Dreadnought Battleship, Queen Elizabeth-class

Pendant Nos. 97 (1914), 10 (1.18), 34 (4.18). Launched 31.10.14 John Brown. 27,500 tons, 640(oa), 600(pp)x90x30ft. Turbine 75000shp, 25kts. Armament: 8-15in, 14-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 13in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 5th BS attached to Battlecruiser Force, Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sunk 25.11.41 by U.331 in central Mediterranean. (British Warships 1914-1919)

Laid down 24/2/13, launched 31/10/14, commissioned in August 1915 and joined the 5th Battle Squadron, Grand Fleet as flagship in October. Collided with Warspite, 1 December 1915 and repaired 8-23 December at Cromarty and Invergordon. Fought at Jutland when she fired 337 shells and was hit six times. She suffered severely from two hits but continued in action. Under repair 1 June-5 July 1916. Refitted Cromarty February-March 1917 and at Rosyth 7-23 February 1918. In 1920 became flagship 1st BS, Atlantic Fleet, and from 1924 in the Mediterranean Fleet. Partially modernised 1930--33; torpedoed off Sollum in the Mediterranean by U 331. (Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906-21)

Notes:

1. Latitude/longitude, including for days in port, show representative decimal positions for each day, as calculated by the Old Weather project's analysis program. As such, they differ by varying amounts from the positions recorded, usually at noon, in the log pages. In addition, some latitudes/longitudes have been amended in edited logs for errors in the logs, for errors in identifying locations by the analysis program, or simply for greater accuracy. In all cases, refer to the log-page scans for the positions as originally recorded. Not all log pages contain this information and the ships' positions have therefore often been estimated.

2. Full account of any day is available by clicking on the link above that day. Groups of links refer to log book covers and introductory information; some may be blank.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS BARHAM 1920-1921

(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)

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1920

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Log of HMS “Barham”

Commanded by Captain Robin C Dalglish and carrying flag of Vice Admiral Sir WCM Nicholson KCB

For the period

Commencing Friday 1^st of October 1920

Ending Wednesday 21^st of September 1921

Tonnage (Displacement) 32,500 tons

Extreme length 639’ 9”

Extreme breadth 90’ 8”

Engines:

Manufacturer: John Brown and Co. Ltd.

(From Navy List) SHP 75,000. Natural Draught: Not used. Forced Draught: 75,000

Description: Brown-Curtis Turbines

When fixed on board: 1915

Boilers:

Manufacturer: Messrs John Brown and Co. Ltd.

Description: Yarrow large tube

When made: 1915

When put in Vessel 1915

Screw propeller:

Manufacturer: Manganese Bronze Company Ltd.

Description: Manganese Bronze. 3 bladed, 4 in number

General state of Repair: Good

[Signed] Robin C Dalglish, Captain

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Establishment of Ship’s Company

Officers: 80 (including Admiral and staff)

Seamen: 458

Boys: 101

Marines: 188

Engine room establishment: 220

Other non-executive ratings: 93

Total: 1140

Barometer:

Mercurial

Name of maker and number: Negretti and Zambra No 879

Height of cistern above sea: -

Error of Mercurial Barometer:

Thermometers for Air Temperature

Position in Ship: on Admiral’s bridge

Whether in screen: Yes

Maker and No:

Negretti and Zambra No 10540 Dry 25807

Negretti and Zambra No 10458 Wet 25806

Thermometer for Sea Temperature

Maker and No:

Negretti and Zambra No 26042

Position of Standard Compass

Magnetic: On compass platform

Gyros: Two Sperry Master compasses on lower deck in “A” space and “X” space

Deviation of Standard Compass

Whenever the ship is swung, a copy of the deviation Table obtained is to be pasted into the Log Book at the corresponding date, a note of the fact being made in the space here provided.

Date obtained 18 May 1921

Position: Greenock

Floating table kept

Armament

Torpedo Armaments

Submerged tubes, 21”, 4 in number

Torpedoes, 21” MK IV*, 20 in number

Search lights, 36”, 7 in number

Boats

One 45 feet Admiral’s Barge

Two 50 feet Steam Picket boats

One 35 feet Motor Boat for Captain’s use

One 42 feet Motor Launch

One 36 feet Sailing Pinnace

Two 32 feet Service Cutters

Two 30 feet Gigs

Two 27 feet Whalers

Two 16 feet Skiff-Dinghies

Miscellaneous Information

Draught of water with Bunkers full, and complete with Provisions, Stores and Water: forward 34 ft 1 in; aft 33 ft 6 in

Load draught: 32 ft, 6 in (Mean draught)

Number of Tons necessary to increase draught 1 inch: 100

Number of tons of coal carried (43 cubic feet per ton):

(a) At load draught: -

(b) With Bunkers full: 124.6 tons

(c) In places other than bunkers: -

Number of tons of oil Fuel carried: 3430

Quantity of Water carried:

(a) For Boilers: 553 tons

(b) For Drinking: 112.8 tons

[Signed] Robin C Dalglish, Captain; EC Stubbs, Navigating Officer

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1 October 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: HMS “Barham” recommissioned

am: Read Stations for fire and collision

pm: Hands exercised at fire & collision stations

6.45pm: Struck Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson’s flag

pm: Closed B, C & red A doors

Number on sick list: 4

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2 October 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Commander in Chief came on board

10.25am: “Cleopatra” & “Caledon” cast off

am: Ammunition lighter secured alongside

pm: Embarked ammunition

pm: Closed B, C & red A doors

Number on sick list: 4

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3 October 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Landed Church parties

am: Divine Service

Number on sick list: 4

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4 October 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: 15” Control

pm: Hands employed securing ship for sea

4.30pm: Slipped. Course & speed as requisite

4.55pm: Half speed ahead

5.15pm: Stop

5.21pm: Came to with Port anchor 7 shackles, 16 fathoms. Fired salute 17 guns

pm: Oiler “Serbol” secured alongside

Anchor bearings: Left Ex. Spit Fort 010°, Left Ex. Horse Fort 087°, Rt Ex. No Man’s Fort 146°

Number on sick list: 4

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5 October 1920

From Spithead to Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

0.45am: Oiler “Serbol” cast off

am: Cable party on forecastle employed shortening in to 3 shackles

7.01am: Weighed anchor

7.03am: 10 knots. Course as requisite for leaving harbour

7.45am: Course as requisite for aerial attack

8.06am: 5 planes attacked

8.20am: Attack complete

1.0pm: 10 knots. Course as requisite for entering Portland

1.15pm: Stop both

1.19pm: Let go Port anchor

1.22pm: Let go Starboard anchor. Moored 6 shackles on each

Anchor bearings: D lead light occulting red and green S1½°W, D Beacon Lt [?] S71E, A Head Lt House N35½E

Number on sick list: 7

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6 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Guns crews to drill, remainder employed as requisite

pm: Control parties exercised

pm: Out Fire engine

Number on sick list: 11

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7 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Exercised 15” control, Supply Parties, etc

pm: Turrets crews to drill, remainder exercised & employed as requisite

pm: Starboard watch out kedge anchor

Number on sick list: 14

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8 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Sub Lieut Grindle, RN, discharged to hospital

am: Exercised 15” control & turrets crews to drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite

pm: Read warrant N^o 1. Spread Quarter Deck awning

pm: Midshipman Tremayne to hospital

Number on sick list: 11

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9 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

10.0am: Official visit of Rear Admiral Battle Cruiser Squadron

am: Lifebuoy tested and found correct

pm: Arrived “Caledon”

pm: Surgeon-Commander Turnbull joined ship

Number on sick list: 11

[Surgeon-Commander Hugh Prideaux Turnbull]

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10 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

1.15am: Sailed “Whitshed” & “Verity”

am: Landed Church parties

am: Divine Service

pm: Furled Quarter Deck awning

Number on sick list: 10

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11 October 1920

From Portland to Weymouth Road

Lat 50.61, Long -2.45

am: Hands employed cleaning ship

6.30am: Unmoored; weighed Port & shortened in to 4 shackles

8.51am: Weighed anchor. Courses & speeds as requisite for leaving harbour & anchoring in Weymouth Road

9.13am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 11¾ fathoms with 8 shackles

Anchor bearings: Nothe 280°, B Head 229°, C Head 235°

10.15am: Commodore Duff paid special visit

10.50am: RA & BS returned visit

pm: Hands exercised in gunnery & torpedo practice

Number on sick list: 12

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12 October 1920

At Weymouth Road & at sea

Lat 50.61, Long -2.45

10.25am: Weighed anchor & proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite

pm: For 15” & 6” sub calibre firing

3.41pm: Came to with Starboard anchor 12 fathoms, 8 shackles

4.30pm: Master-At-Arms left ship

pm: Mid E G Burroughs, RN, joined ship

7.20pm: White Watch at Night Defence

Number on sick list: 9

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13 October 1920

At Portland and Weymouth Bay

Lat 50.61, Long -2.45

am: Hands employed cleaning ship

pm: Fired 2 torpedoes for exercise

7.15pm: 3 ratings joined

Number on sick list: 13

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14 October 1920

At Portland and Weymouth Bay

Lat 50.61, Long -2.45

8.43am: Weighed anchor. Half speed ahead. Courses & speeds as requisite for 15” & 6” sub calibre

Anchor bearings: D Head 163°, A Head Lt 24½°, No 2 Beacon 353½°, D Beacon 91°

0.40pm: Stop both

12.48pm: Let go Starboard anchor, moored 6 shackles

12.52pm: Let go Port anchor, moored 6 shackles

Number on sick list: 9

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15 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Paid hands fortnightly settlement

pm: Spread Quarter Deck awning

pm: Lecture to Director Test Party. Remainder employed cleaning ship

pm: Received one offender for cell punishment

Number on sick list: 6

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16 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Hands employed cleaning ship

pm: Quarters. Read Articles of War, Quarterly Courts Martial returns & Warrants Nos 2 and 3

Number on sick list: 6

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17 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

9.15am: Landed Church Parties

10.30am: Divine Service

Number on sick list: 6

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18 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Exercised out Collision Mat, Rig Hand Capstan, Close all WT doors

am: Rear Admiral Sir R Keyes visited ship

am: Furled Quarter Deck awning

am: Lifebuoys tested and found correct

6.45pm: Sub Lieut Grant joined ship

Number on sick list: 6

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19 October 1920

At Weymouth Bay

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Hands employed cleaning ship & unmooring

7.18am: Ahead both 12 knots, courses as requisite for leaving harbour

am: Courses as requisite for sub calibre & torpedo exercises

pm: Courses & speeds as requisite for 15” sub calibre

2.16pm: Exercised in & out paravanes

4.0pm: Stop both

4.10pm: Let go Starboard anchor 10 fathoms. Came to with 8 shackles

Number on sick list: 5

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20 October 1920

At Weymouth Road

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Guns crews to drill, remainder employed as requisite

pm: Hands employed as requisite. A & B turrets to drill

pm: Read No 4 Warrant

Number on sick list: 5

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21 October 1920

At Weymouth Bay

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

8.28am: Weighed anchor, courses & speeds as requisite for leaving anchorage

9.30am: Action Stations

10.0am: Commenced 15” full calibre firing

11.0am: Commenced 6” full calibre firing

am: Courses & speeds as requisite for firing

1.0pm: Portland Bill Lt Ho abeam Port

1.51pm: Stopped engines

1.59pm: Let go Starboard anchor, moored 5 shackles in C berth

2.12pm: Let go Port anchor, moored 5 shackles

2.30pm: Sponged out 15” guns

5.0pm: 5 ratings joined ship

Number on sick list: 5

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22 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

11.50am: Spread QD awning

pm: Hands employed as requisite & working main derrick

pm: Read warrants Nos 5 & 6

6.0pm: 3 ratings joined ship

Number on sick list: 5

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23 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

8.30am: Air night clothing

am: Lifebuoys tested & found correct

Number on sick list: 11

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24 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

9.15am: Landed church parties

9.30am: Divisions. Admiral’s inspection

10.30am: Divine Service

Number on sick list: 5

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25 October 1920

At Weymouth Bay

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

2.0am: Clocks put back 1 hour from BST to GMT

am: Hands employed getting in ammunition

pm: Hands employed getting in 15” ammunition

pm: Read Warrant No 7

Number on sick list: 11

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26 October 1920

At Weymouth Bay & at sea

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Control parties to drill, remainder employed as requisite

Anchor bearings: B Head 220°, A Head 180°, C Head 229°, Nothe 289°

1.0pm: Unmoored & weighed Port anchor

1.46pm: Weighed & proceeded out of harbour

2.05pm: 15” & 6” sub calibre runs. Three runs

4.25pm: Stop both

4.39pm: Half ahead both

pm: Night Torpedo firing exercise. Two runs

10.30pm: 15” & 6” sub calibre night firing. Two runs carried out

11.50pm: Stop both

11.57pm: Let go Starboard anchor. Came to in 8½ fathoms

Number on sick list: 6

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27 October 1920

At Weymouth Bay

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Landed funeral party

am: Hands employed as requisite

pm: Hands employed provisioning ship

5.45pm: Private RMLI joined ship

Number on sick list: 15

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28 October 1920

At Weymouth Bay

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

9.00: Shortened in to 3 shackles

9.15: Veered to 7 shackles

9.20: Secured cable

11.31: Weighed anchor & proceeded 13 knots. Course as requisite

0.30pm: Action stations. Courses as requisite for 15” & 6” full calibre firing

2.35pm: Cease fire

3.38pm: Portland Bill Lt Ho 058°

5.21pm: Let go Port anchor, moored in 10 fathoms, 6 shackles

5.25pm: Let go Starboard anchor, moored in 10 fathoms, 6 shackles

Anchor bearings: A Head N36E, C Head S30E, D Head S2W

Number on sick list: 16

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29 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

3.30am: Rake & Target party returned

11.15am: Paid Fortnight payment

11.50am: Spread QD Awning

pm: Hands employed as requisite and holystoning QD

Number on sick list: 15

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30 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

8.30am: Divisions aired night clothing. Hands employed cleaning ship

am: Lifebuoy tested & found correct

3.08pm: Arrived “Royal Sovereign”

Number on sick list: 22

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31 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

9.30am: Divine Service

pm: Lieut Clayton joined ship

Number on sick list: 23

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1920

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1 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Hands employed cleaning ship & working main derrick

pm: Turrets crews to drill, remainder employed as requisite

pm: Quarters. Read Warrant Nos 8 & 9

pm: Closed B, C & red A doors

Number on sick list: 23

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2 November 1920

From Portland to Exercising

Lat 50.43, Long -2.16

am: Raised steam in 2 units

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea

6.0am: Commenced unmooring

7.30am: Weighed Starboard anchor

8.25am: Weighed Port anchor. Engines as requisite for pointing ship

8.44am: Proceeded as requisite for passing out of harbour through E Ship Channel. 2^nd BS in company

9.0am: Subdivs opened for inclination exercise and attack on 2^nd Sub by destroyers of 3^rd flotilla

10.0am: Commenced exercise

am: Completed ditto. Subdivs closed

am: Proceeded as requisite for carrying out divisional torpedo practice

pm: Completed practice. Proceeded as requisite for recovering torpedoes

2.23pm: All torpedoes recovered. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out sub calibre practice independently

3.19pm: Commenced practice. Carried out one run 15in and 2 runs 6in

4.35pm: Completed ditto

6.10pm: Commenced night sub calibre practice

6.45pm: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for returning to harbour

7.27pm: Passed through Northern Entrance

7.40pm: Came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms. Moored with six shackles on each anchor

8.0pm: Reverted to 8 hours' notice for steam

Number on sick list: 18

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3 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: London party to drill. Remainder employed as requisite

pm: Arrived “Conqueror”

6.35pm: Arrived “Revenge”

Number on sick list: 15

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4 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: London Party to drill. Remainder employed as requisite

pm: Quarters. Spread QD awning

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5 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Landed London party

am: Saluted flag of VA Sir Sydney Fremantle with 15 guns

pm: “Revenge” & “Royal Sovereign” moored inside harbour. “Revenge” returned salute

pm: RA paid official visit to Vice Admiral Sir Sydney Fremantle

pm: VA Sir Sydney Fremantle returned visit

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6 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Aired night clothing

am: Hands employed cleaning ship

am: Lifebuoys tested & found correct

pm: Evening Quarters. 1 PO joined ship

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7 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Landed Church Parties

am: Divine Service

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8 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Landed London Party for drill

pm: London Party to drill. Remainder employed as requisite

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9 November 1920

From Portland to Exercising

Lat 50.38, Long -2.81

am: Raised steam in 2 units

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea

6.45am: Commenced unmooring

7.30am: Weighed starboard anchor

8.28am: Weighed. Engines as requisite for pointing ship

9.02am: Proceeded as requisite for passing out of harbour By E ship Channel, 2^nd BS in Company

am: Passed W of Shambles and proceeded to carry out 15in full calibre practice combined with long range torpedo practice

10.20am: Commenced

10.30am: Completed. Took station as torpedo target during “Valiant” and “Warspite’s” practice

Noon: Ditto completed. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out two runs 6in full calibre practice

0.55pm: Commenced ditto

2.04pm: Completed. Proceeded as requisite for returning to harbour passing West of Shambles

4.15pm: Passed through N Ship Channel

4.28pm: Came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms. Moored with six shackles on each anchor

5.0pm: Reverted to 8 hours’ notice for steam

Anchor bearings: Moored in C1 berth: C Beacon 138°, Inner Breakwater Head 170°, A Head Lt Ho 23°

Number on sick list: 9

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10 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

6.45am: London Party and mourners left ship for London

pm: Assistant Constructor Hill joined ship

Number on sick list: 10

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11 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

10.50am: Divisions. Clear Lower Deck

11.0am: 2 minutes silence. Sounded Last Post

11.15pm: London Party returned

Number on sick list: 16

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12 November 1920

From Portland to Exercising

Lat 50.25, Long -1.88

am: Raised steam in 2 units

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea

7.0am: Commenced unmooring

7.45am: Weighed Starboard anchor

8.20am: Weighed. Engines as requisite for pointing ship

8.37am: Proceeded as requisite for passing through E Ship Channel. In company 1^st and 2^nd BS BCS “Danae”, “Dragon”, “Cordelia”, “Castor” & “Cleopatra”

8.48am: Shaped course 135°, 14 knots

am: Employed refitting and as requisite

11.22am: Joined company with HMS “Queen Elizabeth”. Assumed cruising disposition No 1, Course 242°, 12 knots

1.23pm: Sighted enemy fleet represented by HMS “Valiant”, proceeded as requisite for carrying out tactical exercise CD

2.35pm: Ditto concluded. Proceeded as requisite for returning to harbour and entering by groups passing West of Shambles

4.32pm: Passed through North Ship Channel

4.44pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms. Moored ship with six shackles on each anchor

5.30pm: Reverted to 8 hours’ notice for steam

Anchor bearings: Moored in C2 berth: D Head 152°, C Beacon 133½°, A Head Lt Ho 51°; Head 144°

Number on sick list: 16

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13 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: C-in-C A.F. came on board

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14 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

9.13am: Landed Church Parties

10.30am: Divine Service

6.30pm: Lost overboard by accident: Barge’s steaming light

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15 November 1920

From Portland to Exercising

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Discharged to “Pembroke” 27 ratings and to “Vivid” 4 ratings

am: Employed refitting & as requisite

am: HA Guns at drill

am: Discharged to “Victory” 15 ratings and to “Excellent” 8 ratings

pm: Raised steam in 2 units

pm: Employed as in forenoon and preparing for sea

3.15pm: “Venomous” alongside. Supplied ditto with [space left blank] tons of oil fuel

3.30pm: Commenced unmooring

4.0pm: Weighed Starboard anchor

4.20pm: “Venomous” cast off

4.43pm: Weighed. Engines as requisite for pointing ship

5.0pm: Passed through North Ship Channel. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out two runs of 15in and 6in night sub calibre practice

5.35pm: Commenced practice

6.05pm: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for coming to anchor in Weymouth Roads

6.48pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms, veered to 8 shackles

7.0pm: Returned to 4 hours’ notice for steam

Anchor bearings: At single anchor, J 1 Berth Weymouth Roads: A Head 180°, B Head 263°, C Head 276°

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16 November 1920

From Portland to Exercising

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Employed refitting and as requisite

am: Exercised 6in batteries at drill

pm: Raised steam in 2 units

pm: Exercised HA Guns at drill

2.56pm: Weighed

3.04pm: Proceeded as requisite for leaving anchorage. “Valiant” in Company

3.43pm: Rounded Shambles LV. “Valiant” took station as marking ship for HA practice. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out ditto

4.06pm: Commenced HA practice

4.18pm: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite to carry out 15in and 6in night full calibre practice

4.35pm: Quarters

4.45pm: Darkened ship

5.36pm: Commenced practice

6.15pm: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite. “Valiant” carrying out practice

8.0pm: Rounded Shambles LV

8.29pm: Passed through North Ship channel

8.41pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms. Moored with 6 shackles on each anchor

9.30pm: Reverted to 8 hours’ notice for steam

Anchor bearings: Moored in C2 berth: A Head Lt 45°, D Beacon 112½°, C Beacon 138°

Number on sick list: 12

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17 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Hands employed working main derrick and cleaning ship

am: Oiler “Carrol” made fast alongside

am: Spread QD awning

2.35pm: Oil “Carrol” cast off

Number on sick list: 17

[Oiler “Carrol”: Admiralty oiler “Carol”]

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18 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

8.30am: Landed 10 officers & 90 men to compete in Cross Country race for Arbuthnot Trophy. Hands employed coaling ship and as requisite

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite

Number on sick list: 17

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19 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: “Antrim” anchored in Weymouth Bay

Number on sick list: 15

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20 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

11.0am: Race for Rodman Cup took place. Cutters 2 miles

Number on sick list: 10

4edec36714d0450578004c1f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0030_1.jpg)

21 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Landed Church parties

9.30am: Divine Service

Number on sick list: 12

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22 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Oiler “Carol” secured alongside. Discharged 400 tons oil fuel to ditto

11.30am: “Carol” cast off

pm: Read warrants Nos 10 & 11

Number on sick list: 13

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23 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

7.15am: “Valiant” sailed

am: Furled QD awning

pm: Admiralty Missing Committee on board

pm: Hands employed working main derrick & securing ship for sea

Number on sick list: 14

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24 November 1920

From Portland to Portsmouth

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

[Spithead coordinates]

am: Raised steam in 2 units

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea

6.45am: Commenced unmooring

7.40am: Weighed

7.58am: Passed through E Ship Channel

8.0am: Shaped course 105°

am: Employed refitting and as requisite

10.08 to 11.15am: Exercised steering ship by B X and Y systems

am: Lifebuoy tested and found correct

1.05pm: Passed Swedish cruiser “Fyglie”. Ditto saluted with 15 guns. Returned ditto

2.0pm: Rounded Nab Tower. Course as requisite for passing into Spithead

2.40pm: Reduced to slow & as requisite

3.01pm: Came to with Port anchor in 13 fathoms. Veered 8 shackles

4.0pm: Quarters. Reverted to 4 hours’ notice for steam

Anchor bearings: At single anchor No XI berth, Spithead: Magnetic Hut 318°; abeam starboard, Spit Fort 38°; abeam starboard, Horse Fort 107°

[Swedish cruiser “Fyglie”: misspelt Swedish cruiser “Fylgia”]

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25 November 1920

From Portland to Portsmouth

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

[Spithead coordinates]

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for disembarking ammunition

10.20am: Dockyard pilot came on board

10.28am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing up Portsmouth harbour

11.15am: Secured alongside S Railway Jetty

pm: Hands employed disembarking ammunition

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26 November 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed disembarking ammunition

am: 1 rating joined ship

pm: Hands employed disembarking ammunition

3.30pm: Chronometers returned to depot

6.30pm: Hands employed disembarking ammunition

8.0pm: Hands employed disembarking ammunition

Number on sick list: 10

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27 November 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed disembarking ammunition

11.15am: Disembarkation of ammunition completed

11.05pm: Hailed Guard Boat

Number on sick list: 9

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28 November 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

9.25am: Landed Church parties

9.30am: Divisions. Rear Admiral addressed ship’s company and presented the King’s Cup to Barham’s football team

10.0am: Divine Service

10.25pm: Hailed Guard Boat

Number on sick list: 10

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29 November 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

9.0am: All boats to boat slip

10.0am: Received 5 Carley rafts

0.45pm: Paid the hands

15.30pm: Hands employed as requisite. Natives of Scotland, Ireland & Channel Isles proceeded on long leave

11.0pm: Hailed Guard Boat

Number on sick list: 7

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30 November 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

10.0am: Proceeded from S Railway Jetty to C Lock

10.40am: Slight shock on crossing Dock sill

10.55am: Secured in C Lock & let fires die out

0.45pm: Warped out of C Lock

3.30pm: Entered No 14 Dock

LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1920

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1 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.0am: Hands employed scraping ship’s bottom

10.40am: Meeting of delegates for conference on centralization of stores on board

0.30pm: Hands employed scraping ship’s bottom

5.15pm: Exercised fire quarters

4edec36914d0450578004c2a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0036_0.jpg)

2 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.30am: Hands employed lowering cable into dock for inspection

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

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3 December 1920

[At Portsmouth]

[Lat 50.81, Long -1.11]

10.0am: Captain proceeded on leave

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

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4 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed cleaning mess deck

1.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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5 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed scraping ship’s side

1.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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6 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and as requisite

8.30am: Hands scraping ship’s side

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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7 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed as requisite, cleaning Mess Deck

8.30am: Hands scraping ship’s side

am: Drew 629 lbs Beef, 2000 lbs Potatoes

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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8 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands cleaning Mess Decks and as requisite

8.30am: Hands scraping ship’s side & working about ship’s anchor cables, etc

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

4edec36a14d0450578004c31: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0039_1.jpg)

9 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and as requisite

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

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10 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and as requisite

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

4edec36a14d0450578004c33: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0040_1.jpg)

11 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands cleaning ship and as requisite

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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12 December 1920

[At Portsmouth]

[Lat 50.81, Long -1.11]

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship

10.0am: Leave to sub of watch to 8.0pm

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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13 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.0am: Libertymen returned

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and as requisite

2.0pm: Sub Lieut Britton joined ship

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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14 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed as requisite

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

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15 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and as requisite

Noon: Starboard watch returned from long leave

2.0pm: Port watch proceeded on long leave until 30^th December

3.45pm: Struck Vice-Admiral’s Flag

5.0pm: Exercised Fire stations

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16 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and as requisite

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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17 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

0.45pm: Hands mustered for payment

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

4edec36c14d0450578004c3a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0044_0.jpg)

18 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship

4.35pm: Exercised fire quarters

4edec36c14d0450578004c3b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0044_1.jpg)

19 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands cleaning Mess Decks and cleaning upper deck

9.30am: Landed Church parties

9.40am: Optional Church

4.30pm: Exercised fire quarters

4edec36c14d0450578004c3c: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0045_0.jpg)

20 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

9.30am: Pay Lieut Commander Hackney joined ship

5.05pm: Exercised fire quarters

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21 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.30am: Hove in cable after survey. Party drawing beef

pm: Hands employed heaving in cable

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

4edec36c14d0450578004c3e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0046_0.jpg)

22 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks & as requisite

3.20pm: Commander Grieve DSO, RN, joined ship

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

4edec36c14d0450578004c3f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0046_1.jpg)

23 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed as requisite

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

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24 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.30am: Beef party landed

9.52am: Commenced flooding dock

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

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25 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

Christmas Day

9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service

5.0pm: Exercised fire quarters

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26 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

9.45am: Optional church held

5.0pm: Exercised fire quarters

Number on sick list: 4

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27 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

Number on sick list: 4

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28 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed as requisite

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

Number on sick list: 4

4edec36d14d0450578004c45: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0049_1.jpg)

29 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.30am: Beef Party landed

1.15pm: Landed 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal and 26 Marines for drill. Remainder of hands as requisite

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

Number on sick list: 2

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30 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Re-hoisted Vice-Admiral’s Flag

0.45pm: Landed Funeral Party

2.0pm: Port Watch returned from long leave

3.40pm: Funeral Party returned

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

Number on sick list: 2

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31 December 1920

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.30am: Landed Beef party

0.45pm: Paid quarterly settlement

5.05pm: Exercised fire stations

Number on sick list: 3

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1921

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1 January 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

In No 14 dock and C lock, Portsmouth Dockyard

7.45am: Hands employed in preparations for shifting ship

9.30am: Ship shifted into C Lock

5.05pm: Exercised fire quarters

Number on sick list: 13

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2 January 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning ship

9.30am: Hands to clean into No 1’s

10.0am: Divine Service

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations and cleared up decks

Number on sick list: 9

4edec36e14d0450578004c4a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0052_0.jpg)

3 January 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.0am: Breakfast and clean into No 5’s. Libertymen returned

5.0pm: Exercised fire quarters

Number on sick list: 7

4edec36e14d0450578004c4b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0052_1.jpg)

4 January 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands cleaning Mess Deck

4.0pm: Read warrants Nos 16 and 17

5.05pm: Exercised fire quarters

Number on sick list: 22

4edec36f14d0450578004c4c: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0053_0.jpg)

5 January 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship

am: Captain’s Requestmen and Defaulters

4.0pm: Read warrants Nos 18, 19, 20, 21

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

Number on sick list: 24

4edec36f14d0450578004c4d: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0053_1.jpg)

6 January 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

In C Lock and at No 7 buoy, Portsmouth Harbour

am: Retarded revolution indicator to No 1 Mark

7.45am: Hands cleaning mess decks

9.30am: Proceeded out of C Lock and shackled on & secured to No 7 buoy in Portsmouth harbour. Hands employed as requisite

1.0pm: Cleared lower deck

1.15pm: Hands detailed for provisioning ship

pm: Provision lighters secured alongside

pm: Provisioned ship for 3 months’ supply

2.0pm: Tested main derrick

3.45pm: Secured ammunition lighter alongside. Oiler secured alongside. Fuel received 300 tons

4.15pm: Read Warrants Nos 22 and 23

5.30pm: Port watch carried on provisioning

5.40pm: Oiler left ship

8.30pm: Supper. Completed provisioning. Provision lighter left ship

9.05pm: Port watch employed striking down provisions

11.0pm: Guard boat hailed and passed by

Number on sick list: 25

4edec36f14d0450578004c4e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-70949/0054_0.jpg)

7 January 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

Secured at No 7 buoy in Portsmouth Harbour

6.15am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning mess decks, etc

7.15am: Breakfast and clean into No 5’s

8.05am: Hands employed ammunitioning ship (Starboard side). Libertymen stood fast until 8.45am

am: Landed Dockyard working party

1.0pm: Hands carried on ammunitioning ship

pm: Discharged 1 SPO, 1 Off. Servant, 1 Marine to Hospital

2.15pm: 1 ERA rating joined ship

5.45pm: Hands carried on ammunitioning ship

7.50pm: Landed libertymen. Port Watch passed to striking down ammunition

10.50pm: Guard Boat hailed & passed by

11.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 25

[SPO: Stoker Petty Officer]

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8 January 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.15am: Hands fall in, cleaning Mess Decks, etc

8.0am: Hands ammunitioning ship. Stand fast libertymen

8.15am: Libertymen turned to

1.0pm: Starboard watch of hands employed embarking ammunition

1.40pm: Drifter “Full Moon” and 2^nd PB in collision off ship’s starboard quarter. Away life-boat (2^nd cutter). 2^nd PB badly damaged. No casualties

pm: HMS “Vernon” lent ship a picket boat

5.15pm: Starboard watch turned to ammunitioning ship

6.20pm: Dockyard tug arrived to take in tow large Dutch ammunition lighter which was emptied. Port Midship gangway ladder damaged when she shoved off

7.45pm: Part of watch striking down ammunition

10.45pm: Part of watch ceased ammunitioning

11.0pm: Guard Boat hailed and passed by

11.45pm: PB & MB moored up

Following stores lost in collision between 2^nd PB and Drifter “Full Moon”:

- 4 Spanners

- 4 Turning Bars

- 2 Oil cans

- 1 large MacMahon Spanner

- 1 Hand lamp

- 3 Patt 300 Buckland lamps

- 2 Funnels for watering boats

- 1 Oil can

Number on sick list: 24

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9 January 1921

At Portsmouth (No.7 Buoy)

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.45am: Hands fall in. Scrubbed upper deck

8.10am: Cleaning mess deck, etc

10.30am: Divine Service

11.0pm: PB moored up. Guard Boat hailed

Number on sick list: 21

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10 January 1921

At Portsmouth (No.7 Buoy)

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.0-8.10am: Ammunition lighters secured alongside port side. Hands ammunitioning ship

9.30am: Court of Enquiry held on board to enquire into collision between Drifter “Full Moon” and ship’s 2^nd PB on Sat 8^th inst.

am: Midshipmen from HMS “Queen Elizabeth” on board for examination in seamanship for rank of Lieutenant RN

Lost by accident overboard while ammunitioning ship from No 2 derrick: 1 “M” cordite case containing ½ charge for 15” gun. Ship’s Head SW. No 7 Buoy

pm: Landed Dockyard working party

pm: Discharged 1 CPO and 1 AB to RN Barracks

pm: Drifter slightly injured dinghy of lighter “Empress”

pm: 1 RMA rating discharged to hospital

pm: 2 merchant marines joined ship from HMS “Fisgard”

pm: Hands employed ammunitioning ship

pm: Gale from SW and generally ugly weather

4.45pm: Carried on ammunitioning ship

5.50pm: Finished ammunitioning

6.10pm: 5 Boys joined ship

7.0pm: Watch employed striking down ammunition

Number on sick list: 21

[RMA: Royal Marine Artillery]

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11 January 1921

At Portsmouth (No.7 Buoy)

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

2.05am: Guard Boat hailed and passed by

8.0am: Hands employed ammunitioning ship and as requisite. Vice-Admiral’s Barge returned to ship after dockyard refit

10.40am: Captain’s defaulters. Water Boat secured alongside Starboard side

11.40am: Large Ammunition Lighter left ship in tow of dockyard tug

Noon: Dinner. Starboard Watch cleaned into coaling rig

1.0pm: 2 coal lighters secured alongside forward. Hands employed ammunitioning and coaling ship

5.0pm: Hands finished striking down ammunition

pm: 5 Boy ratings joined ship

11.40pm: Guard Boat hailed & passed by. Barge & PB moored up

Number on sick list: 21

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12 January 1921

From No.7 Buoy Portsmouth to XI anchorage, Spithead

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning ship and scrubbing decks

7.40am: Oiler “Kimmerol” secured alongside

10.40am: Hoisted in barge and motor boat

Life buoys tested and found correct

0.45pm: Hands employed hoisting in 1^st and 2^nd PB, etc. Prepared for sea. Special sea dutymen

1.45pm: Unshackled. Dockyard tug arrived and Pilot came on board

1.51pm: Slipped from buoy. Proceeded out of harbour with course & speed as requisite

2.25pm: Slow both

2.32pm: Stopped engines

2.35pm: Let go Starboard anchor. Came to at No XI Berth in 14 fathoms with 8 shackles

Anchored 320° 5 cables from No Man’s Fort to afford a lee for oilers

Anchor bearings: No Man’s Fort 134½°, Horse Fort 84°, Spit Fort 14°

3.30pm: Secured oiler alongside

pm: Oiling ship

5.30pm: Secured oiler alongside port side

7.45pm: Slung clean hammocks. 1 CERA and 1 stoker joined ship

10.0pm: Cast off oiler Port side. Drifter “Full Moon” left ship for Portland

11.15pm: Cast off Starboard side oiler, having completed with Oil Fuel

Number on sick list: 21

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13 January 1921

From Spithead to Portland and at sea

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands fall in. Prepared for sea and cleaning ship, etc

6.15am: Special sea dutymen. Shortened in to 2 shackles

6.40am: Weighed Starboard anchor & proceeded

6.51am: Half speed ahead both 13 knots. Course as requisite for passing out of Spithead by Nab Channel

7.32am: Rounded Nab Tower at 3 cables. Shaped course 215° (hands employed as requisite working about ship)

10.40am: Captain’s defaulters

10.45am: Exercised B steering system

1.0pm: Out paravanes

1.22pm: Course as requisite for entering Portland harbour by N ship channel

1.38pm: Let go Starboard anchor

1.40pm: Let go Port anchor

pm: Moored 5 shackles on each in D2 Berth in 7¾ fathoms. Muddy Bottom

Anchor bearings: D line Beacon 137°, Lt Ho A Head 69°, No 3 Beacon 355°

pm: Drifter “Full Moon” returned to ship

5.0pm: Landed libertymen. Hoisted out 2^nd PB, Barge and Motor Boat and sailing Pinnace

pm: Reverted to 8 hours’ notice for steam

pm: Found at anchor HMS “Queen Elizabeth” and ships of Atlantic fleet

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Motor Boat moored up

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up

Number on sick list: 21

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14 January 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning ship. Scrubbed upper deck with sand

8.20am: Hands employed as requisite and working main derrick

10.30am: Water boat secured alongside

11.15am: Hands to fortnightly payment and gas masks were served out

0.40pm: Water boat shoved off

1.25pm: Hands fall in. Employed holystoning upper decks, etc

2.20pm: Read warrant No 24. 1 Stoker discharged to Detention Barracks, Portsmouth

3.45pm: Cleared upper decks. Landed Weymouth patrol

8.30pm: Hoisted 2^nd cutter. Closed B & C doors

pm: 1 Stoker and 2 Boys (1^st Class) joined

11.25pm: Weymouth Patrol returned on board. 2^nd PB drew fires

Number on sick list: 31

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15 January 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

7.30am: Libertymen returned. Hands to breakfast and clean into No 5’s

8.30am: Quarters clean guns. Landed beef party

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 25

pm: 5 Midshipmen RN joined ship

pm: 1 Acting Sub Lieut RN joined ship

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 27

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16 January 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed scrubbing decks and cleaning ship

8.50am: Hands to clean into No 1’s

10.0am: Captain addressed ship’s company on Quarter Deck

10.30am: Divine Service

am: Discharged Constructor-Lieut SI Hill, RN, to hospital

4.30pm: Port watch work Main Derrick. Starboard watch clean up decks

5.20pm: 1 Signal Rating joined ship from Portland Signal Tower. Discharged Midshipman Burrowes, RN, to HMS “Queen Elizabeth”

6.40pm: Hoisted in barge

9.0pm: Rounds. Hoisted 2^nd cutter. Libertymen returned on board

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up

Number on sick list: 43

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17 January 1921

From Portland to Torbay and at Sea

Lat 50.3, Long -2.76

am: Raised steam for 15 knots

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea

7.30am: Sailed Battle Cruiser Squadron

8.0am: Unmoored

9.15am: Atlantic Fleet commenced passing out of harbour by units

9.30am: Weighed in company with “Valiant”. Engine as requisite

9.48am: Passed through N Ship Channel and as requisite for passing W of Shambles. Speed 13 knots

9.55am: Assumed action stations

10.26am: Rounded Portland Bill. Shaped course 232°

10.58am: Streamed paravanes

11.15am: Assumed day defence stations

0.04pm: In station in cruising order No 1. Altered course to 250°, 11 knots

3.11pm: Altered course 025°, 14 knots. Secured defence stations

3.17pm: Start Lt Ho 313°

4.09 to 4.38pm: Sounding every 5 minutes

4.25pm: Berry Head 296°

4.54pm: Course as requisite for entering Torbay. Reduced to 10 knots and as requisite

5.08pm: Came to with Port anchor in 7¼ fathoms (m) veered 8 shackles. Kept steam at 2 hours’ notice

At single anchor Torbay. Anchor bearings: Ore Stone 63°; Shag Rock 25°; abeam Starboard, Torquay Piers 328°

pm: Hands in 3 watches for War Routine. Port 6” gun crews closed up at night defence stations

10.05pm: Commenced burning searchlights

pm: P I, II and II 6” guns crews of Blue Watch closed up

Midnight: Sea Boats crew mustered

Number on sick list: 26

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18 January 1921

Anchored in Torbay

Lat 50.43, Long -3.5

2.0am: S I, II and III 6” guns crews of Blue Watch closed up at night defence

4.0am: P I, II and III 6” guns crews of Red Watch closed up

5.20am: Called hands, except guns crews who had night watches closed up at defence stations

8.0am: P I, II and III guns crews White Watch closed up

am: Hands employed as requisite, and detailed for work in accordance with 3 watch War Routine scheme

0.30pm: P I, II and III 6” guns’ crews Blue Watch closed up

1.15pm: Hands fall in. Hoisted out 2^nd PB

pm: Landed Postman and discharged 2 infectious cases to Torquay Hospital. Remainder of hands employed as requisite

3.40pm: Secure. Cleared up decks. Ceased assuming “the 9^th degree of readiness of action”

5.0pm: Hoisted in 2^nd PB who banked fires

Number on sick list: 59

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19 January 1921

From Torbay to Gibraltar

Lat 50.36, Long -3.45

am: Employed preparing ship for sea and as requisite

10.30am: Atlantic Fleet commenced leaving anchorage by units

11.05am: Weighed in company with “Valiant”

11.11am: Proceeded as requisite for leaving anchorage

11.25am: Assumed action stations

11.39am: Streamed paravanes

11.53am: Shaped course 187°, 14 knots. Passing through Brixham fishing fleet

Noon: Reverted to 4^th degree of readiness for action

2.0pm: In station in cruising disposition No 1. Reduced to 11 knots

3.0pm: Eddystone 319½°, Bolt Head 36½°

4.43pm: Altered course to 85° to take station in Night Cruising Order No 5

5.23pm: In station. Resumed course 250°

6.0pm: Altered course to 210°. Assumed night defence stations

8.0pm: Glare of Lizard Lt 331°. Altered course to 256°

10.28pm: Stopped Port engine. Increased Starboard engine to 13 knots. Repairing leaky condenser tube

Number on sick list: 61

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20 January 1921

From Torbay to Gibraltar

Lat 49.01, Long -8.25

1.36am: Proceeded with Port engine. Speed 11 knots. Repairs completed

7.34am: Altered course to 245° to take station in cruising disposition No 1. Increased to 14 knots

Noon: Assumed action stations Blue battle cruisers in sight 259°. Course and speed as requisite for engaging ditto

0.50pm: Enemy turned away. Secured action stations. Proceeded as requisite for resuming cruising station

2.28pm: In station. Resumed course 220°. Speed 11 knots

5.0pm: Quarters. Proceeded course 70° to take station in night cruising order No 5

5.16pm: Resumed course 220°

6.0pm: Assumed night defence stations

8.44pm: Nine blue destroyers in sight 253°

9.0pm: Flashing and star shell observed 55°

9.03pm: Enemy destroyers in sight 251° steering 60°

Number on sick list: 73

True Bearing and Distance: Ushant 108°, 118 miles

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21 January 1921

From Torbay to Gibraltar

Lat 45.36, Long -12.8

7.24am: Increased to 15 knots to take station in cruising disposition No 1

8.35am: Proceeded as requisite for taking station in line of battle and engaging Blue Fleet

9.36am: Blue battle cruisers and destroyers in sight 240°

10.44am: Blue battle fleet in sight 310°

11.0am: Assumed action stations

11.21am: Blue battle cruisers and battle Fleet engaged

2.17pm: Enemy turned away. Secured action stations. Resuming station in day cruising disposition

5.30pm: Starboard paravanes apparently missing

5.43pm: Proceeded as requisite assuming Night Cruising Order No 5

10.50pm: Assumed Night action stations

11.26pm: Blue destroyers attacking

Number on sick list: 74

True Bearing and Distance: Salvora Island 136°, 240 miles

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22 January 1921

From Torbay to Gibraltar

Lat 41.95, Long -9.51

0.50am: Attack by blue destroyers discontinued

2.35am: Blue destroyers attacking

3.08am: Attack discontinued

6.0 to 7.0am: Sounding every 10 minutes

6.28am: C. Finisterre Lt 81°

6.45am: Blue Battle Cruisers in sight

7.0am: Proceeded as requisite for taking station in rear of line and engaging Blue Fleet

8.05am: Discontinued tactical exercise BC. Secured action stations

am: “Barham” and “Valiant” parted company from Fleet. Shaped course 180°, speed 11 knots

10.0am: Commenced trial of Forbes and Trident logs

11.30am: Tripped paravanes. Starboard paravanes missing

4.50am: Ship’s company returned gas masks

Number on sick list: 62

True Bearing and Distance: The Burlings 183°, 144 miles

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23 January 1921

From Torbay to Gibraltar

Lat 37.4, Long -9.2

0.50am: The Burlings abeam, 5 miles

5.15am: Cape Roca 25°, Cape Espichel 119°

10.20am: Divine Service

2.50pm: Cape St Vincent abeam, 1 mile

5.05pm: Piedade Point 343°, Cape Carvoeiro 24°

Number on sick list: 61

True Bearing and Distance: Cape St Vincent 156°, 25 miles

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24 January 1921

From Torbay to Gibraltar and at Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

3.44am: Cape Trafalgar Lt 79°

6.0am: Tarifa Pt 88½°, Cape Spatel 165°

8.48am: Course as requisite for entering Gibraltar Bay

8.30am: Tarifa Pt 279½°, Carnero Pt 356°

9.15am: Assumed open order

9.44am: Stopped and as requisite. Hoisted boats and landed berthing party

10.06am: Proceeded as requisite for entering harbour by N entrance

11.0am: Secured alongside detached mole. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes

1.15pm: Hands fall in. employed cleaning ship’s side and all super-structures from down aloft

11.0pm: 1^st and 2^nd PBs, Launch, Motor Boat, Sailing Pinnace all moored

Number on sick list: 55

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25 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

1.30am: Barge moored up

6.0am: Scrubbed decks and hands employed cleaning ship generally

8.10am: Water boat “Noel” secured alongside Starboard side

8.20am: Hands employed painting down aloft and painting ship’s side, etc, scraping where necessary

9.35am: Water boat cast off

11.40am: French Captain came on board. Secured

0.05pm: French Captain left ship

1.15pm: Hands fall in. Employed painting ship and scraping where necessary. Ordinary seamen’s training class to instruction

4.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 27 and 28

Midnight: 2^nd PB & MB moored up

Number on sick list: 48

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26 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

8.20am: Hands employed painting ship and scraping where necessary

9.0am: Landed beef party of 1 Corporal and 4 Marines and picket house cleaning party of 1 PO and 4 hands. Training classes to instruction

10.0am: Beef party returned

11.20am: HMT “Crocodile” alongside and took 2 cases containing Arbuthnot Trophies for Mediterranean Fleet

11.50am: Picket House party returned

Lost overboard by accident: paint brush one in number

1.15pm: Hands fall in. Employed painting ship and scraping where necessary. Ordinary Seamen’s training classes to instruction

6.35pm: MB moored up

Number on sick list: 42

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27 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

8.15am: Hands employed as requisite painting ship and scraping where necessary. Ordinary Seamen’s training classes to instruction

am: Landed RM detachment for drill

10.30am: Captain of HMS “Argus” on board

11.30am: RM detachment returned on board from drill ashore

1.15pm: Hands fall in. Employed as requisite painting ship and scraping where necessary. Training classes at instruction

9.0pm: Rounds. Motor Boat moored up

10.0pm: Piped down. 2^nd PB & Pinnace moored up

11.15pm: 1^st PB moored up

Number on sick list: 46

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28 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

7.0am: Quarters clean guns

8.15am: Hands fall in. Employed painting ship, etc. Training classes to instruction

11.40am: Secure

0.45pm: Hands mustered for fortnight payment

1.30pm: Landed Libertymen. Also funeral party and band. Port Watch of hands employed as requisite

11.0pm: 1^st PB, Launch, Sailing Pinnace & 2^nd Cutter moored up

Number on sick list: 37

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29 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

2.50am: 2^nd PB, Barge and Motor Boat moored up

8.30am: Picket House working party and patrol landed. Carried out Saturday Routine on Mess Decks and Upper Deck

10.0am: HMS “Vindictive” arrived and visited by Officer of Guard

11.45am: Patrol returned with 3 absentees. Picket House working party returned

Number on sick list: 22

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30 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

2.0am: Barge moored up

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing decks

8.0am: RC church party landed

8.05am: Cleared up decks and cleaned brightwork

9.15am: Presbyterians & Wesleyan church parties to HMS “Valiant”

10.45am: Wesleyans and Presbyterians returned. RC church party returned

11.45pm: 1^st PB moored up

Number on sick list: 23

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31 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

8.0am: Water boat secure alongside

9.0am: 15” Control Parties closed up for concentration exercise with “Valiant”. Remainder of hands employed as requisite

10.55am: Water boat left ship

11.40am: Secured

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Cleared lower deck. Commander addressed ship’s company. Read Warrant No 29

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up

Number on sick list: 24

LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1921

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1 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

1.0am: 1^st PB moored up

8.45am: USS “Pittsburg” arrived in Harbour, flying flag of Vice-Adm. Nibblack USN. Exchanged salutes. Guards and Bands paraded

9.30am: American Vice-Adm. came on board

11.40am: Secure

1.15pm: Landed party of 50 men under charge of Chaplain to visit Galleries on Rock of Gibraltar. Training classes to instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite

pm: HMS “Centaur” arrived in harbour and was visited by Officer of Guard

3.45pm: Clear up decks

10.20pm: 2^nd PB moored up

Number on sick list: 20

[USS “Pittsburgh”: originally named USS “Nebraska”, she was renamed “Pennsylvania” in 1901 and “Pittsburgh” in 1912]

[Vice Admiral Albert Parker Niblack commanded U.S. Naval Forces in European waters January 15, 1921, to June 17, 1922]

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2 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning ship. Holystoning QD. Scrubbing UD

8.20am: Washed down QD and cleared up decks

8.45am: 15” Director Test party closed up

9.45am: HMS “Seraph” entered harbour and was visited by Officer of Guard

10.30am: RA II came on board

11.45am: Captains of “Argus” and “Centaur” on board

2.30pm: HMS “Temeraire” arrived, and was visited by Officer of Guard. American Captain (USS “Pittsburg”) came on board

pm: Held concert on UD for ship’s company

Number on sick list: 20

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3 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

2.45am: 1^st & 2^nd PB’s, Barge and MB moored up

11.20am: Spread QD awning

11.40am: Secured. Clear up decks

1.15pm: Hands fall in. Rigged QD side screens and hands employed as requisite

11.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 19

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4 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

2.05am: 2^nd PB moored up

9.0am: 15” control party closed up for concentration exercise with “Valiant”. Remainder of hands employed provisioning ship and as required. USS “MacFarland” arrived in Harbour

11.40am: Secured

0.45pm: Landed football parties

3.20pm: Captain of USS “MacFarland” on board

6.45pm: MB moored up

9.0pm: Rounds. Barge moored up

Number on sick list: 20

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5 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed scrubbing decks

7.50am: Water boat secured alongside

8.30am: Diving boat left ship, and party of 1 NCO and 4 marines to draw beef. Carried out Saturday Routine on Mess Deck and Upper Deck, after Quarters clean guns

9.45am: Cadets from HMS “Temeraire” arrived to be shewn round ship

10.30am: Beef party returned, also Diving Boat

11.0am: Party of cadets left ship

11.10am: Discharged Lieut Webb, RN, to “Tyrian” (Tempy)

Leave from Starboard watch from 13.30 to 22.30

Leave to both watches boys 13.30 to 19.00

Special leave to 50 men for dancing till midnight

4.30pm: Cleared up decks and sloped QD awning

10.0pm: Piped down. 2^nd PB and sailing pinnace moored up

Number on sick list: 16

[NCO: Non-Commissioned officer]

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6 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

1.50am: Motor Boat moored up

2.0am: Barge moored up

8.05am: Hands employed cleaning brightwork and re-spreading QD awning

8.10am: Landed RC church party

9.0am: HMS “Adamant” with Submarines L-16, L-21, L-25 arrived in Harbour

9.30am: Ship’s company mustered to open list for annual distribution of service certificates. Wesleyan and Presbyterian church parties to “Valiant”. RA II on board

10.30am: Divine Service

am: Wesleyan & Presbyterian church parties returned

10.45am: RCs returned

4.30pm: Cleared up decks and furled QD awning

11.0pm: 1^st PB moored up

Midnight: 2^nd PB moored up

Number on sick list: 15

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7 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.06, Long -7.16

[By cross bearings 5.01pm]

am: Employed cleaning ship, hoisting in boats and preparing for sea

am: Tested lifebuoys – correct

9.46am: Cast off. Engines as requisite for backing out through Northern Entrance and pointing ship. HMS “Valiant” and 4^th Destroyer Flotilla in Company

10.0am: Shaped Course 190°, 12 knots

10.02am: Streamed Paravanes

10.15am: Destroyers took up Screening stations

11.0am: Assumed Submarine defence stations

11.50am: Torpedo fired by 425 missed astern

0.40am: Torpedo fired by 471 missed ahead

1.11pm: “Valiant” struck by torpedo

1.18pm: Reduced to 10 knots. “Valiant” opened to 6½’ on Starboard beam

2.33pm: Proceeded as requisite for carrying out sub calibre throw off practice

2.47pm: Commenced ditto

3.02pm: Completed. Proceeded as requisite for acting as target ship for “Valiant”

4.08pm: “Valiant” completed. Proceeded as requisite for closing ditto

4.45pm: Resumed Station ahead of “Valiant”. Shaped course 295°, 11½ knots

4.50pm: Tripped paravanes

7.25pm: Sighted glare of Cadiz Lt 49° distant 47 miles

Number on sick list: 17

True Bearing and Distance: C St Vincent 302°, 105 miles

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8 February 1921

From Gibraltar to Arosa Bay

Lat 37.55, Long -10.33

1.07am: Cape St Vincent Lt 315°, Cape Carvoeiro Lt 350°

6.17am: Cape St Vincent Lt 70°

7.15am: Assumed action stations

7.30am: HMS “Queen Elizabeth” passed steering Southerly

8.36am: Sighted Battle cruiser. Proceeded as requisite for bringing ditto to action and carrying out tactical exercise BD

10.49am: Discontinued tactical exercise

10.55am: Shaped course 011°, 12 knots

2.55pm: Sighted land 041°

3.48pm: Took station 2½ miles astern of “Valiant”

3.53pm: In station. Resumed course 011°

4.47pm: Commenced high angle practice

4.55pm: Completed ditto. Took station as target ship for “Valiant’s” HA practice

5.18pm: Fired 3 target shells for “Valiant”

5.20pm: “Valiant” completed practice and resumed station in the line

6.04pm: Cape Roca Lt Ho 090°

9.0pm: Exercised search lights with emergency crews

9.33pm: Burlings Lt Ho 101°

Number on sick list: 18

True Bearing and Distance: Burlings 19°, 117 miles

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9 February 1921

From Gibraltar to Arosa Bay

Lat 42.25, Long -9.03

7.30am: Reduced to 11 knots. “Valiant” proceeded to take station for range keeping exercise

am: Passing numerous fishing vessel

9.30am: Commenced range keeping and inclination exercise. 4^th destroyer flotilla carrying out attack on squadron

9.35am: Mount Tecla 068°

10.17am: Avoiding numerous torpedoes fired by destroyers

10.28am: Discontinued exercise. Resumed course 011°, 11 knots

0.32pm: Abeam Starboard, Ons Island 048°; Mount Agudo (Cies Island) 144°

1.07pm: Salvora Is 300°, 1 mile. Altered course to 025°

2.08pm: Came to with Port anchor in 9 fathoms, veered 8 shackles

Anchor bearings: Las Novias Bn 227°, La Barsa Bn 287°, El Con Islet 044°

2.30pm: Reverted to 8 hours’ notice for steam. Found at anchor HMS “Coventry” and “Greenwich” with destroyers of 4^th flotilla

7.40pm: RA (“Coventry”) visited Admiral

10.0pm: Pipe down. 2^nd PB moored up

10.40pm: Barge moored up. Both boats keeping steam due to weather

11.55pm: Barge sent inshore

Number on sick list: 19

True bearing and Distance: Salvora Island 3°, 13 miles

[Las Novias: Novias Rocks, ½ mile northwestward of Puerco Point, are two rocks, one of which is 4 feet high and the other uncovers at half ebb: about 300 yards northeastward of Novias Rocks are Las Hermanas Rocks, which uncover at low water]

[La Barsa Beacon: La Barsa, a rock which dries 6 feet at low water, with deep water 80 yards from it, lies 700 yards 156° from Chazo Point. Beacon. A beacon, consisting of a cylinder 26 feet high resting on a concrete base and surmounted by a tripod carrying a cylinder 3 feet high and 1½ feet in diameter, the whole painted red, has been erected on La Barsa. The top of the beacon is 17 feet above high water.]

[El Con Islet: Con Islet, 19 feet high, consists of two large white rocks and is situated 500 yards south-southwestward of Brinas Islet; reefs extend 150 yards northwestward and westward and 100 yards southward from the islet]

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10 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning ship and scrubbing down decks

7.45am: Barge returned to ship

11.0am: Captain of “Coventry” called Admiral

11.50am: Hoisted in launch

Lost overboard by accident from 2^nd PB: 2 foot straight-edge, 1 in number

4.45pm: Hoisted in Barge

Number on sick list: 23

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11 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

8.20am: Hoisted out Barge and Launch

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers. Physical Drill. Landed Beef Party and Victualling Party

0.45pm: Hands to fortnightly payment

pm: Holystoning Upper Deck

6.50pm: Hoisted in Barge and Launch

11.30pm: Hoisted in 2^nd PB with banked fires

Number on sick list: 22

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12 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed scrubbing decks and cleaning ship. Hoisted out 1^st PB, Barge and Launch

am: Landed Beef & Victualling parties

am: Saturday Routine on Mess Decks and Upper Deck

am: Cleaning brightwork, etc

11.45am: Beef and Victualling parties returned

0.30pm: Landed “Cruising Club” party

3.30pm: Landed Pier Patrol

6.45pm: Patrol returned with leave-breakers

7.0pm: Supper. Hoisted in Barge & Launch

9.0pm: Rounds

pm: 1^st PB moored up with banked fires

pm: 2^nd PB moored up. Steam at ½ hour notice

Number on sick list: 16

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13 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.0am: Hands fall in. Scrub & wash UD

8.10am: Hoisted out Barge and Launch

8.30am: Landed “Cruising Club” working party

9.15am: Presbyterian & Wesleyan Church parties to HMS “Valiant”

10.15am: Divine Service

11.0am: Presbyterian & Wesleyan Church parties returned

6.30pm: Patrol returned with leave breakers

6.40pm: Hoisted in Barge and Launch

8.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up & drew fires

9.30pm: 1^st PB moored with banked fires

Number on sick list: 19

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14 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning ship and scrubbing decks

8.20am: Hoisted out Barge

9.05am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical Drill. Hands employed as requisite. Training classes to instructions. 15” Control Parties close up to carry out concentration exercise with HMS “Valiant”

10.45am: HMS “Snapdragon” entered harbour and anchored

1.45pm: Landed Marines Football party

3.0pm: HMS “Snapdragon” left harbour

pm: Racing Boats crews away exercising for pulling regatta

7.0pm: Hoisted all pulling boats

pm: Supper. Barge moored up

9.0pm: Rounds. 1^st and 2^nd PBs moored up

Number on sick list: 21

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15 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.30am: Racing Boats crews away exercising

9.30am: Hands employed as requisite. Training classes to instruction

4.30pm: Tea. Racing Boats’ crews away exercising

6.30pm: Hoisted all pulling boats

7.0pm: Supper. Barge moored up & drew fires

8.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up with banked fires

11.15pm: 1^st PB moored up (steam at 1 hour)

Number on sick list: 21

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16 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.0am: Hands fall in. Scrubbed upper deck & cleaning ship generally

8.20am: Hoisted out Launch and Pinnace

8.45am: Dental party (6 men) to “Valiant”

am: Training classes or instruction. Remainder of hands as requisite

3.50pm: Tea. Racing boats crews away exercising

6.30pm: Hoisted Launch, Pinnace and all pulling boats

9.0pm: Rounds. Barge and 1^st PB moored up

10.0pm: Piped down. 2^nd PB moored up

Number on sick list: 17

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17 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

7.30am: Hands to breakfast and clean. Landed Victualling & beef parties

8.20am: Hoisted out Pinnace and Motor Boat

0.30pm: Landed Football Parties

pm: Racing boats crews away exercising

6.30pm: Hoisted Launch, Pinnace and all pulling boats

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. 2^nd PB moored up

11.0pm: 1^st PB moored up (steam at ½ hour’s notice)

11.40pm: Barge moored up

Number on sick list: 19

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18 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

2.10am: RFA “Trefoil” arrived in harbour

7.0am: Hoisted out Launch & Pinnace. In Barge. Quarters clean guns

Lost by accident from 2^nd Picket Boat: Ensign and Ensign Staff, one in number

0.30pm: “Sanding” party of boys left ship

3.30pm: Boys’ “Sanding” party returned

pm: Racing Boats crews away exercising

6.30pm: Hoisted Launch, Pinnace and all pulling boats. Read Warrant No 30

7.15pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

10.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up (steam at 1 hour)

Number on sick list: 15

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19 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

8.0am: Landed beef party. Hoisted Launch, Pinnace and Barge. Carried out Saturday routine on Mess Decks and Upper Deck

0.30pm: Landed Football Party and Cruising Club parties

3.30pm: Landed Pier Patrol

5.0pm: Tea. Racing boats crews away exercising

5.45pm: Libertymen, Football and Cruising Club parties returned, also Pier Patrol

6.30pm: Hoisted in Launch, Pinnace & all pulling boats

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. 2^nd PB moored up & drew fires

11.45pm: 1^st PB moored up (steam at 1 hour)

Number on sick list: 16

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20 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

am: Cleaning brightwork, etc

9.0am: Hands to clean into No 1’s

9.15am: Wesleyan & Presbyterian Church parties

10.0am: Divine Service

4.30pm: Cleared up decks. HMS “Warspite” arrived

5.40pm: Hands optional bathing

6.30pm: 1 PO & 15 boys joined ship

7.0pm: 2^nd PB & all pulling boats hoisted in

7.30pm: Hoisted in Launch & Pinnace. Large patrol returned

9.0pm: Rounds. Motor Boat moored up

10.40pm: 1^st PB moored up

11.0pm: Barge moored up

Number on sick list: 16

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21 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

7.30am: Hands to breakfast & clean. Landed beef & victualling parties

8.20am: Out Launch and Pinnace

am: Conference of “G” and “T” officers of Squadron on board

4.30pm: Tea. Racing boats crews away exercising

6.30pm: Hoisted in Pinnace, Launch and all pulling boats

7.0pm: Supper. 1^st PB moored up & drew fires

11.30pm: Barge moored up & drew fires

Number on sick list: 22

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22 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

7.30am: Hands to breakfast & clean. Landed beef & victualling parties

8.20am: Hoisted out Launch and Pinnace

9.15am: Carried out 15” control concentration exercise with HMS “Valiant”

10.0am: Secured

0.30pm: Landed football parties

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Tea. Racing boats crews away exercising

5.0pm: HMS “Coventry” sailed

7.30pm: Hoisted in Pinnace, Launch and all pulling boats & Motor Boat moored up

pm: 1^st PB moored up & drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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23 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

10.0am: Examination of W/T ratings held on board. Meeting of Regatta representatives held on board

1.15pm: HM Tug “St. Genny” entered harbour, HMS “Turquoise” entered harbour (1.30pm) and was visited by Officer of Guard

6.0pm: Hoisted in all pulling boats. Barge and Motor Boat moored up

11.0pm: 1^st PB moored up & drew fires

Number on sick list: 18

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24 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

am: All pulling boats hoisted for drying purposes before regatta

am: Carried out concentration exercise with HMS “Valiant”

10.30am: Training classes to instruction. Remainder of hands as necessary. 6” control parties to drill

0.41pm: Hands mustered for fortnightly payment

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Motor Boat moored up

9.0pm: Rounds. Launch and Barge moored up

10.30pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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25 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.0am: Turned out all pulling boats & cleaning ship

6.30am: Hoisted out 2^nd PB & Pinnace

am: 2^nd Gigs’ slings dropped overboard on Port Quarter. Sounded 12 fathoms. Ship’s Head N54E (mag)

9.0am: Pulling regatta commenced: 2^nd Battle Squadron. Courses for all races 1 mile, except skiffs ½ mile

Lost by accident: 1 Dan Buoy; 1 sinker (5 cwt); 1 sinker (½ cwt); 1 flag Patt. 624

1.0pm: Pulling Regatta continued

6.15pm: Pulling regatta finished

6.30pm: Worked main derrick. Hoisted Sailing Pinnace, Launch, & all pulling boats

7.0pm: Supper. Barge & Motor Boat moored up

pm: 1^st & 2^nd PB’s moored up

Number on sick list: 16

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26 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.0am: Hoisted out Launch and Pinnace. Hands employed scrubbing decks

9.15am: Carried out Saturday routine on Mess Decks and Upper Deck

am: Pinnace with diving party off Port quarter searching for 2^nd Gigs’ slings. Divers also carried out examination of ship’s propellers

Lost overboard by accident: one hair broom

1.0pm: Landed libertymen and football parties of King Alphonso’s Cup match

1.20pm: Starboard watch of hands employed as necessary. Diving party carried on in Pinnace

2.0pm: Divers ceased work

3.30pm: Landed Pier Patrol and Cruising Club party

4.30pm: Cleared up decks. Worked main derrick. Hoisted in Pinnace

6.40pm: Libertymen, Cruising Club party returned

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Motor Boat moored up. Sent party of 20 officers and 70 men to concert in HMS “Hood”

11.30pm: Party attending “Hood’s” concert returned

11.55pm: Worked main derrick. Hoisted in Launch

Number on sick list: 19

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27 February 1921

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.55, Long -8.86

6.0am: Hoisted in Motor Boat and 1^st PB

8.05am: Hands cleaning brightwork, etc

9.0am: Hands to clean in No 1’s

9.30am: Divine Service and RC Church on board

11.0am: Captain addressed all men of boat’s crews in recent pulling Regatta

11.30am: Out launch

Lost overboard from 2^nd PB by accident: one boat-hook

1.0pm: Libertymen landed. Discharged 1 Stoker rating in exchange to HMS “Shamrock”

2.20pm: 1 Stoker Rating joined ship from HMS “Shamrock”

4.20pm: Hoisted out motor boat & 2^nd Gig. These boats sent to HMS “Valiant” for passage to Vigo. Barge to HMS “Warspite” for same purpose on account of firing

6.15pm: Hoisted in launch

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 11

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28 February 1921

From Arosa Bay to Vigo

Lat 42.48, Long -9.63

am: Raised steam for 18 knots

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship & preparing for sea

7.0am: Sailed HMS “Valiant” and “Warspite”

7.45am: Sailed Fourth Destroyer Flotilla

8.01am: Weighed. Engines as requisite for turning ship

8.13am: Proceeded 12 knots. Course as requisite for passing out of harbour

9.15am: Passed Salvora Island. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out. Screening exercise with destroyers of 4^th Flotilla

10.57am: Discontinued ditto

11.01am: Proceeded as requisite for carrying out throw off firing with main armament against “Valiant” (CP) and secondary armament against “Bruce” and torpedo practice against destroyers of 4^th flotilla

11.26am: Opened fire

11.52am: Ceased fire. Practices completed. Proceeded as requisite to RV [rendezvous] 42 25N, 9 35W

1.0pm: “Valiant” and “Warspite” joined company. Formed single line ahead and proceeded as requisite for carrying out Divisional torpedo practice at destroyers of Fourth Flotilla

1.52pm: Completed practice. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out training classes firing at target towed by “Valiant”

3.30pm: Discontinued ditto. Proceeded as requisite for meeting torpedo attack by destroyers of Fourth Flotilla

4.18pm: Attack developed. Squadron altering course as requisite to avoid torpedoes. No ships of Squadron hit

4.48pm: All exercises completed. Proceeded for entering Vigo Bay

5.53pm: Passed between Onza and Cies Islands

6.52pm: Came to with Port anchor in 14 fathoms (m), veered 8 shackles

Anchor bearings: Punta Areino LH 79½°, Berbes Pier LH 199°, Con de Pego 273°

7.15pm: Reverted to 8 hours’ notice for steam

7.20pm: Barge returned from “Warspite”. Hoisted out 2^nd PB

7.45pm: Motor Boat and 2^nd Gig returned from “Valiant”

8.0pm: 4^th Destroyer Flotilla entered harbour

pm: Barge and Motor Boat moored up

10.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 10

[Con de Pego: Con do pego off the northern side of Cape Udra consists of rocks, which uncover, extending 600 yards northeastward from the point about ¼ mile northeastward of its western extremity. Between these two points the coast is foul for about 250 yards offshore]

LOGS FOR MARCH 1921

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1 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

7.50am: Torpedo party left ship to regain torpedoes fired in exercises

8.20am: Hoisted out Launch

9.0am: Saluted country with 21 guns

10.15am: British Consul came on board

10.30am: Captain of the Port came on board

10.55am: Saluted British Consul with 7 guns on his departure. Captain of Spanish Gunboat “Dorado” on board

11.15am: AC II afloat with flag flying

11.20am: Captain D4 on board

0.30pm: Captain D4 left ship

1.05pm: AC II returned on board

4.05pm: Mayor and Consul of Vigo visited Admiral

4.10pm: Military Governor visited Admiral

4.45pm: Military Governor, Consul and Mayor left ship. Fired 11 gun salute

6.40pm: Hoisted in all pulling boats

10.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 11

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2 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

10.30am: Meeting of Squadron football representatives on board

11.0am: HMS “Venturous” arrived in harbour and was visited by Officer of Guard

11.30am: Captain of HMS “Warspite” on board till Noon

4.30pm: Closed up decks. Hoisted in Motor Boat

6.45pm: Hoisted in all pulling boats. Large patrol and small patrol returned

pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 13

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3 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

9.30am: All boats exercised under sail

Lost overboard by accident from 2^nd Gig: Brass crutch 1 in number

3.15pm: Landed football parties

6.30pm: Hoisted in all pulling boats

7.0pm: Football parties returned

pm: Military Governor, Mayor of Vigo and other officials dining on board with Admiral

11.30pm: Barge and 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 12

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4 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

8.20am: Lowered sailing pinnace

9.35am: 15” Control parties to drill. Carried out concentration exercise with HMS “Valiant”. Meeting of Squadron Football and regatta representatives on board

10.40am: Control parties secured

1.15pm: Hands employed scrubbing upper deck and as requisite

1.30pm: Landed football party

3.30pm: Landed football party

6.45pm: Hoisted in all pulling boats

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Launch moored up

10.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

10.35pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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5 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

am: Scrubbed Upper Deck with sand

am: Carried out Saturday Routine on Mess Decks and Upper Deck

Life Buoy tested and were found correct

1.0pm: Landed libertymen & football parties. Port watch employed as necessary

3.30pm: Landed Pier patrol

6.40pm: Libertymen & football parties returned

7.0pm: Hoisted in pinnace and all sailing boats

7.45pm: Patrol (Pier) retuned

11.30pm: 2^nd PB and Barge moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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6 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

8.05am: Worked Main Derrick. Hoisted out Pinnace. Cleaning brightwork, etc

9.15am: RCs to “Warspite”. Wesleyan and Presbyterians to “Valiant”

10.10am: Divine Service

10.30am: Church parties returned

1.0pm: Landed Libertymen and Pier Patrol

pm: Landed Squadron Patrol

7.0pm: Hoisted all pulling boats except 2^nd cutter

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Worked main derrick and hoisted in Launch

8.52pm: HMS “Snapdragon” anchored

11.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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7 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

am: Cleaning ship. Worked Main derrick. Hoisted out 1^st PB and Launch

8.0am: Away sailing boat’s crews

8.30am: Sailing regatta, Pinnaces, Launches, Cutters, Gigs and Whalers. Officers in charge

11.0 to 11.30am: Sailing boats returned from races

pm: Landed football parties

4.30pm: Spread Quarter Deck awning

4.30pm: Hoisted all sailing boats. Motor boat moored up

7.45pm: Football parties returned

8.40pm: Barge moored up. Closed B & C doors

9.0pm: Rounds. 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

11.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up with steam at 1 hours’ notice

Number on sick list: 18

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8 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

am: Cleaning ship. Lowered all sailing boats and preparing for regatta

8.30am: 1^st sailing race commences. Midshipmen in charge of boats

10.25am: Captain of “Snapdragon” on board

10.50am: Captain of “Snapdragon” left ship

11.10am: Midshipmen’s sailing races abandoned, wind having dropped

2.30pm: HMS “Snapdragon” sailed

4.0pm: AC II held a reception of guests from Vigo and Officers from ships present

pm: Football parties returned

6.30pm: Hoisted all pulling boats

7.0 to 7.30pm: AC II’s guests left ship

7.30pm: Barge, 1^st PB and Motor Boat moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up, but kept steam

Number on sick list: 20

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9 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

am: Cleaning ship. Lowered all boats and preparing for sailing regatta

8.30am: 1^st sailing race commenced. Warrant Officers in charge of boats

am: Consul came on board

11.30-11.45am: Sailing boat returned from races

2.30pm: Large patrol mustered but was not required for landing

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Hoisted Launch and Pinnace

9.0pm: Rounds. 2^nd PB moored up

11.45pm: 1^st PB moored up

Number on sick list: 22

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10 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

0.20am: Barge moored up

1.0am: Motor boat moored up

6.0am: Worked main derrick. Hoisted out Launch, Pinnace. Lowered sailing boats. Cleaning ship

8.30am: 1^st sailing race commenced. Regatta class III. Coxswains in charge of boats

9.05am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Hands employed as requisite. Training classes to instruction. Royal Marines paraded in heavy marching order

10.0am: 2^nd Gig returned from sailing race, having carried away foremast

10.0-10.30am: Eng Captain on board

10.50am: Sloped QD awning. Away lifeboat to pick up crew of “Shamrock’s” whaler, who capsized near ship. Boat was salved

11.40am: Hoisted 2^nd cutter, both whalers and 2^nd Gig

4.45pm: Cleared up decks. Lowered 2^nd cutter for stoker’s race v. HMS “Greenwich”

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Inspection of Ditty and cap boxes

6.20pm: Hoisted in pinnace, launch, motor boat, both cutters and 1^st Gig

10.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up & kept steam at 1 hour’s notice

Number on sick list: 22

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11 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

3.15am: Barge moored up

8.20am: Worked main derrick. Hoisted out motor boat and launch

9.30am: RAII, Captain of “Warspite” & “Valiant” on board to see Admiral

9.50am: Secured

10.30am: Meeting of Squadron representatives to discuss Olympia Tournament. Rating cutters away for pulling races (Ship’s crews)

2.0pm: Captain of HMS “Argus” on board

2.40pm: Captain of HMS “Argus” left ship

6.30pm: Hoisted 1^st and 2^nd cutters, launch and pinnace

10.0pm: 1^st & 2^nd PB’s moored up & drew fires

Midnight: Motor boat moored up

Number on sick list: 21

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12 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

3.15am: Barge moored up & drew fires

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship. Scrubbed UD with sand

7.10am: Worked Main Derrick. Hoisted out launch and pinnace

8.30am: Divisions. Air night-clothing

8.45am: Quarters clean guns. Eng. Captain on board. Carried out Saturday Routine on mess decks and upper decks

9.40am: Re-spread QD awning

11.40am: Secure. Down night clothing

am: Lowered 1^st cutter

6.15pm: Libertymen returned. 4 absentees

6.30pm: Worked main derrick. Hoisted in launch, pinnace, 1^st cutter, 2^nd whaler and skiff. Absentees returned

7.40pm: Party of 40 men to “Warspite” for concert

Midnight: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 19

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13 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

0.30am: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

1.0am: Barge and Motor Boat moored up & drew fires

7.30am: Covered guns & searchlights on account of heavy showers

8.0am: Worked main derrick. Hoisted out launch and pinnace. Hands cleaning brightwork, etc

9.30am: Divine Service. Also RC Church held on board. Presbyterian and Wesleyan church parties to HMS “Valiant”

am: Church parties returned, and RC church parties from ships present left ship

1.30pm: Officer of Guard on boars with large number of mail bags for ships present, later distributed by D.S.B.

7.0pm: Worked main derrick. Hoisted in Launch & Pinnace and all pulling boats

8.0pm: 1^st PB moored p and drew fires

9.45pm: Barge moored up & drew fires

10.45pm: Motor Boat moored up

11.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 19

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14 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

6.0am: Cleaning ship & scrubbing decks

8.30am: Experienced very heavy shower. Worked main derrick. Hoisted out Launch & Pinnace

am: Hands employed rigging stage on QD, raising awnings and rigging side screens, etc

am: Examination of Acting Sub-Lieut in torpedo

11.40am: Secured

1.15pm: Hands employed rigging stage and placing mess stools, etc, for concert

3.50pm: Secured & cleared up decks

7.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

8.45pm: Concert on QD by Ship’s Concert Party to Officers and Ship’s Company

10.0pm: 1^st PB moored up

11.15pm: Piped down. Barge moored up

Number on sick list: 19

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15 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

9.20am: Training classes to instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite. Duty Cutters’ Obstacle Race of about 2 miles held. Sailing and pulling, etc

am: Examination of Acting Sub-Lieutenants in Torpedo

11.30am: Duty Cutters returned. Secured

1.20pm: Hands employed as requisite. Landed football parties. Midshipmen’s cutter obstacle race over same course as Duty Crew’s race in forenoon. Followed by Boys’ Obstacle Race

6.15pm: Football parties returned

6.30pm: Hoisted both cutters, launch and pinnace

8.30pm: Held theatrical performance for Ships’ Companies of Fleet in harbour

Midnight: Barge and both PBs moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 18

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16 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

6.0am: Cleaning ship and scrubbing decks. Worked MD. Hoisted out launch and pinnace

8.0am: Examination of Acting Sub Lieutenant in Gunnery

am: Held eliminating contest in fencing and bayonet fighting for Olympia Tournament

11.40am: Secured

6.50pm: Large patrol returned on board. Hoisted in Pinnace and Launch

8.45pm: Held theatrical performance for Rear Admiral Kiddle, Staff, Captains and Officers of all ships present. Last performance of the play “Camisole”

Number on sick list: 21

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17 March 1921

At Vigo

Lat 42.24, Long -8.74

1.0am: Both PBs and Barge moored up and drew fires

6.0am: Worked MD. Hoisted out launch and pinnace. Furled side screens and unrigged stage, and everything connected with concert party

am: Hands employed painting ship’s side. Examination of Acting Sub Lieutenants in Gunnery

11.30am: Torpedomen’s cutter race

1.15pm: Hands employed painting ship’s sides. Furled QD awning

1.30pm: Landed ship’s football team & Libertymen to witness the match

3.20pm: 1^st LCS arrived and anchored. Fired 13 gun salute

6.30pm: Worked MD. Hoisted in all boats except 1^st PB and Motor Boat

Number on sick list: 20

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18 March 1921

From Vigo to Portsmouth

Lat 42.05, Long -9.23

am: Employed cleaning ship, hoisting in boats and preparing for sea

8.50am: Sailed 1^st LCS

9.15am: Sailed HMS “Argus”

9.30am: Sailed 4^th destroyer flotilla

9.0am: Commenced shortening in

9.24am: Weighed in company with 2^nd BS. Engines as requisite for painting ship

9.45am: Proceeded 12 knots, course as requisite for passing out of Vigo Bay. “Valiant” leading Squadron

10.45am: C. Silliero LH 144°, 2.9 miles. Formed divisions line ahead. Shaped Course 25°

1.30pm: Sighted 1^st BS. Proceeded as requisite for engaging ditto and carrying out tactical exercise BH

4.15pm: Sighted BCS and “Queen Elizabeth”

6.35pm: Concluded tactical exercise. Assumed Organization No 1. Formed divisions line ahead, disposed abeam columns 2 miles apart

6.48pm: In stations. Shaped course 005°, speed 10 knots

11.10pm: C. Finisterre Lt 055°

Number on sick list: 18

True Bearing and Distance: RV 255°, 12 miles

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19 March 1921

From Vigo to Portsmouth

Lat 44.35, Long -9.46

1.10am: C Villano 54°, C Finisterre 91°

7.0am: Commenced zigzagging 20° either side of normal course

9.0am: Proceeded as requisite for carrying out fire distribution exercise

10.25am: Concluded ditto. Commenced fleet manoeuvres RA 2 conducting

11.40am: RA 1 assumed charge of fleet

0.10pm: Fleet manoeuvres concluded

0.13pm: Parted company from 1^st BS. Shaped course 005°. Ships of squadron working up independently for full speed trial

pm: “Warspite” opening distance to 7½ miles to carry out stereoscopic range finder trials

2.0pm: Commenced full speed trail

4.0pm: Concluded ditto. Altered course to 002°. Reduced speed gradually to 8 knots. “Warspite” closing to 3½ miles

6.0pm: “Valiant” hauled out of line to perform a surgical operation and thereafter parted company

7.30 to 8.30pm: Burning searchlights for trail of “Warspite’s” stereoscopic range finder

10.0pm: “Warspite” commenced opening to 19 miles

Number on sick list: 17

True Bearing and Distance: Spithead 615 miles

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20 March 1921

From Vigo to Portsmouth

Lat 48.21, Long -9.16

am: Carrying out search light trials with “Warspite”

10.0am: Divine Service. Increased to 9 knots

0.03pm: Reduced to 7 knots. Course as requisite for awaiting 1^st BS. BCS and 1^st LCS in sight

1.25pm: 1^st BS in sight. Proceeded as requisite for joining course with ditto

1.51pm: In station in divisions line ahead. Course 005°. Speed 13 knots

pm: Commenced sounding for trial of Hudson’s patent lead

3.42pm: Stopped

4.0pm: Held Divine Service in memory of Officers and Men of HMS K5

4.36pm: Proceeded as requisite for reforming fleet

5.24pm: In station. Course 065°. Speed 13 knots

6.0pm: Parted sounding wire. Hudson’s patent lead and 250 fathoms of wire lost overboard. Ceased sounding

Number on sick list: 15

True Bearing and Distance: K5 005°, 39 miles

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21 March 1921

From Vigo to Portsmouth

Lat 50.11, Long -3.2

1.30am: Fog coming on

2.0am: Visibility under 1 mile

3.0am: Commenced sounding every ½ hour

3.30am: Visibility 1 to 2 miles

5.54am: Changed disposition of divisions from Starboard to Port

6.0am: Visibility 2 to 5 miles

6.16am: Increased to 16 knots. Course as requisite for joining company with “Queen Elizabeth”

6.58am: Lizard WT Station by DF 345°

7.05am: Lizard WT Station by DF 335°

7.30am: Joined company with “Queen Elizabeth”. Assumed cruising disposition No 3

8.0am: Assumed submarine defence stations

8.0 to 8.45am: Second submarine flotilla attacking Fleet

9.30 to 10.0am: Portland submarine flotilla attacking Fleet

11.0 to 11.50am: Portsmouth submarine flotilla attacking Fleet

11.45am: Start Pt 11½°

Noon: Plymouth ships parted company. Reformed Fleet. Battle fleet in single line

3.15 to 4.00pm: First submarine flotilla attacking fleet

4.00 to 5.00pm: Torpedo airplanes attacking fleet

4.33pm: St Catherine’s 35°

5.0pm: Exercises concluded. Sheerness and Chatham ships parted company

5.05pm: Course as requisite for entering Spithead

5.42pm: Rounded Nab Tower

6.25pm: Came to with Port anchor in 12 fathoms, veered 8 shackles

At single anchor in No 12 Berth Spithead

Anchor bearings: abeam Port, Spit Fort 026°; abeam Port, No Man’s Fort 148°; Haslar Tower 342½°

Number on sick list: 14

True Bearing and Distance: Spithead 102 miles

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22 March 1921

From Vigo to Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

1.0am: Ship’s stern swung close to NE buoy of prohibited anchorage

am: Hoisted out Barge and 2^nd PB

am: Fixed pos’n of NE buoy of prohibited anchorage and found ditto 15’ 350° from charted position

9.0am: Shortened in to 3 shackles

9.10am: 4 Seamen, 1 ERA and 1 Stoker discharged to RN Hospital, Haslar

9.45am: Weighed Port anchor. Proceeded as requisite up Portsmouth Harbour. Admiralty pilot on board

10.50am: Secured alongside North Slip Jetty Portsmouth

Alongside North Slip (No 5) Jetty

11.0am: Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes

0.02pm: Lighter for unserviceable stores alongside

0.45pm: Hands mustered for payment

1.30pm: Hands employed spreading awnings and as necessary

2.45pm: HMS “Inconstant” secured alongside Port side

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 31

11.15pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 10

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23 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Cleaning ship and scrubbing decks

7.0am: Quarters clean guns. Provision lighter secured alongside Starboard side forward

am: C in C and Engineer RA came on board

9.0am: Training classes at instruction. Remainder of hands employed provisioning ship

am: 7 Acting Sub-Lieutenants left ship on appointment for course at Cambridge University

11.40am: Secured

Care and Maintenance Party proceeded on long leave for 14 days, ie: 1/5 of Ship’s Complement

pm: 4 ERAs, 5 Seamen and 4 Boys joined ship

pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 33, 34, 35, 36, and 37

5.10pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

10.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

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24 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

9.0am: Training classes to instruction. Remainder of hands employed provisioning ship

am: Barge proceeded to Boat Pond for repairs

11.40am: Secure

1.15pm: Hands employed provisioning ship

5.05pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

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25 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

Good Friday

am: Rather Thick Fog

am: Landed church parties. RCs, Wesleyans & Presbyterians, etc, to their respective churches

10.0am: Divine Service

10.45am: All Church parties returned

Lost overboard by accident: one broom

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Quarters. Landed libertymen

11.0pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 8

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26 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.30am: Carried out Saturday routine on Mess Decks and Upper Decks

11.40am: Secure

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 5

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27 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Sunday Routine

9.0am: Landed church parties: RCs, Presbyterians, Wesleyans, etc

10.0am: Divine Service

10.45am: Church Parties returned

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

8.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 6

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28 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

10.37am: C in C, AF on board with Flag Lieut to see VA

10.55am: C in C, AF left ship

3.10am: HMS “Enchantress” entered harbour

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 6

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29 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Hands employed as requisite. Dockyard store parties landed. Training classes to instruction

9.45am: HMS “Carysfort” proceeded up harbour flying Paying-off Pendant

2.30pm: Meeting of Admiralty Officials on board to discuss 15” gun interceptor

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 38

4.05pm: HMS “Caledon” and “Inconstant” cast off to berth alongside “Queen Elizabeth”

4.20pm: Store lighter secured alongside Starboard Bow

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

5.30pm: HMS “Assistance” secured alongside Port side

10.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 6

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30 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

1.0am: HMS “Malaya’s” PB moored up and drew fires alongside

7.50am: Spread QD awning

am: 1 Stoker rating discharged to RN Detention Barracks, Portsmouth, under escort

9.0am: HM S/Ms “K9” and “K15” proceeded out of harbour. Hands employed clearing store lighter and returning empties, and rigging ship for children’s party. Training classes to instruction

9.15am: Escort returned

11.45am: HMS “Commonwealth” proceeded up harbour

am: Rev Guy Harcourt MA, RN, left ship

1.20pm: HMS “Canterbury” proceeded out of harbour. Barge left ship for Boat Pond for repairs

pm: Held children’s party on board given by Ship’s Company from 14.00 to 18.00

pm: 2 Midshipmen RN left ship

4.30pm: HMS “Malaya” berthed alongside S Slip Jetty

8.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 4

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31 March 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.18am: HMS “Canterbury” entered harbour

9.05am: Hands employed as necessary … 4 shackles cable into lighter for test. Returning stores, etc

am: Lost overboard by accident: one maul

am: Rev A Shell, MA, RN, joined ship

0.15pm: RFA “Turmoil” secured alongside

pm: HMS “Assistance” to oil “Barham”

Received 842 tons of oil fuel

pm: Hands employed returning stores and as requisite. Training classes to instruction

pm: HM S/M “K 15” & HM TBD “G 33” proceeded out of harbour at 2.30pm

3.20pm: HM S/M “K 9” proceeded up harbour

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires. Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 4

LOGS FOR APRIL 1921

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1 April 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: RFA “Turmoil” cast off from “Assistance”

am: Landed cable testing party, central store and medical store parties. Marines to Clearance Victualling Yard for clothing

am: Hands employed as necessary. Training classes to instruction. Rigged QD for officers’ dance

am: 1 Corporal & 7 privates RMA joined ship from Eastney Barracks

11.40am: Secure. 3 Midshipmen RN left ship

Noon: All Working Parties returned on board

0.30pm: Marines clothing party returned

pm: Lieut HR Sandwith joined ship as Squadron W/T Officer

1.15pm: Oil lighter made fast under port bow

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

pm: Officers’ dance held on board

Number on sick list: 9

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2 April 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

2.30am: Guests from Officers’ dance left ship

3.30am: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

am: Hands cleaning ship and unrigging QD after Officers’ dance

8.0am: Landed RMA detachment for clothing to Eastney Barracks

10.0am: 1 Sergeant and 3 Privates RM joined ship

1.05pm: RMA detachment returned on board

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

10.55pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.06pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 7

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3 April 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

2.0am: Ship’s Clocks were put forward 1 hour (from G.M.T. to BST.)

7.45am: HMS “Carysfort” left harbour

9.25am: Landed church parties (RCs. Presbyterians, Wesleyans, Baptists, etc)

10.0am: Divine Service

11.0am: Church Parties returned

pm: 1 Gunner RMA discharged to Barracks

4.40pm: Exercised Fire Stations. Landed Libertymen

11.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 9

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4 April 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Prepared for ammunitioning ship

am: Ammunition lighters secured alongside

am: HMS “Assistance” cast off

am: Up 15” projectiles and embarking small arms ammunition

am: Ammunitioning ship. Embarking and discharging 15” shell

pm: Hands employed striking down ammunition

5.0pm: Landed Libertymen of Starboard watch. Foremost ammunition lighter left ship

6.10pm: Finished ammunitioning. After lighter left ship

6.30pm: Due to Miners’ strike and cessation of transport facilities, all officers and men now on long leave (1/5 ship’s complement) were recalled

10.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.45pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 8

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5 April 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands preparing for coaling ship

7.45am: Temperly coal lighter secured alongside

7.50am: Port Watch coaled ship. Starboard Watch carried on with daily routine

10.40am: HMS “Malaya” left South Slip Jetty and proceeded into dock

11.55am: HMS “Assistance” made fast alongside South Slip Jetty

Noon: Finished coaling ship (95 tons)

Ships of Atlantic Fleet to be at 8 hours’ notice for steam

1.30pm: HM salvage ship “Racer” left harbour

pm: Hands scrubbing decks and as requisite

pm: HMS “Caledon” and “Inconstant” secured alongside, HMS “Assistance” at South Slip Jetty

4.21pm: Received orders to raise steam for 14 knots

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

8.55pm: HMS “Inconstant” left harbour

10.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

10.15pm: Lighter with lubricating oil came alongside

Number on sick list: 8

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6 April 1921

Portsmouth to Greenock and at Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

2.30: Completed embarking lubricating oil

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea

am: Embarking stores and provisions

am: Landed Dockyard party

10.0am: Arrived French fishery vessel “Quentin Roosevelt”

10.55am: Cast off. Proceeded as requisite for turning ship and passing out of harbour to Spithead

11.50am: Came to with Starboard anchor in No 11 berth, 16½ fathoms, veered 6 shackles

Anchor bearings Magnetic: Magnetic Hut N25W; Haslar Tower N3E; abeam Port, Horse Fort S58E

0.20pm: Oiler “Kimmerol” secured alongside

0.35pm: Oiler “Turmoil” secured alongside

pm: Embarking oil fuel

pm: Employed preparing for sea

4.0pm: Dockyard party returned

4.10pm: SS “Kimmerol” cast off

4.30pm: Completed embarking oil fuel. Received 1887 tons

4.40pm: SS “Turmoil” cast off

4.50pm: Hoisted in 2^nd picket boat

4.57pm: Weighed. Engines as requisite for turning ship

5.09pm: Proceeded 15 knots. Course as requisite for leaving Spithead by Nab Channel

5.49pm: Rounded Nab Tower

11.30pm: Portland Lt abeam

Number on sick list: 7

[French fishery vessel “Quentin Roosevelt”: At the end of 1919, the name “Quentin Roosevelt” was assigned to the French Fishery Protection Vessel “Flamant” (completed April 1918). Warship International, Volume 7;

International Naval Research Organization, 1970: page 422]

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7 April 1921

From Portsmouth to Greenock

Lat 51.05, Long -5.88

1.30am: Start Lt abeam 8.5 miles

8.48am: Lizard Lt abeam 3.8 miles

pm: Employed refitting and as requisite

2.49pm: The Smalls LH 93°

6.20pm: Arklow LV 310°

7.32pm: Codling LV 350°

Number on sick list: 7

True Bearing and Distance: The Smalls 011°, 41 miles

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8 April 1921

From Portsmouth to Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

0.30am: S Rock LV 340°

1.27am: Black Head 6°, Mull of Galloway 59°

3.05am: Corsewall Pt Lt 79°, Black Head Lt 129°

4.56am: Pladda Lt abeam

6.16am: Passed the Cumbraes

7.39am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 14 fathoms easing the anchor down to 7 fathoms, veered 8 shackles

At single anchor Tail of the Bank

Anchor bearings: NW Corner of Princes Pier (Lt) 174°, Whitefarland Pier 259°, Perch Rock 6°

am: Kept steam at 2½ hours’ notice

am: Hoisted out boats

am: Found at anchor HMS “Warspite” and destroyer “Wolsley”

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Landing parties at drill

9.45am: Arrived HM destroyers “Winchester”, “Ready”, “Rob Roy”, and “Rosalind”

10.40am: Arrived HM Sloops “Sherborne”, “Tring”, “Badminton”

11.15am: Arrived HM Submarine “K9”

11.25am: Arrived HM Sloop “Fermoy”

1.15pm: Hands employed scrubbing & holystoning decks. Landing parties to rifle drill, bayonet drill, etc

5.15pm: Arrived HM Sloop “Alresford”

6.0pm: Arrived HM TBDs “Veteran”, “Volunteer” and “Wolverine”. Colonel Rowland with Adjutant on board to see VA

6.25pm: Destroyer Captains on board for conference with VA

6.45pm: SNO Greenock visited VA

10.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: Barge moored up and drew fires. 1^st PB moored up but kept steam

Number on sick list: 7

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9 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

5.50am: Arrived HMS “Dragon”

7.15am: Arrived HMS “Resolution”

am: Field Gun’s Crew to drill

9.30am: Rear Adm Doughty (“Resolution”) on board to see VA

9.40am: Captain of “Dragon” on board

10.25am: RA “Resolution” left ship

10.55am: Captain of “Dragon” left ship

4.45pm: Worked Main Derrick. Hoisted Barge and 2^nd PB

9.0pm: 1^st PB moored up but kept steam all night

10.40pm: Drifter “Full Moon” arrived from Portland and secured alongside

Number on sick list: 10

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10 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.0am: SS “Tarantia” entered harbour

8.10am: Worked main derrick. Hoisted out 2^nd PB and barge

9.30am: Divisions. Captain’s Inspection. Divine Service

Lost overboard from 2^nd PB: 2 boathooks

4.35pm: Sent portable W/T to HMS “Wolsey”

5.0pm: Lieut Carr, RN, with 1 WO, 1 Mid and 46 men armed with rifles and 2 Lewis Guns landed to guard RNTF, Fort Matilda Pier, taking provisions, bedding, etc

5.50pm: HMS “Wolsey” left harbour with “Resolution” landing party and Lewis Guns

7.50pm: Landed 4000 rounds .303 (AB) ammunition at Fort Matilda Pier

9.10pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.20pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires; 2^nd PB moored but kept steam all night

10.40pm: HM Sloop “Carstairs” arrived

pm: Armed sentry posted on forecastle all night

Number on sick list: 11

[SS “Tarantia”: built 1911 as SS “Kirkfield”]

[RNTF: Royal Navy Torpedo Factory]

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11 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

am: Discharged 2 ratings (1 cot case) to hospital

9.05am: Division. Prayers. Landing parties to drill. Landed beef party and party to coal drifter “Full Moon”

10.30am: Landing parties secured. Hands employed as requisite. Royal Marine Detachment mustered with full marching order

10.50am: RA I (“Resolution”) came on board

11.40am: Left ship

am: HMS “Wolsey” secured alongside Starboard side

Noon: Beef party returned

Lost overboard from launch: One tarpaulin

1.05pm: HMS “Veteran” proceeded up harbour to Glasgow with RM Detachment from “Resolution”

1.15pm: HMS “Winchester” with RM Detachment from “Warspite”. Hands employed embarking beef and as necessary. Field Gun’s crews to drill

1.40pm: “Wolsey” cast off & proceeded up harbour to Glasgow with our RM detachment

2.15pm: 4 HM Sloops proceeded to Rothesay Dock Glasgow

3.0pm: HMS “Alresford” left harbour

5.0pm: HMS “Veteran” and “Winchester” returned & anchored

6.0pm: HMS “Wolsey” returned and anchored

6.45pm: Hoisted launch

7.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Barge moored up & drew fires

11.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and kept steam at 1 hour’s notice

Number on sick list: 11

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12 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

8.20am: Worked main derrick. Lowered launch and hoisted in 2^nd PB

9.05am: Divisions. Prayers. Landing parties to drill all the forenoon

am: Captain with Lieut Comm G landed to inspect armed party at Fort Matilda

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite. 6 seamen armed with rifles landed at Fort Matilda. Drifter “Full Moon” swung compasses

5.0pm: Col. Commanding Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders visited AC II

6.30pm: Hoisted launch

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. HMS “Wolverine” left for Bowling

9.15pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

10.50pm: 1^st PB moored up and kept steam at 1 hour’s notice

Number on sick list: 23

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13 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

8.20am: Hoisted out launch

10.15: AC II, RA I, and Captain of “Warspite” landed to visit Provost of Greenock

Lost overboard by accident: one paint brush. Also, steaming light from 1^st PB

0.30pm: VA returned on board

6.0pm: Hoisted launch

9.30pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

10.45pm: 1^st PB moored up and kept steam at ½ hour’s notice all night

Number on sick list: 23

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14 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

am: RC service held in Chapel Flat

8.20am: Lowered launch

9.05am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical Drill. Nos 3 & 5 companies of landing party to drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite

5.50pm: Small fire was discovered from secondary Batteries of “X” Turret, which was overcome

6.40pm: Hoisted in barge and launch

7.50pm: Drifter went inshore to moor up for night on account of weather

9.0pm: Rounds. Forecastle sentries placed

11.15pm: 1^st PB moored up and kept steam at 1 hour’s notice

Number on sick list: 18

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15 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

8.30am: Hoisted out launch and barge

10.40am: Captain of “Resolution” came on board to pay official call on AC II

11.40am: Captain of “Resolution” left ship

1.15pm: Hands employed holystoning decks and as necessary

3.45pm: Hoisted launch

4.0pm: Landed Libertymen & an electrical Party “G”. Evening Quarters

8.45pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

11.15pm: 1^st PB moored up

Number on sick list: 22

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16 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.15am: HMS “Ready” proceeded up river

8.35am: Worked main derrick. Hoisted out 2^nd PB

9.50am: Pay Sub Lieut Archer joined ship

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and washing down, etc

Lost overboard by accident: Pliers Patt 468 pairs, one

0.20pm: HMS “Ready” left harbour for Southampton

1.25pm: HMS “Veteran” left harbour

1.50pm: HMS “Alresford” & “Sherborne” left harbour

4.30pm: Electrical Party “G” from Glasgow returned on board, also boys’ recreational party

4.45pm: Landed ship’s patrol: 1 PO, 4 men with WO in charge

7.25pm: Libertymen returned; 2 absentees

8.50pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

10.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires. 2^nd PB moored up keeping steam

Number on sick list: 19

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17 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

9.30am: RC service held on board. RC Chaplain of HMS “Warspite” officiating. Divine Service

11.0am: HMS “Winchester”, “Rob Roy”, “Rosalind” sailed for Portsmouth

Noon: HMS “Carstairs” sailed

2.25pm: HMS “Wolsey” left harbour

7.50pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

8.50pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

pm: 1^st PB moored up keeping steam all night

Number on sick list: 13

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18 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

am: Hands employed scraping foremost funnel and as requisite

11.55am: HMS “Veteran” arrived

Noon: Lieut Mansfield DSC, RN, joined

1.15pm: Hands employed scraping foremost funnel and as necessary

pm: Sailed: HMS “Badminton” and “Tring”

9.0pm: Rounds. Posted forecastle security. Barge moored up and drew fires

9.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 18

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19 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.30am: Stokers No 1 Rifle Party to drill

8.20am: Worked MD. Hoisted out launch

8.35am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

10.20am: Water boat “Mellite” left ship

11.15am: Captains of HMS “Wolverine”, “Veteran” and “Volunteer” called on AC II

11.45am: Worked MD. Hoisted sailing pinnace

Noon: 3 destroyer Captains left ship

1.15pm: Landed football party

1.20pm: Stokers No 2 Rifle Party to drill

pm: Hands employed scraping funnels and as requisite

pm: Lieut-Comm(S) Finlayson, RN, joined ship as SSO.

pm: Midshipman Cuthbert, RN, left ship

pm: Diving Party examining propellers

pm: Lieut-Commander Boyd DSC, RN, left ship

6.15pm: Football party returned

6.40pm: Finished diving. Worked MD. In launch and sailing pinnace

9.45pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

10.30pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

pm: 2^nd PB keeping steam all night

Number on sick list: 16

[SSO: Squadron Signal Officer]

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20 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.30am: No 2 Stokers’ rifle party to drill

8.20am: Worked MD. Hoisted in 1^st PB Lowered launch

8.45am: Diving party and torpedo party to Fort Matilda

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Training classes and boys to instruction. “Y” turrets’ crew to drill. Remainder of hands employed as necessary

11.53am: Torpedo party returned

0.10pm: Diving party returned

pm: Lieut (S) G. Clayton, RN, (Late SSO) left ship

pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 19

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21 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.30am: Stokers’ No 3 rifle party to drill

8.45am: Landed 18 Torpedo Ratings to visit RNTF and sent Diving Party in Launch to Fort Matilda

9.05am: Divisions (with arms). Prayers. Landing parties to drill with rifles & bayonets

10.20am: Landing parties secured. Hands employed as requisite

10.45am: Captain of “Resolution” on board to see AC II

11.20am: Captain of “Resolution” left ship

11.50am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

1.15pm: Water boat “Mellite” cast off

2.40pm: Diving party returned and unrigged launch

6.30pm: Worked MD. Hoisted in launch

7.20pm: Libertymen returned. Barge moored up and drew fires

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 10

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22 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.30am: Stokers’ No 4 rifle party to drill

8.20am: Worked MD. Lowered launch

am: Drifter coaling to full stowage capacity

am: Hands employed holystoning UD and scraping fore funnel. Boys to instruction

10.0am: Drifter “Full Moon” returned from coaling from collier “Frances Duncan”

11.50am: Lieut Lordon RMLI & 4 marines on board to draw money for detachment

0.45pm: Hands to fortnightly payment. Hands employed holystoning UD and as requisite. Boys to instruction

3.0pm: Landed football parties

5.15pm: Puffer “Electric Light” alongside

5.35pm: Puffer “Electric Light” cast off

pm: Football parties retuned

6.30pm: Worked MD. Hoisted launch

7.25pm: Libertymen and patrol returned (1 absentee)

7.50pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up, keeping steam all night

Number on sick list: 11

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23 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.35am: Water boat “Mellite” alongside

7.0am: Coaling party with Lieut in charge to collier “Frances Duncan”

8.20am: Water boat “Mellite” cast off

9.40am: Worked MD. Lowered launch

0.55pm: Coaling party returned

2.0pm: Landed ship’s football party

9.0pm: Rounds. Barge moored up and drew fires

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 16

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24 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

3.20am: Dispatch Rider on board with Dispatches for VA

6.0am: Hands scrubbing decks and cleaning ship

9.30am: Divine Service. RC church on board, RC Chaplain of HMS “Warspite” officiating

10.0am: Landed Wesleyan & Presbyterian Church parties

Noon: Church parties returned on board

Lost overboard: Steaming light of 1^st PB

pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.0pm: Rounds. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.25pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 12

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25 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.45am: Party of 3 Ratings left ship for Glasgow to attend ceremony of Worcestershire Regiment to commemorate landing on the West Beach at Gallipoli

am: Hands employed painting fore funnel, and preparing paint work for painting ship

am: Acting GL II (for) training classes to instruction

1.15pm: Hands employed painting fore funnel as weather permitted; preparing paintwork for painting. Boys’ seamanship training class to instruction

3.0pm: Water boat secured alongside

pm: Landed football party

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants No 40 and 41. Landed libertymen

4.30pm: Water boat cast off. 1 CPO joined ship from Devonport

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Barge moored up and drew fires

9.0pm: Rounds. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

10.15pm: 1^st PB moored up and kept steam all night

Number on sick list: 11

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26 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

8.45am: Landed beef party. 1 LS and 8 hands in drifter

am: Hands employed painting and scraping funnels and as requisite

10.30am: Church of England Chaplains of “Warspite” and “Resolution” to see VA. Eng Captain on board

11.0am: Beef party returned and cleared drifter

Noon: C of E Chaplains and Eng Captain left ship

pm: Hands employed as requisite. Painting and scraping funnels

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 42

7.30pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

9.0pm: Rounds. Barge moored up and drew fires

10.10pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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27 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting down aloft. Daily Routine

Noon: Water boat came alongside

7.35pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

8.0pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

10.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 19

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28 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Daily Routine and painting down from aloft

8.10am: Hands employed painting ship and scraping after funnel

9.30am: Carried out concentration exercise with HMS “Warspite”

1.15pm: Hands employed painting ship. Landed officers’ cricket team. Barge drew fires. Borrowed Barge from HMS “Resolution”. Landed football party

4.20pm: Worked Main Derrick. Hoisted in barge for cleaning boilers. “Resolution’s” Barge is now in use for VA

8.10pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires. Libertymen returned

11.15pm: 1^st PB moored up but kept steam all night. CPO and PO libertymen returned

Number on sick list: 16

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29 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

8.30am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

am: OS and boys training classes to instruction. Remainder of hands painting ship and scraping where necessary. Landed beef party

10.30am: Water boat left ship

Noon: Beef party returned

1.15pm: Hands employed painting ship

pm: 1 Leading Stoker rejoined ship from hospital

8.0pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.0pm: Rounds. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 10

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30 April 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

2.40am: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

am: Carried out Saturday routine on Mess Decks and Upper Deck

1.15pm: Port Watch employed cleaning ship and painting where necessary

1.30pm: Party of Sea Cadets on board

2.15pm: Eng Captain Birmingham, RN, on board to see VA on taking up appointment as SEO

3.15pm: Eng Captain Birmingham left ship

3.30pm: Party of Sea Cadets left ship

8.15pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 10

[SEO: Squadron Engineer Officer]

LOGS FOR MAY 1921

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1 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Sunday Routine. White Caps Worn

9.30am: Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church Parties. Divine Service. RC Church on board. RC Chaplain at HMS “Warspite” officiating. RCs from ships in company on board

10.45am: Divisions. RC church parties left ship

11.0am: Commander inspected armed party at Fort Matilda

0.10pm: Wesleyans and Presbyterians returned

9.25pm: Libertymen and Patrol returned. Barge moored up and drew fires

10.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

pm: 2^nd PB kept steam all night as despatch boat

11.20pm: CPO and PO Libertymen returned

Number on sick list: 16

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2 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.0am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

8.45am: Water boat left ship

am: Hands employed as requisite. Painting and scraping where necessary. Training classes to instruction

7.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew firs

9.15pm: Barge moored up and drew fires. Libertymen returned

10.50pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 16

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3 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

0.53am: Despatch Boat alongside with despatch for Admiral

am: Re-organisation of AF comes into force. Vice-Admiral Sir W. C. M. Nicholson flies his flag as ACI

am: Hands employed painting after funnel and as requisite. Training classes to Instruction

am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

1.15pm: Water boat “Mellite” cast off

8.30pm: Barge moored up and drew fires. Closed B & C doors

9.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

10.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 16

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4 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

am: RC Church on board in Chapel Flat

am: Landing parties (by Companies) to small arm drill

10.10am: Return arms. Hands employed as requisite. Training classes to instruction

Lost by accident overboard: keys for distributing box Patt 559: 2 in number

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Articles of War, Quarterly Court Martial Returns, and Warrant No 43

6.0pm: Discharged 1 AB to RN Detention Barracks, Portsmouth

7.45pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

pm: Returned HMS “Resolution’s” Barge

pm: 2^nd PB keeping steam all night as despatch boat

Number on sick list: 14

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5 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

8.20am: Worked main derrick. Hoisted out barge. Spread QD awning

am: Hands employed painting funnels and preparing for dressing ship

10.50am: Captain of HMS “Warspite” on board to see ACI

0.21pm: Captain of HMS “Warspite” left ship

1.30pm: Landed football parties, and officers’ cricket team

2.0pm: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

3.10pm: Water boat “Mellite” cast off

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Barge moored up and drew fires

10.0pm: 1^st and 2^nd PB’s moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 17

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6 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

8.0am: Dressed ship over-all, anniversary of HM King George V’s Accession to the Throne

8.45am: Landed beef party in drifter

9.30am: Employed as requisite. Holystoning Upper Deck

11.45am: Divisions. (Officers in No 4 dress)

Noon: Fired Royal Salute of 21 guns

0.10pm: Dispersed

1.30pm: Hands employed holystoning Upper Deck

8.50pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.08pm: (Sunset). Undressed ship. Rounds

9.30pm: Libertymen returned (4 absentees)

pm: 2^nd PB kept steam all night as despatch boat

11.10pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 16

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7 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Hands scrubbing Upper Deck with sand

6.25am: Drifter left for Glasgow

11.15am: Drifter returned with RM detachment for payment and to re-kit, etc

0.50pm: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

1.50pm: Party of 6 ratings to concert in “Warspite”

3.30pm: RM detachment left ship to return to Glasgow in drifter

pm: 2 Absentees returned on board

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Drifter returned from Glasgow

10.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

pm: 1^st PB kept steam all night as despatch boat

11.0pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 16

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8 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

am: Wesleyan & Presbyterian church parties landed. VA visited “Resolution” to inspect ship’s company

10.15am: Divine Service. RCs to “Warspite”

11.55am: Church Parties returned

pm: Lowered 1^st cutter

pm: 2 Absentees returned on board

7.05pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

7.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted 1^st cutter

11.30pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 17

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9 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Scrubbed UD with sand and holystoning

7.45am: Drifter with sanding party left ship

8.10am: Worked main derrick. Hoisted in 2^nd PB

11.45am: Sanding party in drifter returned

2.20pm: Water boat secured alongside

3.0pm: Landed football party

3.30pm: Water boat left ship

11.40pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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10 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

am: 1 Ldg Seaman, 1 Ldg Tel and 1 AB joined from HMS “Veteran” for medical attention

am: Hands employed as requisite. Training classes to instruction. 15” Concentration Party to drill

0.10pm: 12 RM Musicians returned to ship from detachment landed at Govan

pm: Hands employed rigging QD for officers’ dance, and as requisite. Training classes to instruction

1.20pm: Landed ship’s company cricket teams

2.35pm: HMS “Volunteer” drew 1 month’s stores from ship

3.15pm: Landed football party

5.0pm: Football party retuned

7.0pm: Cricket teams returned on board

pm: Held Officers’ dance on Quarter Deck from 9.0pm to 2.0am

Number on sick list: 21

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11 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

2.20am: Guests left ship from Officers’ dance

3.15am: MB and barge moored up and drew fires

3.30am: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

am: Landed Party Companies to Small Arm drill. Ord Seamen’s educational test held on board

2.20pm: 1 Admiral’s Steward joined ship

3.10pm: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

4.15pm: Water boat “Mellite” cast off

7.50pm: HMS “Wolsey”, “Sharpshooter”, “Tarpon”, “Rosalind” and “Sabre” arrived and anchored

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Barge moored up and drew fires

9.30pm: Libertymen returned. 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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12 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

2.50am: Motor Boat moored up

5.55am: HMS “Fermoy” arrived

am: Drifter “Full Moon” left ship to coal

am: Firing torpedoes at anchor

am: 15” Concentration Party to drill

11.50am: Drifter “Full Moon” returned from coaling

2.0pm: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

4.15pm: Water boat “Mellite” left ship

8.45pm: MB moored up

9.0pm: Rounds. Barge moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 19

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13 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

am: Landed beef party in drifter

8.20am: Worked main derrick. Hoisted out 2^nd PB. Hoisted in Motor Boat

am: Hands employed holystoning UD and as requisite. Gunnery training classes to instruction

am: Fired 2 torpedoes for practice from after submerged flat

11.30: Beef party returned in drifter

am: Board of Officers consisting of Captain, SSO, and Lieut-Comm “N” of “Resolution” assembled on board at 9.30 to examine Lieut RN in signals, as candidate for qualification for “N” duties

11.0am: Board dispersed

(In accordance with Regulations laid down in KR & AI)

1.20pm: Hands employed holystoning UD, striking down torpedoes and clearing drifter of fresh provisions

pm: Read Warrants No 44 & 45

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Barge moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

pm: 2^nd PB keeping steam all night as despatch boat

Number on sick list: 20

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14 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Scrubbing decks, etc

6.40am: Arrived “Alresford” and was visited by Officer of Guard

0.30pm: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 46, 47, 48, and 49

6.0pm: Despatch Rider on board with despatches for VA, etc

9.0pm: Rounds. Barge and 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

11.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 16

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15 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian church parties. RCs to “Warspite”

10.10am: Divine Service conducted by Chaplain of “Resolution”

11.50am: Church parties returned

Lost overboard by accident: One squeegee

20.30pm: Closed B & C doors. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

pm: 1^st PB and barge moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 12

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16 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

Anchor bearings: Customs House Steeple S3E (Mag); [Cross] Church S39E (Mag); abeam Starboard, Gourock Pier S78½E (Mag); Flag Staff on Golf Course Greenock S70½E (Mag)

6.0am: Worked MD. Hoisted out motor boat and hoisted in 1^st PB Hands cleaning ship

6.50am: Let go Port anchor and veered to 8 shackles of cable

6.52am: Weighed Starboard anchor

11.10am: Sent anchor, 12 cwt, to HSM “Wolsey”

No leave to men detailed for No 5 Company who were ordered to stand by ready for landing

pm: Hands make and mend clothes, being Whit Monday (Bank Holiday)

8.45pm: MB and barge moored up and drew fires

pm: 2^nd PB kept steam all night as despatch boat

9.35pm: Libertymen and patrol returned (4 absentees)

Number on sick list: 12

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17 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.40am: Puffer “Electric Light” and water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

8.15am: “Electric Light” and “Mellite” left ship

9.45am: Carried out concentration exercise

Hammer, chipping, 1lb, one in number lost overboard by accident

3.0pm: Landed football party

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. MB and barge moored up and drew fires. Held RC Service in Chapel flat

11.10pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 11

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18 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

8.30am: Rigged awning curtains, etc for ship’s company dance

9.10am: Drifter towing ship’s stern – swung ship for adjustment of Standard Compass. Hands employed as requisite. Gunnery training classes at instruction

1.0pm: Divers to clear drifter’s propeller, which became foul in operation of towing for swinging ship. Landed Libertymen & Officers’ Cricket team

pm: Midshipmen King, Jenkins and Harris, RN, joined ship. Midshipman Quicke, RN, rejoined ship from sick leave

4.20pm: Water boat secured alongside

6.0pm: Water boat left ship

8.30pm: Ship’s Company dance held on board from 9.0pm to 11.30pm

9.15pm: MB and Barge moored up and drew fires

11.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 18

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19 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

10.40am: Captains of HMS “Resolution” and “Warspite” on board to visit VA

am: Constructor-Lieut Hatchard, RN, joined ship

0.10pm: Captains of HMS “Resolution” and “Warspite” left ship

pm: 2 Absentees returned on board under escort

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Barge and MB moored up and drew fires

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up, but kept steam all night as despatch boat

Number on sick list: 15

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20 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

7.30am: Constructor- Lieut S.I. Hill, RN, left ship

8.30am: Landed 4 companies with arms for Route March. Landed beef party. Remainder of hands employed as requisite

10.0am: ACI visited HMS “Resolution”

11.0am: ACI returned on board with Captain of “Resolution” to see Plotting House and Arrangements connected therewith

11.30am: Captain of “Resolution” left. Beef Party returned

Noon: Landing parties returned from Route March

pm: Mate (E), Mr Forsyth, RN, joined ship

0.45pm: Hands mustered for fortnight payment

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants Nos 50 and 51

4.25pm: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

5.50pm: Water boat “Mellite” left ship

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Barge moored up and drew fires

9.15pm: MB moored up

11.50pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 15

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21 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.30am: Steam in 2^nd PB and Barge

9.15am: Worked MD. Hoisted out 1^st PB and hoisted in motor boat

Lost overboard by accident: watering funnel, 1 in number when watering 2^nd PB

1.45pm: Sent Band to HMS “Resolution”

3.30pm: Sent party of 8 ratings to concert at HMS “Warspite”

pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted launch

8.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

9.25pm: Libertymen returned. 4 absentees

11.20pm: CPO and PO libertymen returned, also 4 absentees

Number on sick list: 16

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22 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

1.45am: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

4.30am: 2^nd PB lit fires. Steam in 1^st PB by 08.00

9.15am: Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties. Divisions. Captain’s Inspection

10.30am: Divine Service

11.55am: Church parties returned

9.0pm: Rounds. Barge moored up and drew fires

10.50pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires. 1^st PB keeping steam all night as despatch boat

Number on sick list: 16

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23 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

5.40am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.45am: Water boat secured alongside

8.45am: Drifter left ship with sanding party

9.05am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Hands employed as requisite. Training classes to instruction. 13 Boys joined ship from HMS “Monarch”

11.30am: Sanding party retuned in drifter

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 52. Landed libertymen

6.10pm: 1 AB discharged to RN detention barracks, Portsmouth, under escort

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. No 5 landing party fell in to muster arms and kit, etc

9.30pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

10.15pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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24 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

4.50am: 1^st PB lit fires

5.30am: 2^nd PB and barge lit fires

6.45am: Worked MD. Hoisted out sailing pinnace

am: Landed beef party in launch

8.10am: No 5 Company Lt O’Conor, RN, in command, left ship in drifter for Rothesay Docks

8.20am: Diving party in pinnace working about submerged torpedo tubes

9.30am: Carried out 15” concentration exercise. Remainder of hands as requisite

10.50am: After submerged torpedo tubes crews to drill. Beef party retuned in launch with fresh provisions

1.0pm: Landed cricket party to Helensburgh. Drifter returned from Rothesay Docks

1.15pm: Diving party working about torpedo tubes, examining sluices, etc. remainder of hands employed as necessary. Training classes to instruction

3.0pm: Diving completed

3.45pm: Worked MD. Hoisted in sailing pinnace

6.45pm: Eng-Lieut Hunter, RN, left ship

7.30pm: Cricket party returned

9.0pm: Rounds. 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

9.30pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

10.35pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 13

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25 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

5.0am: 1^st PB lit fires

6.30am: 2^nd PB and barge lit fires

7.30am: Landed Sanding Party

7.35am: Water boat secured alongside

8.45am: Water boat left ship

am: Small Arm companies to drill

am: Hands employed as requisite and preparing to dress ship, etc

6.30pm: Arrived HM S/M “K 9”

pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

8.50pm: Held RC Service in Chapel flat

10.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

pm: 1^st PB keeping steam all night as dispatch boat

Number on sick list: 24

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26 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

5.45am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.30am: Drifter employed towing ships stern to swing ship for Deviations of Standard Compass

7.0am: Completed

8.0am: Dressed ship overall for HM the Queen’s Birthday

9.15am: Divisions. Prayers. Hands employed as necessary. Training classes to instruction. Carried out 15” concentration exercise. Drifter “Full Moon” left ship to coal 13 tons

10.0am: Captain of HM S/M “K 9” on board to see ACI

10.45am: Left ship

11.50am: Drifter “Full Moon” returned to ship, having completed with coal

11.50am: Divisions (Officers in No 4 dress)

Noon: Fired a Royal Salute of 21 guns. Guard and Band paraded, etc

pm: Rigged awning curtains on QD

3.10pm: Landed football party

6.0pm: Football party returned

9.0pm: Rounds. 2^nd PB moored up & drew fires

9.40pm (Sunset): Undressed ship

11.50pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 16

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27 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

1.45am: Barge moored up and drew fires

5.30am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and holystoning UD Daily routine. Barge lit fires

6.30am: 1^st PB lit fires

7.40am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

8.30am: Water boat “Mellite” left ship

1.15pm: Hands employed holystoning UD and as necessary

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 53. Libertymen landed

9.45pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 15

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28 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

0.10am: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

0.30am: Barge moored up and drew fires

5.30am: 1^st PB lit fires

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Scrubbing UD with sand

6.30am: Barge and 2^nd PB lit fires

8.30am: Divisions. Aired night clothing

9.0am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

10.15am: Water boat left ship

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 54. Landed libertymen

pm: 4 Midshipmen RAN joined, Midshipmen Barwood, Nichols, Birrel and Read

9.45pm:1^st PB moored up and drew fires. 2^nd PB keeping steam all night as despatch boat

9.45pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

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29 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

5.0am: 1^st PB lit fires

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Saturday Routine. Barge lit fires

9.30am: Divisions. Held RC Service in Chapel Flat. Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian church parties

10.30am: Divine Service

11.50am: Church parties returned

1.15pm: Lowered 1^st Cutter

6.50pm: Hoisted 1^st Cutter

8.15pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 6

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30 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

0.15am: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

4.30am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.30am: 1^st PB and barge lit fires

8.20am: Worked MD. Hoisted in launch. Sanding party left ship in drifter

11.15am: Drifter returned with sand

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite and clearing drifter of sand

2.0pm: Drifter “Whirlpool” left for Portsmouth

5.30pm: Landed “Palmer Trophy” Bayonet team to proceed to London for Royal Tournament at Olympia. Discharged 1 boy from HM Navy

7.15pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

8.0pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.30pm: Libertymen returned. 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 9

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31 May 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

5.30am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.45am: 1^st PB and barge lit fires

am: Lowered 2^nd Gig. HMS “Badminton” and “Tring” arrived from Glasgow and proceeded to sea

7.0am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

8.15am: Water boat “Mellite” left ship

pm: Hands make and mend clothes, being the 5^th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland

4.30pm: Landed libertymen. 1^st PB with skiff in tow left ship to examine mine washed ashore at Dunoon

4.50pm: Hoisted 2^nd Gig

pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

pm: 2^nd PB keeping steam all night as despatch boat

Number on sick list: 8

LOGS FOR JUNE 1921

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1 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

0.40am: Barge moored up and drew fires

am: Held Divine Service on board

6.30am: 1^st PB lit fires

8.30am: Worked MD. Hoisted in Barge and out launch. Borrowed barge from HMS “Resolution”

9.15am: Divisions. Prayers. Carpenters to drill with arms

11.30am: Professors Barr and Stroud arrived on board to inspect Gunnery control arrangements, etc

1.0pm: Landed Libertymen. Lowered 2^nd Cutter

2.0pm: Professors Barr and Stroud left ship

3.0pm: Oiler “Birchol” secured alongside. Oiling ship

4.30pm: Oiler “Birchol” left ship. Landed Libertymen

6.45pm: Hoisted 2^nd Cutter

7.30pm: Landed Band and Libertymen for ship’s company dance ashore at Greenock

Special leave to men attending Ship’s Company dance ashore

pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

11.45pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 5

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2 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

1.0am: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

2.30am: Libertymen and Band from Ship’s Company dance returned in drifter

5.40am: Lit fires in 1^st PB

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for coaling

6.50am: Lit fires in 2^nd PB

6.50am: Barge lit fires

6.30am: Coaling party to breakfast

7.30am: Collier “Frances Duncan” secured alongside port side. Starboard watch employed coaling ship

9.0am: Held Ord Seamen’s Educational Test for AB on board

9.45am: Carried out Concentration Exercise. Coaled 70 tons, and drifter “Full Moon” 6 tons

10.40am: Finished coaling ship

11.0am: Collier left ship

Noon: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

pm: Landed Officers’ cricket team

1.20pm: Water boat “Mellite” left ship

3.15pm: Landed Topmen’s football team

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Barge moored up and drew fires, also 2^nd PB and 20.50

9.25pm: Libertymen returned: 5 absentees

11.30pm: CPO and PO libertymen and 5 absentees returned

Number on sick list: 11

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3 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

0.50am: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

4.30am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.30am: Lit fires in 1^st PB and Barge

8.0am: Dressed ship over all, being the occasion of HM the King’s birthday

am: Hands employed holystoning UD and as requisite

11.50am: Divisions (Officers’ No 4 dress)

Noon: Fired Royal Salute of 21 guns

pm: Landed Officers’ cricket team

1.0pm: Hands mustered for fortnightly payment

3.30pm: Hands employed as requisite and holystoning UD Training classes to instruction

3.15pm: Landed 2 POs and 2 Leading Seamen to Rothesay Dock Guard

6.30pm: Optional bathing

8.0pm: Concert Party from ashore gave performance to ship’s company on Upper Deck

8.45pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.30pm: Libertymen and patrol returned: 5 absentees. Landed Concert party

9.54pm: Sunset. Undressed ship

10.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires. 1^st PB keeping steam all night as despatch boat

11.20pm: CPO and PO libertymen returned, also 5 absentees

Number on sick list: 9

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4 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship, etc. 2^nd PB lit fires

6.30am: Barge lit fires

7.30am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

8.0am: Dressed ship over all being the official celebration of HM the King’s Birthday

am: Hoisted in kedge anchor returned from HMS “Wolsey”. Carried out Saturday routine on mess decks and cleaning ship generally

10.30am: Sailed HMS “Sharpshooter”, “Sable”, “Rosalind”, “Tarpon”

am: Captain of HMS “Mistley” visited ACI

11.50am: Divisions (Officers’ No 4 dress)

11.50am: Sailed HMS “Wolverine”, “Volunteer”, and “Veteran”, S/M “K9”

Noon: Fired Royal Salute of 21 guns

1.0pm: Landed libertymen and ship’s company cricket teams. 1 AB rejoined ship from RN detention Barracks, Portsmouth

1.50pm: Sailed HMS “Wolsey”

3.45pm: 1 AB discharged to Rothesay Docks guard

5.30pm: Optional bathing. Sailed HMS “Mistley” with mails

6.45pm: Sailed HM Sloop “Fermoy”

7.55pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

9.55pm: Sunset. Undressed ship

11.30pm: Libertymen returned. 13 absentees

Midnight: Barge moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

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5 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

1.30am: 11 absentees returned. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

5.50am: 1^st PB lit fires

6.0am: Barge and 2^nd PB lit fires

9.15am: RCs to HMS “Resolution”

9.45am: Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian church parties

10.20am: Divine Service

Noon: Church parties returned on board

1.0pm: Landed libertymen. Lowered 1^st Cutter

8.30pm: Hoisted 1^st Cutter. Closed B & C doors. Launch moored up

9.0pm: Rounds. Barge moored up and drew fires

9.30pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

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6 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Lit fires in Barge and 1^st PB

8.20am: Worked MD. Hoisted out Motor Boat. Hoisted in 2^nd PB and Launch

am: Boys sanding party left ship in drifter

am: Boys sanding party returned

Nippers, End Cutting, pairs 1, lost overboard by accident

pm: Cleared drifter of sand

5.15pm: Drifter “Full Moon” proceeded to collier “Frances Duncan” to complete with coal to full storage capacity

6.0pm: Optional bathing

7.25pm: Drifter “Full Moon” returned complete with coal. Landed patrol

8.50pm: MB moored up

9.30pm: Libertymen & 1 absentee (since Sat 4^th Inst) returned inboard. 6 absentees, also patrol

10.0pm: Barge moored up and drew fires. 1^st PB keeping steam all night as despatch boat

11.05pm: Sailed collier “Frances Duncan”

11.30pm: CPO and PO libertymen & 5 absentees returned

Number on sick list: 12

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7 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Barge lit fires

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Daily Routine and painting ship’s side

6.30am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

8.0am: Water boat left ship

8.30am: Landed party to draw fresh provisions. Hands employed painting ship’s sides

11.10am: Provision party returned

Lost overboard by accident: 3/8” tap, one in number

1.15pm: Hands employed painting ship’s sides and training classes to instruction

pm: Arrived HM Sloop “Mistley”

2.0pm: HMS “Mistley” proceeded up River Clyde

3.05pm: Landed Boys’ Football team

6.30pm: Worked Main Derrick. Hoisted out Launch

8.10pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

10.35pm: RN guard from Rothesay Docks returned on board in drifter

11.35pm: Launch and 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

11.55pm: Motor Boat moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 10

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8 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Lit fires in barge and 1^st PB. Worked MD. In Launch and lowered 2^nd Gig

8.45am: Divisions. Prayers. Small Arm companies to drill with arms

1.30pm: Sub-Lieut Bruford RN joined ship for “E” duties. Lowered 1^st Cutter. Landed Ship’s Company cricket teams

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Ship’s Company cricket teams returned on board

8.45pm: Hoisted 1^st Cutter and 2^nd Gig

pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

10.40pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

pm: Motor Boat moored up

Number on sick list: 14

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9 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Barge and 1^st PB lit fires

am: Lowered 2^nd Gig

7.30am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

8.30am: Water boat left ship

9.30am: Concentration parties to drill. Training classes to instruction. Drifter left ship with Boys’ sanding party

Noon: Sanding party returned in drifter

4.05pm: Arrived HMS “Mistley”. Landed libertymen

7.20pm: Landed patrol. Hoisted 2^nd Gig. Triced up accommodation ladder port side & generally secured for rough weather

pm: Experienced gale and a heavy sea

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Barge and MB proceeded in shore to moor up for night on account of weather

pm: 1^st PB keeping steam all night as despatch boat, and moored up astern

11.30pm: CPO and PO libertymen returned. Drifter proceeded in shore to moor up for night

Number on sick list: 11

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10 June 1921

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

6.0am: Worked MD. Out launch

7.0am: Drifter, barge and motor boat returned to ship, having moored up inshore for the night on account of weather

8.45am: Beef party left ship

9.30am: Hands employed holystoning UD and as necessary. Torpedomen to rifle drill

10.20am: Lieut Burnie RN joined ship. Sailed HMS “Mistley”

11.40am: Beef party returned

5.10pm: Arrived HMS “Dragon” at Tail of Bank with RM Detachment from Glasgow

pm: Embarked RM Detachment

9.30pm: Libertymen returned. Sailed HMS “Dragon”

Number on sick list: 3

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11 June 1921

From Greenock to Portsmouth

Lat 55.97, Long -4.8

1.30am: Motor Boat moored up

1.45am: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

2.15am: Barge moored up and drew fires

am: 1^st PB and Barge lit fires

8.35am: Water boat “Mellite” secured alongside

9.0am: Water boat “Mellite” left ship

9.15am: Furled QD awning

0.10pm: Fort Matilda guard returned

1.05pm: Sailed tender “Full Moon”

1.20pm: Landed men proceeding on long leave for Scotland

5.30pm: Arrived HM destroyers “Tyrian” and “Turquoise”

pm: Employed hoisting in boats and preparing for sea

6.45pm: Embarked 21 marines for passage to Portsmouth

8.0pm: Sent Barge to “Resolution”

8.15pm: Weighed

9.06pm: Proceeded as requisite for leaving anchorage in Company “Warspite”

9.41pm: Received to 10 knots. Streamed Paravanes

10.35pm: Passed Little Cumbrae LH

Number on sick list: 2

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12 June 1921

From Greenock to Portsmouth

Lat 52.7, Long -5.5

0.20am: Pladda Lt 315°, Ailsa Craig Lt 217°

2.01am: Corsewall Pt Lt 96°, Black Head Lt 157°

4.09am: Skulmartin LV 281°, South Rock LV 212°

8.50am: Assumed open order

9.0 to 10.0am: Exercised Lower Conning Tower steering

10.0 to 10.30am: Exercised B steering system

10.30 to 11.0am: Exercised Y steering system

11.0am: Connected up X steering system

1.0pm: Passed tender “Full Moon”

2.30pm: Reverted to A steering system. “Warspite” proceeded to open for range keeping exercise. Reduced to 12½ knots

3.0 to 4.0pm: Took series of soundings to test Sealax tubes

5.0pm: Commenced range keeping exercise

5.42pm: Discontinued ditto. Shaped course 190°

5.45pm: Smalls LH 90°, 1.1 miles. “Warspite” resuming station astern

8.0pm: “Warspite” in station. Increased to 13 knots

Number on sick list: 2

True Bearing and Distance: Smalls 185°, 63 miles

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13 June 1921

From Greenock to Portsmouth

Lat 50.33, Long -2.53

0.00 to 1.0am: Sounding every 15 minutes

0.07am: Sighted Pendeen Lt 148°

0.53am: Sighted Longships Lt 147°

3.10am: Sighted Lizard Lt 048°

am: “Warspite” parted company

8.41am: Start LH abeam

am: Employed refitting and as requisite

1.21pm: Tripped paravanes

1.44pm: Streamed second pair of ditto

2.12pm: Tripped ditto

pm: Employed preparing for entering harbour and as requisite

3.09pm: St Catherine’s LH 24°, Needles 314°

4.0pm: Course as requisite for entering Spithead

4.30pm: Rounded Nab Tower

5.23pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 14 fathoms, veered 8 shackles

pm: Landed libertymen is shore tug

pm: Reverted to 4 hours' notice for steam

6.35pm: Oiler “Kimmerol” secured alongside Starboard side

pm: Pumped out 780 tons oil fuel

At single anchor No XI Berth Spithead

Anchor bearings: Magnetic Hut 320½°; Haslar water tower 346°; abeam Starboard, Spit Fort 035°

10.50pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.05pm: Oiler “Kimmerol” left ship

Number on sick list: 1

True Bearing and Distance: St Catherine’s LH 73°, 49 miles

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14 June 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

4.0am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.30am: Barge lit fires

7.55am: Ammunition lighter “Sepoy” secured alongside

8.05am: Water boat “Pelter” secured alongside

8.30am: Worked MD. Hoisted out barge

am: Hands employed discharging ammunition and as requisite

9.0am: Water boat left ship

9.45am: Admiralty Trawler alongside and discharged RMA and RMLI ratings in her to RN Barracks, under command of Captain Lushington & Lieut Lordon RMLI. Discharged 7 ratings to Hospital

10.15am: HMS “Argus” weighed and proceeded

11.35am:1 Art Eng & 21 ER ratings lent from “Malaya” on board, also ratings lent from HMS “Queen Elizabeth”

Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am (i.e. Arrival of Liberty Boat)

2.0pm: Ammunition lighter left ship

pm: Lowered 2^nd Gig

5.40pm: Arrived HMS “Argus” and anchored

7.40pm: Barge proceeded in shore and moored up for night

9.45pm: Hoisted 2^nd Gig

11.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 11

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15 June 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

3.25am: Drifter “Full Moon” arrived from Greenock and secured alongside

4.30am: Lit fires in 2^nd PB

am: Captain proceeded on long leave

9.0am: Captain of HMS “Argus” on board

9.20am: Captain of HMS “Argus” left ship

9.50am: HMT “James Chapman” secured alongside

10.25am: “James Chapman” left ship with libertymen proceeding on 14 days’ long leave

11.50am: 14 ratings joined ship lent from “Q.E.”

am: 2^nd group of long leave libertymen left ship (noon)

am: 4/5 Ship’s Company and Officers proceeded on 14 days’ long leave as from noon

9.10pm: Barge proceeded in shore to moor up

11.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 2

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16 June 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

5.0am: Lit fires in 2^nd PB

0.25pm: HMS “Sable” fired torpedo at ship for experimental purposes and hit at 151 station

6.0pm: Barge proceeded in shore to moor up

11.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 2

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17 June 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

4.45am: Lit fires in 2^nd PB

6.30am: Landed provisioning party

5.50pm: 3 ABs joined ship

8.0pm: Barge moored inshore

11.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 1

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18 June 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

4.45am: 2^nd PB lit fires

10.45am: Returned barge to HMS “Malaya” and “Barham’s” barge returned to ship after repairs in Dockyard

am: Struck Flag of ACI who proceeded on leave

pm: Barge moored up inshore

11.50pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 1

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19 June 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

05.30: Lit fires in 2^nd PB

08.30: HMRY “Victoria & Albert” proceeded to the Westward

pm: Captain returned from long leave for the purpose of taking ship up Portsmouth Harbour

18.00: Steaming party arrived on board from HMS “Malaya”

23.30: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 0

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20 June 1921

At Spithead and Portsmouth

Lat 50.75, Long -1.1

5.0am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.0am: Prepared for getting ship under weigh

6.30am: 2^nd PB proceeded up harbour to moor up

7.15am: Shortened in to 3 shackles on Starboard anchor

7.30am: Special sea duty men

8.0am: Weighed Starboard anchor

8.15am: Let go Starboard anchor. Veered to 6 shackles

11.25am: Shortened to 3 shackles

0.15pm: Weighed Starboard anchor

pm: Ship proceeded up Portsmouth harbour. Course and speed as requisite

1.20pm: Secured alongside North Slip Jetty

2.0pm: Lt. A. E. Thompson, RN, joined ship

3.0pm: Hands employed rigging fire hoses, etc

5.0pm: Exercised fire quarters. Captain proceeded on long leave

11.30pm: Guard boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 0

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21 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Alongside North Slip Jetty

9.10am: HMS “Canterbury” secured alongside Port side

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite. 1 Signal Rating joined ship from RNB.

1.50pm: HMS “Canterbury” cast off. 1 Sto PO joined ship from HMS “Fisgard”

2.15pm: Colours half masted

3.15pm: Re-hoisted colours

4.0pm: Oil lighter alongside with lubrication oil. Landed Libertymen

5.0pm: Exercised fire quarters

11.0pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 1

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22 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship & clearing lighter X134, who secured alongside. Libertymen returned

7.50am: Dressed ship with masthead flags

Noon: Ships in stream fired 21 gun salute

2.30pm: Store lighter X134 cast off

5.0pm: Exercised fire quarters

11.04pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 0

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23 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands employed striking down stores

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite. Embarked 1200 gals lubricating oil

7.45am: Major RE Kilbert DSO RMA joined ship

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.10pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 0

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24 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.50am: HMS “Assistance” proceeded out of harbour

8.0am: Coaled WR & WO’s Galleys

2.0pm: 1 PO joined ship from HMS “Vernon”

3.10pm: HMRY “Victoria and Albert” entered harbour

5.0pm: HMTBDs “Spencer”, “Vectis”, and “Winchelsea” secured alongside

5.30pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.03pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 0

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25 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.0am: Carried out Saturday Routine on Mess Decks

am: Landed Libertymen (11.45)

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

7.40pm: Lieut Gumm RMLI joined ship

pm: Experienced thunderstorm

11.0pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 0

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26 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Saturday Routine

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.10pm: Guard Boat passed & was hailed

Number on sick list: 0

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27 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: HMS “Ready”, “Vortigen”, “Sharpshooke” and P48 proceeded down harbour

pm: Hands employed cleaning paintwork & brightwork, etc

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

Midnight: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 0

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28 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and employed as necessary

7.30am: HMTBD’s “Spencer”, “Vectis”, and “Winchelsea” secured alongside NW wall

11.0am: Paymaster landed with escort to draw money

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

Number on sick list: 0

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29 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

1.23am: Guard Boat passed & was hailed

9.0am: Discharged 5 gunners RMA to Eastney Barracks

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

6.30pm: Midshipman Doble, RN, joined ship

11.50pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 0

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30 June 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for ammunition

10.0am: Ammunition lighter secured alongside

11.0am: 2^nd PB returned to ship from Dockyard

Noon: Spring leave expired

pm: Long leave libertymen (4/5 complement) returned on board

1.15pm: Hands employed ammunitioning ship

pm: Lieut LGE Robinson, RN, joined ship as Flag Lieut to Vice Admiral Sir WCM Nicholson, KCB

4.50pm: 2^nd PB drew fires

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

5.15pm: Lieut Comm Littleton, RN, joined ship

pm: Captain returned from long leave

Number on sick list: -

LOGS FOR JULY 1921

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1 July 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

0.05am: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

7.40am: Secured provision lighter alongside

8.0am: Re-hoisted Flag of ACI

8.30am: Worked Main Derrick. Hoisted in barge and 2^nd PB Hands employed provisioning ship

1.0pm: Hands mustered for fortnight payment

1.35pm: Hands employed provisioning ship

2.15pm: Oiler “Burma” secured alongside

3.0pm: Provision drifter cast off

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

5.10pm: VA returned from long leave

11.45pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 4

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2 July 1921

At Portsmouth to Portland

Lat 50.61, Long -1.2

1.35am: Commenced embarking oil fuel. Least water alongside 34 ft

am: Advanced revolution indicator to No 2 Mark

5.05am: Completed oil fuelling. Received 1100 tons

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea

6.45am: Read Warrant No 55

7.40am: SS “Burma” cast off

8.30am: Sailed Drifter “Full Moon”

9.34am: Hauled off jetty. Proceeded as requisite for turning ship. Admiralty pilot on board

9.58am: Proceeded 10 knots. Course as requisite for passing out of harbour. Employed refitting and as requisite

10.15am: Stopped. Disembarked pilot

10.21am: Proceeded 6 knots. Course as requisite for leaving Spithead by Eastern Entrance. Carrying out magnetic experiments with Horse Fort

10.34am: Completed ditto. Increased to 13 knots

11.10am: Passed Nab Tower. Reduced to 9 knots

11.15am: Streamed paravanes

pm: Carrying out experiments with Hudson’s patent lead and with Sealax Sounding tubes

1.50pm: St Alban’s Head 305°, Standfast Pt 000° ½

2.18pm: Tripped Paravanes

3.22pm: Course as requisite for passing through North Ship Channel and taking up B2 Berth

3.29pm: Reduced to slow and as requisite

3.37pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms. Moored ship with 6 shackles in each. Found at anchor HMS “Queen Elizabeth”, “Repulse”, “Warspite”, “Royal Oak”, “Delhi”, “Caledon” and miscellaneous vessels. Reverted to 8 hours' notice for steam

3.45pm: Drifter “Full Moon” rejoined ship. Leave to Hoisted out boats, etc

Moored in B2 Berth

Anchor bearings: A Head Lt Ho 40°, D Head Lt 133°, Ext Coaling Jetty 186°

Number on sick list: 5

True Bearing and Distance: St Catherine’s 294°, 3.8 miles

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3 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.0am: 2^nd PB and barge lit fires

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Lowered 1^st Cutter and 1^st Whaler

9.10am: Landed church parties

10.15am: Divine Service

11.10am: VA visited HMS “Warspite” to present medals

Noon: Church parties returned

1.20pm: Landed libertymen to Weymouth and Portland

1.25pm: Arrived HM S/M “H 24”

5.30pm: Optional bathing

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted boats. MB and Barge moored up and drew fires

Midnight: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 6

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4 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.30am: Lit fires in 2^nd PB

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Daily Routine. Lowered 1^st Cutter, 1^st and 2^nd Gigs

6.45am: Barge lit fires

7.20am: Landed Range Party

8.35am: Worked MD. Out launch

9.0am: Discharged 1 cot case to Hospital

am: “A” turret port 6” Battery to drill. Water boat “Porpoise” secured alongside

am: Pay-Lieut Law, RN, left ship

11.0am: Water boat cast off

11.20am: RA 1^st LCS on board to see ACI

11.45am: RA 1^st LCS left ship

6.0pm: Worked MD. Hoisted in 2^nd PB with damaged propeller shaft

7.30pm: Hoisted out 2^nd PB & hoisted in all small boats. Camber (Portland) patrol returned

8.40pm: Hoisted 1^st cutter. Closed B & C doors. Motor Boat and barge moored up and drew fires

11.15pm: Portland patrol returned on board. Launch moored up

Midnight: Weymouth patrol returned. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 9

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5 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.30am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.30am: Barge lit fires

8.0am: HMS “Caledon” and “Delhi” with S/M “H30” and “H34” proceeded to sea; also PC56 at 8.20am

9.10am: HM S/M “H42, H22, H47” left harbour

am: “B” & “Y” turrets crews to drill. Control and spotting table runs etc. 6” loader drill

10.30am: Captain of “Valiant” on board to see ACI

11.35am: Captain of Fleet on board to see ACI

0.15pm: Captain of Fleet and Captain of “Valiant” left ship

0.30pm: Entered Harbour HM S/M “H 42”

1.0pm: “P38” and “P40” left harbour

1.50pm: Arrived HM S/M “H48”

2.45pm: Arrived HM S/M “H42” & “H47”

3.40pm: HMS “P38, 43, 56, 74 & 40” entered harbour

4.40pm: HMS “Repulse”, “Velox”, “Wrestler” anchored in Weymouth Bay. Optional bathing

5.55pm: HMS “Valiant” anchored in Weymouth Bay

8.0pm: C in C, AF, Captain of Fleet, Flag Captain “QE”, Captains of “Repulse”, “Royal Oak”, “Valiant”, “Assistance” and “DS” on board to dine with ACI

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted cutters and pulling boats

9.15pm: Barge and MB moored up. Also Launch at 21.30

Number on sick list: 5

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6 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

0.15am: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

5.30am: 2^nd PB lit fires

5.50am: HMS “Snapdragon” & “St Genny” with targets in tow left harbour

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Lowered boats. Daily Routine

7.30am: HM S/M “H 23 & 48” left harbour. “St Genny” returned

8.0am: Destroyers and Submarines left harbour

9.30am: “PC 74, 43, 56” left harbour and returned at 11.15. Hands employed at gunnery exercises and as requisite

11.45am: HMS “Queen Elizabeth” left harbour

1.30pm: Water boat secured alongside

pm: Received 5 CO2 cylinders from HMS “Maidstone”

pm: Arrived “H 42”, “H 24”, “H 30”

pm: Departures “P 40, 38, 56, 49”

3.15pm: Water boat left ship

pm: Optional bathing

6.45pm: 3 ABs, 4 Stoker Ratings joined ship for “Dragon”

6.50pm: Arrived “Snapdragon”

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted cutters and pulling boats

8.45pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

9.20pm: MB moored up

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

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7 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.45am: 2^nd PB lit fires

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Lowered boats. Daily Routine

6.30am: Barge lit fires

7.30am: Libertymen returned. Sailed HMS “Royal Oak”. Discharged 1 Rating to RN Barracks, Portsmouth. HM S/Ms “R4”, “H49, 33, 42” proceeded to sea

9.30am: Landed Weymouth Picquet House cleaning party

9.45am: Sailed HMS “Fermoy”. Hands employed at gunnery drills and as necessary. Discharged 3 ABs and 4 Stoker Ratings to HMS “Dragon”

11.25am: Entered Harbour “H33”

1.15pm: Landed Officers and Ship’s Company cricket party. Hands employed as necessary

4.40pm: Medical Officer of Guard to “P 41”

pm: Optional bathing

6.40pm: HMS “Revenge” and “Ramillies” arrived. Eng Captain on board

7.45pm: RA I on board to dine with ACI

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted boats

8.50pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

11.40pm: MB moored up & Weymouth Patrol returned

pm: 2^nd PB keeping steam all night as DSB [despatch boat]

Number on sick list: 11

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8 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

am: Barge lit fires

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship & lowered boats. Sailed HMS “Snapdragon”. Landed patrol

8.40am: Sailed HMS “Royal Oak” & “Valiant”

8.55am: Closed action doors

9.0am & onwards: Submarines left harbour

Noon: HMS “Queen Elizabeth” came to C1 berth. Water boat “Petronel” secured alongside

1.15pm: Hands employed holystoning UD

1.45pm: Water boat left ship

3.0pm: Arrived “P38” & “P40”

3.30pm: “Royal Oak”, “Caledon”, “Carysfort” & “Fermoy” arrived

4.30pm: “Valiant” came to, C3 Berth. Landed libertymen. Entered “H32, 33, 35 & 47” Submarines

5.40pm: “Warspite” came to at B2 Berth. Arrived “Snapdragon”. Optional bathing

6.30pm: One Gunner, RMA arrived on board to await Court-Martial, under charge of Officer of Court

7.50pm: Arrived “Delhi” and “Dragon”

8.30pm: Hoisted boats. Closed B & C doors

8.40pm: Arrived “Dunedin”. Launch moored up

9.45pm: MB and Barge moored up and drew fires

Midnight: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 14

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9 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.0am: 2^nd PB raised steam

6.0am: Barge raised steam. Hands cleaning ship. Lowered boats. Racing boats’ crews away practising

8.30am: Landed party to draw fresh provisions. Carried out Saturday routine on mess decks

9.15am: Captain left ship, President of Court-Martial on board HMS “Valiant”

10.50am: Lighter “X 224” secured alongside

11.0am: Lighter “X 224” left ship

am: Captain of Fleet on board. Captain returned from C/M

11.15am: Captain of “Repulse” on board

11.50am: Captain of “Repulse” & Captain of Fleet left ship

2.0pm: VAC I visited RA I in “Revenge”

2.30pm: VAC I returned

pm: Optional bathing

7.50pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted cutters and all small boats

9.10pm: MB and launch moored up

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 15

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10 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.30am: Raised steam in 2^nd PB

6.30am: Barge lit fires

9.20am: Landed RC Church parties. Other church parties to HMS “Valiant”

9.40am: ACI visited HMS “Royal Oak”

10.20am: Divine Service

11.20am: ACI returned on board

Noon: Church parties returned

4.30pm: Furled QD awning. Landed libertymen

pm: Optional bathing

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted cutters and small boats

9.30pm: Launch and Barge moored up and drew fires

11.10pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.30pm: MB moored up

Number on sick list: 12

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11 July 1921

At Portland and at Sea

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

6.30am: Barge lit fires

6.45am: 2^nd PB lit fires. 15” & 6” director test parties closed up

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Prepared for sea

10.35am: Commenced clearing hawse seven turns in the cables below the swivel

1.12pm: Weighed Starboard anchor

1.20pm: Weighed Port anchor. Engines as requisite for turning ship and passing through South Ship Channel

1.42pm: “Warspite” joined company. Proceeded as requisite for rounding Shambles LV and meeting attack by Submarines “H 48” and “H 24”

2.40pm: “H 48” fired torpedo and missed

3.30pm: “H 24” fired torpedo and missed. Proceeded as requisite for closing target and carrying out two 15in sub calibre concentration runs

4.0pm: Commenced practice

5.20pm: Completed ditto. “Warspite” parted company. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out two 6in sub calibre runs

6.0pm: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out torpedo practice firing two torpedoes

6.30pm: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for coming to anchor in J5 berth Weymouth Bay

7.0pm: Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms, veered 6 shackles. Reverted 4 hours' notice for steam

Anchor bearings: A Head Lt Ho 195°, B Head 223°, Ext Weymouth Pier 267°

Number on sick list: 12

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12 July 1921

At Weymouth Bay and cruising

Lat 50.61, Long -2.41

5.30am: Raised steam in 2^nd Picket Boat and Barge

7.40am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for closing target and carrying out four runs of sub calibre practice; two 15in and two 6in

8.29am: Commenced practice

9.58am: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for returning to anchorage

10.40am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms, veered 8 shackles. Reverted to 8 hours' notice for steam

Anchor bearings: A Head Lt Ho 192°, C Head 229°, Ext Weymouth Pier 270°

am: Water boat secured alongside

1.10pm: Hands employed as necessary & working cables for marking purposes

pm: Landed Officers’ and Men’s Cricket parties

1.40pm: Discharged 2 Torpedo Collision Heads to RNT Works, Bincleaves & received two ditto in return

5.0pm: SEO I visited Captain

5.30pm: Optional bathing

7.30pm: Cricket parties returned

8.45pm: Hoisted in Barge, 2^nd PB & launch. Secured for sea and closed B & C doors

Number on sick list: 12

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13 July 1921

At Weymouth Bay and Cruising

Lat 50.28, Long -3.0

6.0am: Weighed in company with first unit of Atlantic Fleet

6.15am: Streamed Paravanes

6.10am: Proceeded as requisite for rounding Shambles and forming in Divisions line ahead. In company with “Queen Elizabeth”, “Revenge”, “Ramillies”, “Royal Oak”, “Barham”, “Valiant” and “Warspite”. Asdic vessels screening Squadron. Course as requisite to the Westward

7.30am: Commenced exercise B4 attack by 3^rd submarine flotilla

8.33am: Ship struck by torpedo

9.15am: Assumed action

9.45am: Exercise B4 completed. Asdic vessels parted company. Commenced exercise BM tactical exercise with 1^st and 2^nd LCS and “Repulse”. ZZ Pos 50 20N, 3 0W

0.15pm: Completed ditto. Course as requisite to the Westward

1.30pm: Commenced Officer of the Watch manoeuvres ACI conducting

3.0pm: Completed ditto

3.15pm: HMS “Hood” joined Company and saluted flag of C in C with 15 guns. “Queen Elizabeth” returned ditto

pm: Assumed cruising disposition No 1

4.14pm: Prawle Pt 283°, Start LH 312°

pm: Turned to the Eastward

6.0 to 7.0pm: Fleet exercising deployment

10.30pm: Entered fog bank. Streamed fog buoy. Placed fog look outs. Started siren

11.55pm: Fog cleared. Discontinued fog precautions

Number on sick list: 10

True Bearing and Distance: Portland LH 58°, 24.8 miles

[ASDIC: Allied Submarine Detection Investigation Committee]

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14 July 1921

Cruising

Lat 50.43, Long -3.18

3.40am: Turned to the Westward

7.50am: Sighted land to the North

8.09am: abeam Starboard, Portland 18°, Lt Ho 26°; abeam port, Portland 33°

9.19am: Assumed action stations

9.30am: Commenced tactical exercise with BCF and 1^st and 2^nd LCS ACI in command. ZZ Position 50 20N, 3 0W

0.30pm: Completed ditto. Turned to the Southward

1.10pm: Entered fog bank. Started siren. Placed fog look outs. Streamed fog buoy. Sounding every ½ hour

4.10pm: Turned to the Westward

5.50pm: Turned to the Eastward

6.0pm: Fog density 2 in patches

6.32pm: Emerged from fog bank. Vis 6 m

6.55pm: Entered fog bank density 3. Turned to the West

7.23pm: Emerged from ditto. Vis 8 m

8.0pm: Observed sun for Long. Ceased sounding

Number on sick list: 10

True Bearing and Distance: Barry Head 264°, 13 miles

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15 July 1921

Cruising

Lat 50.35, Long -2.78

0.07am: Turned to the Eastward

2.45am: Observed Eddystone Lt 352°, 23 miles

3.55am: Entered fog bank. Started siren. Placed fog look outs

4.38am: Turned to the Southward

6.0am: Emerged from ditto. Discontinued fog precautions. Turned to the Eastward

8.45am: Assumed action stations

9.0am: Commenced tactical exercises with BCF and 1^st and 2^nd LCS. RA I in command. ZZ Pos 50 5N, 3 10W

11.05am: Completed ditto

11.15am: HMS “Queen Elizabeth” parted company. Course as requisite to the Eastward

0.25pm: Portland LH sighted 063°

1.30pm: Proceeded as requisite for rounding Portland Bill and passing into harbour

1.40pm: Tripped Paravanes

1.54pm: AC BCs saluted ACI with 15 guns. Returned 13

[1.54pm: RA, BCS saluted ACI with 15 guns, returned with 13 guns ]

2.23pm: Came to with Port anchor in 9 fathoms. Moored ship with 6 on each

Anchor bearings: Breakwater Lt Ho 40°, D Head 133°, Time Ball FS 177° ½

3.0pm: Reverted to 8 hours' notice for steam

4.0pm: Water boat secured alongside

4.20pm: Spread QD awning. RA BCS visited ACI

5.0pm: Water boat cast off

5.15pm: RA BCS left ship

5.35pm: Optional bathing

8.30pm: Barge & Motor Boat moored up. Hoisted pulling boats. Closed B & C doors

11.35pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 11

True Bearing and Distance: Portland Lt Ho 52°, 15 miles

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16 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

3.15am: Barge raised steam

5.45am: 1^st PB raised steam

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Lowered pulling boats

6.15am: 2^nd PB raised steam. Hoisted out 2^nd PB

11.20am: Captains of HMS “Valiant”, “Maidstone” and “Vulcan” on board

11.25am: RA I and Captain of “Hood” on board to see ACI

Noon: RA I and Captain of “Hood” left ship

0.05pm: Captains of “Maidstone” and “Valiant” left ship

1.30pm: Landed libertymen and Officers’ cricket team

pm: Racing Cutters crews away for practice

5.20pm: Optional bathing

8.30pm: HMS “Malaya” arrived in Weymouth Bay and saluted flag of ACI. Barge and MB moored up. Hoisted pulling boats. Closed B & C doors

9.0pm: Rounds. 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires. 3 Ratings joined ship from HMS “Malaya”

11.50pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 12

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17 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Sunday Routine. 1^st PB and Barge raised steam. Lowered pulling boats

9.15am: RC Church party to HMS “Warspite”. Wesleyans and Presbyterians to “Valiant”

9.30am: Divisions. Captain presented 5 medals Long Service and G.C. Medals

10.15am: Divine Service

am: Captains of “Royal Oak” and “Malaya” visited ship

5.30pm: Optional bathing

6.35pm: Furled QD awning

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted pulling boats

9.30pm: MB and launch moored up

11.30pm: 1^st and 2^nd PBs moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 13

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18 July 1921

At Portland and Cruising

Lat 50.46, Long -2.21

6.30am: Commenced unmooring

7.35am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for rounding Shambles LV and meeting attack by 3^rd Submarine flotilla, “Warspite” and “Valiant” in company

8.21am: Passed through N Ship Channel

8.50am: Passed Shambles LV

9.54am: Completed Submarine exercises. “Valiant” parted company. Proceeded as requisite for closing target and carrying out one 15in sub calibre concentration run

10.45am: Commenced ditto

11.20am: Completed. “Warspite” parted company. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out two 6in sub calibre run

11.30am: Commenced ditto

Noon: Completed sub calibre practice. Stopped and as requisite

0.30pm: Proceeded as requisite for carrying out torpedo practice

0.57pm: Fired two torpedoes. Proceeded as requisite for following up ditto

1.20pm: “Full Moon” and picket boat recovering torpedoes. Proceeded as requisite for returning to Weymouth Bay

1.45pm: Came to with Port anchor in 11 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles

2.0pm: Reverted to 8 hours' notice for steam. Hoisted out boats

2.20pm: C in C afloat with flag flying

5.30pm: Optional bathing. Racing boats crews away practising

5.15pm: Water boat alongside

6.30pm: Water boat left ship

8.30pm: MB and Barge moored up and drew fires. Closed B & C doors. Hoisted pulling boats. Worked MD. In 1^st PB

11.0pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Anchor bearings: Breakwater Fort 217°, Breakwater Lt Ho 230°, B Head 279°, C Head 284°

Number on sick list: 11

True Bearing and Distance: Portland LH 286°, 9.5 miles

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19 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.45am: 2^nd PB and Barge raised steam

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Daily Routine. Lowered pulling boats

7.50am: Water boat secured alongside

8.30am: Worked MD. In Launch

9.40am: Water boat cast off

9.45am: ACI and Captain visited C in C

11.15am: Regatta representatives from 1^st BS on board for conference

Noon: AC 1 and Captain returned

1.20pm: 1^st LCS entered harbour

3.50pm: Captain of HMS “Revenge” on board

4.30pm: Libertymen landed. Captain of HMS “Revenge” left ship

5.30pm: Optional bathing. Racing boats crews away practising

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted cutters and secured for sea

9.30pm: Libertymen returned. Drifter “Full Moon” with 2 whalers and 2 gigs in tow to Portland to moor up

9.55pm: 2^nd PB moored up with banked fires

10.45pm: Barge moored up in Portland

Number on sick list: 15

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20 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

4.05am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing westward of the Shambles and taking up Firing Station on target towed by “Snapdragon”

5.0am: Passed Portland Lt Ho

5.55am: Proceeded as requisite for carrying out two runs 6in full calibre practice. Lat 50 20N, Long 2 30W

6.36am: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for returning to Portland

7.20am: Passed Portland Lt Ho

7.45am: Sailed HMS “Queen Elizabeth”

8.11am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms. Moored ship with six shackles on each

am: Spread QD awning. Landed Band & 3 Sig Ratings to proceed to Dorchester

Anchor bearings: Breakwater Lt Ho 38°, D Beacon 83½°, D Head Lt 137½°, Time Bell FS 181½°

11.0am: ACI left ship with flag flying to visit RA, BCS

11.30am: Hoisted out 1^st PB

11.40am: ACI returned. Captain A/S on board to see ACI

0.10pm: Captain A/S left ship

2.10pm: Captain of HMS “Warspite” visited ACI

2.30pm: Captain of HMS “Warspite” left ship

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 56

pm: Racing boats’ crews away practising

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted pulling boats. Motor boat moored up

9.10pm: Barge moored up & drew fires

11.10pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires. Weymouth and Portland Patrols returned. 1^st PB keeping steam at 1 hour’s notice

Number on sick list: 14

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21 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

6.0am: 2^nd PB raised steam. Hands employed painting ship

6.30am: Barge raised steam

am: Hands employed painting ship’s side

9.0am: 6” Control parties to drill

10.0am: RA I on board

10.20am: Beef boat alongside

10.50am: Left ship

11.05am: RA I left ship

11.20am: 6” Control Parties secured

1.15pm: Hands employed painting ship. Landed Officers’ and men’s cricket parties

5.15pm: 2^nd LCS entered harbour

5.30pm: Optional bathing

6.0pm: Worked MD. Hoisted in 1^st PB Cricket teams returned

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted cutters and pulling boats

9.15pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

11.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 13

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22 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

6.0am: 2^nd PB raised steam. Lowered cutters and pulling boats. Hands employed painting ship and holystoning upper decks

am: Hands employed painting ship

10.30am: RA 2^nd LCS visited ACI

11.15am: RA 2^nd LCS left ship

1.15pm: Worked main derrick. Hoisted out 1^st PB Hands employed painting ship

1.30pm: ACI gave a lecture on Recent Exercises and Tactics in general to Officers of Ships in Company on Quarter Deck

3.0pm: Water boat secured alongside

5.10pm: Water boat left ship

5.30pm: Optional bathing. Racing boats crews away practising

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Hoisted pulling boats and cutters

9.0pm: Rounds. MB and 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

Midnight: 1^st PB keeping steam all night

Number on sick list: 12

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23 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

6.0am: 2^nd PB raised steam. Hands employed painting funnels and down aloft. Scrubbing UD with sand

6.30am: Barge lit fires. Carried out Saturday routine on mess decks. Sailed HMS “Revenge”

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted pulling boats. Motor Boat moored up

9.15pm: Launch moored up

10.30pm: Barge moored up and drew fires. Libertymen returned

11.05pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.30pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 11

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24 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.45am: 1^st & 2^nd PBs raised steam

8.30am: Sailed HMS “Assistance”

9.25am: Landed church parties. RC Church parties on board

9.30am: Divine Service

11.0am: RCs left ship

11.55am: Church parties returned on board

5.30pm: Optional bathing

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted pulling boats. Motor Boat, Launch, Barge and 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 11

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25 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

1.0am: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

5.45am: 1^st PB and Barge raised steam

6.45am: 2^nd PB raised steam

9.45am: 6” Control and Concentration Parties to drill

10.20am: Secured

11.0am: Started pulling regatta: Ships of 1^st Division, 1^st PB competing

pm: Continued pulling Regatta

4.10pm: Water boat secured alongside

5.0pm: Water boat left ship

7.10pm: Finished pulling Regatta. 1^st LCS sailed

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Prepared for sea. Furled QD awning. Worked MD. Hoisted in 2^nd PB and Launch, and pulling boats

9.30pm: Drifter “Full Moon” proceeded in shore to moor up

10.0pm: Motor Boat proceeded in shore to moor up

11.0pm: Barge proceeded in shore to moor up

Number on sick list: 5

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26 July 1921

From Portland, exercising

Lat 50.45, Long -2.38

3.0am: Commenced unmooring

4.07am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for turning ship and leaving harbour in company with 1^st BS

4.30am: Passed through E Ship Channel. Proceeded as requisite for rounding Shambles L.V. and taking up firing station on target

6.15am: Commenced 6in full calibre practice

6.28am: Discontinued practice owing to reduced visibility

7.45am: Weather clearing

8.12am: Resumed ditto

9.43am: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out 6in full calibre practice with “Warspite

10.05am: Commenced ditto

10.20am: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for taking up position for low visibility divisional torpedo practice

0.40pm: Commenced ditto. “Barham” and “Warspite” firing at “Malaya” and “Valiant”

1.10pm: Stopped and as requisite for recovering torpedoes

2.30pm: Resumed practice. “Malaya” and “Valiant” firing at “Barham” and “Warspite”

2.41pm: Ship struck by a torpedo fired from “Valiant”

2.44pm: Proceeded as requisite for returning to harbour

3.44pm: Passed through E Ship Channel

3.56pm: Came to with Port anchor in 9 fathoms, veered 6 shackles

4.15pm: Reverted to 8 hours' notice for steam

4.30pm: Discharged 1 stoker PO from HM Navy, 3 Stoker POs left ship for “Victory”

6.40pm: Optional bathing

7.50pm: Barge moored up and drew fires

11.25pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

True Bearing and Distance: Portland LH 320°, 5 miles

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27 July 1921

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.45

5.55am: Working party left in drifter for “Snapdragon”

6.40am: HMS “Resolution” sailed. 1^st PB raised steam, also Barge

9.0am: Sailed HMS “Valiant”

9.40am: RA(s) visited ACI

9.50am: Water boat alongside

10.05am: RA(s) left. Sailed HMS “Warspite” and “Hood”

10.35am: Water boat left ship

11.55am: Sailed HMS “Castor” and “Cleopatra”

pm: Landed officers and Ship’s Company Forecastle men and Boys’ cricket teams

pm: Target Rake and marking party retuned

2.30pm: Divers examining BP target

4.10pm: Read Warrant No 57. Landed libertymen. Diving party returned

5.30pm: Optional bathing

6.50pm: Cricket parties returned

7.0pm: Sailed HMS “Ramillies”

7.55pm: Sailed HMS “Repulse”

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Worked MD. and hoisted in launch

10.30pm: Motor boat moored up

11.15pm: Barge moored up & drew fires

11.40pm: 1^st PB moored up & drew fires

Number on sick list: 10

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28 July 1921

From Portland to Portsmouth

Lat 50.51, Long -1.56

5.20am: Sailed HMS “Caledon” and “Cordelia”

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea

8.45am: Commenced shortening in

9.10am: Weighed. Proceeded for turning ship and leaving harbour

9.21am: Passed E Ship Channel

9.24am: Shaped course 105°, 13 knots. “Malaya” in company opening for inclination exercise

10.0am: Commenced range keeping and inclination exercise. Course as requisite for ditto

10.40am: Completed ditto. Shaped course 090°, 12 knots. “Malaya” closing in to station astern

0.15pm: “Malaya” in station. Increased to 13 knots

1.45pm: Nab Tower 360°, 5 miles. Six seaplanes carried out attack on Squadron. Proceeded as requisite for avoiding torpedoes

1.53pm: Ship struck by a torpedo

1.58pm: Attack discontinued. Course as requisite for entering Spithead, 10 knots

2.08pm: Passed Nab Tower

3.06pm: Came to with Port anchor in 12 fathoms, veered 8 shackles

Anchor bearings: abeam Fort Gilkicker 317°; Haslar Tower 348°; abeam Starboard, Spit Fort 40°

3.15pm: Reverted to 8 hours' notice for steam. Found at anchor HMS “Argus”, “Dragon” and “Agamemnon”

7.30pm: Joined ship Lieutenant H P Chubb

11.40pm: Arrived HMS “Royalist”

Number on sick list: 8

True Bearing and Distance: St Catherine’s LH 74°, 11 miles

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29 July 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

9.25am: ACI visited C. in C. Hoisted in 1^st PB

10.0am: Water boat alongside

11.25am: Water boat left ship

am: 1/5^th Complement proceeded on long leave

Lost overboard by accident: 1 Hazelwood fender

1.0pm: ACI returned on board. Landed libertymen in Admiralty trawler. 2 ratings discharged

1.30pm: Let go Starboard anchor under foot & veered to 2 shackles

Magnetic Anchor bearings: Ryde Church S63½° W; abeam Starboard, Spit Fort N49E; Haslar water tower N1½°W; Ext. Stoke Pier N34½°W; Ship’s Head N60°W

pm: Hands employed holystoning decks

4.25pm: 3 Stoker POs and 2 Ldg Stokers joined ship from RNB

8.0pm: Weighed Starboard anchor

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Drifter proceeded inshore to moor up for the night

Number on sick list: 6

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30 July 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

am: Worked MD. Hoisted out both PB’s

7.0am: US Destroyer “Sandes” passed proceeding to Cowes

8.0am: Dressed ship over all

9.15am: Water boat alongside. Carried out Saturday Routine on Mess Decks

10.35am: Water boat left ship. HMS “Valhalla” passed with HM the King on board

10.10am: USS “Utah” passed proceeding to Cowes, also HM Yacht “Alexandra” at 11.50

0.40pm: Landed libertymen on Admiralty trawler

0.45pm: Divisions (Officers’ dress No 5)

0.55pm: Fired Royal Salute of 21 guns

0.58pm: HM Yacht “Victoria & Albert” passed Starboard side with HM the Queen on board

7.40pm: Boys’ libertymen returned. 1 absentee

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Barge proceeded inshore to moor up

8.55pm: Undressed ship

9.0pm: Rounds. 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

10.40pm: Libertymen returned and 1 boy absentee

11.50pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 3

[USS Destroyer “Sandes”: misspelt USS “Sands”, built 1919]

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31 July 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

6.45am: Both PBs raised steam

10.15am: Divine Service

0.40pm: Landed libertymen in Admiralty trawler

10.40pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires. Libertymen returned

11.30pm: Barge & 2^nd PB moored up & drew fires

Number on sick list: 9

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1921

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1 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. 1^st PB raised steam

7.0am: 2^nd PB raised steam

9.35am: Landed libertymen in Admiralty trawler. Discharged 3 ratings to Hospital

9.40am: Water boat secured alongside

10.50am: Water boat left ship

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Barge proceeded in shore to moor up for the night

10.25pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

11.45pm: 1^st PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

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2 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

5.15am: HM Yacht “Victoria and Albert” passed proceeding to Eastward

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Daily Routine. 2^nd PB raised steam

am: 1^st PB raised steam at 07.00

7.40am: Lighter “Faithful” secured alongside

am: Hands employed provisioning ship, cleaning down aloft and as requisite

11.10am: Lighter “Faithful” left ship

1.20pm: Hands employed cleaning down aloft and as necessary

4.50pm: Landed libertymen in Admiralty trawler

5.15pm: 1^st PB proceeded inshore to moor up

pm: Barge moored up inshore

Midnight: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 7

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3 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

5.45am: 2^nd PB raised steam. Hands cleaning ship and painting aloft

8.0am: 1^st PB returned to ship. Pay-Lieut Glenister, RN, joined ship

9.30am: Central store lighter alongside; hands employed clearing her and painting aloft

10.55am: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital

1.20pm: Hands employed clearing central stores lighter and as requisite

2.30pm: 1 Rating joined ship from HMS “Excellent”. Water boat secured alongside

3.45pm: Water boat left ship

4.0pm: Central stores lighter lift ship. Evening Quarters

4.30pm: Landed libertymen in Admiralty trawler

7.50pm: Barge proceeded inshore to moor up

9.40pm: 1^st and 2^nd PB moored in shore for the night

Number on sick list: 7

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4 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and painting aloft

7.05am: Provision lighter secured alongside

7.50am: Both PBs returned to ship

am: Hands employed provisioning ship and painting aloft

0.50pm: Provision lighter left ship

1.20pm: Hands employed painting aloft and stowing provisions, etc

3.55pm: Barge proceeded inshore to moor up

4.25pm: Landed libertymen in Admiralty trawler

8.10pm: Worked MD. Hoisted in 1^st PB for repairs. Closed B & C doors

9.25pm: 2^nd PB proceeded in shore to moor up for the night

Number on sick list: 7

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5 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

am: 2^nd PB and barge returned to ship

8.15am: Water and Beef boats secured alongside

8.25am: Ammunition secured port side. Hands ammunitioning ship

9.15am: Water boat left ship. Discharged 1 gunner RMA and 1 Private RMLI joined ship. Beef boat left ship

10.35am: Captain of HMS “Antrim” on board

11.10am: Captain of HMS “Antrim” left ship

11.35am: Ammunition Lighter “Henry Gordon” left ship

0.30pm: Ammunition lighter secured alongside. 1 Musician joined ship from Eastney Barracks

1.15pm: Hands employed embarking 6” ammunition, and holystoning upper decks

2.0pm: Ammunition lighter left ship. HMS “Dragon” proceeded up Portsmouth Harbour

4.20pm: Barge proceeded in shore to moor up

10.30pm: 2^nd PB moored up in shore

Number on sick list: 6

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6 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Saturday routine on mess decks. Scrubbing UD with sand

am: Barge and 2^nd PB returned to ship

9.20am: Water boat secured alongside. 1 Bandsman left ship for Eastney Barracks

10.15am: Water boat left ship

1.0pm: Libertymen landed in Admiralty trawler

2.20pm: Barge proceeded in shore to moor up

Midnight: 2^nd PB proceeded in shore to moor up for the night

Number on sick list: 4

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7 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

1.20am: USS “Utah” (Battleship) passed proceeding to Eastward

8.45am: 2^nd PB & Barge returned

10.15am: Divine Service

Lost overboard by accident: Broom, wash-deck, one in number

7.50pm: Barge moored up inshore for night

9.40pm: Medical Officer of Guard (HMS “Antrim”) on board to examine 1 rating

10.20pm: MO of Guard left ship

pm: 2^nd PB moored up inshore for the night

Number on sick list: 2

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8 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

am: 1 Chief Blacksmith joined ship

am: Barge and 2^nd PB returned to ship

am: HM Yacht “Victoria and Albert” anchored off Ryde

am: Arrived (No 9 Berth) HMS “Thunderer”

10.30am: Captain (S) visited ACI

10.50am: Captain (S) left ship

11.30am: HMS “Resolution” sailed

Lost overboard by accident: Hand scrubber, one in number

1.15pm: Training classes to instructions. Boats crews painting their boats. Painting ship where necessary. Carried out sight tests in turrets

2.05pm: Water boat alongside

3.15pm: Water boat left ship

3.50pm: Hands to Divisions (Officers No 5 dress)

4.0pm: HM Yacht “Victoria and Albert” proceeding up harbour flying Royal Standard

4.15pm: Worked Main Derrick. Hoisted in Barge

4.50pm: HMS “Valhalla” passed proceeding up harbour with HM the King on board

11.40pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 3

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9 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Daily Routine. 2^nd PB raised steam

7.35am: Landed 35 Marines to Gosport

8.0am: Dressed ship with masthead flags only

am: Hands employed painting ship where necessary and as requisite

10.15am: Undressed ship

11.15am: Water and provision boat alongside

11.25am: Customs’ boat “Sprightly” alongside

11.30am: Customs’ boat “Sprightly” left ship

11.43am: Water and provision boat left ship

pm: Royal Marines reviewed on board (12.50)

pm: Anchored HMS “Dragon”

11.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Number on sick list: 3

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10 August 1921

At Spithead

Lat 50.75, Long -1.11

9.30am: Spread QD awning

1.15pm: Hands cleaning and painting where necessary and preparing to get under weight

1.50pm: Water boat alongside

3.15pm: Water boat left ship

4.30pm: Shortened in to 2 shackles

4.55pm: Weighed Port anchor. Proceeded up Portsmouth Harbour. Course and speed as requisite

5.56pm: Secured ship alongside South Railway Pier

pm: 1 C.P.O. joined ship from HMS “Vernon”

pm: 1 AB returned from Hospital

9.0pm: Rounds. Drifter moored up with drawn fires. Warrant Officers held dance on Quarter Deck

10.24pm: Sounded at intervals along Starboard side – all depths 38 feet of water

Number on sick list: 3

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11 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

1.35: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

6.0: Hands employed unrigging side awnings and curtains on QD after dance; and preparing for coaling

7.40: 1 Temperley and 1 coal lighter secured Port side forward. Starboard Watch coaled ship

8.0: 10 GLS and RTs to Haslar for eye sight test. Torpedo party employed disembarking torpedoes and Paravanes. Port Watch as requisite. Training classes to instructions

am: 2 Gunners RMA and 1 Private RMLI joined ship

11.40: Cast off Temperley lighter and coal lighter. Starboard watch finishing stowing coal (65 tons)

Noon: HMS “Caledon” and “Coventry” secured alongside

pm: Discharged 2 ratings to hospital. 1 AB joined ship. 1 Pte RMLI left ship

2.55: COS “Queen Elizabeth” on board to see ACI

3.15: COS “Q E” left ship

pm: Discharged 3 – 21” torpedoes for Air Pressure test

pm: Embarked 4 – 21” torpedoes

pm: 350 Officers and men of South Midland Territorial Brigade visited ship

6.0: Finished embarking torpedoes

pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

pm: HMS “Hermione”, S/Ms L21 and L22 entered harbour

Number on sick list: 4

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12 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

0.04am: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

6.0am: Hands employed holystoning the UD

7.30am: HMS “Thunderer” entered harbour

am: 2^nd PB raised steam

9.0am: Struck flag of ACI who proceeded on long leave

1.0pm: Torpedo party employed embarking torpedoes and Paravanes

pm: BWX employed drawing stores. Training classes to instructions. Boats crews painting their boats

6.0pm: Arrived “Chamnois” and “Alerte” of French Navy

pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

Midnight: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 2

[“Chamnois”: perhaps French aviso “Chamois” built 1905. A picture here]

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13 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Scrubbed UD with sand

pm. 2^nd PB raised steam

8.50am: Left harbour HMS “Inconstant”

am: Lowered 1^st gig

10.30am: 1^st gig left ship to compete in Corinthian YC Race for service boats

am: Captain proceeded on long leave

3.0pm: Entered harbour HMS “Dragon”

3.30pm: 1^st Gig retuned from sailing race

3.45pm: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

8.30pm: Closed B & C doors. Hoisted 1^st gig

11.45pm: Guard boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 6

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14 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: 2^nd PB raised steam

9.15am: Landed Wesleyan, Baptist, Congregationalist and Methodist church parties

9.30am: Landed RCs and Presbyterians

11.0am: Divine Service

am: Church parties returned. Landed libertymen

11.50am: 2^nd PB moored up and drew fires

5.0pm: Fire Quarters exercised

11.45pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list:

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15 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for ammunitioning

am: 2^nd PB raised steam

am: Furled QD awning

8.20am: Ammunition lighter alongside. Hands ammunitioning ship and employed as requisite

9.15am: USS “Sands” passed with the VA on board

am: Discharged 3 Gunners RMA

am: Torpedo party employed embarking torpedoes

0.45pm: Fortnightly payment

1.30pm: Men proceeding to Scotland and Ireland for long leave left ship

am: Hands employed embarking ammunition and as necessary

2.50pm: HMS “Winchester” proceeded up harbour

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 58

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.0pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 3

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16 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

8.10am: HMS “Adamant” left harbour

8.20am: Worked MD. Hoisted in 2^nd PB Hands employed as requisite

am: 4/5 Ship’s Company & Officers proceeded on long leave

1.15pm: Hands employed painting over QD paintwork and as requisite

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 2

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17 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship

pm: Hands employed painting battery deck and as requisite

5.0pm: Exercised fire quarters

pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 2

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18 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed painting and as necessary

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations

11.45pm: Guard boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 1

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19 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed painting and as requisite

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.0pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 1

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20 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Carried out Saturday routine on Mess Decks

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.30pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list:

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21 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7.0am: Hands employed clearing up decks

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.35pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 1

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22 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed painting and as necessary

17.00: Exercised Fire Quarters

22.15: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 1

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23 August 1921

At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

am: Hands employed painting and as requisite

1.15pm: Hands employed painting and as necessary

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Quarters

11.50pm: Guard Boat passed and was hailed

Number on sick list: 1

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24 August 1921