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.

Editor’s notes:

Positions (Latitude and Longitude) are given for noon each day, correcting or estimating the position when appropriate. These positions are shown to two decimal places, even when approximate, to indicate when Caesar has moved short distances, particularly when engaged in gunnery practice. If exact times are not indicated in the log they have, when appropriate, been estimated from the position of the entries (which show times on the left hand side of the log page). A note is made of numbers on the sick list where this is 5 or more. This and other information from the log is included in square brackets [not in italics] if it is not to be found under “Remarks” on the right hand side of the page. Additional information about geographical locations, terminology and about merchant and foreign naval ships encountered has been provided where identification is reasonably certain, by means of embedded links within the text.

There is more information about the ship here and here.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS CAESAR 1917-1919

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1917

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[Cover of Log for January 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through), signed by EC Stubbs, Commander N [Navigator], Navigating Officer]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in but signed by CR de C Foot, Captain [Cunningham Robert de Clare Foot], 1 February 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers]

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1 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

4.0am: Raised steam in first Picket boat.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship.

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties. Opened B, C doors.

am: Employed drawing ammunition and stores, refitting and as requisite.

0.45pm: Paid monthly advance.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Dockyard parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

11.35pm: Drew fires in picket boats.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 464 lbs]

[Weather fine, though squally in early am. Noon temperature 63F]

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2 January 1917

[Year incorrectly shown as 1916]

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

4.30am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

6.30am: Landed working party to assist in repair of fenders in Inner Camber.

7.0am: Opened B, C doors.

am: Employed embarking ammunition, refitting and as requisite.

11.45am: Working party returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 690 lbs, Bread 524 lbs]

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3 January 1917

[Year incorrectly shown as 1916]

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Opened B, C doors. Landed Dockyard parties. Sailed HMS “Antrim”. Landed Sanitary working party.

am: Employed dismounting guns, drawing and returning stores, refitting and as requisite. Training class under instruction.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants No 268, 269.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Dockyard and Working parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.5pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 351 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 512 lbs]

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4 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard and Sanitary Working parties.

am: Employed dismounting guns, sending up foretopmast, refitting and as requisite. Gunnery training class under instruction.

9.0am: Landed Working party to assist in repairs of fenders in Inner Camber. Discharged to SS “Kiakora” [probably Kaikoura] two ratings to form gun’s crew.

3.30pm: Working parties returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm;

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 353 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 498 lbs]

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5 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard and Sanitary Working parties.

am: Employed refitting, dismounting guns and as requisite. Gunnery Training class under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

2.55pm: Arrived HMS “Antrim”.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.40pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

11.40pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 514 lbs]

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6 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed cleaning ship, refitting, discharging ammunition from SS “Goodwood”, assisting in repairs to fenders of Inner Camber and as requisite. Training class under instruction.

11.45am: Dockyard parties returned.

0.30pm: Observed SS “Prophet” aground in Stag Channel.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.0pm.

3.0pm: SS “Prophet” refloated and proceeded to anchor.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 270.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Party employed discharging SS “Goodwood”.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 361 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 928 lbs]

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7 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

5.55am: Opened B, C doors. Employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Landed Church parties, Presbyterians 18, Wesleyans 43, RCs 41.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.15am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service at Dockyard Church.

11.20am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys will 5.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 70F]

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8 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed discharging SS “Goodwood”, embarking ammunition, sending up Main topmast, refitting and as requisite. Training class under instruction.

11.45am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.5pm: Sailed HMS “Antrim”, “Carnarvon” and “Berwick”.

4.10pm: Completed embarking ammunition.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

11.40pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 690 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 464 lbs]

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9 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed drawing stores, refitting ammunition whips, repairing targets and as requisite. Training class under instruction. Ordnance dept examining guns.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Dockyard parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Bread 464 lbs]

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10 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

0.20am: Drew fires in second picket boat.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed provisioning ship, sending up and rigging main topgallant mast, refitting and as requisite. Training class under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon and cleaning out ammunition passages.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Dockyard parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 356 lbs, Bread 354 lbs]

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11 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed embarking provisions, returning stores, rigging main topgallant mast and as requisite. Training class under instruction.

3.30pm: Landed funeral party to attend funeral of the late Mr Manning Mate of HMS “Berwick” [entry on Casualty List for 10 January reads: 4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

4.50pm: Dockyard parties returned.

5.5pm: Funeral party returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Bread 464 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 3 or 4 for most of day, weather fine, though rain at midnight, noon temperature 69F]

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12 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed embarking ammunition, refitting and as requisite. Training class under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 365 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 464 lbs]

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13 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors. Employed cleaning ship.

6.55am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Test lifebuoys - Correct.

11.45am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.0pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

Midnight: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 368 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 928 lbs]

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14 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

6.40am: Sent working party to Daniel’s Head WT [Wireless Telegraphy] Station.

8.35am: Landed Church parties, RC 44, Wesleyans 42.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.15am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.30am: Working party returned.

11.50am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

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15 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boats.

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed embarking cable, refitting and as requisite.

1.0pm: Landed party to assist in docking SS “Lucerna”.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Dockyard parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

7.0pm: Docking party returned.

10.0pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in second picket boat.

11.45pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 690 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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16 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed preparing for coaling and as requisite.

9.0am: Read Warrant No 271.

11.20am: SS “Prophet” secured alongside.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 5.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 2450 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 194 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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17 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

5.45am: Commenced coaling.

7.0am: Landed working party of 30 hands for SS “Lucerna”.

Noon: Working party returned.

1.55pm: Completed coaling. Received 850 tons.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

2.55pm: SS “Prophet” cast off.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.30pm: Arrived HMS “Berwick”.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 368 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1035 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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18 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

7.30am: Sent working party to Daniel’s Head WT Station.

7.50am: Landed working party to assist in undocking SS “Lucerna”.

8.50am: Inspected coaling suits.

am: Employed cleaning ship, refitting and as requisite. Divers searching for lost ammunition cases.

11.30am: Undocking party returned.

pm: Lost overboard by accident Lanterns Torpedo boat PN [Pattern Number] 25A, 1 in number. Employed as in forenoon.

2.30pm: Daniel’s Head Working party returned.

2.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Dockyard parties returned.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Stations with first part Starboard Watch.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

[Rain in middle of day, otherwise fine. Noon temperature 63F]

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19 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed embarking cables and ammunition, repairing targets, refitting and as requisite.

11.15am: Sailed HMS “Weymouth”.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Dockyard parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 369 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 464 lbs]

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20 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

8.10am: Arrived HMS “Carnarvon”.

am: Employed cleaning ship. embarking ammunition, refitting and as requisite. Tested lifebuoys - Correct. Discharged to SS “Chignecto” [listed here as Segura (1)] for passage to England 8 ratings.

10.55am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am.

1.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

3.15pm: Arrived HMS “Antrim”.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crew told off.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

11.40pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs, Bread 828 lbs]

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21 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

8.45am: Landed Church parties, RC 32, Wesleyans 40, Presbyterians 13.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.10am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 5.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

5.0pm: Employed embarking ammunition.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

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22 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Outer Camber Wall]

Draught forward 28’ 6”, Draught aft 28’ 4”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boats.

7.0am: Landed Dockyard and target parties.

7.30am: Warped clear of Wall and proceeded as requisite for passing out of Camber and coming to anchor in D Berth.

7.50am: Came to with Starboard anchor veered 5 shackles, depth 8.75 fathoms. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

[At single anchor D Berth, Grassy Bay, Anchor Bearings: Abeam port Ireland Point Fort N53W, Chimney N87W, Abeam port South Breakwater S55W]

8.0am: Arrived HMS “Isis”.

8.40am: Embarked from “Isis” Gunnery class of 10 Gunlayers 1 and 99 Gunlayers 2. Joined ship Engineer Lieutenant Commander HC Barker.

9.0am: Opened B, C doors.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers - Exercised Physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Training class and Acting Seaman Gunner class at instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

2.5pm: Target party returned. SS “Creole” proceeded to St “Georges” [unusual use of inverted commas here] with targets.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 9.0pm. Landed patrol.

5.15pm: Hoisted in pinnace. Dockyard party returned. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees and Recording party came on board.

5.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.5pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

Midnight: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 420 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs, Bread 1500 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 68F]

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23 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor D Berth, Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 5”, Draught aft 28’ 5”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

6.10am: Hoisted in picket boats.

7.0am: Weighed - Engines as requisite. 7.15am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.5am: Stopped and as requisite. 8.10am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms veered 6 shackles.

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage. Anchor Bearings: St Catherine’s Point S52E, Flagstaff Fort George S11E, Fairway buoy N34E]

8.40am: Weighed, Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets.

9.0am: Took firing Station on ditto and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 Conical buoys]

9.10am: Commenced aiming rifle practice. Divisions - Prayers.

9.25am: Exercised physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite.

1.0pm: Completed aiming rifle practice. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with target party.

1.20pm: Commenced 12 pounder practice.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Raised steam in second picket boat.

4.15pm: Completed 12 pounder practice. Proceeded as requisite for coming to anchor.

4.30pm: Came to with Port anchor in 9 fathoms veered 6 shackles. Banked fires at 2 hours’ notice.

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage. Anchor Bearings: St Catherine’s Point S66E, Fort George Flagstaff S11E, Sugar Loaf S32W]

4.45pm: Pinnace returned with target party. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

6.0pm: Placed look outs. Darkened ship.

8.0pm: Cleared away night guns and search lights.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 8 lbs, Bread 5 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 3 for most of day, weather fine, noon temperature 72F, sea temperature 65F]

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24 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage]

8.15am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with target party.

8.30am: Weighed. Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

9.5am: Commenced sub calibre practice.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Training class under instruction.

11.10am: Completed sub calibre practice. Sent rake party to tug.

11.42am: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

0.14pm: Completed superimposed turret practice.

0.30pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

4.40pm: Discontinued practice. Proceeded as requisite for coming to anchor.

4.50pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9.75 fathoms veered 6 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours’ notice.

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage. Anchor Bearings: St Catherine’s Point S65E, Fort George Flagstaff S7E, Sugar loaf S34W]

5.15pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges with targets.

5.30pm: HMS “Isis” passed outwards.

6.0pm: Placed look outs. Darkened ship.

8.0pm: Night guns and search lights cleared away.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 10 lbs, Bread 8 lbs]

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25 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage]

Draught forward 28’ 2”, Draught aft 28’ 6”.

8.30am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with target and rake parties.

8.35am: Weighed. Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

9.20am: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys at school.

11.20am: Completed 12 inch service practice.

11.50am: Resumed 6 inch service practice.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

2.10pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class.

2.20pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges with targets.

2.30pm: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Shelly Bay.

2.54pm: Stopped and as requisite. 2.58pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms veered 6 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours’ notice.

[At single anchor Shelly Bay. Anchor Bearings: Eastern detached Rock in Bailey’s Bay N84E, Shelly Bay Point S25E, Shelly Bay Buoy phi [symbol] Mount Langton Signal Station S25E]

4.50pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Burned search lights and exercised ditto at sweeping. Night guns cleared away.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 5 lbs, Bread 8 lbs]

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26 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor Shelly Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 11”, Draught aft 28’ 5”.

5.0am: Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

7.38am: Weighed. Engines as requisite. 7.41am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

8.10am: Stopped and as requisite. 8.15am: Came to with Port anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours’ notice. Hoisted out boats.

[At single anchor Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Beacon phi [symbol] Abeam starboard South Breakwater S52W, Chimney N85W, Abeam port Ireland Fort N51W]

am: Employed refitting, discharging empty ammunition cases and as requisite. Sent Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class to [HMS] “Charybdis”. Opened B, C doors.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

1.10pm: SS “Creole” arrived from St Georges with targets. Sent target party to ditto.

2.30pm: Set anchor Watch. Let go Starboard anchor under foot.

3.50pm: Target party returned. Sent Steam Pinnace and launch into camber.

5.0pm: Placed look outs.

6.0pm: Weighed Starboard anchor. Took off anchor watch.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 405 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 3 or 4 in am, squally north westerly force 4-5 at 4pm, becoming quieter by midnight]

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27 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor Grassy Bay]

5.35am: Opened B, C doors.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for berthing alongside.

7.30am: Closed B, C doors.

8.30am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Inner Camber.

9.40am: Secured alongside Long Arm. Opened B, C doors.

[Alongside Long Arm Inner Camber]

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. All Signal books and documents and Coding Office books and documents returned to Captain’s Cabin.

2.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns and search lights crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 432 lbs, Bread 1100 lbs]

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28 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

4.30am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

8.0am: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 43, Wesleyans and Presbyterians 59.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.10am: Ship’s company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.40am: Church parties returned.

0.30pm: Issued Coding Office Books and documents.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am.

3.0pm: Sailed HMS “Berwick”.

3.50pm: Sailed HMS “Weymouth”.

4.10pm: Sailed HMS “Carnarvon”.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]

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29 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

am: Employed painting aloft, refitting, refitting targets and as requisite. Two Gunlayers 2 of Gunnery class passing for Gunlayer 1.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 743 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

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30 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Six Gunlayers 2 of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Acting Seaman Gunners class at exercise. Torpedo training class under instruction. Joined ship from SS “Chaleur” [listed here as Sabor (1)] Staff Surgeon HH Pearce.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

1.0pm: Sailed HMS “Leviathan”.

1.45pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

2.30pm: Arrived HMS “Weymouth”.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 403 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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31 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in first Picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors. Hoisted out first and in second Picket boat.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Six Gunlayers 2 of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

11.55pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 448 lbs, Vegetables 2400 lbs, Bread 530 lbs]

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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1917

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[Cover of Log for February 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through). Signed by Navigating Officer (as before) and Approved by CR de C Foot, Captain]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]

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1 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

8.15am: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

8.30am: Landed Marines for drill.

am: Employed repairing targets, refitting and as requisite. Painting ship’s side. Six Gunlayers 2 of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Landed 12 pounder 12 hundredweight guns Nos 560, 1508, 569 and 576.

3.0pm: Arrived HMS “Leviathan”.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 409 lbs, Bread 412 lbs]

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2 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

6.45am: Landed Dockyard party.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed painting ship, refitting and as requisite. Discharged to SS “Chaudiere” [listed here] for passage to England Fleet Surgeon WR Trythall, Engineer Lieutenant H Armstrong and Gunnery class of 10 Gunlayers 1, 88 Gunlayers 2. Six Gunlayers 2 of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

0.40pm: Dockyard party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

8.0pm: Night defence guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 409 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

[South westerly winds force 4-5 to 5-6 in am, force 6-7 later in day. Weather mostly fine, barometric pressure falling, noon temperature 68F]

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3 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

10.0am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

0.40pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to Port Watch [which may be incorrect as Port mentioned at 1.0pm] till 10.0pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 372 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 920 lbs]

[Wind initially south westerly, then north westerly, squally force 5-6 for most of day, showers at times. Barometric pressure rising, noon temperature 54F]

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4 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

8.15am: Landed Church parties, RC 48, Presbyterians 19, Wesleyans 48.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.0am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.40am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.30pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Provisions received: Bread 40 lbs]

[Weather still squally in am, quieter in pm]

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5 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard party.

7.30am: Arrived HMS “Berwick”.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.25am: Exercised General Quarters.

9.26am: Arrived HMS “Drake”.

10.33am: Exercised Collision Stations.

10.43am: Exercised “Abandon ship”.

11.0am: Exercised Fire Stations.

am: Six Gunlayers 2 of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

pm: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Gunnery and Torpedo Training classes under instruction.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Dockyard party returned.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 696 lbs, Bread 520 lbs]

[Another squally day, south westerly winds for most of day, up to force 8-9 at 8pm, then north westerly force 6-7 at midnight. Showers for much of day, noon temperature 66F]

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6 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard and target parties.

am: Employed cleaning magazines and as requisite. Sections of boys to school. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Y Group at divisional drill. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Six Gunlayers 2 of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Dockyard parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 366 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

[Squally north westerly winds force 5-6 for most of day, with showers]

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7 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

4.30am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

7.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed embarking ammunition. B Group 6 inch at divisional drill. Gunnery Training class under instruction. Torpedo Training class under instruction.

3.25pm: Arrived HMS “Carnarvon”.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

4.55pm: Dockyard parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 364 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

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8 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

0.15am: Drew fires in first picket boat.

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

6.55am: Landed Dockyard parties.

8.15am: Aired bedding.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. Marines at heavy gun drill. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Control and TS [Transmitting Station] parties at exercise. Gunnery training class under instruction.

11.0am: Read Warrant No 272.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.30pm.

4.50pm: Dockyard parties returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 358 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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9 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.20am: Exercised General Quarters. 9.55am: Secured.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo Training classes under instruction.

10.0am: Landed Dockyard party.

11.50am: Dockyard party returned.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 273.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

10.0pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 358 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 6-7 at 4 and 8pm. Noon temperature 66F]

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10 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

6.55am: Landed Dockyard party.

am: Employed cleaning ship. Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

Noon: Dockyard party returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.30pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes. Recreation leave to second part Port Watch till 5.30pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 386 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 950 lbs]

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11 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC [Roman Catholic] 48, Wesleyans 62.

10.0am: Sailed HMS “Drake”.

10.30am: Ship’s company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 5.30pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 10]

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12 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boats.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors. Hoisted out second picket boat and in launch.

9.25am: Exercised Physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Supply parties at exercise. Picket boats running torpedoes from dropping gear. Section of boys at school. Torpedo Training class under instruction. Party employed mounting gun on SS “Baron Polwarth”.

1.0pm: Drew fires in second picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

pm: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 696 lbs, Bread 474 lbs]

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13 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Long Arm, Inner Camber]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard party.

7.50am: Arrived HMS “Isis”.

9.30am: Exercised Collision Stations. Hoisted in second picket boat.

10.35am: Exercised Fire Stations.

11.0am: Landed Sanitary party. Employed replacing gear and as requisite.

1.25pm: Hoisted in launch. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction.

3.45pm: Hoisted out pinnace.

4.0pm: Dockyard and Sanitary parties returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

pm: Joined ship from SS “Chignecto” 5 ratings. Embarked from ditto Gunnery class of 1 Gunlayer 1, 24 Gunlayers 2.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 358 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 474 lbs]

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14 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.37, Long -64.72 [estimated]

[Alongside Long Arm Inner Camber]

Draught forward 27’ 4”, Draught aft 28’ 3”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship, preparing to leave wall and hoisting in boats.

am: Drew fires in first picket boat and Steam Pinnace. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and 6 Gunlayers 1 came on board.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers. Employed casting off hawsers.

10.16am: Cast off. Engines as requisite for passing out of camber.

10.37am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys at school.

11.25am: Engines as requisite. 11.30am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Fort George Flagstaff N80.5E, Round Tower S62E, Coney Island causeway S36E]

[At Single Anchor Off Old Ferry]

0.30pm: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets.

0.40pm: Weighed. Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery Class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N54E - S54W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

1.10pm: Commenced aiming rifle practice. Make and mend clothes.

2.42pm: Completed aiming rifle practice.

2.50pm: Commenced 12 pounder practice.

3.30pm: Completed ditto. Commenced sub calibre practice.

4.0pm: Completed ditto. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with target and rake parties.

4.25pm: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

4.50pm: Discontinued ditto. Proceeded as requisite for coming to anchor.

5.5pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms veered 6 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours’ notice.

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage [anchor bearings]: St Catherine’s Point S77E, Fort George Flagstaff S49E, Sugar Loaf S15E]

5.30pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug returned to St Georges with targets. Placed look outs. Darkened ship.

8.0pm: Night guns and search lights crews told off.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 50 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 922 lbs]

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15 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage]

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship. Issued signal books to Signal dept.

8.0am: Hoisted out pinnace.

8.27am: Weighed. Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Proceeded as requisite for closing ditto. Employed refitting and as requisite.

8.40am: Sent pinnace to tug with target and rake parties. Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N54E - S54W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

8.50am: Resumed superimposed turret practice.

9.12am: Completed ditto. 9.20am: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

10.47am: Completed ditto. 10.58am: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

Noon: Raised steam in second picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

0.8pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class.

0.25pm: Pinnace returned with rake party. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to Dockyard with targets.

0.30pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

1.30pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Hoisted out boats. Employed preparing to weigh Coal Hulk’s moorings. Divers searching for ditto. Working cable as requisite.

[At single anchor Near Coal Hulk’s Moorings, Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: South Breakwater Red Light S53W, Chimney N84W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N48W]

4.0pm: Target party returned. Tug proceeded to St Georges.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Sent Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class to “Charybdis”. Sent working party of 1 PO [Petty Officer], 30 men to “Charybdis”.

5.30pm: Placed look outs.

6.0pm: Divers returned. Secured cable.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

11.30p: Set anchor watch. Sent boats into Camber. Steam ready for slow speed.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 8 lbs, Bread 6 lbs]

[South westerly wind increasing to force 6 at midnight, barometric pressure recorded hourly in pm (falling)]

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16 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

[At single anchor Near Coal hulk’s Mooring, Grassy Bay]

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.25am: Exercised Physical drill.

am: Employed restowing magazines, refitting targets and as requisite.

9.45am: Hoisted out launch.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Took off anchor watch.

5.10pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

11.0pm: All boats down sent into camber. Steam ready for slow speed.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 700 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 580 lbs]

[Wind squally for most of day, south westerly in am, north westerly from 8pm, mostly force 5. Barometric pressure recorded hourly, falling until 4pm, then starting to rise. Noon temperature 73F]

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17 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

[At coal hulk’s moorings, Grassy Bay]

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

8.40am: Aired night clothing.

am: Employed preparing to weigh coal hulk’s moorings. Divers securing hawser to ditto. Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

1.45pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for shifting berth 150 yards NW by N.

2.5pm: Came to with Starboard anchor veered 4 shackles. Hove ring of coal hulk’s moorings to the hawse and shackled sheet cable to ditto.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

4.45pm: Placed look outs.

6.55pm: Secured cable. Steam ready for slow speed.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 353 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 1060 lbs]

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18 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

[At Coal hulk’s Moorings, Grassy Bay]

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship. Part of the watch working cable.

8.20am: Landed Church parties, RC 32, Wesleyans 32, Presbyterians 6.

9.0am: Unshackled S [unknown symbol] leg from ring of moorings and secured ditto with a hawser inboard.

9.35am: Divisions.

10.15am: Divine Service.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

pm: Part of the watch working cable.

0.15pm: Unshackled NE leg [unknown symbol] from ring and secured ditto with a hawser.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

2.30pm: Unshackled NW leg [symbol] from ring and buoyed ditto.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

4.45pm: Placed look outs. Hove up mooring bridles and hung ditto in the hawse.

5.15pm: Slipped and buoyed S and NE [symbol] legs.

5.25pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for coming to in D berth.

5.42pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.25 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours’ notice.

[At single anchor D Berth [anchor bearings]: Abeam port South Breakwater S53W, Chimney N87W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N52W]

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

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19 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

am: Employed cleaning ship and working cable.

6.30am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for picking up NW leg of moorings and heaving in ditto.

[At Coal Hulk’s Moorings]

8.0am: Landed Dockyard party.

10.0am: [SS] “Ready” came alongside to receive cable. Employed hoisting mooring cable into ditto, and heaving in moorings.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

2.20pm: Weighed NW anchor of moorings. Proceeded as requisite for coming to in D berth.

2.30pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

[At single anchor D berth [anchor bearings]: Abeam port South Breakwater S58W, Chimney N83W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N51W]

4.35pm: Dockyard parties returned.

5.0pm: Placed look outs.

5.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: “Ready” proceeded to Dockyard with BW anchor and leg of moorings.

7.0pm: Read Warrant No 274. Banked fires at 2.5 hour’s notice.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 715 lbs, Bread 558 lbs]

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20 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

1.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship and working cable.

6.15am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for picking up NE leg of moorings and heaving in ditto.

7.0am: Landed party to disembark cable from “Ready”.

[At coal hulk’s Moorings]

10.45am: Weighed NE anchor of moorings. Proceeded as requisite for picking up S leg.

11.15am: Hove in hawser attached to S leg and secured ditto. Hove NE anchor to the cat davit and unshackled moorings.

0.25pm: “Ready” came alongside. Employed placing anchor and moorings in ditto.

2.25pm: “Ready” proceeded to Dockyard with NE anchor and leg of moorings. Commenced heaving in S leg.

4.15pm: Weighed S anchor of moorings. Proceeded as requisite for coming to in D berth.

4.50pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 4 hours’ notice.

[At single anchor D Berth [anchor bearings]: Abeam port South Breakwater S55W, Chimney N85W, Ireland Point N51W]

5.0pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Placed look outs.

7.40pm: Cable party returned.

8.5pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 373 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 580 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 67F]

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21 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship, preparing to embark ammunition and to hoist out moorings.

8.5am: “Ready” came alongside.

8.25am: SS “Dorie” secured alongside. Employed embarking ammunition and hoisting out moorings.

Noon: Arrived French cruiser “Dupleix”.

1.30pm: “Ready” proceeded to Dockyard with S anchor and leg of moorings.

4.0pm: Special leave to Daymen and Stokers of second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

5.25pm: “Ready” came alongside.

5.55pm: Ditto proceeded to Dockyard with bridles and central ring of moorings.

6.20pm: Completed embarking ammunition. Placed look outs.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 381 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs, Bread 530 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 427 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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22 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

7.0am: Discharged to HMS “Berwick” for passage to England Gunnery class of 7 Gunlayers 1, 25 Gunlayers 2.

9.35am: Sailed HMS “Berwick”.

10.55am: Completed coaling. Received 600 tons.

11.0am: Dismounted 12 pounder gun on board SS “Dorie”.

0.5pm: SS “Dorie” cast off.

1.30pm: Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard watch till 10.0pm.

5.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 352 lbs, Bread 466 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1011 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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23 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

0.30am: All boats down secured in Camber for the night.

am and pm: Employed cleaning ship.

8.50am: Inspected coaling suits. Landed Dockyard parties.

11.45am: Dockyard parties returned.

4.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 351 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 462 lbs]

[Squally northerly winds overnight, reducing in am]

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24 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

6.0am: Landed Dockyard party.

7.5am: Ditto returned.

8.45am: Aired night clothing.

11.5am: Hoisted in launch.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Arrived HMS “Donegal”.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 702 lbs, Bread 934 lbs]

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25 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

8.30am: Landed Church, parties RC [Roman Catholic] 42, NC [Nonconformists] 52.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.20am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Church parties returned. Sailed HMS “Isis”.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Sent working party to [HMS] “Charybdis”.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

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26 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

7.0am: Landed target party.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed landing cordite for test, refitting and as requisite. Coaling gear refitted - Correct. Boys exercising boat sailing and at school. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Range clock operators under instruction.

11.55am: Target party returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 275.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 347 lbs, Bread 464 lbs]

[Barometric pressure relatively high, weather fine, noon temperature 69F]

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27 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth]

1.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

Draught forward 28’ 4”, Draught aft 28’ 6”.

5.0am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for berthing alongside.

7.0am: Landed berthing party.

7.15am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for passing into Inner Camber.

8.15pm: Secured alongside North Breakwater. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary. Opened B, C doors.

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.45am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Section of boys at school.

11.45am: Dockyard parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

3.0pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

4.0pm: Quarters. Landed patrol.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

Midnight: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 418 lbs, Bread 470 lbs]

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28 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boats.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

6.30am: Hoisted out first picket boat and in Steam Pinnace.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.20am: Exercised Physical drill.

9.35am: Exercised Collision Stations.

10.10am: Exercised Fire Stations and Stations for Abandon ship.

11.0am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship training classes under instruction. Section of boys at school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

3.30pm: Sailed HMS “Carnarvon”.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

7.0pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

8.5pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 356 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 522 lbs]

LOGS FOR MARCH 1917

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[Cover of Log for March 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through). Signed by Navigating Officer and approved by Captain, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]

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1 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.30am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

6.45am: Sent working party to discharge SS “Penolver”.

7.30am: Disembarked 12 pounder gun ex SS “Dorie”.

9.10am: Divisions - Read Prayers. Inspected and aired bedding.

am: Employed cleaning magazines and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes and Acting Gunlayers 3 under instruction. Section of boys at school.

1.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Landed patrol

5.10pm: Working party returned.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.25pm: Patrol returned.

11.50pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 348 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 522 lbs]

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2 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.45am: Landed working party to discharge SS “Penolver”.

9.25am: Exercised Physical drill. Exercised General Quarters.

am: Employed cleaning holds and magazines, refitting and as requisite. Tested magazine flooding arrangements. Gunlayers 3 at deflection teacher. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Working party returned.

10.10pm: Reinforced patrol.

11.50pm: Patrols returned. Drew fires in picket boats.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 354 lbs, Bread 522 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 67F]

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3 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.45am: Landed working party to discharge SS “Penolver”.

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

11.45am: Working party returned.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

2.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

3.0pm: Sailed HMS “Weymouth”.

4.0pm: Quarters.

8.0pm: Drew fires in second picket boat. Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

Midnight: Drew fires in first picket boat.

Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 366 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 1050 lbs]

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4 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.0am: Discharged 2 ratings as gun’s crew to SS “East Wales”.

9.40am: Divisions. Landed Church parties, RC 32, Presbyterians 11, Wesleyans 41.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

1.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

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5 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 28’ 4”, Draught aft 28’ 4”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for leaving camber.

8.45am: Cast off - Proceeded as requisite for passing out of Camber and coming to anchor in C Berth.

9.35am: Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

[At single anchor C Berth, Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Hogfish Beacon S26W, Abeam port South Breakwater N67W, Ireland Point N32W]

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Training class under instruction. Gunlayers 3 at deflection teacher.

pm: Employed cleaning holds and as requisite. Mr AB Colwill Head Schoolmaster inspected school.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7am. Landed patrol.

5.30pm: Placed look outs.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

11.40pm: Drew fires in picket boats.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 708 lbs, Bread 522 lbs]

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6 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

am: Employed provisioning ship, cleaning magazines and as requisite. 13 Leading Seamen passing educational test for Petty Officer. Torpedo Training class under instruction. Section of boys at school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

3.30pm: Sent party to SS “Eburna” to dismount gun.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 277.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7am. Landed patrol.

5.30pm: Landed extra patrol under Lieutenant Thomas RNR. Placed look outs.

7.15pm: Gun dismounting party returned.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

10.50pm: Patrols returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 342 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 322 lbs]

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7 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship.

8.40am: Landed Dockyard party.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.20am: Exercised Physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Torpedo training class under instruction. Section of boys at school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.35pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.50pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 341 lbs, Bread 312 lbs]

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8 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

8.35am: Aired bedding.

9.10am: Divisions. Inspected hats.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Marines at Small Arm drill. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Torpedo Training class under examination.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Bread 462 lbs]

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9 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers - Exercised Physical drill.

9.40am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.30am: Secured.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Torpedo Training class under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

5.45pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 356 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 462 lbs]

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10 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

7.0am: Landed Dockyard and target parties.

8.45a: Inspected and aired night clothing.

9.15am: Sent 12 ratings to attend Somerset Police Court.

11.30am: Ratings returned from Somerset.

11.50am: Dockyard and target parties returned.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.15pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed Hamilton patrol.

3.50pm: Arrived HMS “Roxburgh” and HMY “Warrior”.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

7.0pm: Hamilton patrol returned.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 330 lbs, Bread 900 lbs]

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11 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 35, NC 53.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.40am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]

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12 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

7.25am: Landed 12 pounder 8 hundredweight gun No 910 and mounting PN 91 No 85.

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

9.25am: Exercised Physical drill.

9.30am: Sent 14 ratings to attend Somerset Police Court.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Control and TS [Transmitting Station] parties. Sightsetters, Gunlayers II and III at deflection teacher. Acting Seaman Torpedomen training class under instruction. Section of boys to school.

0.30pm: Ratings returned from Somerset. Employed as in forenoon.

1.45pm: Arrived HMS “Isis”. Joined ship from ditto Engineer Commander RH Goodyear, Surgeon WH Sarra and 3 ratings also Gunnery class of 9 Gunlayers 1 and 27 Gunlayers 2.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 278.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Joined from “Isis” and accomodated in “Charybdis” for training 73 Newfoundland RNR ratings.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 730 lbs, Vegetables 4400 lbs, Bread 627 lbs]

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13 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

8.40am: Landed Dockyard and target parties.

9.25am: Exercised physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Torpedo Training class under instruction. Section of boys at school.

11.45am: SS “Creole” proceeded to St Georges with targets. Target and Dockyard party returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Joined ship from “Caraquet” Gunnery Class of 10 Gunlayers 1 and 35 Gunlayers 2 also 20 Newfoundland RNR ratings accomodated in “Charybdis”. Discharged to barracks 11 ratings for DA [Defensively Armed] Merchant vessels.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Placed look outs. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees and recording party came on board. Sent Lieutenant Wilson RNR to “Charybdis” for charge of Newfoundland RNR ratings.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 434 lbs, Bread 1092 lbs]

[Weather fine, north westerly wind force 4 for much of day, noon temperature 68F]

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14 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor C Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 0”, Draught aft 28’ 2”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea. Hoisted in boats. Drew fires in second picket boat.

9.16am: Weighed. Engines as requisite. Communicating with [HMS] “Isis”.

9.27am: Proceeded as requisite for turning ship. 9.32am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

10.15am: Stopped and as requisite. Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets.

10.18am: Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

10.20am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Ship’s Gunlayers 2 and 3 carrying out aiming rifle and 12 pounder service practice. Section of boys at school.

0.30pm: Hoisted out first picket boat and sent ditto to Grassy Bay. Employed as in forenoon.

2.15pm: Completed aiming rifle practice. Commenced 12 pounder service practice.

3.30pm: First picket boat returned.

3.40pm: Hoisted out pinnace and in first picket boat. Sent target party to tug.

4.35pm: Completed 12 pounder service practice. Commenced sub calibre practice.

5.35pm: Completed ditto. Proceeded as requisite for coming to anchor.

5.40pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9.25 fathoms veered 6 shackles. Banked fires at 2.25 hours’ notice. Placed look outs.

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage [anchor bearings]: St Catherine’s Point S82W, Fort George Flagstaff S33E, Sugar loaf S21W, Anchor NWxN 100 yards]

6.5pm: Pinnace returned with target party. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St George’s with targets.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 53 lbs, Bread 80 lbs]

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15 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage]

8.5am: Hoisted out pinnace.

8.20am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Sent pinnace to ditto with target and rake parties.

8.25am: Weighed. Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

8.51am: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

9.42am: Completed superimposed turret practice.

9.50am: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

3.5pm: Completed 6 inch service practice.

4.25pm: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

5.15pm: Discontinued practice. Proceeded as requisite for coming to anchor.

5.40pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms veered 6 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours’ notice. Placed look outs. Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage [anchor bearings]: St Catherine’s Point S66E, Fort George Flagstaff S20E, Sugar Loaf S23W]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 59 lbs, Bread 200 lbs]

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16 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.35, Long -64.78 [rough estimate]

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage]

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship. Raised steam for 10 knots.

8.20am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Sent pinnace to ditto with target and rake parties.

8.48am: Weighed. Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

9.28am: Resumed 12 inch service practice.

11.2am: Discontinued practice.

11.20am: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges with targets.

11.35am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

0.20pm: Stopped and as requisite.

0.30pm: Came to with Port anchor in 7.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Hoisted out boats. Raised steam in second picket boat. Opened B, C doors.

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Abeam port South Breakwater Head S53W, Chimney N87W, Abeam port Ireland Point Fort N51W]

2.0pm: Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary. Employed disembarking empty ammunition cases and as requisite.

pm: Discharged to SS “Chignecto” for passage to England, Surgeon A Courti~ [name off edge of page], and Gunnery class of 13 Gunlayers 1, 46 Gunlayers 2.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

5.45pm: Placed look outs.

7.30p: Burned search lights and exercised ditto at sweeping.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 383 lbs, Bread 580 lbs]

[North westerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, weather fine, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 63F]

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17 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.45am: Aired night clothing and inspected ditto.

am: Employed cleaning ship, sponging out guns and restowing magazines.

11.50am: Read Warrant No 279.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 466 lbs, Vegetables 3310 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]

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18 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, Presbyterians 9, Wesleyans 40, RC 34.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.30am: Divine Service.

am: Lieutenant Wilson and Newfoundland RNR ratings came on board.

11.30am: C in C [Commander in Chief] came on board and inspected ditto.

11.50am: Church parties returned.

Noon: C in C left ship.

0.30pm: Sent Lieutenant Wilson and Newfoundland RNR ratings to “Charybdis”.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

8.56pm: Let go Starboard anchor under foot. Set anchor watch. Raising steam for slow speed.

10.15pm: Patrol returned. All boats down sent into camber.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 320 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 4 from noon, becoming squally in evening and westerly then north westerly force 6-7 at 10 and 11pm, with rain. Barometric pressure recorded hourly in pm (falling slowly), noon temperature 69F]

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19 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.72 [estimated]

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 9”, Draught aft 27’ 11”.

2.0am: Raising steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea. Hoisted in pinnace and second picket boat. Drew fires in second picket boat.

6.45am: Sent to Charybdis Lieutenant Commander Whish and 14 ratings attending Somerset Police Court.

6.55am: 24 Gunlayers 3 came on board from “Leviathan”. Sent first Picket boat into camber.

7.21am: Weighed. Engines as requisite for turning ship. 7.35am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.31am: Stopped and as requisite. 8.38am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms veered 6 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Set anchor Watch.

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage [anchor bearings]: St Catherine’s Point S58E, Fort George Flagstaff S15E, Sugar Loaf S23W]

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Torpedo Training class at instruction. Section of boys to school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters.

6.0pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 55 lbs, Bread 100 lbs]

[Squally north westerly wind force 6 for most of day, rain and showers in am, fine in pm. Barometric pressure recorded hourly (rising from 4am), noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 62F]

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20 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage]

5.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

8.30am: Hoisted out pinnace.

8.50am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Secured ditto astern and sent pinnace with target party to repair.

9.30am: Sent rake party to tug.

9.40am: Hoisted in pinnace. Tug cast off and took up firing station.

9.49am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by “Leviathan’s” Gunlayers 3.

9.55am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N54E - S54W between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

11.0am: Completed ditto. Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

11.20am: Commenced 12 pounder practice.

11.50am: Completed practices by “Leviathan’s” Gunlayers 3.

0.4pm: Resumed 12 inch service practice by Gunlayers 1 of Gunnery class.

1.8pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery Class.

1.20pm: Target and rake parties returned. Tug proceeded to St Georges with targets. Proceeded as requisite for coming to anchor.

1.35pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Carried out two runs from starboard fore and starboard after torpedo tubes.

[At single anchor Off the Old Ferry [anchor bearings]: Fort George Flagstaff N80E, Round Tower S66E, Crawl Point S30W]

3.9pm: Weighed. Engines as requisite for turning ship.

3.17pm: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

3.58pm: Stopped and as requisite. 4.3pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out. Hoisted out Steam pinnace and launch. Sent Commander Stokes Rees and recording party to “Charybdis”. Discharged “Leviathan’s” Gunlayers 3 to “Leviathan”. Employed disembarking empty ammunition cases.

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Abeam port South Breakwater Head S55W, Chimney N85W, Abeam port Ireland Point Fort N51W]

5.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Placed look outs.

6.10pm: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace.

8.35pm: Drew fires in ditto. Night guns and search lights crews told off.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 70 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 200 lbs]

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21 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

5.50am: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace.

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties.

9.10am: Divisions - Read prayers.

9.30am: Exercised Physical drill.

am: Sent Gunnery class to “Charybdis”. Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school. Gunlayers 3 at deflection teacher.

11.45am: Dockyard parties returned.

1.10pm: Landed target party.

pm: Employed as in forenoon and restowing magazines.

1.40pm: Lieutenant Commander Whish and ratings attending Somerset Police Court returned.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 744 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

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22 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

7.5am: Let go Starboard anchor under foot.

7.30am: Raising steam for slow speed.

8.40am: Landed target party, Lieutenant Commander Whish and ratings attending Police Court.

9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Section of boys at school. B and Y groups at divisional drill. Marines at heavy gun drill. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

Noon: Target party and party attending Police Court returned.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

pm: Discharged to “Antrim” for passage to England, Gunnery class of 15 Gunlayers 1, 3 Gunlayers 2.

3.45pm: Weighed Starboard anchor. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

4.10pm: Sailed HMS “Antrim”.

5.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

11.15pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace. All boats down moored in camber.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 414 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 650 lbs]

[Squally wind force 4 to 5 all day, south westerly in am, north westerly in pm. Barometric pressure recorded hourly (falling slowly until 3pm, then rising slowly). Noon temperature 67F]

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23 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties and ratings attending Police Court in charge of Lieutenant Commander Whish.

9.25am: Exercised Physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Torpedo Training class under instruction. Gunnery Training class under instruction. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Acting Gunlayers 3 under instruction.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned.

0.50pm: Ratings attending Police Court returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Lost overboard by neglect Condensers Telephone PN 2473, 1 in number.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 388 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[Winds still squally in am, mostly north easterly, force 4 or 5 for most of day, weather fine]

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24 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.40am: Landed Dockyard party.

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

9.20am: Landed ratings attending Somerset Police Court in charge of Lieutenant Commander Whish.

11.45am: Dockyard party returned.

0.30pm: Ratings attending Police Court returned.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and Starboard Watch boys till 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 782 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 1300 lbs]

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25 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 29, NC 47.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.40am: Church parties returned.

1.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.55pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

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26 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.0am: Landed ratings attending Somerset Police Court under Lieutenant Commander Whish.

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Boys exercising boat sailing. Section of boys to school. Gunnery and Torpedo Training class under instruction. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

Noon: Ratings attending police Court returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 280.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 387 lbs, Vegetables 2800 lbs, Bread 650 lbs]

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27 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

5.45am: Opened B, C doors.

8.0am: 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties.

9.30am: Exercised Physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Divers examining submerged fittings. Gunnery and Torpedo Training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school. Gunlayers 3 at deflection teacher.

11.40am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Non swimmers under instruction.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.50pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.50pm: Drew fires in first Picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 392 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

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28 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in first Picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.25a: Landed ratings attending Somerset Police Court in charge of Lieutenant Commander Whish.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Tested Carley floats. Section of boys to school. Gunnery and Torpedo Training classes under instruction. Acting Gunlayers, Acting Seaman Gunners and Acting Gunlayers 2 and 3 classes under instruction. 12 Gunlayers from “Leviathan” under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Non Swimmers under instruction.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 281.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 407 lbs, Bread 520 lbs]

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29 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.0am: Landed ratings attending Somerset Police Court in charge of Lieutenant Commander Whish.

8.55am: Aired bedding.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Acting Seaman Gunners and Acting Gunlayers 2 and 3 under instruction.

0.40pm: Ratings attending Police Court returned. Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm and Port Watch boys till 6.0pm. Non swimmers under instruction.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 390 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

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30 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

7.15am: Sent ammunitioning party to SS “Elleric”.

8.40am: Landed ratings attending Somerset Police Court in charge of Lieutenant Commander Whish.

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

10.25am: SS “Elleric” secured alongside.

am: Employed embarking ammunition. Discharged to SS “Chaudiere” for passage to England Engineer Commander HJ Little.

pm: Employed embarking ammunition.

6.0pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night guns’ and search lights’ crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

9.45pm: Completed ammunitioning.

10.45pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.55pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 390 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 451 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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31 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

am: Employed preparing for coaling.

5.45am: Opened B, C doors. Commenced coaling ship.

11.15am: Completed coaling - Received 575 tons.

Noon: SS “Elleric” cast off.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

4.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 801 lbs, Bread 1300 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1013 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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LOGS FOR APRIL 1917

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[Cover of Log for April 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through). Signed by Navigating Officer and approved by Captain, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]

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1 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.35am: Landed Church parties, Presbyterians 6, Wesleyans 42, RC 41.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.25am: Held Divine Service.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and Starboard Watch boys till 6.0pm.

8.5pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 6]

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2 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

5.25am: Employed cleaning ship.

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties and target party.

9.30am: Landed ratings attending Somerset Police Court in charge of Lieutenant Commander Whish.

am: Employed embarking ammunition, refitting and as requisite.

9.40am: Newfoundland RNR ratings came on board for exercise in deflection teacher.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned.

0.45pm: Paid Quarterly settlement.

2.10pm: SS “Creole” proceeded to St Georges with targets. Target party returned. Non swimmers under instruction.

3.30pm: Newfoundland RNR ratings returned to “Charybdis”.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Employed preparing ship for sea.

6.0pm: Placed look outs.

7.20pm: Acting Seaman Torpedomen class exercised burning search lights.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 824 lbs, Vegetables 4620 lbs, Bread 1100 lbs]

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3 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 6”, Draught aft 28’ 6”.

2.0am: Raising steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Hoisted in and drew fires in first picket boat.

6.30am: Newfoundland RNR class came on board from “Charybdis” also Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees and Recording party. Employed cleaning ship.

7.10am: Weighed - Engines as requisite for turning ship.

7.25am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage. 7.35am: Reduced to 48 revs.

8.10am: Reduced to slow. 8.30am: Increased to 54 revs. SS “Creole” arrived with targets.

8.40am: Stopped and as requisite. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to “Creole” with target and rake parties.

9.0am: Took firing station on “Creole” and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by RNR class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

9.13am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

2.15pm: Completed aiming rifle practice.

2.26pm: Commenced 12 pounder practice.

5.25pm: Completed all practices by RNR class.

5.35pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. “Creole” proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

6.0pm: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

6.36pm: Stopped and as requisite.

6.40pm: Entered Camber.

7.12pm: Secured alongside North Breakwater. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary. Canteen leave to Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Newfoundland RNR ratings returned to “Charybdis”.

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30pm: Night defence crews told off.

11.50pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Bread 60 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 64F]

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4 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised Steam in first picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

7.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

9.10am: Divisions - Read prayers.

9.25am: Exercised physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Torpedo training class under instruction. Section of boys to school.

Noon: Drew fires in second picket boat.

0.30pm: “Ready” arrived with targets. Sent target party to ditto.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

2.0pm: Target party returned.

2.30pm: Arrived French Cruiser “Jeanne d’Acre” [Jeanne d’Arc].

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.45pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 358 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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5 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Newfoundland RNR ratings came on board.

8.35am: Aired bedding.

8.50am: Landed target party.

am: Gunlayers 2 and 3 to deflection teacher. Gunnery and Torpedo Training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. Employed refitting and as requisite.

11.30am: Target party returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

3.40pm: Newfoundland RNR ratings returned to “Charybdis”.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

11.30pm: Advanced clocks 1 hour to conform to Summer time.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 782 lbs, Bread 1250 lbs]

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6 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.10am: Landed Church parties, Wesleyans 44, RC 48 [as this is Good Friday].

9.30am: Divisions.

am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

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7 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second Picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

6.30am: Hoisted out second picket boat.

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 282.

4.15pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 782 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]

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8 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

5.0am: Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

6.25am: Sailed French cruiser “Jeanne d’Arc”.

6.35am: Sailed HMS “Leviathan”.

7.15am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 38, Wesleyans 45, Presbyterians 18.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.15am: Held Divine Service.

11.20am: Arrived French cruiser “Kleber”.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

5.50pm: Arrived HMS “Britannia”.

6.5pm: Sailed HMS “Isis”.

11.45pm: Drew fires in picket boats.

[Number on sick list: 5]

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9 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.55am: Landed Ireland Island Working party.

7.20am: Sent working party to SS “Roumanian Prince” to dismount gun.

8.30am: Leave to boys till 8.0pm.

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher.

9.0am: Arrived HMY “Eileen”.

11.40am: Gun dismounting party returned.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned. Newfoundland RNR ratings at drill.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Working party returned.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 389 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 4 or 5 from noon, squally at times in pm, with rain and showers. Barometric pressure recorded hourly in pm (relatively stable), noon temperature 66F]

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10 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.55am: Landed Ireland Island working party.

7.20am: Sent working party to “Roumanian Prince” to dismount gun.

9.30am: Exercised physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Newfoundland RNR ratings at drill. Gunnery, Torpedo and Acting Seaman Gunners training classes under instruction.

11.15am: Arrived Danish Cruiser “Valkyrien” [listed here].

0.10pm: Gun dismounting party returned.

2.5pm: Sailed HMS “Donegal”.

4.0pm: Quarters - Read Warrant No 283.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Working party returned.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.25pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 396 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

[North westerly wind force 4 or 4-5 all day]

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11 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.0am: Hoisted in first picket boat.

7.0am: Landed Ireland Island Working party.

8.15am: Landed Dockyard parties.

8.30am: Landed marines for route march.

9.10am: Divisions - Read prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. Gunnery, Torpedo and Acting Seaman Gunners training classes under instruction. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Section of boys to school.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned.

0.20pm: Marines returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Non swimmers under instruction.

4.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

5.0pm: Ireland Island Working party returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 390 lbs, Bread 300 lbs]

[Squally north westerly wind force 4-5 or 5-6 all day, weather fine, noon temperature 62F]

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12 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

7.30am: Landed Ireland Island working party.

8.35am: Aired bedding.

9.25am: Exercised Physical drill.

9.30am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction.

11.45am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

3.15pm: Sailed Danish Cruiser “Valkyrien”.

5.0pm: Ireland Island working party returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 394 lbs, Bread 630 lbs]

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13 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

6.55am: Landed Ireland Island Working party.

am: Employed embarking ammunition and as requisite. Acting Seaman Gunners class and Torpedo training class under examination. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction.

11.0am: Sailed HMY “Eileen”.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Non swimmers under instruction.

2.45pm: Completed embarking ammunition.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 284.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

4.40pm: Ireland Island working party returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

11.50pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace and second Picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 390 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

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14 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.55am: Landed Ireland Island Working party.

8.40am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

11.45am: Ireland Island working party returned.

2.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 458 lbs, Vegetables 2800 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]

[Southerly wind force 5, with showers and rain in evening]

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15 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.35am: Landed Church parties, Presbyterians 16, RCs 36.

10.10am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.50am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and leave to boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

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16 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.40am: Landed target party.

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

9.20am: Exercised Collision Stations and Fire Stations.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunlayers at deflection teacher. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction.

11.50am: Target party returned.

1.0pm: Landed working party to discharge SS “Spilsby”.

1.30pm: Discharged to Civil Custody 12 ratings. Employed as in forenoon. Non swimmers under instruction.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Working party returned.

6.0pm: Sailed French cruiser “Kleber”.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.35pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 720 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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17 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.50am: Landed working party to discharge SS “Spilsby”.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. Gunlayers at deflection teacher.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.5pm: Working party returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 390 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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18 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boats.

5.45am: Hoisted out first picket boat. Employed cleaning ship.

6.50am: Sent working party to discharge SS “Spilsby”.

7.30am: Arrived HMS “Isis”. Joined ship from ditto 43 ratings.

9.0am: Landed Dockyard parties.

9.25am: Exercised physical drill.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Acting Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Section of boys to school. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction.

11.30am: Hoisted in and drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Non swimmers under instruction.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

4.50pm: Arrived HMS “Berwick. Joined from ditto and accomodated in “Charybdis” Gunnery class of 6 Gunlayers 1, 93 Gunlayers 2.

5.0pm; Working party returned.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors. Drew fires in first picket boat.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 434 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs, Bread 580 lbs]

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19 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 28’ 0”, Draught aft 28’ 3”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

5.0am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

5.45am: Hoisted in boats.

7.10am: Cast off. Engines as requisite for passing out of camber.

6.20am: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party, 3 Gunlayers 1 and 23 Newfoundland RNR ratings came on board.

7.29am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s anchorage.

8.15am: Reduced to slow. Section of boys to school.

8.40am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets.

8.53am: Stopped and as requisite. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with target party. Employed refitting and as requisite.

9.12am: Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Ship’s Gunlayers 2 and 3, Newfoundland RNR Gunlayers 3 and Class Gunlayers 1.

9.17am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

11.35am: Completed ditto.

11.50am: Commenced sub calibre.

0.30pm: Raised steam in second picket boat. Make and mend clothes.

0.55pm: Completed sub calibre practice. Sent rake party to tug.

1.36pm: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

1.53pm: Completed ditto.

2.0pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

2.36pm: Completed ditto.

2.40pm: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

3.25pm: Completed practices. Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

4.8pm: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

4.37pm: Reduced to 54 revs. 4.53pm: Increased to 60 revs.

5.0pm: Stopped and as requisite. 5.5pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires.

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Ireland Point N48W, Chimney N84W, Abeam port South Breakwater S54W]

5.20pm: Hoisted out second picket boat. Newfoundland RNR ratings returned to “Charybdis”.

7.0pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 520 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 200 lbs]

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20 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

5.0am: Raising steam for 10 knots. Employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: Gunnery class came on board 6 Gunlayers 1, 94 Gunlayers 2.

7.0am: Hoisted in second picket boat.

7.25am: Weighed - Engines as requisite for turning ship. 7.33am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.10am: Reduced to 36 revs.

8.45am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. 8.50am: Stopped and as requisite. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with target party.

9.0am: Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line S54W - N54E between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

9.10am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

0.20pm: Completed aiming rifle practice.

0.40pm: Commenced 12 pounder practice. Employed as in forenoon.

3.10pm: Completed 12 pounder practice.

3.15pm: Commenced sub calibre practice.

3.35pm: HMS “Carnarvon” passed inward.

4.30pm: Discontinued practice.

4.40pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges with targets.

4.51pm: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

5.40pm: Stopped and as requisite. 5.45pm: Came to with Port anchor in 7.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out.

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N49W, Chimney N83W, Abeam port South Breakwater S56W]

6.0pm: Hoisted out second picket boat. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class returned to “Charybdis”.

7.0pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 470 lbs, Bread 800 lbs]

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21 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

am: Censured the Reverend Guy St LH Gosselin for having sent two films showing particulars of portions of HM Dockyard to a photographer on shore for development contrary to the orders contained in CMO 8-53-1916. [Signed] CR de C Foot, Captain, Hyde Gosselin, Chaplain.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship and embarking ammunition.

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

2.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

5.35pm: Sailed HMS “Carnarvon”.

11.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 1100 lbs]

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22 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC [Roman Catholic] 49, NC [Nonconformist] 65.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

7.15pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 499 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 71F]

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23 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[Another day of gunnery practice, in the usual place off Murray’s Anchorage, with Tug “Powerful”, departing at 7.25am, returning to Grassy Bay at 7.44pm. Only key events recorded here]

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

6.45am: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class came on board.

9.15am: Commenced sub calibre practice.

9.45am: Completed ditto. 9.50am: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

10.30am: Completed ditto.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. New entries under instruction.

11.20am: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

6.15pm: Discontinued practice.

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: South Breakwater Red Light S47.5W, Sheers S76W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N43.5W. Anchor ExS 175 yards]

8.15pm: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class returned to “Charybdis”.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 54 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 200 lbs]

[Rain from noon onwards]

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24 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[More gunnery practice, in usual location, with Tug “Powerful”, departing at 7.54am, returning to Grassy Bay at 1.53pm. Only key events recorded here]

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

6.50am: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class came on board.

9.42am: Resumed 6 inch service practice.

11.20am: Completed 6 inch service practice.

11.27am: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

0.40pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class. Pinnace returned with rake party. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to Dockyard with targets.

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N53W, Chimney N87W, Abeam port South Breakwater S55W]

4.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Tug arrived with targets. Target party returned.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. SS “Spilsby” secured alongside. Employed embarking ammunition.

4.55pm: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class returned to “Charybdis”.

7.0pm: Completed ammunitioning.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 792 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

[Rain then mist for most of day, noon temperature 69F]

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25 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 6”, Draught aft 28’ 0”.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

5.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

6.5am: SS “Spilsby” cast off. Employed cleaning ship and preparing for berthing alongside.

7.15am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for entering Inner Camber.

7.49am: Secured alongside North Breakwater.

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.0am: Landed target party.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. Section of boys to school.

9.15am: Landed Dockyard party.

11.30am: Target party returned.

1.10pm: Landed provisioning party.

3.55pm: Dockyard parties returned.

4.0pm: Quarters. Provisioning party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 439 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 250 lbs]

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26 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

am: Employed provisioning ship. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. Section of boys to school.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.15pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 439 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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27 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed returning ammunition, repairing targets, drawing stores, refitting and as requisite. Ordinary Seamen exercising in boats under oars. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. Buoyed charted position of central ring of NW Frigate’s moorings.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction. Discharged to SS “Chaleur” for passage to England 139 ratings. Gunner class of 9 Gunlayers 1, 84 Gunlayers 2 and Ship’s ratings 46.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 439 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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28 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boats.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship.

8.10am: Sent diving party to locate central ring of NW Frigate’s Moorings.

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing. Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

11.45am: Divers located central ring of moorings and buoyed ditto.

1.0pm: Diving party returned.

2.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am, boys till 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 468 lbs, Vegetables 2800 lbs, Bread 1100 lbs]

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29 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.0am: Landed Church parties, RC 39, NC 54.

10.30am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

5.0pm: Employed preparing for coaling.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 577 tons, Oil 244 tons]

[North westerly wind force 3-4 or 3 all day, noon temperature 67F]

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30 April 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 27’ 4”, Draught aft 27’ 9”.

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boats.

5.0am: Employed preparing for coaling.

7.45am: SS “Spilsby” secured alongside.

8.30am: Commenced coaling

0.30pm: Completed coaling - Received 413 tons.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

1.40pm: SS “Spilsby” cast off.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

11.55pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 678 lbs, Bread 780 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 976 tons, Oil 244 tons]

LOGS FOR MAY 1917

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[Cover of Log for May 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through. Signed by Navigating Officer and approved by Captain, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]

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1 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 28’ 3”, Draught aft 28’ 5”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing to leave wall.

8.0am: Cast off. Proceeded as requisite for passing out of camber and picking up Central ring of NW Frigate’s Moorings.

8.50am: Hove central ring to the hawse and commenced unshackling legs of moorings. Engines as requisite.

[Weighing NW Frigate’s Moorings Grassy Bay]

am: Newfoundland RNR ratings at drill. 9 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

9.30am: Unshackled S leg of moorings. Dropped and buoyed ditto.

11.40am: Unshackled NE leg of moorings. Dropped and buoyed ditto.

1.7pm: Unshackled NW leg of moorings and commenced weighing ditto.

3.30pm: Weighed NW anchor of moorings and hung ditto in the hawse.

3.55pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.25 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

[At single anchor D Berth [anchor bearings]: Abeam port South Breakwater S54.5W, Chimney N86W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N49W, anchor S49W 100 yards]

4.40pm: Paid monthly advance.

6.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

7.15pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.45pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 378 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 650 lbs]

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2 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

5.45am: Sailed HMS “Berwick”, “Roxburgh” and “Isis”.

6.30am: Employed cleaning ship and discharging NW leg of moorings into lighter.

am: Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. 9 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Section of boys to school.

3.0pm: Hoisted NW anchor of moorings, bridles and central ring into lighter.

3.40pm: Sent lighter with moorings to Dockyard to discharge ditto.

4.30pm: Banked fires at 2.5 hours’ notice.

4.50pm: Special leave to second party Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

7.0pm: Party discharging moorings returned.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

Midnight: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 378 lbs, Bread 620 lbs]

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3 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay]

3.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.0am: Weighed - Engines as requisite.

6.20am: Picked up NE leg of moorings and commenced weighing ditto.

am: Section of boys to school. 9 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Ordnance Dept examining guns.

9.0am: Lighter came alongside. Hoisting moorings into ditto.

[Weighing NW Frigate’s Moorings]

10.45am: Weighed NE anchor of moorings. Hoisting ditto into lighter.

11.15am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.25 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires.

11.50am: Sent lighter with moorings to Dockyard.

1.10pm: Landed party to discharge moorings.

[At single anchor D Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Abeam port South Breakwater S51W, Chimney S86.5W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N62W, Anchor S45W 175 yards]

pm: Employed refitting and as requisite.

3.50pm: Cable party returned.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

7.25pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 378 lbs, Bread 200 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 72F]

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4 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Grassy Bay at single anchor D Berth]

3.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.25am: Weighed - Engines as requisite.

6.45am: Picked up S leg of moorings and commenced weighing ditto.

[Weighing NW Frigate’s Moorings]

8.15am: Lighter came alongside. Hoisting moorings into ditto.

am: 9 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction.

10.15am: Weighed S anchor or moorings. Hoisting ditto into lighter and weighing backing chain.

11.30am: Weighed S backing anchor of moorings. Hoisting ditto into lighter.

11.50am: Came to with Starboard [anchor] in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Ireland Point N20.5W, Engine House Chimney S86W, No 19 beacon [or buoy -symbol] S25W]

0.30pm: Buoyed charted position of central ring of Flagship’s moorings.

1.0pm: Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

1.45pm: Sent lighter with moorings to Dockyard to discharge ditto. Employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol

4.40pm: Cable party returned. NW Frigate’s moorings complete returned to Dockyard.

7.25pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors. Exercised Search light Control.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

11.40pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 378 lbs, Vegetables 2800 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

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5 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship. Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

7.15am: Boarded fishing boat “Surprise” F Anderson Skipper stated he could not get in over night.

8.0am: Sent divers to locate Flagship’s moorings.

8.50am: Inspected and aired night clothing. Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

9.30am: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace.

10.50am: Diving party returned. Central ring of Flagship’s moorings located and buoyed.

11.15am: Hoisted in and drew fires in second Picket boat.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm.

4.40pm: Landed patrol.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

11.55pm: Drew fires in first Picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 448 lbs, Bread 1150 lbs]

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6 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

9.10am: Landed Wesleyan Church party - 44.

10.25am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Arrived HMS “Isis”. Landed working party to assist in securing ditto.

11.40am: Church party returned.

Noon: Working party returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

1.10pm: Sent party to Hospital to embark invalids on board “Isis”. Discharged to “Isis” for passage to Halifax 12 Newfoundland RNR ratings.

4.0pm: Quarters. Hospital party returned.

5.45pm: Sailed HMS “Isis” and HMY “Warrior”.

7.15pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 383 lbs]

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7 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.40am: Landed target party.

am: Employed embarking ammunition. 9 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. Section of boys to school.

3.20pm: Sent targets to St Georges’ in tow of “Creole”. Target party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

4.40pm: Hoisted in launch. Embarked from SS “Caraquet” Gunnery class of 4 Gunlayers 1, 67 Gunlayers 2.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 1150 lbs]

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8 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 8”, Draught aft 28’ 3”.

2.0am: Raising steam for 10 knots.

5.40am: Landed party attending Hamilton Court of Justice.

am: Employed cleaning ship and hoisting in boats. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and 9 Gunlayers 1 came on board.

7.11am: Weighed. Engines as requisite. 7.19am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.37am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Stopped and as requisite. Sent target party to tug.

8.50am: Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

9.8am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N54E - S54W between Nos 12 and 13 Fairway buoys]

1.15pm: Discontinued practice. Target party returned. Tug proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

1.25pm: Proceeded 60 revs course as requisite for passing into Shelly Bay.

1.35pm: Stopped and as requisite. 1.40pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 6.75 fathoms veered 6 shackles.

[At single anchor Shelly Bay [anchor bearings]: South detached rock in Bailey’s Bay N81.5E, North Point of Shelly Bay S40E, Government House phi [symbol] Shelly Bay Shoal Buoy S44W]

pm: First Cutter exercising under oars.

4.0pm: Quarters - Exercised Physical drill.

6.36pm: Weighed - Engines as requisite.

6.41pm: Proceeded 54 revs course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

7.15pm: Stopped and as requisite. 7.21pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Placed look outs.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: North Breakwater Green Light N88W, Sheers N61W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W, Anchor S15W 20 yards]

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.0pm: Set anchor watch.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 422 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 4 or 5 in pm, weather becoming overcast]

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9 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

am: Observed buoy marking centre ring of Flagship’s moorings to be missing. Lost overboard by accident Buoys Reindeer hair PN [Pattern Number] 806, 1 in number, Sinkers 0.5 hundredweight PN 741, 1 in number.

8.30am: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace and drew fires in ditto.

8.51am: Weighed - Engines as requisite. 8.58am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

9.58am: SS “Creole” arrived with targets. Stopped and as requisite. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to “Creole” with target and rake parties.

10.35am: Took firing station on “Creole” and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N54E - S54W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

10.40am: Commenced 12 pounder practice. Employed refitting and as requisite.

11.55am: Completed 12 pounder and commenced 6 inch sub calibre practice. Section of boys to school.

1.25pm: Completed 6 inch sub calibre and commenced superimposed turret practice.

2.20pm: Completed ditto. Employed as in forenoon.

3.0pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

6.25pm: Discontinued practice.

6.55pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. “Creole” proceeded to St Georges with targets.

7.30pm: Proceeded 54 revs course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

8.0pm: Stopped and as requisite. 8.4pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Placed look outs. Night defence crews told off.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: South Breakwater Red Light S82W, Sheers N58W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N19W]

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 424 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

[Squally south westerly wind force 5-6 or 4-5, with rain, in early am. North westerly wind force 4, with rain in pm, noon temperature 67F]

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10 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[More gunnery practice, along usual line off Murray’s Anchorage, with tug “Creole”, departing at 8.21am, returning to Grassy Bay at 2.42pm. Only key events recorded here]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

9.20am: Stopped and as requisite. SS “Creole” arrived with targets. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to “Creole” with target and recording parties. Hoisted out Steam Pinnace and sent ditto to search for torpedo lost by [HMS] “Berwick”.

10.0am: Resumed 6 inch service practice.

10.45am: Completed 6 inch service practice.

11.0am: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

0.30pm: Steam Pinnace returned. Sent ditto to Dockyard.

1.43pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class. Proceeded 54 revs, course as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: South Breakwater Red Light S78W, Sheers N61W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W]

pm: Employed returning empty ammunition cases and as requisite. Divers rebuoying centre ring of Flagship’s moorings.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

4.35pm: Diving party returned.

5.10pm: Sent Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class to “Charybdis”.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 390 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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11 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

6.10am: Weighed. Engines as requisite. Picked up central ring of Flagship’s Moorings.

7.0am: Hung central ring in the hawse and commenced unshackling legs of moorings.

am: Unshackled NE leg of moorings. Buoyed and dropped ditto. Unshackled S leg of moorings. Buoyed and dropped ditto.

[Weighing Flagship’s Moorings]

am: Newfoundland RNR ratings under instruction. Unshackled W leg of moorings. Commenced weighing ditto.

pm: Weighing W leg of moorings and hoisting ditto into lighters.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Sent lighter to Dockyard with three lengths of moorings. Slipped and buoyed end of W leg.

6.10pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms, veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon phi [symbol] No 19 [unknown symbol, possibly beacon or buoy] S34.5W, abeam starboard North Breakwater S86W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N30.5W]

7.15pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 367 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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12 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

9.10am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 478 lbs, Vegetables 100 lbs, Bread 1020 lbs]

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13 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.25am: Landed Church parties, RC 43, Wesleyans 54.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.25am: Held Divine Service.

11.50am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

7.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.45pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

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14 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 10”, Draught aft 28’ 0”.

2.0am: Raising steam for 10 knots.

6.10am: Weighed - Engines as requisite.

6.20am: Picked up end of W leg of Flagship’s Moorings and commenced weighing ditto.

8.45am: Lighter came alongside. Discharging mooring cable into ditto.

[Weighing Flagship’s Moorings]

am: 4 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Section of boys to school.

2.5pm: Parted 4.5 inch wire hawser whilst weighing last length of W leg of moorings, knocking overboard A Benham Boy 1 who was recovered by Mr J Geach Boatswain.

2.15pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Stage Beacon phi [symbol] No 19 [symbol] S34.5W, Abeam starboard North Breakwater S86W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N30.5W]

3.0pm: Buoyed charted position of W anchor of moorings and sent diving party to locate remaining end of W leg.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

4.35pm: Sent lighter to Dockyard with four lengths of moorings and party to discharge ditto.

6.15pm: Cable party returned.

7.30pm: Divers returned. Placed look outs.

10.15pm: Patrol returned. Discharged to Hospital AJA Benham Boy.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

[North westerly then westerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, weather fine, noon temperature 68F]

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15 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

3.0am: Raising steam for 10 knots.

6.0am: Sent diving party to secure W leg of moorings.

6.26am: Weighed. Engines as requisite.

6.40am: Picked up buoy rope of S leg of moorings. Found ditto to be fast on bottom and slipped.

6.55am: Picked up buoy rope of NE leg of moorings. Found ditto to be fast on bottom and slipped.

7.26am: Came to with Port anchor in 5 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

7.40am: Divers returned. Landed ratings attending Court of Justice.

8.30am: Weighed. Engines as requisite.

8.50am: Picked up end of W leg of moorings and commenced weighing ditto.

10.45am: W anchor of moorings aweigh. Proceeded to hoist ditto into lighter.

11.5am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered 4 shackles.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon between [2 symbols, possibly buoy and beacon] Nos 19 S35W, Abeam starboard North Breakwater W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N29W]

Noon: Sent diving party to clear buoy ropes of S and NE legs.

[Weighing Flagship’s Moorings]

1.40pm: Weighed. Engines as requisite.

1.50pm: Picked up NE leg of moorings and commenced weighing ditto. Divers returned. Discharging mooring cable into lighters.

3.50pm: Sailed HMS “Britannia”.

5.35pm: Buoyed and slipped end of NE leg of moorings.

5.45pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires. Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon phi No 19 [symbol] S35.5W, Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N87.5W, Abeam port Ireland Point N27W]

5.50pm: Sent lighter to Dockyard with mooring anchor and three lengths of cable. Party discharging ditto.

7.30pm: Placed look outs.

7.50pm: Cable party returned.

7.55pm: Arrived HMS “Berwick”.

8.5pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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16 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.64 [estimated]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 10”, Draught aft 28’ 0”.

2.0am: Raising steam for 12 knots.

5.15am: Employed hoisting in boats and preparing for sea.

6.40am: Weighed - Engines as requisite. 6.51am: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing through Murray’s Anchorage and Narrows Channel to Five Fathom Hole.

7.17am: Increased to 72 revs.

7.49am: Reduced to 60 revs. 7.57am: Passed No 12 Fairway buoy.

8.14am: Passed No 1 Fairway buoy. 8.16am: Stopped and as requisite.

8.21am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms veered 6 shackles.

[At single anchor Five Fathom Hole [anchor bearings]: St David’s Head S35W, Abeam starboard Paget Island phi Fairway Buoy S77W, St Catherine’s Point N57W]

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Communicating with SS “City of Wilmington”. Part armament manned for submarine defence.

0.45pm: Hoisted out first Picket boat. Sent ditto through St Georges to Grassy Bay.

1.35pm: Weighed. Engines as requisite. 1.49pm: Proceeded 60 revs, course as requisite for passing through Narrows Channel and Murray’s Anchorage to Grassy Bay.

2.7pm: Increased to 72 revs. Unmanned submarine defence. 2.8pm: Passed No 12 Fairway buoy.

2.45pm: Reduced to 54 revs. 2.58pm: Increased to 72 revs.

3.7pm: Stopped and as requisite. 3.11pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Hoisted out boats.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Abeam starboard North Breakwater N82.5W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N18W, Stags Beacon phi No 19 [symbol] S30W, anchor N 40 yards]

4.0pm: Quarters. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.45pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.40pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 368 lbs, Vegetables 1800 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

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17 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.0am: Fired one gun.

9.10am: Divisions - Read prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. Tested magazine flooding arrangements. 4 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

10.0am: Court Martial assembled on board under presidency of Captain CR de C Foot for the trial of George Pollock Stoker 1.

1.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6.0pm. Landed patrol.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

4.20pm: Court martial concluded.

7.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 381 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

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18 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

6.5am: Weighed. Engines as requisite.

6.20am: Picked up end of NE leg of Flagship’s moorings and proceeded to weigh ditto.

7.10am: Arrived USS “Des Moines”.

[Weighing Flagship’s Moorings]

am: Employed weighing moorings and hoisting ditto into lighter. Raised steam in second picket boat.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

1.15pm: NE anchor of moorings aweigh. Proceeded to hoist ditto into lighter.

1.35pm: Hoisted out second picket boat. Hoisted in Steam Pinnace and drew fires in ditto.

1.50pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon phi No 19 [symbol] S30W, North Breakwater Green Light phi Engine House Chimney N87.5W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N21W]

2.30pm: Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

4.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 285 and 286.

4.15pm: Sent lighter to Dockyard with mooring anchor and six lengths of cable.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Cable party returned.

10.15pm: Patrol returned. Dredger “Queen Mary” passed over and carried away buoy marking S leg of Flagship’s Moorings.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 378 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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19 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.45am: Landed Dockyard party.

7.10am: Sailed USS “Des Moines”.

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

10.30am: Buoyed charted position of end of S leg Flagship’s moorings.

0.10pm: Dockyard party returned.

pm: Employed embarking ammunition. Divers locating end of S leg Flagship’s moorings.

2.40pm: Ditto buoyed. Diving party returned.

3.30pm: Completed ammunitioning.

4.0pm: Quarters - Read Warrants Nos 287 and 288.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

6.10pm: Sent first Picket boat to assistance of second Picket broken down off Shears Point.

7.25pm: First Picket boat returned with second Picket boat in tow.

7.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors. Drew fires in second picket boat.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 434 lbs, Bread 1150 lbs]

[Weather fine in am, misty in pm, noon temperature 70F]

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20 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.30am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 35, NC 58.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.50am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Misty all day]

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21 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

3.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.0am: Weighed - Engines as requisite. 6.15am: Picked up end of S leg of Flagship’s moorings and proceeded to weigh ditto. Watch below cleaning ship.

[Weighing Flagship’s Moorings]

am: Employed weighing moorings and hoisting ditto into lighter. Section of boys to school.

1.30pm: Landed target party.

2.45pm: Weighed S anchor of moorings and proceeded to hoist ditto into lighter.

2.50pm: [SS] Ready proceeded to St Georges with targets. Target party returned.

3.0pm: Came to with Starboard [anchor] in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires. Employed embarking ammunition.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon S28W, Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W]

4.15pm: Sent lighter to Dockyard with anchor and eight lengths of cable.

5.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Joined ship from “Chaleur” Gunnery class of 33 Gunlayers 2.

7.0pm: Cable party returned.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors. Flagship’s moorings returned to Dockyard complete.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 728 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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22 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 8”, Draught aft 27’ 10”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship and hoisting in boats. Drew fires in second picket boat.

6.20am: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and 4 Gunlayers 1 came on board.

7.10am: Weighed - Engines as requisite. 7.20am: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.50am: Stopped and as requisite. Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Took firing station on ditto and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N54E - S54W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

9.10am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

11.30am: Completed aiming rifle and commenced 12 pounder practice.

0.12pm: Completed 12 pounder practice. Sent pinnace to tug with target and rake parties.

0.27pm: Commenced 6 inch sub calibre practice.

0.58pm: Completed ditto.

1.8pm: Commenced 12 inch superimposed turret practice.

1.30pm: Completed ditto.

2.5pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice. Employed as in forenoon.

4.10pm: Completed 6 inch service practice.

4.20pm: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

5.9pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay. Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to Dockyard with targets.

6.50pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8.25 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon S28W, Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W]

7.40pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

pm: Vessel observed ashore on Chub Heads [Chub Heads Beacon mentioned here] burning flares.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 58 lbs, Bread 150 lbs]

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23 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.27, Long -64.97 [estimated]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

2.0am: Raised steam for 13 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship, hoisting in boats and preparing for sea. Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.40am: Weighed. Engines as requisite. 6.48am: Proceeded 54 revs, course as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage. Part armament manned for submarine defence.

7.32am: Increased to 78 revs. 7.45am: Entered Narrows Channel. 7.47am: Reduced to 60 revs.

8.2am: Increased to 78 revs. Passed No 1 Fairway Buoy. Course as requisite for zig zagging while passing round South shore of the islands. Observed SS “Itasca” ashore on the Chub Head. Course as requisite for closing ditto. Proceeded slow and as requisite. Sounding continuously. Employed preparing ship for towing.

11.20am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 14 fathoms veered 6 shackles.

[At single anchor Off the Chub Heads, Ireland Point 20 degrees 20 minutes, Wreck Hill 12 degrees 15 minutes High Point, “Itasca” N83.5W 2205 yards]

0.30pm: Sounded round ship and ran a line of soundings towards “Itasca”. Communicating with ditto.

3.48pm: Weighed - Engines as requisite. 3.50pm: Proceeded 75 revs course as requisite for zig zagging whilst passing round South shore of the islands. Employed returning towing gear.

6.55pm: Reduced to 60 revs. 7.0pm: Entered Narrows Channel.

7.14pm: Increased to 75 revs. 7.17pm: Passed No 12 Fairway buoy. Unmanned submarine defence.

7.48pm: Reduced to 43 revs. Passing into Grassy Bay.

8.9pm: Stopped and as requisite. 8.13pm: Came to with Port anchor in 5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires. Hoisted out boats. Placed look outs. Night defence crews told off.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon S28W, Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 76 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 150 lbs]

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24 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 8”, Draught aft 27’ 8”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for berthing alongside.

6.57am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for entering Inner Camber.

7.35am: Secured alongside North Breakwater.

7.50am: Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Court of enquiry opened on board under the presidency of Captain C R de C Foot to enquire into the circumstances attending the loss of a torpedo by “Berwick”.

am: Employed refitting, disembarking empty ammunition cases and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

10.15am: Sent Gunnery class to “Charybdis”.

10.55am: Arrived HMS “Drake”.

0.45pm: Court of Enquiry concluded.

pm: Employed preparing for coaling.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

6.40pm: SS “Ben Lawyers” secured alongside [possibly “Benlawyers (2) listed here).

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

Midnight: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 392 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 453 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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25 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam first picket boat.

5.15am: Commenced coaling.

7.30am: Discharged to “Chaudiere” for passage to England Gunnery class 4 Gunlayers 1, 33 Gunlayers 2.

10.45am: Completed coaling. Received 550 tons.

am: Lost overboard by accident Bags Coal 5 in number.

2.15pm: SS “Ben Lawyers” cast off.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port watch till 10.0pm.

8.10pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

9.45pm: Drew fires in second Picket boat.

10.50pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 694 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 1050 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 989 tons, Oil 244 tons]

[South westerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, weather fine, noon temperature 75F]

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26 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.30am: Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

8.45am: Inspected coaling suits.

9.0am: Hoisted in first picket boat and out Steam Pinnace.

9.20am: Tested lifebuoys correct.

am: Coaling gear examined - correct.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

2.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second Picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 381 lbs, Bread 950 lbs]

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27 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.0am: Landed Church parties, RC 41, NC 52.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.30am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service at Dockyard Church.

11.35am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 12]

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28 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed drawing stores, painting aloft, refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

3.40pm: Sent working party to Daniel’s Head WT Station.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 670 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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29 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed refitting targets, painting ship and returning ammunition. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 366 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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30 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

am: Employed painting ship.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.10pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Bread 520 lbs]

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31 May 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed painting ship and as requisite. Seamanship training class at instruction. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

3.0pm: Sent Lieutenant Wilson and recording party to “Creole”.

4.30pm: Patrol landed. Non swimmers under instruction.

3.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Bread 790 lbs]

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[Log page not filled in]

LOGS FOR JUNE 1917

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[Cover of “Copy of Log” (“Copy of” crossed through) for June 1917. Handwritten note top right of page “In accordance with C10 158-15”; handwritten “Ship’s original log”; signed by Navigating Officer and approved by Captain, as before]

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1 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed painting ship, returning ammunition, cleaning holds and as requisite. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

0.45pm: Paid monthly advance.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs, Bread Received: 500 lbs]

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2 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed embarking ammunition and cleaning ship.

2.20pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fresh Beef Received: 415 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2750 lbs, Bread Received: 1100 lbs]

[Weather fine, light winds, noon temperature 77F]

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3 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Landed Church parties RC 30, NC 57.

10.30am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service in Dockyard Church.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

1.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 10] [though entered in wrong place on page]

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4 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

9.20am: Exercised Fire Stations, Collision Stations and Abandon ship.

am: Employed painting ship. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 289.

4.25pm: Discharged to “Drake” for passage to England 7 ratings.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.40pm: Sailed HMS “Drake”.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Bread Received: 550 lbs]

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5 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boats.

5.45am: Hoisted out first picket boat. Hoisted in and drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. Acting Seaman Gunners and Ordinary Seamen training classes under instruction. 7 Leading Stokers from “Berwick” passing for higher rating.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 290 and 291.

4.30pm: Daniel’s Head working party returned. Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night guns and searchlights crews told off.

10.0pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2000 lbs, Bread Received: 210 lbs]

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6 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

5.45am: Hoisted out pinnace.

9.10am: Divisions - Read prayers.

9.35am: Exercised Out bower anchor.

10.25am: Hoisted in boats.

pm: Employed refitting and as requisite. Repairing targets. Acting Seaman Gunners and Ordinary Seaman training classes under instruction.

3.30pm: Boys exercised physical drill.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fresh Beef Received: 355 lbs, Bread Received: 500 lbs]

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7 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.15am: Landed marines for drill.

8.40am: Aired bedding.

am: Employed refitting, repairing targets and as requisite. Acting Seaman Gunners and Ordinary Seaman training classes under instruction. Joined ship the Revered FGL Cruce, Chaplain.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fresh Beef Received: 357 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs, Bread Received: 450 lbs]

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8 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

9.35am: Exercised General Quarters.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Acting Seaman Gunners and Ordinary Seaman training classes under instruction. Gunlayers at deflection teacher.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

3.30pm: Boys and Ordinary Seamen exercised physical drill.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.5pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors. Discharged to SS “Caraquet” for passage to England the Reverend Hyde Gosselin Chaplain.

9.40pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Fresh Beef Received: 355 lbs, Bread Received: 400 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 80F]

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9 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

6.30am: Hoisted in first picket boat.

7.30am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

11.50am: Read Warrant No 289.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Fresh Beef Received: 716 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs, Bread Received: 950 lbs]

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10 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Landed Church parties RC [Roman Catholic] 35, NC [Nonconformist] 60.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.10am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service at Dockyard Church.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Fresh Beef Received: 20 lbs]

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11 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed refitting and as requisite, scraping and painting shells of reserve ammunition. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Acting Seaman Gunners and Ordinary Seaman training classes under instruction.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 292.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1300 lbs, Bread Received: 500 lbs]

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12 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunlayers 3 at deflection teacher. Acting Seaman Gunners class at heavy gun drill. Ordinary Seaman training class firing an explosive charge. Section of boys to school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

9.0pm: Exercised search light control.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2000 lbs, Bread Received: 460 lbs]

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13 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Acting Seaman Gunners and Ordinary Seaman training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned,

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fresh Beef Received: 366 lbs, Bread Received: 500 lbs]

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14 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed provisioning ship, scraping, painting and guaging [gauging] shells of reserve ammunition, refitting and as requisite. Hoisted out first picket boat. Ditto refitting at boat slip.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

3.10pm: Arrived HMS “Carnarvon”.

4.10pm: Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction. Arrived per “Carnarvon” and accommodated in “Charybdis” Gunnery class of 5 Gunlayers 1, 40 Gunlayers 2.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs, Bread Received: 500 lbs]

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15 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.30am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.15am: Secured.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Acting Seaman Gunners and Ordinary Seaman training classes under instructions. Tested magazine flooding arrangements.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 12] [though in wrong place in log]

[Fresh Beef Received: 385 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2000 lbs, Bread Received: 500 lbs]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 78F]

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16 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.0am: Fired one gun.

9.30am: Court Martial assembled on board under the presidency of Captain CR de C Foot for the trial of Mr William Morrison Artificer Engineer RNR of HMS “Berwick”.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

2.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 6.0pm.

4.0pm: Court martial concluded.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.50pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Fresh Beef Received: 770 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2000 lbs, Bread Received: 1120 lbs]

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17 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 37, NC 59.

10.30am: Ship’s Company attended Divine Service at Dockyard Church.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[South easterly wind force 4 for most of day, weather showery at noon, fine in pm, noon temperature 75F]

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18 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

9.30am: Court of Enquiry assembled on board under the presidency of Capt C R de C Foot to enquire into the circumstances attending the stranding of HMS “Carnarvon” on 9th June.

am: Employed embarking ammunition, repairing targets and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction.

1.10pm: SS “Creole” proceeded to St Georges with targets.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Employed preparing for sea.

6.0pm: Court of Enquiry adjourned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Fresh Beef Received: 727 lbs, Vegetables Received: 3000 lbs, Bread Received: 1000 lbs]

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19 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 27’ 11”, Draught aft 28’ 0”.

Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat. Employed cleaning ship and preparing to leave wall.

5.45am: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, recording party and Gunnery class of 8 Gunlayers 1 and 40 Gunlayers 2 came on board.

7.18am: Cast off. Engines as requisite for passing out of cambers.

7.30am: Clear of Breakwaters. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.45am: SS “Creole” arrived with targets. Sent target party to ditto.

9.0am: Took firing station on Creole and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 [symbol] buoys]

9.15am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes at instruction.

0.25pm: Completed aiming rifle practice.

1.5pm: Commenced 12 pounder practice.

1.50pm: Completed ditto.

1.55pm: Commenced sub calibre practice.

2.28pm: Completed ditto. Sent rake party to “Creole”.

2.40pm: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

3.0pm: Completed ditto. Sent Pinnace to “Creole”.

3.45pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

6.50pm: Completed ditto. Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. “Creole” proceeded to St Georges with targets.

7.6pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

8.10pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires. Night defence crews told off. Look outs placed.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon S28W, Abeam starboard Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W]

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Fresh Beef Received: 42 lbs, Bread Received: 50 lbs]

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20 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

5.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots. Employed cleaning ship.

6.55am: Closed B, C doors.

7.13am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

9.15am: “Ready” arrived with targets. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to “Ready” with target and rake parties.

9.30am: Took firing station on “Ready” and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

9.40am: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

10.55am: Completed ditto. Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. “Ready” proceeded with targets to Dockyard.

11.5pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

0.15pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires. Hoisted out boats. Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon S28W, Abeam starboard Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, Abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W]

pm: Employed discharging empty ammunition cases and as requisite. Torpedo Training class under instruction.

4.0pm: Quarters. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class returned to “Charybdis”.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

7.40pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

11.40pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Fresh Beef Received: 355 lbs, Bread Received: 500 lbs]

[Weather fine in am, misty with showers or rain in pm, noon temperature 80F, sea temperature 77F]

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21 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Torpedo Training class under instruction.

1.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

11.40pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Fresh Beef Received: 382 lbs, Bread Received: 550 lbs]

[Southerly wind force 5 or 4 in am, with rain, heavy at times, south westerly force 3 with fine weather in pm, noon temperature 78F]

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22 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.30am: Arrived HMS “Highflyer”.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed cleaning and painting shell rooms and magazines, refitting and as requisite. Control and TS [Transmitting Station] parties under instruction. Torpedo Training class under instruction. Section of boys to school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

3.7pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for entering Inner Camber.

3.35pm: Secured alongside North Breakwater. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: All signal and WT books and documents returned to safe.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Fresh Beef Received: 372 lbs, Bread Received: 480 lbs]

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23 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes. Discharged to “Highflyer” for passage to England Gunnery Class of 8 Gunlayers [1], 40 Gunlayers 2.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fresh Beef Received: 433 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs, Bread Received: 1200 lbs]

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24 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 47, NC 58.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fresh Beef Received: 10 lbs]

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25 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

4.15am: Sent steaming party to “Ready”.

5.45am: Hoisted in second picket boat.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.30am: Exercised Collision Stations, Fire Stations and Abandon ship.

am: Court of Enquiry into circumstances attending stranding of “Carnarvon” reassembled. Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

11.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

0.30pm: Court of Enquiry adjourned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Ordinary Seamen exercising boat sailing.

1.30pm: Hoisted out second picket boat. Steaming party returned.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.30pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs, Bread Received: 480 lbs]

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26 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed repairing targets, refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

11.0am: SS “Grelhane” [possibly “Grelhame” shown here] secured alongside.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 9.30pm. Landed patrol.

pm: Employed preparing ship for coaling.

9.35pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fresh Beef Received: 364 lbs, Vegetables Received: 850 lbs, Bread Received: 480 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 512 tons, [Oil] 244 tons]

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27 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 27’ 9”, Draught aft 28’ 0”.

5.0am: Commenced coaling.

9.20am: Completed coaling. Received 505 tons.

am: Employed cleaning ship.

11.0am: SS “Grelhane” cast off. Lost overboard by accident 8 coal bags.

Draught forward 28’ 0”, Draught aft 28’ 6”.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fresh Beef Received: 362 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs, Bread Received: 480 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 1002 tons, [Oil] 244 tons]

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28 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

7.10am: Arrived HMY “Warrior”.

9.0am: Whilst hoisting in machinery of first picket boat main derrick brought up against edge of main top bending two plates and interior T bar of derrick.

am: Coaling gear examined - Correct.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.0pm: Main derrick taken in hand by Dockyard for repair. Ship rendering assistance as requisite.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs, Bread Received: 380 lbs]

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29 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat and Steam pinnace.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Tested Carley floats - Correct.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

9.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Bread Received: 500 lbs]

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30 June 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed cleaning ship. Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

2.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

6.0pm: Sailed HMS “Berwick”.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 726 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2000 lbs, Bread Received: 1650 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 80F]

LOGS FOR JULY 1917

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[Cover of Log for July 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through). Signed by Navigating Officer and approved by Captain, as before]

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[Details of barometer and thermometers, as before, apart from: Thermometer for Sea Temperature, Maker and No: N and Z 10381]

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1 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 47, NC 67.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 10 lbs]

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2 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.5am: HMY “Warrior” sailed.

am: Employed repairing targets, fireproofing ammunition bags and as requisite. Torpedo Training class under instruction. Section of boys to school. Divers examining submerged fittings.

0.40pm: Paid Quarterly settlement.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Joined ship Mr WA Cross, Mate E [Engineering] and Gunnery class of 5 Gunlayers 1, 23 Gunlayers 2.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction. [SS] Ready proceeded to St Georges with targets. Employed preparing for sea.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B. C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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3 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 28’ 3”, Draught aft 28’ 3”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing to leave Camber.

6.30am: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees and 2 Gunlayers 1 and Recording party came on board.

7.12am: Cast off. Engines as requisite.

7.26am: Passed Breakwaters. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.45am: “Creole” arrived with targets. Sent Pinnace to ditto with target party.

8.50am: Took firing station on “Creole” and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

9.12am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

10.0am: Commenced sub calibre practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite.

11.0am: Completed aiming rifle and sub calibre practice.

11.5am: Commenced superimposed turret practice with aiming rifle.

0.20pm: Completed ditto.

0.30pm: Sent rake party to “Creole”.

0.40pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

0.42pm: Discontinued ditto.

0.50pm: Commenced 12 inch Service practice.

2.25pm: Completed practices by all Gunlayers 1 and one Gunlayer 2. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Shelly Bay. “Creole” proceeded to Dockyard with targets.

2.50pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 6 fathoms veered 6 shackles.

[At single anchor Shelly Bay [anchor bearings]: Shelly Bay Point N84E, Summit of Gallows Island S73E, Fort Langton Flagstaff S46W]

2.55pm: Rake party returned.

4.25pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

5.7pm: Passed into Outer Camber. Engines as requisite for entering Inner Camber.

5.34pm: Secured alongside North Breakwater.

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.0pm: Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary. Sent Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class to “Charybdis”. Target party returned.

6.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

11.30pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 50 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

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4 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

7.0am: Landed ammunitioning party. Read Warrant No 293.

am: Employed embarking ammunition, fire proofing ammunition bags, repairing targets, refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.0pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 390 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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5 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

8.40am: Aired bedding.

9.15am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Torpedo Training class under instruction. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Section of boys to school.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.15pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.20pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace. Patrol returned.

11.40pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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6 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers.

9.30am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.30am: Secured.

am: Employed restowing magazines, repairing targets, refitting and as requisite. Torpedo Training class under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

1.30pm: Leave to boys till 7.30pm.

pm: Discharged to SS “Chignecto” for passage to England 6 Gunlayers 1, 1 Gunlayer 2.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

[Weather fine after early showers. Noon temperature 80F]

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7 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.40am: Landed party to load Dockyard lighter with ballast.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

2.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.0pm: Ballast party returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 730 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 900 lbs]

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8 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 38, NC 59.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.15am: Divine Service.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0am.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 13]

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9 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed embarking ammunition and as requisite. Gunlayers 2 and 3 at deflection teacher. Torpedo Training class under instruction. Target party refitting targets.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 365 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 420 lbs]

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10 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Ballast lighter came alongside.

am: Employed getting up and ranging cable for survey, embarking ammunition and as requisite. Cleaning and painting cable lockers. Tested main derrick with a weight of 36 tons - Correct.

11.30am: Ballast lighter returned to Dockyard.

1.30pm: Landed party to unload lighter. Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.5pm: Ballast party returned. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 369 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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11 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

5.45am: Employed surveying and restowing cable and cleaning ship.

am: Employed surveying and restowing cable, cleaning magazines, grading cordite and as requisite. Gunnery Training class under instruction. Section of boys to school. Cleaning and painting cable lockers.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Party unloading ballast from lighter.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 806 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, weather fine or overcast, noon temperature 80F]

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12 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship and restowing cable.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed restowing cable, refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo Training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 362 lbs, Bread 460 lbs]

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13 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.30am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.35am: Exercised Fire and Collision Stations.

pm: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo Training classes under instruction. Tested after group of magazine flooding arrangements.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction. Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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14 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

8.45am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

1.0pm: Raised steam in first picket boat. Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

7.45pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 728 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]

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15 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30a: Landed Church parties, RC 45, NC 50.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.20am: Divine Service.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

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16 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 28’ 3”, Draught aft 28’ 2”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing to leave wall. Hoisted in first picket boat.

7.15am: Cast off. Proceeded as requisite for passing out of camber and coming to anchor in A berth.

7.38am: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Abeam port South Breakwater S77.5W, Sheers N70.5W, Ireland Point N30W, anchor S73W 100 yards]

8.30am: SS “Historian” [listed here as Historian (2)] secured alongside.

am and pm: Employed embarking ammunition.

4.0pm: SS “Historian” cast off.

5.0pm: Employed preparing for sea and hoisting in boats.

8.0pm: Placed look outs. Night defence crews told off.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 677 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 1100 lbs]

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17 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat. Employed cleaning ship.

5.45am: Hoisted in and drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

6.30am: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and 16 Gunlayers 2 came on board.

8.0am: Discharged to SS “Chaleur” for passage to West Indies Lieutenant W Thomas RNR.

8.45am: Gunnery class 2 Gunlayers 1, 28 Gunlayers 2 came on board.

9.0am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

9.54am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Sent target party to ditto.

10.10am: Took firing station on tug and proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

10.16am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Guns crews assisting Gunnery class as requisite. Section of boys to school. Raised steam in first picket boat.

1.0pm: Completed aiming rifle and commenced 12 pounder practice.

2.0pm: Completed ditto. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with rake party.

2.25pm: Commenced 6 inch sub calibre practice.

3.25pm: Completed ditto.

4.0pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

6.48pm: Completed ditto.

7.7pm: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

7.25pm: Completed ditto.

7.40pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges with targets.

7.48pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

8.40pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.25 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires. Hoisted out first picket boat.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: North Breakwater Green Light phi abeam port Engine House Chimney N87.5W, Sheers N55W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N14W, Anchor estimated ExN 50 yards]

8.45pm: Placed look outs. Night defence crews told off.

9.10pm: Exercised burning search lights.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 387 lbs, Bread 60 lbs]

[Fine weather, light winds, noon air and sea temperature 84F]

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18 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 2”, Draught aft 28’ 0”.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for berthing alongside.

6.38am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for passing into Inner Camber.

7.13am: Secured alongside North Breakwater.

7.30am: Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary.

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed refitting, repairing targets and as requisite. Gunnery and Training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school.

0.30pm: Arrived US destroyers “Smith” and “Lamson”.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 32 lbs, Bread 440 lbs]

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19 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.45am: Landed Dockyard working party to discharge SS “Historian”.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite, guaging [gauging] and scraping shell, cleaning out shell rooms. Torpedo training class running torpedoes from dropping gear. Section of boys to school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

5.0pm: Working party returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 375 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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20 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

6.45am: Landed working party to discharge SS “Historian”.

am: Employed refitting, repairing targets and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Control and transmitting quarters at drill.

9.45am: Sailed US destroyers “Smith” and “Lamson”.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Scraping and guaging [sic] projectiles. Discharged to SS “Chaudiere” for passage to England 1 Gunlayer 1, 27 Gunlayers 2.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

5.10pm: Working party returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.25pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 375 lbs, Bread 425 lbs]

[Easterly wind force 3 then 4 all day, weather fine, noon temperature 83F]

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21 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.45am: Landed party to discharge SS “Historian”.

8.40am: Aired night clothing.

9.30am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

11.50am: Working party returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

7.30pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

10.30pm: While going alongside Yacht Club steps Hamilton first picket boat carried away after rudder through fouling dredger “Queen Mary’s” warp.

Midnight: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 443 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 940 lbs]

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22 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in picket boat.

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC [Roman Catholic] 47, NC [Nonconformist] 57.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors. Issued WT Books.

11.30pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 10]

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23 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

7.45am: Sent diving party to search for first picket boat’s rudder.

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers.

9.10am: Arrived HMY “Eileen”.

10.35am: Landed working party to coal ditto.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite, repairing targets and drawing ammunition. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.20pm: Diving party returned. Rudder not recovered.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 362 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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24 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

4.0am: Raised steam in Steam pinnace.

5.45am: Hoisted out ditto and hoisted in picket boats.

8.40am: Hoisted out first picket boat.

am: Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school. 3 Gunlayers 2 qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Employed restowing magazines, cleaning and clearing holds and as requisite.

1.40pm: Sailed HMY “Eileen”.

4.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 366 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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25 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed embarking ammunition, cleaning and painting holds and as requisite.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 366 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 520 lbs]

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26 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

am: Employed painting holds, refitting and as requisite. Gunnery Training class under instruction. Range finder operators under instruction. 3 Gunlayers 2 qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 362 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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27 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.20am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.15am: Secured.

10.35am: Exercised Collision Stations.

11.0am: Exercised Fire Stations.

11.30am: Secured. Clearing up decks.

pm: Employed painting holds, repairing targets, refitting and as requisite. Gunnery training class under instruction.

4.30pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 7.0pm. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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28 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

7.35am: Arrived HMS “Antrim”. Joined ship from ditto 9 Privates RMLI [Royal Marines Light Infantry].

am: Employed cleaning ship and rigging targets. Tested lifebuoys - Correct. Arrived per “Antrim” and accommodated in “Charybdis” 10 Gunlayers 1, 76 Gunlayers 2.

2.30pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 778 lbs, Vegetable 3000 lbs, Bread 1050 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 3-5 to 5 all day, squally and rain or showers at times, noon temperature 78F]

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29 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 38, NC 61.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.15am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Employed preparing for sea.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs, Bread 150 lbs]

[Another squally, showery day]

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30 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside North Breakwater Inner Camber]

Draught forward 27’ 9”, Draught aft 27’ 10”.

2.30am: Raising steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

6.30am: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and 13 Gunlayers 1, 76 Gunlayers 2 came on board.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite.

1.33pm: Cast off. Proceeded as requisite for passing out of cambers and bringing up in A Berth.

1.53pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.25 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon S29W, abeam port South Breakwater S77W, Sheers N60W, Anchor W 75 yards]

2.28pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

3.35pm: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Sent target party to ditto.

3.45pm: Tug took up firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

3.50pm: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

6.55pm: Discontinued ditto. Target party returned.

7.15pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

8.11pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Placed look outs. Closed B, C doors. Night defence crews told off.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: South Breakwater Red Light S75W, Sheers N61W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N18W, Anchor SE 75 yards]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 387 lbs, Bread 547 lbs]

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31 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship. Raised steam for 10 knots.

7.8am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.30am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with target and rake parties.

8.50am: Tug took up firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

9.5am: Resumed aiming rifle practice.

9.35am: Completed ditto. Commenced 12 pounder practice.

10.30am: Completed 12 pounder practice. Commenced 6 inch sub calibre practice.

1.5pm: Completed 6 inch sub calibre practice.

1.12pm: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

2.3pm: Completed ditto.

2.38pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

6.55pm: Discontinued practice. Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

7.17pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

8.10pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Placed look outs.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: South Breakwater Red Light S75W, Sheers N61W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N18W, anchor E, 75 yards]

8.30pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 417 lbs, Bread 653 lbs]

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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1917

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[Cover of Log for August 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through). Signed by Navigating Officer and approved by Captain, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]

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1 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[More gunnery practice today, with Tug “Powerful”, along usual line off Murray’s Anchorage, departing at 7.15am, anchoring at 2.5pm. Only key events recorded here]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

9.42am: Resumed 6 inch service practice.

9.56am: Completed ditto.

10.7am: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

11.20am: Discontinued practice from after turret owing to a breakdown.

11.35am: Resumed practice from fore turret.

0.52pm: Resumed practice from after turret.

1.13pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class.

1.25pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Shelly Bay.

[At single anchor Shelly Bay [anchor bearings]: Crawl Point N85E, Shelly Bay Point S35E, Shelly Bay Shoal Buoy S62E]

2.15pm: Paid monthly advance. Employed preparing for coaling.

4.7pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

4.47pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8.25 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Pinnace returned with target party. Employed hoisting out boats, preparing for coaling and returning empty ammunition cases.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: abeam port South Breakwater S79W, Sheers N58W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N17W, Anchor ESE 50 yards]

6.45pm: SS “Lord Derby” secured alongside. Sent Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Gunnery class and Recording party to [HMS] “Charybdis”.

7.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crew told off.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 344 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 460 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 377 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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2 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat and Steam pinnace.

5.40am: Commenced coaling.

10.40am: Completed coaling - Received 500 tons. Employed cleaning ship.

11.30am: SS “Lord Derby” cast off.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off. Placed look outs.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

11.40pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 395 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 550 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 859 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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3 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

am: Discharged to SS “Caraquet” for passage to England 9 Privates RMLI, 2 ratings and 7 Gunlayers 1, 36 Gunlayers 2.

pm: Employed refitting and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 435 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 570 lbs]

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4 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

9.0am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am, second part till 10.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

10.30pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in Steam pinnace.

11.45pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 441 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]

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5 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.45am: Landed Church parties, RC 32, Wesleyans 52.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

7.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 87F]

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6 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.0am: Hands to bathe.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers. Exercised Fire and Collision Stations.

am: Employed clearing provision rooms and as requisite. 4 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

1.10pm: Landed provisioning party.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Gunnery training class under instruction.

4.0pm: Quarters. Provisioning party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe. Tested Carley floats.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 447 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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7 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

am: Employed provisioning ship. Gunnery training class under instruction. RF Operators at exercise. 4 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

pm: Employed provisioning ship.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 305 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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8 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.15am: Landed ammunitioning party.

8.0am: Landed target party.

am: Employed embarking ammunition and as requisite. Boys at school by sections. Gunnery training class under instruction. Range finder operators under instruction. 4 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Discharged to [HMS] “Antrim” for passage to England Gunnery class of 10 Gunlayers 1, 47 Gunlayers 2.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 361 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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9 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

6.0am: Sailed HMS “Antrim”.

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties. Aired and inspected bedding.

9.15am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery training class under instruction. Section of boys to school. 4 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned.

1.15pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

10.20pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.50pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 345 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 480 lbs]

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10 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

3.30am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

4.0am: Raised steam in Steam pinnace.

5.45am: Hoisted out second and in first picket boat.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery training class under instruction. 4 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Section of boys to school.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 295.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

7.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

11.20pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 430 lbs]

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11 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 0”, Draught aft 28’ 3”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

4.0am: Raised steam in second Picket boat.

5.45am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for shifting berth.

6.0am: Came to with Port anchor in B berth in 7.5 fathom veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes.

[At single anchor B Berth [anchor bearings]: Hogfish Beacon S6W, Engine House Chimney phi South Breakwater Red Light N72.5W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N26W, Anchor WxS 75 yards]

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

2.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 402 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 880 lbs]

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12 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay]

8.35am: Landed Church parties, RC 35, NC 53.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.20am: Divine Service.

11.35am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

3.55pm: Arrived HMS “Leviathan”.

5.0pm: Joined ship from “Leviathan” 4 ratings.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 241 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]

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13 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay]

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers. Exercised Fire Stations and Collision Stations.

am: Employed preparing for sea, rigging targets and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

0.30pm: Tug “Powerful” arrived and took targets in tow for Murray’s Anchorage. Sent target party to ditto.

1.10pm: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and 4 Gunlayers 1 came on board.

2.15pm: Embarked from SS “Chaleur” Gunnery class of 2 Gunlayers 1, 20 Gunlayers 2.

2.30pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

3.25pm: Tug took up firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

3.30pm: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

5.45pm: Completed ditto. Commenced 12 pounder practice.

6.35pm: Discontinued practice.

6.45pm: Target party returned. Tug proceeded to St Georges with targets.

6.55pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

7.58pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice.

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Hogfish Beacon S1E, Stags Beacon S49W, Engine House Chimney phi abeam port South Breakwater N70.5W, Anchor S80E 75 yards]

8.0pm: Placed look outs. Night defence crew told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors. Discharged to RN Hospital Surgeon RW Ford. Joined ship Surgeon AR Price.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 708 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 510 lbs]

[Showers for most of day, noon temperature 81F]

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14 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught 27’ 11” forward, Draught 28’ 2” aft.

4.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship.

7.0am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.50am: Tug “Powerful” arrived with targets. Sent target and rake party to ditto.

9.20am: Tug took up firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

9.26am: Resumed 12 pounder practice.

9.51am: Completed ditto. 9.53am: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

10.21am: Completed ditto.

10.36am: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

11.47am: Completed ditto. Employed refitting and as requisite. Ship’s Gunlayers 1 and 2 firing with Gunnery class.

Noon: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

1.45pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class.

2.0pm: Pinnace returned with rake party. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to Dockyard with targets. Raised steam in Steam boats.

2.10pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

3.17pm: Came to with Port anchor in 7.75 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary. Hoisted out boats. Target party returned.

[At single anchor B berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Engine House Chimney phi abeam port South Breakwater N70.5W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N21W, Hogfish Beacon S, Anchor E 75 yards]

4.45pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Employed disembarking ammunition.

6.0pm: Sent Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Gunnery class and recording party to “Charybdis”.

7.25pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors. Drew fires in first picket boat.

10.25pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 361 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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15 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay]

6.10am: Landed RC Church party [as this date marks the Catholic feast day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary].

7.0am: Ditto returned.

am: Employed refitting, repairing targets and as requisite. Boats exercising under sail. Section of boys to school.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Discharged to “Leviathan” for passage to England 6 Gunlayers 1, 18 Gunlayers 2.

4.45pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

7.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off. Creole with targets secured alongside.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 338 lbs, Bread 380 lbs]

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16 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay]

5.53am: “Creole” proceeded to sea with targets and target party and Rake party.

7.10am: Sailed HMS “Leviathan”.

8.20am: Aired bedding.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. Gunnery training class under instruction.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm. Make and mend clothes.

2.42pm: Arrived US TBDs [Torpedo Boat Destroyers] “Whipple”, “Hull”, “Stewart”, “Truxton” [Truxtun] and “Preble”.

3.10pm: “Creole” returned with targets and secured ditto in Camber. Rake and target parties returned.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

7.25pm: Placed look outs.

7.45pm: Sailed US TBDs “Whipple” and “Truxton”.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.1pm: Observed US TBD “Stewart” take the ground on the South edge of the shoal North on No 17 [symbol - buoy?]. Sent Picket boats to ditto.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.20pm: Laid out kedge anchor on Starboard quarter of “Stewart”. Raising steam for 10 knots. Burning search lights as requisite.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 338 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 426 lbs]

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17 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.84 [very approximate]

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 9”, Draught aft 28’ 2”.

5.45am: Preparing to take US TBD “Stewart” in tow.

6.15am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite towards No 17 [symbol].

6.35am: Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms veered 2 shackles.

7.20am: Secured 4.5 inch wire hawser on board “Stewart”.

7.40am: Proceeded to tow, working up to 60 revs. Working cable as requisite.

[As requisite for taking “Stewart” in tow]

7.51am: Hawser parted. Sailed US TBDs “Hull” and “Preble”.

8.0am: Tug “Powerful” took “Stewart” in tow.

9.0am: Hawser replaced.

9.12am: Resumed towing assisted by “Powerful”. Working up to 57 revs. Working cable as requisite.

9.41am: Discontinued towing. Eased hawser to the bottom. Shortened in to 2 shackles.

[At single anchor Ship Channel [anchor bearings]: abeam port Ireland Point Wall 154 degrees, Tide Guage [Gauge] Beacon 118 degrees 50 minutes Hogfish Beacon, Sheers 171 degrees 40 minutes Tide Guage Beacon, Anchor S48W 100 yards]

11.30am: Sent working party to assist in lightening “Stewart”. Rejoined ship Lieutenant Thomas RNR.

pm: Employed lightening and assisting “Stewart” and as requisite.

7.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

7.20pm: Placed look outs.

7.34pm: Resumed towing assisted by “Powerful”. Working cable as requisite. Worked up to 33 revs.

[As requisite for taking “Stewart” in tow]

7.40pm: “Stewart” floated.

7.55pm: “Drudge” and “Creole” took “Stewart” in tow alongside.

8.30pm: Cast off tow.

8.43pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into B berth. Burning search lights as requisite.

9.4pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice.

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Hogfish Beacon S3W, South Breakwater Red Light N66W, Commissioner’s House N21W, Anchor about ExS 75 yards]

10.0pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 345 lbs, Vegetables 785 lbs, Bread 440 lbs]

[Squally south westerly wind force 4 from noon, with rain and showers]

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18 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor B Berth Grassy Bay]

3.0am: Heavy rain squall.

5.45am: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace. Employed cleaning ship.

6.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

8.55am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for shifting into A Berth.

9.5am: Came to with Port anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes.

[At singe anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon S30W, Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, Chimney near boat slip N48W]

am: Buoyed charted position of central ring of transporting buoy moorings. Divers searching for ditto.

11.30am: Found and buoyed ditto. Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

2.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 377 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 882 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 3-4 until late pm, squally at times, with showers, noon temperature 83F]

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19 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.30am: Landed Church parties RC 34.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.0am: Divine Service.

10.20am: Church party returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 10 lbs]

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20 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

am: Employed restowing magazines, refitting and as requisite. Gunnery training class at heavy gun drill. Section of boys at school. 2 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Carried out annual practice runs with torpedoes from ship at anchor.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.50pm: Arrived HMY “Eileen”.

7.25pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in first picket boat.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 352 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 464 lbs]

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21 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.20am: Sent coaling party to “Eileen”.

7.30am: Sent party to “Seafern” to weigh kedge anchor.

8.10am: Restowed kedge anchor.

am: Employed refitting targets, drawing stores and as requisite. Section of boys to school. 2 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

11.50am: Coaling party returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Non swimmers under instruction. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe. Sailed HMY “Eileen”.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 656 lbs, Bread 426 lbs]

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22 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

am: Exercised Collision Stations, “Prepare to abandon ship” and Fire Stations. Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery training class under instruction. Section of boys to school. 2 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe. Tested Carley floats.

7.10pm: Placed Mr Geach Boatswain under arrest.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 345 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 426 lbs]

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23 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.30am: Read Warrant No 296.

am: Employed restowing magazines, refitting and as requisite. Gunlayers 2 at deflection teacher. Section of boys to school. 2 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

11.30am: Mr Geach boatswain released from arrest.

1.10pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 346 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 426 lbs]

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24 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed preparing for coaling, refitting and as requisite. 2 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Restowing magazines.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 9.30pm. Landed patrol.

5.45pm: SS “Lord Derby” secured alongside.

7.0pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

9.45pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 347 lbs, Bread 446 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 459 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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25 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 3”, Draught aft 27’ 9”.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

0.40pm: Completed coaling - Received 605 tons. Lost overboard by accident Sacks coal PN 3a, 6 in number.

pm: Employed cleaning ship.

Draught forward 28’ 6”, Draught aft 28’ 8”.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

11.50pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 389 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 860 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1045 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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26 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.45am: Landed ammunitioning party.

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 20, NC 26.

10.0am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

Noon: Ammunitioning party returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

[Number on sick list: 5]

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27 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.55am: Landed Dockyard parties. Landed ammunitioning party. Observed buoy marking central ring of transporting moorings to be missing.

am: Employed embarking ammunition, refitting targets and as requisite.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: SS “Creole” proceeded to St Georges with targets.

4.20pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction. Hoisted out Steam Pinnace and in launch.

7.15pm: Ammunitioning party returned.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 696 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 87F]

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28 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 6”, Draught aft 28’ 6”.

1.30am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

2.0am: Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

5.45am: Hoisted in second picket boat. Drew fires in ditto. Employed cleaning ship.

6.43am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for passing into Shelly Bay.

7.26am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 6.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

[At single anchor Shelly Bay, Anchor Bearings: Crawl Point S89E, Shelly Bay Point S51E, Government House S38W, Anchor W 50 yards]

9.15am: Divisions. Prayers. Embarked from “Drudge” Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class of 6 Gunlayers 1, 50 Gunlayers 2.

9.40am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

10.15am: Tug “Powerful” with targets joined company. Sent target party to ditto.

10.30am: Tug took up firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

10.40am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

11.30am: Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug. Employed refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school.

0.15pm: Completed aiming rifle practice. Make and mend clothes.

0.20pm: Commenced 12 pounder practice.

3.5pm: Completed ditto.

3.40pm: Commenced sub calibre practice.

4.40pm: Completed ditto. Sent rake party to tug.

4.50pm: Commenced superimposed turret practice.

5.40pm: Completed ditto.

6.0pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

6.30pm: Discontinued practice. Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

7.0pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

7.50pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.25 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Placed look outs.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay, Anchor Bearings: Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, Stags Beacon S28W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W]

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 388 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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29 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.30am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship.

7.12am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.35am: Tug “Powerful” with targets joined company. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto [to] tug with target and rake parties.

8.55am: Tug took up firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

9.6am: Resumed 6 inch service practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Ships Gunlayers 2 firing with Gunnery class. Section of boys to school.

0.5pm: Completed 6 inch service practice.

0.35pm: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

2.40pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class.

2.55pm: Pinnace returned with rake party. Hoisted in ditto. Tug proceeded to Dockyard with targets.

3.0pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

4.0pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8.75 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes. Hoisted out boats.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W, Stags Beacon S28W]

5.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol. Employed disembarking empty ammunition cases.

6.30pm: Sent Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Gunnery class and Recording party to “Charybdis”.

7.0pm: Placed look out.

8.40pm: Night defence crews told off. Closed B, C doors.

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 338 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

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30 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

2.20am: Drew fires in first picket boat.

8.35am: Landed Dockyard parties.

8.40am: Aired bedding.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite.

11.40am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

11.40pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 372 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 520 lbs]

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31 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

am: Employed restowing magazine, refitting targets, drawing stores and as requisite. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Gunnery training class under instruction. Discharged to SS “Chignecto” for passage to England Gunnery class of 6 Gunlayers 1, 47 Gunlayers 2.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.10pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 320 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 525 lbs]

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[Black back cover of log book]

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[Black back cover of log book]

LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1917

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[Left hand side of cover of Log for September 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through)]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer and approved by Captain, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]

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1 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.50am: Sent divers to locate and buoy central ring of transporting moorings.

8.40am: Aired night clothing.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

11.0am: Diving party returned.

0.40pm: Paid monthly advance.

1.40pm: Discharged to RNB [Royal Naval Barracks] for work at WT [Wireless Telegraph] Station 14 ratings.

2.15pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

7.0pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 355 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 750 lbs]

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2 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.10am: Sailed US TBD “Stewart”.

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 32, Wesleyans 43.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm, and boys till 7.0pm.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 886 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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3 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

6.30am: Read Warrant No 297. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.40am: Landed Dockyard party.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1. Received 28 tons of coal for Steam boats.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

6.10pm: Arrived USS “Weeling” [Wheeling].

9.0pm: Raised steam for 10 knots. All boats down moored in camber.

10.55pm: Weighed. Shifted berth ExS.

11.10pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms veered 7 shackles. Anchor Watch set and steam on main engines.

[At single anchor Grass Bay [anchor bearings]: Anchor estimated E 225 yards, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W, Sheers N55W, North Breakwater Green Light N77.5W, South Breakwater Red Light W]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 639 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 440 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 888 tons, Oil 244 tons]

[Easterly wind force 4 or 5 from noon onwards, weather mostly fine, noon temperature 86F]

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4 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor Grassy Bay]

2.30am: Let go Starboard anchor veered 1 shackle on ditto, and to the eighth shackle on Port anchor. Engines as requisite while working cable.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship.

8.0am: Engines as requisite while working cable.

8.20am: Weighed Starboard anchor to clear cable. 8.23am: Dropped ditto and veered 1 shackle.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery training class under examination.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

6.0pm: Weighed Starboard anchor. Shortened to 7 shackles on Port anchor. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Took off anchor watch.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off. Look outs placed.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 39 lbs, Bread 60 lbs]

[North easterly wind force 8, 8-9 or 9 all morning, weather ugly in early am then rain, heavy at times. North westerly wind gradually decreasing in pm, from force 8 to 4 at midnight, weather becoming fine in evening. Barometric pressure (and other weather information) recorded hourly (pressure falling until 9am, then rising slowly). Noon temperature 80F]

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5 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor Grassy Bay]

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship and preparing for weighing moorings. Raised steam for 10 knots.

7.15am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for passing into Outer Camber.

7.30am: Picked up central ring of transporting moorings and hung ditto in the hawse.

8.40am: Unshackled N leg of moorings. Dropped and buoyed ditto. Proceeded to weigh S leg of moorings. Warping ship and using engines as requisite.

[As requisite for weighing Transporting Moorings]

10.45am: Lighter came alongside. Hoisting moorings into ditto.

11.50am: S anchor of moorings aweigh. Proceeded to hoist ditto into lighter.

2.30pm: Picked up N leg of moorings and proceeded to weigh ditto.

3.30pm: N anchor of moorings aweigh. Proceeded to hoist ditto into lighter.

5.10pm: Completed weighing transporting moorings. Cast off warping hawsers and proceeded as requisite for passing out of camber, and coming to in A Berth.

5.25pm: Came to with Port anchor in 7.75 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes.

[At single anchor A Berth [anchor bearings]: abeam port South Breakwater S73W, Sheers N75.5W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N34.5W, Anchor estimated S55W 175 yards]

5.40pm: Arrived USS “Whipple” TBD.

6.0pm: Arrived USS “Truxton” [Truxtun] TBD.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 339 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 860 lbs]

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6 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

8.30am: Landed ammunitioning party and party to haul ashore transporting moorings.

am: Employed embarking ammunition and as requisite. Torpedo training class under instruction. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

Noon: Cable party returned.

0.10pm: Ammunitioning party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

6.0pm: Hands to bathe.

9.30pm: Torpedo training class under instruction burning search lights.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 343 lbs, Bread 280 lbs]

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7 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

0.10am: Drew fires in first picket boat.

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

8.40am: Landed Dockyard party.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.30am: Exercised Collision Stations.

9.45am: Exercised Fire Stations.

10.35am: Hoisted out second picket boat.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. 3 Gunlayers of Gunnery class qualifying for Gunlayer 1.

11.45am: Dockyard party returned.

0.30pm: Raised steam in second picket boat.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

4.35pm: Hoisted in and drew fires in first picket boat.

7.15pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 339 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 460 lbs]

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8 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.40am: Sailed USS “Weeling” and “Truxton” [both sic].

8.45am: Aired and inspected night clothing.

9.20am: Sailed US TBD “Whipple”.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 384 lbs, Bread 920 lbs]

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9 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 40, NC 45.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

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10 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.40am: Landed target party.

am: Employed painting ship aloft and as requisite. Torpedo training class under instruction.

11.50am: Target party returned.

3.40pm: Target party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

4.45pm: Arrived Italian SS “Bologna” [listed here] with two submarines in company.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 339 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 440 lbs]

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11 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 1”, Draught aft 28’ 0”.

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

5.45am: Employed cleaning ship. Raising steam for 10 knots.

6.40am: Read Warrants Nos 298 and 299. Discharged to detention barracks 2 ratings.

8.30am: Arrived HMS “Isis”.

am: Employed preparing for sea, hoisting in boats and as requisite. Joined from “Isis” Gunnery class of 1 Gunlayer 1, 38 Gunlayers 2. Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and 3 Gunlayers 1 came on board.

1.39pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

2.46p: Tug “Powerful” joined company. Stopped and as requisite. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to tug with target party.

3.30pm: Tug took up firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

3.40pm: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

5.15pm: Discontinued practice. Pinnace returned with target party. Hoisted in ditto.

5.40pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay. Tug proceeded to St Georges with targets.

6.40pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N 20W, Stags Beacon S28W]

6.50pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 664 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 420 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, rain or showers until 4pm, noon temperature 80F]

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12 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[More gunnery practice today, with tug “Powerful”, along usual line off Murray’s Anchorage, departing at 7.0am, returning to Grassy Bay at 5.57pm. Only key events recorded here]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.50am: Italian submarine H7 passed inward.

9.26am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

10.10am: Completed aiming rifle. Commenced 12 pounder practice.

11.4am: Completed ditto. 11.15am: Commenced 6 inch sub calibre practice.

0.2pm: Completed 6 inch sub calibre practice. 0.6pm: Commenced 12 pounder superimposed turret practice.

0.27pm: Completed ditto.

1.0pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice. Six Gunlayers of ship firing with Gunnery class.

4.0pm: Completed 6 inch service practice. 4.5pm: Commenced 12 inch service practice.

4.46pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W, Stags Beacon S28W]

6.50pm: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class sent to “Charybdis”.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 332 lbs, Bread 420 lbs]

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13 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in Steam Pinnace.

am: Employed painting ship and as requisite. Repairing targets and painting aloft.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 362 lbs, Bread 460 lbs]

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14 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.40am: Landed Dockyard parties.

am: Employed painting ship’s side and as requisite.

11.45am: Dockyard parties returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

7.0pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 358 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

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15 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.30am: Sailed HMS “Carnarvon”.

8.0am: Issued WT books and documents.

am: Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 960 lbs]

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16 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.35am: Landed Church parties, RC 32, NC 47.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

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17 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

am: Employed painting upperworks, refitting and as requisite. Section of boys to school. Training classes under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 637 lbs, Bread 380 lbs]

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18 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.0am: Read Warrants Nos 300 and 301. Discharged to detention barracks 2 ratings.

7.30am: Sailed Italian SS “Bologna” with submarines H 5, 6 and 7 in company.

am: Employed embarking ammunition. Torpedo training class under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.45pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Working party from Daniel’s Head WT Station returned.

6.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 341 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 380 lbs]

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19 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.30am: Sent working party to Boaz magazine.

8.30am: Landed ammunitioning party.

am: Employed painting ship and as requisite. Torpedo training class under instruction.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Ammunitioning party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 10.0pm. Non swimmers under instruction.

4.45pm: Boaz working party returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 337 lbs, Bread 380 lbs]

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20 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

0.15am: Drew fires in second picket boat.

3.10am: Heavy rain squall.

4.0am: Raised steam in first and second picket boats.

6.30am: Hoisted out first picket boat.

7.30am: Landed Boaz magazine working party.

8.30am: Landed target and ammunition transporting parties.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Carried out annual torpedo practice from ship at anchor.

11.20am: Hoisted in and drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.45am: Ammunition transporting party returned.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

4.25pm: Boaz working party returned.

5.30pm: Landed patrol.

5.5pm: Target party returned.

10.50pm: Patrol returned.

10.55pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 337 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 460 lbs]

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21 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.20am: Landed Boaz magazine working party, target party and ammunitioning party.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Torpedo Training class under instruction.

11.40am: Target and working parties returned.

0.40pm: Ammunitioning party returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters. Special leave to second part Port Watch till 10.0pm.

6.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 337 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 440 lbs]

[Showers for most of day, noon temperature 84F]

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22 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in second picket boat.

8.50am: Landed ammunition and target parties.

0.30pm: Target and ammunition parties returned.

1.50pm: Arrived HMS “Roxburgh”.

2.5pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.10pm: Joined ship from “Roxburgh” 30 ratings.

10.55pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in first picket boat.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 404 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 860 lbs]

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23 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC 33, Wesleyans 50.

9.40am: Divisions.

10.20am: Divine Service.

11.20am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

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24 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.30am: Sent working party to Boaz magazine.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed cleaning out fresh water tanks and as requisite. Boys and Ordinary Seamen exercising boat sailing. Divers at monthly exercise.

pm: Employed as in forenoon. Joined ship from SS “Chignecto” 8 ratings and Gunnery class of 39 Gunlayers 2.

3.0pm: “Creole” proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 9.0pm. Landed patrol. Working party returned. Hoisted in boats and prepared for sea. Lieutenant Commander Stokes [Stokes Rees] and Recording party came on board.

10.50pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 683 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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25 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 9”, Draught aft 27’ 8”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.40am: Drew fires in and hoisted in second Picket boat. Employed cleaning ship.

6.35am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

8.0am: Swung ship to test pivot of Standard Compass. Ditto found defective.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.35am: “Creole” with targets joined company. Sent target party to ditto.

9.50am: Ditto took firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

9.55am: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

am: Employed cleaning out fresh water tanks and as requisite. Guns crews assisting Gunnery class as requisite.

11.30am: Completed aiming rifle practice.

11.45am: Commenced 12 pounder and 6 inch sub calibre practice.

Noon: Raised steam in second picket boat.

1.10pm: Completed 12 pounder and 6 inch sub calibre practice. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to “Creole” with rake party.

1.52pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

3.49pm: Completed all practices by Gunnery class. Carried out 6 inch service practice by 10 Ship’s Gunlayers 2. Employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Completed practice by ship’s Gunlayers. Swung ship to test pivot of Conning tower Compass. Ditto correct.

4.50pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. “Creole” proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

5.5pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

6.10pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes. Hoisted out second picket boat.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light N88W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W, Stags Beacon S28W]

6.30pm: Placed look outs.

6.45pm: Sent Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and Gunnery class to “Charybdis”.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.0pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

11.45pm: Drew fires in second picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 387 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 510 lbs]

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26 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.30am: Sent working party to Boaz magazine.

am: Employed cleaning out fresh water tanks, refitting and as requisite. Gunnery training class under instruction. Section of boys to school.

0.15pm: “Creole” arrived with targets. Sent target party to ditto.

2.45pm: Target party returned.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

5.20pm: Sailed HMS “Roxburgh”.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 385 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 460 lbs]

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27 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

7.30am: Landed working party for Boaz magazine.

8.0am: Fired one gun.

9.30am: Court martial assembled on board under presidency of Captain Bush for trial of Mr Basil Geach Boatswain.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Training classes under instruction.

0.20pm: Court martial concluded.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm. Make and mend clothes.

2.30pm: Discharged to RN barracks Mr Basil Geach Boatswain.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 352 lbs, Bread 440 lbs]

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28 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.50am: Landed ammunitioning party.

7.30am: Sent working party to Boaz magazine.

8.40am: Ammunitioning party returned.

am: Employed embarking ammunition, cleaning fresh water tanks, drawing stores and as requisite. Gunnery training class under instruction. Seamanship training class exercising boat sailing.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

3.50pm: Working party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

4.40pm: Sent marine guard to hospital.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 381 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

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29 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing.

am: Employed cleaning ship. Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

2.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

2.40pm: Hospital guard returned.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.10pm: Patrol returned. Drew fires in second picket boat.

11.55pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 406 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 940 lbs]

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30 September 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.30am: Landed RC Church party 40.

9.15am: Landed NC Church party 46. Divisions - Read prayers.

9.55am: Landed Officers and Men attending Special service at Cathedral.

0.55pm: All Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Sent to “Charybdis” 12 ratings, Ireland Island cleaning party.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

11.30pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[South westerly wind force 3 all day, noon temperature 80F]

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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1917

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[Left hand side of cover of Log for October 1917; “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” (“a complete copy of” crossed through)]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer Stubbs, as before, approved by EC Stubbs, Commander for Captain]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]

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1 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

5.45am: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace and sent ditto on steam trial.

7.30am: Landed Boaz magazine working party.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.35am: Exercised Fire Stations.

9.50am: Exercised Collision stations. Hoisted in and drew fires in second picket boat.

10.30am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school.

0.45pm: Paid quarterly settlement.

1.30pm: Landed provisioning party.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

3.30pm: Provisioning party returned.

4.10pm: Working party returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.30pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

10.45pm: Patrol returned.

10.50pm: J McKeay AB [Able Seaman] placed under arrest.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 695 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 460 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 4 or 4-5 from noon, showers in afternoon, noon temperature 84F]

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2 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.45am: Landed keep yard party.

am: Employed provisioning ship.

1.20pm: Landed Torpedo training class. Employed stowing holds, refitting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Special leave to second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm. Landed patrol.

5.15pm: Keep yard party returned. Employed preparing for berthing alongside.

7.35pm: Torpedo training class returned.

10.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 365 lbs, Bread 460 lbs]

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3 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 27’ 8”, Draught aft 27’ 6”.

2.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

6.45am: Landed Keep yard party.

6.50am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into South Camber.

7.45am: Ship secured alongside Dockyard Wall. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Signal books returned. Employed preparing for coaling.

[Alongside Dockyard Wall South Camber]

pm: Make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch till 10.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

5.0pm: Keep yard party returned.

6.30pm: Canteen leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 365 lbs, Vegetables 2200 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 274 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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4 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[Alongside Dockyard Wall South Camber]

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

9.30am: Completed coaling. Received 427 tons. Raised steam for 10 knots.

am: Employed unrigging coaling gear, preparing to leave Wall and cleaning ship.

Draught forward 28’ 3”, Draught aft 27’ 10”.

1.35pm: Cast off and hauled off Wall.

1.45pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing out of Camber into A berth.

2.0pm: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Let fires die out except as requisite for auxiliary purposes. Employed cleaning ship.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: abeam port South Breakwater S75W, Sheers N69W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N26W, Anchor S40W 100 yards]

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol.

5.20pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

10.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 502 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 682 tons, Oil 244 tons]

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5 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

6.45am: Landed Keep yard party and party to transfer stores to SS “Oruro” [probably this ship which previously had a different name].

8.40am: Landed target and Dockyard parties.

am: Employed cleaning ship. Gunnery and Torpedo training classes under instruction. Seamanship training class exercising boat sailing.

11.50am: Dockyard party and party transferring stores returned.

1.20pm: Landed field gun’s crew for drill. Employed as in forenoon.

3.45pm: Target party and field gun’s crew returned.

4.30pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed patrol. Non swimmers under instruction.

5.40pm: Keepyard party returned.

6.20pm: Ireland Island cleaning party returned.

10.40pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs, Bread 510 lbs]

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6 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

8.45am: Inspected and aired night clothing. Landed target party.

11.45am: Target party returned.

2.30pm: SS “Creole” proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

3.0pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

3.30pm: Landed field gun’s crew.

5.40pm: Placed look outs.

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.40pm: Closed B, C doors.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 396 lbs, Vegetables 2200 lbs, Bread 950 lbs]

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7 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

9.15am: Landed Church parties, RC 41, NC 38.

10.15am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am and boys till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Rain, heavy at times, during am. Noon temperature 75F]

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8 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship training classes under instruction. Boys to school. Boats exercising under sail.

1.30pm: Landed field gun’s crew and party of marines.

3.30pm: Field gun’s crew returned.

4.45pm: Special leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

11.55pm: Drew fires in first picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 713 lbs, Bread 490 lbs]

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9 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 2”, Draught aft 27’ 8”.

4.0am: Raised steam in first picket boat.

6.0am: Employed cleaning ship. Embarked from SS “Chaudiere” 2 Gunlayers 1, 39 Gunlayers 2. Joined ship from ditto 4 ratings.

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers.

am: Employed hoisting in boats and preparing for sea.

10.5am: Lieutenant Commander Stokes Rees, Recording party and 5 Gunlayers 1 came on board.

10.55am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

Noon: “Creole” with targets joined company.

0.5pm: Sent target party to “Creole”.

0.20pm: Ditto took up firing station. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E, S57W between Nos 12 and 13 buoys]

0.55pm: Commenced aiming rifle practice.

1.36pm: Discontinued ditto.

1.44pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Employed refitting and as requisite.

[At single Anchor Murray’s Anchorage [anchor bearings]: St Catherine’s Point S60E, Sugar Loaf S13E, No 12 [symbol - buoy?] S85.5E, Anchor SE 100 yards]

4.0pm: Target party returned. “Creole” proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

4.58pm: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

6.10pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Placed look outs.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings] South Breakwater Red Light S79W, Sheers N59W, abeam port Ireland Point Wall N20W]

8.0pm: Night defence crews told off.

8.50pm: Landed patrol. Burning search lights for instruction of training class.

10.50pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 390 lbs, Bread 510 lbs]

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10 October 1917

Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]

Draught forward 28’ 2”, Draught aft 27’ 8”.

3.0am: Raised steam for 10 knots.

5.40am: Weighed - Proceeded as requisite for passing into Murray’s Anchorage.

6.55am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

[At single anchor Murray’s Anchorage [anchor bearings]: St Catherine’s Point S53.5E, Fort George Flagstaff S, Sugar Loaf S37W]

9.0am: Creole arrived with targets. Hoisted out pinnace and sent ditto to “Creole” with target and rake parties.

9.32am: Weighed. Proceeded as requisite for carrying out practices by Gunnery class. Creole took up firing station.

[As requisite for passing up and down a line N57E - S57W between Nos 12 Fairway and 13 buoys]

9.43am: Resumed aiming rifle practice.

am: Employed refitting and as requisite. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship training classes under instruction. Section of boys to school. Guns crews assisting Gunnery class as requisite.

10.40am: Completed aiming rifle practice.

10.50am: Commenced 12 pounder practice.

pm: Firing 12 pounder, Sub calibre and superimposed turret practices.

1.2pm: Completed ditto.

pm: Make and mend clothes. Guns crews assisting Gunnery class as requisite.

1.40pm: Commenced 6 inch service practice.

4.5pm: Completed 6 inch service practice.

4.40pm: Pinnace returned with parties. Hoisted in ditto. Creole proceeded to St Georges’ with targets.

4.45pm: Proceeded as requisite for passing into Grassy Bay.

5.46pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in [blank] fathoms veered 5 shackles. Banked fires at 2.5 hours notice. Placed look outs.

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay [anchor bearings]: Stags Beacon phi No 19 [symbol] S31W, Engine House Chimney phi North Breakwater Green Light [no bearing], abeam port Ireland Point Wall N21W, Anchor W 40 yards]

6.10pm: Landed patrol.

pm: Burning search lights for instruction of training class.

10.45pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 382 lbs, Vegetables 300 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

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11 October 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.71 [very rough estimate as no position information given]

[At single anchor A Berth Grassy Bay]