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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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.

Gull Rock is also known as Islotes Morro Hermoso.

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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.

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 deviations].

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