4.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Sea smooth.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B and C.

At 9.15am inspected at quarters.

Held divisional drills at loading machine and Morris tube.

Tested 6-inch and 3-pounder ammunition in guns.

Cerros and San Benito Islands in sight on port hand.

At 10.25am the highest point of San Benito bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 0.1.

At 11.05am, patent log [reading] 7.8, it bore abeam, distant 7.7 miles.

At 11.30am sighted Natividad Island on port bow.

Turned off flushing system aft from 9.30am until 9.50am for repairs.

Smoke of steamer in sight during watch, dead astern.

Set clocks ahead 14 minutes.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions port 106.2, starboard 105.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Sea smooth.

Passed Western point of Cerros Island abeam at 1.00pm, distant 11.3 miles.

At 1.30pm a 6-inch blank charge was fired by the magneto machine while testing primers.

At 1.45pm changed to slow speed, put helm aport, took in patent log, reading 36.6, and heaved a cask overboard.

Steamed around the cask firing at sub-caliber practice until 3.15pm, course and speed were resumed and patent log put over, reading 36.6, course S54°E.

Passed Natividad Island abeam at 3.50pm, distant 8.4 miles.

Average steam 137.5 pounds, revolutions port 79.8, starboard 75.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Closed all watertight doors.

Land in sight along port beam.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions port 104.3, starboard 102.6.

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6pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light breezes from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass).

Land in sight on port hand.

Average steam pressure 130 [pounds], revolutions port 109.8, starboard 109.5.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from West to ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass).

Moon set at 11.30pm.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions port 108.2, starboard 108.9.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

San Benito Islands are also known as Islas San Benito.

Natividad Island is also known as Isla Natividad.

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20 March 1907

At sea, making passage from San Francisco, California, to Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.97, Long -112.50 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass).

At 3.40am stopped main engines to repair air pump.

Hauled in patent log, reading 90.3.

At 3.50am started again and put over patent log.

Average steam 142 [pounds], revolutions starboard 103.7, port 105.3.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant weather.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S54°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

Average steam 127 [pounds], revolutions starboard 105.3, port 105.6.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am.

Had Morris tube and loading drill.

At 9.50am slowed down and put over cask.

Steamed around cask while firing at sub-caliber.

Hauled in patent log at 9.45am, reading 61, put over patent log at 10.58am and headed on course S64°E (per standard compass) at full speed, under three boilers.

Average steam 135 pounds, revolutions port 88.4, starboard 88.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Passed Cape San Lazaro abeam at 1.20pm, distant 0.6 miles.

U.S.S. "Preble" stood out of Magdalena Bay at 2.30pm.

Passed Mount Isabel abeam at 2.35pm, distant 2.6 miles.

At 2.40pm changed course to S75°E (per standard compass), then courses various, Captain conning ship.

Anchored in 9½ fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms chain, flagship bearing ENE, 410 yards distant, at 3.50pm.

Set clocks back 30 minutes at 4.10pm.

Got under way at 3.58pm, shifted berth and dropped anchor at 4.06pm, flagship bearing East, distant 410 yards, in 11 fathoms of water and 45 fathoms of chain.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mexican health officer came aboard at 4.10pm.

Pratique granted.

Draft at anchor: forward 13 feet; aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Boiler A dead and disconnected at 5.50pm, boiler B at 7.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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21 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Foggy to hazy, to fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Cleaning ship.

The Captain went on board the flagship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" hoisted the quarantine flag at 12.30pm.

Cleaning ship.

The Fleet Surgeon repaired on board in obedience to orders of the Commander-in-Chief to inspect the Medical Department of this vessel.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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22 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am and held setting up exercise.

Held divisional drills at sight setting, Morris tube and loading machine.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way at 8.08am and steamed out into the bay.

Received for the general mess: 156 pounds fresh veal [126 pounds according to inserted list below].

Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Held drill at loading machine, sight setting and Morris tube, and exercised a boat crew of new draft at rowing.

At 1.00pm the Commanding Officer assigned the following punishment at the mast: J.F. Eckardt [Eckhardt in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, tampering with Ardois [system], 24 hours' extra duty.

Sent baseball party ashore at 3.50pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Held setting up drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and anchored at 6.03pm.

Signals as per signal record.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 22^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
211 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Credit
126 pounds	Veal	Heaney	Credit

[Note that M. McCray, Commissary Steward, wasn't on board at this time, he was left behind in San Francisco to appear as a witness in front of a General Court Martial and didn't return on board until 27 March, 1907.]

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23 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Fired Colt automatic guns and number 2 1-pounder [gun] at boat gun practice, as per The Landing-force and Small-arm Instructions, [United States Navy], 1905.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way at 10.20am and stood out to range.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in from the range and came to anchor at 3.20pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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24 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NNW to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NW and WNW.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

U.S.S. "Yorktown" played a game of baseball with U.S.S. "Charleston", in which U.S.S. "Yorktown" won by the score of one to nothing.

U.S.S. "Boston" got under way at 1.18pm, and anchored on the range at 5.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 24^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
339 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Credit
145 pounds	Veal	Heaney	Credit

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25 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Gentle breeze to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed in boiler D at 6.00am.

U.S.S. "Boston" got under way on the range at 6.20am.

Boiler D connected up at 7.00am.

Turned over main engines at 7.20am.

Midshipman J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, went aboard U.S.S. "Boston" for spotting practice at 5.00am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light NW breezes.

Barometer falling.

At 8.18am got under way and anchored in berth formerly occupied by U.S.S. "Boston" at 8.45am, with the starboard anchor, in 10¼ fathoms of water and with 35 fathoms of chain.

Engaged in gun drills.

At 11.30am put out kedge on port quarter.

Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.

The Medical Officer made a visit to the village.

U.S.S. "Boston" engaged in target practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Moderate breeze to light airs from North by West to West.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters, clean bags served out.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from NW and West.

Barometer steady.

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26 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

The officers from this ship detailed for umpires reported on [board] U.S.S. "Charleston".

U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way at 6.35am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.

Had gun drills.

The mail steamer "Curacao" came in and anchored at 8.50am, and got under way and stood out at 10.30am.

Sent mail to steamer.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Had gun drills.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and turned in scrubbed bags.

U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way at 5.40pm and anchored in her former berth.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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27 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slightly.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: 387 pounds fresh beef; and 158 pounds fresh veal [amounts differ from those on the inserted list below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am.

Held divisional drills at the guns.

Turned steam off the siren for repairs from 8.30am till 9.00am.

The U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" was sighted at 11.40am, standing in.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Held sight setting drill.

Inspected the bags of the late draft of men.

U.S.S. "Saturn" came to anchor at 12.25pm, about 600 yards off the port bow.

Received mail, and one fishing net in the Equipment Department from U.S.S. "Saturn".

M. McCray, Commissary Steward, reported on board from Mare Island, California, via U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn", having been at the Navy Yard at that place as a witness before a General Court Martial.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and held setting up drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The band from the flagship came on board at 6.40pm and held a concert on the poop.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Sent band back to flagship at 8.40pm.

Exercised searchlights.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 27^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
367 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Contract
145 pounds	Veal	Heaney	Contract

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28 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

The punt was found to have gone adrift and was recovered by the steam launch near the beach astern.

U.S.S. "Boston" got under way at 5.50am and went on the target range.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at loading drill, sight setting and Morris tube.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Ensign J.H. Blackburn and Midshipman F.D. Pryor left the ship to officiate as umpires for U.S.S. "Boston's" record target practice.

U.S.S. "Boston" got under way at 2.40pm and stood out to the range.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department and Steam Engineering Department: stores as per list [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, and exercised at setting up and double time drills.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way and went alongside the collier.

U.S.S. "Boston" finished firing her starboard 6-pounder battery and came to anchor at 5.48pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", March 28^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

R. McFadden, Ordinary Seaman, taking fresh water without permission, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, not shifting bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, not shifting bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 28^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
1620 pounds	Flour	J. Rothschild & Company [Rotschild in log-book]	Contract
1000 pounds	Coffee	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
200 pounds	Tomatoes	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
180 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
128 pounds	Peas	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
128 pounds	Corn	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
144 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
25 pounds	Pepper	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
36 gallons	Beans	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
1817 pounds	Sugar	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
4 barrels	Ham	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
15 gallons	Catsup	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract

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29 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Ensign J.H. Blackburn and Midshipman J.S. Woods left the ship on duty in connection with U.S.S. "Boston's" target practice.

U.S.S. "Boston" got under way at 6.05am and stood out to the range.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Boston" engaged in record target practice.

Overhauled battery.

Engaged in boat gun practice.

Signals as per Signal [Record] Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from West and SW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Boston" finished her target practice.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

At 4.30pm U.S.S. "Boston", having finished record target practice, stood in from the range and anchored.

U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way at 4.15pm and stood out to the target range, and at 6.50pm stood in and anchored.

At 5.25pm U.S.S. "Preble" left U.S.S. "Saturn" and anchored.

Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, returned aboard from duty aboard U.S.S. "Boston".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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30 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, left the ship for duty in connection with U.S.S. "Charleston's" target practice.

At 6.15am U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way and stood out to the target range.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Had boat gun practice with 1-pounder and Colt automatic [guns].

U.S.S. "Charleston" engaged in record target practice.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Charleston" came off the target range and anchored at 5.50pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

March 30^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
487 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Contract
176 pounds	Fresh veal	Heaney	Contract

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31 March 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, left the ship and went on board U.S.S. "Charleston" in connection with target practice.

Put out kedge on port quarter and hauled the ship around to kedge.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way at 5.50am and went on the target range.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am the Commanding Officer inspected the ship.

Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

Worked at overhauling the battery.

U.S.S. "Charleston" was engaged in target practice on the range.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Sent baseball party, liberty party, and patrol of six men under the master-at-arms, ashore at 1.20pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

At 3.42pm the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Boston".

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer rising.

Patrol, baseball party and liberty parties all returned.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

U.S.S. "Charleston" stood in from the target range and anchored near U.S.S. "Boston" at 4.02pm.

U.S.S. "Saturn" went alongside U.S.S. "Boston" at 4.10pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm and light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

LOGS FOR APRIL 1907

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1 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, went aboard U.S.S. "Charleston" as target practice umpires for that ship.

U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way at 5.45am, stood out on the range and engaged in target practice.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light breezes from NW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at loading drill, sight setting and sub-caliber.

Hove up port anchor and found it fouled with kedge.

Cleared kedge, dropped starboard anchor, veered to 30 fathoms and laid out kedge on port beam.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from West to NW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 12.40pm and stood out to torpedo range.

U.S.S. "Charleston" ceased firing and stood in from the range and came to anchor at 1.17pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested 6-inch ammunition.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light breezes from NW to calm.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Preble" came in and anchored at 4.33pm, and U.S.S. "Milwaukee" got under way at 5.30pm and stood out to sea.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm and served out clean hammocks.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

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[Inserted note]

April 1^st, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, was this day given an acting appointment as Yeoman Third-class, and C.H. O'Hara, Ordinary Seaman, was rated Baker Second-class from this date.

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2 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way at 5.41am and stood out to the range.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way at 6.35am and went alongside U.S.S. "Saturn".

Picked up kedge and laid it out again on port quarter.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

At 11.55am U.S.S. "Charleston" stood in from the target range and anchored.

Hove up kedge anchor and laid it out again on port quarter.

At 8.30am U.S.S. "Preble" got under way and stood out to the entrance for torpedo practice.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, returned from duty on board U.S.S. "Charleston" in connection with the preliminary target practice.

At 3.45pm U.S.S. "Boston" left U.S.S. "Saturn" and anchored.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Finished testing 6-inch and 3-pounder ammunition.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Turned in scrubbed hammocks.

At 4.08pm U.S.S. "Paul Jones" left U.S.S. "Saturn" and anchored.

U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and anchored at 4.15pm.

At 5.45pm U.S.S. "Boston" got under way and stood out.

The following named men were transferred from U.S.S. "Boston" to this ship, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: F.R. Bailey, Seaman, and W.J. Burns, Seaman, for discharge; and M.P. McInerny, Machinist's Mate Second-class, for transfer to the U.S. Receiving Ship U.S.S. "Independence".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 8.55pm U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and stood out.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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3 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs to light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty in connection with the preliminary target practice of U.S.S. "Charleston".

At 6.03am U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way and stood out to the target range.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.

Exercised 6-inch guns crews at the guns.

U.S.S. "Charleston" came in off the target range and anchored in former berth.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

U.S.S. "Preble" and U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way and went out on target range, and at 3.00pm came in anchored in former berths.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs and light breezes from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and had bag inspection.

Sent liberty ashore.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 3^rd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
365 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Contract
242 pounds	Veal	Heaney	Contract

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4 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per signal Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am.

Held drills at the battery.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way at 9.00am and stood out in the bay.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light breezes from NW and gentle to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Overhauled boat gear and boat sails.

Exercised a crew of the new men under oars.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 12.45pm and stood out in the bay.

Tested flood cocks and inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and anchored near the flagship at 3.10pm.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and anchored near the flagship at 3.17pm.

Sent baseball teams ashore at 3.50pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at double time.

The quarantine on U.S.S. "Paul Jones" was removed.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 4^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
480 pounds	Condensed milk	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
150 pounds	Salt	Fleet Paymaster	Contract

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5 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 5.30am and went on board U.S.S. "Charleston" as target practice umpires.

U.S.S. "Charleston" got under way at 5.45am, stood out on the range and engaged in target practice.

Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Exercised at loading drill and sub-caliber.

Cleared ship for target practice.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B at 9.30am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Exercised at sub-caliber.

U.S.S. "Charleston" completed target practice, stood in and came to anchor at 2.00pm.

Hove in kedge anchor and made preparations for getting under way.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 85° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 5.12pm and stood out to range.

Fired one round each from numbers 2 and 6 6-inch guns, and one round from number 4 3-pounder.

Came to anchor at 6.05pm on range.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair to clear.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

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6 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Cloudy.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 7.00am secured main engines and banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Gentle to light breezes from NW and NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

At 10.00am U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way and stood out.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Gentle to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Exercised guns crews at the guns.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West and NW.

Barometer steady till last hour, then rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Maximum temperature 85° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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[Inserted note, sic]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 7^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
387 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Credit
167 pounds	Veal	Heaney	Credit

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7 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Got under way at 6.28am.

At 7.00am Lieutenant-Commander P. Williams, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant H.T. Winston, U.S. Navy, Ensign F.H. Poteet, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman H.M. Cooley, reported on board as umpires for record target practice.

Commenced firing secondary battery at 7.35am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breeze from NW.

Continued practice with secondary battery until 10.30am, then commenced practice with starboard main battery.

Commanding Officer conning ship throughout the practice.

Commander-in-Chief came on board at 10.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW and NNW.

Continued practice with starboard main battery.

Number 3 6-inch [gun] was disabled during the practice at the last shot of first practice string, the elevating shaft shearing.

Commanding Officer conning during the watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Moderate breeze to light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Stopped firing for the day, and anchored on the range at 4.10pm in 15 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms on the port chain.

Banked fires under boiler A at 4.35pm, let fires die out under D.

Boiler D dead and disconnected at 6.30pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 86° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 9.00pm.

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8 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed in boiler C at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs to calm.

Barometer steady.

Boiler C connected up at 6.00am.

Umpires reported aboard at 6.30am.

Called all hands and got under way at 6.40am.

8am to meridian:

Fair and calm.

Engaged at target practice with port 6-inch battery.

Completed record target practice.

The Commander-in-Chief was on board during the practice.

Commanding Officer conning the ship throughout the watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Came to anchor at 12.30pm in 10½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain out on starboard anchor.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way at 2.55pm and went out on target range.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 87° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-13-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Issued out clean bags to all divisions.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 6.05pm and went out on target range.

Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge and Midshipman J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, went on board U.S.S. "Preble" in connection with target practice.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Disconnected boilers A and B at 10.00pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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9 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 5.00am and went on target range to engage in record target practice.

U.S.S. "Saturn" came in and anchored at 6.30am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

Received mail from the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn".

Worked on anchor engine from 8.30am to 10.30am, repacking valve stems.

Commenced yearly inventory in the Departments of Equipment, and Construction and Repair.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, overcast latter part [of watch].

Light airs from NW and light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way at 12.40pm, stood out on the target range, anchored on range at 1.30pm, got under way at 2.15pm and anchored on range at 2.35pm.

U.S.S. "Preble" anchored on the range at 12.45pm, and got under way again, stood in and anchored off our port quarter at 2.10pm.

Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, target practice umpires on U.S.S. "Preble", returned on board at 2.25pm.

Magazines tested, conditions normal, maximum temperature 85° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and anchored off our port beam at 6.00pm.

The cable roller was found missing from the bow of the sailing launch.

Sent mail to the flagship for transmission via mail steamer "Acapulco".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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[Inserted note]

April 9^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The following named men this day received permanent appointments in their respective ratings, from February 27^th, 1907: E.N. Owen, Painter Second-class; R.A. Hornaday, Quartermaster Third-class; M.S. Davis, Shipfitter Second-class.

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10 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy and cool.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 5.25am, and went on board U.S.S. "Paul Jones" to act as umpires for that vessel at record target practice.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way at 5.25am and stood out on the target range to engage in record target practice.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 6.22am and stood out of the bay to meet the mail steamer "Acapulco".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

J.R. Enos, Ordinary Seaman, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am.

Exercised at setting up and double time, fire and collision drills, and at boats under oar and sail.

C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for six days, with full ration every third day, in pursuance of sentence of Summary Court Martial.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" finished target practice and stood in from the range, coming to anchor at 3.30pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 83° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Exercised at double time.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Exercised with searchlights from 7.00pm to 7.30pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B at 12.00am.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 10^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
433 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Credit
209 pounds	Veal	Heaney	Credit

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11 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and came to anchor at 2.30am.

Steam formed in boilers A and B at 6.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer steady.

Warrant Machinist W.R. Crofton reported on board for duty in the engine room in connection with U.S.S. "Preble's" torpedo practice.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 8.12am and went out on target range to standardize [standargize in log-book] for torpedo runs.

Under way on torpedo range with U.S.S. "Preble" firing trial runs of torpedoes.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light to gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Under way on torpedo target range, towing two boats astern as target.

At 12.50pm U.S.S. "Preble" fired two torpedoes on trial runs, and at 1.45pm fired another for trial run.

Stood in to anchorage on various courses, and anchored at 3.00pm with port anchor in 11 fathoms of water and 30 fathoms of chain.

U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and anchored at 2.00pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 84° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

The following indices of smokeless powder were given the regular half-hour, monthly, litmus test: 6-inch smokeless powder 164, 488, 320; 3-pounder 453, 446; 1-pounder 552; all were found to be in good condition.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B, and secured main engines at 4.00pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and anchored at 5.45pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Sent practice signal at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light breezes from West to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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12 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 4.50am U.S.S. "Preble" got under way and stood out to the torpedo target range.

Got under way at 6.10am and stood out to torpedo target range, towing two boats astern as target.

Made three standardizing runs over range.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.

Exercised landing force under arms.

On torpedo range, towing target U.S.S. "Preble" for record practice, the Captain at the conn.

Made first hoist of noon coal report, which was not answered by flagship, the distance being too great for the flags to be seen.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

On torpedo range, towing for U.S.S. "Preble" at record practice.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Held afternoon drills as per routine.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 83° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Preble" finished her record torpedo practice and the ship stood into Man-of-War Cove, and anchored at 4.05pm in 11½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain out on port anchor.

Bearings at anchoring: light S72°W (per standard compass), Cove Point S59°E (per standard compass), flagship bore N12°E (per standard compass), ship's head NW by North (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

At 4.30pm secured main engines and banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Cove Point is also known as Punta El Aguajito.

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13 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.65, Long -112.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 5.30am and stood out on torpedo range.

Running torpedo range for U.S.S. "Paul Jones" to fire trial shots, the Captain at the conn.

Towing sailing launch and second cutter astern for target.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Warrant Machinist W.R. Crofton, U.S. Navy, reported on board in connection with torpedo practice.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Under way on range, towing target for U.S.S. "Paul Jones", with the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Field day.

At 9.20pm Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, went to U.S.S. "Paul Jones" and Midshipman J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, went in the towed boats as umpires for the record torpedo practice of U.S.S. "Paul Jones", and that vessel commenced her record torpedo practice.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Under way on range, towing target for record torpedo practice of U.S.S. "Paul Jones".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 83° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way and went alongside of U.S.S. "Saturn".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at double time.

Under way on range until it became too dark for U.S.S. "Paul Jones" to hold further torpedo practice.

Stood in and anchored near previous berth in Man-of-War Cove at 6.35pm, in 11¼ fathoms of water, with port anchor and 30 fathoms of chain outside.

Anchorage bearings: light S72°W (per standard compass), [Cape] San Lazaro N51°W (per standard compass), ship's head North by West (per standard compass).

Secured main engines and steering engine, and banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C.

Umpires returned on board.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and anchored near flagship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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14 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Turned steam on steering engine and turned over main engines at 7.45am.

Reported ready for getting under way at 7.55am.

Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 7.44am and went on board U.S.S. "Paul Jones" as umpire for record torpedo practice.

Warrant Machinist W.R. Crofton, U.S. Navy, reported on board at 7.50am from U.S.S. "Charleston" as an additional umpire in connection with the torpedo practice of U.S.S. "Paul Jones".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to West.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 8.00am and stood out to torpedo range.

Made two standardization runs and one record run.

Stood in and went alongside the collier at 10.30am.

Secured main engines and banked fires under [in in log-book] B and C boilers at 11.20am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 14^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
386 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Credit
167 pounds	Veal	Heaney	Credit

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15 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Lat 24.64, Long -112.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NW to West to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer rising.

By order of the Commanding Officer, C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, the unexpired portion of his sentence having been revoked.

Commenced coaling at 6.00am.

Took on board 19 tons during watch.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Crew engaged at coaling ship.

Medical Inspector J.E. Gardner, U.S. Navy, Fleet Surgeon, Paymaster's Inspector E.D. Ryan, U.S. Navy, Fleet Paymaster, and Lieutenant-Commander T.W. Kinkaid, U.S. Navy, Fleet Engineer, reported aboard in obedience to orders from the Commander-in-Chief and inspected the respective departments.

At 11.50am the Commanding Officer left the ship officially and reported on board the flagship in obedience to signal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Crew engaged at coaling ship.

Lieutenant R.F. Zogbaum Jr., U.S. Navy, reported aboard and held a survey of broken and missing articles in the Construction and Repair, and Equipment Departments.

Assistant Surgeons T.G. Foster, U.S. Navy, and E.U. Reed reported aboard and held a medical survey.

Received stores in the Paymaster's Department as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Crew engaged at coaling till 5.00pm, when we finished, having taken on board 276 tons.

At 4.05pm U.S.S. "Preble" left U.S.S. "Saturn" and anchored.

Received in the Engineer's Department: 200 gallons of lubricating oil from U.S.S. "Charleston"; and 50 gallons of lard oil from the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn".

By order of the Commander-in-Chief the following named men were this day transferred to U.S.S. "Charleston", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: J.J. Clansey, Chief Gunner's Mate; W.J. Burns, Seaman; F.R. Bailey, Seaman; J.R. Enos, Seaman; William Levy, Ship's Cook Fourth-class; and M.P. McInerny [McInary in log-book], Machinist's Mate Second-class.

Ship's draft after coaling 16 feet 2 inches aft and 14 feet 4 inches forward.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Light to gentle breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 15^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
543 pounds	Fresh beef	Heaney [Heeney in log-book]	Credit
8200 pounds	Flour	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
2596 pounds	Sugar	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
648 pounds	Butter	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
162 gallons	Beans	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
1696 pounds	Tinned vegetables	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
30 pounds	Hops	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
880 pounds	Lard	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
500 pounds	Coffee	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
45 gallons	Catsup	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
1392 pounds	Corned beef	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
250 pounds	Biscuit	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
500 pounds	Rice	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
480 pounds	Salmon	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
400 pounds	Macaroni	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
82½ gallons	Syrup	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
182 pounds	Cheese	Fleet Paymaster	Contract
8 barrels	Ham	Fleet Paymaster	Contract

THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN
Operations in Central American waters

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16 April 1907

At anchor in Magdalena Bay, Mexico, [and at sea, making passage to Acapulco, Mexico]

Lat 24.18, Long -111.67

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 5.45am cast off from U.S.S. "Saturn" and anchored with port anchor in 10 fathoms of water and 25 fathoms of chain.

Hoisted in all boats and made preparations for getting under way.

At 7.25am got under way and stood out on various courses, the Captain conning.

Ship's draft 16 feet 3 inches aft, 14 feet 4 inches forward.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Put patent log over at 9.00am, reading zero, and set course S59°E.

At ten o'clock set clocks ahead 35 minutes.

Point Tosco on the bow at 11.05am, patent log [reading] 17.5, on the beam at 11.23am, patent log 21.5, distant 4.0 miles.

Average steam pressure 131 [pounds], average revolutions port 93.3, starboard 95.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from West and WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S59°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Cleaning ship.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 135 pounds, average revolutions starboard 105.2, port 104.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair, with haze on horizon.

Moderate sea.

Moderate to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S59°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B and C.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, and closed and opened watertight doors.

High land in sight on port bow part of watch.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions port 104, average revolutions starboard 104.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy second hour.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S59°E (per standard compass).

At 7.10pm sighted a large steamer standing to the Northward.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 104.5, port 104.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S59°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

At 8.35pm sighted Cape San Lucas light one point and a half on the port bow, and at 8.50pm changed course to S63°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.8.

At 10.20pm [Cabo] San Lucas light bore on the port beam, distant 4.4 miles, patent log [reading] 50.6.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 104.5, port 104.

Point Tosco is also known as Cabo Tosco.

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17 April 1907

At sea, making passage from Magdalena Bay to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 21.11, Long -107.78

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 132 [pounds], revolutions starboard 102.0, port 102.6.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from SE to ENE.

Sea smooth.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B and C.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 103.8, port 103.

8am to meridian:

Fair to warm.

Light airs from ENE and South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B and C.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Set clocks ahead 17 minutes at 11.30am.

Average steam 131.1 [pounds], revolutions port 103.2, starboard 103.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as per list [below].

By order of the Commanding Officer P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five days.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 85° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 135 pounds, average revolutions starboard 98.4, port 99.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 100.4, port 100.7.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Sea smooth.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B and C.

Started forced draft blowers at 7.50pm.

Average steam 123 pounds, average revolutions starboard 100.4, port 101.0.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Light breezes from North to NNE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

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[Inserted note]

April 17, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

P.A. Petterson [Pettersson in log-book], Sailmaker's Mate, having intoxicating liquor in possession after returning from liberty, 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

J.G. Fitzgerald, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, using threatening language toward a petty officer, 3 months' restriction.

C.A. Coleman, First-class Fireman, spitting in deck dead light well, 2 hours' extra duty.

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, late hammock, 2 hours' extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, stowing himself away while on anchor watch, 4 hours' extra duty.

L. Goldsborough, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty.

L. Brown, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty.

G.W. Scot, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in luck bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

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18 April 1907

Making passage from Magdalena Bay to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 18.39, Long -103.92

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light breezes from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 102.9, port 103.3.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from North and NE.

Barometer steady.

Sighted land on port beam at 5.30am.

Steaming on course S63°E (per standard compass) until 6.00am, when changed course to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 11.8.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 100.1, port 99.9.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, hazy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE and ESE.

Steaming on course S70°E, under three boilers, A, B and C.

Land in sight occasionally through haze along port side.

Average steam 132.1 [pounds], revolutions port 106.9, starboard 108.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from East to SE.

Barometer falling.

Hauled in patent log at 12.02pm to clear it.

Steaming on course S70°E (per standard compass) until 12.10pm, when changed to S76°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 78.8.

Exercised all divisions at signals.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 104.9, port 105.3.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S76°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

Land in sight along port beam.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

At 5.40pm sighted a large German steamer on the port bow, standing to NW.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 107.9, port 107.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 107.9, port 107.8.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Sea smooth.

Steaming on course S76°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B and C.

Average steam 128.1, revolutions starboard 107.4, port 107.7.

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19 April 1907

Making passage from Magdalena Bay to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.85, Long -99.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S76°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 103.8, port 104.3.

4am to 8am:

Fair, hazy last half of watch.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S76°E (per standard compass), using boilers A, B and C.

At 5.10am changed course to S35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.4.

At 6.30am changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.9.

Land in sight on port beam.

At 5.00am sighted a Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer on port bow, standing to the NW.

Set clocks ahead 16 minutes at 7.00am.

Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions port 106.4, starboard 105.8.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from East, West by South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, A, B and C, on courses East, N50°E and various, Captain conning.

Took in patent log at 9.00am, reading 26.6.

Called all hands at 9.10am.

Anchored the ship at 9.34am, with port anchor in 14 fathoms of water and 30 fathoms of chain outside, in Acapulco, Mexico.

Bearings from anchorage: Fort San Diego N4°E (per standard compass), [One] Rock S81°W (per standard compass), lighthouse N8°W (per standard compass).

The Captain rated W.J. Morris and P.M. Little as per memo [below].

Draft forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs to gentle breeze from SW.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

First lighter came alongside with 900 bags at 3.00pm and coaling commenced.

Second lighter with 1200 bags alongside at 3.30pm.

P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, was released from the brig and restored to duty to coal ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW and West.

Barometer rising.

Coaling continued.

Third lighter with 440 bags alongside at 4.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

April 19^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer, W.J. Morris, Ordinary Seaman, and P. M. Little, Ordinary Seaman, were rated Seaman from April 18^th, 1907.

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20 April 1907

At anchor in the harbor of Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.85, Long -99.90

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling.

Began stowing deck load.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 400 pounds of beef.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Went ahead with coaling at 8.15am.

Finished coaling at 11.00am and sent lighters ashore, having taken on board 125 tons of Cardiff coal.

Took aboard 5000 gallons of fresh water from water lighter.

Received on board for the general mess: 80 dozen fresh eggs.

The Mexican Commandante and his aide, with an interpreter, called officially on the Commanding Officer, and on his departure at 11.30am a salute of seven guns was fired, with the Mexican national ensign at the fore.

The salute was answered with seven guns by the fort.

U.S.S. "Princeton" fired a salute of seven guns at 11.55am, on the departure of the Commandante and party from that ship.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 7 inches.

Sent mail for U.S.S. "Chicago" and U.S.S. "Boston" to U.S.S. "Princeton".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from West to SW and calm.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engines at 12.40pm and turned steam on steering engine.

Cleaned up the ship.

Got under way at 1.10pm, stood out of the harbor through Boca Grande on various course, under boilers A, B and C, with the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Put over patent log at 1.38pm, reading 0.0, and set course S45°E (per standard compass).

At 1.47pm, patent log [reading] 1.4, changed course to S61°E (per standard compass).

At 2.00pm, patent log [reading] 4.4, changed course to S73°E (per standard compass).

At 3.58pm slowed to slow speed and commenced swinging ship for deviation of the compasses.

Land in sight on port hand.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 87° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Hauled in patent log at 4.00pm, reading 26.9.

Slowed to slow speed and commenced to swing ship [for compass deviation].

Finished swinging at 5.33pm and put over patent log, reading 26.9.

Set course S72°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 100, port 100.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and warm, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S76°E (per standard compass) throughout the watch.

Average steam 132.2 pounds, revolutions starboard 103.3, port 103.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer rising first part, then steady.

Steaming on course S72°E (per standard compass) until 10.55pm, when changed course to S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.

At 10.15pm took sounding, no bottom at 50 [fathoms], patent log [reading] 74.4.

Average steam 135 pounds, revolutions starboard 102.8, port 102.8.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 20^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
400 pounds	Fresh beef		Cash
80 dozen	Eggs		Cash

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21 April 1907

Making passage between Acapulco, Mexico, and Amapala, Honduras

Lat 15.70, Long -96.00

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to clear, hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S80°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B and C.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 104.5, port 105.2.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S80°E until 4.05am, when changed to S88°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 44.

At 7.30am sighted Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer standing to the North and West.

Average steam 133.1 [pounds], revolutions starboard 106.6, port 107.1.

8am to meridian:

Hazy.

Calm to gentle breeze from SW and South.

Barometer steady.

Passed Port Angeles light at 8.50am.

Changed course to N70°E at 9.00am, patent log reading 1.3.

Sighted German steamer "Uarda" at 9.10am on starboard bow, heading in a Westerly direction.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Changed course to N62°E at 10.52am, patent log reading 21.8.

Set clocks ahead 13 minutes at 11.20am.

Changed course to N58°E at 12.00pm, patent log reading 32.0.

Average steam 126.1 pounds, revolutions port 100.1, starboard 99.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy about the horizon.

Calm to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Passed Estrete Island abeam, at 2.48pm, distant 2.7 miles.

Steaming on course N58°E (per standard compass) until 3.40pm, when changed course to N43°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 71.4.

Sighted Salina Cruz light at 3.30pm, two points on port bow.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 88° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming across the Gulf of Tehuantepec toward Salina Cruz on course N43°E (per standard compass) until 5.12pm, when Salina Cruz lighthouse bore on port beam, distant 2 miles, patent log [reading] 88.6, when changed course to S84°E (per standard compass).

Hoisted colors at 4.48pm, and hauled them down at 5.23pm.

Signaled with signal station near lighthouse as per Signal Record Book.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 100.3, port 102.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S84°E (per standard compass).

At 7.20pm sighted a white light abaft port beam.

Average steam 127 [pounds], revolutions starboard 102.6, port 106.9.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy, lightning first hour.

Light airs from ESE to calm, to light airs from East by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S84°E (per standard compass).

At 11.27pm changed course to S55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.5.

At 11.35pm sighted La Puerta light 1 point abaft port beam, patent log [reading] 64.2.

At 11.39pm took casting with sounding machine, let out 50 fathoms of wire, bottom at 22 fathoms, fine gray sand.

Average steam 132 [pounds], revolutions starboard 96.9, port 96.7.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

Estrete Island is also known as Islas Estrete.

Gulf of Tehuantepec is also known as Golfo de Tehuantepec.

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22 April 1907

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Amapala, Honduras

Lat 14.50, Long -92.25

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling slightly.

Steaming on course S55°E (per standard compass).

Struck coal below during watch.

Average steam 122 pounds, revolutions starboard 99.3, port 99.8.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast and cloudy, lightning first part of watch.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S55°E (per standard compass), under boilers A, B and C, until 6.49am, when changed course to S63°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 41.8.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 95.4, port 93.2.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with occasional rain, to fair.

Light airs from NW and ENE.

Barometer steady.

Changed course to S66°E (per standard compass) at 8.00am, patent log reading 34.6.

Changed course to S72°E at 8.30am, patent log [reading] 37.6.

Passed San Benito [San Bonito in log-book] abeam at 10.23am, distant 5.5 miles, patent log [reading] 79.0.

Changed course to S60°E at 11.00am, patent log [reading] 85.8.

Set clocks ahead 16 minutes at 11.20am.

Put helm hard over and changed course to N72°E to run into Ocos to examine some steamers.

Found Kosmos [Line] steamer "Sesostris" aground on the beach high up.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Aztec" lying off the beach, apparently preparing to endeavor to aid the "Sesostris".

Set course S55°E (per standard compass) at 12 o'clock and stood off, patent log [reading] 93.3.

Average steam 125 [pounds], revolutions port 90.9, starboard 91.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from ENE and South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S55°E (per standard compass).

Passed Ocos pier abeam at 12.05pm, distant 1.8 miles.

Changed course to S45°E at 12.18pm, patent log reading 96.3.

At 1.22pm changed course to S78°E (per standard compass).

At 1.55pm sighted Champerico pier on port bow, and a large American and German steamer anchored there.

At 2.08pm Champerico pier bore on the port beam, distant 2.2 miles, patent log [reading] 16.8.

At 2.30pm changed course to S48°E (per standard compass) to clear [Rio] Samala breakers, patent log [reading] 20.9, and at 2.35pm changed course to S45°E (per standard compass), patent log 21.9.

At 3.00pm [Rio] Samala breakers abeam, and at 3.24pm changed course to S78°E (per standard compass), patent log 31.0.

Sighted [Laguneta] Sesecapa on port bow at 3.33pm, and at 4.00pm [Laguneta] Sesecapa bore on port beam, distant 3.4 miles.

Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions port 97.5, starboard 90.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S78°E (per standard compass) until 4.44pm, when changed course to S75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 46.1.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Passed Tecojate [Ticajote in log-book] village abeam at 5.50pm, distant 1.1 miles.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 98.7, port 97.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy on horizon.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Sea smooth.

Steaming on course S75°E (per standard compass), with land in sight on port hand until dark.

Average steam 135 pounds, revolutions starboard 98.6, port 97.8.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East to SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S75°E (per standard compass) until 8.30pm, when changed to S73°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.9.

At 9.00pm changed course to S78°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.2.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 94.3, port 93.5.

San Benito is also known as Puerto Madero.

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23 April 1907

Making passage between Acapulco, Mexico, and Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.07, Long -88.45

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, hazy and misty.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S78°E (per standard compass) till 2.10am, when changed course to S86°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.0.

Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions starboard 94.1, port 94.6.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, hazy about the horizon.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S86°E (per standard compass).

At 7.40am sighted land on the port beam, distant about 10 miles.

Average steam 128.3 pounds, revolutions starboard 88.3, port 88.5.

8am to meridian:

Hazy.

Light airs from ENE to gentle breeze from SE.

Barometer steady.

Rio Lempa abeam at 9.45am, patent log [reading] 26.6, distant 4 miles.

Took soundings at 10.00 o'clock, bottom at 9 fathoms, patent log [reading] 29.4.

Changed course to S80°E at 10.20am, patent log [reading] 32.7.

Sighted steamer one point on port bow at 10.30am.

Took soundings at 11.00 o'clock, bottom at 3 fathoms, patent log [reading] 39.9.

Took soundings at 11.15am, bottom at 10 fathoms, patent log [reading] 42.6.

Sighted a wreck on [Rio] Lempa shoals, apparently a schooner-rigged steamer.

Set clocks ahead 16 minutes at 11.20am.

Lempa shoals entrance abeam at 11.40am.

Passed the Kosmos [Line] steamer "Neko", anchored off the entrance to Lempa shoals at 11.45am.

Changed course to N80°E at 12.00 o'clock.

Average steam 127 [pounds], revolutions port 93.2, starboard 93.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N80°E (per standard compass) until 2.13pm, when changed to N73°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 69.7.

At 3.05pm changed course to N50°E, patent log [reading] 78.4.

Passed Amapala Point abeam at 3.20pm, distant 1.7 miles.

Stood into Fonseca Bay, and at 3.45pm sighted U.S.S. "Chicago" and U.S.S. "Boston" at anchor near Tigre Island.

Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions starboard 92.9, port 92.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N50°E (per standard compass) in Fonseca Bay till 4.15pm, then steered various courses, Captain conning, until 4.30pm, when anchored with starboard anchor in 7½ fathoms of water and 35 fathoms of chain, on the starboard bow of U.S.S. "Chicago", distant 400 yards, and obtained the following bearings (per standard compass): right tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] S9°E, left tangent Meanguera Island N54°E, ship's head East (per standard compass).

Hauled in patent log at 4.15pm, reading 89.4.

At 4.45pm the Captain left the ship and called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Chicago".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 89° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Draft of ship at anchor 16 feet 3 inches aft, 14 feet forward.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from SW and South.

Barometer steady.

At 10.20pm U.S.S. "Chicago" and U.S.S. "Boston" got under way and stood out.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Amapala Point is also known as Punta de Amapala.

Tigre Island is also known as Isla del Tigre.

Meanguera Island is also known as Isla Meanguera.

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24 April 1907

At anchor off Tigre Island, Honduras

Lat 13.23, Long -87.69

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy last hour.

Calm to light breezes from SW to light airs from East, to light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair, hazy.

Gentle breeze to light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Sent Ensign Johnson [Jr.] in steamer to sound channel to anchorage off Amapala.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from SW to South to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Called all hands up anchor at 1.00pm.

Stood in and anchored off Amapala in 6½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain at the wildcat.

Bearings of pier S29°E and distant 500 yards.

Pratique was asked for and granted.

The American Consul came aboard at 3.40pm.

F. Brown, Seaman, received acting appointment as Coxswain.

Draft of ship aft 16 feet 3 inches, forward 14 feet.

Boiler A disconnected at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy.

Gentle breeze to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The Consul left the ship at 4.05pm, received a salute of 5 guns, ensign hoisted at the fore.

The shore battery at Amapala apparently mistook the salute and fired one in return.

The Captain visited the Consul officially.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The soldiers ashore were raising a great disturbance during the watch, with occasional shots being fired.

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25 April 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning day.

The Commandante of the port made official call on the Captain, and upon his departure at 9.25am [this ship] fired a salute of seven guns, with the Honduran ensign at the fore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW and SW.

Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW and South.

Barometer steady, then rising last part [of watch].

The Captain left the ship and made official calls on the local Provisional Governor and the Commandante of the port.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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26 April 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The Nicaraguan steamer "Momotombo" came in and anchored at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from East and East by North.

Barometer rising.

Began tarring down the rigging.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from East to South.

Barometer falling.

Crew at work tarring rigging and painting ship.

Stopped the flushing pump from 8.00am to 9.00am to make repairs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light breezes from South to SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued painting ship.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 87° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

At 4.30pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to call on the American Consul.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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27 April 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The Nicaraguan ship "Momotombo" got under way at 3.45am and stood out to sea.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

At 7.30am sighted U.S.S. "Princeton" standing into Gulf of Fonseca [Fonseca Gulf in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

At 8.19am U.S.S. "Princeton" anchored.

At 9.20am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.

At 9.24am the Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" ["Ancela" in log-book] stood in and anchored.

At 10.49am U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way and stood out.

Transferred the following stores from the Paymaster's Department of this ship to U.S.S. "Princeton": 240 pounds of corned beef; and 96 pounds of salmon.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from East to light airs, to light breezes from West and WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

At 3.20pm the port commenced firing a salute of 19 guns.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Gentle to light breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.30pm.

Gulf of Fonseca is also known as Golfo de Fonseca.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 27^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh fruit		Cash

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28 April 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.50am.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

At 5.40am the steamer with second cutter in tow left for La Union, Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, in charge.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from East and West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Captain inspected the ship.

Received in the Paymaster's Department: 214 pounds of beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs to gentle breeze from West.

Barometer falling.

The steamer returned from La Union at 1.30pm.

P.M. Little, Seaman, and F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy.

Moderate breezes to gentle breezes to light airs from West and SW.

P.M. Little, Seaman, and F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, returned to the ship at 6.00pm, were called to the mast and declared prisoners at large to await further action by the Captain.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 88° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from SW and NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

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29 April 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE and East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from East and SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.20am.

The tide changed to flood at 9.30am, swinging toward Amapala.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

The Nicaraguan gunboat "Momotombo" came in and anchored at 5.30pm.

Tide changed to ebb at 6.00pm, stern of ship swinging away from Amapala.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Began transferring soldiers from the "Momotombo" to the beach.

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[Inserted note]

April 29^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

R.G. Kenney, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty.

G.B. Gibson, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty.

M.B. Swinburne, Oiler, out of uniform, 4 hours' extra duty.

C. Nicholson, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty.

G.R. Darby, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, losing belaying pin overboard, 2 hours' extra duty.

T.E. Emmertson, Shipwright, disrespectful to Chief Master-at-Arms, 6 hours' extra duty.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 1 hour's extra duty.

C.C. Asimus [Asiius in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 1 hour's extra duty.

P.B. Metz, Coal Passer, late hammock, 1 hour's extra duty.

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 1 hour's extra duty.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, blanket in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

E.V. Trucks, Seaman, neglect of duty, 4 hours' extra duty.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, shirking from gun brightwork, 2 hours' extra duty.

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, failing to return on time to market boat at La Union, Honduras, as ordered, 3 months' restriction.

P.M. Little, Seaman, failing to return on time to market boat at La Union, Honduras, as ordered, 3 months' restriction.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

April 29^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
30 dozen	Eggs	M. McCray [sic]	Cash

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30 April 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The enlistment of E. Frescoln, Coxswain, expired this day.

Hoisted port anchor and let go starboard anchor, veering to 30 fathoms.

The port anchor had a round turn of the chain in the stock when hove in.

Broke out magazines forward and aft, and chipped and red leaded double bottom compartments A-99 and D-99.

Ship swung away from shore to flood tide at 10.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

A steamer flying the German flag was sighted standing toward La Union.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and inspected bedding.

At 4.05pm J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, left the running boat at the wharf without authority, having been in the same without authority, as part of the crew, and at 4.45pm a reward of $10.00 each was taken ashore.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, and a maximum temperature of 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Restowed magazines.

Number 6 6-inch gun was cleaned, ready for bronzing.

Swung stern away from the village to ebb tide at 6.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Hoisted out steam launch.

LOGS FOR MAY 1907

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1 May 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer rising.

The steam launch left the ship at 5.20am for La Union, with Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, in charge.

Swung to ebb tide, stern away from village, at 5.30am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from East to SW.

Barometer steady.

A.J. Hunter, Boatswain's Mate First-class, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

At 8.04am the Nicaraguan gunboat "Momotombo" got under way and stood out to sea.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, absentees: J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman.

Exercised all divisions with small arm instruction.

At 10.25am J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, and J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, were delivered on board by a police authority of Amapala, and a reward of ten dollars was paid in each case.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 10.55am, stern swinging away from village.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Held bag inspection at 1.30pm.

Delivered specifications for Summary Court Martial to J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, and J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman.

By order of the Commanding Officer these men were placed in confinement in double irons to await trial.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.15pm, no absentees.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 5.15pm, stern swinging away from city.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning first part [of watch].

Light airs from SSW to SW, to calm.

Barometer rising.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 11.35pm, stern swinging toward village.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 1^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
30 dozen	Eggs	M. McCray [sic]	Cash

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2 May 1907

At anchor, Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy to fair.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail Steamship [Company steamer] "City of Sydney" stood in and came to anchor at 6.30am.

Sent boarding officer.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 5.10am, stern swinging away from village.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from East and SW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Commenced taking yearly inventory of all boat gear.

At 11.55am the tide changed from ebb to flood, stern swinging away from the village.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.25pm the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Sydney" got under way and stood out.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Swung to ebb tide at 7.20pm, stern swung away from village.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from North and NE.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [not signed], Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
33 dozen	Eggs	M. McCray [sic]	Cash

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3 May 1907

At anchor, Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and stormy looking weather.

Light airs from East, SW and SE.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 12.30am, stern swinging away from village.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from SE and NE.

Barometer rising.

At 7.00am a large steamer stood in the Gulf of Fonseca and went to La Union.

Swung to ebb tide at 6.10am, stern swinging away from village.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from East, SW and South.

Barometer steady.

A Summary Court Martial was convened aboard at 10.00 o'clock, Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, as senior member, to try J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman.

C.L. Woodard, Ordinary Seaman, and A.Y. Long were rated as per memorandum [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 12.45pm, stern swinging away from the village.

The Captain held mast at 1.15pm, punishments awarded as per memorandum [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Yearly inventory in Departments of Equipment, and Construction and Repair has been completed this day.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, hazy.

Gentle breezes from SW and NW.

Barometer steady.

Gulf of Fonseca is also known as Golfo de Fonseca.

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[Inserted note]

May 3^rd, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.L. Woodard, Ordinary Seaman, was rated Seaman, and A. Y. Long, Machinist's Mate First-class, was recommended for a permanent appointment as such.

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[Inserted note, top part obscured]

May 3^rd, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, allowing another person to take his place in the running boat without authority, 1 month's restriction.

G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in the lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, dirty and filthy clothes in bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, dirty and filthy clothes in bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, trading clothing, 4 hours' extra duty.

H.S. Corbett, Ordinary Seaman, trading clothing, 4 hours' extra duty.

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 1 hour's extra duty.

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4 May 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW and East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 1.45am, stern swinging toward village.

4am to 8am:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 7.15am, stern swinging away from city.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Cleaning ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from East, South and SW.

Barometer falling.

Tide changed to flood at 1.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs and light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 8.50pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 4^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
13½ pounds	Baking powder	Smoke	Open purchase

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5 May 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 1.50am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am and held general muster, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Ship swung to ebb tide at 8.00am, stern toward the village.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light breezes from SW and gentle to light breezes from SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Ship swung to flood tide at 2.35pm, stern away from village.

The Nicaraguan gunboat "Quatro de Julio" [possibly "Once de Julio"] stood in and anchored near the end of the pier at 2.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 10.50pm, stern away from village.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 5^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
210 pounds	Fresh meat	Smoke	Open purchase
21 dozen	Eggs	M. McCray [sic]	Cash

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6 May 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and clear.

Light airs from North to SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 3.15am, stern toward village.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Sent the steam launch, with the mail orderly, to La Union at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from East to SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Drilled infantry company.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, was placed in solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for five days, with a full ration on the third day, in pursuance of the sentence of a Summary Court Martial.

Disabled port engine to make quarterly inspection of cylinders.

The steam launch, with mail orderly, returned from La Union at 11.45am.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.00pm, stern swinging away from the village.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Called away all boats for exercise under sail at 2.00pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The following were condemned by the Medical Officer, and were thrown overboard: 1 can tomatoes; 1 can milk; 1 can salmon; and 1 can catsup.

At 2.30pm the wind swung the ship around, stern away from city.

The Nicaraguan troops embarked in scows at 3.45pm, and stood away toward the North end of Sacate Grande Island [Secate Grande Island in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and served out clean bags.

Publish proceedings and findings of Summary Court Martial in the cases of J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, and J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman.

Sentence mitigated and approved as per memorandum attached [below].

At 5.20pm the Nicaraguan gunboat "Quatro de Julio" [possibly "Once de Julio"] got under way and stood out to sea.

At 7.30pm tested night signal gear and searchlights.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to clear.

Light airs from South to East to calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 10.00pm, stern swinging away from village.

Sacate Grande Island is also known as Isla Zacata Grande.

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[Inserted note]

May 6^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Promulgated sentences of Summary Court Martial in the following cases.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, leaving a running boat without authority and remaining absent until May 1^st, 1907, when delivered on board by a police officer of Amapala, Honduras.

Sentence of Summary Court Martial: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for ten days, with full ration every third day, and to lose all pay, except ten cents per day, for sixty days, total loss of pay amounting to thirty-two dollars ($32.00).

Loss of pay reduced to fifteen dollars ($15.00) and as mitigated respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.

Approved May 5^th, 1907, by Senior Officer present.

J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, leaving a running boat without authority and remaining absent until May 1^st, 1907, when delivered on board by a police officer of Amapala, Honduras.

Loss of pay reduced to fifteen dollars ($15.00) and as mitigated respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.

Approved May 5^th, 1907, by Senior Officer present.

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7 May 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from East to ENE.

Barometer rising.

Sighted a steamer outside the entrance of Fonseca Bay at 6.30am, standing to Southward.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 4.40am, stern swinging away from the village.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from East and South.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held infantry drill, company equipped for heavy marching order.

Roused up and overhauled both anchor chains and cleaned chain lockers.

Received for the general mess: 239 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs to light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

The steam launch returned from La Union at 12.00pm, bringing two bags of mail.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Swung to ebb tide at 1.20pm, stern swinging away from village.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy first part of watch, threatening weather last half of watch.

Gentle to light breezes to light airs from the Southwest.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, turned in scrubbed bags.

Ship swung to wind between 4.00pm and 5.00pm, stern swinging away from village.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 7^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [not signed], Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
239 pounds	Fresh meat	Smoke	Open purchase

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8 May 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW and NW.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 1.10am, stern swinging away from village.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 6.00am, stern swinging toward village.

8am to meridian:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

The Minister of War of Honduras visited the Captain officially at 10.00am.

Took in starboard anchor and let go port at 10.40am.

Starboard anchor foul, eleven turns being around all parts.

Ship's head was WSW when port anchor was let go.

Veered to 25 fathoms on port chain.

Tide changed to ebb at 11.45am, stern swinging away from city.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs to gentle breezes from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Para" came in and anchored at 3.45pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Ship swung to flood tide at 6.30am, stern swinging away from village.

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, was released from confinement and restored to duty at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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9 May 1907

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 12.81, Long -87.67

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW to South.

Barometer steady.

C and D boilers connected at 6.30am.

Called all hands up anchor at 7.56am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Light airs from SE, SW and South.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 8.05am and stood out from the anchorage at Amapala.

Steaming on various courses, the Captain at the conn.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had general quarters.

Ship's draft forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

At 11.12am took departure from Cosiguina Point, bearing S80°E (per standard compass), distant 1.6 miles, and set course S39°E (per standard compass), patent log reading zero.

Average steam pressure 131 pounds, port 127 pounds [sic], revolutions starboard 90.1, port 92.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S39°E (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

At 12.36pm slowed starboard engine to half speed on account of a hot rod.

Went ahead full speed starboard engine at 1.00pm, slowed to half speed again at 1.20pm, and went ahead at full speed again at 1.23pm.

At 1.00pm the Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast as per list [below].

Sighted Pacific Mail Steamship [Company] "Barracoutta" ["Baracouta" in log-book] standing up the coast, and passed her on port beam at 2.15pm.

Made signals as per Signal Record Book.

At 3.03pm, patent log [reading] 37.6, Corinto lighthouse bore N71°E (per standard compass), and at 3.58pm it bore N29°E (per standard compass), patent log 46.6, distant 12 miles.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Tested flood cocks, conditions normal.

Maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 136 pounds, revolutions starboard 90.2, port 93.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S39°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Opened and closed watertight doors.

Average steam 137.1 [pounds], revolutions starboard 92.6, port 98.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning last half of watch.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S39°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Average steam 130 [pounds], revolutions starboard 98, port 98.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning occasionally during watch.

Gentle breeze to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S39°E (per standard compass), under three boilers, B, C and D.

Average steam 126 [pounds], revolutions port 98.9, starboard 98.1.

Cosiguina Point is also known as Punta Cosigüina.

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[Inserted note]

May 9^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform at Sunday inspection, 2 hours' extra duty.

G.R. Darby, Ordinary Seaman, not manning boat at drill call, 2 hours' extra duty.

E.V. Trucks, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 6 hours' extra duty.

E.V. Trucks, Seaman, disregard of orders, 1 month's restriction.

D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty.

D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, 1 month's restriction.

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10 May 1907

At sea, making passage from Amapala, Honduras, to Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Lat 9.71, Long -85.44

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Light airs to light breezes from SE and South by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S39°E (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 132.5 pounds, revolutions starboard 95.5, port 96.5.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S39°E (per standard compass) until 5.35am, when changed course to S36°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.1.

At 5.52am Santa Catalina Islands [Island in log-book] bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 91.0, and at 6.25am they [it in log-book] bore abeam, distant 5.7 miles, patent log 96.7.

At 6.25am, patent log [reading] 96.7, changed course to S30°E (per standard compass).

At 7.04am Point Velas bore on port beam, distant 2.7 miles.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 93.9, port 93.4.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S30°E (per standard compass) until 8.00am, when changed to S28°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.7.

At 10.00am changed course to S67°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 34.5.

Passed a sailing ship, full rigged, at anchor close ashore at 9.00am.

Field day.

Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions starboard 95.5, port 95.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling part of watch.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S67°E (per standard compass).

Stopped port engine at 12.40pm, and slowed to half speed on starboard engine at 12.45pm.

Went ahead slow on port engine at 12.48pm, and at 12.54pm went full speed ahead with both engines.

At 1.48pm changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.2.

At 2.19pm Blanco Island bore on port beam, distant 1.1 miles, patent log [reading] 76.6, at same time changed course to N41°E (per standard compass), patent log 76.6.

At 2.52pm slowed port engine to half speed, there being water in the cylinders, went ahead at full speed with port engine at 3.44pm.

At 3.40pm changed course to N36°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.4.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 99.5, port 84.2.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N36°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Took in patent log at 4.41pm, reading 2.5.

Changed course to N9°E at 4.45pm.

Passed German steamer "Sais" standing out at 5.10pm.

Called all hands bring ship to anchor at 5.20pm.

Courses various, Captain conning.

Anchored at 5.55pm in 7 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain on starboard anchor.

Ship's bearings: [Isla] Pan de Azucar S56°W, end of pier N70°W, lighthouse WNW [WSW in log-book].

Sent whaleboat with Ensign Johnson and the doctor to get pratique and bring off Consul.

Draft of ship aft 16 feet 3 inches, forward 12 feet 8 inches.

The American Representative paid an official visit to the Captain at 7.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ESE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Two passengers came aboard, Mr. W.S. Valentine and Mr. Juan P. Rodriguez Moreira, and two servants, Presentacion Gracia and Terencia Ortes.

Santa Catalina Islands are also known as Islas Santa Catalina.

Point Velas is also known as Cabo Velas.

Blanco Island is also known as Isla Cabo Blanco.

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11 May 1907

At anchor off Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America, [and at sea]

Lat 9.58, Long -85.00

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from WNW to calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Fired a salute of twenty-one guns, with the Coast Rican flag at the main, a salute of twenty-one guns was fired on shore in return.

Got under way at 8.25am and stood out from Puntarenas [Punta Arenas in log-book] on various courses, the Captain at the conn.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, revolutions starboard 82.5, port, 82.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Standing out of the Gulf of Nicoya on course S34°W (per standard compass) until 12.30pm, when changed course to S22°W (per standard compass).

At 12.52pm changed course to N68°W (per standard compass), put over patent log, reading zero, and took departure from left tangent of Blanco Island bearing on starboard beam and distant one mile.

Started the two after fireroom blowers at 1.00pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 131.1 pounds, revolutions starboard 90.1, port 86.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West to light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N68°W (per standard compass) until 4.45pm, when changed to N35°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.9.

Passed Point Guiones abeam at 5.15pm, distant 4 miles, patent log reading 44.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and inspected ditty boxes.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 100.3, port 99.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, lightning last hour.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N35°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 109.5, port 110.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

At 10.05pm sighted a South bound steamer, supposed to be Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Para".

At 10.14pm changed course to N45°W, patent log reading 3.6.

Steered various courses around to Westward, Captain conning, in an endeavor to speak to steamer.

Resumed course N35°W (per standard compass) at 10.55pm, patent log [reading] 9.6.

Average steam 121.1 [pounds], revolutions port 101.4, starboard 103.4.

Gulf of Nicoya is also known as Golfo de Nicoya.

Point Guiones is also known as Punta Guiones.

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12 May 1907

At sea, making passage from Puntarenas [Punta Arenas in log-book], Costa Rica, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.47, Long -87.17

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW and NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N35°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 98.1, port 97.1.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Sea smooth.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N35°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

Land in sight on starboard hand after daylight.

At 6.22pm Cape Desolado bore N65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.4.

Average steam 126 pounds, revolutions starboard 103.6, port 104.1.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N35°W until 8.44am, when changed to N15°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 17.4.

At 9.07am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log reading 21.3.

Sighted Cardon Island [Carfon Island in log-book] light at 9.40am and stood in toward it on various courses.

Hauled in patent log at 9.45am, reading 29.2.

Stood into Corinto harbor and came to anchor at 10.35am.

Got up anchor and came to anchor again at 10.55am.

Anchorage bearings: Cardon Island [Carfon Island in log-book] light S84°W, Castanon [Canternan in log-book] bluff S36°W, ship's head SW.

Anchored in 8 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain on starboard anchor.

Ship's draft aft 15 feet 11 inches, forward 12 feet 4 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

The Pacific Mail Steamship [Company steamer] "City of Para" got under way at 12.10pm and stood out to sea.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.35pm, stern swinging away from the city.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, lightning.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.15pm, stern swinging toward the city.

Cape Desolado is also known as Cabo Desolado.

Castanon bluff is probably a reference to Monte Dona Paula.

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13 May 1907

At anchor in Corinto harbor, Nicaragua

Lat 12.47, Long -87.17

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW to East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 4.30am, stern swinging towards the village.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from East and South.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held physical drill, with arms.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for ten days, with full ration every third day.

The German steamer "Memphis" got under way at 8.30am and went alongside the dock.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 1.15pm, took up all ditty boxes and redistributed them with proper numbers.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Swung to ebb tide at 4.55pm, stern swinging toward the village.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair, lightning [lightening in log-book].

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Swung to flood tide at 11.30pm, stern swinging towards the village.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 13^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh meat	C. Schmidt	Open purchase
35 dozen	Eggs	C. Schmidt	Open purchase
700 pounds	Ice	T.M. Solomon	Open purchase

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14 May 1907

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.47, Long -87.17

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book] during watch.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair, lightning first hour of watch.

Light airs from SE and East.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 4.30am, stern swinging towards the village.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Swung to flood tide at 11.45am, stern swinging toward village.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

The American Consul visited the Captain officially at 1.20pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Lightning during last hour.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book] first hour of watch.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 14^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh meat	C. Schmidt	Open purchase
40 dozen	Eggs	C. Schmidt	Open purchase

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] F.D. Pryor, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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15 May 1907

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.47, Long -87.17

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book] first hour of watch.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book] during watch.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

The Commandante [of Corinto] visited the Captain officially at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Upon the departure of the Commandante of Corinto a salute of seven guns was fired, with the Nicaraguan ensign at the fore.

Fired a salute of twenty-one guns, with the Nicaraguan ensign at the main.

A salute of twenty-one guns was fired on shore in return.

The American Minister to Guatemala came on board.

Sent boarding officer to S.S. "San Juan".

Sent the Chief Boatswain's Mate with working party to lend assistance to S.S. "San Juan".

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Upon the departure of the American Minister to Guatemala fired a salute of 15 guns, with the American ensign at the fore.

The Captain left the ship and made official call on the local Commandante.

A salute of 7 guns was fired on shore.

The S.S. "San Juan" was afloat at 2.20pm, and came in and anchored at 2.47pm.

The German steamer "Memphis" left the harbor at 4.25pm.

Tide changed to ebb at 5.45pm, stern swinging away from city.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Received one coal lighter along port side.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 11.15pm, stern swinging away from town.

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16 May 1907

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.47, Long -87.17

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from SW and NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East and SE.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed to ebb at 5.30am, stern swinging toward town.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Acapulco" came in and anchored at 5.30am.

Began coaling at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Coaling ship from two lighters on port side.

Finished coaling at 11.00am, having taken on board 42.5 tons.

Draft forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Steam formed in boilers A and B at 10.00am.

Connected up boilers A and B at 11.00am.

On the departure of the United States Consul from the ship at 11.00am, a salute of seven guns was fired, with the United States ensign at the fore masthead.

Hoisted and secured boats for sea and made preparation for getting under way.

Swung to flood tide at 11.50am, stern toward the city.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Turned over main engines at 12.35pm, and turned steam on steering engine.

Took a pilot on board at 12.50pm.

Received for the general mess: 800 pounds ice.

Got under way under boilers A, B and C at 1.12pm and stood out of Corinto harbor on various courses, with the pilot at the conn.

Stopped and dropped pilot at 1.40pm.

The starboard anchor had a half turn of chain around the stock when hove in and this was cleared.

Put over patent log at 2.02pm, reading zero, set course N35°E (per standard compass) and took departure from Candon Island lighthouse bearing S35°E (per standard compass) and distant one mile.

Tested flood cocks and inspected magazines, conditions normal and a maximum temperature of 91° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

Draft forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 97.1, port 97.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S35°E (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam 133 pounds, revolutions starboard 103, port 103.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear, lightning [lightening in log-book].

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S35°E (per standard compass).

At 8.00pm changed course to S34°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.2.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 100, port 100.5.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book] first hour of watch.

Gentle to moderate to gentle breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S34°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions port 103.1, starboard 103.6.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 16^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
500 pounds	Fresh meat	C. Schmidt	Open purchase
60 dozen	Eggs	C. Schmidt	Open purchase

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17 May 1907

At sea making passage from Corinto, Nicaragua, to Puntarenas [Punta Arenas in log-book], Costa Rica

Lat 9.60, Long -85.25

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from East, NE and NNE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S34°E (per standard compass).

Took sounding at 3.15am, no bottom at 58 fathoms, with 100 fathoms of wire out.

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 98.8, port 99.2.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light breezes from SE to ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S34°E (per standard compass) until 5.33pm, when changed course to S46°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.7.

Sighted Cape Velas on port bow at daybreak, distant about 15 miles.

At 7.34am Cape Guiones bore S75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 86.0.

Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 97.5, port 98.4.

8am to meridian:

Fair, hazy first part [of watch].

Light airs to light breezes from East to SE.

Barometer falling.

At 8.00am changed course from S46°E (per standard compass) to S67°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 90.7.

Steamed on this course throughout watch.

Passed Point Guiones [Point Guios in log-book] abeam at 8.55am, distant 3.7 miles.

Average steam pressure 127.2 [pounds], revolutions starboard 95.8, port 95.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs to light to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S67°E (per standard compass), till 12.54pm, when Blanco Island bore on port beam, distant 0.8 miles, patent log reading 40.6, when put helm over, keeping Blanco Island abeam till 12.58pm, when set course N40°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.6.

Hauled in patent log at 2.55pm, reading 61.5.

At same time changed course to N55°E (per standard compass) and then steered various courses in the Gulf of Nicoya, the Captain conning.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as per list [below].

Average steam 125 [pounds], revolutions starboard 90, port 89.8.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Moderate breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Called all hands bring ship to anchor at 4.05pm.

Anchored ship at 4.15pm in 7 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain on port anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: Isla Pan de Azucar [Pan de Azucai in log-book] S56°W (per standard compass), end of pier N71°W (per standard compass), ship's head West.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 5 inches.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Swung to ebb tide at 6.30pm, stern going around via South and West.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book] last half of watch.

Gentle breezes to light airs from ESE and South.

Barometer steady.

Cape Velas is also known as Cabo Velas.

Cape Guiones is also known as Punta Guiones.

Blanco Island is also known as Isla Cabo Blanco.

Gulf of Nicoya is also known as Golfo de Nicoya.

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[Inserted note]

May 17^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

M.W. Roper, Ordinary Seaman, not answering sweepers', 1 hour's extra duty.

J.F. Eckardt, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

C. Ramsey, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

G.B. Gibson, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

G.R. Darby, Ordinary Seaman, not cleaning standing lights, 2 hours' extra duty.

P.F. Strum, Coal Passer, disregarding orders, wearing dungarees in steamer, 1 month's restriction.

H.C. Martin, Second-class Fireman, disregarding orders, wearing dungarees in steamer, 1 month's restriction.

C.R. Jenness, Seaman, not turning to as ordered, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.R. Jenness, Seaman, hair not trimmed, 10 hours' extra duty.

W.J. Morris, Ordinary Seaman, wearing non-regulation undershirt, 4 hours' extra duty.

W.J. Morris, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, no watch mark, 2 hours' extra duty.

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18 May 1907

At anchor off Puntarenas [Punta Arenas in log-book], Costa Rica, [and at sea]

Lat 9.86, Long -84.77

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book] during watch.

Light airs from South and East.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The American Minister to Costa Rica came on board.

Got under way at 10.46am and stood out from Puntarenas [Punta Arenas in log-book] on various courses, the Captain at the conn.

Set the clocks ahead 15 minutes.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 88.5, port 85.6.

Ship's draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 5 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light breezes from South to light airs from SE by South.

Heavy ground swell off Cape Judas.

Barometer falling.

Standing out of Gulf of Nicoya on course S25°E (per standard compass) until 1.44pm, when changed course to S44°E (per standard compass), put over patent log, reading zero, and took departure from Caño Island, bearing N20°E (per standard compass) and distant 1.7 miles.

At 2.00pm Guapinol Point was abeam, distant 2.4 miles, patent log [reading] 2.5.

Secured anchors for sea.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 90, port 89.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SE by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S44°E (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

At 4.45pm started forward forced draft blowers.

Average steam pressure 112 pounds, revolutions starboard 84.9, port 86.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S44°E (per standard compass).

At 6.15pm sighted Caño Island [Cañol Island in log-book] bearing S46°E (per standard compass).

At 7.35pm changed course to S35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.0.

Average steam 127.5 pounds, revolutions starboard 90.9, port 96.4.

Lightning [lightening in log-book] during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book] during watch.

Gentle breezes from SE and South.

Barometer steady.

Changed course at 8.15pm to S25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.

Changed course at 8.27pm to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.1.

Caño Island [Cañol Island in log-book] abeam at 8.30pm, distant 2.5 miles.

Changed course at 9.00pm to S54°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 69.7.

Changed course at 11.20pm to S56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.7.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions port 97.3, starboard 96.3.

Cape Judas is also known as Punta Judas.

Gulf of Nicoya is also known as Golfo de Nicoya.

Caño Island mentioned in meridian to 4pm watch is also known as Isla Herradura.

Guapinol Point is also known as Punta Guapinol.

Caño Island mentioned in 6pm to 8pm and 8pm to midnight watches is also known as Isla del Caño.

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19 May 1907

At sea, making passage from Puntarenas [Punta Arenas in log-book] to Panama

Lat 7.16, Long -81.85

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy, with lightning [lightening in log-book] and drizzling rain.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S56°E (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 123 pounds, revolutions starboard 98.1, port 98.0.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S56°E (per standard compass) until 7.00am, when changed course to S67°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.6, right tangent of Montuosa Island bearing S86°E (per standard compass).

Sighted Montuosa Island bearing 2 points on port bow at 5.50am.

At 7.17am, patent log [reading] 77.0, Montuosa Island bore S87½°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 98.5, port 99.6.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from South to SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S67°E (per standard compass) until 8.04am, when changed to S76°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.2.

Passed Montuosa Island abeam at 9.06am, distant 5.4 miles, patent log [reading] 96.0.

Changed course at 9.43am to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 2.6.

Changed course again at 12.00pm, South tangent on Jicarita Island N57°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 26.2.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Read the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy.

Set clocks ahead 8 minutes.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions port 96.6, starboard 97.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot.

Calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N85°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

At 2.25pm sighted Mariato Point one point on port bow.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 95.7, port 95.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N85°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Passed Naranjas Island abeam at 5.51pm, distant 11 miles, patent log reading 85.6.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 91.8, port 95.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy, with passing showers.

Calm to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N85°E (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 97.0, port 95.5.

Land in sight on port hand.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, with lightning [lightening in log-book].

Light airs from West to ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N85°E (per standard compass) until 8.58pm, when changed course to N61°E (per standard compass), patent log 18.1.

Average steam 128 pounds, revolutions starboard 98.3, port 99.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

Mariato Point is also known as Punta San Patricio.

Naranjas Island is also known as Islote Roncador.

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[Inserted note]

May 19^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

J. Yamada, Mess Attendant Second-class, wearing sleeveless undershirt, 4 hours' extra duty.

V.C. Pangburn, Seaman, wearing sleeveless undershirt, 4 hours' extra duty.

T.E. Emmertson, Shipwright, wearing sleeveless undershirt, 4 hours' extra duty.

G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, wearing sleeveless undershirt, 4 hours' extra duty.

G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, inattention to duty, 6 hours' extra duty.

M.W. Roper, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly trimmed, 10 hours' extra duty.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, not cleaning brightwork, 2 hours' extra duty.

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20 May 1907

At sea, making passage from Puntarenas [Punta Arenas in log-book], Costa Rica, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.83, Long -79.50

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, drizzling and lightning [lightening in log-book].

Light airs from NE to NNE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N61°E (per standard compass) until 12.41am, when changed course to N8°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 58.

Stood into Gulf of Panama on this course.

Average steam 121 pounds, revolutions starboard 97.0, port 98.1.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from WSW to calm, to light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N8°E (per standard compass).

At 5.30am sighted Bona Island ahead.

At 7.30am changed course to N15°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.7.

Average steam 122.8 pounds, revolutions starboard 92.1, port 92.2.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs to gentle breezes, to light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N15°E (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Passed Bona Island abeam at 9.20am, distant 1.2 miles.

Changed course to North at 11.00am, and hauled in patent log, reading 58.8, courses various.

Set clocks ahead 12 minutes at 11.15am.

Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 93.3, port 93.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West and NW.

Barometer falling.

Stood into the anchorage off Panama and anchored at 12.18pm in 5¾ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain out on starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: SE bastion N46°W (per standard compass), right tangent Naos Island [Noas Island in log-book] S47°W (per standard compass), ship's head NW (per standard compass).

Ship's draft forward 11 feet 11 inches, aft 15 feet 7 inches.

The Captain left the ship officially and made the following calls: Unites States Consul General; United States Minister, resident; Governor of Canal Zone; and the President of the Republic of Panama.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature of 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Received one coal lighter alongside and began coaling at 3.15pm.

The quarantine official came on board and pratique was granted the ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Gulf of Panama is also known as Golfo de Panamá.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

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21 May 1907

At anchor in Panama Bay, Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Began coaling at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Coaling ship until 11.45am [sic, probably 9.45am] from lighter on port side.

Cast off empty lighter and brought loaded lighter alongside at 10.10am.

The steamer's anchor was lost overboard by being caught in the bow painter while lying on the bow off the boat at the boom, having been left unsecured by the bowman.

The United States Minister, resident, called officially on the Commanding Officer at 11.30am.

Swung to tide from SW to SE from 8.00am to 9.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm and light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Went ahead with coaling at 1.00pm.

At 1.25pm the United States Minister, resident, left the ship and a salute of 15 guns was fired with the United States ensign at the fore.

Swung from SE to NW from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, by way of South.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature of 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Coaled ship until 6.00pm, having taken on board a total of 235.8 tons, at that time.

Cast off lighter at 6.00pm and anchored it clear of the ship.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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22 May 1907

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, with lightning [lightening in log-book] on the horizon.

Light airs from West to North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair to overcast and cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Got lighter alongside at 5.30am, and piped the crew to breakfast at 5.30am.

Turned to at 6.15am and went ahead with coaling.

H.J. Brennan, Oiler, showed evidence at 5.25am of having had intoxicating liquor, but was not under its influence.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling, sacking it for deck load.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler D at 9.30am.

Finished [coaling] at 11.00am, having taken on board a total of 293 tons.

Draft of ship aft 16 feet 4 inches, forward 14 feet 10 inches.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

Swung to flood tide at 8.15am, stern toward islands, and swung to ebb tide at 11.20am, stern away from islands.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from North by East to NW to calm.

Barometer falling.

Received on board in Department of Steam Engineering: stores as per list [not included].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

At 2.10pm boiler D was connected to the main steam line.

Made preparations for getting under way.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 4.20pm.

Draft of ship aft 16 feet 5 inches, forward 14 feet 10 inches.

Stood out of Panama roads on various courses, under boilers B, D and C.

Put over patent log at 5.20pm, reading 0, right tangent Taboguilla Island [Taboguillo Island in log-book] N84°W (per standard compass), Farrallones Islands [Farralons Islands in log-book] S49°W (per standard compass), ship's head S6°W (per standard compass), and set course S6°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 117 pounds, revolutions starboard 64.7, port 73.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S6°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

At 7.00pm Bona Island bore on starboard beam, distant 2.5 miles, patent log [reading] 13.6.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 86.0, port 87.3.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NW and North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S6° (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 90.4, port 89.7.

Lightning [lightening in log-book] last hour of watch.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

Farrallones Islands is the group of islands around Isla Otoque and Isla Bona.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 22^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
1215 pounds	Onions	Panama Railroad Company	Open purchase
7050 pounds	Potatoes	Panama Railroad Company	Open purchase
902 pounds	Ham	Panama Railroad Company	Open purchase
351 pounds	Bacon	Panama Railroad Company	Open purchase
600 pounds	Cornmeal	Panama Railroad Company	Open purchase
300 pounds	Oatmeal	Panama Railroad Company	Open purchase
108 pounds	Baking powder	Panama Railroad Company	Open purchase
210 dozen	Eggs	Panama Railroad Company	Open purchase

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23 May 1907

At sea, making passage from Panama to Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 7.12, Long -81.29

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast.

Light breezes from North and NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S6°W (per standard compass) until 3.00am, when changed course to S68°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 88.4.

Average steam pressure 108 pounds, revolutions starboard 89.0, port 89.8.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy to cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S68°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D, until 6.13am, when changed course to S87°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 20.1 and left tangent on Punta Morro de Puercos [Moro Puercos in log-book] bearing N40°W (per standard compass), distant 9.5 miles.

Average steam 117.2 pounds, revolutions starboard 89-5, port 89.1.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, raining last hour.

Light airs to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S87°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Set clocks back 8 minutes.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 91.5, port 89.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining, with thunder first half of watch, fair last hour.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S87°W (per standard compass).

At 3.08pm Jicarita Island bore on the starboard beam, distant 2.3 miles, at same time change course to N71°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.1.

Stopped port engine at 12.55pm to set up on a stuffing box gland, when went ahead again at full speed at 1.10pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

At 3.10pm sighted Montuosa Island one point on the starboard bow.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 94.3, port 88.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N71°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Changed course at 5.00pm to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 25.5.

Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 83, port 83.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Passed Montuosa Island abeam at 6.53pm, distant 6.2 miles.

Average steam pressure 124 pounds, revolutions starboard 92.8, port 93.1.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light rain squalls latter part of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass) until 11.00pm, when changed course to S6°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 78.0.

At 11.15pm changed course to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 80.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 90.5, port 89.7.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

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24 May 1907

At sea, making passage from Panama to Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 8.68, Long -84.35

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with light rain squalls and lightning [lightening in log-book].

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Average steam pressure 118 pounds, revolutions starboard 91.7, port 91.6.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with heavy rain squalls, lightning [lightening in log-book] and thunder.

Light airs to light breezes from West to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass).

At 4.45am sighted land ahead and on starboard bow, and changed course to S78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 34.

At 5.09am changed course to N78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38, and at 5.25am changed course to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log 40.7.

At 7.55am sighted Caño Island [Cañol Island in log-book] on the starboard bow, bearing N16°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.9.

Average steam 123.2 pounds, revolutions starboard 92.1, port 92.0.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with rain squalls first and last hours of watch.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Passed Llorena Point abeam at 8.50am, patent log [reading] 71.2.

Hauled in patent log at 9.06am, reading 73.6, to examine rotator.

Put log over at 9.10am, reading same.

Confined J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, in double irons, on bread and water, for ten days, with full ration every third day, in pursuance of sentence of Summary Court Martial.

Passed Caño Island [Cañol Island in log-book] abeam at 10.00am, patent log [reading] 80.9, distant 17.0 miles.

Changed course to N58°W (per standard compass), at 10.00am, patent log [reading] 80.9.

Surveyed 25 pounds apples, condemned as unhealthy and thrown overboard.

Set clocks back 11 minutes at 11.20am.

Average steam 123 pounds, revolutions starboard 91.6, port 90.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers the first and last hours.

Light airs and light breezes from West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Stopped port engine at 2.00pm to overhaul packing in circulating pump.

Went ahead at 2.15pm on port engine.

Average steam pressure 117 pounds, revolutions starboard 94.2, port 89.4.

Steaming on course N58°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 89° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers of rain latter part of watch.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N58°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 95.0, port 94.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning [lightening in log-book].

Light airs from West, SW and South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N58°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 90.6, port 89.3.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning [lightening in log-book].

Light airs from West, SW and South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N58°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

At 10.04pm took sounding, let out 150 turns of wire, no bottom at 80 fathoms, patent log reading 99.

At 10.30pm took another sounding, let out 150 turns of wire, no bottom at 85 fathoms, patent log reading 3.0.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 92, port 91.5.

Caño Island is also known as Isla del Caño.

Llorena Point is also known as Punta Llorona.

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25 May 1907

At sea, making passage from Panama to Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 11.02, Long -87.31

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, lightning [lightening in log-book] and thunder, rain shower last part of watch.

Light airs from SW and North and NNW.

Barometer steady.

Changed course to N54°W (per standard compass) at 12.00pm, patent log [reading] 19.0, and stood on this course throughout watch.

Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 117 pounds, revolutions starboard 94.7, port 93.4.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass).

Sighted land at 5.45am bearing N54°E.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 93.5, port 94.3.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass).

Field day.

Sighted a bark under sail at 10.40am, one point forward of the starboard bow, standing to the Southward, and it was in sight off starboard quarter at end of watch.

Set clocks back 13 minutes.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 96.7, port 95.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ENE to West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass) until 12.20pm, when changed to N52°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 46.4.

Average steam 113 pounds, revolutions starboard 97.5, port 97.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N52°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Average steam 122 pounds, revolutions starboard 94.2, port 93.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, lightning [lightening in log-book] during watch.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Passed a steamer at 7.00pm.

When abeam she burned three lights in succession, namely: (1) green; (2) red; (3) white.

Steaming on course N52°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 95.5, port 97.5.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Lightning [lightening in log-book] about the horizon.

Steaming on course N52°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 97.0, port 97.4.

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26 May 1907

At sea, making passage from Panama to Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy, bright moonlight during greater part of watch, lightning [lightening in log-book] around horizon.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N52°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 92.5, port 93.9.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, thunder and lightning [lightening in log-book] first part [of watch].

Light airs from NW to East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N52°W (per standard compass) until 6.52am, when changed to N41°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 34.5.

Changed course to N14°W (per standard compass) at 7.13am, patent log reading 38.0.

At 7.28am changed again to N30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.2.

At 7.00am took a sounding, getting bottom at 60 fathoms.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 91.6, port 89.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from East to calm, to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N30°E (per standard compass) till 8.30am, when changed course to N28°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.2, at same time hauled in the patent log, then steered various courses to Acajutla, the Captain conning.

At 8.15am sighted Remedios Point lighthouse on starboard bow.

At 9.20am anchored off Acajutla, with starboard anchor in 9 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain, and obtained the following bearings (per standard compass): pier N69°E, Remedios Point S32°E [sic, probably S42°E], ship's head N60°E.

Mustered at quarters at 9.40am, no absentees.

At 9.45am sent whaleboat ashore with the Medical Officer to get pratique, and at 10.30am the whaleboat returned with the United States Consul General.

At 11.00am the Commandante of the port visited officially the Commanding Officer, he left at 11.20am.

Draft at anchor 13 feet 2 inches forward, 16 feet 1 inch aft.

Swung to flood tide at 10.50am, stern swinging to NW and toward village.

Set clocks back 10 minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

At 12.05pm the American Minister to Costa Rica and the United States Consul General left the ship, and at same time [this ship] fired a salute of 15 guns, with the American flag at the fore, for the Minister.

At 12.25pm the battery ashore fired a salute of 15 guns.

At 3.00pm the steamer "Empire", flying the Salvadoran [Salvador in log-book] colors, stood in and anchored near the pier.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning last half of watch.

Light airs from South to calm.

Barometer rising.

At 4.10pm the Captain left the ship and called officially on the Commandante of the port.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, lightning, very heavy thunderstorm last half hour of watch.

Calm to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30pm the steamer "Empire" got under way, stood out and anchored, bearing NE from this ship and about 300 yards distant.

Swung to ebb tide at 10.00pm, stern swinging to South and West.

Remedios Point is also known as Punta Remedios.

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27 May 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning and thunder, passing showers first hour.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, lightning and thunder first hour.

Calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising rapidly.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Fired a salute of 21 guns at 8.00 o'clock, Salvadoran [Salvadoranian in log-book] colors at main.

The American Consul visited the Captain officially at 11.50am.

Salute answered from shore with 21 guns.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Fired a salute of 5 guns to the American Consul at 1.25pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to overcast, lightning last half of watch.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with lightning and thunder.

Light airs to gentle breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 27^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase
12 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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28 May 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with lightning, drizzle, with showers of heavy rain.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Drizzle to fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Calm to light airs from East to SE.

Barometer steady.

Crew at work scrubbing coal bags.

Ship swung from East to South between 9.00am and 10.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, raining first hour.

Light breeze to light airs from SSE to East.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer assigned punishments at the mast as per list [below].

By order of the Commanding Officer J.V. Le Brell, Seaman, and F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, were placed in [confinement in] double irons for 24 and 48 hours respectively.

Exercised landing force at infantry.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair, lightning last hour.

Light airs from SE to East to calm.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for general mess: 21 dozen fresh eggs.

Magazine inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, lightning with gloomy appearance second part.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", May 28^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, making false statement at the mast, 48 hours' [confinement in] double irons.

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, shirking while coaling ship, 48 hours' extra duty.

C. Nicholsson, Ordinary Seaman, loafing on the berth deck while coaling ship, one month's restriction.

L. Goldsborough, Ordinary Seaman, not wearing neckerchief, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.V. Le Brell, Seaman, leaving lookout at night without permission, 24 hours' double irons.

J. Todd, First-class Fireman, smoking out of hours, 4 hours' extra duty.

J. Todd, First-class Fireman, playing cards after turn to, 4 hours' extra duty.

G.M. Mitchell, Boiler Maker, playing cards after turn to, 4 hours' extra duty.

W.E. Hildebrand, Oiler, playing cards after turn to, 4 hours' extra duty.

R.A. Hornaday, Quartermaster Third-class, playing cards after turn to, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, failing to obey the order of a petty officer, 48 hours' [confinement in] double irons.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, tobacco and matches in possession while in confinement, 24 hours' solitary confinement, on bread and water.

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29 May 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, passing showers second part.

Light airs from SE to NE.

Barometer falling.

Swung from North to East by way of West between 4.00am and 5.00am.

Disconnected boiler B at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE to East to calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with heavy rain showers.

Heavy ground swells.

Light breezes from SE to light airs from SE to South.

Barometer steady.

Received for the general mess: 28 dozen fresh eggs; and 200 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy to cloudy, with rain first hour.

Heavy ground swell.

Light airs from South to SSE.

Barometer falling.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.V. Le Brell, Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty at 1.00pm, his term of confinement having expired.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

25 pounds of hard bread was surveyed by the Medical Officer as being moldy and unfit for use, and was thrown overboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast and cloudy, with lightning and passing showers of rain latter part of watch.

Long heavy ground swells.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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30 May 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning, thunder and rain squalls.

Heavy ground swell.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain, thunder last hour of watch.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Ship swung to ebb tide at 5.00am, stern swinging by way of East.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Lost a boat hook overboard from whaleboat at landing.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from SE, South and SW.

Barometer steady.

At noon fired a salute of twenty-one minute-guns, with the colors at half mast.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs to light breezes from SW, North and East by South.

Barometer steady.

A steamer stood in from the Southward, and anchored off about three miles.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer steady.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

May 30^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase
11 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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31 May 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with drizzling rain the last hour, lightning [lightening in log-book] about the horizon.

Light airs from East and ENE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with lightning [lightening in log-book] and thunder and passing showers.

Light airs from East and SW.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "Theben" of the Kosmos Line [Cosmos Line in log-book] came in and anchored off the port beam at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had fire and collision drills.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement in double irons for 48 hours, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Ensign I.C. Johnson Jr., U.S. Navy, held survey of stores in Equipment Navigation and Ordnance Departments.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy, with thunder and rain first hour.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 2.00pm the German steamer "Memphis" of the Kosmos Line stood in and anchored near the pier.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy to fair, last hour with lightning [lightening in log-book], raining first half of watch.

Light airs from West to calm, to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

At 5.30pm the steamer "Memphis" got under way and stood out to the NW.

At 5.45pm the steamer "Theben" shifted her berth to the Westward, about half a mile further from shore.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book].

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

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TEMPERATURE OF MAGAZINES CARD.

For the month of May, 1907, Number 1.

U.S.S. "Yorktown", June 17, 1907.

Date	Compartment: A-5-M		Compartment: A-13-M
	Contents: Smokeless powder 6-inch 169-320-488		Contents: Smokeless powder 3-pounder and 1-pounder 446-453-1552
	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum
May 1, 1907	91° F	90° F
May 7, 1907	91° F	90° F
May 8, 1907	91° F	90° F
May 9, 1907	91° F	90° F
May 12, 1907	91° F	90° F
May 13, 1907	91° F	90° F
May 14, 1907	91° F	90° F
May 16, 1907	91° F	90° F
May [17], 1907	91° F	90° F
May 18, 1907			91° F	90° F
May 19, 1907			91° F	90° F
May 20, 1907			91° F	90° F
May 21, 1907			91° F	90° F
May 22, 1907			91° F	90° F

I hereby certify that the test and inspections prescribed by orders and regulations of the Department have been made during the period since the last report, [signed by] J.S. Doddridge, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Ordnance Officer.

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LOG BOOK – JUNE 1^st 1907 TO JANUARY 31^st 1908

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

Third Rate,

of Six Guns,

Commanded By

Commander R.T. Mulligan, U.S. Navy,

Attached to Pacific Squadron,

Commencing Saturday, June 1^st, 1907,

at midnight, am,

and ending January 31^st, 1908,

at midnight, pm.

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List of Officers

Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Commander R.T. Mulligan, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from midnight, am, June 1^st, 1907, to [January 31^st, 1908].

Name	Rank
R.T. Mulligan	Commander
G.R. Slocum	Lieutenant-Commander
J.S. Doddridge	Lieutenant
J.H. Blackburn	Ensign
I.C. Johnson Jr.	Ensign
J.S. Woods	Ensign
R.L. Irvine	Midshipman
E. Durr	Midshipman
F.D. Pryor	Midshipman
C.N. Fiske	Passed Assistant Surgeon
M.H. Philbrick	Assistant Paymaster
S.P. Vaughn	Paymaster's Clerk
J.H. Glennon	Commander
E.R. Pollock	Lieutenant-Commander
S.C. Hooper	Ensign
E.G. Morsell	Assistant Paymaster

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.R. Pollock, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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List of Officers

Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Commander R.T. Mulligan, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from midnight, am, June 1^st, 1907, to [January 31^st, 1908].

Name	Rank	Time of Occurrence, and Particulars
J.H. Blackburn	Ensign	Ordered home, June 19, 1907.
R.T. Mulligan	Commander	Washington, D.C., August 5, 1907.
J.S. Doddridge	Lieutenant	Ordered home, October 8, 1907.
G.R. Slocum	Lieutenant-Commander	Bremerton, Washington, November 8, 1907.
F.D. Pryor	Midshipman	U.S.S. "Milwaukee", November 13, 1907.
C.N. Fiske	Passed Assistant Surgeon	Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, November 22, 1907.
M.H. Philbrick	Assistant Paymaster	U.S.S. "West Virginia", January 28, 1908.

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.R. Pollock, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, 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 commissioning, October 1^st, 1906.

Number Allowed	Rates	Number On Board
	Seaman Branch
1	Chief Master at Arms	1
1	Master at Arms, third class	1
1	Chief Boatswain's Mate	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, first class	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, second class	1
6	Coxswains	2
1	Chief Gunner's Mate	1
1	Gunner's Mates, first class	0
3	Gunner's Mates, third class	3
1	Chief Quartermaster (Navigating)	0
1	Quartermaster, first class	1
1	Quartermaster, second class	1
1	Quartermaster, third class	1
24	Seamen	27
40	Ordinary Seamen	35
86	Total	76

	Artificer Branch
1	Chief Electrician	1
1	Electrician, first class	1
1	Electrician, second class	2
2	Electrician, third class	1
1	Electrician, first class (Wireless)	0
1	Electrician, third class (Wireless)	0
1	Chief Carpenter's Mate	1
1	Carpenter's Mates, third class	1
1	Shipwrights	0
1	Shipfitters, second class	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Plumbers and Fitters	1
1	Sailmaker's Mates	1
1	Painters, second class	1
15	Total	12

	Artificer Branch – Engine-Room Force
3	Chief Machinist's Mates	2
3	Machinist's Mates, first class	3
2	Machinist's Mates, second class	0
3	Water Tenders	3
1	Boiler Maker	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Coppersmiths	1
4	Oilers	3
8	Firemen, first class	8
8	Firemen, second class	8
15	Coal Passers	15
49	Total	45

	Special Branch
0	Chief Yeoman, Commanding Officer	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Equipment Department	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Paymaster's Department	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Executive Officer	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Engineer Department	0
1	Yeoman, second class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Executive Officer	1
1	Yeoman, second class, Commissary Store	1
1	Yeoman, third class, Navigator	0
1	Hospital Steward	1
1	Hospital Apprentices, first class	1
1	Buglers	0
10	Total	6

	Commissary Branch
1	Commissary Steward	0
1	Ship's Cooks, second class	0
1	Ship's Cooks, third class	1
1	Ship's Cooks, fourth class	1
1	Bakers, second class	0
5	Total	2

	Messmen Branch
1	Cabin Steward	1
1	Cabin Cook	1
1	Mess Attendant	1
1	Wardroom Steward	1
1	Wardroom Cook	1
5	Mess Attendants	5
1	Mess Attendants (Laundry)	1
11	Total	11

	Marine Guard
	No Marines

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.R. Pollock, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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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			In cabin	October 18, 1906	Observatory Mare Island, California	-0.2
Aneroid Barometer	France	94	Outside Navigator's office door	October 18, 1906	Observatory Mare Island, California	+0.17
Thermometer (Dry Bulb)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	7062	Poop
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	6928	Poop

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.R. Pollock, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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Armament

Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Main Battery

Guns					Remarks	Ship and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Length in Calibers	Mark and Modifications	Mark of Breech Mechanism		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
6	6-inch	30	III	IV	Mark XIX sights

Secondary Battery

Guns			Remarks	Ship, Boat and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Mark and Modifications		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
4	3-pounder	VII
4	1-pounder	V
2	30 caliber	Colt Automatic

Small Arms

Number	Kind	Caliber	Type	Model	Remarks
102	Krag-Jørgensen	.30	Magazine
48	Revolver	.38	Colt

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.R. Pollock, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 24242 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Date	November 11, 1906	January 22, 1907	May 9, 1907
Place of Observation	San Francisco Bay	San Cristobal Bay	Amapala, Honduras
Latitude	38°00' N	27°15' N	13°20' N
Longitude	122°27' W	1[14°00' W]	87°30' W
Observed Variation	15°45' E	13°05' E
Ship's Head by Compass	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation
North	1°08' E	0°20' E	0°00'
North by East
NNE	1°52' E	0°17' E	0°00'
NE by North
NE	1°37' E	0°22' E	0°15' W
NE by East
ENE	1°18' E	0°20' E	0°00'
East by North
East	0°31' E	0°25' E	0°00'
East by South
ESE	0°16' W	0°16' E	0°00'
SE by East
SE	0°28' W	0°08' E	0°15' E
SE by South
SSE	2°05' W	0°22' E	0°25' E
South by East
South	2°24' W	0°19' W	0°10' E
South by West
SSW	1°44' W	0°41' W	0°00'
SW by South
SW	1°18' W	0°52' W	0°20' W
SW by West
WSW	0°31' W	0°57' W	0°15' W
West by South
West	0°29' E	0°24' W	0°15' W
West by North
WNW	0°24' E	0°05' W	0°00'
NW by West
NW	0°28' E	0°25' E	0°15' E
NW by North
NNW	0°55' E	0°31' E	0°15' E
North by West

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.R. Pollock, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

LOGS FOR JUNE 1907

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1 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining, with thunder and lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining, with thunder.

Light airs from East to calm, to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 6.20am the steamer "Theben" shifted her berth nearer the pier.

At 7.45am sighted the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Juan" standing in from the Southward.

8am to meridian:

Drizzle.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Juan" came in and anchored at 8.20am.

Surveyed 25 pounds macaroni as unfit for use, thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning last hour of watch.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Steamer "San Juan" shifted anchorage at 5.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning during watch, drizzle last hour.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

The Kosmos [Line] steamer "Theben" left the harbor at 8.45pm, headed South.

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2 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning [lightening in log-book] during watch.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Steamer "San Juan" shifted anchorage at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

The Captain held mast and awarded punishments as follows: see list appended [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW and SW.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Juan" got under way at 5.10pm and went to sea.

Sent mail to the "San Juan".

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, lightning [lightening in log-book] about horizon.

Light airs from NE and NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh meat		Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", June 2^nd, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

W.W. De Wolf, Seaman, carelessness, allowing a library book to be damaged, 2 hours' extra duty.

W.R. Evans, Ordinary Seaman, turning in while on anchor watch before being regularly relieved, 10 hours' extra duty.

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, not turning out at all hands, having been called, 2 hours' extra duty.

U.E. Mikko, Ordinary Seaman, no socks at Sunday inspection, 4 hours' extra duty.

I. Kirkman, Ordinary Seaman, no watch mark on jumper, 1 hour's extra duty.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

W.W. De Wolf, Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

H.T. Rainey, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

P.M. Little, Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

P. Brownlee, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

S. Hoak, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

I. Kirkman, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

G.S. Austin, Coal Passer, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

L.J. Stehsel, Coal Passer, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

H.E. Johnson, Second-class Fireman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

P.T. Knudson, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, hair not properly cut, 10 hours' extra duty.

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3 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing shower of rain first part of watch.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional drills: 1^st and 3^rd Divisions infantry; 2^nd Division artillery.

By order of the Commanding Officer at 9.00am J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 24 hours.

Received for the general mess: 19 dozen fresh eggs; and 200 pounds fresh beef.

Six cans of condensed milk were [was in log-book] surveyed by the Medical Officer as being unfit for use and were [was in log-book] thrown overboard by order of the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to SE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning [lightening in log-book] most of watch.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and turned in clean clothing bags.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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4 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to fair, with lightning and passing showers of rain.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy, with lightning first part of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Aired bedding.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised landing force at infantry.

Received on board for general mess: 35 dozen fresh eggs; and 320 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South to calm.

Barometer falling.

Fired pressure shots from the following indices of powder: 169, 6-inch, 1; 488, 6-inch, 1; 320, 6-inch, 1; 446, 3-pounder, 1; 453, 3-pounder, 1; and 552, 1-pounder.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

At 2.40pm the Kosmos [Line] steamer "Luxor" stood in and came to anchor.

Sealed and painted compartments A-2 to A-7.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning second part [of watch].

Light airs from SE to East.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, lightning.

Light airs to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 4^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
320 pounds	Fresh meat		Open purchase
35 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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5 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from NE and SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held fire and collision drills, and abandon ship drill.

Received for the general mess: 200 pounds of beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm the Kosmos [Line] steamer "Luxor" got under way and stood out to the NW.

Made monthly issue of clothing and small stores to all divisions.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to overcast and cloudy, heavy thunderstorm at 6.30pm.

Light airs from SE to gentle to light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Served out clean hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 5^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh meat		Open purchase
40 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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6 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to clear, lightning.

Light airs from North and NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair, lightning first hour.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.40am the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Jose" stood in and anchored near the pier.

Received two bags of mail from the "San Jose".

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at general quarters.

Magazines inspected and flood cocks tested, conditions normal, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW and South.

Barometer falling.

200 pounds of flour surveyed as unfit for use and thrown overboard.

Steamer "Empire" got under way and stood out at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Lighter with stores from "San Jose" came alongside at 4.10pm.

Began discharging cargo immediately.

Lighter shoved off at 5.30pm.

Mustered at quarters at 5.45pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 6^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh meat		Open purchase
35 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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7 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.57, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Jose" left anchorage at 1.05am.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE and East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from South and SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Had instructions in small arms for deck divisions.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B at 10.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from South by West.

Barometer falling.

Had quarters at 4.00pm and inspected hammocks and bedding.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-5-M, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit.

(1) One marlin spike was lost overboard accidentally by S.H. Nicholson, Coxswain.

Made preparations for getting under way.

4pm to 6.30pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 5.00pm and stood out from Acajutla, the Captain at the conn.

Steaming on course South (per standard compass).

At 5.25pm put over patent log, reading zero.

At 6.18pm changed course to S75°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 6.7.

Ship's draft forward 13 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course South (per standard compass), under three boilers, until 6.18pm, then on course S75°E (per standard compass).

At 6.35pm Point Remedios light bore on port beam, patent log reading 9.2, and at 7.07pm it bore N37°W (per standard compass), distant 6.6 miles, patent log reading 14.4.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 90.6, port 90.8.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning [lightening in log-book].

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S75°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

At 9.00pm sighted a fixed white light on the port beam, which disappeared a few minutes later.

Took sounding at 12.00am, getting bottom at 31 fathoms.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 97.1, port 92.6.

Point Remedios is also known as Punta Remedios.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", June 7^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

J.V. Le Brell, Seaman, disobedience of a petty officer's orders, 48 hours' double irons.

P. Brownlee, Ordinary Seaman, absent from post while on anchor watch, 5 hours' extra duty.

I. Kirkman, Ordinary Seaman, wearing no undershirt, 1 hour's extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, having hammock, blanket and mattress adrift in boat and losing clews, 10 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 7^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh meat		Open purchase
19 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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8 June 1907

At sea, making passage from Acajutla to La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair and hazy, lightning [lightening in log-book] last hour.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S75°E (per standard compass) throughout watch.

At 1.20am stopped starboard engine on account of hot piston rod, went ahead at full speed at 1.45am.

Took sounding at 2.00am, bottom at 30 fathoms, patent log [reading] 81.2.

Took another sounding at 4.00am, bottom at 38 fathoms.

Moon rose at 3.45am.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 88.4, port 92.2.

4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:

Fair, hazy.

Gentle breeze from East to moderate breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S75°E (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Changed course to N51°E (per standard compass) at 4.19am, patent log [reading] 2.9.

Changed course to N58°E (per standard compass) at 4.55am, patent log [reading] 8.7.

Sighted land ahead and on both bows at day break.

Changed course to N53°E (per standard compass) at 7.00am, patent log [reading] 30.5.

Changed course to N50°E (per standard compass) at 7.06am, patent log [reading] 31.6.

J.C. Fitzgerald, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, and C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, were confined in double irons by the Captain for safe keeping, to await investigation into fight at 4.45am.

Hauled in patent log at 7.55am, reading 39.7.

Changed course to N25°E (per standard compass) at 7.55am, patent log [reading] 39.7.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 96.5, port 96.3.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from South and SE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Stood into the anchorage off La Union, steaming on various courses, the Captain at the conn.

Anchored at 9.40am in 5½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain out on port anchor.

Bearings at anchorage: Chiquirin Point [Chicarene Point in log-book] S52°E (per standard compass), end of pier S60°W (per standard compass), ship's head North by East (per standard compass).

Ship's draft forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

The Medical Officer and relief officer of the deck went ashore on duty and pratique was granted.

Set clocks ahead 7 minutes.

Secured main engines.

Disconnected boiler B at 10.00am.

Lifted all safety valves.

Fired a salute of 21 guns at 11.28am, with the ensign of [El] Salvador at the main.

A return salute was fired from the shore battery.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, was released from confinement and restored to duty, and J.C. Fitzgerald, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, was confined in single irons to await action.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

At 3.30pm fired a salute of 5 guns upon the departure of the American Commercial Agent at La Union, the American ensign at the fore during the salute.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except [compartment] A-5-M, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit.

The mail steamer "San Jose" stood out from the anchorage at 12.07pm, and stood in and anchored at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Sent mail to mail steamer.

The Commandante of the port came on board, and upon his departure at 6.50pm [this ship] fired a salute of 7 guns.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy.

Light breezes and light airs from East to SSE.

Barometer steady.

Disconnected boiler D at 9.20pm.

Chiquirin Point is also known as Punta El Chiquirin.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", June 8^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were advanced in rating from June 5^th, 1907:

R.A. Hornaday, Quartermaster Third-class to Quartermaster Second-class.

M.B. Boscovich, Seaman to Quartermaster Third-class.

F. Jordan, Seaman to Gunner's Mate Third-class.

C.H. Hope, Electrician Second-class to Electrician First-class.

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9 June 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair, hazy first part [of watch].

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Received for the general mess: 198 pounds fresh beef; and 40 dozen fresh eggs.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamship "San Jose" got under way and stood out.

Ship swung to flood tide at 8.10am, stern toward village.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SE to East and calm.

Barometer falling.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.V. Le Brell, Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, his term of confinement having expired.

Sent liberty party of 48 men ashore at 1.15pm.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Para" stood in, and anchored about 600 yards on our port quarter at 2.40pm.

Swung to ebb tide at 3.30pm, stern away from village.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 90° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

The Captain made official calls ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, with lightning and thunder latter part of watch.

Light airs from SW to East.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party all returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with thunder, lightning and rain most of watch.

Light airs from North by West to SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

At about 10.55pm four men were discovered in the water attempting to leave the ship.

The second cutter was lowered and recovered J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman.

All hands were mustered and C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, were found missing, with life preservers.

Search was continued for them without avail until 12.10am.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, were confined in double irons to await further action.

Ship swung to flood tide at 9.00pm, stern toward the village.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 9^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
198 pounds	Fresh meat		Open purchase
40 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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10 June 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from West to North by West and calm.

Barometer steady.

Ship swung to ebb tide at 3.00am, stern toward village.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm and light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Sent the steam launch to Amapala, Honduras, at 6.00am.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, were declared deserters from this ship and from the Naval Service, they having left the ship without authority at about 10.50pm, June 9, 1907.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

A notice of a reward of $20.00 each was sent to the police authority of La Union for the return of J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, and C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, who deserted June 9.

Exercised 2^nd Division at infantry.

Picked up the port anchor and let go the starboard, veering to 30 fathoms.

The Commanding Officer assigned punishments at the mast as per list [below].

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

The ship swung to flood tide at 9.30am, stern away from the village.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from East to SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The ship swung to ebb tide at 3.15pm, stern away from village.

The Medical Officer surveyed and condemned 30 pounds hard bread, which was thrown overboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, lightning second part [of watch].

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as per morning quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, lightning.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The ship swung to flood tide at 10.15pm, stern towards village.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", La Union, [El] Salvador, June 10^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

J.F. Eckardt, Ordinary Seaman, stowing himself away in third cutter, 4 hours' extra duty.

E.M. Ryland, Yeoman Third-class, stamping his name on a pair of white trousers over the owner's name, 1 month's restriction.

T.A. Banigan, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Third-class, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

O.R. Clark, Second-class Fireman, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

J. Doyle, Water Tender, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

J. Griffin, Electrician First-class, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

M.H. Harcke, Blacksmith, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

F.A. Hopkins, Oiler, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

H. Kanger, Gunner's Mate Third-class, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

E.C. Paine, Plumber and Fitter, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

B. Putsche, Seaman, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, tight from leave, 24 hours' extra duty.

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, dead drunk from liberty, 24 hours' extra duty.

J.W. Remington, Ordinary Seaman, dead drunk from liberty, 24 hours' extra duty.

W.J. Morris, Seaman, dead drunk from liberty, 24 hours' extra duty.

R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 4 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 10^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
248 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase

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11 June 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy, lightning and passing showers.

Light airs from ESE to SE.

Barometer steady.

The ship swung to ebb tide at 3.55am, stern away from village.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, absentees: J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, and C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, and C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman.

Held divisional drills with rifles and revolvers.

A notice of a reward of $10.00 was sent to the police authorities of La Union for the return of C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, who was over leave.

At 10.30am C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 16 hours over time.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Swung to flood tide at 10.15am, stern swinging towards the village.

Delivered specifications of a Summary Court Martial to J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SE, SE by East and WSW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.05pm the Captain left the ship officially and went ashore in answer to a signal from the American Consul.

At 12.20pm sent a sealed bag of mail to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Para", for the United States.

At 3.55pm the "City of Para" got under way and stood out.

Sent liberty party ashore.

By order of Commanding Officer changes in ratings were made as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

The Medical Officer surveyed 25 pounds of hard bread and by order of the Commanding Officer it was thrown overboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, lightning last half of watch.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Rigged in all boats and made preparations for getting under way.

At 4.30pm the Captain left the ship officially and went ashore in response to a signal from the American Consul.

Swung to tide at 4.10pm, stern swinging away from village.

Liberty party all returned.

By order of the Commanding Officer J. Bosquet, Second-class Fireman, was placed under sentry's charge in single irons, for being drunk and disorderly.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with thunder and lightning, light rain part of watch.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE to light breezes from NW, to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

By order of Commanding Officer P. Strum, Coal Passer, was placed in double irons.

At 11.00pm lighted fires under boilers B and C.

Swung to flood tide at 10.45pm, stern towards village.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", La Union, [El] Salvador, June 11^th, 1907.

Memo for the log.

Changes in rating, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Qualified by examination.

Bureau of Navigation Circular of April 4^th, 1907.

M.S. Davis, Shipfitter Second-class to Shipfitter First-class.

E.W. Owen, Painter Second-class to Painter First-class.

D.E. Martin, First-class Fireman to Oiler.

H.C. Martin, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman.

R.O. Murdock, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 11^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
214 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase
24 dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase

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12 June 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.18, Long -88.77

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining, with thunder and lightning.

Light airs from ENE and SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy, rain first hour.

Light airs from SW and NW.

Barometer falling.

At 5.07am got under way and stood out on various courses, the Captain conning.

At 6.00am stopped and cleaned the starboard anchor, which came up foul, went ahead again at 6.15am.

At 6.42am put over patent log, reading 0.00, and set course S29°W (per standard compass).

At 7.12am changed course to S77°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.9, Amapala Point bearing on starboard beam, 1.9 miles distant.

Ship's draft 13 feet 2 inches forward and 15 feet 10 inches aft.

Average steam 113 pounds, revolutions port 83.5, starboard 81.9.

8am [8pm in log-book] to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S77°W (per standard compass), using 3 boilers.

Changed course at 10.07am to N82°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.6.

Changed course at 10.23am to N72°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.7.

Passed Lempa shoals abeam at 10.40am, distant 1½ miles.

Set clocks back 8 minutes at 11.00am.

Changed course to 11.45am to N78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 55.2.

Ran into discolored water all about the mouth of Lempa River, probably due to mud washed down by recent rains.

Average steam 122.1 pounds, revolutions starboard 101.2, port 102.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West and SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N78°W (per standard compass) until 1.00pm, when changed course to N65°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 68.5.

At 2.46pm changed course to N68°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 86.7.

Sighted the pier and ships off La Libertad and stood into the anchorage, the Captain at the conn.

Took in the patent log at 3.45pm, reading 96.8.

Sighted the steamers "City of Para" and "Peru" at anchor off La Libertad.

Stood into the anchorage and communicated by word of mouth with the "City of Para".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-13-M, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 101, port 101.2.

Put over patent log at 3.48pm, reading 96.8, and set course S34°W (per standard compass).

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S84°W (per standard compass) until 5.25pm, when changed course to S78°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 12.5.

At 4.45pm sighted a steamer on the port bow, standing to the Southward.

At 5.25pm sighted steamer 2 points on the starboard bow, standing out of Acajutla anchorage.

Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 104.3, port 104.3.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S78°W (per standard compass) until 6.11pm, when changed to S68°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 21.1.

Changed course to NW (per standard compass) at 6.15pm, patent log reading 25.4.

Changed to NNW (per standard compass) at 6.53pm, patent log reading 29.2, and at 7.07pm changed again to NW½N (per standard compass), patent log reading 32.

Hauled in patent log at 7.22pm, reading 34.6, and stood into Acajutla anchorage on various courses.

Came to anchor at 7.50pm in nine fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain, starboard anchor.

Draft of ship aft 15 feet 10 inches, forward 13 feet 1 inch.

Anchor bearings [left blank].

Turned on searchlights at 7.07pm to throw on a steamer standing to the Southward.

Kept searchlights going until anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Secured main engines and let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers A and B.

Disconnected boilers A and B at 9.00pm.

The American Consul called on the Commanding Officer.

Amapala Point is also known as Punta de Amapala.

Lempa River is also known as Rio Lempa.

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13 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

The ship swung from WNW to NE by way of South.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held general quarters drill.

Made quarterly overhauling of diving pump and apparatus.

Swung from NE to WSW, stern swinging via North.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm a Naval Examining Board, of which Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, was president, met for the examination of Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, for promotion to the grade of Ensign.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-13-M.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Held signal drill.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Fair, lightning last half of watch.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

At 6.20pm the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Para" stood in from the Southward.

Received one bag of mail from the "City of Para".

Swung from WSW to NNW, stern swinging via East.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, hazy, lightning first half of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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14 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning and thunder.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair, lightning first hour.

Light airs from NNE and NE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.45am the steamer "City of Para" shifted her anchorage nearer the pier.

Swung from NNW to NNE, stern swinging via South.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Naval Examining Board met at 9.00am.

Midshipman Irvine continued his examination.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Disabled port main engine at 9.14am.

Summary Court Martial, with Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge as senior member, convened aboard at 10.00am to try F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, and J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman.

The Captain was visited officially at 11.10am by the Secretary of the President of [El] Salvador.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

The Captain held mast at 1.00 o'clock and gave punishments as per attached memorandum [below].

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Fair, lightning last half of watch.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning during watch.

Light airs from SW and West.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", June 14^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 16 hours, 3 months' restriction.

J. Bosquet, Second-class Fireman, drunk and disorderly from liberty, 24 hours' extra duty.

P.F. Strum, Coal Passer, under the influence of liquor on board ship, not having been ashore, 24 hours' extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, having hammock adrift on platform at 8.45, 24 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 14^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
120 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase

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15 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning.

Gentle breeze to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except [compartment] A-13-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with heavy rain showers.

Barometer rising.

Light airs from NE and West.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 15^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
120 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase
19 dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase

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16 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE to NW.

Barometer falling.

The steamer "Memphis" left the anchorage at 1.20am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SE to SSE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Marched all hands aft and read the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy, and published the proceedings and findings of the Summary Court Martial in the cases of J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman.

By order of the Commanding Officer F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement in double irons, in pursuance of sentence of Summary Court Martial.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamship "Peru" got under way at 10.45am, and a boat was sent to her with mail.

The "Peru" stopped, took on mail, and then stood out to sea.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

The ship swung from NE to South by way of NW.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning.

Light airs from East to North.

Barometer steady.

The ship swung from SE to NW by way of East.

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[Inserted note[

U.S.S. "Yorktown", June 16^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Promulgated the sentences of Summary Court Martial in the following cases:

J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, jumping overboard and attempting to reach the shore, solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for five days, full ration on third day, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to nineteen dollars ($19.00).

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, jumping overboard and attempting to reach the shore, solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for five days, full ration on third day, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to nineteen dollars ($19.00).

The above sentences approved June 15^th, 1907, by Senior Officer present.

Loss of pay respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 16^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
205 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase
15 dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase

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17 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning first part [of watch].

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

The ship swung from NW to SSE by way of East.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional drills.

Received stores for the general mess: as per list [below].

Swung from South by East to SW, stern swinging via North.

Examining Board met at 9.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot.

Light airs from SW and NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-13-M.

A waterline scraper was lost overboard while in use by E.A. Pollard, Ordinary Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from the NW and North to calm.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 17^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase

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18 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Gentle to light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Ship swung from NW to SE via SW, then to SW via South, then from SW to East, via South.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE to calm, to light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Swung from East to NW, stern swinging via South.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from WNW and West to calm, to light airs from South by East.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The Captain held mast at 1.00 o'clock and awarded punishments as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-12-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, with passing showers of rain, lightning and thunder, except first hour.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Light airs from SW and NE.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning during watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, June 18^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

R.H. Duling, Coxswain, allowing men to leave the running boat without authority, 1 month's restriction.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in the lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, refusing to obey the order of a petty officer, 3 days' double irons.

J.F. Eckardt, Ordinary Seaman, having a ship's ditty box in possession without authority and stowing dirty clothing therein, 10 hours' extra duty.

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in the lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 18^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
205 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase

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19 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had fire quarters, collision drill and abandon ship drill.

The Examining Board, convened to examine Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, for promotion to the grade of Ensign, met at 9.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer falling.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Newport" came in and anchored, with the American Minister to Guatemala on board.

Sent boarding party to steamer.

The Captain went on board the steamer to call on the American Minister.

C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, were brought on board from the steamer "Newport" by Midshipman Durr, the boarding officer.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-13-M, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit].

By order of the Captain C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, were confined in double irons awaiting action.

The above mentioned [Examining] Board adjourned at 4.00 pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West and SW.

Barometer rising.

Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, left the ship in obedience to Navy Department orders, telegraphic, ordering him to proceed to his house.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

The steamer "Newport" stood out from the anchorage at 10.00pm.

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20 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am.

Held general quarters.

Received for the general mess: 210 pounds fresh beef.

Ship swung from NW by North to WSW via West.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with thunder, lightning and passing showers.

Lights airs from South to NE.

Barometer falling.

At one [o'clock] the Commanding Officer assigned punishments at the mast as per list [below].

By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, were confined in double irons for 24 hours, at 1.00 o'clock, in accordance with punishments assigned at the mast.

Held divisional instruction in ordnance.

At 3.45pm specifications for Summary Court Martial were delivered to C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, at the mast.

Ship swung from WSW to North by West via SE.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and a maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-10-M.

Tested flood cocks and made 6-hour litmus test of smokeless powder.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with lightning last part [of watch].

Light airs from NNW to NE and calm.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, June 20^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, fighting, 5 days' double irons.

C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, smoking when in confinement, 1 day's double irons.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, tobacco and matches in possession while in confinement, 24 hours' double irons.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 20^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
210 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase

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21 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SE to SSE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised main and secondary batteries at ordnance instruction, and 4^th Division at small arms gallery practice.

By order of the Commanding Officer F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, by reason of the expiration of his term of confinement, and J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement in double irons for five days, on bread and water, with full ration on third day, in pursuance of the sentence of Summary Court Martial.

Received on board for general mess: 200 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy, thunder and light rain first part [of watch].

Barometer steady.

Exercised main and secondary battery crews at ordnance instruction.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. O'Hara, Ordinary Seaman, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, and C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, were released from confinement, their terms having expired.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, passing showers and heavy rain.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Swung from South by West to NE by way of NW.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, lightning and light drizzle.

Light airs from North to East.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 21^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase

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22 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, raining first part [of watch].

Light airs from SE to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, drizzling first part [of watch].

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair to overcast, thunder.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SE by East and SSE.

Surveyed 3 pounds lima beans, and condemned as unfit for use were thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SE and North.

Barometer falling.

The Consul General visited the Captain at 12.10pm.

A Summary Court Martial, with Lieutenant Doddridge as senior member, convened at 1.00pm to try C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, and J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman.

The Court adjourned at 1.50pm.

The Consul General left the ship at 2.10pm, at which time a salute of 9 guns was fired.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from North and NE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 22^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
220 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase

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23 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning first and last hours of watch.

Light airs from NE at East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-13-M, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with heavy rain showers.

Light airs and light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, June 23^rd, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, library book in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, ditty box in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, having suit of khaki clothes in possession, 24 hours' double irons.

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, placing bag of clothing in running boat preparatory to jumping ship, 24 hours' double irons.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, smoking while in confinement, 48 hours' double irons.

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24 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

The mail steamer "City of Sydney" came in and anchored at 6.25am.

Sent boarding party to steamer.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm and light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty at 11.00am, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Received mail from the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney".

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 1.15pm, assembled all hands aft and published the proceedings, findings and sentences of Summary Court Martial in the cases of J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, and C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class.

Specifications and sentences as per appended list [below].

Held divisional drills.

Broke out, examined, and restowed after small arm magazine.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Broke out, shellacked [schellaced in log-book], and restowed compartment A-101.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning.

Heavy ground swell.

Gentle breezes from West by South to light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with thunder, lightning and passing showers of rain.

Light breezes to light airs from NNW to South and to NW.

Barometer steady.

A ¼-inch tap was lost overboard by M.S. Davis, Shipfitter First-class, while working over side.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney" got under way at 8.40pm, and anchored further out at 8.55pm.

The Kosmos [Line] steamship got under way at 8.50pm and stood out.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, June 24^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Promulgated sentences of Summary Court Martial in the following cases:

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, jumping overboard and swim towards the shore and remaining absent until June 19^th, when delivered to an officer of this vessel in the harbor of Acajutla, [El] Salvador, and at the time of return was not in the uniform of the U.S. Navy, sentence: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for fifteen days, with full ration every 3^rd day, and to lose all pay, except ten cents per day, for seventy-five days, total loss of pay amounting to forty (40) dollars.

C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, jumping overboard and swim towards the shore and remaining absent until June 19^th, when delivered to an officer of this vessel in the harbor of Acajutla, [El] Salvador, and at the time of return was not in the uniform of the U.S. Navy, sentence: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for fifteen days, with full ration every 3^rd day, and to lose all pay, except ten cents per day, for seventy five days, total loss of pay amounting to eighty (80) dollars.

The above sentences approved by Senior Officer present June 24^th, 1907.

Loss of pay respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 24^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
210 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase
29 dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase

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25 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE to North and calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy, with lightning first part [of watch].

Light airs from North to NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S "City of Sydney" got under way, stood in and anchored near this ship at 6.10am.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE to South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised landing force.

C.O. Davies, Chief Yeoman, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement.

Swung from East to South by way of NW.

Received on board for general mess: fresh meat as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Exercised main and secondary battery guns crews at ordnance instruction.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney" got under way at 12.30pm and stood out to sea.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, lightning.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, June 25^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following name men were advanced in rating:

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Third-class to Gunner's Mate Second-class, from April 18^th,1907.

J.C. Fitzgerald, Ship's Cook Fourth-class to Baker Second-class, from June 24^th, 1907.

R.J. Brinley, Ship's Cook Third-class to Ship's Cook Second-class, from June 21^st,1907.

T.A. Banigan, Ship's Cook Fourth-class to Ship's Cook Third-class, from June 21^st, 1907.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, was disrated to Ordinary Seaman, from June 24^th, 1907, on account of incompetency.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 25^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
210 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase

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26 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE to North.

Barometer falling.

Swung from SE to NE by way of East.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

A brake on the forward hand pump was broken in use.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Cloudy to light airs from South and SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had fire, collision and abandon ship drills.

T. Tanyawa [Tanagaya in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class, reported term of enlistment having expired.

By order of the Captain F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman, was confined, 24 hours' double irons, and C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, was confined, 5 days' double irons, in obedience to punishments previously awarded.

By order of the Captain J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

The steamer "Aztec" came in and anchored off the port bow.

Sent boarding officer to steamer.

Had searchlight drill.

The steamer "Aztec" shifted anchorage.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 26^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
150 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase
27 dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase

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27 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to overcast.

Light airs from SW and NE.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "Aztec" resumed former berth.

A rowlock was lost from whaleboat.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Received in the Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, was confined in the brig in double irons, in accordance to sentence of Summary Court Martial.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South by East.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Weekly test of flood cocks made.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning last hour of watch.

Calm to light airs from SW and West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning, showers of rain during watch.

Light airs from NE, NW and North.

Barometer steady.

Called all hands to general quarters at 8.20pm, and continued at quarters until 8.55pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 27^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
202 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase
42½ dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase
100 pounds	Cabbage	Joaquin Perez	Open Purchase

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28 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with thunder, lightning.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with drizzling rain.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am.

Held divisional drills.

Hove in starboard anchor and let go port anchor, veering to 45 fathoms at water's edge.

Received for the general mess: 178 pounds fresh beef; and 45 dozen fresh eggs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Overhauled battery.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received for the general mess: 200 pounds of cabbage.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning last part of watch.

Light airs from SE to North and calm.

Barometer rising.

A cleat on the jackstaff came loose and was lost overboard.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning first part of watch.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Exercised searchlights from 8.05pm till 8.20pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 28^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
176 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase
200 pounds	Cabbage	Joaquin Perez	Open Purchase

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29 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with rain last hour of watch.

Light airs from NW to East and calm.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair, passing showers first part [of watch].

Light airs to light breezes from East to SE.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Jose" stood in and came to anchor at 3.50pm.

Sent boarding officer.

The ship swung from East to SW by way of South.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, thunder, lightning and passing showers.

Light airs from SE to SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Aztec" got under way at 5.30pm, went out about 2 miles from the shore and anchored for the night.

The ship swung from South to West by North by way of East.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, thunder and lightning, with light to heavy rain.

Light airs to light breezes from North to SE, to calm.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Jose" got under way at 10.00pm and stood out to sea.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 29^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
206 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [not signed], Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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30 June 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and misty.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.55am the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Aztec" got under way and came into her previous anchorage.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Captain made his weekly inspection of the ship.

The Captain held a mast at 10.45am and awarded punishments as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning last half of watch.

Light airs from South to calm.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning during watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Approved: [signed] R.T. Mulligan, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, June 30^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, smoking while in confinement, 3 days' solitary confinement.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, leaving boat without permission, while boat keeper, 4 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

June 30^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
210 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase

LOGS FOR JULY 1907

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1 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Overhauling both anchor chains and cleaning the ship's side above the waterline.

E.W. Owen, Painter First-class, and A.P. Lyness, First-class Fireman, reported their terms of enlistment having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West and SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Overhauled and restowed both chains.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, with lightning the last hour.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Passing showers of rain.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, July 1^st, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were advanced in ratings:

A.E. Redding, Seaman to Coxswain, from July 1^st, 1907.

J. Yates, Seaman to Coxswain, from July 1^st, 1907.

F.T. Matthews, Seaman to Electrician Third-class, from July 1^st, 1907.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 1^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
204 pounds	Fresh beef	American Consul	Open purchase
26 dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase

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2 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from North and NE.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "Aztec" got under way at 6.45am and stood out from the anchorage.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held artillery drill with first section of landing force.

Broke out fore hold.

Shut down the ice machine and evaporator at 8.00am, to repair a gasket in steam line to anchor engine.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with thunder first hour.

Light airs from South to SE.

Barometer steady.

Received for the general mess: provisions as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Inspected and restowed fore hold, finding it in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE to East.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, inspected aired bedding.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
204 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase
40 dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase
135 pounds	Turkey	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase
185 pounds	Cabbage	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase

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3 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at fire, collision and abandon ship drills.

Picked up port anchor and dropped starboard, veering to 45 fathoms abaft controller.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South to SE.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Bag inspection.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, lightning, gloomy looking weather second part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 3^rd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
65 pounds	Turkey	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd rate, Acajutla, [El] Salvador, July 3^rd, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Third-class, was given an acting appointment as Yeoman Second-class, from July 1^st,1907, and the following Ordinary Seamen were rated Seaman from July 1^st, 1907: P. Brownlee; E.A. Pollard; R.G. Kenney; L. Goldsborough; and Lem Brown.

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4 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

The German steamer "Abessinia" ["Abbesinia" in log-book] stood in and came to anchor at 7.20am.

Made preparations for full-dressing ship.

8am to meridian:

Hazy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Full-dressed ship at 9.00am.

Consul General McGill visited the Captain at 9.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Light showers first [part of] watch, overcast.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Fired a national salute at noon.

The Consul General left the ship at 3.00pm, fired a salute of 9 guns.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with lightning, thunder and rain showers.

Light airs from SW, North, NW and North.

Barometer rising.

Undressed ship at 5.30pm on account of rain.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Weekly test of flood cocks made.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 4^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh veal	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase
125 pounds	Potatoes	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase

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5 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair, lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Acapulco" and Kosmos [Line] steamer "Luxor" came in and anchored at 5.30am.

8am to meridian:

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Instructed main and secondary battery guns crews at their guns.

Stopped ice machine for two hours to make repairs.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

The smoke of U.S.S. "Milwaukee" was sighted at 12.20pm.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" stood in and came to anchor at 2.26pm.

Exercised all divisions at signal drill.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, passing shower second part [of watch].

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracoutta" ["Barracouta" in log-book] stood in and came to anchor at 4.45pm.

The German steamer "Abessinia" got under way at 5.35pm and stood out to sea.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" got under way for La Union, [El] Salvador, at 5.45pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to SE.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 5^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh meat	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase
175 pounds	Potatoes	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase

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6 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, lightning, with light drizzle first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Acapulco" got under way at 2.10am and stood out to sea.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracoutta" ["Barracouta" in log-book] got under way at 6.00am and stood into anchorage previously occupied by the "Acapulco".

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Shut down ice machine from 9.00am till 11.30am for repairs.

Received for the general mess: 175 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW to NW.

Heavy ground swell.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

25 pounds of macaroni was surveyed by the Medical Officer, found unfit for use and thrown overboard as recommended.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers of rain part of watch.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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7 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy, with lightning and passing showers of rain last part of watch.

Heavy ground swell.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer steady.

At 1.15am the alcohol chest on the starboard side of the quarter deck was found to have been bored into.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with drizzling rain first part of watch.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, passing showers second part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am.

Held general muster and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

The Commanding Officer assigned punishments at the mast as per list [below].

Received on board for the general mess: stores as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Panama" was sighted off Remedios Point at 12.30pm.

She stood in and came to anchor at 2.00pm.

Sent boarding officer.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair, lightning second part [of watch].

Light airs from SE to East.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Remedios Point is also known as Punta Remedios.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, July 7^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 12 hours' extra duty.

J.F. Eckardt, Ordinary Seaman, not shining brightwork and sending insubordinate replies to the Officer of the Deck, 24 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 7^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
110 pounds	Fresh pork	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase
145 pounds	Cabbage	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	Joaquin Perez	Open purchase

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8 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, thunder, lightning and light drizzling rain.

Light airs from SE to East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, drizzling rain first part [of watch].

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SE, East and SE.

Barometer steady.

Fires lighted under B and D boilers at 8.45am.

Captain Wilson of the "City of Panama" visited the Captain officially at 8.50am.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [not included].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breeze from SE.

Barometer falling.

Boiler D connected up at 3.15pm, boiler B at 3.45pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Called all hands at 4.27pm.

Got under way at 4.35pm.

Steaming under three boilers, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Put patent log over at 5.00pm, reading zero.

Changed course to South (per standard compass) at 5.12pm, patent log reading 1.1.

Draft forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Average steam 135 [pounds], revolutions port 80.6, starboard 81.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East and ESE.

Barometer steady.

At 6.10pm changed course to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 8.1.

At 8.30pm changed course to S75°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 10.1.

Passed Remedios Point light abeam at 6.44pm, distant about 7 miles.

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 88.2, port 87.7.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning, thunder and rain, heavy wind and rain squall during third hour of watch.

Light airs to fresh breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S75°E (per standard compass).

Point Remedios light in sight on port quarter until about 8.45pm.

Average steam 133.2 [pounds], revolutions starboard 99.3, port 99.7.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, July 8^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer R. McFadden, [Ordinary Seaman], was rated Seaman, from July 7^th, 1907.

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9 July 1907

At sea, making passage from Acajutla to La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.25, Long -87.79

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to fair, lightning, drizzling rain first part [of watch], hazy second part.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Steering on course S75°E (per standard compass) until 3.00am, when changed to S82°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.0.

Took soundings at 2.35am and 2.46am, getting bottom at 23½ and 21 fathoms respectively, patent log reading 80.0 and 82.0 respectively.

Land in sight on port beam throughout watch.

Average steam pressure 135 [pounds], revolutions starboard 100.9, port 100.4.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S82°E (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Changed course at 4.47am to N74°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 100.

Land in sight on port beam during whole watch.

Average steam pressure 135 [pounds], revolutions port 97.2, starboard 96.7.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm, light airs and light breezes from West and NE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Sighted U.S.S. "Milwaukee" at anchor off Conchaguita Island [Conchiguita Island in log-book] at 9.30am.

Steaming on course N74°E (per standard compass) until 9.00am, when changed course to N58°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 38.5.

At 9.15am hauled in patent log, reading 40.7.

At 9.19am changed course to N28°E (per standard compass).

At 10.28am anchored 535 yards from U.S.S. "Milwaukee" in 8 fathoms of water, with 15 fathoms of chain out on starboard anchor, afterward veered to 45 fathoms.

Bearings on anchorage: left tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] S60°E (per standard compass), Chiquirin Point [Chicanin Point in log-book] N9°E (per standard compass), ship's head NNE (per standard compass).

Set clocks ahead 8 minutes.

Secured main engines and banked fires under boilers C and D.

The Captain of U.S.S. "Milwaukee" made official call on the Commanding Officer.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Ship's draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 91° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain.

Light airs to gentle breezes from North and NE.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Milwaukee".

I. Kirkman, Ordinary Seaman, accidentally dropped the steamer's masthead light overboard.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Chiquirin Point is also known as Punta El Chiquirin.

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10 July 1907

At anchor in Gulf of Fonseca [Fonseca Gulf in log-book], [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

The German steamer "Luxor" passed through the entrance and anchored off La Union.

Got under way at 6.30am and stood up to La Union, the Captain at the conn.

Anchored at 7.54am in 5 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain out on port anchor.

Bearings at anchorage: end of pier S72°W, Sacate Grande Island [should probably be Isla Zacatillo] right tangent S55°E, ship's head NW by West (per standard compass).

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Secured main engines.

Disconnected boilers B and C at 9.10am.

Rigged diving machine in sailing launch.

Overhauled main battery.

Swung to flood tide at 10.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, with thunder part of watch.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Received for the general mess: 20 dozen fresh eggs.

25 pounds dried apples were surveyed by the Medical Officer and thrown overboard as per recommendation.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and a maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

F.J. Gyra, Gunner's Mate First-class, from U.S.S. "Milwaukee" was diving, cleaning the strainers to sea connections from 1.15pm to 4.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain, lightning and thunder.

Light airs to light breezes from SE to East, light airs from West, and calm.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 5.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with rain.

Calm and light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Swung to flood tide, stern to village at 10.00pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Gulf of Fonseca is also known as Golfo de Fonseca.

Sacate Grande Island is also known as Isla Zacata Grande.

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11 July 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning, to fair.

Light airs from West and East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

F.J. Gyra, Gunner's Mate First-class, was diving, working on the strainers of sea connections, from 6.15am till 6.40am.

Sent steam launch with Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, at 6.00am to Amapala.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The divers at work over the side.

Broke an awning stanchion in the dinghy.

The steamer "Luxor" got under way at 11.15am and stood out from the harbor.

Received stores in the Paymaster's Department as follows: 200 pounds fresh beef; 45 dozen eggs [208 pounds and 29½ dozen respectively according to inserted report, below].

Divers down from 8.15am to 11.45am, time 3½ hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Commercial agent of La Union made official visit to the ship.

Divers at work over the side.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit.

Divers down from 1.00pm to 4.20pm, time 3½ hours.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Fired a salute of 3 guns from the shore battery.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 11^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
208 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase
29½ dozen	Eggs	American Consul	Open purchase

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12 July 1907

At anchor in port La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

[Fair.]

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Received stores in the Paymaster's Department as follows: 219 pounds fresh beef [196 pounds according to inserted note, below].

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement at 9.00am.

C.H. O'Hara, Ordinary Seaman, put in solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, full ration every third day, for 15 days, in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial.

The Commandante visited the Captain officially at 9.10am.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Divers were down, working on strainers and valves, from 8.15am until 11.45am, time 3½ hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from East and South.

Barometer falling.

Divers down working from 1.00pm, during rest of watch.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, sudden heavy rain squall with lightning during watch.

Light airs to gentle breezes from East and South, SE and East.

Barometer steady.

The Captain visited officially the American Consul and the Commandante.

Divers worked on ship's bottom until 4.30pm, time down 3½ hours.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, lightning during watch.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 12^th [13^th in log-book], 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
196 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] J.D. Pryor, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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13 July 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast, to hazy.

Gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Sent working party to collier for stores.

The steamer "Nada" came in and anchored at 11.30am.

The Commandante of La Union called officially on the Commanding Officer.

Divers down over the side from 8.15am to 11.45am, time 3½ hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from East, NE and ESE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit].

The two divers from U.S.S. "Milwaukee" returned to their ship.

Divers down over the side from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, time 2 hours.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from ESE and South.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Sent working party to collier for stores.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SE and NW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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14 July 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy first part of watch.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At 8.02am the Kosmos [Line] S.S. "Nada" got under way and stood out.

The U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 11.45am, and was received alongside to starboard at 11.55am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE and SW and calm.

Barometer falling.

Rigged coaling booms and commenced striking stores aboard.

Ship swung to flood at 12.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with thunder and rain.

Light airs to light breezes from West and calm.

Barometer rising.

Continued striking stores aboard until 6.00pm.

Swung to ebb tide at 6.40pm.

Two gunner's mates came on board from U.S.S. "Milwaukee" to continue diving.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from West to South.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

List of stores received on board, July 14, 1907.

84 cases corned beef; 20 cases flour; 7 cases butter; 24 cases saltwater soap; 3 cases tobacco; 21 cases roast beef; 21 cases ham; 21 cases cream; 5560 pounds potatoes; 1310 pounds onions.

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15 July 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with lightning.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Turned to at 5.00am and began striking stores on board.

Received for the general mess: 30 dozen fresh eggs; and 245 pounds fresh beef [125 pounds according to inserted note, below].

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was diving, cleaning the starboard propeller, from 5.15am to 6.15am.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" stood in and anchored to the Westward of this ship at 7.53am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Continued taking stores on board.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" got under way at 11.55am and stood farther in.

Sent boarding officer to "San Juan".

O. Dwyer, Gunner's Mate First-class, was diving to clear starboard propeller from 8.15am to 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer falling.

Commenced coaling at 1.00pm.

Swung to flood tide at 12.30pm.

F.J. Myra, Gunner's Mate First-class, was diving to clear starboard propeller from 1.00pm to end of watch.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" stood in and came to anchor near the entrance at 1.30pm.

Draft of ship forward 11 feet 10 inches and aft 14 feet 8 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, squally and rainy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

F.J. Gyra, Gunner's Mate First-class, quit diving at 4.30pm.

Continued coaling until 4.55pm, taking on board a total of about 78 tons.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" got under way at 6.05pm and stood out of the harbor.

Starboard propeller clear.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

List of stores received on board, July 15, 1907.

20 cases hard bread, 1000 pounds; 14 cases bacon, 1008 pounds; 10 cases apricots, 480 pounds; 4 cases butter, 288 pounds; 2 cases cheese, 197 pounds; 2 cases cacao, 80 pounds; 102 cases flour, 5100 pounds; 19 barrels flour, 1900 pounds; 10 cases macaroni, 500 pounds; 1 case mustard, 25 pounds; 11 cases peaches, tinned, 528 pounds; 2 cases pepper, 50 pounds; 2 cases catsup; 2 kegs syrup, 30 gallons; 5 kegs pickles, 285 pounds; 2 kegs vinegar, 32 gallons; 4 barrels rice, 400 pounds; 6 cases salmon, 288 pounds; 2 chests tea, 80 pounds; 17 cases tomatoes, 806 pounds; 2 cases yeast; 39 cases corn, 1170 pounds; 38 cases peas, 1206 pounds; 19 cases lima beans, 627 pounds; 1 case hops; 2 cases baking powder; 3 cases string beans, 96 pounds.

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[Inserted notes, combined for readability]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", July 15^th, 1907.

Received from the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the following stores via the collier U.S.S. "Saturn".

Equipment Department: 2 bundles handles, brush; 1 box canvas, et cetera; 7 boxes soap, brown; 1 box polishing paste; 1 box potash, crude; 1 box stationery; 2 bundles manila rope; 2 coils manila rope, 5-inch; 1 box Navy lubricant; 1 box hammocks, bags, et cetera; 1 box Navy lubricant; 1 boat anchor; 8 boxes soap, saltwater; 1 case hardware; 1 grapnel; 2 bundles buckets; 1 bundle boathooks (2); 1 boathook; 1 box gauge glasses; 4 boxes toilet paper; 1 box brushes, deck; 1 box squilgees; 1 box ink; 2 coils manila rope; 1 bundle codline; 3 bundles manila rope; 1 box hose washers, et cetera; 1 box canvas; 1 coil manila rope, 3¼-inch; 1 box potash, caustic; 2 cases canvas; 1 typewriter; 1 box tools; 1 case crockery; 1 box hardware.

Construction and Repair Department: 1 box tools; 1 package spit boxes; 1 box nails, et cetera; 4 kegs lead red, dry; 1 bundle pipes, brass and copper; 1 bale waste, cotton; 2 bundles oars; 1 box hardware, et cetera; 1 box hardware; 2 boxes spar color [paint]; 2 boxes glass; 1 box rudder braces; 1 package nuts, brass; 1 bundle flat iron and copper; 6 boxes white zinc; 1 bundle galvanized iron; 1 bundle oars; 2 boxes glass; 1 box ammonia; 1 box files; 1 bundle handles; 1 bundle rivets, steel.

Equipment (Navigation) [Department]: 1 bale waste, cotton; 2 cases oil, lard; 1 box stationery; 1 box books; 1 box bunting, et cetera; 1 box sperm oil; 1 box ink; 1 box books; 1 box books.

Paymaster's Department: 84 boxes corned beef; 21 boxes canned ham; 3 boxes tobacco; 26 boxes soap; 2 boxes shoes; 52 sacks potatoes; 21 boxes roast beef; 7 boxes butter; 21 boxes milk; 20 boxes flour; 14 sacks onions.

Steam Engineering Department: 1 barrel oil; 5 cases oil, arctic, engine; 2 cases lard oil; 2 cases oil, coal; 1 box thermometers.

Ordnance Department: 1 box Navy lubricant; 1 box spelter, et cetera; 2 cases glycerin; 1 case coal oil; 1 box ink; 1 box potash; 3 crates screens, sight; 1 bale waste, cotton; 1 box bore sights; 1 case alcohol; 1 case boiled oil; 1 box stationery; 1 case recoil springs.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 15^th [16^th in log-book], 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
125 pounds	Fresh meat	American Consul	Open purchase

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16 July 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Commenced coaling at 5.00am, took on board 60.5 tons during watch.

O. Dwyer, Gunner's Mate First-class, was diving to clear port propeller from 5.30am to 6.45am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Divers down from 8.15am to 11.45am, when all work was finished.

Continued coaling ship until 10.30am, when it was discontinued, due to heat.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West and ESE.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling from 1.30pm [through] rest of watch.

The aide to the Commandante visited the ship officially.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South to calm.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling until 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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17 July 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning and thunder during watch.

Calm to light airs from ESE and NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling from 5.00am until 7.00am, when all coal was stowed.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

U.S.S. "Saturn" cast off and anchored off the starboard beam at 8.55am.

The awning stanchion in the sailing launch was broken.

Ship's draft forward 16 feet 5 inches, aft 14 feet 5 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Cleaning ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

The Captain made official call on the General commanding the Salvadoran forces.

Sent fenders to collier.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

A steamer came in through the entrance and anchored near U.S.S. "Milwaukee".

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

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18 July 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The steamer left the ship at 6.00 o'clock, with Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, for Amapala.

8am to meridian:

Fair and cloudy.

Calm and light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Painting ship's sides.

Swung to ebb tide at 9.30am.

Steam launch returned from Amapala.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from East and calm.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast at 1.15pm as per list [below].

Painting ship's sides and bulwarks.

The Salvadoran S.S. "Empire" got up anchor at 12.20pm, stood in, and anchored to the Northwest of this ship at 1.20pm.

Swung to flood tide at 3.15pm.

Inspected magazines and tested flood cocks, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The acting appointment of E.M. Ryland as Yeoman Third-class was taken from him by the Commanding Officer and he was made a prisoner at large to await further action.

Stopped ice machine for repairs at 1.00pm.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Overcast to cloudy, with wind and rain squall and lightning.

Gentle breezes from SE to light airs from East and West, and calm.

Barometer rising.

Started ice machine at 4.30pm.

General Gomez of the Salvadoran Army visited the Commanding Officer officially, with staff, and on his departure at 5.46pm a salute of 11 guns was fired, with the Salvadoran ensign at the fore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with drizzling rain first part of watch.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer falling.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Swung to ebb tide at 8.55pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", La Union, [El] Salvador, July 18^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

I. Kirkman, Ordinary Seaman, carelessness, losing masthead light from steamer overboard, 1 month's restriction.

R.G. Kenney, Seaman, carelessness, losing masthead light from steamer overboard, 1 month's restriction.

W.W. De Wolf, Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman, library book in lucky bag, 8 hours' extra duty.

L.H. Christie, Second-class Fireman, delaying steamer, 8 hours' extra duty.

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19 July 1907

At anchor off La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.34, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning first hour.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 3.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney" stood in and anchored to the Northeastward of this ship, about 200 yards, at 5.45am.

Broke out diving gear for use.

Received for the general mess: 200 pounds fresh beef; and 37 dozen fresh eggs.

8am to meridian:

Fair and calm.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 8.00am.

Sent boarding officer to "City of Sydney".

O. Dwyer, Gunner's Mate First-class, was diving from 10.10am till 11.10am to clear Kingston valve.

Inspected at quarters, no absentees.

Exercised at signal drill and seamanship drill.

Discovered that a tarpaulin had been lost overboard while coaling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Connected boiler A to main steam line at 3.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Got under way at 4.03pm.

Draft of ship aft 16 feet 5 inches, forward 14 feet 5 inches.

Came to anchor at 5.10pm, astern of U.S.S. "Milwaukee", in 7¾ fathoms of water.

Anchorage bearings: Chiquirin Point [Chicarene Point in log-book] S9°E, Sacate Island [probably Isla Zacatillo] left tangent N45°E, ship's head SE.

Sent large party of men to minstrel show on board U.S.S. "Milwaukee".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Returned stores to U.S.S. "Milwaukee" as per list [not included].

Received from U.S.S. "Milwaukee": 1 barrel engine oil.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy, passing showers to light drizzle first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

Started fires under [in in log-book] boiler D at 9.00pm.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney" passed abeam at 9.10pm, standing out to sea.

Swung to ebb tide at 10.10pm.

Chiquirin Point is also known as Punta El Chiquirin.

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20 July 1907

At anchor near La Union, [El] Salvador, [and at sea]

Lat 13.10, Long -88.53

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NW to West.

Barometer steady.

Connected boiler D at 3.40am.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from West to East.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 6.00am and stood out of Gulf of Fonseca [Fonseca Gulf in log-book] on various courses, Captain at the conn.

Draft of ship aft 14 feet 9 inches, forward 14 feet 5 inches.

Put over patent log at 6.32am, reading 0.

Set course S20°W (per standard compass).

Passed Amapala Point abeam at 7.54am, distant 1.3 miles, patent log reading 9.9.

Average steam 125 [pounds], revolutions starboard 90.1, port 78.1.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Gentle breezes from NE to light airs from East, to calm, to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S30°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

At 8.00am changed course to S79°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 10.9.

Changed course at 11.30am to N81°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.4.

Set clocks back 18 minutes at 11.30am.

Lempa shoals abeam at 11.45am, distant ½ mile.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions port 88.7, starboard 89.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light breezes from SE to SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N81°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Passed through discolored water off the Lempa River.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 86.1, port 85.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N81°W (per standard compass), with land in sight on starboard hand.

Made out La Libertad at 5.30pm on the starboard bow.

Sighted a three-masted steamer at 5.58pm, two points on the starboard bow, standing to the Westward.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.0, port 86.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N81°W (per standard compass).

Passed La Libertad abeam at 6.18pm.

Average steam 125 pounds, revolutions starboard 88.6, port 87.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning last [part] of watch.

Light airs from West and NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N81°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Took sounding at 8.00pm, bottom at 25 fathoms.

Changed course at 8.35pm to S50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.8, and took sounding, bottom at 22 fathoms.

Remedios Point on bow at 8.55pm, patent log [reading] 19.3, on beam at 9.35pm, patent log 26.1, distant 6.6 [miles].

Took sounding at 9.35pm, bottom at 30 fathoms.

Changed course at 9.45pm to N45°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.1.

Changed course at 10.14pm to N10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.5.

Changed course to North at 10.30pm, and hauled in patent log, reading 32.7.

Anchored at 11.08pm with starboard anchor in 8 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain outside.

Gulf of Fonseca is also known as Golfo de Fonseca.

Amapala Point is also known as Punta de Amapala.

Lempa River is also known as Rio Lempa.

Remedios Point is also known as Punta Remedios.

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21 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, lightning.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, lightning first hour.

Calm to light airs from NE and NNE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Hoisted the quarantine flag at 8.15am.

Midshipman R.L. Irvine went ashore to the Consulate on duty.

The doctor went ashore and obtained pratique.

Hauled down the quarantine flag at 9.15am.

Took soundings over the bow, from both gangways and astern, depths respectively 9½ fathoms, 9¼ fathoms and 9 fathoms.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Marched all hands aft and published the Articles for the Government of the Navy, general and special orders.

Ship's draft forward 16 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from South and SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, passing showers of rain.

Light airs from North to East.

Barometer steady.

The mail steamer "City of Sydney" stood out from the anchorage at 10.00pm.

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22 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to overcast.

Light airs to light breezes from SE and North.

Heavy rain showers.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SE to South.

Barometer steady.

Painting ship.

Received for the general mess: 210 pounds fresh beef; and 45 dozen fresh eggs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE to South.

Barometer falling.

Painting ship.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with rain, lightning and thunder.

Light airs from NE to NNW.

Barometer falling.

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23 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, with lightning.

Calm and light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Continued painting ship.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.30am to call upon the President of [El] Salvador.

The Medical Officer surveyed and condemned 4 tins of milk, which were thrown overboard.

The glass on the forward berth deck bulletin board was broken in a fight.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Swung from ENE to South by West via North.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Continued painting ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, lightning second part [of watch].

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swung from West to NW via East.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, thunder, lightning and rain.

Light breezes to light airs from North to NW.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 23^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
130 pounds	Pork		Open purchase

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24 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs from NE to North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from South.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Served out clean bags and hammocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, with thunder and lightning last hour.

Light airs from South to calm, to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, lightning.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 24^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Veal		Open purchase
6 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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25 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from South and SSE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am.

Had general quarters.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks, conditions good.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Turned in clean bags and hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 25^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
220 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase

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26 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held battery drill with main battery crews and instruction in ordnance for secondary battery crews.

Received for the general mess: 100 pounds fresh beef; and 70 pounds fresh corn.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Held divisional signal drill.

The Commanding Officer returned from San Salvador at 2.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from South to SW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit [in compartment] A-11-M.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Acapulco" stood in from the South and anchored at 6.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 26^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
100 pounds	Fresh meat		Open purchase
70 pounds	Green corn		Open purchase

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27 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

The Kosmos [Line] S.S. "Ammon" stood in from the North, flying the Mexican ensign at the main truck, and anchored at 5.43am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. O'Hara, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, and J.C. Stewart, [Ordinary Seaman], was placed in confinement in double irons for 3 days.

The Commanding Officer assigned punishments at the mast as per list [below].

Received on board for general mess: 220 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South to NW.

Barometer falling.

By order of the Commanding Officer E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, P.M. Little, Seaman, and G.S. Austin, Coal Passer, were placed in confinement in double irons, for five, five and two days respectively.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning second part [of watch].

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 4.30pm to call upon the Commandante of the port and the Commander of the Salvadoran forces.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, thunder, lightning and rain.

Calm to light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, July 27^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

G.S. Austin, Coal Passer, dirty dish towels, 4 hours' extra duty.

G.S. Austin, Coal Passer, insolence to a petty officer and obscene language towards same, 48 hours' double irons.

J. Todd, First-class Fireman, shoes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

G.B. Gibson, Ordinary Seaman, not turning in poncho to sailmaker's mate as ordered, 4 hours' extra duty.

P.M. Little, Seaman, insolence and disrespect to an officer, 5 days' double irons.

W. Cook, Yeoman Third-class, fighting, 3 months' restriction.

E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, fighting, 3 months' restriction.

E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, stamping his name on a white hat over the owner's name, 5 days' double irons.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 27^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
220 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase

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28 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and misty.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Para" stood in and came to anchor at 6.55am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from SE and South.

Barometer steady.

H.E. Johnson, Second-class Fireman, received orders detaching him from this ship and ordering him to report to the Commandant, Navy Yard, New York City, for duty on board U.S.S. "Hancock", to go to said duty via Ancon, Isthmus Canal Zone.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs to gentle breeze from South.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Acapulco" stood out to sea at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SE.

South to SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning first half of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Veered 10 fathoms on starboard chain at 8.15pm to clean chain by contact with sandy bottom.

Isthmus Canal Zone is also known as Panama Canal Zone.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 28^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
26½ dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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29 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from East to SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised divisions as follows: First Division signal drill and instruction in ordnance; Second Division seamanship; Third Division seamanship.

Hoisted starboard anchor on billboard and dropped port anchor, veering to forty-five fathoms.

Ship heading NE.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 8.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

The steamer "Ammon" got under way at 12.05pm and stood out.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Had instruction in ordnance for main battery guns crews.

Steam [steamed in log-book] formed in [on in log-book] boiler A at 2.20pm.

By order of the Captain G.S. Austin, Coal Passer, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

The Commandante of the port called on the Captain.

Disconnected boiler D at 6.10 o'clock.

The steamer "City of Para" got under way at 6.05pm and anchored out about 1½ miles.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 9.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, July 29^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer F.M. Davis, Coal Passer, has this day been advanced to Second-class Fireman.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, July 29^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men have been advanced in ratings: J.E. Alexander from Carpenter's Mate Third-class to Carpenter's Mate Second-class; J.F. Eckardt from Ordinary Seaman to Ship's Cook Fourth-class; G. Watanaba from Mess Attendant Second-class to Mess Attendant First-class.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 29^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
250 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase
10 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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30 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Connected up boiler B at 4.50am.

4am to 8am:

Fair to overcast.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Disconnected boiler A at 6.20am.

The steamer "City of Para" got under way and resumed her former berth.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held landing force drill, in heavy marching order.

By order of the Commanding Officer C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement at 9.00am and restored to duty, his term of confinement having expired.

Received for the general mess: 220 pounds fresh beef; and 19 dozen fresh eggs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to West.

Barometer falling.

Instructed main and secondary battery crews in ordnance.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy, with lightning last part [of watch].

Light airs from West to NW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Para" got under way at 5.45pm, stood out, and anchored at 5.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain, lightning and thunder.

Light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. " Yorktown ", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, July 30^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were advanced in rating:

B. Toenneman, First-class Fireman to Oiler, from July 29^th, 1907.

M.G. Fisher, First-class Fireman to Oiler, from July 29^th, 1907.

J. Todd, First-class Fireman to Oiler, from July 29^th, 1907.

L.J. Stehsel, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman, from July 29^th, 1907.

E. Wilson, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman, from July 29^th, 1907.

T.E. Emmertson, Shipwright, was rated Coal Passer from July 29^th, 1907.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 30^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
220 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase
19 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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31 July 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with rain, lightning, and thunder.

Light airs from NE to North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to fair.

Light airs from North to West.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Para" got under way at 5.55am, stood in, and anchored at 6.05am.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised at fire, collision and abandon ship drills.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Para" got under way at 10.50am and stood out to sea.

A boathook was broken and the hook lost from the third cutter, while in at the landing.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Swung from SW to NW via East, and from NW to NE via South.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, thunder, lightning and rain.

Gentle breezes to light airs from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Inspected bedding.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Approved: [signed] R.T. Mulligan, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

July 31^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1907

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1 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from North to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Lost an 80-pound drift lead overboard, the line having chafed in two [into in log-book] against the ship's side.

8am to meridian:

Fair, hazy toward end of watch.

Calm to light airs from South to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Drilled at general quarters.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Weekly test of flood cocks made.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy.

Light airs to gentle breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

The Captain held a mast and awarded punishment as per memorandum [below].

Drill at signals from 1.30pm till 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning last hour of watch.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear, lightning during all but last hour of watch.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note, which was inserted at 31 July, 1907]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, August 1^st, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer R.A. Hornaday, Quartermaster Second-class, was issued an acting appointment as Boatswain's Mate Second-class, for 12 months, in accordance with Article 858, paragraph 1, U.S. Navy Regulations.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, August, 1^st, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment:

H.T. Rainey, Ordinary Seaman, stamping his name on a white hat belonging to C.F. Carroll, 48 hours' solitary confinement, on bread and water.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 1^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
210 pounds	Fresh meat	F. Wager	Open purchase
32 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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2 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SE and NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from North and NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from SW and SSW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had instructions for the main and secondary batteries guns crews.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent working party ashore for sand.

Had quarters at 1.30pm and inspected clothing.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Surveyed and threw overboard 75 pounds of macaroni.

The Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: see slip appended [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, August 2^nd, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, tobacco and matches in possession while in confinement, 24 hours' solitary confinement.

W.F. Fulkerson, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

C.C. Asimus, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

P.B. Metz, Coal Passer, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

G.R. Darby, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 8 hours' extra duty.

P.F. Strum, Coal Passer, smoking out of hours, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.H. O'Hara, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 4 hours' extra duty.

J.H. Marshall, Machinist's Mate First-class, disrespectful to Chief Master-at-Arms, 6 weeks' restriction.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
150 pounds	Fresh meat	F. Wager	Open purchase
21 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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3 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

An oar was broken in the third cutter by F.R. Sicklesteel, Ordinary Seaman.

By order of the Commanding Officer at 11.00am H.T. Rainey, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, and E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, was placed in solitary confinement for 24 hours, in accordance with punishment awarded at the mast.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, thunder part of watch.

Light airs from South and SSE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning and heavy rain squall last [part] of watch, hazy first part of watch.

Calm, light airs from SSE, and light breezes to light airs from NE to NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NW to NE.

Barometer falling.

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4 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, hazy last hour of watch.

Light airs from NNE to NE and calm.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Peru" stood in from the North and anchored at 6.55am.

Made boarding trip and received mail.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from South to SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held general muster and published order relative to the distribution of prize money won in the last record target practice.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

M.H. Harcke, Blacksmith, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, was released from confinement and restored to duty.

Commander J.H. Glennon came on board, preparatory to taking command of the ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from SW to South.

Barometer falling.

Rolling heavily to ground swell.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, thunder and lightning second part [of watch].

Light airs from West to North.

Barometer rising.

Swung from West to NW via SE.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer steady.

Approved: [signed] R.T. Mulligan, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 4^th [3^rd in log-book], 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
230 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase
10½ dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase
550 pounds	Potatoes	S.S. "Peru"	Open purchase

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5 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, lightning.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Swung from West to NE via North.

4am to 8am:

Fair, lightning first part [of watch].

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" stood in and came to anchor at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

Fair, hazy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Dr. Bogert came aboard from U.S.S. "Milwaukee" to make a medical survey at 8.20am.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at general quarters, fire quarters, collision quarters, abandon ship and landing force.

All hands were then called aft and Commander R.T. Mulligan read his orders, detaching him from the command of this ship and ordering him to report to Chief of Bureau of Navigation in Washington for duty in that Department.

He then at 10.58am turned over the command of the ship to Commander J.H. Glennon, who then read his orders, relieving him from duty in the Bureau of Ordnance and ordering him to take command of this vessel.

At 11.00am all hands were piped down.

E.A. Pollard, Seaman, reported his time out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs to gentle breezes, to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" fired a salute of 15 guns at 12.03pm, the American ensign at the fore.

The Captain visited U.S.S. "Milwaukee" officially at 1.10pm.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" fired a salute of 15 guns at 1.55pm, Salvadoran ensign at the fore.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" fired a salute of 9 guns at 3.15pm, American ensign at the fore.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from SE and East.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" got under way and stood out to the Southward at 3.20pm.

Captain Mulligan left the ship and went aboard the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Peru" at 4.30pm.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, rain squall about 9.40pm, then drizzle, except last [part] of watch.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer steady.

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6 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SE and South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised divisions as follows: 1^st and 3^rd [Divisions] infantry; 2^nd [Division] artillery drill.

The mail steamer "Peru" got under way at 10.55am and stood out.

Hoisted the port anchor to the billboard and dropped the starboard anchor, veering to 45 fathoms [chain].

Sent mail to mail steamer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South by East.

Barometer falling slightly.

Had signal drill for coxswains and seamen, and seamanship drill for ordinary seamen.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South by West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and turned in clean hammocks.

Inspected bedding of all divisions.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain.

Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 6^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
230 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase
21 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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7 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from North and East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held setting up and divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division instruction in ordnance and signals; 2^nd Division seamanship; 3^rd Division seamanship and signals.

Rigged wherry in on poop for cleaning and painting.

Received for the general mess: 130 pounds fresh beef; and 34½ dozen fresh eggs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Lieutenant John S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 1.50pm in the third cutter to survey the anchorage, and returned at 3.55pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning, thunder and rain last part of watch, hazy first part of watch.

Calm and light airs from SW to gentle breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandante of Acajutla and the United States Consul.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with lightning, thunder and rain.

Light airs from ESE and calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 7^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
130 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase
34½ dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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8 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair, hazy.

Calm and light airs from North by East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hazy.

Calm to light airs from South by West to South by East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Instructed main battery guns crews on the coming target practice rules.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" stood in and came to anchor at 12.00pm.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Sent boarding officer to S.S. "San Juan".

The Secretary of the United States Legation to Guatemala [Guatamala in log-book] came on board.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding them in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning last hour.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" got under way at 6.30pm, and came to anchor again at 6.45pm.

Official and private mail in sealed bag, containing registered mail in separate sealed bag, addressed to Postmaster at El Paso, Texas, to go to the United States via Manzanillo, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, was placed on board the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan", North bound, at 6.45 pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, thunder and lightning first part [of watch], generally stormy looking weather.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" got under way at 10.00pm and stood out to sea.

Moderate breezes to light airs from ESE to NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 8^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase
10 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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9 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy, lightning first hour.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair, hazy.

Calm to light airs to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional drills as follows: First Division seamanship; Second [Division] signals; Third [Division] signals.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, hazy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

All divisions drilled at signals.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning last [part] of watch.

Light airs from SE and East to light breezes from NE.

About 7.40pm the usual rain storm, with moderate breezes, came up and lasted about half an hour.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, thunder, lightning and drizzle first half of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 9^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
125 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase

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10 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to hazy.

Calm to light airs from NE and East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, lightning from NE and East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

The Commanding [Officer] and following officers left the ship on two days' leave of absence: Ensign J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy; Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy; Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy; and Assistant Paymaster M.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from South and SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Sent working party ashore for sand.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW by West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to overcast, with heavy rain storm.

Light airs to moderate gales from East, NE and SE.

Barometer rising slightly.

Veered to 60 fathoms on starboard chain, and dropped port anchor, veering to [unreadable] fathoms.

Hoisted the port anchor under the forefoot and secured for the night.

A moderate offshore gale blew from about 10.20pm until 10.55pm, accompanied by heavy rain showers.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 10^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase
5 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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11 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Cleared and hoisted port anchor to billboard.

Sighted starboard anchor and let go, veering to 45 fathoms and securing.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport" came in at six [o'clock] and anchored.

Sent boarding officer to steamer and secured mail.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Swung from North to West.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from West to North.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hazy.

Light airs from NE to North.

Barometer steady.

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12 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy, hazy.

Calm to light airs from NE by North to NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had drills for deck divisions as follows: 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions instructions in seamanship.

A boathook was broken and lost overboard from the whaleboat.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer, Ensign J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, Midshipmen R.L. Irvine and F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster M.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, returned on board.

Received Department letter number 59054, Summary Court Martial of July 15, 1907, approving the loss of pay, as reduced in the cases of J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman, and C.H. O'Hara, Baker Second-class, for twenty-two dollars ($22.00) and forty-one [dollars] ($41.00) respectively, which loss of pay is in conformity with Summary Court Martial sentences.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

The steamer "Newport" got under way at 7.40pm and went out about two miles and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to fair.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 12^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
190 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase
30 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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13 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "Newport" shifted her anchorage and resumed her former berth.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional drills.

An oarlock was broken in the whaleboat.

Received for the general mess: 100 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Held signal drill for all divisions from 1.30pm till 2.30pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, and maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Assistant Paymaster M.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, brought on board $240 in gold.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs from SW to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and turned in clean clothing bags.

Sent mail to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport".

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with lightning and drizzling rain.

Light breezes to light airs from East to NE.

Barometer steady.

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14 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with lightning.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport" got under way at 1.15am and stood out to sea to the Southward.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with rain squalls, heavy showers and drizzle.

Rough choppy sea.

Light airs from East to light to moderate breezes from SE, to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

M.G. Fisher, Oiler, reported the expiration of his enlistment, and did not care to reenlist.

Fires lighted under C and D boilers at 10.40am.

Received in the Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

The Captain held a mast at 2.30pm and awarded punishments as per memorandum [below].

Magazines inspected, condition normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Lifebuoys tested.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Steam formed in boiler C at 5.20pm, and in D at 5.25pm.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Called all hands at 6.30pm.

Got under way at 6.40pm.

Put patent log over at 6.50pm, reading 0.

Draft of ship aft 15 feet 10 inches, forward 13 feet 8 inches.

Set course South (per standard compass) and stood out under three boilers.

Passed Remedios Point abeam at 7.22pm, patent log [reading] 4.8.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, average revolutions port 84.8, starboard 84.8.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from East and South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course South (per standard compass) until 8.12pm, when changed course to S75°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 10.00.

At 8.30pm passed Remedios Point light abeam, distant 8.3 miles.

Shut down ice machine at 9.15pm.

Lost sight of Remedios light at 9.20pm, patent log reading 19.7, bearing N20°W (per standard compass).

Took sounding at 9.00pm, bottom at 39 fathoms.

In taking soundings at 11.00pm, the wire on sounding machine parted.

Average steam pressure 121 pounds, revolutions starboard 85.5, port 92.4.

Heavy rain showers.

Remedios Point is also known as Punta Remedios.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", August 14^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.F. Carrol, Seaman, leaving post as orderly, without authority, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.F. Carrol, Seaman, disregard of orders, scrubbing hammock in galley, 5 days' restriction.

D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman, getting relieved as quartermaster unnecessarily, 4 hours' extra duty.

D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, scrubbing hammock in galley, 5 days' restriction.

C. Ramsey, Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

S. Hoak, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform at Sunday inspection, 4 hours' extra duty.

I. Kirkman, Ordinary Seaman, soiled clothing at Sunday inspection, 4 hours' extra duty.

P.F. Strum, Coal Passer, smoking on berth deck, 8 hours' extra duty.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 14^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
45 dozen	Fresh eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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15 August 1907

At sea, making passage from Acajutla, [El] Salvador, to La Union, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.18, Long -87.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast, with thunder, lightning and drizzling rain, heavy rain squall second hour of watch.

Calm and moderate breezes to light airs from SE to NW by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S75°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Took sounding at 1.00am, patent log reading 48.6, getting bottom at 38 fathoms, showing shell and black mud.

Took sounding at 3.00am, patent log reading 65.1, getting bottom at 24 fathoms, 55 turns of wire let out, no sample of bottom obtained.

Average steam pressure 136 pounds, revolutions port 95.3, starboard 95.4.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, lightning first part [of watch].

Light airs from NW by North to NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S75°E (per standard compass) until 5.00am, when changed to SE (per standard compass), patent log reading 75.

Changed course again at 5.05am to S75°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 81.5, and at 5.25am changed again to N75°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 88.8.

Took soundings at 4.00am, 4.30am and 5.00am, getting bottom at 16½, 19 and 30 fathoms.

The last sounding gave black mud as character of bottom.

Sighted land on port beam at 5.00am, and passed Lempa shoals abeam at 6.15am, distant about 6 miles.

Average steam pressure 122 pounds, revolutions starboard 92.1, port 92.4.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Light airs from East.

Steaming on course N75°E (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 8.00am the Navigator swung ship a little off course to take azimuth.

Came back on course at 8.06am.

Changed course at 10.00am to N54°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 20.8.

Set clocks ahead eight minutes at 11.03am.

Changed course at 11.25am to N28°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 31.2.

Passed Amapala Point abeam at 11.25am, distant 1.4 miles, patent log reading 31.2.

Hauled in log at noon, reading 35.4.

Average steam pressure 126 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84, port 88.1.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Weekly test of flood cocks made.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW and South.

Barometer falling.

Stood into harbor on various courses, Captain conning.

Brought ship to anchor at 1.15pm in 8¼ fathoms of water, 15 fathoms chain on port anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: Speck Island N54°E (per standard compass), Punta Sacate Island [Punta Secate in log-book] (right tangent) S28°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 9 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

The Commanding Officer visited U.S.S. "Milwaukee" officially at 1.30pm.

Got under way at 2.22pm and went alongside U.S.S. "Saturn" at 2.34pm.

Main engines secured at 2.55pm.

Banked fires under [in in log-book, boilers] B and D, C under steam for auxiliaries.

Made preparations for coaling and began taking stores aboard.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Stores received in Paymaster's Department as per memorandum [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, lightning last [part] of watch.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Milwaukee" called officially.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with lightning, thunder and rain, very heavy rain squall between 9.00pm and 10.00pm.

Light breezes from South, to gentle, to moderate breezes during rain squall, to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Amapala Point is also known as Punta de Amapala.

Speck Island is probably now known as Isla Conejo.

Punta Sacate Island is also known as Isla Zacatillo.

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[Inserted note]

Stores received for the Paymaster's Department of U.S.S. "Yorktown", August 15, 1907.

Coffee, 400 pounds; hard bread, 450 pounds; bacon, 826 pounds; dried fruit, 560 pounds; flour, 1850 pounds; tomatoes, 855 pounds; tinned vegetables, 1538 pounds; hops, 30 pounds; baking powder, 72 pounds; tea, 80 pounds; butter, 288 pounds; yeast, 30 pounds; rolled oats, 480 pounds; corn meal, 740 pounds; beans, 73 gallons; rice, 100 pounds; vinegar, 80 gallons; syrup, 45 gallons; pickles, 342 pounds; macaroni, 500 pounds; catsup, 3 gallons; Worcestershire sauce, 4½ gallons; evaporated cream, 960 pounds.

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Voucher number 55

U.S.S. "Yorktown", La Union, [El] Salvador, August 16, 1907.

Received of Joseph Newell, Master, Naval Auxiliary Service, the following provisions from the fleet stores:

8 cases coffee, 400 pounds; 9 cases biscuit, 450 pounds; 14 cases bacon, 816 pounds; 8 cases peaches, dry, 400 pounds; 4 cases prunes, 160 pounds; 19 cases tomatoes, 160 pounds; 20 cases string beans, 610 pounds; 16 cases peas, 508 pounds; 14 cases corn, 420 pounds; 1 case hops, 30 pounds; 2 cases baking powder, 72 pounds; 3 cases yeast; 3 barrels syrup, 45 gallons; 10 cases macaroni, 500 pounds; 1 case catsup; 18 barrels flour, 1800 pounds; 1 case flour, 50 pounds; 2 barrels rolled oats, 480 pounds; 2 chests tea, 80 pounds; 4 cases butter, 288 pounds; 74 sacks corn meal, 740 pounds; 73 gallons beans, 4 barrels; 1 barrel rice, 100 pounds; 15 cases soap, saltwater, 1125 pounds; 5 barrels vinegar, 80 gallons; 6 barrels pickles, 342 pounds; 20 cases cream, 960 pounds; 1 case Worcestershire [sauce].

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16 August 1907

Moored alongside collier U.S.S. "Saturn" at La Union, and making passage to Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.33, Long -87.78

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning first [part] of watch.

Light airs from North to light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NW, WNW and West.

Barometer steady.

Commenced coaling ship at 5.45am, on board at 6.50am 23 tons, at 7.15am 12 tons, total for watch 35 tons.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from North to NW.

Barometer steady.

Turned to at 8.00am and went ahead with coaling.

Knocked off coaling at 11.30am, having received on board 66½ tons during the watch.

W.R. Spear, Quartermaster First-class, from U.S.S. "Milwaukee", was diving, cleaning the starboard propeller, from 8.30am till meridian.

E.C. Paine, Plumber and Fitter, was transferred to the U.S. Naval Hospital at Mare Island, California, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, taking passage on board the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Turned to at 1.00pm and went ahead with coaling.

Finished coaling at 3.10pm, having taken on board a total of 150 tons of Pocahontas coal.

The Kosmos [Line] S.S. "Assuan" got under way at 1.30pm and stood out to sea from La Union.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Draft of ship forward 16 feet 2 inches, aft 14 feet 5 inches.

F.E. Fitzgerald, Gunner's Mate First-class, from U.S.S. "Milwaukee" was diving, cleaning the port propeller from 12.40pm till 3.30pm.

Paymaster M.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, paid the divers from U.S.S. "Milwaukee" $7.80, for 6 hours and 20 minutes service diving.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Cast off from the collier U.S.S. "Saturn" at 5.20pm, and anchored at 5.24pm in 10 fathoms of water, with the port anchor and 25 fathoms of chain out.

Rigged in all boats and secured them for sea.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

By permission of the Senior Officer present, Mr. H.P. Garthwaite, of the San Sebastian mines, embarked as guest of Commanding Officer for passage to Acajutla.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Got under way at 6.10pm and stood out to sea, with the Commanding Officer at the conn, on various courses until 6.30pm, when put over patent log, reading 0, Chiquirin Point [Chicarene Point in log-book] on starboard beam, distant 400 yards, and set course S15°W (per standard compass).

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 89.2, port 89.4.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy, lightning first hour.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S15°W (per standard compass) until 8.11pm, when changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 14.

Took sounding at 11.00pm, getting bottom at 23 fathoms.

The moon set at 11.55pm.

Average steam 130 pounds, revolutions starboard 95.4, port 96.5.

Chiquirin Point is also known as Punta El Chiquirin.

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17 August 1907

At sea, making passage from La Union to Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning during watch.

Light breezes from NW and North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S70°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 12.30am changed course to N16°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 54.0.

Took sounding at 1.00am, bottom at 33 fathoms.

Took sounding at 3.00am, bottom at 31 fathoms.

Average steam 135 pounds, revolutions starboard 97.1, port 97.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N76°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 5.51am took following bearings: San Miguel [volcano] N70°E (per standard compass), San Vicente [volcano] N35°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 1.4.

Field day.

Average steam pressure 121 pounds, revolutions starboard 95.7, port 95.8.

Took the following soundings: at 5.00am 29 fathoms; [at] 7.00am 34 fathoms.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N76°W (per standard compass), with land in sight on starboard hand, under three boilers, until 10.25am, when changed course to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 40.6.

At 11.14am, patent log reading 47.6, changed course to N20°E (per standard compass) and stood into Acajutla anchorage, with the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Hauled in the patent log at 11.19am, reading 48.6.

Came to anchor at 11.36am with port anchor, in 10 fathoms [water], and with 45 fathoms of chain out.

Anchorage bearings: end of new pier N48°E (per standard compass), end of old pier S74°E (per standard compass), ship's head N54°E (per standard compass).

Set clocks back eight minutes.

Draft of ship 14 feet 3 inches forward, 16 feet 2 inches aft.

Secured both main engines at 11.55am, banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler D, let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler B, and kept steam on boiler C for auxiliary purposes.

Secured steering engine at 11.58am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with lightning part of watch.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Boiler B was disconnected at 12.45pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit.

Mr. H.P. Garthwaite, who was a passenger from La Union, left the ship at 2.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning last part of watch.

Light airs from NE to North and calm.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with thunder, lightning and rain, squally first part of watch.

Fresh to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

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18 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, with lightning, rain first part of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Read the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Swung from NE to SE via West.

Stopped the ice machine from 8.30am to 12.00pm to make repairs.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from South to SE.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy, lightning last hour.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer rising.

Swung from South to WNW via West.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to NE.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 18^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
211 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase

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19 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, thunder, lightning and rain, with generally stormy appearance first part [of watch].

Light breezes from North to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Primary and secondary batteries exercised at their guns.

The 1^st Division shifted the sheet anchor to the starboard billboards, to be used as a bower, and shifted the bower anchor up into the bow.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South to calm.

Barometer falling.

Surveyed 75 pounds macaroni, declared unfit for use and thrown overboard.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

All divisions exercised at signaling during drill period.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, hazy.

Light airs from SW to calm to light airs from SW and West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Served out clean hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with lightning and thunder, rain squall last hour of watch.

Calm to light airs from West and NE, light breeze during rain.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 19^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
125 pounds	Fresh beef	F. Wager	Open purchase

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20 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to fair, lightning first [part] of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Drilled main and secondary guns crews at the guns in preparation for the coming target practice.

Disabled the fire main at 8.30am.

Disabled the deck winch at 9.15am.

The American Consular Agent at Acajutla came on board.

Connected up the fire main at 11.00am.

R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman, accidentally broke an oar in the whaleboat in coming alongside the gangway.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Had instructions in ordnance for seamen and ordinary seamen.

Deck winch connected up and ready for use at 3.00pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to overcast.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West, NE and SE.

Barometer rising.

Rain squalls last hour, with heavy rain showers.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with drizzling rain the first part [of watch].

Barometer steady.

Calm to light airs from SE.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 20^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
225 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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21 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from SE to South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held fire and collision drills.

A vessel, which proved to be the "President", flying the United States ensign at the main truck, was sighted at about 9.30am standing in from the North.

Received for the general mess: 130 pounds fresh mutton; and 62 dozen fresh eggs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with thunder first part [of watch].

Light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "President" anchored off the end of the pier at 12.19pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning last [part] of watch.

Calm and light airs from SW to light breezes from SE to NE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

The Kosmos [Line] S.S. "Assuan" got under way at 9.00pm and stood out to the Northward.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 21^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
130 pounds	Mutton	J. Perez	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase
17 dozen	Eggs	F. Wager	Open purchase

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22 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning, drizzling rain part of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE to North.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at general quarters, and drilled main battery in salvo firing.

The United States Consul General at San Salvador came on board at 10.15am.

Fired a salute of 9 guns, United States flag at the fore, upon his departure at 11.43am.

Received on board for the general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South by East to South.

Barometer falling.

The Assistant Secretary of War of the Republic of [El] Salvador called on board at 1.00pm.

Upon his departure at 2.06pm a salute of 15 guns was fired, the Salvadoran flag at the fore.

Exercised ordinary seamen with the hand lead and instructed them in the use of the compass.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, lightning second part [of watch].

Light airs from North to South to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

The United States flag was hauled down on the S.S. "President" at 5.00pm, and the Salvadoran flag was hoisted in its place, and at 5.25pm a salute of 21 guns was fired by a battery on shore.

Started ice machine at 7.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning second part of watch.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 22^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
225 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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23 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, hazy first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Jose" stood in and came to anchor at 5.40am.

The Kosmos [Line] S.S. "Theben" stood in and came to anchor at 6.05am.

Sent officer to make the usual boarding visit to the S.S. "San Jose".

8am to meridian:

Fair.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

1^st Division exercised at signals, 2^nd [Division] at seamanship, 3^rd [Division] at signals.

Sighted port [por in log-book] anchor, clear anchor.

Let go starboard anchor and secured chain at 30 fathoms.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair.

Light airs from South to calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Veered to 45 fathoms on starboard anchor and secured chain.

All deck divisions exercised at signals during drill period.

The Captain of the Salvadoran gunboat "President" visited the Commanding Officer officially at 3.45pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Fortnightly test of powder made.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy, to threatening with lightning last half of watch.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with lightning and drizzle, heavy rain squall struck ship about 9.30pm, wind changing from light airs from NE to moderate breeze from South, rain during rest of watch, with light airs from East and NNE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 23^rd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
230 pounds	Fresh veal	J. Perez	Open purchase

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24 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with lightning, light rains and drizzle first [part] of watch.

Light airs from NE and NNE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, lightning first hour of watch.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Sent working party ashore for sand.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Received on board in the Paymaster's Department: 5000 pounds potatoes.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South and West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning and thunder, squally weather, with heavy rain showers.

Light airs to moderate breezes, shifting from NE to South.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 24^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
120 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase
5000 pounds	Potatoes	Steamer "Theben"	Open purchase

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25 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

[Commences and until 4am:]

Overcast.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracoutta" ["Barrocouta" in log-book] stood in from the South, and anchored off starboard beam at 6.20am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy on horizon.

Calm and light airs from West to South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship, no absentees.

Sent a boarding officer to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracoutta" ["Barracouta" in log-book].

E.V. Trucks, Seaman, reported the expiration of his enlistment this day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

The Medical Officer visited the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracoutta" ["Barracouta" in log-book] and gave medical assistance to members of the crew of that vessel.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE to NE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

The moon rose at 8.25pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 25^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
180 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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26 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, hazy near horizon.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy on the horizon, and hazy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised main and secondary batteries at Morris tube.

Commenced inventory of stores in the Department of Steam Engineering.

Turned port engine to test bearings at 9.15am.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Instructed ordinary seamen in the use of the hand lead and the compass.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature, 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy, lightning last hour.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Served out clean bags.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, heavy rain second part, with thunder and lightning in the North and East.

Calm to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, August 26, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer F. Rennisson, Machinist's Mate Second-class, was given an acting appointment as Machinist's Mate First-class, from August 24^th, 1907.

J. Bosquet, Second-class Fireman, G.M. Collins, Second-class Fireman, and L.C. Wylie, Second-class Fireman, were rated First-class Fireman, and P. F. Strum, Coal Passer, and E.E. Williford, Coal Passer, were rated Second-class Fireman, from August 24^th, 1907.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 26^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
220 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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27 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather, lightning, with ugly appearance first part [of watch].

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised landing force and Commanding Officer inspected company.

Began the yearly inventory in Department of Ordnance.

Received in the Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

B.R. Crandall, Second-class Fireman, was rated First-class Fireman, rate to date from August 26, 1907.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, thunder last [part] of watch.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steamer "President" got under way at 1.50pm and stood out to the South.

At 3.00pm she came back into port and anchored.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to ugly and lightning, with mild drizzle.

Light airs from SW, West and NW to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Turned in clean clothing bags at quarters and inspected bedding.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and ugly, lightning, rain squall about 10.20pm, thunder last [part] of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from West, to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 27^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
135 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase

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28 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair.

Light airs from NE, North and NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had fire and collision quarters and abandon ship drill.

C.L. Hoyle, Seaman, reported his term of enlistment having expired.

Shut down flushing system, and started it again at 10.55am.

The Commanding Officer made official visit to the Salvadoran gunboat "President".

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South and SW.

Barometer falling.

G.R. Klinger, Machinist's Mate First-class, was this day discharged from the U.S. Naval Service, by reason of purchase of discharge, and was sent to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracoutta" ["Barracouta" in log-book].

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 2.15pm.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Para" stood in from the Southward and anchored at 1.40pm.

Sent boarding officer, Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, to "City of Para".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW, with lightning and thunder the last hour.

Barometer rising.

Sent mail in sealed bag to the "City of Para".

Inspected clothing of all divisions.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast, with heavy rain showers, lightning and thunder the first part [of watch], lightning and thunder with passing showers the last part.

Light airs to moderate breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed in [on in log-book] boiler B at 8.50pm, and connected up at 10.15pm.

Disconnected boiler C at 11.35pm.

The "City of Para" got under way at 11.20pm and stood out to sea.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 28^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
225 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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29 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning, passing showers last hour.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs to light breezes from SE to South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held general quarters, and later battery drill for the main battery gun crews and Morris tube exercise for secondary battery guns crews.

The Commanding Officer made an official visit to the Salvadoran gunboat "President", and was given a 9 gun salute by that vessel upon his departure at 10.25am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks.

Received for the general mess: 100 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with lightning first part of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Held divisional instruction in seamanship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning last part of watch.

Light airs from South to West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Exercised port searchlight in connection with secondary battery gun practice from 7.05pm to 7.25pm.

An oarlock was broken in the gig.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with thunder, lightning and threatening weather last part of watch.

Light airs to light breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracoutta" ["Barracouta" in log-book] got under way at 8.10pm and stood out to the Northward.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 29^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
100 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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30 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with thunder and lightning, heavy rain first part to drizzling rain.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE to NE.

Barometer rising.

The Salvadoran gunboat "President" got under way at 4.45am and moored near the end of the pier.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised main and secondary battery crews at Morris tube.

Picked up starboard anchor and dropped port, veering to 45 fathoms and securing chain.

The Salvadoran S.S. "President" got under way, and after steaming around in a small circle for thirty minutes came to anchor at 11.55am in her previous berth.

Sighted a steam vessel beyond Black Rock at 11.15am.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Peru" stood in and came to anchor at 12.30pm.

Sent officer to make boarding visit.

Instructed ordinary seamen in nomenclature of anchors and chains.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy, with thunder and lightning.

Light airs from South to NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Sent mail to Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Peru" for passage to United States, via Manzanillo, Mexico.

Exercised secondary battery gun pointers at Morris tube under night conditions.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy weather, with thunder and lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Peru" got under way at 9.20pm and stood out to sea.

Black Rock is lying close off north-western end of Punta Remedios.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 30^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
140 pounds	Fresh veal	J. Perez	Open purchase

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31 August 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The Kosmos [Line] S.S. "Anubis" ["Annubis" in log-book] stood in from the Northward and came to anchor at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Received stores in Paymaster's Department as per memorandum [below], and in Construction and Repair [Department]: 10 gallons turpentine; and 25 gallons linseed oil.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW and West.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from West to light breezes from NW, NNE and NW.

Barometer steady.

Last half of watch weather threatening and ugly, with lightning and drizzle.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light breeze from NE to gentle breezes to light airs from East, to calm.

Barometer rising.

Lightning and thunder whole watch.

Heavy rain about 9.00 o'clock.

Drizzle whole watch, with occasional heavy rains.

Approved: [signed] J.H. Glennon, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

August 31^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
160 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase

LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1907

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1 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Lightning during watch, drizzle first [part] of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Marched all hands aft for muster and published Department and Squadron general and special orders.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling slightly.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from North and NE.

Barometer rising.

Lightning and thunder, with light passing showers, the first part [of watch].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with lightning and drizzling rain.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 1^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
165 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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2 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm and light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Received for the general mess: 200 pounds of fresh beef.

Observed the day as Labor Day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit.

The Kosmos [Line] S.S. "Anubis" got under way at 3.30pm and stood out to the Southward.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear, with lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 2^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
200 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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3 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning first hour of watch, hazy last [part] of watch.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Drilled First and Third Divisions at infantry and Second Division at artillery.

Received on board for the general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Instructed ordinary seamen in the use of the hand lead and compass.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

R.G. Kenney, Seaman, was found in the whaleboat unconscious from sunstroke at 5.15pm, after having been acting as boatkeeper.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy weather, with lightning.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer unsteady.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acajutla, [El] Salvador, September 3, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

C.J. Casserie, Ordinary Seaman, not tending side, 4 hours' extra duty.

G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, shoes in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman, shoes in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.G. Sullivan, Coal Passer, clothes in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 3^rd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
125 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase

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4 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather, lightning and threatening appearance.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE to East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from East to NE, to calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised ship's company at fire and collision drills.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Lighting to NE last [part] of watch.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from North, to gentle breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Lightning during whole watch, last [part] of watch passing showers to steady rain.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 4^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
210 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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5 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE and North.

Barometer falling.

Steady rain during whole watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs from North to calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had general quarters and Morris tube drills.

Disabled the fire main at 9.45am, and connected up again at 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South and SW.

Barometer falling.

Began the annual inventory in the Department of Equipment (Navigation).

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks, conditions good.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy, with lightning the last part [of watch].

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.

Heavy rain squalls the first part [of watch].

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 5^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
110 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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6 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Lightning.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "City of Sydney" stood in from the Northward and anchored at 6.05am.

Sent boarding officer to steamer.

Received mail from steamer.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held Morris tube drill for main and secondary battery pointers.

Received for the general mess: 250 pounds of fresh beef.

Hove up port anchor and let go starboard anchor, veering to 45 fathoms.

Received in the Department of Construction and Repair: 200 pounds white lead.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Held divisional instruction in seamanship.

Sent mail to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney", addressed to the Postmaster, New York.

By order of the Commanding Officer E. Frescoln, Coxswain, was sent, with bag, hammock and necessary papers, to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney" to take passage on that vessel to Ancon, Isthmus Canal Zone, and thence to proceed by way of Isthmus of Panama and steamer to the Navy Yard, New York City, New York, and there report to the Commandant of the Navy Yard and to the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Hancock".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature of 93° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly test of smokeless powder.

The Salvadoran gunboat "President" got under way at 12.55pm, and anchored near end of pier at 1.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning last hour of watch.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

The Salvadoran gunboat "President" shifted her berth at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with lightning first hour of watch.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Isthmus Canal Zone is also known as Panama Canal Zone.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 6^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
250 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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7 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to North.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney" got under way at 1.15am and stood out to the Southward.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from East to South to calm.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

H. Adams, Coppersmith, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

Started the ice machine and flushing pump at 10.30am, which had been shut down to make repairs.

Sighted a steamer coming around Remedios Point at 10.35am.

The Salvadoran S.S. "President" got under way at 10.45am, and anchored again at 11.00am nearer the pier.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport" stood in and came to anchor at 11.40am.

Received on board for general mess: provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy and sultry weather.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Sent officer to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport" to make boarding visit.

H. Adams, Coppersmith, was honorably discharged from the United States Naval Service, by reason of the expiration of his term of enlistment.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy, lightning second part [of watch].

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Sent mail to the S.S. "Newport" for passage to the United States via Manzanillo, Mexico.

The Salvadoran S.S. "President" got under way at 5.15pm, and came to anchor at 5.30pm in her previous berth.

The S.S. "Newport" got under way at 7.30pm, and came to anchor at 7.50pm, at about two miles off shore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, thunder, lightning, rain, with heavy rain squall second hour.

Light airs to fresh breezes from North to East.

Barometer unsteady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport" got under way at 11.45pm and stood out to sea.

Additional, meridian to 4pm:

Previous to discharge, [H.] Adams, [Coppersmith], executed waiver to Atlantic or Pacific coasts of the United States and to Consular aid.

Remedios Point is also known as Punta Remedios.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 7^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
115 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase

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8 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, heavy rain to light drizzle, with thunder and lightning.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NE to North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

Sighted the smoke of a steamer on the NW horizon at 7.50am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from North to calm, to light to gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Made out the masts and stacks and upper works of U.S.S. "Albany" at 8.30am, and at 9.00am exchanged numbers with her.

She continued on her course to the South.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship's company and the ship.

Received in the Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from South to moderate breezes from SE, to fresh breeze to gentle breeze from East.

Barometer rising.

Lightning and heavy thunder last [part] of watch, with heavy rain between 7.00pm and 8.00pm.

The steamer "President" shifted her anchorage at 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes to light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Lightning and thunder during watch, with rain, which later became a drizzle.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 8^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
240 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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9 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Lightning during whole watch, drizzle during first part of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs to light breezes to light airs from NE and North.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Had battery practice for main battery guns crews and Morris tube drill for secondary battery pointers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light drizzling rain last part [of watch], threatening weather the last part.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Instructed seamen and ordinary seamen in ordnance.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

Completed the annual inventories in the Departments of Ordnance and Equipment Navigation.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light to fresh breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

An offshore wind and rain squall blew from 4.00pm to 4.30pm, steady drizzling rain the remainder of watch, with lightning and thunder.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with drizzling rain and lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 9^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
125 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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10 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional drills as follows: 1^st and 3^rd Divisions infantry; 2^nd Division artillery.

Made monthly issue of clothing and small stores.

Received for the general mess: 45 dozen fresh eggs; and 250 pounds fresh beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Chipped waterways.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature of 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning last part of watch, hazy.

Light airs from South to NE.

Barometer rising.

The volcano Izalco [Isalco in log-book] in eruption at irregular intervals of about 12 minutes.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and served out clean clothing bags.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Held night general quarters from 8.15pm till 9.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", September 10^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the Officer of the Deck.

Changes in rating by order of the Commanding Officer:

C.E. Keller, Electrician Third-class to Electrician Second-class, from August 8^th.

E.R. Lloyd, Seaman to Gunner's Mate Third-class, from September 10^th.

M. Vogel, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, from September 10^th.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 10^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
250 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase

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11 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy, with lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy weather.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at fire and collision quarters, and at fire and rescue.

C. Ramsey, Seaman, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

Sighted the smoke of a steamer on the South horizon at 8.30am.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from South to SE.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer of the Salvadoran S.S. "President" called on board at 2.00pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy, lightning second part [of watch].

Calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Inspected bedding and turned in scrubbed bags.

Exercised signalmen and quartermasters at night signal drill from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy, lightning.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 11^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
115 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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12 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather, hazy first part [of watch].

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather, hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from ESE to light airs from SE to South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Main and secondary batteries exercised at Morris tube practice.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Flood cocks tested and overhauled.

Sighted a sail standing up from the Southward.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SE to calm, to light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy, ugly sky with lightning and distant thunder.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 12^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
250 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase
650 pounds	Flour	Goldtree Liebes Compañía [Goldtree Lebia Compañía in log-book]	Open purchase

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13 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, ugly sky, with distant thunder and lightning.

About midnight a fresh breeze from the South sprang up and blew [blue in log-book] for about half an hour, falling then to light breezes, veering to gentle to light breeze, to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, lightning first [part] of watch.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear weather, hazy over the land.

Light airs from the SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised deck divisions as follows: First [Division] seamanship; Second [Division] signals; Third [Division] seamanship.

A sailing vessel, barque-rigged, in sight standing into the anchorage.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear weather.

Light breezes from West and SW.

Barometer rising.

Had drill to exercise the fire and rescue party.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

The above mentioned vessel in sight in the offing.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear weather, hazy over the land.

Light airs from the West.

Barometer steady.

The "President" got under way at 5.20pm and stood out to sea, returning at 5.50pm and anchoring in her former berth.

Veered chain to sixty-five fathoms on account of the British barque "Mennock" passing the bow at close range.

The "Mennock" anchored at 6.05pm off the starboard beam.

Hove the starboard chain in to forty-five fathoms and secured.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and bright moonlight to overcast, the last part [of watch] overcast and threatening, with heavy cloud banks over the land and drizzling rain.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

The "President" got under way at 8.15pm and stood out to sea.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 13^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
120 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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14 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning and thunder, drizzling rain first part [of watch].

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:

Clear to cloudy, hazy about the horizon.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Hoisted the starboard anchor to the billboard and dropped the port anchor, securing with the forty-five fathom shackle inside.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy near horizon.

Calm and light airs from SE to SSW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Received for the general mess: 250 pounds fresh beef; and 52 dozen fresh eggs.

Completed this day the yearly inventory of equipage in the Department of Steam Engineering.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy on horizon, lightning and thunder last hour of watch.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received for the general mess: 600 pounds flour.

Shellacked the berth deck and main deck under the forecastle.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Cloudy, hazy first part of watch, and lightning last part.

Light airs from SW to NW and light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with thunder, lightning and passing showers of rain, to clear sky.

Fresh breezes to light breezes and light airs from North to NE.

Barometer falling.

Rigged anchor buoy ready for use.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 14^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
250 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase
52 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase

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15 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Clear sky overhead, with light clouds near horizon, lightning near horizon.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

A battery on shore fired a salute of 21 guns at sunrise.

The Salvadoran gunboat "President" stood in from the Northward and anchored at 7.18am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy weather, hazy.

Calm to light airs from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.20am, no absentees.

Marched all hands aft and read Regulations for the Government of the United States Navy.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 8.55am to call upon the Commanding Officer of the Salvadoran S.S. "President", which vessel fired a salute of 9 guns at 9.45am, complimentary to the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer steady.

Fired a salute of 21 guns, with the Salvadoran S.S. "President", at 12.00pm, Salvadoran flag at the main.

At 12.05pm a shore battery fired a salute of 17 guns.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy, lightning second part [of watch].

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

The Salvadoran S.S. "President" got under way at 5.15pm, and came to anchor at 5.21pm in her previous berth.

A shore battery fired a salute of 8 guns at 6.04pm.

Shut down evaporator and ice machine at 7.40pm to make repairs.

Started the ice machine again at 7.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, thunder and lightning.

Light airs to strong breezes from North to NW.

Heavy rain squall from SE second part [of watch], which backed rapidly to NW.

Barometer rising.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 15^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
140 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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16 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, ugly appearance with passing shower second part [of watch].

Light airs to light breezes from NW to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather, lightning first hour.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy over land, hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Primary and secondary batteries exercised at their gun stations.

Surveyed 250 pounds of macaroni, found unfit for use and thrown overboard.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per memorandum [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South and SW.

Barometer rising.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions exercised at signal drill.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and hazy weather, ugly sky last [part] of watch, with lightning and thunder and passing squalls of rain.

Light airs from NW to gentle breezes from East during rain.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Jose" came in and anchored at 5.55pm.

Boarding officer made his visit at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, lightning and thunder with rain first half of watch, hazy last [part] of watch, with distant lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 16^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
225 pounds	Fresh beef	J. Perez	Open purchase

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17 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, with lightning during whole watch, light drizzling rain first [part] of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy sky, hazy, warm.

Light airs from NE, NNE and NE.

Barometer steady.

The Kosmos [Line] steamer "Mera" came in and anchored at 7.04am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy over the land.

Light airs from SW and NE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised the divisions at general drill.

Shut down the flushing system at 8.10am, and put in operation again at 10.05am.

Punishment awarded by Commanding Officer as per appended slip [below].

Side cleaners over the side cleaning barnacles from ship's side and propellers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received stores in the Paymaster's Department as follows: flour, 800 pounds.

Side cleaners continuing work over side.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, threatening weather, with lightning the last part [of watch].

Light airs to moderate breezes from NW to NE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

The steamer "San Jose" got under way at 4.54pm, and anchored at 5.10pm off the starboard beam.

Instructed signal boys with Very's night signals.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs to moderate breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Light rain showers the first part [of watch], with lightning and thunder.

An offshore wind and rain squall blew from about 8.00pm to 8.30pm, the wind shifting from NW to NE.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", September 17^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment:

A.A. Erickson, Ordinary Seaman, repeated disregard of orders of Chief Quartermaster, 6 hours' extra duty.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 17^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
55 dozen	Eggs	J. Perez	Open purchase
800 pounds	Flour	Goldtree Liebes Compañía [Goldtrebe Lebea & Compañía in log-book]	Open purchase

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18 September 1907

At anchor off Acajutla, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.59, Long -89.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North and NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, hazy about the horizon the last part [of watch].

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D at 6.00am.

The steamer "Aztec" stood in from the North and anchored off the port beam at 7.00am.

Sent boarding officer, Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, to steamer.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing showers of rain last hour of watch, hazy near horizon first part of watch.

Calm and light airs from South to moderate and fresh breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Midshipman E. Durr, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty at 10.55am, and returned at 11.50am.

Started the flushing system and ice machine at 11.00am.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with drizzling rain first hour of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from East and calm.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed in boilers C and D at 1.00pm, and they were connected up at 1.50pm.

Received a lighter along port side at 1.30pm with supplies and provisions from the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Aztec".

Discharged lighter and cast it off at 4.00pm.

Turned over main engines at 3.11pm.

Made preparations for going to sea.

Main engines reported ready for use at 3.25pm.

Tested lifebuoys.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

Received on board stores and provisions in the Departments of Steam Engineering, Paymaster and Equipment as per list appended [below].

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Got under way at 4.34pm and stood out of Acajutla anchorage, under boilers B, C and D, with the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Put over the patent log at 4.54pm, reading zero, Black Rock bearing S38°E (per standard compass), end of new pier N53°E (per standard compass), and set course N87°W (per standard compass).

Draft of ship 13 feet 3 inches forward, 15 feet 11 inches aft.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 50, port 44.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy weather.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N87°W, (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 124.1 pounds, average revolutions starboard 78.6, port 78.3.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning in the West.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Bright moonlight.

Sea smooth.

Steaming on course N87°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Average steam pressure 131 pounds, average revolutions starboard 86.2, port 85.

Black Rock is lying close off north-western end of Punta Remedios.

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U.S.S."Yorktown".

Number	Packages	Contents	Weight	Department
1	40 boxes	Peas, canned	1750 pounds	Supplies and Accounts
2	38 boxes	Corn, canned	1596 pounds	Supplies and Accounts
3	28 boxes	String beans	1120 pounds	Supplies and Accounts
4	25 boxes	Beans, lima, canned	1100 pounds	Supplies and Accounts
5	100 boxes	Flour, tinned	6300 pounds	Supplies and Accounts
6	10½ barrels	Rice	1150 pounds	Supplies and Accounts
7	7 boxes	Butter	770 pounds	Supplies and Accounts
8	90 pieces	Lumber, assorted	3602 pounds	Construction and Repair
9	1½ barrels	Pitch	100 pounds	Construction and Repair
10	4	Steel plates	200 pounds	Construction and Repair
11	1 crate	Portland cement	126 pounds	Construction and Repair
12	1 box	Bolts and nuts	7 pounds	Construction and Repair
13	1 box	Rowlocks, et cetera	48 pounds	Construction and Repair
14	1 box	Awning buttons	6 pounds	Construction and Repair
15	1 crate	Portland cement	66 pounds	Steam Engineering
16	7 barrels	Engine oil	4000 pounds	Steam Engineering
17	1 bundle	Copper and steel	70 pounds	Steam Engineering
18	5 cases	Oil, cylinder	500 pounds	Steam Engineering
19	2 barrels	Oil, lubricating	1800 pounds	Steam Engineering
20	1 box	Drills, et cetera	10 pounds	Steam Engineering
21	1 box	Dry goods	7 pounds	Equipment
22	1 barrel	Chinaware	125 pounds	Equipment
23	6 boxes	Agate and cutlery ware	635 pounds	Equipment
24	7 boxes	Soap, saltwater	595 pounds	Equipment
25	1 box	Paper targets, et cetera	15 pounds	Ordnance
26	1 package	Nuts	5 pounds	Steam Engineering
27	1 box	Hose nozzles	24 pounds	Steam Engineering
28	1 box	Tools	31 pounds	Steam Engineering
29	5 bundles	Oars	245 pounds	Construction and Repair
30	1 box	Japan Drier	60 pounds	Steam Engineering
31	3 cases	Oil, linseed	300 pounds	Steam Engineering
32	2 barrels	Lard oil	900 pounds	Steam Engineering
33	1	Acid, muriatic	15 pounds	Steam Engineering
34	4	Wood fenders	656 pounds	Construction and Repair
35	2 barrels	Alcohol	840 pounds	Construction and Repair
36	2 bales	Shellac	484 pounds	Construction and Repair
37	1 box	Emery cloth	25 pounds	Construction and Repair
	405 packages		29283 pounds	[29183 pounds in log-book]

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19 September 1907

At sea, making passage from Acajutla, [El] Salvador, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 14.33, Long -92.14

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning, drizzling rain last hour of watch.

Light to gentle breezes from SE and moderate to fresh breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N87°W (per standard compass) until 3.02am, when changed course to S85°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 71.6.

[Steaming] under boilers B, C and D.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 1.00am 29 fathoms, fine gray sand, patent log [reading] 56.8; 1.30am 24 fathoms, fine gray sand, patent log 60.5; 2.00am 20 fathoms, fine gray sand, patent log 63.8; 2.30am 16 fathoms, fine gray sand and shells, patent log 67.3; 3.00am 12¾ fathoms, fine gray sand and shells, patent log 70.7; 3.30am 11 fathoms, black mud, patent log 74.6; 4.00am 11 fathoms, shells, patent log 77.6.

Average steam pressure 12 pounds, average revolutions starboard 81.1, port 81.2.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy, light drizzle first part [of watch].

Moderate to fresh breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 4.30am 9 fathoms, black mud and shells, patent log [reading] 81.4; 4.54am 10½ fathoms, black mud and shells, patent log 84.0; 5.30am 13½ fathoms, black mud and shells, patent log 87.2; and 6.00am 21¾ fathoms, fine sand, patent log 91.6.

Steaming on course S85°W (per standard compass) until 4.40am [4.00am in log-book], when changed to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 82.8.

Changed course again at 6.00am to N72°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 91.6, and at 6.17am changed again to N55°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.7.

At daylight sighted high land on starboard beam and starboard quarter.

Average steam pressure 132 pounds, average revolutions starboard 79.8, port 78.9.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Fresh breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised deck divisions at signal drill.

Sighted Champerico and passed abeam at 10.53am, distant 5.5 miles.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 11.00 o'clock 13 fathoms, mud and fine gray sand, patent log reading 30.1; 12.00 o'clock 14¾ fathoms, fine gray sand, patent log reading 39.2.

Average steam pressure 122 pounds, average revolutions starboard 86.1, port 85.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Moderate breeze from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N55°W (per standard compass), under three boilers, with land about 5 miles distant to starboard.

Took soundings each hour as follows: [at] 1.00 o'clock 14½ fathoms, fine gray sand, patent log reading 45.1; 2.00 o'clock 13 fathoms, fine gray sand and rocky, patent log [reading] 52.9; 3.00 o'clock 14 fathoms, fine gray sand and rocky, patent log reading 60.2; 4.00 o'clock 11 fathoms, fine gray sand and rocky, patent log reading 67.6.

Sighted Ocos at 12.30pm bearing N27°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 39.9.

Ocos pier on starboard beam at 1.21pm, distant by bow and beam bearings 4.8 miles.

Sighted Puerto de San Benito lighthouse at 2.30pm, bearing about 2 points on starboard bow.

At 2.38pm San Benito lighthouse bore N23½°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 57.2.

Passed San Benito lighthouse on starboard beam at 3.28pm, distant by bow and beam bearings 3.2 miles, patent log reading 64.9.

Furled awnings to a stretch.

By order of the Commanding Officer Earl O. Coffey, Quartermaster Second-class, was given an acting appointment as Quartermaster First-class, to date from September 18, 1907.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks, after 6-inch [shell] magazine flood cock leaking.

Made fortnightly powder test and quarterly 6-hour litmus test of smokeless powder.

Average steam pressure 113 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84.8, port 84.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast.

Moderate to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N55°W (per standard compass) until 4.10pm, when changed to N52°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 68.5.

Took soundings at 5.00pm and 6.00pm, getting bottom at 14 and 13 fathoms, fine gray sand, rocky, respectively.

Average steam pressure 122.5 pounds, average revolutions starboard 76.2, port 76.4.

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6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, lightning about the horizon.

Light airs to moderate breezes from SE and East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N52°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

In taking sounding at 7.00pm the wire parted and lost overboard the lead and depth indicator of the sounding machine.

Average steam pressure 122.5 pounds, average revolutions starboard 76.2, port 76.4.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light drizzling rain first hour of watch and lightning last hour of watch.

Gentle breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer unsteady.

Steaming on course N52°W (per standard compass), under three boilers, with land and mountains in sight on starboard hand.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 8.00 o'clock 14 fathoms, fine gray sand, patent log reading 93.1; 9.00pm 14 fathoms, fine gray sand, patent log [reading] 99.1; 10.00pm 14 fathoms, black mud and sand, patent log reading 6.7; 11.00pm 14½ fathoms, course sand and large shells, patent log reading 15.2.

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, average revolutions starboard 83, port 81.7.

San Benito is also known as Puerto Madero.

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20 September 1907

At sea, making passage from Acajutla, [El] Salvador, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.17, Long -94.73

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with occasional light drizzle.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N52°W (per standard compass) until 1.09am, when changed to N63°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 31.5.

Took soundings each hour, getting bottom at 14, 15, 16, 17½ fathoms respectively, with fine gray sand.

Passed Soconusco Bluffs abeam at 4.00am, distant 7.9 miles.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.4, port 88.9.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, hazy about the horizon.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N63°W (per standard compass) until 5.30am, when changed course to N74°W (per standard compass), La Puerto light bearing abeam, distant 7.8 miles, patent log reading 64.5.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 4.00am 19 fathoms; 5.00am 18 fathoms; 6.00am 19 fathoms.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 85.0, port 84.6.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers of rain first hour of watch.

Light breezes from SW to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N74°W (per standard compass) until 11.48am, when changed course to S81°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 11.2, and Morro Hermoso [possibly Cerro El Puchumbo] bearing on starboard beam, distant 3.5 miles.

Land in sight to starboard during entire watch.

Steaming under boilers B, C and D.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional drills in signals.

Set clocks back 5 minutes.

Spread after section of forecastle awning.

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, average revolutions starboard 85.1, port 84.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy and misty.

Light airs to light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S72°W (per standard compass) until 3.10pm, when changed to S66°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 35.9.

At 3.25pm changed course to S77°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 37.5.

At 3.30pm changed course to S51°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 38.3.

At 3.38pm changed course to S33°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 38.7, Salina Cruz lighthouse abeam, distant about 1 mile.

Made preparations for lowering boat in case the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" was at anchor in Salina Cruz.

Exercised ordinary seamen with the hand lead from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 93° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, average revolutions starboard 82.2, port 82.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and overcast, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S33°W (per standard compass) until 5.24pm, when changed course to S59°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 50.4, Point Chipehua [Point Chipecua in log-book] bearing abeam, distant 2.6 miles.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Spread forward section of forecastle awning.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 81, port 81.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S59°W (per standard compass).

Sighted Salina Cruz light at 6.20pm bearing N37°E (per standard compass).

Land in sight to starboard, distant about 3 miles.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84.0, port 84.0.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy, hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S59°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Sighted Port Angeles light at 11.55pm, bearing S89°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 97.0.

Average steam pressure 137.5 pounds, average revolutions starboard 86.7, port 86.6.

Soconusco Bluffs are also known as Sierra Madre.

La Puerto is also known as Puerto Arista.

Point Chipehua is also known as Punta Chipehua.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

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21 September 1907

At sea, making passage from Acajutla, [El] Salvador, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 15.72, Long -97.33

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S59°W (per standard compass) until 12.34am, when changed course to S84°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 2.5.

The light at Port Angeles did not show between 12.55am and 1.00am, also between 1.15am and 1.45am.

Passed Port Angeles light abeam at 2.48am, distant 3.1 miles, patent log reading 18.5.

At 3.45am stopped port engine to overhaul the high pressure cylinder.

Steamed the remainder of watch under starboard engine, carrying 15° port helm.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 82.4, port 77.2.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy first hour of watch.

Light airs from North to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S84°W (per standard compass) until 5.00am, when changed course to N82°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 32.9 and Port Angeles light bearing N66°E (per standard compass).

[Steaming] under three boilers and port engine stopped until 6.10am, when went ahead at slow speed with port engine.

Went ahead with port engine at half speed at 6.14am, at full speed at 6.20am, and slowed to slow speed at 6.24am, continuing with port engine at slow speed during rest of watch.

Port Angeles in sight on starboard quarter until 5.20am, when it bore N74°E (per standard compass).

Land in sight to starboard during entire watch.

Average steam pressure 122.8 pounds, average revolutions starboard 72.7, port 40.0.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE to NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N82°W (per standard compass).

Stopped port engine at 8.20am to cut out high pressure cylinder, and went ahead again at 9.30am.

At 10.53am stopped both engines to clear flushing system discharge at waterline.

Hauled in patent log, reading 64.6.

Went ahead again at 11.05am and put over patent log, reading 64.6.

Set clocks back 8 minutes.

At 11.40am changed course to S77°W [S72°W in log-book] (per standard compass), patent log reading 69.6, to avoid a rain squall.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 86, port [left blank].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Sighted and passed the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" headed to the Southward.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Passed Puoras [?] Blancas Rock [probably Isla Roca Blanca] abeam at 12.50pm, distant 12.4 miles.

Steaming on course S77°W (per standard compass) until 12.08pm, when changed course to N82°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.7.

At 2.20pm changed course to N65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.6.

At 2.30pm changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.9.

At 2.34pm changed course to N49°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.3.

At 2.38pm changed course to N82°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 89.7.

Average steam pressure 117 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84.6, port 84.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N82°W (per standard compass), with land in sight to starboard about 8 miles distant.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84.5, port 80.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N82°W (per standard compass).

The moon rose at 6.23pm.

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, average revolutions starboard 87.2, port 75.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, bright moonlight.

Gentle breezes from NW and West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N82°W (per standard compass).

Took soundings as follows: [at] 10.30pm no bottom at 40 [fathoms], with 75 fathoms of wire out, patent log reading 44.5; 11.00pm no bottom at 68 fathoms, with 100 fathoms of wire out, patent log reading 47.0; 11.30pm no bottom at 68 fathoms, 100 fathoms of wire out, patent log [reading] 51.1.

Average steam pressure 122 pounds, average revolutions starboard 83.6, port 75.2.

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22 September 1907

At sea, making passage between Acajutla, [El] Salvador, and Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.74, Long -99.85

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, bright moonlight.

Gentle breezes to light airs from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N82°W (per standard compass) until 12.04am, when changed course to N68°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 55.2.

[Steaming] under boilers B, C and D.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 12.00 o'clock, 100 turns of wire out, no bottom at 62 fathoms, patent log reading 54.5; 12.30 o'clock, 100 turns of wire out, no bottom at 72 fathoms, patent log reading 57.7.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 80.6, port 75.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N68°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Average steam pressure 130 pounds, average revolutions starboard 89.3, port 74.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy about the horizon.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Spread awnings.

Steaming on course N68°W (per standard compass) until 10.09am, when changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 22.6.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Sighted Acapulco light at 10.00am, bearing one point on the starboard bow.

Took the sea lashings off of both anchors.

Got both lifeboats ready for port.

Average steam pressure 118 pounds, average revolutions starboard 85.3, port 75.

Set clocks back 15 minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy near horizon.

Light airs from West to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N53°W (per standard compass) until 12.40pm, when changed course to N31°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 42.1.

At 1.03pm changed course to N28°W (per standard compass) and hauled in patent log, reading 44.5.

Stood into Acapulco harbor on various courses, with the Commanding Officer at the conn.

At 1.11pm Bruja Point bore on the starboard beam.

Dropped starboard anchor at 1.40pm, in 12 fathoms of water, hove up starboard anchor to the hawse pipe at 1.49pm, and anchored again with the starboard anchor at 1.57pm, veering to 57 fathoms at the water's edge.

Ran a hawser from starboard quarter to ring in large rock.

Anchor bearings: right tangent on Fort [San] Diego N12°E (per standard compass), mooring rock N52°W (per standard compass), ship's head SW (per standard compass).

Received pratique at 2.10pm.

Secured main engines.

Disconnected boilers B and D at 3.45pm, and kept steam on boiler C for auxiliary purposes.

Draft of ship 15 feet 3 inches aft, and 12 feet 4 inches forward.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, except in [compartment] A-11-M, maximum temperature 95° Fahrenheit.

The Commanding Officer received an official visit from Lieutenant V. Russell Nuña, Adjutant to Colonel Emilio Gallardo, Military Commandant of the forces at Acapulco, with the latter's compliments and offer of services.

Rigged out second cutter, wherry, and steam launch.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning last part of watch.

Light breezes from West to light breezes and light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Dropped port anchor at 9.00pm, securing chain by friction brake of anchor engine, with 15 fathom shackle at controller.

Bruja Point is also known as Punta Brujas.

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23 September 1907

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.847, Long -99.902

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, lightning first part of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

Hauled in one part of 5-inch hawser and ran 7-inch hawser to mooring rock.

Received coal lighter "Concha" along starboard side at 7.50am, with 54 tons of coal in bags.

Received on board meat for general mess as per list [below].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to the Northward.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Commenced coaling at 8.00am, received from lighters alongside during watch, loaded with 53, 52, 44 and 33 tons respectively.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 10.00am to call upon the military Commandant.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy weather, lightning last hour.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling until 6.15pm, having taken on board about 240 tons.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: $1630 in gold and silver coin.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 23^rd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
240 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase

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24 September 1907

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.847, Long -99.902

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather, thunder and lightning first hour.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to the Westward.

Light airs from NE to East, to calm.

Barometer rising.

Commenced coaling at 5.30am and took remaining coal on board, total 250 tons.

Draft forward 14 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet.

Received water lighter on port side.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East and South to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

All hands at work cleaning ship.

Taking aboard water from lighter.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, light drizzling rain first [part] of watch.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Cleaning ship continued.

Finished taking in water from lighter and sent lighter ashore.

Received aboard for steaming purposes: 11,500 gallons of water.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Finished cleaning ship.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy sky, lightning.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Exercised at night fire quarters at 7.40pm.

The English steamer "Georgia" came in and anchored at 10.45pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 24^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
240 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase
45 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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25 September 1907

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.847, Long -99.902

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, lightning whole watch.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, lightning first [part] of watch.

Light breezes from East, NE and East.

Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster's Department: provisions as per memorandum [below].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from East and SE.

Barometer steady.

The local Governor, Commandante Colonel Emilio Gallardo, came on board, and upon his departure at 11.20am [this vessel] fired a salute of (11) eleven guns.

A return salute of eleven (11) guns was fired from the fort.

Shut down the ice machine from 8.00am to 8.50am.

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was diving from 8.30am to 10.30am, 2 hours, cleaning forward port fire and bilge sea suction valve strainer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

U.S.S. "Chicago" came in and anchored off the port beam at 1.42pm.

U.S.S. "Chicago" hoisted the quarantine flag, and hauled [it] down after being boarded by the health official.

The Commanding Officer made an official visit to U.S.S. "Chicago".

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Chicago" made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light rain the last hour.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Sent lighter alongside U.S.S. "Chicago" for stores.

Received stores on board as follows: see slip [not included].

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light steady rain the first part [of watch].

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 25^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
240 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase
135 pounds	Turkey		Open purchase

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26 September 1907

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.847, Long -99.902

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

H.C. Martin, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 5½ hours over time.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was down diving from 6.00am to 7.00am, 1 hour, clearing port propeller.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Jose" came in and anchored off starboard bow at 7.35am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Drilled main and secondary battery crews at Morris tube.

A Board of Survey in the Department of Steam Engineering, consisting of Lieutenant Henry Jenson, U.S. Navy, senior member, Lieutenant A.N. Mitchell, U.S. Navy, Ensign J.H. Blackburn, U.S. Navy, and Warrant Machinist A.D. Catherwood, U.S. Navy, members, reported on board at 11.13am from U.S.S. "Chicago", in obedience to orders from the Senior Officer present.

The Board left the ship at 12.00pm.

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Second-class, did diving work on the port propeller from 8.15am till 11.45am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The United States Consul visited U.S.S. "Chicago", and on his departure at 3.52pm a salute of 7 guns was fired, with the United States ensign at the fore.

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Second-class, did diving work on the starboard propeller from 1.00pm till 4.00pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer rising.

The United States Consul called officially on the Commanding Officer, and upon his departure at 4.23pm a salute of 7 guns was fired, with the United States ensign at the fore.

A deck lantern was lost overboard in passing the light to G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, on the steam launch.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with drizzling rain last part of watch.

Calm and light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

The steam launch brought a lighter, containing thirty-five tons of coal, along port side at 8.12pm.

Liberty party all returned.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 26^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
50 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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27 September 1907

At anchor in Acapulco harbor, Mexico

Lat 16.847, Long -99.902

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Turned to at 5.30am, rigged coaling gear, and commenced coaling ship at 5.45am.

Knocked off coaling at 7.15am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with light drizzle.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Finished coaling at 9.30am, having taken on board 35 tons.

Commenced cleaning ship.

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was diving to clear sea suctions for 2½ hours.

The Medical Officer surveyed and condemned 3 cans of cream and 1 can string beans, which were then thrown overboard.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather, light drizzle second part [of watch].

Light airs to light breezes from SE to East.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Second-class, stopped diving at 5.00pm, having been employed for 4 hours, cleaning sea suction valves.

Received from and transferred to U.S.S. "Chicago": stores as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to the Eastward.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The English S.S. "Georgia" got under way at 9.50pm and stood out of the harbor.

Surgeon M. Gates, U.S. Navy, on Board of Survey on articles in Medical Department, on board this vessel.

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[Inserted note]

List of stores sent to U.S.S. "Chicago": 432 pounds butter; 2500 pounds flour; 576 pounds tinned meat; 1084 pounds sugar; 75 mattress covers; 70½ gallons beans; 300 pounds coffee; 31 gallons syrup; 658 pounds tinned vegetables.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 27^th [28^th in log-book], 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
250 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase

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28 September 1907

At anchor in Acapulco harbor, Mexico

Lat 16.847, Long -99.902

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather, lightning.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather, lightning first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

G.B. Evans, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was diving to clear strainers for 1 hour.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East and South.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] B and D boilers at 8.15am.

Divers were down at work over the side clearing valves and strainers from 8.15am to 9.45am.

Carried on usual Saturday cleaning and made preparations for sea.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South and SW.

Barometer falling.

Prepared ship for sea.

Received in Paymaster's Department: fresh provisions as per memorandum [below].

Steam formed in boilers B and D at 2.30pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 95° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Weekly test of flood cocks made.

U.S.S. "Chicago" got under way and stood out to sea at 2.55pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Called all hands up anchor at 4.31pm.

Got under way and stood out at 4.35pm.

Steaming under 3 boilers, B, C and D, courses various, Captain at the conn.

Set course N83°W (per standard compass) at 5.15pm.

Put patent log over at 5.20pm, [reading] zero, and took departure from Acapulco light bearing N57°E (per standard compass), distant 0.7 miles.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N83°W (per standard compass).

Land in sight on the starboard beam, distant about 5 miles.

Acapulco light in sight bearing S85°E (per standard compass).

Started the blowers in the forward fireroom.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 83.4, port 83.4.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy, with thunder, lightning and light rains.

Moderate to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N83°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Sighted a white light at 9.28pm about 3 points forward of the starboard beam, which disappeared and then appeared again at 9.50pm, 1 point forward of the beam, [at] 9.54pm 1 point forward of the beam, and at 10.15pm ½ point abaft starboard beam.

Took a sounding at 10.00pm, getting no bottom at 85 fathoms, patent log reading 34.2.

Average steam pressure 118.3 pounds, average revolutions starboard 79.5, port 79.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

September 28^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
300 pounds	Fresh beef		Open purchase
150 pounds	Turkey		Open purchase
140 dozen	Eggs		Open purchase

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29 September 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 17.66, Long -102.42

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather, with lightning, passing showers first hour.

Light breezes from West to calm.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under boilers B, C and D, on course N83°W (per standard compass) until 3.50am, when changed to N72°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 80.

Took sounding at 1.00am, no bottom at 85 fathoms, patent log [reading] 57.9.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 90.9, port 90.9.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather and warm.

Light airs from West, to light breezes to light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N72°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions port 99, starboard 101.5.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N72°W (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Set clocks back 4 minutes.

Average steam pressure 117.3 pounds, average revolutions starboard 101.2, port 100.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N72°W (per standard compass), with land in sight to starboard, distant about 12 miles.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Instructed ordinary seamen at the wheel.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 100.4, port 101.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy to the Westward.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N72°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 100.4, port 100.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy around horizon, bright starlight overhead.

Gentle to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N72°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Land in sight on starboard side.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 98.8, port 101.7.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with some stars shining.

Calm to light airs from West.

Passing showers.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N72°W (per standard compass) until 9.00pm, when changed course to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 38.9.

Lightning about the horizon.

Land in sight on starboard hand during first part [of watch].

Average steam pressure 112 pounds, average revolutions starboard 85.0, port 82.1.

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30 September 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 19.53, Long -105.48

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning on horizon.

Bright moonlight part of watch, moon rose at 12.35am.

Sea smooth.

Calm and light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 86.1, port 87.6.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather, lightning first part [of watch].

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Passed Cove Rock [?] abeam at 6.45am, distant 6.3 miles, patent log reading 19.6.

Average steam pressure 112 pounds, average revolutions starboard 93, port 94.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to light breezes from SE and South.

Passing squalls from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions exercised at infantry and light artillery, 4^th Division received instructions in first aid.

Set clocks back 11 minutes at 11.30am.

Changed course to N63°W (per standard compass) at noon, patent log reading 63.4.

Average steam pressure 116.1 pounds, average revolutions starboard 91.4, port 87.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N63°W (per standard compass).

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: see slip [below].

Broke out the port chain, overhauled and restowed.

Sent midship awnings below.

I. Singe, Cabin Steward, reported his term of enlistment having expired on the 29^th of this month.

Passed through driftwood, apparently from some river.

Tested lifebuoys and found condition efficient.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 86.8, port 85.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, served out clean clothing bags, and closed and opened watertight doors.

Broke out after 6-inch powder magazine, inspected compartment D-99, and restowed magazine.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 87.5, port 88.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N63°W (per standard compass) until 6.55pm, when sighted light of Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Para", patent log reading 20.4.

Steered various course, and then took course S66°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 21.3.

Then steered various courses for remainder of watch.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 89.7, port 89.6.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy weather.

Light breeze from SW to light airs from SE and South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on various courses between N63°W (per standard compass) to S18°E (per standard compass), Captain conning, in coming up with Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Para".

At 8.30pm rounded up under her stern and stopped.

Hauled in patent log, reading 33.5.

Lowered port lifeboat and sent for mail.

Got under way again at 8.50pm.

Put over patent log and set course N61°W (per standard compass) at 8.55pm, patent log reading 33.5.

Average steam pressure 121.1 pounds, average revolutions starboard 86.6, port 81.2.

Approved: [signed] J.H. Glennon, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", at sea, September 30^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, scrubbing clothes in bathroom, 4 hours' extra duty.

S. Hoak, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders, scrubbing clothes in bathroom, 4 hours' extra duty.

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1907

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1 October 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 21.29, Long -107.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning about the horizon.

Light breezes to light airs from South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Clear moonlight.

Average steam pressure 121 pounds, average revolutions starboard 90.3, port 90.3.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with lightning near horizon first part of watch.

Light airs from SW to light breezes from NW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.5, port 88.5.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, thunder first part [of watch].

Gentle breezes from North to NW, to calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised the landing force in heavy marching order, and manned main battery with reduced crews and secondary battery with crews from the Engineer's Division.

Set clocks back 10 minutes.

Average steam pressure 116.1 pounds, average revolutions port 82.3, starboard 83.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm to light airs from ESE to calm.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Changed course to N64°W at 12.30pm (per standard compass), patent log reading 69.2.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 83.8, port 82.3.

Magazines inspected, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Monthly litmus test [of smokeless powder] made, result normal.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass).

Started the fireroom blowers.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Turned in clean bags and served out clean hammocks.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84.0, port 84.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, average revolutions starboard 81.1, port 82.2.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy, with lightning on horizon.

Light airs from WNW to West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass) throughout watch.

Average steam pressure 112.2 pounds, average revolutions starboard 81, port 84.3.

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2 October 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 23.21, Long -110.54

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy around horizon, clear overhead, bright starlight and moonlight from 1.50am on, lightning to NE.

Light airs to light breezes, to gentle to fresh breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions port 87, starboard 88.9.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 4.30am sighted Cape Falso light bearing N37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.5.

Passed Cape San Lucas abeam at 7.05am, distant 5.7 miles.

Passed [Cape] Falso light abeam at 7.30am, distant 2.4 miles.

Average steam pressure 111 pounds, average revolutions starboard 86.2, port 86.8.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy near horizon.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass), with land in sight to starboard.

Hauled in starboard patent log at 8.00am, reading 32.4, and used port patent log as standard.

Sighted a steamer at 8.07am bearing N86°W (per standard compass) and standing to the Southward and Eastward.

Steamer passed port beam at 8.40am, distant about 5 miles, and flying the United States ensign.

She had a black hull, white deck house well aft, and black funnel with red band, and was carrying a deck load of lumber.

Hoisted colors at peak at 8.35am, and hauled them down at 9.08am.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held collision, abandon ship and fire drills.

Set clocks back 10 minutes.

Aired all boat sails.

Average steam pressure 113.3 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.2, port 88.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to the Southward, hazy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 1.03pm sighted the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Peru" standing to Southward.

Changed course to N46°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 25.3, to intercept her, and at 2.05pm resumed course N64°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 27.3.

Commenced overhauling sheet chain.

The Medical Officer instructed the 2^nd Division in first aid to the wounded.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84.6, port 83.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Hazy weather and cool.

Moderate breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Changed course at 5.45pm to N66°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 55.1.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Closed watertight doors.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84, port 84.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear, bright moonlight.

Moderate breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N66°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84.3, port 83.8.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, hazy near horizon.

Moderate breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N66°W (per standard compass).

Took soundings as follows: [at] 9.00 o'clock, patent log reading 79.8, no bottom at 65 fathoms; 9.15pm, patent log reading 82.2, no bottom at 65 fathoms; 9.30pm, patent log [reading] 84.1, no bottom at 65 fathoms; 10.00pm, patent log reading 87.2, no bottom at 65 fathoms; at 10.15pm, patent log reading 89.6, no bottom at 60 fathoms; 10.30pm, patent log reading 91.5, no bottom at 85 fathoms; 10.45pm, patent log reading 93.6, no bottom at 65 fathoms; 11.00pm, patent log reading 95.5, no bottom at 65 fathoms.

Average steam pressure 112.1, average revolutions starboard 89.2, port 89.8.

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3 October 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 24.98, Long -113.04

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy on the horizon.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N66°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 93.5, port 93.5.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy, cool.

Moderate breezes North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N66°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Sighted Cape San Lazaro on starboard beam at daylight.

Changed course at 6.00am to N54°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 50.8.

Average steam pressure 106 pounds, average revolutions starboard 84.4, port 86.2.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy about the horizon.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, had general quarters and one-minute ammunition test.

Set clocks back nine minutes.

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, average revolutions starboard 90.8, port 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy first hour of watch.

Gentle breezes from NW to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass).

The Medical Officer instructed the 1^st Division in first aid to the wounded.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 89° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks and made fortnightly test of smokeless powder.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 93, port 93.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass).

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, average revolutions starboard 91.4, port 91.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy around the horizon, clear overhead, cool.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, average revolutions starboard 89.5, port 91.5.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass) until 9.00pm, when changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 75.

Average steam pressure 116.5 pounds, average revolutions starboard 92.5, port 94.4.

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4 October 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 27.79, Long -115.08

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West to NW, to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N40°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 91.7, port 92.2.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N40°W (per standard compass) until 6.47am, when changed to N45°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 58.0.

Sighted land on starboard beam at 6.15am, distant about 11 miles.

Average steam pressure 111 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.4, port 90.1.

8am to meridian:

Clear sky, hazy lower atmosphere.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N45°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at general quarters.

Set clocks back 9 minutes at 11.15am.

Changed course at 11.23am to N38°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 95.8.

Changed course at 11.45am to N41°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 99.0.

Average steam pressure 118.3 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 84.5, [port] 85.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, hazy about the horizon.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Changed course N45°W (per standard compass) at 12.04pm, patent log reading 1.2.

Passed [Punta] San Eugenio abeam at 12.20pm, patent log reading 4.6, distant 1.3 miles.

Changed course [to] N12°W (per standard compass) at 12.24pm, patent log reading 4.6.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 89° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 92.1, port 92.1.

Sighted and passed a two-masted schooner headed to the Southward, flying the Mexican colors.

Hoisted the colors and hauled down when schooner was well astern.

At 3.30pm [changed course] to N45°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear sky overhead to cloudy, hazy near horizon.

Light breezes from North to West and light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N45°W (per standard compass), with Cerros Island in sight on port quarter during watch.

At 4.14pm the North end of Cerros Island bore on port beam, distant 2.8 miles by bow and beam bearings, patent log reading 36.6.

At 6.12pm, patent log reading 42.4, right tangent of Cerros Island S5°E (per standard compass), left tangent Cerros Island S27°E (per standard compass).

At 5.55pm Cerros Peak bore 25°E (per standard compass), patent log 47.0.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, held setting up drill and closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.0, port 88.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear to the Westward, lightning to the Northward, and misty all around the horizon.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N45°W (per standard compass).

Hauled in patent log at 7.10pm to examine it, and put it over again at 7.15pm, reading 54.5.

Average steam pressure 107 pounds, revolutions starboard 82, port 81.5.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky, hazy atmosphere, with dew, cool.

Light airs from West to calm, to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N45°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 112.2 pounds, revolutions starboard 85.1, port 86.2.

Punta San Eugenio is also known as Punta Eugenia.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

Cerros Peak is also known as Cerro de Cedros.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", at sea, October 4^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer J. Griffin, Electrician First-class, was given an acting appointment as Chief Electrician, and G.P. Poe, Ordinary Seaman, was given an acting appointment as Yeoman Third-class, both from October 1^st, 1907.

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5 October 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 30.75, Long -116.29

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, hazy about the horizon.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 1.50am no bottom at 70 fathoms, with 120 turns of wire out, patent log reading 8; 2.15am no bottom at 70 fathoms, with 120 turns of wire out, patent log reading 12; 2.45am no bottom at 70 fathoms, with 120 turns of wire out, patent log reading 16; 3.15am no bottom at 65 fathoms, with 120 turns of wire out, patent log reading 20; 3.45am no bottom at 65 fathoms, with 120 turns of wire out, patent log reading 24.

Steaming on course N45°W (per standard compass) until 3.45am, when changed course to N29°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 24.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.2, port 86.3.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, fog banks around horizon.

Calm and light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N24°W (per standard compass).

Sighted land to starboard after daylight.

Sighted Point San Quintin [Point San Quentin in log-book] two points on starboard bow at 7.15am.

High knoll on Point San Quintin [Point San Quentin in log-book] bore N½°W (per standard compass) at 7.35am, patent log reading 53.5.

At 7.50am the same point bore N13½°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 57.8.

Sighted San Martin Island ½ point on port bow at 7.50am.

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, revolutions starboard 86.1, port 86.1.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to the Westward, hazy.

Light breezes to gentle breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N24°W (per standard compass) until 8.08am, when changed to N58°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 60.3.

At 8.40am changed to N35°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 64.3.

Passed San Martin Island abeam at 9.45am, distant 3.2 miles, patent log [reading] 72.6.

Started forced draft blowers at 11.35am.

Set clocks back 5 minutes.

Average steam pressure 113.2 pounds, revolutions port 88.0, starboard 88.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy, cool.

Light breezes from South to light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N35°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Changed course at 12.11pm to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 96.2.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 85° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Passed Cape Colnett abeam at 1.25pm [11.25 in log-book], patent log reading 8.5, distant 3.6 miles.

Average steam pressure 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 99.5, port 100.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, hazy about the horizon.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N40°W (per standard compass) until 4.15pm, when changed course to N58°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.6.

At 5.32pm changed course to N38°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 48.1.

Passed Santo Tomas Point abeam at 4.55pm, distant 2.7 miles.

At 5.46pm passed Soledad Rocks abeam, distant 8 miles.

Sighted Todos Santos Island, last seen bearing N25°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 54.3.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, had physical exercise drill.

Closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, revolutions starboard 100, port 100.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy near horizon.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N38°W (per standard compass) until 7.25pm, when changed course to N45°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 65.9.

At 6.25pm, patent log [reading] 56.2, Santo Tomas Point bore S9°E (per standard compass) and Banda Point bore North (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, average revolutions starboard 100, port 100.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N45°W (per standard compass) until 10.17pm, when changed to N29°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 93.2.

At 11.40pm changed course to N31°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 6.9.

Took soundings every 15 minutes, commencing at 9.00pm.

Passed Los Coronados Islands abeam at 11.50pm.

Sighted Point Loma light ahead at 11.55pm.

Average steam pressure 117 pounds, revolutions starboard 100, port 100.

Point San Quintin is also known as Cabo San Quintin.

San Martin Island is also known as Isla San Martín.

Cape Colnett is also known as Cape Colonet.

Santo Tomas Point is also known as Punta Santo Tomás.

Soledad Rocks are also known as Rocas La Soledad.

Todos Santos Island is also known as Isla Todos Santos.

Banda Point is also known as Cabo Banda.

Los Coronados Islands are also known as Coronado Islands.

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6 October 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 33.74, Long -118.54

Commences and until 4am:

Clear overhead, cloudy around horizon, bright starlight, cool.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N31°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers and forced draft.

Changed course at 12.00am to N59°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 10.2.

Took a sounding at same time, bottom at 11½ fathoms.

Point Loma light bore on the bow at 12.49am, patent log reading 18.1.

Point Loma light bore abeam at 1.32am, patent log reading 24.1, distant 6 miles.

Shut down blowers at 1.45am.

Point Loma light disappeared astern at 3.15am, bearing S82°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 39.0.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 91.1, port 90.8.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty about the horizon.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N59°W (per standard compass).

At 6.00am sighted land on the starboard beam.

At 6.45am sighted Santa Catalina Island bearing N84°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 62.4.

Sighted San Clemente Island at 7.15am on the port beam.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 91.5, port 91.9.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW by West to gentle and moderate breezes from West to WSW.

Sea smooth.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N59°W (per standard compass) through San Pedro Channel.

At 9.19am, patent log reading 93.0, Avalon bore on port beam, distant 8 miles.

Sighted Point Fermin on starboard bow at 10.13am.

Sighted a small sloop at 10.15am close inshore on starboard bow standing to Southward.

At 10.55am, patent log reading 7.1, right tangent on Santa Catalina Island bore S37°W (per standard compass) and left tangent bore S33°E (per standard compass).

Sighted a steam schooner at 11.55am on starboard quarter, standing to the Northward, close inshore.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship at 9.30am.

Held general muster and published special and general orders and Squadron and Fleet orders and circulars.

Set clocks back 9 minutes.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 95.5, port 97.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather.

Moderate to light breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N59°W (per standard compass) until 12.30pm, when changed to N75°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 23.5.

Passed Dume Point abeam at 2.19pm, distant 3.9 miles, patent log reading 40.2.

At 2.54pm changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log reading 46.0.

Sighted a steamer dead ahead and another on starboard quarters at 1.30pm, both standing to the Northward.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 83° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 99.4, port 99.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course West (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Passed [Point] Hueneme light, starboard beam, at 4.45pm, patent log reading 63.9, distant 4.5 miles.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 95, port 96.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear, hazy about the horizon.

Moderate breezes from SW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course West (per standard compass).

Sighted Santa Barbara light at 7.00pm, bearing N49°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.0.

Lights of steamer in sight on port bow during watch.

Average steam pressure 117.1 pounds, average revolutions starboard 98.6, port 98.3.

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8pm to midnight:

Clear overhead, hazy near horizon.

Light breezes from SW by West and moderate to fresh breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course West (per standard compass) until 8.20pm, when changed course to S83°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 95.1.

At 8.12pm Santa Barbara light bore on starboard beam, distant 10.8 miles, patent log reading 93.8.

At 8.15pm sighted the masthead light of a steamer one point on port bow, which passed to port at 8.30pm, standing to the Southward and distant about 1 mile.

Santa Barbara light disappeared from view at 8.45pm, on starboard quarter.

Point Conception light appeared at 9.03pm, bearing N82°W (per standard compass).

Sighted lights on shore at 9.05pm, about 3 points forward of starboard beam.

At 9.04pm sighted the lights of a steamer one point abaft the starboard beam, standing to the Northward and visible during rest of watch.

Light of a steamer visible passing across from port to starboard bow during watch.

Point Conception light bore on starboard bow at 11.20pm, patent log reading 22.0.

At 11.50pm Point Conception light bore N15°W (per standard compass), distant 5.3 miles, patent log reading 26.5.

Changed course to N68°W (per standard compass).

Average steam pressure 123 pounds, average revolutions starboard 96.6, port 96.8.

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7 October 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 35.71, Long -121.43

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy on the horizon.

Fresh to moderate breezes from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N68°W (per standard compass) until 12.15am, when changed to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 30.2.

Passed Conception Point abeam at 12.25am, distant 6.3 miles, patent log reading 31.4.

Changed course to N50°W (per standard compass) at 1.35am, patent log reading 40.9.

Passed Arguello light abeam at 2.00am, distant 5.1 miles, patent log reading 44.6.

Sighted two steamers standing to the Southward at 2.00am.

Average steam pressure 112 pounds, revolutions starboard 94.4, port 95.1.

4am to 8am:

Clear sky, hazy.

Moderate breezes from NW by West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N50°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Saw outline of land on starboard beam at sunrise.

Average steam pressure 110 pounds, revolutions starboard 87.3, port 90.5.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy about the horizon.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N50°W (per standard compass) until 8.15am, when changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 96.4.

At 10.25am changed course to N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.6.

At 11.04am changed course to N13°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 19.1.

At 11.08am changed the course to N20°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 19.7.

At 11.28am changed course to N47°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 25.

Sighted [Point] Piedras Blancas at 11.00am, bearing N24°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 18.8.

[Point] Piedras [Blancas] light bore abeam at 11.25am, distant 5.2 miles.

Set clocks back 17 minutes.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am.

Had physical exercise drill under arms.

The First and Second Divisions were exercised at infantry drill, the 3^rd Division was exercised at artillery drill.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 91, port 90.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear overhead, hazy near horizon, light fog last [part] of watch.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N47°W (per standard compass) until 2.18pm, when changed course to N57°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 48.8.

At 2.35pm, patent log reading 50.5, changed course to N60°W (per standard compass).

Land in sight to starboard, distant about four miles.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and a maximum temperature of 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Average steam pressure 106 pounds, revolutions starboard 87.4, port 87.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, foggy second part [of watch].

Fresh breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N60°W (per standard compass) until 4.38pm, when changed to N71°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 65.4.

At 5.10pm changed course to S87°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 70, and at 6.00pm changed again to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 76.0.

Took sounding at 5.25pm, getting bottom at 46 fathoms, patent log reading 73.2.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up drill and closed and opened watertight doors.

Average steam pressure 112 pounds, revolutions starboard 89.1, port 87.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and foggy to clear and bright starlight, cool.

Fresh to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N50°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Sighted a fleet of four ships steaming South at 7.04pm.

Changed course to N42°W (per standard compass) at 7.06pm, patent log reading 85.1.

Changed course at 7.15pm to N45°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 86.0.

Changed course at 7.20pm to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 86.8.

Sighted Point Sur at 7.30pm, bearing S72°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 88.2.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Average steam pressure 115 pounds, revolutions starboard 94.1, port 94.0.

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8pm to midnight:

Clear to overcast, with some stars shining.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N50°W (per standard compass).

Sighted three steamers and passed them on the starboard hand, all headed to the Southward.

Overhauled and passed steamer headed to the Northward.

Sighted Pigeon Point light at 11.30pm, bearing N8°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 22.8.

Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions starboard 96.2, port 90.8.

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8 October 1907

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Francisco, California

Lat 37.795, Long -122.389

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudless to cloudy, hazy near horizon.

Gentle breezes West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N50°W (per standard compass) until 12.15am, when changed course to N28°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 29.2.

At 12.35am, patent log reading 31.4, Pigeon Point light bore on starboard bow, and abeam at 1.50am, distant 10.6 miles, patent log reading 42.2.

Pigeon Point light disappeared on starboard quarter at 2.50am.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 1.45am, patent log reading 40.8, bottom at 52 fathoms; 2.00am, patent log reading 43.3, 50 fathoms; 2.30am, patent log reading 47.6, 50 fathoms; 3.00am, patent log reading 51.6, 48 fathoms; 3.20am, patent log reading 56.1, 39 fathoms.

Average steam pressure 111 pounds, revolutions starboard 95.3, port 94.4.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and foggy to cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N28°W (per standard compass) until 5.50am, when changed to N13°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 75.7.

At 4.55am sighted Farrallon Islands [Farralons Islands in log-book] light bearing N71°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 67.2.

At 5.12am sighted [Point] Bonita light bearing N13°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 69.8.

At 6.30am changed course to N24°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 81.0.

Hauled in patent log at 6.46am, reading 92.8.

Stood into Golden Gate on various courses, the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Average steam pressure 117.2 pounds, revolutions port 93.4, starboard 93.2.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs to light breezes from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on various courses, Captain at the conn.

Anchored at 8.05am in 12 fathoms of water, starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Black Point S35°E (per standard compass), Alcatraz light N34°E (per standard compass).

Pratique boat came alongside and ship was granted pratique at 8.45am.

Got under way at 9.46am and stood in.

Anchored at 10.22am in 13 fathoms, port anchor, 35 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: ferry tower West by South (per standard compass), red buoy S52°E (per standard compass).

Revenue officers came aboard at 10.40am and inspected for dutiable articles.

The Captain visited U.S.S. "West Virginia" [U.S.S. "West Virginnia" in log-book] officially at 10.45am.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 15 feet.

Turned the main engines at 11.10am.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] C and D boilers.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

At 10.30am fired a salute of 13 guns.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 77° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Lieutenant J.S. Doddridge, U.S. Navy, received orders detaching him from duty on [in in log-book] this ship and ordering him to proceed to his home.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, received orders to duty as Ordnance Officer of this ship in addition to his other duties.

The Captain visited U.S.S. "Pennsylvania" officially at 3.16 o'clock.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear sky, hazy atmosphere.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Discharged men as per list [below] by reason of expiration of enlistment.

Sent liberty party of 40 men ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky and hazy atmosphere.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 8^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
130 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Contract
1133 pounds	Potatoes	[J.] Rothschild & Company	Contract
416 pounds	Onions	[J.] Rothschild & Company	Contract
59 pounds	Butter	[J.] Rothschild & Company	Contract

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", October 8^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The following named men were honorably discharged from this vessel and the Naval Service, by reason of expiration of enlistment: C.R. Scanlan, Chief Machinist's Mate; A.J. Hunter, Boatswain's Mate First-class; E.W. Owen, Painter Second-class; M.H. Harcke, Blacksmith; A.P. Lyness, First-class Fireman; M.G. Fisher, Oiler; C. Ramsey, Seaman; C.L. Hoyle, Seaman; E.A. Pollard, Seaman.

The following man was discharged with Ordinary Discharge from this vessel and the Naval Service, by reason of expiration of term of enlistment: E.V. Trucks, Seaman.

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9 October 1907

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.795, Long -122.389

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and hazy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned at 7.00am, four absentees.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, absentees as per list [below].

Cleaning paintwork on spars, smokestack, decks and side.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "West Virginia" and U.S.S. "Pennsylvania" called officially on the Commanding Officer.

S. Hoak, Ordinary Seaman, reported his term of enlistment having expired.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

The Commander-in-Chief called on the Commanding Officer.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The Paymaster received five thousand dollars ($5000.00) United States gold on board.

The yard tug from Mare Island stood down the bay and went alongside flagship, flying the Admiral's flag at the fore.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.

Disconnected boilers C and D at 2.30pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Siberia" left the harbor at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, absentees same as forenoon.

Following the motions of flagship, exercised searchlights from 7.30pm to 8.00pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear, hazy.

Light airs from SW and West.

Barometer steady.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 9^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	[Paymaster's]	October 9, 1907
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
R.E. Allemang	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 9, 1907

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 9^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
125 pounds	Pork chops	Western Meat Company	Contract
120 pounds	Roast beef	Western Meat Company	Contract
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	Western Meat Company	Contract
135 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Contract

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] I.C. Johnson, Ensign, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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10 October 1907

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.795, Long -122.389

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, hazy about the horizon, with heavy dew.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 17 hours over time from liberty.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, hazy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, eleven absentees as per list appended [below].

Began painting spar color.

Commander E.E. Capehart, U.S. Navy, of the U.S. Naval Training Station at Goat Island, called officially at 8.45am on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.

A calling committee, consisting of Lieutenant W.S. Turpin, U.S. Navy, and Ensigns C.L. Hand, U.S. Navy, and R.B. Coffey, U.S. Navy, from U.S.S. "Pennsylvania", called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.

E. Wilson, Coal Passer, returned on board 2½ hours over time from liberty.

W. Morrow, Seaman, and O.A. Odjard, Yeoman First-class, being under the influence of liquor, were placed under sentry's charge by order of the Commanding Officer.

Ship swung to flood tide at 8.00am, stern toward the city.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Provisions received on board for the general mess as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 1.30pm, called officially on the Commandant at the U.S. Naval Training Station, and returned on board at 2.30pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Inspected magazines and tested flood cocks, conditions normal, maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

By order of the Commanding Officer M. Vogel [Vogal in log-book], Seaman, was placed under the sentry's charge at 4.20pm, being under the influence of liquor, and O.A. Odjard, Yeoman First-class, and W. Morrow, Seaman, were released from sentry's charge at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky, hazy near horizon.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

W. Hildebrand [Hilderbrand in log-book], Oiler, returned from liberty 15 hours over time and J. Doyle, Water Tender, returned 16 hours over time.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 10^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
P. McFadden	Seaman	1	October 10, 1907
C.F. Carroll [crossed out in red]	Seaman	2	October 10, 1907
J. Nesper	Ordinary Seaman	2	October 10, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
A.L. Clark	Ordinary Seaman	4	October 10, 1907
W.E. Hildebrand	Oiler	5	October 10, 1907
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	October 10, 1907
J.S. Clarke	Yeoman Second-class	5	October 10, 1907
E. Wilson	Coal Passer	5	October 10, 1907
J. Doyle	Water Tender	5	October 10, 1907
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	Paymaster's	October 9, 1907

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 10^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
108 pounds	Beefsteak	Western Meat Company	Contract
100 pounds	Veal roast	Western Meat Company	Contract
63 pounds	Veal stew	Western Meat Company	Contract
98 pounds	Fish	A. Paladini [Pallidini in log-book]	Contract

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11 October 1907

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.83, Long -122.40 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy, misty last hour.

Light airs to light breezes from ESE to East.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Albatross" shifted from North to South side of pier 14.

Liberty party all returned, except F. Rericha, First-class Fireman, and D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman.

Released M. Vogel, Seaman, from sentry's charge, by order of the Commanding Officer.

R. McFadden, Seaman, returned from liberty 24 hours over time, and E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, returned 9 hours over time.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and misty, light drizzle first part [of watch].

Light airs from ESE to SW.

Barometer steady.

G.M. Mitchell, Boiler Maker, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman, and J.S. Clark, Yeoman Second-class, returned on board, 26, 32½ and 27 hours over time respectively.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, absentees as per list [below].

Exercised at setting up.

Steam formed in boilers C and D at 9.40am.

Connected up boilers B, C and D at 10.40am.

Made preparations for getting under way and got under way at 11.40am.

Draft of ship [forward] 12 feet 10 inches, aft 14 feet 11 inches.

Steamed on various courses past Yerba Buena Island towards Mare Island, the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs to light breezes from West to South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on various courses through San Pablo Bay for Mare Island, the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Stood into Mare Island Strait and moored to buoy number 1 at 3.52pm.

Draft forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 14 feet 11 inches.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from South to SW.

Barometer steady.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 4.30pm to call upon the Commandant of the Navy Yard.

The following named men were transferred to the Naval Hospital, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: G.R. Chamberlain, Chief Machinist's Mate; Paul Vaudoit, Chief Master-at-Arms; R.G. Kenney, Ordinary Seaman; and B. Putsche [Putche in log-book], Seaman.

G.M. Mitchell, Boiler Maker, was honorably discharged from the Naval Service, by reason of the expiration of his term of enlistment.

C.H. O'Hara, Ordinary Seaman, was transferred to U.S.S. "Independence" under guard, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear, lightning first part [of watch].

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 11.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 11^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	Paymaster's	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	October 10, 1907
J. Nesper	Ordinary Seaman	2	October 10, 1907
F. Rericha	First-class Fireman	5	October 11, 1907
D.W. Townsend	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 11, 1907
J.S. Clarke [J.C. Clarke in log-book]	Yeoman Second-class	5	October 10, 1907

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 11^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
120 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Contract
196 pounds	Carrots	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
1135 pounds	Potatoes	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
60 pounds	Butter	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
41 pounds	Soda crackers	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
125 pounds	Cabbage	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
55 pounds	Cheese	J. Rothschild & Company	Contract
63 pounds	Liver	Western Meat Company	Contract
120 pounds	Pork chops	Western Meat Company	Contract
150 pounds	Corned beef	Western Meat Company	Contract

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12 October 1907

At Mare Island Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung from flood to ebb tide at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Clear sky, hazy.

Calm to light airs from SW to calm, to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The Commanding Officer called officially upon the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Independence" and U.S.S. "Milwaukee" at 9.45am.

U.S.S. "Independence" fired a salute of 13 guns at 10.15am, hauled down the flag of Admiral Lyon and broke Senior Officer's pennant.

At 10.45am U.S.S. "Raleigh" hauled down commission pennant and ensign.

The Commanding Officer visited the Commandant of the [Navy] Yard officially at 11.00am.

Held usual field day, whole watch.

Sent liberty party ashore at noon.

Six absentees as per memorandum [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear sky, hazy atmosphere.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The Captain held a mast at 1.00pm and awarded punishments as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 79° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear sky and hazy atmosphere.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, six absentees as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 12^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
85 pounds	Smoked ham	F. Fitzmaurice	Contract
40 pounds	Bologna	F. Fitzmaurice	Contract
35 dozen	Eggs	T.V. Collins	Contract
250 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Contract

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", October 12, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

H.C. Martin, First-class Fireman, over leave 5½ hours, 6 days' restriction.

R. McFadden, Seaman, over leave 24 hours, 24 days' restriction.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 26 hours, 26 days' restriction.

W.E. Hildebrand, Oiler, over leave 15 hours, 15 days' restriction.

J.S. Clark, Yeoman Second-class, over leave 27 hours, 27 days' restriction.

E. Wilson, Second-class Fireman, over leave 2½ hours, 3 days' restriction.

R.E. Allemang, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 17 hours, 17 days' restriction.

E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, over leave 9 hours, 9 days' restriction.

D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 3½ hours, 4 days' restriction.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 12^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	Paymaster's	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	October 10, 1907
J. Nesper	Ordinary Seaman	2	October 10, 1907
F. Rericha	First-class Fireman	5	October 11, 1907

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13 October 1907

At Mare Island Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and misty.

Light airs from West to calm, to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to clear sky.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Sent liberty party ashore at 12.00pm.

Yesterday's liberty party all returned, except J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, and P. Ruddy, Coal Passer.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear sky.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer falling.

Sent baseball party ashore in charge of Ensign, J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, at 2.00pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Swung to flood tide at 12.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear sky, hazy last hour of watch.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer steady.

Baseball party all returned at 5.45pm.

Ship swung to ebb tide at 6.00pm, stern toward Vallejo.

G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 8 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky.

Calm and light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 13^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	Paymaster's	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	October 10, 1907
J. Nesper	Ordinary Seaman	2	October 10, 1907
F. Rericha	First-class Fireman	5	October 11, 1907

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14 October 1907

At Mare Island Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Misty.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudless, misty, lightning from SW to NW.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for painting ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Painting ship.

F. Rericha, First-class Fireman, and P. Ruddy, Coal Passer, returned on board 73 and 20 hours over time, respectively.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 8.15am.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and calm.

Barometer falling.

Continued painting.

The Commandant of the Navy Yard called upon the Commanding Officer at 3.30pm.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 12.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to the Southward, hazy to misty.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

A.H. Singleton, Chief Quartermaster, reported on board, with bag, hammock, and necessary papers.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 14^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	Paymaster's	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	October 10, 1907
J. Nesper	Ordinary Seaman	2	October 10, 1907
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907

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[Inserted note]

October 14, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.H. Marshall, Machinist's Mate First-class, was given an acting appointment as Chief Machinist's Mate from October 9^th, 1907, and A.Y. Long, Machinist's Mate First-class, was given an acting appointment as Chief Machinist's Mate from October 12^th, 1907.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 14^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
70 pounds	Mutton chops	F. Fitzmaurice	Contract
80 pounds	Beef roast	F. Fitzmaurice	Contract
55 pounds	Hamburger steak	F. Fitzmaurice	Contract
120 pounds	Bread	California Baking Company	Contract

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15 October 1907

Moored to buoy, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 2.45am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty to hazy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

F.W. Nettleship, Ordinary Seaman, and P.T. Knudson, Ordinary Seaman, were rated Seamen, as per slip [below].

Received stores in the Paymaster's Department as per memorandum [not included].

All hands engaged in painting ship.

Six absentees as per memorandum [below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Sent liberty party ashore at noon and brought back yesterday's liberty party.

J. Nesper, Ordinary Seaman, and F. Rennison, Machinist's Mate First-class, returned to the ship at noon, 125 hours over leave and tight.

One absentee from liberty party.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, to cloudy, cool.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

The Commanding Officer held mast at one [o'clock] and awarded punishments as per slip [below].

M. McCray, Commissary Steward, went on 5 days' leave of absence.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

F. Rennison, Machinist's Mate First-class, J. Nesper, Ordinary Seaman, and W.J. Morris, Seaman, were placed under sentry's charge at 12.30pm, C. Nicholson, Seaman, was confined in the brig.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, 5 absentees.

K. Okomoto, Mess Attendant, returned from liberty at six [o'clock], six hours over time.

Sent a fire and rescue party ashore at 6.05pm, in charge of Midshipman Irvine, to answer a fire call from the Navy Yard.

The party returned at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and misty, cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Released prisoners from sentry's charge and from the brig at 8.30pm, they having become sober.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 15^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	Paymaster's	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
F. Rennison	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	October 10, 1907
J. Nesper	Ordinary Seaman	2	October 10, 1907
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", October 15, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

F. Rericha, First-class Fireman, over leave 73 hours, 30 days' restriction.

G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, over leave 8 hours, 8 days' restriction.

P. Ruddy, Coal Passer, over leave 20 hours, 20 days' restriction.

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[Inserted note]

October 15, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer F.W. Nettleship, Ordinary Seaman, and P.T. Knudson, Ordinary Seaman, were rated Seamen from October 14^th, 1907.

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16 October 1907

Moored to buoy, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to clear sky, with hazy atmosphere.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 85 pounds pork.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Painting ship.

Swung to ebb tide at 10.15am.

Sent liberty party ashore at 12.00pm.

Workmen from Navy Yard testing boiler A.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent baseball team ashore at 1.00pm.

Sent baseball party at 2.00pm.

Sent a party of 25 men under the Chief Boatswain's Mate ashore to assist in moving U.S.S. "Cincinnati" and U.S.S. "Raleigh" [U.S.S. "Raliegh" in log-book].

U.S.S. "Raleigh" [U.S.S. "Raliegh" in log-book] was moved from the seawall at 3.10pm to buoy number 4.

Swung to flood tide at 3.45pm.

Men from the Navy Yard testing boiler A.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature of 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

C.A. Coleman, First-class Fireman, left the ship on leave of absence from noon October 16 to noon October 21, 1907.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, absentees as per list appended [below].

Baseball team, baseball liberty party and working party all returned on board.

At 4.10pm U.S.S. "Cincinnati" was taken from the seawall and was moored to buoy number 2.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, left the ship on leave of absence, commencing at 9.00am October 17^th and ending at 9.00am October 19^th, 1907.

The British collier cast off from U.S.S. "Milwaukee" at 5.00pm and stood out of Mare Island Strait.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy, misty first hour of watch.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 16^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] W. Cook, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
21 pounds	Butter	T.V. Collins	Credit
90 pounds	Pork roast	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
65 pounds	Pork sausage	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
85 pounds	Pork chops	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] Pryor, [Midshipman], U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 16^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	Paymaster's	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907

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17 October 1907

Moored to buoy at Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 4.15am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs from SW to South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Continued painting ship.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" cast off from dock at 11.10am and stood down Mare Island Strait.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.15am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to the Northward.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines and tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition, maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

A.Y. Long, Machinist's Mate First-class, was transferred to the Naval Hospital, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 7.10pm J.G. Fitzgerald, Baker Second-class, returned from liberty 204 hours over time.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 17^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] W. Cook, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
75 pounds	Mutton chops	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
60 pounds	Hamburger steak	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by] Irvine, [Midshipman], U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 17^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
J.G. Fitzgerald	Baker Second-class	Paymaster's	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907

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18 October 1907

Moored to buoy at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 5.20am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, misty.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: stores as per list [below].

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, five absentees as per list [below].

Sent liberty party ashore at noon.

P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, went on 5 days' leave at noon.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list [below].

Liberty party returned at noon.

C.F. Carrol, Seaman, went on 10 days' leave of absence at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Farragut" shoved off from alongside U.S.S. "Marblehead" at 1.10pm and was towed farther down the yard, toward the light.

U.S.S. "Davis" was put alongside U.S.S. "Marblehead" at 2.10pm.

G. Watanaba, Mess Attendant, returned from liberty at 2.00pm, 2 hours over time.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 85° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

H.J. Knobloch, Seaman, left the ship at 4.00pm on seven days' leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear sky, hazy atmosphere.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Workmen from the yard employed aboard during day in Department of Construction and Repair: 5 machinists and 5 helpers; 1 plumber and 1 helper.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, 4 absentees.

W. De Wolf, [Seaman], and H.J. Knobloch, [Seaman], went on leave of absence.

Received aboard from U.S.S. "Independence" 8 men at 5.30pm, names and ratings as per memorandum [below].

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky, hazy atmosphere.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 18^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] W. Cook, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
944 pounds	Potatoes	T.V. Collins	Credit
38 dozen	Eggs	T.V. Collins	Credit
135 pounds	Cabbage	T.V. Collins	Credit
85 pounds	Beefsteak	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
60 pounds	Veal stew	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
120 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Credit

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [signed by Ernest] Durr, [Midshipman], U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 18^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907
J.W. Scott	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 17, 1907

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October 18^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary papers, the following named men: M.G. Duffy, Boiler Maker; A.H. Hunt, Blacksmith; G.W. Taylor, Coal Passer; R.E. Taylor, Coal Passer; J.W. Houston, Shipwright; Earl Hunter, Coal Passer; E. Begue, Coal Passer; P. Bulmer, Coal Passer.

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19 October 1907

Moored to buoy, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty first [part] of watch.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.

The following men left the ship on leave: G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, from noon October 19^th to noon October 24^th; C.A. Mitchell, Bugler, from noon October 19^th to noon October 29^th; B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, from noon October 19^th to [noon] October 29^th; W.W. De Wolf, Seaman, from noon October 19^th to noon October 29^th; F.M. Davis, Second-class Fireman, from 9.00am October 19^th to 9.00am October 26^th; and D.E. Martin, Oiler, from 9.00am October 19^th to 9.00am October 26^th.

Sent the gig, whaleboat, and second cutter to the Navy Yard for repairs.

C.O. Davies, Chief Yeoman, was this day given an honorable discharge from this ship and from the United States Naval Service.

Navy Yard tug took ash lighter ashore at 11.45am.

Two machinists and one helper from the Navy Yard working in the Department of Construction and Repair, and three machinists and three helpers in the Department of Steam Engineering.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Two machinists and one helper from the Navy Yard working in the Department of Construction and Repair, and three machinists and three helpers in the Department of Steam Engineering during watch.

Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, left the ship on ten days' leave and two days' travel time, commencing at noon October 19^th.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 84° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Swung to ebb tide at 12.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, absentees as follows: D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, V.C. Pangburn, Seaman, J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and J.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

D.J. Grant, Coal Passer, and V.C. Pangburn, Seaman, were this day declared deserters from this ship and from the United States Naval Service, dating from October 9, 1907.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and misty.

Light airs from West to SW and calm.

Barometer rising.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 19^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] W. Cook, Acting Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
85 pounds	Beefsteak	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
40 pounds	Bologna	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
100 pounds	Smoked ham	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
80 pounds	Pork sausage	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
120 pounds	Corned beef	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
240 pounds	Sweet potatoes	T.V. Collins	Credit
54 pounds	Butter	T.V. Collins	Credit
120 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Credit
85 pounds	Fresh fruit	Passalacqua and Company [Passalaqua and Company in log-book]	Credit
4 dozen	Pies	E. Urlinger [?]	Open purchase

I certify that the above-named articles have been duly inspected, and that the quantities, as stated, were actually received on board, [not signed], U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 19^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.J. Grant	Coal Passer	5	October 9, 1907
V.C. Pangburn	Seaman	3	October 9, 1907
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907
J.W. Scott	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 17, 1907

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20 October 1907

Moored to buoy at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from WSW to NW.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 12.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to NW.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy, hazy second part [of watch].

Light airs from NW to SW, to calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, absentees as per list [below].

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship and crew.

Read the Regulations for the Government of the United States Navy.

Received on board for general mess: 45 pies.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to Southward.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

M. McCray, Commissary Steward, returned from five days' leave of absence.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 83° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy first part [of watch].

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swung from ebb to flood at 6.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 20^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907
J.W. Scott	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 17, 1907

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21 October 1907

Moored to buoy at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, absentees: J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, and J.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman.

Held setting up drill, with rifles and bayonet exercise.

Shut down the ice machine at 8.00am for repairs.

The following men left the ship on leave of absence: E.O. Coffey, Quartermaster First-class, from noon October 21^st to noon October 26^th; and E.J. Barborka, Ordinary Seaman, from 9.00am October 21^st to noon November 3^rd, 1907.

Workmen from the Navy Yard work on board as follows in the Department of Construction and Repair: 2 machinists and 1 helper on winch; 1 machinist and 2 helpers on the steering engine; and 1 plumber and 1 apprentice.

Lieutenant T.D. Parker, U.S. Navy, reported on board at 9.50am on survey duty in the Equipment Department.

C.A. Coleman, First-class Fireman, returned on board from five days' leave of absence.

Unbent and sent below all boat sail and rigging and spar covers.

Received on board for general mess: 54 pounds fresh bread; and 52 pounds of stew beef.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast at 1.00pm as per list appended [below].

Warrant Machinist R.T. Scott, U.S. Navy, reported on board at 1.15pm on survey duty in the Department of Steam Engineering.

J. Doyle, Chief Water Tender, was transferred for discharge to U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and maximum temperature of 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received on board for general mess: 90 pounds fresh veal and beefsteak.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores as per list appended [below].

Swung to ebb tide at 1.45pm.

Same Navy Yard workmen worked on board as from 8.00am to meridian.

U.S.S. "California" left her anchorage off Vallejo Junction and steamed down the bay at 12.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.

Swung to flood tide at 8.00pm.

E.O. Coffey, Quartermaster First-class, returned from leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, hazy first hour of watch.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 21^st, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907
J.W. Scott	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 17, 1907

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", October 21^st, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

J.G. Fitzgerald, Baker Second-class, over leave 204 hours, 3 months' restriction.

F. Rennisson, Machinist's Mate First-class, over leave 125 hours, 3 months' restriction.

J. Nesper, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 125 hours, 3 months' restriction.

K. Okomoto, Mess Attendant Second-class, over leave 6 hours, 6 days' restriction.

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Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 21, 1907.

12.00pm to 4.00pm.

The following stores were received on board for the Paymaster's Department: 504 pounds tinned bacon; 80 pounds cocoa; 480 pounds evaporated cream; 405 pounds peaches, tinned; 31 gallons syrup; 937 pounds sugar; 612 pounds tomatoes; 200 pounds cornmeal; 100 pounds soda crackers; 81 pounds lima beans; 800 pounds barley; 40 pounds cornstarch; 60 pounds fruit jam; 100 pounds hominy grits; 144 pounds rolled oats.

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REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 21^st, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
4.00am to 8.00am
118 pounds	Boil beef	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
[Signed by] Ernest Durr, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck
8.00am to 12.00pm
54 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Credit
52 pounds	Beef stew	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
12.00pm to 4.00pm
90 pounds	Veal chops	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit

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22 October 1907

Moored to buoy at Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light fog.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.15am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, with fine drizzling rain first hour of watch.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, absentees as per list [below].

Sent 3^rd Division to target range for small arms practice.

Exercised at setting up and drilled 1^st and 2^nd Divisions at infantry.

Made preparations to go alongside dock.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board as follows: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 2 machinists, 1 helper, 1 plumber and 1 apprentice; [in] Steam Engineering [Department] 1 boilermaker and 2 helpers for one and a half hours, 1 machinist and 2 helpers.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside at 2.30pm.

Cast off from buoy and moored to coal dock at 3.00pm.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.15pm.

The same Construction and Repair workmen were employed as in the forenoon, [in] Steam Engineering [Department] 1 machinist and 2 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy, to overcast and misty.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, absentees as per morning quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy weather.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 22^nd, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
J.S.W. Carr	Ordinary Seaman	1	October 13, 1907
J.W. Scott	Ordinary Seaman	3	October 17, 1907

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 22^nd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
8.00am to 12.00pm
90 pounds	Beef roast	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
120 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Credit

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23 October 1907

Moored to coal dock, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, misty to foggy.

Light airs from SSW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Sent working party of ten men and a boatswain's mate to assist in moving U.S.S. "Cincinnati".

Sent eleven men of the 1^st Division to the target range for small arm target practice under Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy.

Shut down dynamos and connected up to yard circuit.

Connected up to telephone line.

Firing party and working party returned to the ship.

Received for the general mess: 1060 pounds potatoes; 46 pounds butter; and 120 pounds bread.

Liberty party all returned.

C.E. Keller, Electrician Second-class, reported the expiration of his enlistment and was this day given an honorable discharge from this ship and from the United States Naval Service.

P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, returned from five days' leave of absence.

F. Brown, Coxswain, left the ship on leave of absence and travel time, beginning at noon October 23^rd and ending at noon November 6^th, 1907.

The following Navy Yard workmen worked on board in the Construction and Repair Department during watch: 1 plumber, 1 apprentice; 3 machinists, 3 helpers; 1 shipwright and 1 helper.

Navy Yard tug moved U.S.S. "Cincinnati" from buoy number 2 to buoy number 3 at 9.30am.

Tide changed to flood at 9.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received for the general mess: 88 [pounds, 90 pounds according to report below] fresh pork chops.

Navy Yard workmen worked on board as from 8.00am to meridian.

Tide changed to ebb at 2.30pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, and maximum temperature of 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, J.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, absent over leave.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board until 5.00pm as from 8.00am to meridian.

J.S.W. Carr, Ordinary Seaman, was this day declared a deserter from this ship and from the United States Naval Service to date from October 13, 1907.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with light fog.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 9.30pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 23^rd, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
4.00am to 8.00am
91 pounds	Pork roast	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
[Signed by] Ernest Durr, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck
8.00am to 12.00pm
1060 pounds	Potatoes	T.V. Collins	Credit
46 pounds	Butter	T.V. Collins	Credit
60 pounds	Mutton stew	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
120 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Credit
12.00pm to 4.00pm
90 pounds	Pork chops	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit

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24 October 1907

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 3.35am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Received for the general mess: 99 pounds fresh veal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Sent Second Division, Midshipman E. Durr in charge, to range for small arm practice.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, J.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, absent over leave.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed in the Department of Construction and Repair: 1 plumber, 1 plumber's apprentice; 2 machinists, 2 machinist's helpers; 1 joiner, 1 joiner's apprentice; 1 shipwright and 2 shipwright's helpers.

[In] Steam Engineering: 5 machinists and 4 helpers; 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers.

Received fresh provisions as follows: 120 pounds fresh bread; 75 pounds pork sausage.

D.P. Crider, Chief Machinist's Mate, left the ship on ten days' leave of absence, beginning noon October 24 and ending noon November 3, 1907.

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 5 days' leave of absence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board [in] Construction and Repair [Department]: 1 plumber, 1 apprentice; 2 machinists, 2 helpers; 1 joiner and 1 apprentice.

In the Department of Steam Engineering: 12 machinists, 5 helpers; 4 boilermakers, 4 helpers.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.15pm.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

The yard workmen in the Department of Construction and Repair verified the position of lubber's line of the standard compass.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 10.30pm.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 24^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
4.00am to 8.00am
99 pounds	Veal roast	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
[Signed by] R.L. Irvine, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck
8.00am to 12.00pm
120 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Credit
12.00pm to 4.00pm
75 pounds	Pork sausage	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
90 pounds	Beefsteak	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit

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25 October 1907

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for general mess: fresh provisions as per list [below].

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Working party of 34 men ashore from 8.30am till 12.00pm, mooring U.S.S. "Wyoming" and U.S.S. "Marblehead".

Steam coupling blew out in steam launch and put boat out of use at 8.30am.

W.O. Cox, Seaman, left the ship at noon on leave of absence from noon October 25^th to noon October 30^th, 1907.

Received for the general mess: 120 pounds fresh bread.

D.E. Martin, Oiler, returned from seven days' leave of absence.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board during watch as follows: in the Department of Steam Engineering 12 machinists and 5 helpers, 5 boilermakers and 4 helpers, 3 pipefitters and 1 boy; [in] Construction and Repair Department 3 machinists, 2 helpers, 1 plumber and one apprentice.

Tide changed to flood at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy, with drizzling rain.

Gentle breezes from ENE to East.

Barometer falling.

Working party of 10 men ashore from 1.00pm till 2.00pm, securing U.S.S. "Wyoming" and U.S.S. "Marblehead" at their moorings.

Received for the general mess: 24 pounds [25 pounds according to report below] cheese; 50 dozen fresh eggs; and 55 pounds liver.

Put mooring chains to dock from bow and stern in addition to regular hawsers.

Assistant Paymaster M.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, brought $2000.00 in gold on board.

L.J. Stehsel, Second-class Fireman, was sent to the U.S. Naval Hospital in the yard for treatment.

H.J. Knobloch, Seaman, returned on board from seven days' leave of absence.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board during watch as from 8.00am to meridian.

Liberty party all returned, except M.G. Duffy, Boiler Maker.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Gentle and light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, absentees: J.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, and M.G. Duffy, Boiler Maker.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board until 5.00pm, as from 8.00am to meridian.

Received on board stores as per list appended [below], in the Departments of Equipment, and Construction and Repair.

Tide changed to ebb at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 11.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", October 25^th, 1907.

Received stored on board as follows:

Department of Equipment: 6 bags coffee urns; 19½ dozen towels and cloths; 3 pitchers, crockery; 1 rowlock, whaleboat; 1 rowlock, gig; 1 tub, galley; 2 towels, glass, wardroom; 9 napkins, cabin; 32 pounds lye.

Department of Construction and Repair: 5 gallons varnish, damar; 5 pounds calcium phosphide; 4 pounds muriatic acid; 42 brushes, paint, assorted; 6 brass buts, ¾-inch; 2 galvanized elbows; 20 gallons asphaltum; 4 sheets brass; 1 bucket, galvanized iron.

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[Inserted note]

REPORT OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FOR THE GENERAL MESS.

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

October 25^th, 1907.

The following named stores have been received on board for the general mess: [signed by] M. McCray, Commissary Steward.

Quantity	Articles	From whom received	Cash or credit purchase
4.00am to 8.00am
90 pounds	Fish	A Paladini	Credit
[Signed by] Ernest Durr, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck
8.00am to 12.00pm
120 pounds	Fresh bread	California Baking Company	Credit
12.00pm to 4.00pm
55 pounds	Liver	F. Fitzmaurice	Credit
25 pounds	Cheese	T.V. Collins [Colins in log-book]	Credit
50 dozen	Eggs	T.V. Collins	Credit

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26 October 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain first hour of watch.

Light breezes from NE to light airs from NE to East.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 6.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain part of watch.

Calm and light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Sent a working party of 39 men at 8.00am to help move U.S.S. "South Dakota".

M.G. Duffy, Boiler Maker, returned from leave at 7.00am, 19 hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

The Medical Officer surveyed and condemned 225 pounds of macaroni, which was thrown overboard.

F.M. Davis, Second-class Fireman, and W.W. De Wolf, Seaman, returned from leave at 9.30am and 12.00pm respectively.

Received on board for general mess: 35 dozen eggs; 70 pounds sauerkraut; and 200 loaves of bread.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: [in Department of] Steam Engineering 12 machinists and 5 helpers, 6 boilermakers and 6 helpers; [in Department of] Construction and Repair 1 shipfitter and 2 helpers.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Assistant Paymaster M.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, left the ship on five days' leave of absence.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The same Navy Yard workmen were employed as in the forenoon.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and drizzling, to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, hazy first part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 11.35pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 26^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer S.H. Nicholson, Coxswain, was given an acting appointment as Boatswain's Mate Second-class from October 26^th, 1907.

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27 October 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, foggy first hour.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

R.A. Hornaday, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned on board at 12.05am, 6 hours over time.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, foggy to misty, with drizzle, second part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy first hour of watch.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, J.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, absent over leave.

E.O. Coffey, Quartermaster First-class, left the ship on leave of absence from noon October 27^th to noon November 1^st, 1907.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship at 9.30am.

Received for the general mess: 48 pies.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

V.C. Pangburn, Seaman, returned on board at 3.00pm, having been declared a deserter from October 9^th.

By order of the Commanding Officer he was made a prisoner at large awaiting investigation.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 12.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and misty.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 27^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer G.W. Scott, Ordinary Seaman, was declared a deserter from the Naval Service from October 17^th, 1907.

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28 October 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 12.45am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Received stores in the Paymaster's Department as follows: 111 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and calm.

Barometer steady.

R.M. Hoag, Quartermaster Third-class, left the chip on ten days' leave of absence.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, absentees as per list [below].

Sent 2^nd Division to target range for small arms practice.

Boiler B was disconnected at 11.30am, and the donkey boiler on the dock was put on steam line.

Received on board for general mess: 120 loaves of bread; and 40 cakes of butter.

The butter weighed 22 ounces per cake, which was 2 ounces short of the required weight.

Sent ammunition to the magazines as follows: 85 empty 6-inch cases; 6 6-inch charges; 6 3-pounder boxes; 3 1-pounder boxes; and 2 powder tanks.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 8.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received on board for general mess: 36 pounds fresh beef.

H.T. Rainey, Ordinary Seaman, and P. Ruddy, Coal Passer, were transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.

C.F. Carrol, Seaman, returned from leave.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 1.15pm.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the day: 10 machinists, 5 helpers; 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 72 pounds mutton chops.

At 5.00pm F.A. Hopkins, Oiler, B. Toenneman, Oiler, and P.F. Strum, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty 29 hours over time.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 28^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
B. Toenneman	Oiler	5	October 27^th
F.A. Hopkins	Oiler	5	October 27^th
P.F. Strum	Second-class Fireman	5	October 27^th

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 28^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.J. Casserie, Seaman, was issued an acting appointment as Yeoman Third-class from October 20^th, 1907.

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29 October 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather.

Calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.45am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, misty last hour.

Light airs from NW to North.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 63 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill with rifles.

Lieutenant T.D. Parker reported on board for survey duty in Equipment (Navigator's) Department.

Sent the 3^rd Division, under Ensign T.C. Johnson, U.S. Navy, ashore at 8.15am for small arm target practice.

Received on board for general mess: 194 pounds onions; 710 pounds Irish potatoes; 232 pounds sweet potatoes; 95 pounds fresh bread; and 60 pounds hamburger steak.

Half-masted colors from noon till sunset.

A salute of 13 one-minute guns was fired by U.S.S. "Independence" at 12.00pm in honor of the memory of the late Rear Admiral J.G. Walker, U.S. Navy (retired).

Received from General Storekeeper in Ordnance Department: 2 pairs 6-inch side cutter pliers; 1 pair 6-inch round nose pliers; 1 6-inch Stillson wrench; 1 Millers [Falls] breast drill; 1 12-inch monkey wrench; ½ pounds solder; and 2 folding 2-inch boxwood rules.

Received in Equipment Department: 200 feet hose, deck, wash, 1½-inch.

B.F. Diehl, Ordinary Seaman, and C.A. Mitchell, Bugler, returned from ten days' leave of absence.

Received in Steam Engineering Department: stores as per list appended [below].

E. Hering, Seaman, was this day given an acting appointment as Master-at-Arms Third-class from date.

Tide changed to ebb at 9.30am.

Yard workmen employed in Steam Engineering Department during watch as follows: 5 boilermakers, 5 helpers, 1 boy; 5 machinists and 3 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Held infantry drill on the dock.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast at 1.00pm as per list [below].

By order of the Commanding Officer P.A. Pettersson, Sailmaker's Mate, was placed under sentry's charge at 2.50pm, for leaving the ship without authority.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tide changed to flood at 2.45pm.

Navy Yard workmen on board in Steam Engineering Department during watch as follows: 5 boiler makers, 5 helpers, 1 boy; 5 machinists, 3 helpers.

Sent football team ashore at 3.45pm, under Ensign J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with drizzling rain, hazy first hours of watch.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board until 5.00pm, as from 8.00am to meridian.

By order [continues on inserted note below].

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[Continued] of the Commanding Officer P.A. Pettersson, Sailmaker's Mate, was placed in single irons for safe keeping.

Tide changed to ebb at 6.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Yorktown", October 29^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Received on board in Department of Steam Engineering, from the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the following articles: 24 bolts, stud, mild steel; 6 couplings, hose; 18 nuts, steel; 6 couplings, pipe fittings; 7 packing, Rainbow (yards); 138 gauge glasses; 21 gaskets, Gladiator; 36 bolts and nuts, bronze; ⅜ bolts, brass, machine screw (gross); 2 bolts, floor plate; 4 bolts, steel, hardened (dozen); 65 bolts, assorted; 3 bolts, iron, machine screw; 12 gauge glasses, Klinger; 2 packing, Garlock, spiral (pounds); 2 toweling, crash (yards); 1 billet, mild steel; 12 firing tool blades; 176 grommets; 1 lignum vitae (black); 20 feet lumber; 1 packing, metallic, cutter (set); 2 bushings, brass; 4 couplings, brass; 20 plugs, soft pine; 48 rivets, boiler; 36 washers, rubber; 10 wedges, wood; 97¾ packing, Garlock (pounds).

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, October 29^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

Y. Doi, Mess Attendant First-class, striking wardroom steward, 1 week's restriction.

M.J. Duffy, Boiler Maker, over leave 19 hours, 19 days' restriction.

R.A. Hornaday, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, over leave 6 hours, 6 days' restriction.

B. Toenneman, Oiler, over leave 29 hours, 29 days' restriction.

F.A. Hopkins, Oiler, over leave 29 hours, 29 days' restriction.

P.F. Strum, Second-class Fireman, over leave 29 hours, 29 days' restriction.

By order of the Commanding Officer E. Hering, Seaman, was issued an acting appointment as Master-at-Arms Third-class, from October 29^th, 1907.

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30 October 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with drizzling rain, to cloudy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 2.45am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Received for the general mess: 102 pounds pork.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Sent 3^rd Division to rifle range for small arm practice.

Exercised 1^st and 2^nd Divisions at infantry.

Received on board for general mess: 129 loaves of bread.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to the Northward.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

W.O. Cox, Seaman, returned on board from leave at 12.05pm.

Inspected magazine, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

E.O. Coffey, Quartermaster First-class, returned from leave at 4.00pm, having been absent since noon, October 27^th, to take examination for second mate of steam vessels.

R. McFadden, Seaman, left the ship on 12 days' leave of absence.

Received on board for general mess: 88 pounds pork chops; and 66 pounds stew meat.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the day [in Department of] Steam Engineering: 5 machinists, 3 helpers; 5 boilermakers and 5 helpers.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 3.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.20pm.

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31 October 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 3.50am.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from West to North, to calm.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for general mess: 92 pounds veal.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to cloudless.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

A working party of 36 men, under the chief boatswain's mate, ashore from 8.15am till 1.00pm [sic], mooring U.S.S. "South Dakota" along seawall.

Yard workmen employed on board during watch as follows: in the Department of Steam Engineering 5 boilermakers, 6 machinists and 9 helpers; and in the Department of Construction and Repair 1 riveter, 1 holder on and 1 heater.

Received for the general mess: 114 pounds of bread; 167 pounds of carrots; 53½ pounds fresh butter; and 5 dozen eggs.

Tide changed to ebb at 9.40am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear sky.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Assistant Paymaster M.H. Philbrick, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, returned from leave of absence.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board as from 8.00am to meridian.

Made fortnightly test of smokeless powder, tested flood cocks, and inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Working party of 33 men, under the chief boatswain's mate, ashore from 1.00pm till 4.00pm, mooring U.S.S. "South Dakota" along seawall.

Liberty party all returned.

Tide changed to flood at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear sky.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board until 5.00pm, as from 8.00am to meridian.

Received in the Equipment Department from the General Storekeeper: 2 cork ring buoys.

Rigged gangway from dock to forecastle for coaling.

Received the following men from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfers: J.B. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman; J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman; T. Oka, Wardroom Cook; E.L. Jacobus, Gunner's Mate First-class; and E. Gancan, Chief Master-at-Arms.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky.

Light airs from SW to NW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 10.00pm.

Approved: [signed] J.H. Glennon, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1907

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1 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudless to cloudy, light fog.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Heavy fog.

Calm and light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Rigged coaling gear.

Turned to at 7.45am, and started coal aboard at 7.50am.

Liberty party all returned.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and foggy to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling.

Received on board for general mess: 90 pounds halibut; and 126 loaves of bread.

Knocked off coaling at 11.45am, having taken on board 145 tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling.

K. Sugu was honorably discharged from the Naval Service by reason of the expiration of his term of enlistment.

Received on board for general mess: 55 pounds liver.

Finished up coaling at 3.15pm, having taken on board a total of 230 tons.

Draught of ship forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 67° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Made monthly litmus tests of all indices of smokeless powder.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the day: [in Department of] Construction and Repair 1 shipfitter and 1 helper; [in Department of] Steam Engineering 6 machinists and 4 helpers, 5 boilermakers and 5 helpers.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.00am [sic].

4pm to 8pm:

Received on board for general mess: 38 dozen eggs.

Overcast to clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.00pm.

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2 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from West to NW, to calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 60 pounds fresh butter.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 4.30am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

All hands engaged in cleaning ship.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 65 pounds of sauerkraut; and 223 loaves of bread.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore at 12.30pm.

M.S. Davis, Shipfitter First-class, and G.P. Poe, Yeoman Third-class, left the ship on leave of absence at 2.00pm, to return on November 18^th.

T. Tanyawa [Tanyama in log-book, Mess Attendant Second-class], went on two days' leave of absence at 3.00pm.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received for general mess: 98 pounds of veal; 56½ pounds butter; 45 dozen eggs.

Yard workmen aboard as follows: 5 machinists, 3 helpers; 4 boilermakers, 6 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear sky and hazy atmosphere, to clear.

Calm to light airs from SW to North.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 125 pounds of ham.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, no absentees.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 5.35pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.00pm.

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3 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, fog first [part] of watch.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 4.45am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudless.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am.

Formed all hands aft at 9.30am, published general and special orders, and held general muster, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Received for the general mess: 52 pies.

Tide changed to ebb at 11.30am.

Liberty party all returned.

D.P. Crider, Chief Machinist's Mate, returned from ten days' leave of absence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy to clear sky.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

E.J. Barborka, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 13 days' leave of absence.

Sent liberty and football visiting parties ashore.

Football party returned at 4.00pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to clear sky.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed to flood at 6.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudless.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed to ebb at 11.50pm.

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4 November 1907

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudless.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudless.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 7.00am on 48 hours' leave of absence.

Received for the general mess: 147 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at physical drill with arms.

Sent Second Division to target range for small arm practice.

Received on board for general mess: 925 pounds potatoes; 246 pounds sweet potatoes; and 118 loaves bread.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board [in Department of] Steam Engineering: 4 boilermakers, 5 helpers; 1 [sic]; 4 riggers; and 5 machinists, 1 helper.

The whaleboat, gig, and second cutter were returned, having been sent to the boathouse for repairs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy weather.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: from Equipment Department 1 machinist working on dynamo engine; Steam Engineering, same as in forenoon.

Received on board in Medical Department: stores as per list [not included], as per requisition number 1.

4pm to 8pm:

Hazy to clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 7.20pm.

E.J. Gavin, Chief Gunner's Mate, reported on board, with bag and hammock and necessary papers.

H. Tanyawa [Tanyama in log-book], Mess Attendant Second-class, returned from leave at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

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5 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy weather.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Hazy to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 65 pounds stew meat; and 71 pounds hamburger steak.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 6.35am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up drill, and then sent a company ashore for infantry drill.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 120 loaves of bread; 70 pounds hamburger; and 65 pounds fresh beef.

The Paymaster received aboard $1500 gold and $500 silver currency.

J.C. Murphy, Water Tender, left the ship on 5 days' leave of absence.

H.S. Corbett, Ordinary Seaman, left the ship on ten days' leave of absence, and 2 days' traveling time.

Yard workmen aboard during morning: 4 boilermakers, 5 helpers; 4 machinists, 3 helpers; 1 pipefitter and 1 boy; and 1 machinist working in dynamo room.

J.E. Alexander, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, went on 3 days' leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

R.H. Duling, Coxswain, left the ship on ten days' leave, G.A. Dockstader, Yeoman Second-class, on 7 days' leave, C.G. Sullivan, Second-class Fireman, on 5 days' leave and E.R. Lloyd, Gunner's Mate Third-class, on 5 days' leave.

A. Lofgren, Ordinary Seaman, was transferred, with bag and hammock, to the Naval Hospital.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 12 gallons of catsup.

Magazines inspected, condition normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Yard workmen aboard the same as in the forenoon.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, no absentees.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 55 pounds butter; 25 pounds of cheese; and 12 dozen eggs.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 7.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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6 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.10pm.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

G.B. Gibson, Ordinary Seaman, left the ship on 7 days' leave of absence at 6.45am.

Lieutenant-Commander Slocum returned aboard from 48 hours leave.

Received aboard for general mess: 95 pounds of beef.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 7.15am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy first part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held infantry drill ashore.

Sent the 4^th Division, under Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, to the rifle range for target practice at 8.15am.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.50am for duty as member of a Court of Inquiry.

The flushing system was turned on at 11.00am.

Received for the general mess: 149 pounds fresh bread; and 150 pounds turnips.

The following men left the ship on leave of absence: R. Hornaday, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, from November 6^th to November 9^th; W. Grace, Coxswain, from November 6^th to November 9^th; and R.O. Murdock, Second-class Fireman, from noon November 6^th to noon November 11^th, 1907.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board during watch in Department of Steam Engineering as follows: 5 machinists, 3 helpers; and 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers.

Liberty party and firing party all returned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm and light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The following men left the ship on leave of absence, from November 6^th to November 10^th, 1907: C. Woodard, Seaman; M.B. Boscovich, Quartermaster Third-class; and L. Brown, Painter.

The Commanding Officer returned on board at 1.30pm.

L. Goldsborough, Seaman, left the ship on leave of absence from November 6^th to November 12^th, 1907.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Received on board for the general mess: 91 pounds mutton; and 68 pounds pork sausage.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board in the Department of Steam Engineering during watch: 5 machinists and 3 helpers; and 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers.

Received in the Department of Ordnance from the General Storekeeper of the Mare Island Navy Yard stores as follows: 2 elevating wheel keys; 1 punch, small, caliber .38 revolver; 1 cold chisel, ⅜-inch; 1 cold chisel, ⅝-inch; 1 cold chisel, ¼-inch; 1 center punch; 6 cover sponges, sheepskin; 6 cape canvas sponges, 6-inch.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.00pm.

F. Brown, Coxswain, returned from leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy, hazy latter part of watch.

Light airs from South and calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board until 5.00pm in the Department of Steam Engineering, as in the forenoon watch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 8.15pm.

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7 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Clear sky to cloudy, hazy first hour of watch.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Received for the general mess: 95 pounds of veal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to the Eastward, hazy to misty.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Sent 4^th Division to target range for small arm practice.

Exercised 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions at infantry.

The Commanding Officer left the ship as member of a Court of Inquiry in the Navy Yard.

Received on board for general mess: 58 pounds liver.

E. Ellingson, Coal Passer, left the ship on 5 days' leave of absence.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: 5 machinists, 2 helpers; 4 boilermakers, 4 helpers; and 1 pipefitter.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

G. Watanaba [Watanabe in log-book], Mess Attendant First-class, and G. Nagai, Wardroom Cook, were honorably discharged from the Naval Service, by reason of the expiration of their term of enlistment.

R.M. Hoag, Quartermaster Third-class, returned from leave at 1.30pm.

Received on board for general mess: 65 pounds hamburger steak.

Lieutenant-Commander E.R. Pollock, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty as Executive and Navigator, in obedience to orders from the Navy Department dated October 28, 1907.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board [in Department of] Steam Engineering: 5 machinists, 2 helpers; 4 boilermakers, 4 helpers; and 1 pipefitter.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer steady.

A.A.F. Harris, Coal Passer, was sent on board from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock, and necessary papers.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, F.M. Davis, Second-class Fireman, absent.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 9.10pm.

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8 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to clear, foggy to misty, with heavy dew.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.45am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 90 pounds salmon.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant-Commander G.R. Slocum was relieved from duty, and left the ship [in] pursuance to orders detaching him, and ordering him to duty at the Naval Station, Puget Sound.

Stores received in general mess: 15 dozen eggs; 912 pounds potatoes; 150 loaves of bread; 100 pounds beefsteak; 60 pounds stew meat.

C.H. Hope, Electrician First-class, went on 3 days' leave at noon.

W.F. Fulkerson, Ordinary Seaman, went on 48 hours' leave.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, F.M. Davis, Second-class Fireman, absent.

The Commanding Officer left the ship officially to attend a Court of Inquiry, of which Captain C.E. Fox was senior member.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 8.40am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-5-M.

J.E. Alexander, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, returned from leave.

Liberty party went ashore at noon.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer steady.

Received in general mess: 145 pounds corned beef; 130 pounds cabbage; 56 pounds butter.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, F.M. Davis, Second-class Fireman, and H.J. Brennan, Oiler, absent.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky, misty atmosphere.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

F.M. Davis, Second-class Fireman, returned to the ship 35 hours over time.

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9 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear sky, hazy atmosphere.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to clear sky, hazy, and light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Tide changed to ebb at 4.50am.

8am to meridian:

Clear sky overhead, hazy near horizon.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer steady.

A working party of 13 men, under the chief boatswain's mate, were absent from the ship from 8.45am till 11.00am, winding U.S.S. "South Dakota" at the seawall.

The following men left the ship on 48 hours' leave of absence, beginning at noon November 9, 1907: G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman; M.B. Swinburne, Oiler; F. Jordan, Gunner's Mate Third-class; and C.E. McNanny, Chief Carpenter's Mate.

Commander J.H. Glennon, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 9.00am for duty as a member of a Court of Inquiry, and returned on board at 12.00pm.

Received for the general mess: 176 pounds bread.

Two quartermasters and one signalman were sent at 8.30am to the Navy Yard water barge for duty during the day.

Tide changed to flood at 9.30am.

Liberty party all returned.

Navy Yard workmen employed in Department of Steam Engineering during watch as follows: 5 machinists, 3 helpers; and 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudless, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

M.J. Duffy, Boiler Maker, returned on board at 12.20pm, having been absent without leave since 7.00pm November 8^th, 1907.

By order of the Commanding Officer, M.J. Duffy, Boiler Maker, was made a prisoner at large to await further action.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-13-M.

Commander J.H. Glennon, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 3.00pm on two days' leave of absence.

L.E. Bostwick, Chief Yeoman, left the ship on 48 hours' leave of absence from noon.

Received for the general mess: 41 pounds bologna; 96 pounds veal; 220 pounds sweet potatoes; and 50 dozen eggs.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board during watch as from 8.00am to meridian.

Tide changed to ebb at 2.30pm.

R.A. Hornaday, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and W. Grace, Coxswain, returned from leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy first part of watch, hazy.

Calm and light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: H.J. Brennan, Oiler, and J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman.

J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, was found to be absent from quarters and from the ship at 5.00pm without proper authority.

L. Goldsborough, Seaman, and E.R. Lloyd, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned from leave of absence.

Received for the general mess: 2 boxes of apples.

Working party returned from Navy Yard water barge at 4.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, hazy, foggy last hour of watch.

Light airs from WSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 10.40pm.

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10 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, misty and foggy.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 5.20am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, and A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Received on board for general mess: 70 pies.

W.F. Fulkerson, Ordinary Seaman, and R.O. Murdock, Second-class Fireman, and C.G. Sullivan, Second-class Fireman, returned from leave.

H.J. Brennan, Oiler, returned from liberty 46½ hours over time.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 10.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 71° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-13-M.

C.L. Woodard, Seaman, and L. Brown, Painter, returned from leave at 12.30pm.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast and misty.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

M.B. Boscovich, Quartermaster Third-class, returned from leave at 10.15pm.

J.P. Murphy, Water Tender, returned from leave at 10.30pm.

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11 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 12.05am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 152 pounds beef.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 7.15am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Stores received in general mess: 96 loaves of bread.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, and A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

M.B. Swinburne, Oiler, returned from 48 hours' liberty.

Received aboard from the Powder Magazines: 36 6-inch shells, day tracers; 288 saluting charges, 3-pounder.

Received in Department of Construction and Repair: 750 pounds white lead, from General Storekeeper.

L.E. Bostwick, Chief Yeoman, returned from leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear sky and hazy atmosphere.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Ensign Johnson, Assistant Paymaster Philbrick and Ensign Woods left ship officially to act on Court Martial aboard U.S.S. "Farragut".

Received in general mess: 196 pounds onions; 56 pounds butter; 92 pounds steak; 65 pounds hamburger steak.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-13-M.

Yard workmen aboard in [Department of] Steam Engineering during forenoon and afternoon: 6 machinists, 3 helpers; 4 boilermakers, 4 helpers; 1 pipefitter and 1 boy.

F. Jordan, Gunner's Mate Third-class, C.H. Hope, Electrician First-class, J.R. Stevenson, Water Tender, and G.E. McNanny [McNany in log-book], Chief Carpenter's Mate, returned from leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear sky, hazy atmosphere.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

An Tie, Cabin Steward, returned from leave of absence.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, and G. Collins, First-class Fireman, absent.

Received aboard from U.S.S. "Independence": R.W. Hanson, Boatswain's Mate First-class; R.F. Mathews, Second-class Fireman; W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class; D.S. Pringle, Plumber and Fitter; and J. Robinson, Ordinary Seaman.

The Commanding Officer returned aboard from leave of absence.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky, misty atmosphere.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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12 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 12.30am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at midnight.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, foggy and wet.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed in boiler A at 7.55am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy, foggy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, and R. McFadden, Seaman, absent.

Made preparations for sending the 4^th Division to the rifle range for small arm target practice, but found it impracticable, because of foggy weather.

Commander J.H. Glennon, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 9.00am for duty on a Court of Inquiry, and returned on board at 11.55am.

Midshipman S.H. Lawton, U.S. Navy, reported on board at 9.45am for examination for the rank of Ensign.

A Board of Examination, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.R. Pollock, U.S. Navy, Ensign T.C. Johnson, U.S. Navy, and Ensign J.S. Woods, U.S. Navy, met at 10.00am for the examination of Midshipmen E. Durr and S.H. Lawton, U.S. Navy, for the rank of Ensign.

G.A. Dockstader, Yeoman Second-class, returned from leave of absence.

Received for the general mess: 75 pounds bread; and 60 pounds of veal stew meat.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board as follows: in the Department of Construction and Repair 1 pipefitter and 1 helper; and in the Department of Steam Engineering 6 machinists and 3 helpers, 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers.

The tide changed to ebb at 8.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudless, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Let fires die out of shore boiler, and disconnected same from ship at 12.10pm.

Paymaster P.J. Willett [Willet in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported on board on survey duty in the Paymaster's Department.

Shut down flushing system from 2.30pm to 3.40pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board during watch as from 8.00am to meridian.

Tide changed to flood at 12.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy part of watch, hazy first part of watch.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, and held setting up drill, J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, and R. McFadden, Seaman, absent.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board during watch until 5.00pm, as from 8.00am to meridian.

Tide changed to ebb at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast, hazy and misty.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer rising.

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13 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, and misty first part [of watch].

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 1.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, misty and foggy.

Calm and light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Received for the general mess: 95 pounds beef.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, foggy to hazy.

Light airs from SW to West, to calm.

Barometer steady.

Connected auxiliary exhaust to atmosphere at 8.15am.

Commenced hydrostatic test on boilers B, C and D at 8.30am, and finished at 9.45am.

Applied pressure of 200 pounds and found several minor leaks.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, and R. McFadden, Seaman, absent.

Sent firing party to range for small arm target practice.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: $4500 in gold coin; and $500 in silver coin.

J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, was brought on board between 10.00am and 11.00am, by a police officer of Vallejo, and a reward of $5.00 was paid.

Cain [he in log-book] was placed in single irons by order of the Commanding Officer to await action.

Received on board for the general mess: 1035 pounds potatoes; 56 pounds butter; and 100 pounds bread.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: [in Department of] Construction and Repair 1 pipefitter and 1 helper; [in Department of] Steam Engineering 5 machinists and 1 helper, 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers, 1 pipefitter and 1 helper, and 2 riggers.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 8.45am.

Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, left the ship on leave of absence, the time depending on the movements of U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Received on board for general mess: 75 pounds pork sausage.

G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, returned from leave at 12.00pm, 52 hours over time.

Gunner J.J. Manning, U.S. Navy, reported on board at 1.00pm as member of a Board of Survey in the Ordnance Department.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: [in Department of] Construction and Repair 1 shipfitter and 1 helper; [in Department of] Steam Engineering same as in forenoon watch.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 2.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for the general mess: 105 pounds pork chops.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, and R. McFadden, Seaman, absent.

Exercised at setting up drill.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 7.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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14 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 3.15am.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 95 pounds beef roast.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, and R. McFadden, Seaman, absent.

The Third Division held small arm target practice on Navy Yard range.

The Commanding Officer left the ship on duty to attend on a Board of Inquiry.

A Board of Survey, Captain E.B. Underwood, U.S. Navy, senior member, visited the ship officially to make a survey on missing articles in Ordnance [Department].

Received in general mess: 125 loaves of bread.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy last [part] of watch.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received in general mess: 65 pounds hamburger; and 60 pounds liver.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Made weekly test of flood cocks, all in good order.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 2.00pm and awarded punishments as per memo [below].

Workmen from Navy Yard aboard as follows, during forenoon and afternoon: in Construction and Repair [Department] 1 driller, 1 shipfitter and 1 helper, 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; in [Department of] Steam Engineering 6 machinists and 3 helpers, 5 boilermakers and 5 helpers.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 3.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, R. McFadden, Seaman, and W. Gunter [Gunther in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class, absent.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.15pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, November 14^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

F.M. Davis, First-class Fireman, over leave 35 hours, 35 days' restriction.

H.J. Brennan, Oiler, over leave 46 hours, 46 days' restriction.

G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, over leave 48 hours, 48 days' restriction.

M.J. Duffy, Boiler Maker, leaving Navy Yard without authority, 60 days' restriction.

J.J. Cain, Ordinary Seaman, left ship without authority and returned under arrest, 90 days' restriction.

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15 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs, to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 3.40am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs, to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Received in general mess: 2½ gallons clams; and 92 pounds of fish.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, R. McFadden, Seaman, and W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, absent.

Exercised at setting up.

Continued the verification of gun sights.

R.H. Duling, Coxswain, returned from leave at 10.00am.

Cast off shore cable moorings.

Received on board for general mess: 10 dozen eggs; 25 pounds cheese; 125 loaves of bread; 100 pounds steak; 65 pounds stew meat; and 65 pounds wienerwurst.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 9.50am.

U.S.S. "Bennington" was moved from buoy number 6 and moored alongside U.S.S. "Raleigh" [at] 11.00am.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: [in Department of] Construction and Repair 3 drillers, 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers, 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; [in Department of] Steam Engineering 5 machinists and 3 helpers, 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 88° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: [in Department of] Construction and Repair same as in forenoon watch, with addition of 1 machinist and 1 helper; [in Department of] Steam Engineering same as in forenoon watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy to clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, R. McFadden, Seaman, and W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, absent.

Exercised at setting up.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 10.55pm.

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16 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Ran lines to bow and stern of U.S.S. "Solace" and singled lines forward.

Sighted the collier U.S.S. "Saturn" moored to buoy number 2 at daylight.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Hospital ship U.S.S. "Relief" was lowered out into stream at 8.55am.

Unmoored ship and went alongside hospital ship U.S.S. "Solace" at 9.50am.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.10am.

U.S.S. "Pinta" went alongside seawall at 11.40am.

Collier U.S.S. "Saturn" was put alongside seawall at 11.45am.

Stores received in general mess: 225 loaves of bread; 50 dozen eggs; 60 pounds [sauer]kraut; 54 pounds butter; 446 pounds potatoes.

E.D. Pearce, Seaman, and D.C. Martin, Oiler, went on 48 hours' leave of absence at noon.

Liberty party returned at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, drizzle last [part] of watch.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Lieutenant T.D. Parker [N.D. Parker in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported on board as member of survey in the Navigation Department.

Stored received in general mess: 100 pounds veal; 45 pounds sausage.

Magazines inspected, condition normal, maximum temperature 78° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Workmen aboard from yard during forenoon and afternoon: 5 machinists, 3 helpers; 4 boiler makers, 4 helpers.

Sent liberty party ashore at noon.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy, drizzle first [part] of watch.

Light airs from SW to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 4.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy, misty last [part] of watch.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.30pm.

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17 November 1907

Moored to U.S.S. "Solace" alongside seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, R. McFadden, Seaman, and W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, absent.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Marched all hands aft and read the Regulations for the Government of the United States Navy, and published general orders numbers 54 and 55.

Received on board for general mess: 74 pies.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 78° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 12.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

H.R. Corbett, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave at 6.00pm.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy to clear.

Light to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.35pm.

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18 November 1907

Moored to U.S.S. "Solace" alongside seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Moderate to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, R. McFadden, Seaman, W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, absent.

L.E. Bostwick, Chief Yeoman, returned from leave of absence.

Midshipmen E. Durr and S.H. Lawton took examination aboard.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 10.40am.

Received in general mess: 154 pounds beef; and 125 loaves of bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NNW to light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

C.L. Woodard, Seaman, and E.D. Pearce, Seaman, returned from leave of absence.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 78° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Received aboard in Construction and Repair Department and in Equipment Department stores as per memo [below].

Received in general mess: 100 pounds steak.

Yard workmen aboard during day: in Construction and Repair [Department] 2 drillers, 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers, 1 pipefitter and 1 helper; in [Department of] Steam Engineering 2 machinists and 3 helpers, 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Collier U.S.S. "Saturn" moved out into stream at 4.30pm.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees the same as in morning quarters.

English Collier "Strathendrick" went alongside seawall at 5.15pm.

Collier U.S.S. "Saturn" went alongside "Strathendrick" at 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, November 18^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Received on board in Construction [and Repair] Department from the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the following articles: 85 pounds gasket rubber, assorted; 20 buttons, awning; 6 boathooks, spare; 3 rowlocks, swivel, whaleboat; 3 rowlocks, swivel, gig; 2 rowlocks, swivel, dinghy; 1 rowlock, swivel, punt; 1 set zincs.

[In] Equipment Department: 6 cakes powder, electro silicon.

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19 November 1907

Moored to U.S.S. "Solace" alongside seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed to ebb at 1.25am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received in general mess: 65 pounds stew meat; and 65 pounds hamburger.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, R. McFadden, Seaman, W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, M.S. Davis, Shipfitter First-class, and G.P. Poe, Yeoman Third-class, absent.

M.S. Davis, Shipfitter First-class, and G.P. Poe, Yeoman Third-class, returned from leave at 10.30am.

Exercised at setting up and drilled gun crews at battle drill.

Received on board for general mess: 126 loaves of bread; 54 pounds butter; and 1156 pounds potatoes; and 113 pounds sweet potatoes.

Received on board in Equipment Department from General Storekeeper stores as per list [below].

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: [in Department of] Steam Engineering 3 machinists and 2 helpers, 3 boilermakers and 1 helper, 1 coppersmith and 1 helper, 1 rigger and 1 helper; [in Department of] Construction and Repair 1 driller, 1 shipfitter and 1 helper, 1 pipefitter and 1 helper, and 1 shipwright.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Received on board in Construction and Repair, Equipment and Paymaster's Departments stores as per list [below].

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 11.10am [sic].

The same Navy Yard workmen were employed as in forenoon watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to hazy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, R. McFadden, Seaman, W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, absent.

Exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Hazy.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 8.05pm.

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[Inserted note]

List of stores received onboard November 19, 1907.

100 pounds dried apples; 504 pounds bacon, tinned; 504 pounds corned beef; 504 pounds chipped beef; 250 pounds soda crackers; 504 pounds butter; 261 pounds cheese; 600 pounds coffee; 760 pounds smoked ham; 192 pounds tinned ham; 200 pounds lard; 450 pounds macaroni; 816 pounds milk; 200 pounds dried peaches; 495 pounds canned peaches; 102 pounds pears; 282 pounds pears [sic]; 200 pounds prunes; 432 pounds salmon; 250 pounds salt; 80 pounds tea; 511 pounds tomatoes; 310 pounds corn; 465 pounds peas; 222 pounds beans; 72 pounds baking powder; 9 pounds yeast; 30 pounds hops; 216 pounds rolled oats; 80 pounds oyster crackers; 400 pounds hominy; 12 gallons tomato catsup; 4 sacks lima beans.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", November 19^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Received on board from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the following Construction [and Repair Department] stores: 111 brushes, assorted; 15 brushes, steel wire; 1 quire crocus cloth; 9 quires emery cloth, assorted; 14 quires sandpaper, assorted; 2 hanks sash cord; 12 padlocks; 6 locks, wardrobe; 15 pounds wire, brass, assorted; 2 sides leather, rigging; 5 gallons paint, aluminum; 8 pounds chalk, white, lump; 5 pounds drop black in oil, ivory; 10 pounds green chrome in oil; 120 gallons oil, linseed, raw; 25 pounds putty; 500 pounds shellac, orange, gum; 20 gallons spar color, in cans; 2 pounds sugar of lead; 50 gallons turpentine; 10 gallons varnish, asphaltum; 15 pounds vermilion, English, in oil; 4 pounds vermilion, English, dry; 25 pounds yellow, French, in oil; 100 pounds yellow, ochre, in oil; 2 cocks, pet, brass, ¼-inch; 2 nipples, iron, galvanized, assorted; 4 valves, globe, brass, screwed, assorted.

[In] Equipment Department: 375 bars soap, saltwater; 2 sets fire brick, crew's range; 1 set fire brick, officer's range; 1 set fire brick, bake oven; 16 pounds codline; 10 pounds houseline; 12 pounds marline, tarred; 12 pounds roundline; 12 pounds spun yarn, 2-yarn; 12 pounds spun yarn, 3-yarn; 10 pounds white line, assorted; 5 pounds Albany grease.

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20 November 1907

Moored to U.S.S. "Solace" alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.20am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, foggy and hazy.

Light airs from SW to West, to calm.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for general mess: 69 pounds stew meat.

The tide changed from ebb to flood at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy to calm, to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, was declared a deserter.

Received in Paymaster's Department from General Storekeeper stores as per memo [below].

Received in general mess: 125 loaves of bread.

Liberty party returned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 1.15pm.

Effects of A.L. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, deserter, were sold at auction, realizing $2.20.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Yard workmen aboard as follows in forenoon and afternoon: [in Department of Steam Engineering] 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers, 3 machinists and 2 helpers, 1 coppersmith and 1 helper, and 1 rigger; [in Department of] Construction and Repair 1 shipfitter and 1 helper, 1 pipefitter and 1 shipwright.

Received in general mess: 100 pounds mutton chops; and 75 pounds pork sausage.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and misty, light rain fall about 4.00pm, and again at 7.30pm.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from ebb to flood at 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy and wet.

Light airs from SW and West.

Barometer steady.

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List of stores received in the Paymaster's Department, November 20, 1907.

35 pounds cocoa; 5000 pounds flour; 260 pounds sauerkraut; 2029 pounds sugar; 3 pounds spices; 2½ pounds bay leaves; 112 gallons beans; 31 gallons syrup; 32 gallons vinegar; 4 quarts extract; 1 bale cap cloth; 1 bale drawers, light; 2 bales jerseys; 2 bales jumpers, dungaree; 1 bales jumpers, dress; 2 bales jumpers, undress; 1 bale overshirts; 1 bale petty officer shirts; 2 bales trousers, dungaree; 1 bales trousers, dress; 2 bales trousers, undress; 1 bale undershirts, light; 2 bales undershirts, cotton; 12 boxes soap; 1 box tobacco; 1 box neckerchiefs; 32¾ yards serge.

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21 November 1907

Moored to U.S.S. "Solace" alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty to foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to ebb at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received in general mess: 98 pounds beef.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, R. McFadden, Seaman, W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, absent.

Exercised at setting up drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board [in Department of] Steam Engineering: 3 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper.

Received on board for general mess: 58 pounds liver; and 128 loaves of bread.

Warrant Machinist R.T. Scott, U.S. Navy, reported on board as a member of a Board of Survey in the Department of Steam Engineering.

Made preparations for unmooring.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to hazy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

The tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside at 1.15pm.

Cast off from U.S.S. "Solace", and moored alongside seawall at 1.40pm.

Received on board from the magazine: 80 6-inch charges, smokeless powder index number 066; 34 6-inch blind shells; 16 6-inch day trailers; and 5000 rounds .45 caliber ball cartridges.

Coal lighter was brought alongside at 3.55pm.

Received on board for general mess: 54 pounds butter; 65 pounds hamburger; 10 dozen eggs; and 3670 pounds potatoes.

I. Kirkman, Ordinary Seaman, was sent to the Naval Hospital, with bag, hammock, and necessary papers.

R. McFadden, [Seaman], was declared a deserter from the Naval Service from November 11^th.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: [in Department of] Construction and Repair 1 shipfitter and 1 helper, and 1 driller; [in Department of] Steam Engineering same as in forenoon.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.05pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Hazy to clear.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for dock trial.

Received the following named men from U.S.S. "Independence": D. Riepe, Electrician Second-class; and S.G. Gard, Electrician Third-class.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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22 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The tide changed from flood to ebb at 3.45am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy to foggy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Commenced coaling at 6.30am.

Draft aft 15 feet 0 inches, forward 13 feet 6 inches.

Received on board for general mess: 90 pounds salmon; and 2 gallons clams.

Steam formed in boilers C and D at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 8.30am.

All hands engaged in coaling ship.

Held dock trial of engines from 9.00am until 10.00am.

Assistant Surgeon Longabaugh reported aboard for duty, in accordance with orders detaching him from the hospital, Mare Island, and ordering him to this ship to relieve Passed Assistant Surgeon Fiske, detached on relief.

Received in general mess: 125 loaves of bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed from flood to ebb at 2.10pm.

Finished coaling at 1.00pm, having taken aboard 106 tons.

Passed Assistant Surgeon C.N. Fiske left the ship, in pursuance of [to in log-book] orders relieving him from duty, and ordering him to the hospital, Mare Island, California.

Received aboard in general mess: 108 pounds butter; and 2362 pounds potatoes; 203 pounds onions; 401 pounds sweet potatoes; 100 pounds steak; 150 [pounds] corned beef; 250 loaves of bread; 60 dozen eggs; 120 pounds cabbage.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Yard workmen aboard: 3 machinists and 3 helpers; 1 rigger and 1 helper.

Draft after coaling forward 14 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, light drizzle first [part] of watch, misty.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board from U.S.S. "Independence": men as per memo [below].

Received aboard in [Department of] Steam Engineering: stores as per memo [below].

Sent liberty party ashore.

Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, returned to duty from leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, misty first [part] of watch.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.

Tide changed to flood at 10.30pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, November 22^nd, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence" the following named men: E. Straub, Ordinary Seaman; F.R. Barron, Ordinary Seaman; C.J. Augustenborg, Coal Passer; J.W. Howard, Coal Passer; A.D. Blake, Bugler; F.A. Hernandez, Mess Attendant Third-class; M. Medina, Mess Attendant Third-class.

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November 22, 1907.

The following items were received from the General Storekeeper, Mare Island, California: 10 pounds Albany grease; 4 ounces hydrochloric acid; 2 gallons asphaltum; 3 boxes rubber bands; 52 bolts and nuts, iron; 24 bolts and nuts, Tobin; 13 gross bolts, brass; 16 books; 12 sheets brass; 40 feet brass rods; 15 bricks, bath; 50 bricks, bath [sic]; 2 sheets bronze, phosphor; 60 feet bronze, Tobin; 96 brushes; 1 box candles; 10 yards canvas; 10 feet chain, cable, copper; 50 pounds cement, Portland; [no length mentioned] chain, iron; 1 chalk line; 1¼ pounds chalk; 50 pounds charcoal; 1 cock, faucet; 20 feet copper; 4 sheets copper; 50 feet cord, indicator; 1 coupling; 4 reams emery cloth; 4 pounds emery; 50 envelopes; 1 box eyelets; 148 files; 1 barrel fire clay; 325 grate bars, double and single; 1 furnace door frame; 4 furnace grate bars bearing; 2 yards gauze; 2 pounds glass, ground; 30 pounds gum sheet; 36 hacksaw blades; 1 pound hair, curled; 16 handles, files; 12 hydrometers, glass; 1 India ink stick; 5 [quarts or pints?] ink; 1 ink eradicator; 50 iron bars, flat;

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[continued] 130 feet iron bar, round; 10 jaws, frame, nuts, Stillson wrenches; 6 key rings; 2½ pounds lampblack; 250 [pounds] red lead, dry; 250 [pounds] lead, white, in oil; 1 box lead, artist's; 5 pounds litharge; 12 locks, pad, brass; 40 pounds lye; 50 yards marline; 6 mats, door, manila; 60 pounds Muntz metal; 6 dozen nuts, iron, hexagonal; 24 nuts, steel, finished; 30 gallons boiled linseed [oil]; 50 gallons lamp lard; 300 [gallons] oil, lubricating; 50 gallons oil, cylinder; 40 [gallons] oil, arctic, machine, ice; 20 gallons oil, kerosene; 339½ pounds packing; 48 pads, memorandum; 5 [pounds] paint, chrome green; 1 pound paint, ultramarine; 2 pounds Venetian red, dry; 6 sheets paper, blotting; 4 yards paper, drawing; 1 ream paper, typewriting; 25 pounds paste, polishing; 1½ [dozen?] pencils, lead; 4 pencils, red and blue; 2 boxes pens; 4 petcocks; 6 pipe fittings, bushing, brass; 6 pipe fittings, bushings, galvanized iron; 16 pipe fittings, caps, brass; 12 pipe fittings, couplings, right, brass; 12 pipe fittings, reducing, brass; 4 pipe fittings, elbows, brass; 16 pipe fittings, nipples, brass; 8 pipe fittings, nipples, galvanized iron; 20 pipe fittings, plugs, brass; 25 fittings, plugs, galvanized iron; 12 pipe fittings, tees, brass; 24 pipe fittings, unions, brass; 10 pipe fittings, valves, angle, brass; 8 pipe fittings, valves, check, horizontal [horix. in log-book] screw, brass; 2 pipe fittings, valves, check, vertical screw, brass; 28 pipe fittings, valves, globe, brass, screwed; 24 feet pipe, steam, brass; 24 feet pipe, steam, copper; 24 feet pipe, steam, steel or iron;

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[continued] 10 pounds plumbago; 65 pounds potash; 2 rasps; 50 fathoms rope, tiller, steel wire; 150 pounds sal soda; 1 quire sandpaper; 3 dozen screw eyes, brass; 1½ gross screws, brass, machine; 10 pounds smooth-on-compound; 150 pounds soap, fresh water; 5 [pounds] solder, soft; 2 sponges, office; 18 spouts for oil cans; 40 feet steel bar, flat; 60 feet steel bar, round; 10 feet steel, machinist's tools; 15 feet steel, octagon, crucible; 25 pounds tallow; 12 thermometers, mercurial; 10 thermometers, salinometer; 12 thumbtacks; 24 sheets tin; 50 feet tubing, tube cleaners with nozzles; 30 gallons turpentine; 1 pound twine, hemp; 2 pounds twine, sewing; 6 valves for feed and fire pumps; 5 gallons varnish, asphaltum; 10 gallons varnish, copal; 50 pounds Vaseline; 1 pound vermilion; 26 washers, iron; 300 pounds waste, cotton; 6 pound wicking, lamp, cotton; 15 [pounds] wire, brass, annealed; 15 pounds wire, brass, spring; 5 pounds wire, steel, annealed; 15 pounds wire, copper, soft; 5 pounds wire, lead, soft, number 18; 15 pounds wire, phosphor bronze, spring; 12 sheets wrapping paper; 1500 pounds zinc for boilers; 400 pounds zinc, white, in oil; 8 shovels, scoop; 1 belt punch; 1 set drills, taper shank, twist; 1 set drills, twist, square, taper shank; 25 feet hose, rubber; 30 feet hose, steam; 1 set cutter, steam, stern tube bushings; 4 hammers, copper; 6 buckets, ash [ask in log-book]; 1 screwdriver.

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23 November 1907

Moored to seawall, Mare Island, California, [and making passage to and anchored off San Francisco]

Lat 38.05, Long -122.30 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received in general mess: 45 pounds sausage.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and foggy to cloudy.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Rigged in steam launch, singled mooring lines, and made preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engines and turned steam on anchor engine and steering engine at 9.40am.

Tested lifebuoys.

Draft of ship aft 16 feet 4 inches, forward 14 feet 9 inches.

Cast off from the seawall at 11.00am and stood out of Mare Island Strait and into San Pablo Bay, under boilers A, B and D, on various courses, following line of buoys, with the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with necessary transfer papers: W.E. Davis, Mess Attendant Third-class; and L. Brown, Mess Attendant Third-class.

Received for the general mess: 110 pounds fresh pork.

A commission as Ensign in the U.S. Navy was this day delivered to Midshipman R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy.

Mustered at quarters at 10.50am.

Field day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy last part of watch.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on various courses across San Pablo Bay and San Francisco Bay, with the Commanding Officer at the conn.

Passed the U.S. Naval Auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" at 2.10pm, standing up the bay toward Mare Island.

Came to anchor off the Union Iron Works at 3.31pm, using the starboard anchor, 15 fathoms of chain at the water's edge, 7 fathoms of water.

Anchorage bearings: end of dock on starboard quarter WNW (per standard compass), Goat Island signal station N2°W (per standard compass), and ship's head S18°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and a maximum temperature of 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Rigged out steam launch.

The Navigator took soundings inshore of the ship, using the whaleboat.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from WSW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: W. Gunter, Mess Attendant, R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer.

Let fires die out and disconnected boiler D at 5.00pm.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler A, and left steam on boiler B for auxiliary purposes.

Secured main engines at 5.00pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, slightly foggy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 8.50pm, stern away from shore.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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24 November 1907

At anchor in the harbor of San Francisco, California

Lat 37.761, Long -122.379

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, hazy, heavy dew last [part] of watch.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.20am, stern away from shore.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Ensign S.C. Hooper, U.S. Navy, reported to the Commanding Officer in obedience to the Department's orders dated November 13, 1907, and Midshipman F.D. Pryor, U.S. Navy, was detached in obedience to the Department's orders of the same date.

W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, was declared a deserter from November 14, 1907.

Swung to flood tide at 8.40am, stern going toward [Union] Iron Works.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy second part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.15pm, stern away from city.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 9.15pm, stern towards city.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

November 24^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
W. Gunter	Mess Attendant	4	November 14^th
R.E. Taylor	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	November 17^th
C.W. Taylor	Machinist's Mate Second-class	5	November 17^th
E.M. Ryland	Coal Passer	5	November 17^th

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25 November 1907

At anchor off Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California

Lat 37.765, Long -122.383

Commences and until 4am:

Misty to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 3.18am, stern away from city.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty to hazy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from NW by North to NW.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Turned steam on steering and anchor engines at 8.30am.

Turned over main engines at 8.33am, and reported ready at 8.43am.

Got under way at 8.53am and went alongside the North side of the South dock at 16^th Street, port side to dock.

Secured to dock at 9.32am.

Secured main engines.

Disconnected boilers A and B at 9.45am, and kept steam on boiler D for auxiliary purposes.

Secured anchor and steering engines.

Received for the general mess: 126 loaves of bread; 116 pounds pork; and 278 pounds beef.

Tide changed to flood at 8.45am.

Liberty party all returned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Shut down the after flushing system from 1.15pm till 1.30pm for repairs.

Repaired pump in steam launch.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Tide changed to ebb at 2.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, misty.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and E. Ryland, Coal Passer.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Tide changed to flood at 10.20pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", San Francisco, California, November 25^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were rated as follows:

C.A. Mitchell, Bugler to Shipwright, from November 11^th,1907.

J.W. Houston, Shipwright to Carpenter's Mate Third-class, from November 11^th, 1907.

C. Konig, Mess Attendant Third-class to Mess Attendant Second-class, from August 6^th, 1907.

F.A. Hopkins, Oiler to Machinist's Mate First-class, from November 18^th, 1907.

H.J. Brennan, Oiler to Machinist's Mate First-class, from November 18^th, 1907.

B. Toenneman, Oiler to Water Tender, from November 18^th, 1907.

J.D. Powell, First-class Fireman to Oiler, from November 18^th, 1907.

F. Rericha, First-class Fireman to Oiler, from November 18^th, 1907.

L.C. Wylie, First-class Fireman to Oiler, from November 18^th, 1907.

C.A. Coleman, First-class Fireman to Oiler, from November 18^th, 1907.

J. Bosquet, First-class Fireman to Oiler, from November 18^th, 1907.

O.R. Clark, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

R.O. Murdock, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

E. Wilson, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

P.F. Strum, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

E.E. Williford, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

P.B. Metz, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

F.A. Davis, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

G.S. Austin, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

J.D. Morris, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman, from November 18^th, 1907.

D.E. Martin, Oiler to Machinist's Mate Second-class, from November 18^th, 1907.

W.E, Hildebrand, Oiler to Machinist's Mate Second-class, from November 18^th, 1907.

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26 November 1907

Moored to dock, San Francisco, California

Lat 37.765, Long -122.383

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, misty.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, foggy part of watch.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The S.S. "Fulton" came out of the dry dock at 7.55am.

Tide changed to ebb at 4.15am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy, and foggy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.15am, absentees: R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer.

Held battery drill.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 125 loaves of bread.

Realized $1.00 costs at auction sale of effects of W. Gunter, Mess Attendant Third-class, deserter.

Swung to flood tide at 9.55am.

Received on board for general mess: 75 pounds pork; and 65 pounds mutton.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for dry docking.

At 1.00pm cast off from dock, and at 1.10pm the bow crossed the sill.

The ship rested on the keel blocks at 1.55pm, and the dock was pumped out by 3.25pm.

Crew engaged in scraping ship's bottom.

The Hull Board, Ensign T.C. Johnson senior member, made inspection of the ship's hull and fittings.

At 2.15pm discontinued use of ice machine and flushing system.

Draft before docking 16 feet 3 inches aft and 14 feet 4 inches forward.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Crew engaged in scraping [ship's] bottom until dark.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light Westerly and Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

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27 November 1907

In floating dry dock, San Francisco, California

Lat 37.765, Long -122.383

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and hazy, with heavy dew.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear and hazy, to cloudy and misty, with heavy dew.

Barometer rising.

Crew engaged in wire-brushing ship's bottom.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 125 loaves of bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 60 pounds liver; 115 pounds veal; 65 pounds beef stew; 65 pounds hamburger steak; and 203 pounds turkey.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 10.00am.

Wire-brushed port and starboard sides below waterline, and painted port side with two coats of paint.

Commenced renewing zinc protectors on all underwater valves and on rudder.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NE to West.

Barometer unsteady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Finished renewing zinc protectors and painting the underwater body.

Started to flood dock at 3.10pm.

The ship floated at 3.30pm and was hauled out [at in log-book], and moored alongside pier at 3.48pm.

Tested magazine flood cocks to magazines, finding all in good condition.

Received on board for general mess: 60 pounds cranberry sauce; 108 pounds butter; 30 dozen bananas; 35 pounds mixed nuts; and 10 pounds curry powder.

U.S.S. "West Virginia", U.S.S. "Maryland", U.S.S. "Colorado" and U.S.S. "Pennsylvania" stood in and came to anchor at 1.35pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

Unmoored ship and got under way at 4.50pm.

Stood down the bay, and came to anchor off transport dock in 14 fathoms water, starboard anchor, 45 fathoms chain, at 5.28pm.

Anchorage bearings: ship's head N42°W, ferry station West by South, Goat Island light NW by North.

Exercised searchlights from 7.30pm to 8.00pm.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, hazy to foggy.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", San Francisco, California, November 26^th, 1907.

Sir:

In accordance with articles 1638, paragraph 1, U.S. Navy Regulations, I respectfully submit the following report on the docking of this vessel:

The ship was placed in the floating dry dock of the San Francisco Drydocking Company, at the foot of 16^th Street, San Francisco, on November 26^th, 1907.

The bottom was covered with large barnacles.

Pitting was found along the light draft waterline, around all sea valves and on the port side just above the propeller strut.

There was considerable corrosion around the drain holes of the stern tubes and two feet forward of the after drain hole on the port side the tube was corroded through.

Two considerable dents on the port side forward, just below waterline between frames 32 and 34.

These dents are about a foot in diameter and an inch in depth.

A number of smaller dents were found in many places.

The rudder was badly bent and twisted to starboard.

Rivet heads from frames 26 to 30 badly corroded (starboard side).

The bottom was scraped and cleaned and one coat of anti-corrosive and one coat of anti-fouling paint put on.

All zincs for sea suctions and discharges were renewed.

Five zincs on rudder post were renewed.

All sea valves were overhauled and ground in and strainers cleaned.

The ship was undocked on November 27^th.

Very respectfully,

[Signed by] E.R. Pollock, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Executive Officer.

To the Commanding Officer.

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San Francisco, California, November 27^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men have been declared deserters from the Naval Service from November 17^th, 1907: R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class; C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class; E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer.

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28 November 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy weather.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 12.20am, stern toward city.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

Realized 25, 35 and 10 cents respectively on auction sale of the effects of C.W. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, R.E. Taylor, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs and light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Mustered at quarters at 11.00am, no absentees.

Issued monthly money to the crew.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 10.40am, called on the Commander-in-Chief, and Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "West Virginia" [U.S.S. "West Virginnia" in log-book], U.S.S. "Colorado", U.S.S. "Maryland", and U.S.S. "Pennsylvania", and returned on board at 11.55am.

Received for the general mess: 123 pounds fish; 3 gallons clams; 175 pounds bread; and 3 dozen pies.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Korea" stood in at 1.45pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Swung to flood tide at 1.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Captain C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, of U.S.S. "Maryland", called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.

Swung to ebb tide at 7.35pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to cloudless, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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29 November 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudless, hazy.

Light airs and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 12.50am.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Colorado" and U.S.S. "Maryland" got under way at 6.30am and stood up toward Mare Island.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hazy.

Calm to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.15am mustered at quarters, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

The United States flagship U.S.S. "West Virginia" got under way at 11.40am and stood up to Mare Island, followed by U.S.S. "Pennsylvania" at 11.47am.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 175 loaves of bread.

And in general mess: 110 pounds beefsteak; and 70 pounds sausage.

Riding to ebb tide.

Crew engaged in painting ship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hazy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Crew engaged in painting ship.

Swung to flood tide at 1.50pm.

Received from U.S.S. "Pensacola" the following men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: [see] list [below].

Overhauled deck pumps and valves.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling slightly.

Swung to ebb tide at 6.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", November 29^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Received from U.S.S. "Pensacola", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: J.V. Fite, Ordinary Seaman; C.D. Higgins, Ordinary Seaman; W.A. Lucas, Ordinary Seaman; F.A. McArthur, Ordinary Seaman; S.C. Minton, Ordinary Seaman; R.W. Oversby, Ordinary Seaman; E.D.A. Parker, Ordinary Seaman; R.C. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman; J.O. Sims, Ordinary Seaman; J.H. Wilson, Ordinary Seaman; F.R. Kerlin, Ordinary Seaman; R.O. Meader, Ordinary Seaman; J.S. Pitman, Ordinary Seaman; L.A. Robins, Ordinary Seaman; W.E. Whitman, Ordinary Seaman; R.W. Carr, Coal Passer; E.C. Moore, Coal Passer; B. Richardson, Coal Passer; R.H. Cline, Coal Passer; A.J. Messenger, Coal Passer; E.C. Taylor, Coal Passer; C. Grausam [Grausman in log-book], Coal Passer; D. Standefer [Standfeder in log-book], Coal Passer

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30 November 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and misty to clear.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 1.15am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 189 loaves of bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SE to West.

Barometer steady.

Continued painting ship.

Received on board for general mess: 110 pounds veal; and 45 pounds sausage.

C.A. Coleman, Oiler, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

J.W. Stephenson, Water Tender, and J.D. Powell, Oiler, returned from liberty, 2 and 4 hours over time respectively.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from WNW to NW.

Barometer steady.

Received men from and transferred men to U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammock, and necessary papers, as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Swung to flood tide at 2.45pm.

C.A. Coleman, Oiler, was honorably discharged from the Naval Service, by reason of the expiration of his term of enlistment.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Approved: [signed] J.H. Glennon, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", San Francisco, California, December 2^nd [sic], 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were advanced in ratings:

C.L. Woodard from Seaman to Coxswain, from November 30^th.

W. De Wolf from Seaman to Coxswain, from November 30^th.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", San Francisco, California November 30^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Received the following named men from U.S.S. "Independence": N.M. Kullander, Coppersmith; A. McGregor, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; C.O. Johnson, Coal Passer; M.M. Stewart, Seaman; C. Leffler, Ordinary Seaman.

The following named men were this day transferred to U.S.S. "Independence": J. Todd, Oiler; E.O. Coffey, Quartermaster First-class; G.R. Darby, Ordinary Seaman; W.J. Morris, Seaman; S.H. Nicholson, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; C. Nicholson, Seaman; R.C.A. Opperman, Gunner's Mate Third-class; H.R. Hayes, Hospital Steward; G.A. Davis, Hospital Apprentice First-class; J. Griffin, Chief Electrician; M. Vogel, Seaman; P. Brownlee, Seaman; G.C. Taylor, Seaman; A.E. Redding, Coxswain; E.C. Rankin, Gunner's Mate Third-class; E. Hering, Mess Attendant Third-class; W.O. Cox, Seaman; J.V. Le Brell, Seaman; E.D. Pearce, Seaman; E. Ellingson, Coal Passer.

LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1907

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1 December 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Hazy to cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am and Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Assembled all hands aft and held general muster, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent over leave.

Tide changed to flood at 8.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 86° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Made monthly half-hour litmus test of all indices of smokeless powder on board.

M. McCray, Commissary Steward, was this day given an ordinary discharge by purchase, with the permission of the Navy Department, from this ship and from the United States Naval Service.

Ship swung to flood tide at 2.05pm.

J.E. Alexander, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, was this day given an honorable discharge from this ship, and from the United States Naval Service.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Hazy.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Ship swung to ebb tide at 9.25pm.

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2 December 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy near horizon, cloudless.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 11.30am [sic].

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, hazy.

Calm and light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and D at 5.40am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

At 9.15am mustered and inspected at quarters, absentee: G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman.

Held fire and collision drill, and instructed crew in stations for general quarters and abandon ship.

Swung to ebb tide at 9.20am.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 305 loaves of bread.

And in general mess: 103 pounds beefsteak; 92 pounds roast beef; 108 pounds roast pork; and 65 pounds veal stew.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy to misty.

Light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

At 1.20pm connected up boilers A and D.

Made preparations for getting under way and swinging ship.

At 3.00pm belayed on account of weather, securing main engines and banking fires under A and D boilers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 5.00pm.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

Served clean hammocks to the crew.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and foggy to hazy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 10.30pm.

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3 December 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 3.30am.

4am to 8am:

Clear and hazy.

Light airs from West and NW.

Barometer rising.

Scrubbed hammocks.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Received on board for general mess: 150 dozen eggs.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

Exercised main and secondary battery gun pointers at Morris tube.

A Summary Court Martial convened at 10.03am for the trial of V.C. Pangburn, Seaman, and adjourned at 10.40am.

Swung to ebb tide at 9.55am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Stationed men of landing force and reorganized main battery gun crews.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Cloudy, foggy to hazy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

Turned in clean hammocks.

Swung to flood tide at 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast, foggy to hazy first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.30pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", San Francisco, California, December 3^rd, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer P.T. Knudson, Seaman, was given an acting appointment as Coxswain, from December 1^st, 1907.

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4 December 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy first part [of watch].

Light airs to gentle breezes from SE to East, to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy, hazy second part [of watch].

Barometer falling.

Light to moderate breezes from East to SE.

Swung to flood tide at 4.35am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers of misty rain, hazy.

Moderate breezes from SE to light breezes and light airs from West, and light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent over leave.

Held a careful clothing inspection and gave instruction in packing knapsacks.

The port main engine was disabled from 9.00am till 11.00am for repairs to a bilge pipe.

Shut down ice machine and evaporator at 9.10am for repairs.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.00am.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence": A.G. Lathe, Chief Carpenter's Mate; C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster First-class; and F.C. Hyde, Second-class Fireman; with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain first part of watch.

Light airs and light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Started up ice machine and evaporator at 3.40pm.

Issued clothing and small stores.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from ESE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm.

Held Morris tube drill and loading drill.

Swung to flood tide at 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, hazy part of watch.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.30pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", San Francisco, California, December 4^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

4pm to 8pm:

Assembled all hands aft and published the proceedings, findings and sentence of a Summary Court Martial in the case of V.C. Pangburn, Seaman.

Specification: being absent from stations and duty over leave.

Specification proved.

Sentence as mitigated by convening authority: to lose pay amounting to fourteen dollars and forty cents ($14.40).

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5 December 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, misty.

Light airs from NNE to South and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty to foggy.

Calm and light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Foggy to cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.15am mustered and inspected at quarters, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absentee.

Held general quarters, and exercised at battle practice, Morris tube and loading drills.

At 11.16am held man overboard drill, both lifeboats were in the water at 11.19am, buoy picked up at 11.20am, and boats hoisted at 11.25am.

Sighted starboard anchor at 11.40am, and let go port anchor, with 45 fathoms of chain on port chain, starboard anchor being foul.

Bearings of anchor: ship's head South by East, shoal buoy S38°W, North tangent of Goat Island N30°E, gas buoy S54°E, Goat Island light N31°E.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.15am.

The U.S. Army transport "Thomas" cast off from dock and stood out of bay at 12.00pm.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Bent in boat sails, and overhauled boat boxes.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: $3000.00 in gold coin.

Magazine inspected, temperature 83° [Fahrenheit].

Received in Commissary Department: 90 pounds roast beef; 110 pounds roast veal; and 110 pounds veal cutlets.

Cleared starboard anchor and placed same on billboard, ready for letting go.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy to misty.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 4.30pm mustered at quarters, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absentee.

Exercised at setting up.

Held loading and Morris tube drills.

Swung to flood tide at 7.15pm.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 108 pounds butter.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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6 December 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and foggy, to cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 12.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty to hazy.

Light airs to moderate breezes from SE.

Barometer falling rapidly.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, rainy to passing showers.

Fresh to strong breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

SE storm signal still displayed on shore.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

Exercised at setting up, instructions with small arms, and loading drill.

Disconnected boiler A at 10.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast, light drizzle to misty.

Gentle to moderate breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M.

Tested all hand pumps and valves in the drainage system.

Swung to ebb tide at 12.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, hazy to rainy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

Exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and lightning, drizzling rain and mist.

Gentle to fresh breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 8.05pm.

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7 December 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning first part [of watch].

Gentle to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty to hazy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 7.55am.

Lit fires [under boiler A] at 5.30am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy, light drizzling rain last hour of watch.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

A working chock was lost from the port bow of the steam launch, loss caused by rough water.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence": J.B. Bostick, Hospital Steward; and O.D. Wieglow, Hospital Apprentice First-class; with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.

Received for the general mess: 300 loaves of bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Steam formed in boiler A at 1.15pm.

Connected up boiler A at 2.45pm.

Rove off anchor gear for port anchor.

Received for the general mess: 493 pounds fresh beef; and 60 pounds beef tongue.

Swung to ebb tide at 12.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, misty.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm.

Held setting up and loading drills.

1 pint of catsup and 1 can of cream of the general mess stores were surveyed by the Medical Officer and thrown overboard.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cloudless, hazy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 8.50pm.

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8 December 1907

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy to foggy.

Calm and light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide from 2.50am till 3.15am.

4am to 8am:

Foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, foggy to hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am the Captain made inspection of the ship and crew at quarters, no absentees.

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, was this day declared a deserter from November 28^th, 1907 [crossed out in red, see next day].

Made preparations for getting under way.

Swung to flood tide at 8.45am.

At 10.15am connected up boilers C and D.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "California" stood in and anchored at 12.35pm.

Turned over main engines at 12.15pm.

Draft [aft] 16 feet 2 inches, forward 14 feet 1 inch.

At 12.30pm got under way and followed the channel, steering on various courses and at various speeds, to Mare Island Strait, where moored to number 1 buoy at 3.15pm, port chain shackled to mooring shackle.

Passed and exchanged numbers with U.S.S. "West Virginia" and U.S.S. "Pennsylvania" off California City, and U.S.S. "Maryland" and U.S.S. "Colorado" off Mare Island lighthouse.

The Captain paid an official visit to the Commandant of the Navy Yard, Mare Island.

Magazine A-6[-M] inspected, maximum temperature 83° Fahrenheit.

A boarding officer from U.S.S. "Independence" called on board.

Riding to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Secured main engines at 4.15pm and banked fires under boilers C and D.

Swung to ebb tide at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy around horizon.

Light airs from SW to East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 11.10pm.

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9 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty.

Calm to light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

At 1.10am swung to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from East to light breezes from SE and South.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 6.10am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy weather.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for coaling, and started [to take] coal on board at 10.50am.

Draft 14 feet 1 inch forward and 16 feet 1 inch aft.

Received on board for general mess: 150 dozen eggs; 54 pounds butter; 110 pounds beefsteak; 65 pounds hamburger; 90 pounds roast beef; 90 pounds corned beef; 62 pounds sausage; and 125 pounds cabbage.

F.W. Nettleship, Seaman, and E. Hunter, Coal Passer, were transferred to the Naval Hospital, with bags, hammocks, and the necessary papers.

G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, was delivered on board from U.S.S. "Independence", and by order of the Commanding Officer, was placed under the charge of a master-at-arms awaiting investigation.

Swung to flood tide at 11.10am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling.

Received on board in Paymaster's and Equipment Departments stores as per lists [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° in [compartment] A-6-M.

Received on board for general mess: 3 pounds sausage, as correction for weight given above to agree with bill rendered.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast and misty.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Finished coaling at 4.40pm, having taken on board a total of 84 tons.

Draft forward 14 feet 11 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

Secured main engines and banked fires under [in in log-book] C and D [boilers] at 4.40pm.

Swung to ebb tide at 4.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, passing showers and misty.

Light airs to light breezes from SSE to SE.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 11.15pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Mare Island, California, December 9^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Have this day received the following stores in the Equipment Department from General Store Keeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: 100 pounds 2½-inch manila rope; 288 pounds 3-inch manila rope; 426 pounds 3¾-inch manila rope.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Mare Island, California, December 9^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

Received the following named men from U.S.S. "Independence": F. Harris, Seaman; C. Whittemore, Ordinary Seaman; J.J. Howe, Seaman; J.A. Anderson, Coal Passer; H.M. Knowles, Seaman; T. Richter Jr., Coal Passer; C.M. Sunding, Seaman; J.L. Walker, Coal Passer; P. Ehret, Ordinary Seaman.

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[Inserted note]

List of stores received December 9, 1907, in Paymaster's Department: 2 boxes caps, broadcloth, 20; 2 boxes cravats, 24; 1 bale drawers, light, 50 pairs; 2 boxes hats, white, 50; 1 bale jumpers, dress, 50; 1 bale jumpers, undress, 50; 1 box shoes, high, 25 pairs; 3 bales socks, cotton, 900 pairs; 1 box tobacco, 100 pounds; 50 towels; 1 bale trousers, broadcloth, 25 pairs; 1 bale trousers, undress, 50 pairs; 1 bale undershirts, light, 50; 5 rating badges, blue; 192 pounds milk, evaporated; 93 gallons syrup; 64 gallons vinegar.

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10 December 1907

Moored to number 1 buoy, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, misty to drizzling rain.

Calm to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with rain.

Gentle to fresh breezes from SE to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Spread fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D, and turned steam on steering engines at 10.30am.

Reported main engines ready for getting under way at 10.40am.

Received ash lighter along port side at 11.30am.

Secured main engines at 11.40am, and banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and D at 12.00pm.

Put steam winch out of use at 10.30am for repairs.

Swung to flood tide at 12.00pm.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy, with rain.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 1.05pm and turned in clothing from all hands for fumigation, on account of measles on board.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in [compartments] A-6-M, A-11-M and A-13-M.

Ash lighter was taken away at 3.45pm.

F. Brown, Coxswain, was this day transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, with bag and hammock.

Finished work on deck winch at 3.55pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear sky.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Boilers C and D were dead and disconnected at 6.10pm.

Received on board in the Medical Department: 8 cases of medical stores.

One can of condensed milk was surveyed by the Medical Officer and thrown overboard.

Swung to ebb tide at 5.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky.

Calm and light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

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11 December 1907

Moored to number 1 buoy, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear sky.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 12.10am.

4am to 8am:

Clear sky, hazy last part of watch.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for fumigating ship.

Swung to flood tide at 7.50am.

8am to meridian:

Clear to cloudy, hazy.

Calm to light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

The Medical Officer fumigated the ship and inspected officers and crew for measles suspects.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held Morris tube and loading drill.

Crew engaged painting ship's side.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 500 loaves of bread.

And in general mess: 15 pounds beefsteak.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from SW to light Westerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 1.40pm.

Crew engaged in painting ship's side.

Magazines A-6[-M] and A-13[-M] inspected, temperature 84° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy, drizzling during latter part [of watch].

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Served out clean bags to the crew.

Fumigated hammocks, bags and ditty boxes were returned to the crew.

Held Morris tube drill.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and calm.

Barometer rising.

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12 December 1907

Moored to number 1 buoy, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm, hazy.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 1.40am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am.

The Medical Office inspected all hands for measles.

Exercised at setting up, loading drill and Morris tube.

Continued painting ship.

Held mast at 10.00am.

Lieutenant S.L. Graham [S.W. Graham in log-book], U.S. Navy (retired), reported on board as member of a Board of Survey in the Equipment Department.

Swung to ebb tide at 8.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy weather.

Light airs from East to SE to calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition.

Continued painting ship along waterline.

Received on board for general mess: 115 pounds pork chops.

Swung to flood tide at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Hazy to clear.

Light airs from SE to South, to calm.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, no absentees.

Turned in clean bags, and exercised at setting up and Morris tube.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, rainy second part [of watch].

Gentle to fresh breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 8.15pm.

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13 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and drizzling to clear.

Gentle to light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 3.00am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

The Medical Officer inspected the crew.

Held loading drill and Morris tube drill.

Painted starboard waterline.

Hoisted out steam launch.

U.S.S. "St. Louis" stood up Mare Island Straits, and moored alongside U.S.S. "South Dakota", at the seawall, at 9.30am.

L.C. Wylie, Oiler, was this day given a discharge by purchase from this ship, and from the United States Naval Service, with the approval of the Navy Department.

Received for the general mess: 105 pounds beefsteak; and 54 pounds butter.

125 pounds of salmon was received on board for the general mess, condemned by the Medical Officer, and rejected.

Swung to ebb tide at 9.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, light shower of rain, latter part of watch.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Piped down and inspected aired bedding at 1.00pm.

Received ash lighter along port side at 1.40pm.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 1.20pm and called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "St. Louis".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

F.M. Davis, Second-class Fireman, was this day given a discharge by purchase, with an approval of the Navy Department, from this ship and from the United States Naval Service.

Overhauled hand pumps and valves.

Chipped and red-leaded compartment A-99.

Swung to flood tide at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to West and calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm.

Exercised at setting up, and held loading and Morris Tube drills.

The ash lighter was taken away at 4.45pm.

Received for the general mess: 120 pounds veal; and 75 pounds pork sausage.

8pm to midnight:

Clear sky.

Light airs from West to NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and moored to buoy number 2 at 8.28pm.

Swung to ebb tide from 9.45pm to 10.15pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. " Yorktown ", Mare Island, California, December 13^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men have been advanced in rating:

J.W. Remington, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, from December 1^st, 1907.

U.E. Mikko, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, from December 1^st, 1907.

J.B. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, from December 1^st, 1907.

J.C. Stewart, Ordinary Seaman to Ship's Cook Fourth-class, from December 13^th, 1907.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.F. Eckardt, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, has been rated Ordinary Seaman from December 13^th, 1907.

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14 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear sky.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Misty to cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ESE to East.

Barometer falling.

Held field day.

Received in general mess: 95 pounds roast beef; 35 pounds vegetables; 75 pounds liver; 719 pounds potatoes; 100 pounds cauliflower [cauliflour in log-book]; 300 loaves of bread; 120 pounds pork; and 65 pounds bologna.

No absentees.

Swung to ebb tide at 10.40am.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Preble" called on the Captain and officers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light Northerly airs to light Easterly breezes.

Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer falling.

At 4.30pm swung to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

At 11.00pm swung to ebb tide.

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15 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Calm to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

At 3.30am swung to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, drizzling to rainy.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, passing showers to rainy and drizzling.

Light airs to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer steady.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship at 9.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Moderate to light breezes from ENE to NE.

Barometer rising.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

J.B. Bostick, Hospital Steward, left the ship on seven days' leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 5.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.35pm.

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16 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light airs to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West to East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 4.40am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

The Medical Officer inspected the crew.

Held loading, battery, Morris tube and boat drills.

Broke out forward shell room.

The U.S. Naval Auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" stood in and anchored opposite U.S.S. "Independence" at 9.10am.

The U.S. Naval Auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 9.15am, swung in the stream, and anchored again at 9.25am.

U.S.S. "Preble" unmoored from buoy number 2 at 9.35am, and moored alongside U.S.S. "Solace" at 9.45am.

U.S.S. "Milwaukee" stood in and moored alongside the U.S. Army transport "Sheridan" at 11.48am.

Received for the general mess: 80 pounds sausage; 75 pounds hamburger steak; 700 pounds potatoes; 95 pounds beefsteak; 108 pounds butter; and 150 loaves of bread.

Received in the Department of Construction and Repair: 1 bag charcoal; and 150 pounds red Venetian, dry.

And in the Department of Equipment: 2 wardroom preserve dishes; 13 wardroom tumblers; and 50 corn brooms.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.55am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Held landing force drill, equipped in heavy marching order.

A specification for a Summary Court Martial was delivered to G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, at 1.15pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Chipped double bottoms in after end of compartment A-99.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East and calm.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm.

Served out clean hammocks.

Held boat drill for new men, and loading and Morris tube drills for main battery guns crews.

Swung to flood tide at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Mare Island, California, December 16^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men have been advanced in rating:

P. Ehret, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

W.F. Fulkerson, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

G.B. Gibson, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

R.E. Montgomery, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

J. Nesper, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

E. Straub, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

D.W. Townsend, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

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17 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North and East, and calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and foggy.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

At 9.15am mustered and inspected at quarters, no absentees.

The Medical Officer inspected the crew.

Held Morris tube and loading drills, followed by infantry drill and bayonet exercise, and instruction in ordnance.

Crew engaged in breaking out fore hold.

At 11.00am a Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant-Commander E.R. Pollock, U.S. Navy, senior member, met for the trial of G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, on charge of being absent without leave from proper authority.

Received in general mess: 95 pounds beef; 105 pounds beefsteak; and 125 loaves of bread.

Lieutenant W.H. Standley [Stanley in log-book], U.S. Navy, attached to U.S.S. "Independence", came aboard as a witness before the Summary Court Martial of G.N. Ragan.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

At 12.10pm the Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant-Commander E.R. Pollock, U.S. Navy, senior member, adjourned to await the action of convening authority.

At 12.15pm swung to ebb tide.

Crew engaged in breaking out fore hold.

Magazine A-6[-M] inspected, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

At 4.30pm mustered at quarters.

Held fire and collision drills.

Swung to flood tide at 6.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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18 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.05am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, misty to hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 6.35am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and foggy to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE to South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

The Medical Officer inspected all hands for measles.

Exercised at loading drill and Morris tube.

Overhauled both chain cables.

E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, was delivered on board at 10.05am by a police officer from Denver, Colorado, to whom a reward of $20.00 was paid.

By order of the Commanding Officer Ryland [he in log-book] was made a prisoner under master-at-arm's charge, awaiting investigation.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for the general mess: 75 pounds liver; 120 pounds pork roast; 120 pounds pork chops; and 95 pounds corned beef.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartments] A-6-M, A-11-M and A-13-M.

Swung to ebb tide at 12.15pm.

The Medical Officer instructed men in first aid to wounded from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up.

The U.S. Navy Auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" got under way at 4.10pm and stood down the stream.

Received on board for general mess: 125 pounds cabbage; and 94 loaves of bread.

By order of the Commanding Officer E.M. Ryland, Coal Passer, was placed in single irons for safe keeping.

Swung to flood tide at 7.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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19 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.45am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and drizzling.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 9.15am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light airs from East to light breezes and light airs from SE, and moderate breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held general quarters and the Medical Officer gave instruction in first aid to the wounded.

Broke out after shell room and inspected compartments C-3 and D-99.

Received ash lighter along port side at 11.55am.

Received for the general mess: 131 loaves of bread; 720 pounds potatoes; and 108 pounds butter.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy, with passing showers of rain.

Light to moderate breezes from SSW to West.

Barometer rising.

A.J. Messenger, Coal Passer, was this day transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

The Medical Officer surveyed 14 pounds of canned tomatoes and 2 pounds of corned beef, and they were thrown overboard as per recommendation.

Received from the Navy Yard, Mare Island, for the Ordnance Department: 28 battery cells.

Tested magazine flood cocks and inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 79° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-6-M.

Swung to ebb tide at 1.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers first part of watch.

Gentle breezes from West and light breezes to light airs from North to SW.

Barometer rising.

The ash lighter was taken away at 4.15pm.

Published the proceedings, finding and sentence of a Summary Court Martial in the case of G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, tried for being absent without leave from 8.00am November 29, 1907, till about 12.30pm December 7, 1907, when he was delivered on board U.S.S. "Independence" by police.

Found guilty and sentenced, as mitigated, to be confined for 5 days and to lose $30.00 [pay].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 8.45pm.

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20 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to NW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 12.20am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

The U.S. Navy Auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" stood in and anchored at 7.40am in the stream opposite U.S.S. "Independence".

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.15am mustered and inspected at quarters, no absentees.

Held general quarters, including five-minute ammunition tests, fire control and casualty drills.

Exercised guns crews at loading drill, and Morris tube for pointers.

Lieutenant S.L. Graham [S.W. Graham in log-book], U.S. Navy (retired), held survey on certain articles in Equipment Navigation [Department] on this vessel.

Crew engaged in overhauling magazines and double bottoms.

A calling committee from U.S.S. "Maryland" called on the Captain and officers.

Swung to flood tide at 8.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 1.45pm.

Received in general mess: 95 pounds roast beef; 105 pounds beefsteak; 120 pounds pork chops; 225 pounds onions; 70 pounds vegetables; 120 dozen eggs; and 100 loaves of bread.

Magazine A-6-M inspected, maximum temperature 79° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy around the horizon, hazy first part [of watch].

Light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

At 4.30pm mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Turned in scrubbed hammocks.

Held Morris tube and loading drill.

1 pound butter, condemned by the Medical Officer, was thrown overboard.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 9.00pm.

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21 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and calm, misty to foggy.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy second part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler D at 9.45am.

Received on board for general mess: 95 pounds roast beef; 65 pounds beef stew; 150 loaves of bread; and 1185 pounds of potatoes.

Swung to flood tide at 8.30am.

The U.S. Navy Auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 9.40am and was towed to a berth alongside the seawall.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy weather.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit in [Compartment] A-6-M.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed in boiler D at 4.15pm.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up.

Received on board for general mess: 120 pounds pork roast; and 50 pounds bologna.

Disconnected boiler A at 7.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs from ENE to East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 9.10pm.

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22 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, off Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, hazy and foggy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and foggy.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 4.40am.

J.B. Bostick, Hospital Steward, returned from leave at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Steam launch pump undergoing repairs until 10.00am.

J.V. Fite, Ordinary Seaman, was this day transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers.

Swung to flood tide at 8.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.30pm.

Received for the general mess: 137 loaves of bread.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, foggy.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 9.30pm.

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23 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, misty.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and foggy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Received for the general mess: 95 pounds beef.

Swung to ebb tide at 6.30am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 9.30am.

At 9.15am mustered and inspected at quarters, no absentees.

Held Morris tube, loading and signal drills.

Exercised all boat crews at drill under oars.

Received in general mess: 95 pounds roast beef; and 125 loaves of bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

At 3.35pm swung to ebb tide.

Received in general mess: 100 pounds beefsteak; 75 pounds of hamburger; and 95 pounds roast beef.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 5 cases assorted candy; 1 case sardines; 3 cases figs; 5 cases ivory soap; 2 cases Brilliantshine.

Magazine A-11-M inspected, maximum temperature 82°.

Exercised ordinary seamen at boat drill.

[Received] in [Department of] Steam Engineering: 32 gaskets for boiler manhole plates; 18 gaskets for evaporator steam head; and 12 tube scrapers for boiler tubes.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.

Served out clean bags to the crew.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and foggy.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood tide at 10.15pm.

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24 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and misty.

Light airs from East.

Barometer is falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

At 5.40am swung to ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up, loading drill, and Morris tube.

Called away all boats at 9.40am, and exercised under oars and sail until 11.00am.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: $500.00 in silver coin.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and misty.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received on board for general mess: 300 pounds bread; 300 rolls; 65 pounds beef stew; 75 pounds pork sausage; 250 pounds turkey; 100 pounds beefsteak; 50 pounds cranberries; 50 pounds celery; 125 pounds sweet potatoes; 2 boxes oranges; 125 pounds cabbage; 60 dozen eggs; and 108 pounds butter.

By order of the Commanding Officer G.N. Ragan, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, his term having expired.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and misty to foggy second part [of watch].

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 4.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and foggy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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25 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, drizzling to foggy.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, misty first part [of watch].

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 6.55am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Received for the general mess: 30 cakes and 40 pies.

Swung to flood tide at 11.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

The liberty party returned, except the following men: A.D. Blake, Bugler; L. Brown, Painter; J. Bosquet, Oiler; J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Second-class; W.E. Davis, Mess Attendant Third-class; F. Harris, Seaman; E. Jacobus, Gunner's Mate First-class; J.O. Sims [Simms in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; and F. Rennison, Machinist's Mate Second-class.

The following men returned from liberty over time: R.J. Hanson, Boatswain's Mate First-class, J.S. Pitman, Ordinary Seaman, W. Swinburne, Oiler, and C.S. Woodard, Coxswain, all 1 hour over time; and J.D. Morris, Second-class Fireman, 3 hours over time.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light airs and light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

J.O. Sims [J.V. Sims in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 8 hours over time.

Swung to ebb tide at 4.15pm.

8pm [8am in log-book] to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

A.D. Blake, Bugler, and J. Bosquet, Oiler, returned from liberty 10 hours over time, and E. Jacobus, Gunner's Mate First-class, 11 hours over time.

Swung to flood tide at 11.05pm.

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26 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain first part of watch.

Calm and light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes and light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 7.00am.

Received for the general mess: 95 pounds corned beef.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzle.

Light Southerly breezes.

Barometer rising.

Absentees as per list [below].

At 11.50am swung to flood tide.

W.E. Davis, Mess Attendant Third-class, was brought aboard, 24 hours over time, at 12.00pm by a special police officer and a reward paid for his return.

The following men returned over leave: J.L. Walker, Coal Passer, 24 hours; F. Harris, Seaman, 23 hours.

Received ash lighter alongside at 10.30am.

Liberty party returned, except the following men: L. Goldsborough, Seaman; L.A. Robbins, Ordinary Seaman; H. Brennan, Machinist's Mate First-class; G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman; J.D. Powell, Oiler; J.R. Stephenson, Water Tender.

Swung to flood tide at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzle.

Light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Received in general mess: 136 loaves bread.

Ash lighter was removed at 3.00pm.

Magazine A-11-M inspected, maximum temperature 81° [Fahrenheit].

L. Goldsborough, Seaman, returned 2 hours over leave, and L.A. Robbins, [Ordinary Seaman], 3 hours over leave.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Inspected at quarters, absentees as per morning list, except L. Goldsborough, Seaman, and L.A. Robbins, Ordinary Seaman, returned.

Exercised at setting up drill.

Received in general mess: 90 pounds roast beef; 50 pounds beef stew; and 720 pounds potatoes.

At 5.05pm swung to ebb tide.

C.J. Casserie, Yeoman Third-class, returned 12 hours over leave, and L. Brown, Painter Third-class, returned 31 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, clearing during latter part [of watch].

Calm to light variable airs.

Barometer rising.

The following men returned 12 hours over leave: H. Brennan, Machinist's Mate First-class; G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman; J.D. Powell, Oiler; and J.R. Stephenson, Water Tender.

J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Second-class, returned 34 hours over time.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

November 24^th, 1907.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
L. Brown	Painter	4	December 25, 1907
J.S. Clarke	Yeoman Second-class	5	December 25, 1907
F. Rennisson	Machinist's Mate First-class	5	December 25, 1907
H.J. Brennan	Machinist's Mate First-class	5	December 26, 1907
G.M. Collins	First-class Fireman	5	December 26, 1907
J.D. Powell	First-class Fireman	5	December 26, 1907
J.R. Stephenson	Water Tender	5	December 26, 1907
C.J. Casserie	Yeoman Third-class	4	December 26, 1907

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27 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 12.30am swung to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 7.30am swung to flood tide.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy weather.

Calm.

Barometer unsteady.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, F. Rennison, Machinist's Mate Second-class, absent.

Exercised at setting up, Morris tube and loading drills.

A SE storm signal was displayed at the wireless station at about 8.15am.

Received on board for the general mess: 125 loaves of bread.

The tug U.S.S. "Pinafore" returned the whaleboat, which had been in the yard undergoing repairs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Overhauled main battery.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested flood cocks, finding all in good condition.

Received on board for general mess: 95 pounds roast beef; 120 pounds pork chops; and 35 pounds vegetables.

Swung to flood tide at 2.03pm.

Commenced scaling compartments below the waterline preliminary to red-leading.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, F. Rennison, Machinist's Mate Second-class, absent.

Exercised at setting up and loading drill.

Swung to ebb tide at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", December 27^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer R.R. Bergman, Quartermaster Third-class, was given an acting appointment as Quartermaster Second-class to date from December 12^th, 1907.

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28 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1 off Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and calm.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, raining second part [of watch].

Calm to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

F. Rennison, Machinist's Mate First-class, returned on board 69¾ hours over leave.

Received for the general mess: 300 loaves of bread; and 120 pounds potatoes.

Swung to ebb tide at 9.00am.

A Navy Yard foreman and helper made an inspection of the corrosion in different parts of the ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West to light airs from WNW to SW, and calm.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received for the general mess: 100 pounds cauliflower; 100 pounds beefsteak; 120 pounds pork; 120 pounds potatoes; and 75 pounds tongue.

Swung to flood tide at 2.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to clear sky.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, no absentees.

L.J. Stehsel, Second-class Fireman, was this day received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers.

Swung to ebb tide at 7.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudless.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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29 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm and light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and misty.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 9.15am.

At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship and crew at quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light breezes from East.

Barometer falling rapidly.

At 3.20pm swung to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, misty to rainy.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

At 10.00pm swung to ebb.

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30 December 1907

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling to rainy.

Light breezes from East to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

At 3.50am swung to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and drizzling, with occasional lightning.

Light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Crew engaged in breaking out magazines and storerooms.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing showers second part [of watch].

Light to gentle breezes from ESE to South.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Continued work of scaling and red-leading compartments below waterline.

Commenced scaling smokepipe.

A SE storm signal was displayed at the wireless station at 10.30am.

Received on board for general mess: 108 pounds butter; 95 pounds beef roast; 70 pounds hamburger; 125 loaves of bread; and 960 pounds potatoes.

Swung to ebb tide at 10.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, passing showers to rainy.

Light to moderate breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Continued scraping smokepipe and compartments below waterline.

Received on board for general mess: 100 pounds beefsteak; and 120 dozen eggs.

Swung to flood tide at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy, passing showers to drizzling rain and lightning.

Light to moderate breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

The U.S. Navy Auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" got under way at 4.40pm, and came to anchor again at 4.43pm.

Exercised at night general quarters and fire drill from 7.30pm to 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy, passing showers, drizzling rain and lightning.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.00pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, December 30^th, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

By order of the Commanding Officer R.McN. Hoag, Quartermaster Third-class, was given an acting appointment as Quartermaster Second-class to date from December 26^th, 1907.

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31 December 1907

Anchored to buoy number 1, Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and rainy.

Gentle to light breezes from South to SW.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide at 3.50am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to clear, drizzling rain to passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SE and light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Inspected at quarters at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held loading and Morris tube drills.

Deck force employed scraping smokestack, and shifting and red-leading compartments.

Made preparations for going alongside seawall.

Turned steam on steering and anchor engines at 10.40am.

Received ammunition lighter along port side at 11.17am and commenced transferring ammunition from forward magazines and shell room to lighter, preparatory to removing bulkheads and floor plates of sand locker.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 11.55am, with U.S.S. "Farragut" in tow alongside, and went alongside seawall near dry dock.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast at 10.30am as per list appended [below].

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Swung to ebb tide at 10.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy, with rain first hour of watch.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board in the Department of Construction and Repair as follows: 3 chippers; 1 shipfitter; 1 driller and 1 boy.

Made quarterly 6-hour test of smokeless powder and inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-11-M.

Finished breaking out forward shell room and magazines.

Continued work on smokestack.

Received for the general mess: 125 loaves of bread; 250 pounds of turkey; 70 pounds liver; 95 pounds corned beef; 50 pounds celery; 50 pounds cranberries; 100 pounds beefsteak; and 2 boxes oranges.

Navy Yard tugs shifted U.S.S. "Solace" to buoy number 2 at 2.50pm, and U.S.S. "Paul Jones" alongside U.S.S. "Solace" at 3.50pm.

Received from the General Store Keeper, Mare Island, in the Department of Steam Engineering: 11½ dozen glass tubes for boilers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers during middle of watch.

Calm to light airs from SSW to South.

Barometer steady.

At 4.30pm mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Exercised all hands at setting up.

At 5.15pm swung to flood tide.

Received ash lighter alongside at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with passing showers during latter part [of watch].

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.30pm.

Approved: [signed] J.H. Glennon, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, December 31^st, 1907.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

A.D. Blake, Bugler, over leave 10 hours, 10 days' restriction.

L. Brown, Painter Third-class, over leave 31 hours, 31 days' restriction.

J. Bosquet, Oiler, over leave 10 hours, 10 days' restriction.

J.S. Clarke, Yeoman Second-class, over leave 34 hours, 34 days' restriction.

W.E. Davis, Mess Attendant, over leave 24 hours, 24 days' restriction.

F. Harris, Seaman, over leave 23 hours, 23 days' restriction.

E.L. Jacobus, Gunner's Mate First-class, over leave 11 hours, 11 days' restriction.

J.D. Morris, Second-class Fireman, over leave 3 hours, 3 days' restriction.

J.O. Sims, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 8 hours, 8 days' restriction.

M.B. Swinburne, Oiler, over leave 1 hour, 1 day's restriction.

J.L. Walker, Coal Passer, over leave 24 hours, 24 days' restriction.

L. Goldsborough, Seaman, over leave 2 hours, 2 days' restriction.

L.A. Robbins, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 3 hours, 3 days' restriction.

H.J. Brennan, Machinist's Mate First-class, over leave 12 hours, 12 days' restriction.

G.M. Collins, First-class Fireman, over leave 12 hours, 12 days' restriction.

J.D. Powell, Oiler, over leave 12 hours, 12 days' restriction.

J.R. Stephenson, Water Tender, over leave 12 hours, 12 days' restriction.

C.J. Casserie, Yeoman Third-class, over leave 11 hours, 11 days' restriction.

F. Rennisson, Machinist's Mate First-class, over leave 69¾ hours, 70 days' restriction.

Lane Brown, Mess Attendant, losing bag, second offense, 3 months' restriction.

C.J. Casserie, Yeoman Third-class, neglect of duty, disrated to Seaman.

E.R. Lloyd, Gunner's Mate Third-class, disobedience of orders and disrespectful in language and bearing, disrated to Seaman.