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Commissioned Escort or Convoy Escort Ship, mercantile conversion

Pendant No. MI.23 (6.18). Built 1915, 6539grt, 14kts. Armament: 4-6in, 2-4in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 30.9.17-20.3.19. (British Warships 1914-1919)

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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. 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, though for large parts of this log there is no information about numbers of sick. 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.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS CORONADO 1917-1918

JP map overview

(Maps prepared using Journey Plotter, developed by Maikel. The Plots can only be approximate. They are made by joining-up positions on successive days, and sometimes positions are not given. There will therefore be occasions when the ship appears to have travelled overland)

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1917


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[Left hand side of cover (in relatively poor condition) of Copy of Log for 1 November - 1 December 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover (in relatively poor condition), signed by G Tait, Navigating Officer]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers:

Barometer

Mercurial or Aneroid: Aneroid

Name of Maker and number: Sharman D Neill

Thermometers for Air Temperature

Position in Ship: On Bridge

Whether in screen: No

Maker and No: Casartelli, Date: From 1st November

Thermometer for Sea Temperature

Maker and No: Casartelli, Date: From 1st November


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1 November 1917

At Belfast

Lat 54.7, Long -5.8 [estimated]

[Belfast Lough]

0.30am: At anchor Belfast Lough.

2.0am: Calm and variable winds, dense fog. Regulations duly observed.

4.0am: Fog cleared.

5.0am: Light variable winds, fine.

7.15am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded for paravanes trials.

8.0am: Out otters [also called paravanes, otters are mentioned in an article here], cruized [cruised] about off Black Head.

10.30am: Finished trials, proceeded to anchorage.

11.15am: Anchored in 7 fathoms with 45 fathoms Chain.

Anchor Bearings: Carrickfergus Castle and Church N20W Magnetic, Black Head N53E Magnetic, Ship Head E0.5S.

2.0pm: Light wind, heavily overcast, fine.

4.30pm: Mustered Crew for boat stations.

10.30pm: Anchor aweigh, proceeded slow.

11.0pm: Lowered Saddle in position and proceeded half speed.

11.45pm: Black Head Light abeam 1 mile, stopped to put out otters. Light wind, hazy, fine.

Midnight: Proceeded full speed. Moderate wind, hazy at times.


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2 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS [presumably on His Majesty’s Service]

Lat 55.1, Long -7.5 [estimated]

[Lough Swilly]

1.17am: Maidens Light abeam 3 miles.

1.28am: Same West (Compass), altered course N16W.

2.0am: Commenced to zig zag.

2.55am: Mull of Cantyre Light abeam, Log 27.

3.26am: Altacarry Light abeam 5.5 miles, altered course N38W.

4.10am: Altered course N61W. Moderate overcast, fine, clear.

6.15am: Inistrahull [Inishtrahull] Island Light abeam 4.5 miles, Log 66.5, altered course S66W.

7.0am: Courses various making entrance to Lough Swilly, in log.

7.50am: Took in paravanes.

8.0am: Engines at reduced speed.

9.10am: Passed Dunree Head 0.5 miles.

9.40am: Stop and anchored off Buncrana in 9.5 fathoms. Moderate, fine, clear.

Anchor Bearings: Black buoy S45E Magnetic, Church N39E Magnetic, Ships Head SxE.

11.30am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded through Gateway.

Noon: Arrived at Berth Rathmullen [Rathmullan].

0.20pm: Stopped and anchored.

[Anchor Bearings Rathmullen: Down Fort South, Rathmullen Pier S37W]

2.45pm: Ship swung to flood.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, fine. Anchor aweigh, proceeded.

4.30pm: Stopped and anchored off Buncrana. Moderate wind, fine.

7.0pm: Fresh wind and clear.

10.0pm: Wind freshening with heavy squalls.

Midnight: Strong wind, choppy sea, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 105 miles]

[Steaming time 10.40, Average speed 10 knots per hour]


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3 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 55.1, Long -7.5 [estimated]

[Lough Swilly]

[Anchor Bearings, All bearings indicated are true: Buncrana Pier Light S69E, Tower on Nets Point [Neds Point] N49E, Saltpan Bank Buoy S33W 2.75 Cables off]

0.30am: Strong SE wind, squally. HMS “Engadine” was anchored at safe distance to windward of us.

2.25am: She began dragging rapidly towards us.

2.30am: Her stern being dangerously close to our stern I called the Captain who came instantly on bridge. On going forward I found her stern about six feet off our stern. She then swung clear of us and was dragging past, when she sheered towards us and fell across our hawser. Paid out chain to 120 fathoms and went astern on engines.

4.50am: All clear.

5.0am: Hove in chain to 60 fathoms.

8.0am: Strong winds, Squalls, rain.

9.0am: Trawler alongside to take away empty cases.

Noon: Similar weather but moderating.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, overcast.

4.0pm: Anchor lamps exhibited.

9.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather throughout.

[Winds mostly south easterly, noon temperature 50F]


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4 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 55.4, Long -8.3

3.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine.

7.20am: Anchor aweigh, full speed.

7.27am: Passed through boom defences.

7.50am: Dunree Head abeam 1 mile. Course set N19E.

8.8am: Stop to put out paravanes. 8.36am: Proceeded. 8.47am: Full speed.

8.51am: Fanad Light [sic] Light House abeam 2 miles. Streamed log.

9.20am: Altered course N65W.

10.0am: Zig zagging.

11.36am: Tory Island Light House abeam 8 miles, Log 19 miles. TBD [Torpedo Boat Destroyer] “Pelican” keeping station on starboard bow. TBD “Scourge” on port bow, 5 cables.

11.0am: Fresh wind and rough sea, overcast, cloudy.

Noon: Crew on lookout.

1.0pm: Strong wind and overcast, rough sea, shipping sprays, clear. Zigzagging continued.

pm: Destroyers keeping same station.

4.30pm: Slowed down and took in paravanes. 5.15pm: Full speed.

5.55pm: Destroyers signalled for permission to return. Granted. Moderate gale, high sea, ship pitching and lurching heavily, spraying overall, overcast, gloomy.

10.0pm: Wind veered to NW.

11.0pm: Wind and sea moderating and weather clearing generally.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 42 Miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Cape Henry Various 3332 Miles]

[Steaming time 4 hours 7 minutes, Average Speed 10 knots per hour]

[Barometric pressure relatively low and falling, noon temperature 53F]


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5 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 55.0, Long -15.0 [DR, No Observations]

1.0am: Altered course N86W. Log 60.

3.0am: Fresh wind, high head sea, ship pitching heavily and shipping water, clear, passing showers.

7.0am: Strong wind, high head sea, ship pitching and spraying heavily, clear, overcast, squally, zigzagging.

9.0am: Used one set of boat crews to make crews for guns.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

2.0pm: Altered course S89W.

3.0pm: Strong wind, overcast, rain at times, high head sea, ship pitching, clear weather.

7.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, ship pitching heavily, clear, cloudy weather, squally at times.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 249 Miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Cape Henry Various 3092 Miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average speed 10.5 knots per hour]

[Winds westerly and north westerly, force 6 or 6-7 all day, rain throughout, barometric pressure relatively low, noon temperature 51F]


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6 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 53.8, Long -21.9

1.0am: Moderate gale, frequent hard squalls with rain, high head sea, ship pitching heavily and shipping much water forward, clear weather.

5.0am: Crew on lookout.

7.0am: Clocks put to apparent time. Back 1 hour 18 minutes.

9.0am: Gale continues unabated, very high head sea, ship pitching and lurching heavily, constantly shipping much water, frequent squalls, cloudy, clear weather.

3.0pm: Fresh gale and heavy sea, ship rolling and lurching violently.

7.0pm: Moderate gale, high sea, ship rolling and pitching heavily, shipping much water, clear, overcast, squally.

11.0pm: Wind and sea moderating, squalls less frequent and severe, clear, overcast.

[Course and Distance made good: S73.5W, 264 Miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position Lat 41N, Long 40W, S43.5W, 1057 Miles]


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7 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 50.4, Long -27.8

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine, rough sea, clear weather.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, fine weather.

9.55am: Slow down and stop to heave up saddle. 10.0am: Clocks back 17 minutes.

10.14am: Full speed.

Noon: Similar weather.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, cloudy, rough head sea.

7.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, overcast, misty.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, rough head sea, overcast, rain, misty at times.

[Course and Distance made good: S46.75W, 297 Miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 58 minutes, Average Speed 12.4 knots per hour]


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8 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 46.7, Long -32.9

2.0am: Moderate wind and sea, frequent intervals of misty rain.

7.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea. Continuous misty rain.

am: Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Clock back 21 minutes.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, dull, cloudy, occasional banks of fog.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, intervals of misty weather. Moderate sea, fine.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear.

11.0pm: Strong wind, rough head sea, cloudy, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S43W, 299 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position Latitude 41N, Long 40W, S41.5W, 460 miles]


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9 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 43.1, Long -37.6

2.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

am: Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, cloudy, ship pitching and shipping sprays forward.

11.0am: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Strong wind and rough sea, shipping sprays, clear weather.

7.0pm: Increasing wind and sea, ship pitching violently, shipping much water forward, squally, cloudy weather.

11.0pm: Moderate Gale and heavy head sea, ship pitching and lurching heavily, shipping much water forward, clear, frequent hard squalls.

[Course and Distance made good: S42.5W, 293 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position Lat 37N, Long 46W, S46.25W, 533 miles]

[Barometric pressure falling, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 65F]


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10 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 40.3, Long -41.6 [DR, as No Observations]

1.0am: Fresh gale, squally, high sea, ship pitching heavily and shipping much water forward.

2.30am: Furious squall with heavy rain, wind shifted and moderated.

4.0am: Wind backed. Strong wind, high sea, cloudy, clear.

7.0am: Moderate gale and high sea, ship pitching and lurching violently, and taking much water overall.

am: Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Clock back 12 minutes.

11.0am: Similar weather. Cloudy, clear.

3.0pm: Wind and sea moderating, rain ceased, overcast, clear

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather, ship pitching to high head swell.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S47W, 246 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 16 minutes, Average Speed 10.1 knots per hour]


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11 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 37.5, Long -45.8

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

4.0am: Ship pitching to head swell.

6.47am: Position by stellar observation Lat 38 12 N, Long 44 47 W.

7.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather, ship pitching to high head swell.

9.30am: Divisions for inspection and Muster roll.

10.0am: Divine service held in Saloon.

11.0am: Moderate wind, ship pitching to high head swell. Fine. Clear, cloudy.

0.10pm: Altered course N70W.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, fine weather.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, rough head sea, ship pitching heavily and spraying. Clear, cloudy weather. Much vivid lightning.

11.0pm: Similar wind and sea, overcast intervals rain, much lightning.

[Course and Distance made good: S49W, 255 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Cape Henry Light House S88.5W, 1456 miles]


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12 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 37.3, Long -52.0

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, some showers. Clear, fine weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind, clear, ship pitching to rough sea, fine, cloudy.

10.0am: Clock back 25 minutes.

Noon: Similar weather.

0.20pm: Put over target for gun practice.

0.30pm: Commenced firing. Courses various to Captain’s orders.

1.36pm: Ceased firing proceeded on course N70W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

11.0pm: Similar wind and sea, cloudy, much lightning, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S87.25W, 294 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 25 minutes, Average Speed 12 knots per hour]


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13 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 37.1, Long -58.1

2.0am: Fresh wind, squally, clear. Moderate sea.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, heavy squalls with rain, overcast, much lightning.

9.30am: General quarters.

10.0am: Clocks back 24 minutes.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, frequent heavy squalls with rain. Cloudy, clear.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rough head sea. Clear weather.

4.55pm: Sighted object right ahead.

5.25pm: Same abeam, found to be a derelict oil barge. Commenced firing 4 inch common shell into it.

5.35pm: Stopped engines for continued firing, setting barge on fire.

5.50pm: Stopped firing and proceeded full speed, Log 71.

8.0pm: Moderate, wind, and sea, clear fine weather, some squalls.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S87.5W, 288 miles. For gun practice + 14 miles]


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14 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 37.2, Long -64.4

3.0am: Some squalls with light showers.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, fine, clear weather.

8.30am: Clock back 25 minutes.

10.0am: Similar weather throughout.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine.

5.40pm: Latitude Polaris 37 8 N.

8.0pm: Gentle wind and sea, clear, fine.

11.0pm: Light variable winds, smooth sea, fine, clear, overcast.

[Course and Distance made good: West 305 miles + 10 miles Steaming round oil barge]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Cape Henry Light House S88.5W, 555 miles]


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15 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 37.0, Long -71.3 [DR as No Observations]

4.0am: Moderate following wind, rain, clear, fine, smooth.

7.0am: Increasing wind and sea, overcast, drizzling rain.

9.30am: Heavy thunderstorm with continuous thick rain. Engines at stand by, regulations duly observed.

11.30am: Weather cleared, strong wind, rough sea, frequent rain squalls, heavily overcast.

0.10pm: Altered course N84W. Reduced speed to 10 knots.

2.0pm: Thunder, lightning, heavy rain.

4.0pm: Strong wind, constant rain, rough sea. Thunder and lightning ceased.

7.0pm: Wind and sea moderating, rain ceased, sky clearing.

9.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, clear, cloudy.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear, passing clouds, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S88W, 330 miles]

[Barometric pressure relatively low and steady, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 58F]


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16 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS

Lat 36.9, Long -76.0 [estimated]

3.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, cloudy horizon, clear weather.

8.10am: Stop. Cast lead 23 fathoms water. 8.23am: Proceeded.

9.0am: Large telescope accidentally broken.

9.27am: Stop. Cast lead 15 fathoms water, fine sand. 9.38am: Proceeded.

10.10am: Observed Cape Henry Light House N40W Compass.

10.25am: Cape Charles Light House N15W Compass, 8 miles.

10.40am: Altered course S70W. 10.50am: Clock back 21 minutes.

11.10am: Pass whistle buoy, stand by on engines. 11.16am: Reduced speed.

11.20am: Stop, awaiting pilot. 11.45am: Pilot on board, proceeded.

11.55am: Passed Cape Henry Light House 1.5 miles distant. Strong wind, choppy sea, dull, overcast weather.

1.8pm: Reduced speed. 1.14pm: Passed through boom defence. 1.15pm: Old Point Comfort abeam.

1.18pm: Stop for Doctors visit. 1.30pm: Doctor on board, received pratique. 1.45pm: Proceeded, engines as required.

2.35pm: Arrived off Newport News USA. Stop and anchored in 9.5 fathoms water, veered to 45 fathoms chain.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, clear, fine weather.

8.52pm: Tug alongside and Pilot on board.

9.15pm: Anchor aweigh, proceeded towards wharf assisted by tug.

9.40pm: Ship moored at wharf, rung off engines.

Midnight: Light wind, clear, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 226 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Newport News USA Various 26 miles]


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17 November 1917

From Belfast on HMS or at Newport News USA

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3 [estimated]

[Newport News]

3.0am: Light wind, clear fine weather.

7.30am: Stevedores Gang on board, preparing ship to receive cargo.

am: Receiving cargo with all dispatch. Crew employed as required.

Noon: Similar weather throughout, work stopped for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo.

4.0pm: Stopped cargo work for day, secured hatches.

7.0pm: Light wind and clear, fine weather.

10.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 26 Miles]


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18 November 1917

From Belfast, at Newport News, USA

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

[Newport News]

3.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo.

9.45am: Divisions for inspection.

10.30am: Officers and men proceeded to Divine service on shore.

Noon: Similar weather. Ceased work for meal hour.

0.30pm: Officers and Men arrived on board from Divine Service.

1.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo.

2.0pm: Finished lower decks at No 4.

5.0pm: Light variable winds, clear, fine.

6.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day, secured hatches.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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19 November 1917

From Belfast

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

[Newport News]

3.0am: Light wind and overcast, fine clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving Cargo with all dispatch.

am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Light winds, overcast, fine.

Noon: Stopped work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

4.0pm: Light wind, cloudy, fine.

6.0pm: Stop cargo work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed cargo work.

11.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day, secured hatches.

Midnight: Light [wind], fine, cloudy.

[Noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 46F]


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20 November 1917

From Belfast, at Newport News

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

[Newport News]

3.0am: Light wind and overcast, fine clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo.

am: Light winds, overcast, fine.

Noon: Stopped cargo work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo works.

2.15pm: Commenced loading cases of milk from lighters.

4.0pm: Stopped at No 1.

5.0pm: Loading milk at No 2 top deck.

6.0pm: Ceased cargo work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo. Light wind, overcast, fine.

9.0pm: Light wind, with rain.

11.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day, secured hatches.

Midnight: Light wind, overcast, fine rain.


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21 November 1917

From Belfast, at Newport News

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

[Newport News]

3.0am: Light wind and overcast with drizzling rain.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo (cans milk) at No 2, 3 from shore and lighters.

11.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine.

3.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine.

4.0pm: Finished cargo at No 3, 4 hatches.

6.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

9.0pm: Light wind, overcast, clear.

Midnight: Similar weather.


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22 November 1917

From Belfast, at Newport News

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

[Newport News]

3.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo.

8.0am: Finished cargo work at No 1.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

3.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, clear.

6.30pm: Finished all cargo work, secured hatches.

10.0pm: Light variable wind, clear, fine weather throughout.


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23 November 1917

From Belfast, at Newport News

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

[Newport News]

3.0am: Faint variable winds, clear fine weather.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

pm: Received one bag mails for London from British Consul Norfolk.

6.0pm: Light wind, cloudy, fine.

8.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Barometric pressure relatively low and steady, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 50F]


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24 November 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0 [estimated]

[Newport News]

1.0am: Light wind, fine.

6.30am: Pilot on board.

7.5am: Singled lines, stand by. 7.25am: Cast off from Pier 4.

7.28am: Proceeded, assisted by tug. 7.35am: Let go tug, engines as required to pilot’s orders.

7.55am: Middle Ground Light abeam. Clocks advanced 10 minutes to ATS [Apparent Time at Ship].

8.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

8.54am: Old Point Comfort abeam.

9.12am: Thimble Shoal abeam.

10.50am: Swung ship for compass errors, off Cape Henry, ship waiting arrival of convoy in vicinity.

Noon: Stopped to discharge pilot. Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, fine.

[Cape Henry]

0.12pm: Proceeded full speed. 0.20pm: Cape Henry No 2 buoy line S25E True, 1.5 miles, from which departure in taken.

0.38pm: Same line S74W True, 2.75 miles.

2.0pm: Engines at slow, awaiting convoy.

[21 Ships in Convoy, Commodore’s Ship SS “Serranna” [possibly Serrana]]

5.40pm: Convoy joined course N85E, speed 38 Revs.

6.10pm: Reduced speed to 35 Revs, 6.20pm: 34 Revs.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, fine.

8.50pm: Increased speed to 37 Revs.

10.45pm: Reduced speed to 35 Revs.

11.10pm: 33 Revs.

pm: Commodore vessel right astern. Moderate wind and rough sea, clear, overcast.


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25 November 1917

[From Newport News on HMS, though not stated in log]

Lat 37.2, Long -72.8

3.0am: Clock advanced 10 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy.

6.0am: Similar weather.

8.0am: Increased speed, turned ship to round up convoy.

9.10am: Half speed, turned towards Commodore’s ship.

10.0am: Slow, passing “Serranna” signalling.

10.5am: Full speed, proceeding down convoy lines putting ships into stations.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, dull cloudy weather.

Noon: Some light snow squalls.

0.15pm: Altered course N88E, 35 Revs.

2.0pm: Increased speed to 54 Revs to take up station leading Convoy, altered course S85E.

2.48pm: Reduced speed to 48 Revs, altered course N88E, leading convoy at 4 cables from “Serranna”.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast. Leading convoy at 5 cables from “Serranna”.

pm: Regulation lights exhibited at sunset.

7.45pm: Altered course East. Reduced speed to 48 Revs. Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear, overcast.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, rough sea, overcast, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N83.75E, 148 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position Lat 40N, Long 60W, N74.5E, 622 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 28 minutes, Average speed 6.3 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 38F, sea temperature 50F]


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26 November 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 38.1, Long -68.9

am: Keeping Station.

2.0am: Clock advanced 10 minutes.

4.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, passing snow squalls, clear.

7.20am: Full speed, steamed round Commodore’s ship.

8.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, ship rolling and spraying, squalls with hail.

10.30am: Clocks on 5 minutes.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, frequent hail squalls, overcast, intervals of clear sky.

3.0pm: Strong wind, frequent hail squalls, intervals of thick mist, rough sea, shipping sprays. Commodore’s ship 8 cables distant. SS “Daphne” [possibly this ship] and “Montrose” [possibly the ship listed here] refuse to keep station in column allotted.

5.30pm: Dark. 16 vessels of the convoy in sight, regulation lights exhibited.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, spraying heavily overall, overcast, squally, much sleet and mist.

11.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, occasional heavy squalls with snow, clear fine intervals.

[Course and Distance made good: N74.25E, 191 miles]


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27 November 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 38.4, Long -65.1

4.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, some snow squalls, clear and fine between squalls.

5.0am: Clock on 12 minutes.

7.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, ship rolling heavily, spraying, continuous snow squalls and misty, overcast.

11.0am: Strong wind and high sea, ship rolling and lurching violently, shipping heavy sprays, frequent snow squalls, overcast, clear sky at times.

3.0pm: Strong wind, frequent hail and snow squalls, high sea, ship rolling heavily, shipping sprays overall, clear intervals.

4.30pm: SS Black Prince [listed here as Black Prince (2)] hoisted “Not under Command” and fell out of line for repairs.

5.0pm: Regulation lights exhibited.

5.30pm: Noted 16 vessels in Convoy.

7.0pm: Strong wind, rough seas, ship rolling heavily, spraying overall, cloudy, frequent hail and snow squalls.

11.0pm: Similar weather. Frequent heavy snow squalls.

[Course and Distance made good: N84E, 181 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position Lat 40N, Long 60W, N68E, 255 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours, 45 minutes, Average speed 7.6 knots per hour


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28 November 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 39.4, Long -61.8

2.0am: Clocks advanced 10 minutes.

3.0pm: Wind and sea moderating, frequent squalls, ship rolling heavily and shipping sprays, clear weather between squalls.

6.0am: Moderate wind, rough sea, squalls less frequent and severe.

11.0am: Turned ship full speed, steamed down lines to put ships in station. SS Black Prince returned to station. Moderate wind and sea, clear fine weather.

2.15pm: Full speed turned ship north to round up two ships in Convoy.

3.0pm: Turned ship to return to Convoy, reduced speed to 50 Revs.

3.45pm: Full speed, Courses various passing through lines to station. Moderate wind and sea, fine clear weather.

5.0pm: Regulation lights exhibited. Resumed position at head of convoy, course N78E.

8.0pm: Light wind, moderate sea, overcast, fine, clear.

11.0pm: Light variable winds, moderate swell, overcast, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N69E, 166 miles]


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29 November 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 40.7, Long -58.8 [DR as no observations]

2.0am: Clock advanced 10 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast. Constant rain.

5.30am: Altered course East to regain station.

7.0am: Altered course ESE to regain station.

8.0am: Altered course N81E being in station ahead of Commodore ship. Crew employed as required. Moderate increasing wind and sea, gloomy and hazy. Continuous fine rain.

Noon: Moderate gale and heavy head seas, ship pitching violently, taking much water over bows, dull, overcast, squally with rain.

3.0pm: Fresh gale, furious squalls with rain, heavy head seas, ship pitching violently and constantly shipping large quantities of water forward, washed away part of gun platform on forecastle Head damaged since [?] pipe, cloudy, clear.

8.0pm: Fresh gale, hard squalls, heavy sea.

9.0pm: Ship pitching violently and constantly shipping large quantities water forward, clear, cloudy with snow and hail in squalls.

11.0pm: All convoy hove to.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N60W, 160 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position Lat 42 40 N, Long 55 0 W, N55E, 204 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 48 minutes, Average 6.7 knots per hour]


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30 November 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 41.6, Long -57.0

3.0am: Clock on 9 minutes.

4.0am: Strong wind, frequent furious squalls with rain and hail, overcast, overcast [sic], high head seas, ship pitching heavily, shipping much water forward.

7.20am: Turned ship to westward and full speed.

8.0am: Turned ship again to course NNE and reduced speed to 46 Revs.

9.0am: Moderate gale, overcast, high head seas, ship pitching and labouring heavily, shipping much water forward, hard squalls with hail and rain.

11.0am: Altered course N67E.

Noon: Similar weather throughout.

2.30pm: Increased speed to 50 Revs. Position ahead of Commodore ship.

4.0pm: Moderate gale, heavy head sea, ship pitching violently, shipping much water forward, hail squall; clear between squalls, overcast.

pm: At dark Observed 11 ships in convoy, regulation lights exhibited at sunset.

10.0am: Reduced speed to 34 Revs, waiting Commodore ship to come up.

Midnight: Strong wind and high head sea. Ship pitching heavily and taking much water over forward. Cloudy, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N55E, 96 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position Lat 52N, Long 22W, N55E, 1547 miles]


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[Log page for December 1, only completed for am, as for December 1 below]

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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Log for December 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by G Tait, Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, apart from dates]


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1 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 42.6, Long -54.8

3.0am: Fresh wind, high head swell, ship pitching heavily at times, shipping water forward, cloudy, clear fine weather.

7.0am: Daylight, observed 14 ships of convoy.

7.10am: Position by stars and moon Lat 42 17 N, Long 55 16 W.

11.0am: Strong wind, high head swell, ship pitching heavily and shipping water forward, fine, cloudy weather.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, fine clear, ship pitching heavily to high head swell, shipping water forward.

4.30pm: Exercised crew at boat station.

5.20pm: Dark, observed 14 ships of convoy.

10.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, fine clear weather. Ship pitching heavily to high head swell, shipping water forward.

[Course and Distance made good: N60E, 116 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 51 minutes, Average Speed 4.9 knots per hour]


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2 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 44.2, Long -52.0

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, clear fine weather, overcast. Ship pitching heavily to high head swell, shipping water forward. Clock on 8 minutes.

6.30am: Turned ship to SW to round up convoy, courses various, revs 45.

7.2am: Position by stellar observation Lat 43 49 N, Long 52 32 W. Moderate wind, clear, ship pitching to high head swell.

8.0am: Set Course N84E, leading convoy.

10.0am: General Divisions and divine service held in saloon.

11.0am: Fresh wind, cloudy, fine, ship pitching to head swell.

2.15pm: Slow. Signalling to Commodore, altered course S85E.

3.10pm: Sounded in 50 fathoms, fine sand. Strong wind and rough sea.

4.0pm: Dark gloomy weather, much rain.

5.30pm: Observed 16 ships in Convoy.

8.0pm: Altered course S81E. Strong wind, rough sea, ship pitching and spraying overall, gloomy, drizzling rain.

10.0pm: Wind and sea moderating.

11.30pm: Set in dense fog, regulations duly observed. Moderate wind and sea.

[Course and Distance made good: N52E, 153 miles]

[Barometric pressure relatively low and falling all day, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 43F]


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3 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 45.5, Long -49.2

3.0am: Dense fog continued, regulations strictly observed.

3.50am: Fog cleared, lights of convoy in sight.

4.0am: Light wind, moderate sea, fine.

6.0am: Dense fog.

7.30am: Cleared off, observed 12 ships of Convoy.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, passing fog banks.

[Numerous changes in speed between 8.18am and 11.40am]

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, passing through numerous fog banks.

0.30pm: Sounded in 42 fathoms.

2.0pm to 4.0pm: Exercising Convoy at Zigzagging.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear. Course S80E, Revs 46.

6.45pm: Dense fog.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast and dense fog.

10.0pm: Thunderstorm and heavy rain.

10.30pm: Fog cleared and rain ceased, Revs 46.

Midnight: Light wind, moderate sea, cloudy, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N57E, 143 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 52N, Long 22W, N60E, 1134 miles]

[Barometric pressure consistently low, 28.20 at noon, when temperature 44F]


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4 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 46.7, Long -45.8

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy, fine.

7.25am: Position by moon and stellar observation Lat 46 23 N, Long 46 18 W.

8.10am: Revs 35, cloudy and slight haze.

10.40am: Revs 30 waiting Commodore ship to come up.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy, fine weather.

2.0pm to 4.0pm: Exercised Convoy at Zigzagging.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

4.30pm: Sunset, regulation lights exhibited. Observed 20 Ships in Convoy.

7.0pm: Similar weather.

10.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, passing rain squalls, frequent flashes lightning, cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: N63E, 158 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 47 minutes, Average Speed 6.6 knots per hour]


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5 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 48.1, Long -41.6

3.0am: Strong following wind, squally light showers, rough sea, clear between squalls.

6.0am Crew employed as required. Observed 20 ships in Convoy.

9.0am: Strong following wind, frequent squalls with rain. High full sea, ship rolling, clear, cloudy.

3.0pm: Moderate gale, high following sea, ship rolling, frequent squalls with rain, overcast, clear.

8.0pm: Similar weather, ship rolling heavily.

11.0pm: Wind and sea moderating, overcast, frequent intervals of drizzling rain.

[Course and Distance made good: N64E, 190 miles]


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6 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 48.4, Long -34.2

2.0am: Moderate wind and sea, passing showers of light rain. Clear, fine weather.

4.0am: Ships in sight 14.

7.20am: Lat Polaris 49 5 N.

8.0am: Similar weather.

8.30am: Engines as required, Courses various proceeding down lines of Convoy.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast, clear.

1.0pm: Courses various, engines as required. Manoeuvering ship amongst convoy signalling instructions.

3.40pm: Set course S73E. Revs 44. Moderate wind, and sea, cloudy, clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N67E, 192 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 52N, Long 22W, N69E, 597 miles]


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7 December 1917

[From Newport News on HMS, though not stated in log]

Lat 50.3, Long -33.5

2.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light variable winds. Moderate swell, clear, fine, cloudy.

9.0am: Ship manoeuvering around convoy, signalling instructions. Courses and speed various.

11.0am: Moderate breeze and sea, clear, cloudy weather throughout.

1.0pm: Courses various and speed as required manoeuvering ship around convoy, signalling.

3.30pm: Swung ship for Compass error from S to SExE.

4.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear, cloudy.

4.40pm: Position stellar observation [Lat] 50 25 W, [Long] 31 55 W. Observed 21 ships in convoy.

5.0pm: Sunset, sidelights exhibited.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight sea, fine clear weather.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N70E, 154 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 45 minutes, Average speed 6.5 knots per hour]


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8 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 51.2, Long -27.9

3.0am: Light wind, moderate sea, fine clear weather.

3.56am: Lat Polaris 50 46 N.

4.30pm: Clock on 15 minutes.

7.40pm: Observed 20 ships in Convoy.

9.37am: Proceeded full speed for Gun Practice, Ship manoeuvering round target.

11.40pm: Finished gun practice, rejoined convoy.

Noon: Light wind, moderate sea, fine clear weather.

2.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine overcast, ship manoeuvering about convoy, signalling.

4.0pm: Set course S71W, 50 Revs.

6.30pm: Revs 45, altered course S72E.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast intervals of drizzling rain.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N75E, 217 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 52N, Long 22W, N27E, 226 miles]

[Noon air and sea temperature 53F]


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9 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 51.9, Long -23.5 [DR as No Observations]

1.0am: Moderate wind and sea, intervals of drizzling rain.

5.0am: Clock put to GMT [Greenwich Mean Time].

7.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, dull, gloomy weather.

9.0am: Commenced Zigzagging at full speed ahead of convoy.

10.0am: Divine Service held in Saloon.

11.20am: Stopped zigzagging to signal instructions to Convoy.

Noon: Similar wind and sea, drizzling rain.

0.10pm: Altered course S49E.

1.0pm: Resumed zigzagging Revs 75.

2.1pm: Lat ex meridian 51 54 N, GMT.

3.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, dull, cloudy weather.

5.0pm: Ceased zigzagging, rejoined Convoy, Course S49E.

6.0pm: Revs 45.

7.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, shipping sprays, clear weather.

10.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, frequent heavy squalls, continuous rain.

11.30pm: Weather cleared, light variable winds, overcast.

[Course and Distance made good: N76E, 170 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 50 33 N, 15 0 W, S76E. 329 miles]


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10 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 51.5, Long -18.3

2.0am: Light variable winds, squally, much rain.

3.0am: Clear weather.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

9.0am: Resumed zigzag at head of convoy, 75 Revs.

10.0am: Moderate wind, clear, fine. High NW swell.

1.0pm: Altered course S38E, Zigzag continued.

2.30pm: Courses various passing through convoy signalling.

4.0pm: Resumed zigzag leading convoy.

4.10pm: Position Lat 51 24 N, Long 17 18 W.

5.0pm: Ceased zigzag. Moderate wind, clear, fine, reduced speed to 43 Revs.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, high NW swell.

10.0pm: Fine, clear weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S84E, 195 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average Speed 8.1 knots per hour]


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11 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 50.6, Long -14.3

2.0am: Light variable winds. Intervals of rain.

4.0am: Light winds, fine, clear, high NW swell.

8.5am: Full speed.

9.40am: Destroyer escort arrived.

10.35am - 11.55am: Dropped down in line with Convoy.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, high NW Swell, fine, clear weather. Altered course S45E.

[Numerous changes of speed from 0.5pm to 3.12pm]

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather, high NW Swell.

5.0pm: Ceased zigzagging, altered course S44E.

7.0pm: Gentle wind and high NW Swell, fine, clear weather.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout, Swell subsiding. Overcast, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S69E, 165 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 5 N, Long 8 0 W, S70E, 258 miles]


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12 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 49.6, Long -10.1

2.0am: Light wind, smooth. Overcast, fine, clear weather.

5.0am: Keeping station with Convoy.

7.0am: Destroyer escort in attendance.

9.0am: Resumed zigzagging.

10.0am: Calm and faint variable winds. Cloudy, fine clear weather. Smooth sea.

1.0pm: Calm and light variable wind, fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Ceased zigzagging.

4.30pm: Altered course S65E. Revs 45.

7.0pm: 21 Ships in Convoy.

9.0pm: Calm, fine, clear, smooth.

11.0pm: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S71E, 167 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average speed 7 knots per hour]

[Noon air and sea temperature 49F]


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13 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 49.5, Long -5.5

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, clear, Smooth, fine weather.

5.0am: Observed 21 vessels in Convoy.

7.45am: Passed three lifeboats.

8.0am: Fine, clear, calm, cloudy.

8.30am: Received additional escort.

9.30am: USA escort departed with ships for French ports.

11.0am: Light winds, clear, fine, smooth. Crew employed as required.

1.0pm: Altered course N88E. Commenced zigzagging.

3.0pm: Light wind, clear, Smooth, fine.

4.0pm: Cease zigzagging.

5.0pm: 15 Ships in Convoy.

7.0pm: Ships for Plymouth departed under escort.

7.25pm: Observed Start Point Light N11E true.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine. clear, overcast.

9.9pm: Start Point Light abeam 16 miles, Log 68.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 191 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: to Lat 49 58 N, Long 3 39 W, N66E, 76 miles]


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14 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 50.5, Long -0.2

1.0am: Altered course S84E.

3.55am: Portland Light abeam 16.5 miles.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, overcast, clear.

6.25am: Observed St Catherine’s Light.

8.0am: 5 Ships of convoy departed for Spithead. Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

8.25am: St Catherine’s Light House abeam 9.5 miles.

9.10am: Received Portsmouth escort. Plymouth escort left.

10.7am: Owers Light Ship abeam 8.75 miles. Revs 57.

10.30am: Resumed zigzagging, Course S78E.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear, fine weather.

1.30pm: Ceased zigzagging. Course S78E. Revs 52.

2.9pm: Beachy Head Light House abeam 7 miles.

3.16pm: Royal Sovereign Shoal Light Ship abeam, altered course N80E.

4.0pm: Fresh following wind, moderate sea, clear, fine.

6.50pm: Dungeness Light Ship abeam 1 mile.

7.25pm: Hauled in log. Courses various.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, fine, clear.

8.48pm: Passed through Folkestone Gateway.

9.50pm: Rounded South Foreland.

10.10pm: South Goodwin Light Ship abeam 0.5 miles.

10.30pm: Reduced speed, dispersed Convoy.

11.10pm: Stop, let go starboard anchor in 12 fathoms water, veered to 60 fathoms chain off Deal.

[Anchor Bearings: South Goodwin Light Ship S8W Compass, Fork buoy N67E, Ship’s Head SWxS]

Midnight: Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 206 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: to 7 miles South Dungeness Light House, Various 49 miles]


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15 December 1917

From Newport News on HMS

Lat 51.4, Long 1.4

[Anchored Downs]

2.0am: Fresh wind, clear fine weather.

6.0am: Similar weather. Crew employed as required.

8.25am: Pilot boarded, hove short.

10.47am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge of pilot. Courses and engines to his orders.

11.10am: Gull Light Ship abeam.

Noon: Strong wind, rough choppy sea, clear fine weather.

0.2pm: Passed Tongue Light Ship.

1.55pm: Nore [Light Ship].

2.7pm: Stopped by examination boat. 2.12pm: Proceed.

2.20pm: Passed Southend Pier.

3.5pm: Stop at Lower Hope Point for examination. 3.30pm: Proceeded.

3.45pm: Stopped at Gravesend to change Pilots. 3.55pm: Proceeded.

4.10pm: Stopped and moored ship with both anchors off Tilbury Docks, 60 fathoms cable on each. Regulation lights exhibited.

[Off Tilbury Dock]

4.40pm: Rung off engines.

7.0pm: Moderate wind, clear fine.

7.40pm: Tug in attendance. Ship’s Head W0.5S.

8.45pm: Ship swung to flood assisted by tug.

11.0pm: Light breeze, fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Ship’s Head SE.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 92 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Nore Light Ship Various 25 miles]

[Noon air and sea temperature 38F]


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16 December 1917

At London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.2 [estimated]

[Anchored off Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

2.20am: Swung to ebb tide.

8.0am: Light variable wind, clear, cloudy.

9.25am: Swung to flood tide.

10.45am: Pilot boarded. 10.50am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded up river, assisted by tug. Courses and speed as per pilot’s orders.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

0.2pm: Passed Purfleet Wharfs.

0.37pm: Passed Barking ditto.

1.10pm: Passed Blackwall.

1.23pm: Passed Greenwich Hospital.

1.47pm: Entered locks, Surrey Commercial Arch assisted by two tugs.

2.34pm: Made fast in locks.

3.10pm: Left locks.

3.45pm: Moored ship in berth. 3.46pm: Finished with engines. Light wind and constant rain.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, drizzling rain, cloudy weather.

[Draught arriving: 24’ 6” Forward, 25’ 6” Aft]

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 41 miles to Gravesend]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Surrey Commercial Dock, Various 25 Miles]

[Barometric pressure relatively low, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 36F]


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17 December 1917

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0 [estimated]

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Strong wind, intervals of snow. Moorings attended to.

7.0am: Stevedores Commenced rigging gear for discharging cargo. Strong wind, squally, rain.

9.0am: Discharging proceeding with all dispatch.

am: Crew employed as required. Moderate wind, clear, fine.

Noon: Stopped work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed discharging fore and aft.

pm: Receiving fresh water.

5.0pm: First leave granted to crew. Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

8.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine.

Midnight: Light wind, fine weather.


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18 December 1917

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

3.0am: Light wind and clear fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo, fore and aft.

8.0am: Commenced Coaling from lighters. Receiving fresh water.

10.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

Noon: Stopped work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed discharging Cargo with all dispatch.

5.0pm: Ceased work for the day, secured hatches.

6.15pm: Air raid warning, various bombs dropped in close vicinity.

9.45pm: All clear signal.

10.0pm: Light wind throughout, fine clear weather.

[Barometer on shore. Noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 34F]


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19 December 1917

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light winds, clear, fine.

7.30am: Resumed discharging cargo and Coaling ship from lighters.

8.0am: Light variable winds, dense fog.

11.0am: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Light variable winds, dense fog.

4.0pm: Finished discharging at No 3.

4.30pm: Finished discharging at No 1.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 25F]


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20 December 1917

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Calm and thick fog.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

7.0am: Resumed cargo work and coaling ship as before.

am: Painting ship and repairs etc proceeding.

10.0am: Calm and faint variable airs, thick fog.

pm: Receiving stores from time to time.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day, secured hatches.

6.0pm: Ceased Coaling.

9.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, thick fog.


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21 December 1917

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

3.0am: Light wind, fog with clear intervals, overcast, fine.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo and Coaling ship.

am: Painting Ship and repairs proceeding.

10.0am: All cargo discharged. Receiving stores etc.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

3.0pm: Light wind, dull, overcast, fog cleared.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

8.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine.

Midnight: Similar weather, overcast.


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22 December 1917

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, fine clear weather, overcast.

7.0am: Resumed Coaling.

am: Crew receiving stores etc. Painting ship, repairs etc proceeding.

11.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather, overcast.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling, painting ship. Receiving stores.

3.0pm: Received chronometers and Barometer.

4.0pm: Finished Coaling.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

8.0pm: Light wind, cloudy, fine.

11.0pm: Similar weather.


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23 December 1917

From London on HMS

Lat 51.5, Long 0.7 [estimated]

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

6.0am: Pilot on board, singled lines.

6.55am: Cast off from wharf and proceeded in charge pilot and assisted by tugs, light wind, fine, clear.

7.40am: Entered Locks and made fast.

7.58am: Passed into river, turned ship, dropped after tug and proceeded down river, courses and engines as required.

9.30am: Passed Erith.

10.10am: Arrived Gravesend.

10.20am: Changed pilots and proceeded.

11.0am: Light wind, intervals of misty weather.

[Noon: River Thames]

0.12pm: Passed Nore Light Ship, signalled.

1.50pm: Passed Tongue Light Ship.

2.40pm: Elbow buoy abeam.

3.0pm: Gull Light Ship abeam, stop to make out signals. 3.10pm: Full speed.

3.40pm: South Goodwin Light Ship abeam, streamed log, set course S64W. Moderate wind, fine, clear.

4.20pm: Passed Folkestone Gateway, altered course S53W.

5.20pm: Dungeness Light Ship abeam 0.5 miles, Log 22, altered course S72W.

7.16pm: Royal Sovereign Light Ship 0.25 miles distant, Log 48, altered course N80W.

7.51pm: Altered course N58W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth, fine, hazy.

8.45pm: Altered course S75W.

10.40pm: Owers Light abeam 0.25 miles distant, Log 90, altered course West.

11.0pm: Light wind, smooth, hazy.

[Course and Distance made good: To Gravesend 25 miles, Courses Various, To Noon 17 miles, Courses Various]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Plymouth, Various 333 miles]

[Draught leaving London: 20’ 8” Forward, 23’ 7” Aft]


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24 December 1917

From London on HMS

Lat 50.4, Long -4.1 [estimated]

[8.0am position: Hopes Nose Torbay, English Channel]

0.22am: St Catherine Point Light abeam 2 miles, Log 111, altered course N76W. Zigzagging.

2.28am: Anvil Point Light House abeam 2 miles, Log 141, altered course S74W.

3.40am: Shambles Light bore NW Compass, altered course N77W. Fresh wind, cloudy, clear, smooth.

4.0am: Shambles Light abeam.

4.33am: Portland Light abeam 1 mile distant, Log 163.5. 4.35am: Altered course N40W, Log 164.

7.20am: Altered course S55W.

8.0am: Altered course S33W. Moderate wind, smooth sea, fine, clear, cloudy.

10.20am: Bolt Tail abeam 1.75 miles distant. Hauled in log.

11.10am: Reduced speed. 11.12am: Passed examination vessel.

11.18am: Breakwater Light House abeam, arrived Plymouth.

11.22am: Stop. 11.40am: Made fast to buoy ahead.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, hazy.

0.40pm: Finished with engines.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine.

7.0pm: Light wind, clear, overcast.

10.0pm: 30 MM [Mercantile Marine] ratings arrived on board.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 333 miles]

[Steaming Time 23 hours 8 minutes, Average Speed 14.4 knots per hour]


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25 December 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.4, Long -4.1

2.0am: Received message by morse in code from Breakwater Fort.

3.0am: Moderate wind, fine, clear, overcast.

9.0am: Similar weather.

11.30am: Admiral on board.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

1.35pm: Slipped from buoy and proceeded.

1.40pm: Breakwater Light House abeam. Courses and speed various with convoy.

3.10pm: Passed Eddystone Light House 0.75 miles distant. Fresh wind, fine, clear.

4.0pm: In station with convoy, set course S54W, streamed log, revs 44.

5.0pm: Revs 54.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, passing showers, fine.

[Noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 40F]


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26 December 1917

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 48.3, Long -7.5

4.0am: Fresh wind, overcast, rough sea, fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast.

11.0am: Keeping station in Convoy. Strong wind, rough sea, overcast.

0.32pm: Altered course N83W.

3.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, squally, light showers.

4.15pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

7.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, occasional rain, overcast.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 190 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 47 45 N, Long 10 20 W, S73W, 118 Miles]

[Steaming time 22 hours 20 minutes, Average Speed 8.5 knots per hour]


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27 December 1917

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 47.8, Long -12.2

2.0am: Fresh wind and rough sea. Squally with showers.

4.0am: Altered course N74W. Both wings of convoy dispersed.

7.0am: Moderate wind and sea, squally showers.

10.30am: Convoy dispersed.

11.30am: Full speed. Escort and Destroyers dispersed.

Noon: Similar weather.

2.0pm: Resumed zigzagging, altered course N81W.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, shipping sprays. Squally with showers, clear weather.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, cloudy, squally.

pm: Zigzagging throughout.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 193 miles]


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28 December 1917

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 47.1, Long -19.2

1.0am: Zigzag Continued.

3.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea. Squally with intervals of light rain, clear weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind, rough sea, squally and showery.

am: Zigzag continued throughout.

Noon: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, frequent light showers.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, overcast, intervals drizzling rain.

10.0pm: Clock put back 30 minutes. Zigzagging throughout.

Midnight: Light wind, moderate sea, fine, clear.

[Distance run through the Water: zigzag 327 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S81W, 285 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 45N, Long 30 10 W, S75W, 473 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average speed 13.6 knots per hour]

[Barometric pressure relatively high and stable. Noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 53F]


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29 December 1917

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 45.9, Long -27.2

2.0am: Clock back 30 minutes.

3.0am: Light variable winds, overcast, frequent intervals rain, slight sea, clear fine weather.

am: Zigzag Continued.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

7.15am: Lat by Polaris 46 8 N. Ceased zigzag.

8.0am: Light wind, slight sea, clear, fine, cloudy.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S77.5W, 337 miles + 20 zigzag]


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30 December 1917

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 44.1, Long -34.7

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear cloudy weather.

7.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, fine clear weather, cloudy.

10.0am: General Divisions.

10.30am: Divine Service held in ward room.

Noon: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rough, full sea, clear, fine weather.

7.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, cloudy, showers.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S71W, 335 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 39 10 N, Long 48 20 W, S64W, 681 miles]


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31 December 1917

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 42.0, Long -41.2

2.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, fine, ship rolling Considerably.

3.26am: Position by stellar observation Lat 42 44 N, Long 38 43 W.

7.0am: Strong wind, high sea, ship rolling heavily, cloudy, squally clear weather, showers.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

3.0pm: Strong wind, squalls with rain, ship rolling heavily to high sea, clear weather, overcast.

7.0pm: Strong wind and high sea, ship rolling heavily and spraying, overcast and squally, showers.

11.0pm: Strong wind and high sea, overcast, ship rolling heavily, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S66W, 315 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 26 minutes, Average Speed 12.9 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 64F]


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[Log page for 1 January 1918, only filled in for am, as for page for 1 January below]

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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Log for 1 January 1918 - 1 February]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, apart from dates]


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1 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 39.7, Long -47.2

3.0am: Strong wind and high sea, ship rolling heavily and shipping sprays, clear, cloudy weather.

8.0am: Strong wind, high sea, ship rolling heavily and spraying, squally, much fine rain.

11.0am: Wind and sea moderating, cloudy, fine. Ship rolling and shipping sprays, clear [last phrase in other copy of page, above, only].

3.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, rain, sea moderating, clear, fine.

4.45pm: Altered course N69W. Log 62 miles.

7.45pm: Wind hauled to NE.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, confused sea, lightning to NE, clear, fine weather.

Midnight: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast, fine rain, lightning at times, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S63W, 303 miles]


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2 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 39.2, Long -52.9

2.0am: Fresh wind, heavily overcast, continuous heavy rain, some thunder, very vivid lightning, rough sea.

4.0am: Less rain, thunder and lightning ceased, clear weather.

6.0am: Wind backed South and then hauled to SW, clear weather. Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Cleared log. Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

10.35am: Gun practice, log in. 10.45am: Stopped to put target out.

11.0am: Speed and Courses various to Captain’s orders. Moderate wind and sea, fine.

0.35pm: Proceeded full speed. Course N69W.

2.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

3.55pm: In log, for Gun practice. 3.58pm: Stop to put out target.

4.0pm: Courses and speed at Captain’s orders during gun practice. Fresh wind, rough sea.

4.20pm: Commenced firing.

5.0pm: Ceased firing, steamed to target.

5.28pm: Proceeded full speed. Course N69W, streamed log.

8.0pm: Moderate to fresh wind, squally rain, moderate sea, cloudy, clear.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear, cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 275 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 39 40 N, Long 70 0 W, N88.5W, 789 miles]


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3 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 39.3, Long -58.4

3.0am: Moderate wind and overcast, ship pitching to head swell, clear weather.

8.0am: Fresh wind, overcast, clear, fine, rough sea.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast, clear weather.

3.0pm: Strong wind, continuous rain, high full sea, gloomy weather, squally, heavily overcast.

4.0pm: Weather cleared.

6.0pm: Allowed 3 degrees for leeway.

8.0pm: Strong wind, high sea, ship rolling and lurching heavily, taking heavy sprays overall, clear, cloudy, squally with rain.

11.0pm: Much rain with lightning.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N89W, 257 miles]

[Steaming time 22 hours 17 minutes, Average Speed 11.5 knots per hour]


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4 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 39.5, Long -64.3 [Long DR as Obscured]

1.0am: Strong wind, squally, much rain, lightning, high sea.

1.30am: SS passed east.

2.0am: Furious squall with heavy rain, wind shifted to SE and fell light.

4.0am: Strong wind, rough confused sea, squally, constant rain, dispensed with leeway.

7.0am: Strong wind and heavy sea. Ship pitching and spraying forward, continuous small rain, overcast, gloomy, squalls, clear weather.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout, frequent hail squalls.

3.0pm: Strong wind, high head sea, ship pitching heavily and shipping water forward, frequent hail squalls, hazy horizon, heavily overcast.

7.0pm: Similar weather.

10.0pm: Strong wind, ship pitching to high head sea, shipping water forward, snow squalls, overcast, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N87W, 273 miles]

[Noon temperature 38F, sea temperature 62F, midnight temperature 28F, sea temperature 50F]


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5 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 39.7, Long -69.8

2.0am: Strong wind, ship pitching violently to high head sea, shipping much water forward, overcast, hard squalls with hail and sleet, clear.

7.0am: Similar weather.

10.0am: Strong wind and high head sea, continual, frequent squalls with snow and sleet, pitching heavily and shipping much water forward.

Noon: Ship covered with ice.

3.0pm: Strong wind, high head sea, ship pitching heavily and shipping water forward, squally with hail.

7.0pm: Similar wind and weather throughout.

11.0pm: Wind and sea moderating, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N87W, 254 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Sandy Hooks N76.5W, 199 miles]

[Noon temperature 26F, sea temperature 38F]


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6 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0 [very rough estimate]

[Position 8.0am: Ambrose Channel Light Ship; 8.0pm: Hudson River New York]

0.15am: Sounded in 38 fathoms sand and shells.

1.0am: Sounded in 42 fathoms fine sand.

2.0am: Sounded in 38 fathoms fine sand.

3.0am: Sounded in 30 fathoms fine sand.

4.0am: Sounded in 28 fathoms fine sand. Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear, fine weather.

5.49am: Fire Island Light abeam 6.5 miles.

7.20am: Courses various, Ambrose Channel Light Ship in sight ahead.

8.0am: Stop, off Ambrose Light Vessel waiting for pilot. Moderate wind, smooth, fine.

8.25am: Slow, clock put back 17 minutes.

8.35am: Stop, pilot boarded.

8.40am: Proceeded. Courses and engines at pilot’s orders.

9.3am: Sandy Hook Light House abeam. Entered Ambrose Channel. Light variable winds, smooth, fine, ship steaming through thick ice.

10.14am: Anchored at Quarantine Station, veered to 30 fathoms.

10.35am: Received official visit.

11.30am: Anchor aweigh. Proceeded steaming through thick ice. Light variable winds, smooth, fine.

0.30pm: Courses and speed to Pilot’s orders.

1.20pm: Stopped and anchored in Hudson river, veered to 40 fathoms.

3.0pm: Faint variable winds, fine, clear.

[Draught arriving New York: 18’ 6” Forward, 21’ 11” Aft]

6.0pm: Light winds, overcast, clear.

10.30pm: Rain.

11.0pm: Light wind, fine rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 199 miles to Sandy Hook]

[Noon temperature 28F, sea temperature 30F]


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7 January 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0 [estimated]

[Hudson River New York]

4.0am: Moderate wind and rain. Ship swung to flood.

7.25am: Ship swung to ebb.

8.0am: Light variable wind, overcast, drizzling rain.

11.0am: Light variable wind with fine rain.

3.0pm: Ship swung to flood.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, hazy.

8.0pm: Similar weather, ship swung to ebb.

11.0pm: Light variable winds, fine, clear.


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8 January 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Hudson River New York]

4.0am: Moderate wind and rain. Ship swung to flood.

6.0am: Light variable winds, fine, clear.

7.30am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded towards pier in charge of pilot, assisted by tugs, engines as required.

8.10am: Ship securely moored alongside Pier No 54, rung off engines.

11.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

[Pier No 54 New York]

2.0pm: Stevedores gang on board making cargo preparations.

4.0pm: Ships crew mustered and paid by Paymaster.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

7.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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9 January 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

1.0pm: Stevedores on board. Commenced receiving cargo at No 2, 3 from lighter.

4.0pm: Receiving Cargo at No 1 from shore.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches. Calm and faint variable winds, fine.

9.0pm: Light wind and fine, clear weather throughout.


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10 January 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

4.0am: Light wind and clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at all hatches.

11.0am: Moderate wind and bright sunshine.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo as before.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

9.0pm: Moderate wind and fine throughout, cloudy.


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11 January 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

4.0am: Light wind, fine clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at all hatches from lighters and shore.

11.0am: Light variable wind, fine.

Noon: Stopped work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo with all dispatch as before.

3.0pm: Similar weather.

5.0pm: Ceased work for the day, secured hatches.

7.0pm: Increasing wind, commenced snowing.

9.30pm: Ceased Snowing.

Midnight: Strong wind and heavy rain, squally with thunder and lightning.


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12 January 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

2.0am: Strong wind, frequent squalls, much rain.

6.30am: Rain ceased, wind moderating, weather clearing.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at all hatches from lighters and the shore.

11.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

8.0pm: Moderate wind throughout, overcast, clear, fine.

[Noon temperature 28F]


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13 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

1.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at No 2, 3 holds.

am: No work done by crew this day (Sunday).

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

3.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

[Noon temperature 10F]


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14 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at all hatches with all dispatch from lighters and the shore.

9.0am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

2.0pm: No 1 hatch finished (full).

4.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

9.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine clear weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 30F]


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15 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

1.0am: Light wind, squally, heavy clouds, much rain.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo with all dispatch from lighters and the shore.

9.0am: Stopped cargo work, owing to heavy continuous rain, secured hatches.

10.0am: Rain ceased.

Noon: Light wind, overcast, fine.

1.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo with all dispatch as before.

3.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day, secured hatches.

8.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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16 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

2.0am: Moderate wind, passing clouds, clear, fine.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at Nos 2, 3, 4 with all dispatch from lighters and the shore.

11.15am: No 3 hatch finished. Full. Similar weather.

Noon: Finished all cargo work, secured hatches (Full).

2.0pm: Moderate wind, clear, fine weather.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Moderate wind, clear fine weather throughout.


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17 January 1918

From Plymouth on HMS, at and from New York

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0 [estimated from very limited information]

2.0am: Light wind, clear fine weather.

8.0am: Light, variable wind, fog.

9.10am: Left pier in charge of Pilot and assisted by tug.

9.20am: Turned ship and proceeded down river, Course and speed at Pilot’s orders, calm and fog, regulations carefully attended to.

am: Passing through field ice in channel.

11.10am: Passed Fort Tompkins.

Noon: Calm and faint variable winds, fog.

0.40pm: Stop to disembark Pilot.

0.50pm: Proceeded full speed, set course S66E. Light variable wind, clear, fine, smooth.

1.6pm: Ambrose Light Ship abeam 0.5 miles, streamed log, altered course S72E.

3.20pm: Fire Island Light Ship abeam 1.5 miles, Log 29 miles.

5.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, Smooth, fine.

8.0pm: Similar weather.

11.0pm: Light wind, fine, smooth, clear.

[Draught leaving New York 24’ 3” Forward, 26’ 9” Aft. Mean Draught 25’ 6”]

[Noon Position: Ambrose Channel]


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18 January 1918

From New York on HMS

Lat 41.0, Long -67.7

1.0am: Clock advanced 20 minutes.

2.0am: Moderate wind, smooth, fine, clear.

3.30am: Sounded in 42 fathoms, fine sand.

4.0am: Observed Nantucket Light Ship light, altered course East.

5.3am: Nantucket Light abeam, 5 miles distant.

7.0am: Moderate wind, smooth sea, fine, clear, overcast.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

1.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, smooth, hazy.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and overcast, smooth, fine, clear.

5.0pm: Regulation lights exhibited at Sunset.

7.0pm: Similar weather.

8.0pm: Altered course N56E.

9.0pm: Soundings taken every hour no bottom at 80 fathoms.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and smooth [sea], cloudy, rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 288 Miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Chebucto Head Various 298 Miles]

[Steaming time 22 hours 29 minutes, Average Speed 12.8 knots per hour]

[Noon air and sea temperature 36F]


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19 January 1918

From New York on HMS

Lat 44.4, Long -63.1

1.0am: Moderate wind, clear, intervals of sleet.

[Sounding hourly from 2am to 7am]

6.0am: Fresh breeze, fine, clear weather, cloudy at times.

10.0am: Soundings taken every hour, no bottom at 80 fathoms.

Noon: Moderate wind, clear, cloudy weather, slight sea.

0.10pm: Altered course N50W.

0.35pm: Sounded in 50 fathoms, rock, observed land to northward, hazy horizon, fresh breeze, slight sea.

1.40pm: Devil Island Light House bore N10W Compass, turned ship to Southward to make buoy.

2.12pm: Rounded buoy, set course N24W, Hauled in log.

3.0pm: Chebucto Head Lighthouse abeam. Stop.

3.5pm: Pilot boarded, proceeded, Courses and speed as per pilot’s orders. Calm and faint variable wind, hazy horizon.

3.25pm: Stop for observation boat. 3.35pm: Proceeded.

3.55pm: Passed through gateway into Halifax Harbour.

4.20pm: Anchored Halifax, veered to 45 fathoms.

4.35pm: Anchor aweigh, shifting anchorage.

5.37pm: Anchored again in 27.5 fathoms, veered to 60 fathoms chain, regulation lights exhibited.

9.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, fine clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 291 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Chebucto Head N67W, 18 Miles]

[Noon temperature 29F, sea temperature 34F]


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20 January 1918

From New York, at Halifax NS [Nova Scotia]

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6 [estimated]

[Anchored Halifax]

1.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, clear weather.

6.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

[Draught arriving Halifax: 23’ 10” Forward, 26’ 6” Aft]

am: No work done this day (Sunday).

10.0am: Senior Naval Officer visited the ship.

10.30am: General divisions and divine service held in ward room.

10.45am: Senior Naval Officer returned on shore.

Noon: Moderate to fresh wind, snowing at intervals, clear weather.

pm: Regulation lights exhibited at sunset.

6.0pm: Moderate wind and cloudy. Intervals of snow throughout.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 30 miles]

[Noon temperature 20F]


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21 January 1918

From New York on HMS, at Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

[Anchored Halifax]

1.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy. Snowing at intervals.

6.0am: Similar weather.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

9.50am: Pilot boarded.

10.25am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded towards wharf, courses and speed as per Pilot’s orders.

11.10am: Arrived off Furness Pier.

11.30am: Ship securely moored thereat. 11.40am: Finished with engines.

Noon: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

1.0pm: Put clock to local time.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, clear, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather throughout.


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22 January 1918

From New York on HMS, at Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

[Furness Pier, Halifax]

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds. Fine clear weather.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Faint variable winds, fine, clear weather.

2.0pm: Faint variable winds, fine clear weather.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

8.0pm: Commenced to snow.

9.0pm: Shoremen working on. Forecastle Hands repairing gun platform.

Midnight: Faint winds and snowing heavily.

[Noon temperature 19F]


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23 January 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 44.5, Long -63.2

1.0am: Light wind, overcast, snowing constantly.

3.30am: Shore workmen finished and went on shore.

6.0am: Light wind, cloudy, snow at intervals.

[Draught leaving Halifax: 23’ 9” Forward, 26’ 4” Aft]

9.58am: Cast off from wharf and proceeded down harbour.

10.20am: Passed inner gate, courses and speed to Captain’s order.

10.39am: Mauger [Maugher] Light House abeam.

10.42am: Portuguese Shoal buoy abeam from which departure is taken. 3.6 GMT.

11.35am: Whistling Buoy abeam, streamed log, set course S68E. Joined Convoy 28 Ships.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, fine.

0.35pm: Half speed passing through lines to position at head of Convoy.

1.0pm: Courses various, signalling to Convoy.

4.0pm: Revs 46. Moderate wind, SE swell. Leading convoy ahead of Commodore ship, snow at intervals, overcast, clear.

5.0pm: Regulation lights exhibited at sunset, observed 28 vessels in convoy.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, overcast, clear, occasional snow intervals.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 16 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 45 20 N, Long 50 0 W, N84E, 563 miles]


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24 January 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 44.8, Long -58.8

2.0am: Clock advanced 14 minutes. Revs 48.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

8.0am: Strong wind, moderate sea, clear, cloudy.

11.0am: Strong wind, overcast, frequent intervals of snow, moderate sea.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, cloudy, frequent snow showers.

4.30pm: Sunset, regulation lights exhibited. Observed 27 vessels in Convoy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, rough sea, overcast fine, clear weather throughout.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N83E, 188 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 42 minutes, Average Speed 8 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 21F, sea temperature 27F]


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25 January 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 45.2, Long -54.5

2.0am: Clock advanced 16 minutes.

3.0am: Fresh wind, full sea, overcast, clear and fine.

am: Sunrise. Observed 28 vessels in Convoy.

9.0am: Moderate wind and Sea, overcast, clear, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

4.0pm: Observed strange vessel approaching convoy from westward.

4.30pm: Proceeded full speed towards same.

5.0pm: Spoke stranger, who signalled SS Viking of Copenhagen from New Orleans via Newport News and Halifax for Nantes to join present Convoy, gave necessary instructions and proceeded to rejoin convoy.

6.0pm: Resumed position ahead of Commodore Ship.

10.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N82.5E, 184 miles]


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26 January 1918

Lat 45.5, Long -50.2

1.0am: Clock advanced 17 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, slight sea, cloudy, clear and fine.

6.53am: Position stellar observation Lat 45 24 N, Long 51 11 W.

7.0am: Observed 30 vessels in Convoy [which is odd as there should be 29 according to earlier information in log].

8.0am: Gentle wind, moderate swell, clear, cloudy.

8.35am: Various Courses and speed, manoeuvering round convoy, signalling orders and instructions.

11.0am: Similar weather.

Noon: Returned to position at head of convoy. Revs 47.

2.0pm: Courses and speed various, manoeuvering round convoy signalling orders.

3.0pm: Resumed station ahead of Commodore ship. Course S68E, Revs 47.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, ship rolling to high northerly swell, clear, fine.

4.30pm: Exercised crew at boat and fire stations, boats swung out. WT [Watertight] doors and Downton pumps worked.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea and swell, overcast, clear and fine.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, overcast, rain.

[Course and Distance made good: N85E, 182 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 48N, Long 22W, N72.5E, 1163 miles]

[Noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 36F]


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27 January 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 46.2, Long -46.2 [Long DR as Sun obscured]

1.0am: Clock advanced 15 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, constant light rain.

8.0am: Observed 30 vessels in Convoy. Moderate wind and sea, drizzling rain.

10.25am: Revs 44. General divisions and divine service held in ward room.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear, much rain.

3.0pm: Much snow, misty horizon. Strong wind and rough sea, cloudy, clear.

4.0pm: Sunset. Observed 30 vessels in Convoy. SS Penmorrah fell out of station owing to steering gear trouble.

9.0pm: Strong wind and rough sea, high NW swell, ship rolling considerably, frequent snow squalls.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N76E, 175 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours, 44 minutes, Average Speed 7.4 knots per hour]


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28 January 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 47.0, Long -42.2

1.0am: Clock advanced 16 minutes.

3.0am: Strong wind, high full sea, some snow squalls.

7.0am: Observed 28 vessels in convoy. Revs 40.

8.0am: Revs 45. Strong wind and high following sea, overcast, squally with snow.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

3.0pm: Revs 47. Fresh wind, full sea, overcast, clear, some show squalls.

4.0pm: Sunset. Observed 29 Vessels in Convoy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, rough sea, overcast, squally with hail and snow.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N74.5E, 171 miles]


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29 January 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 47.4, Long -37.6 [DR as Sun obscured]

1.0am: Clock advanced 16 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear, cloudy.

8.0am: Observed Cruizer [Cruiser] to Southward, full speed.

8.20am: Closed cruizer, signalled, proved to be HMS “King Alfred”, turned ship and proceeded back to convoy.

9.45am: In position ahead Commodore ship. Revs 49. Fresh wind, squally, rough sea, overcast.

10.5am: Commenced zigzagging.

11.55am: Ceased zigzagging. Revs 40.

Noon: Fresh wind, overcast, rough sea, squally with snow.

3.0pm: Snow and sleet squalls.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, heavily overcast, constant rain, hazy horizon.

5.0pm: Observed 28 vessels in Convoy.

7.0pm: Rain ceased.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, fine, clear, overcast.

11.0pm: Fresh wind and rough sea, overcast, occasional squalls, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N82E, 188 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 48N, Long 22W, N81E, 629 miles]

[Noon temperature 41F, sea temperature 56F]


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30 January 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 47.6, Long -32.8

1.0am: Clock advanced 18 minutes.

3.0am: Strong wind and high full sea, clear, cloudy weather.

6.49am: Lat Polaris 47 28 N.

7.0am: Observed 28 vessels in Convoy, Revs 40.

7.15am: SS Frances L Skinner [mentioned here] fell out of position in convoy and hove to with head to westward.

8.0am: Strong wind, high full sea, clear, fine. Revs 45.

11.0am: Strong following wind and rough sea, cloudy, fine, clear.

1.20pm: SS St Egbert [Saint Egbert] fell out of position in Convoy, heading northward.

2.45pm: Commodore ship steamed ahead of convoy for Gun practice.

3.25pm: Commodore ship returned to station.

3.45pm: Courses and speed various manoeuvering to signal. Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear.

5.0pm: Observed 29 Steamers in convoy.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear, cloudy.

10.0pm: Revs 47, SS Frances L Skinner returned to station in Convoy.

11.0pm: Revs 46. Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N86.5E, 198 miles]


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31 January 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 48.0, Long -28.4 [DR as No observations]

1.0am: SS Franklin of Boston passed west.

1.45am: Lat Polaris 47 52 N.

2.0am: Clock advanced 18 minutes.

3.0am: Light variable winds, moderate sea, cloudy, clear.

4.30am: Commenced raining.

7.0am: Observed 26 vessels in Convoy through rain mist.

8.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast, gloomy with misty rain.

11.0am: Strong wind, beam sea, SE swell, shipping water forward, continuous rain, squally, dark gloomy weather.

3.0pm: Fresh gale, high sea, high SE swell, ship pitching and labouring, shipping water forward, fierce squalls, dark gloomy weather, continuous heavy rain, thick.

6.0pm: Revs 48. Wind and sea moderating, rain ceased.

8.0pm: Gale moderating, ship rolling heavily and spraying, clear, overcast and gloomy.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, ship rolling heavily to high beam sea, constant heavy rain, squally.

[Course and Distance made good: N83E, 175 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 43 minutes, Average Speed 7.4 knots per hour]


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Log for February 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, apart from dates]


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1 February 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 48.2, Long -24.4

1.0am: Clock advanced 18 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind, squally showers, high confused swell, fine, clear weather.

6.47am: Lat Polaris 48 12 N.

7.0am: Observed 26 ships in Convoy.

8.0am: Strong wind, high sea, ship rolling heavily, clear, cloudy. Three ships of Convoy missing, SS “Creddington Court” [possibly Geddington Court or Cressington Court, both listed here], “Ledderdale” [possibly Liddesdale] and “River Araxis” [probably River Araxes].

8.28am: Turned and proceeded full speed to westward to seek them.

9.50am: Arrived alongside SS “R Araxis”.

10.40am: Arrived alongside SS “Ledderdale”, signalled to them and proceeded to rejoin convoy.

11.0am: Danish SS “Tranquebar” passed, west.

Noon: Moderate wind, rough beam sea, high SW swell, clear, fine weather.

2.46pm: Reached convoy.

3.13pm: In station ahead of Commodore ship, Revs 47. Commenced zigzagging. Moderate wind, showery, fine, clear.

5.0pm: Altered course S68E. Ceased zigzag. Revs 47.

5.15pm: Position stellar observation Lat 48 12 N, Long 23 6 W.

6.35pm: Revs 46. Lightning to eastward.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, heavy swell, clear, cloudy, squally with rain.

10.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N85E 164 + 12 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 52 N, Long 11 55 W, N78.5E, 499 miles]


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2 February 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 48.7, Long -19.5

2.0am: Clocks advanced 18 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

7.0am: Commenced zigzag. Revs 73. Observed 29 vessels in Convoy.

8.0am: Strong wind and rough sea, ship pitching and spraying.

11.45am: Ceased zigzag.

Noon: Strong wind, rough sea, ship pitching, cloudy, squalls.

1.0pm: Resumed zigzag.

3.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, squally, showers, clear.

4.30pm: Ceased zigzag and headed for convoy.

5.0pm: In position ahead of Commodore ship. Revs 47.

8.0pm: Fresh wind and rough sea, shipping water, squally, showers, misty, clear intervals.

9.40pm: Revs 47. Clock advanced 30 minutes.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, intervals of fine rain.

[Course and Distance made good: N82E, 197 + 20 miles zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 52 N, Long 11 55 W, N77E, 304 miles]


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3 February 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 49.5, Long -15.4

1.0am: Clock advanced 39 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate following wind and sea, frequent passing showers, fine, clear.

5.0am: Clock put to GMT [Greenwich Mean Time].

8.0am: Resumed zigzag. Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

10.0am: General divisions and divine service held in ward room.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, cloudy, clear.

1.20pm: SS “Creddington Court” rejoined, making convoy complete, also first of destroyer escort arrived.

1.45pm and 2.0pm: Remainder of destroyer escort arrived. Revs 35, courses various signalling destroyers.

3.45pm: Revs 40 manoeuvering ship to station ahead of Commodore ship.

4.0pm: Strong wind, high sea, overcast, gloomy.

5.50pm: Altered course S65E allowing 8 degrees leeway.

8.0pm: Wind and sea moderating, overcast, squally with rain.

9.30pm: Cleared up, rain ceased, altered course S73E.

Midnight: Moderate wind, rough sea, overcast, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N74E 165 miles + 40 zigzag]

[Noon air and sea temperature 52F]


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4 February 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 49.9, Long -11.2

2.0am: Squall with heavy rain, lights of convoy appeared close astern increased revs to 48.

4.0am: Moderate wind and high swell, squally with rain, much lightning, clear fine intervals. Revs 46.

7.0am: Fresh increasing high beam sea, ship rolling and shipping water, squally with showers.

11.0am: Strong wind and high sea, frequent squalls with thick rain, clear intervals. Revs 45.

3.0pm: Moderate gale, high beam sea, shipping water, strong squalls with thick rain, clear intervals.

6.0pm: Observed 30 ships in Convoy.

7.0pm: Wind and Sea moderating, Squalls ceased, clear, fine weather.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and high beam swell, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N80E 166 miles + 8 for zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 22 N, Long 6 26 W, S82.5E, 187 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average Speed 7 knots per hour]


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5 February 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 49.6, Long -6.6

3.0am: Light wind, beam swell, fine clear weather.

7.0am: Observed 30 ships in convey.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

9.0am: Resumed zigzag.

Noon: Ceased zigzag. Course S70E. Moderate wind and sea, fine clear weather.

0.15pm: Observed Bishop Rock Light House bearing N23E (True) 17 miles distant.

1.0pm: Resumed zigzag.

1.40pm: Plymouth destroyer escort arrived, ceased zigzag.

2.0pm: Destroyer No 46 delivered message. 9 Ships for French port left convoy under destroyer escort. Airship cruizing [cruising] in vicinity.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, high, following swell, fine, clear. Revs 45.

7.25pm: Lizard Light abeam 19.5 miles distant.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

11.50pm: Eddystone Light abeam 17 miles distant.

Midnight: Moderate wind, smooth, fine clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S84E, 179 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position off Lizard Head Lat 49 38 N, Long 6 10 W, N89E, 55 miles]


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6 February 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 50.5, Long -1.4

2.25am: Start Point Light abeam 15 miles distant.

3.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine clear weather, heavy dew.

6.0am: Observed 20 Ships in Convoy.

7.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

8.0am: Commenced zigzag.

11.55am: Ceased zigzag.

Noon: Moderate wind, smooth, hazy horizon.

1.20pm: Portsmouth destroyer escort arrived.

1.30pm: Ships for Spithead left convoy (10 Ships).

4.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth, fine, haze over land.

4.30pm: Convoy of 10 Ships took division in in [sic] single line astern of escort.

6.34pm: Brighton Light Vessel abeam 10 miles distant, Log 54 miles.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast, slight haze.

9.33pm: Royal Sovereign Light Ship abeam 6 miles distant, Log 79, altered course N80E.

11.50pm: Dungeness Light Ship bore N46E Compass.

11.55pm: Altered course N55E.

Midnight: Moderate gale, rough sea, heavily overcast, hazy.

[Course and Distance made good: N Various E, 209 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Downs, Various 125 miles]


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7 February 1918

On HMS

Lat 51.4, Long 1.4 [very approximate estimate]

[Position 8am: Anchored Downs, Position 8.0pm: Anchored Nore]

0.28am: Revs 38, Courses various passing Dungeness Light Ship at 1 mile.

0.55am: Revs 45. 1.0am: Dungeness Light Ship abeam 1 mile.

1.10am: Course N56E.

2.35am: Passed through Folkestone Gateway, destroyer escort leading. Revs 40.

3.15am: Observed South Goodwin Light Ship, Courses Various.

3.50am: South Goodwin Light ship abeam.

4.0am: Strong wind, gloomy, overcast, hazy, some rain.

4.15am: Arrived Downs, stop and anchored in 12.5 fathoms, veered to 60 fathoms chain. Anchor bearings: Rippen Mill S84W (True), Upper Deal Mill N77W, Ships Head S30W.

8.0am: Strong wind, overcast, gloomy, slight haze.

8.5am: Examination Ship visited.

9.30am: Pilot boarded.

10.35am: Anchor aweigh. 10.42am: Proceeded in charge of Pilot. Courses and speed at pilot’s orders.

10.55am: Passed Gateway.

11.8am: Gull Light Ship abeam.

11.33am: Elbow Buoy.

Noon: Strong wind, moderate sea, overcast, slight haze.

0.25pm: Passed Tongue Light Ship.

0.52pm: Edinburgh Light Ship.

2.14pm: Stop. 2.25pm: Anchored at Nore veered to 60 fathoms in 8 fathoms water.

[Anchor Bearings: Nore Light Ship S12E Compass, No 1 Buoy S64W, Ships Head N80W]

3.0pm: Fresh wind, clear, overcast.

9.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: To Downs, Various 125 miles]

[Position: Downs 4.15am]

[Draught arriving London [blank] Forward, [blank] Aft]


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8 February 1918

From Halifax on HMS, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3 [estimated]

[Anchored Nore]

3.0am: Fresh wind, heavily overcast, clear weather.

6.30am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded, courses and speed at Pilot’s orders.

7.40am: Examination boat visited.

8.0am: Arrived Tilbury, changed pilots and proceeded towards docks assisted by two tugs.

8.50am: Entered Tilbury dock locks.

9.17am: Left locks.

9.48am: Ship moored alongside quay Cunard Steam Ship Company berth, Tilbury Dock, Shed No 32. Finished with engines. Stevedores on board rigging cargo gear.

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

10.30am: Commenced discharging fore and aft.

Noon: Ceased works for meal hour.

[Barometer on shore for repairs]

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

2.0pm: Moderate wind, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day. Secured hatches.

9.0pm: Light wind and fine clear weather.

[Draught arriving Tilbury 22’ 8” Forward, 25’ 6” Aft]


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9 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light winds, overcast with rain.

5.0am: Rain ceased.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo with all dispatch.

9.0am: Coaling ship from lighters.

10.0am: Moderate to fresh wind, cloudy.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour, secured hatches.

pm: No further cargo work done this day.

5.0pm: MM [Mercantile Marine] ratings granted leave, also first half of naval ratings. Ceased coaling for day.

6.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

10.0pm: Fresh wind, clear, fine.


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10 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

3.0am: Fresh wind with frequent gusts, squally, cloudy weather.

9.0am: Gang commenced work on repairs and 10.0am in new gun supports in No III hatch both sides. Coaling ship continued.

11.0am: Fresh to moderate wind with occasional squalls, cloudy, clear.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

2.30pm: Resumed work as before.

3.0pm: Moderate to fresh wind, fine cloudy weather.

5.0pm: Ceased work in holds and coaling.

8.30pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine, clear.


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11 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

7.10am: Resumed cargo work at all hatches.

am: Work at new guns and repairs proceeding, also coaling ship.

10.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, dull.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day, secured hatches. Ceased coaling for the day.

7.0pm: All work ceased for day.

9.0pm: Moderate wind and fine weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 55F]


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12 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, clear, fine.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo at all hatches, also at new guns and repairs.

11.0am: Light wind, fine, clear.

3.0pm: Finished cargo at No 4.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day.

7.30pm: All work ceased for day.

10.0pm: Light variable wind, overcast with rain.


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13 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, cloudy, intervals of rain.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo also at new gun supports and repairs.

9.0am: Moderate wind and rain, dull cloudy weather.

2.15pm: Finished at No 2.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, drizzling rain.

4.30pm: All cargo out.

7.0pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Light wind, cloudy, intervals of light rain.


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14 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, passing clouds, fine.

7.0am: Resumed work at gun supports, repairs, etc, taken in stores.

10.0am: Similar weather.

Noon: Ceased work for meal time.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

8.0pm: Light wind, hazy weather.


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15 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind and clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed work at new gun supports, taking in naval stores and coaling ship.

10.0am: Moderate wind, clear, fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, fine.

7.0pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, clear fine weather.


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16 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, clear fine weather.

7.0am: Work on new guns, repairs etc and coaling ship resumed with all dispatch.

9.0am: Moderate wind, fine, cloudy intervals.

5.0pm: All work ceased for day.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, clear and fine throughout.

[Noon temperature 45F]


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17 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, passing clouds, fine, clear weather.

9.0am: Resumed work at gun supports in holds and cleaning scuppers in bunker.

10.0am: Similar weather.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, coaling and in holds.

9.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine throughout.


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18 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, overcast.

7.0am: Resumed work in holds at gun supports and coaling ship from lighters, receiving stores etc.

10.0am: Light variable winds, fine, passing clouds.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day coaling.

7.0pm: All work ceased for day.

8.0pm: Light wind throughout and clear fine weather.


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19 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light variable wind and dense fog.

7.0am: Resumed work at gun supports, repairs and coaling ship from lighters.

9.0am: Overcast and thick weather, light winds.

3.0pm: Light wind and fog with clear intervals.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling.

8.0pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Moderate wind and hazy weather, clear intervals.

[Noon temperature 36F]


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20 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate to light wind, overcast, dull weather.

7.0am: Resumed coaling ship and work at new gun supports, repairs, etc.

10.30am: Deserters hammocks and bags returned to Portsmouth.

11.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, rain.

3.0pm: Fresh wind and rain.

4.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day.

8.0pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Strong wind, heavily overcast, squally, intervals of heavy rain.

Midnight: Wind moderating, squalls ceased.


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21 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, clear fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed coaling ship and work at new gun supports in holds etc.

am: Receiving stores.

9.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, fine.

1.0pm: Admiral visited ship.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Moderate wind, hazy weather, fine.


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22 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 32, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, fine.

7.0am: Resumed at work of new guns and magazines, coaling ship and repairs.

8.30am: Unmoored ship and proceeded across to other side of dock in tow of tugs Sirdar and Scott [both listed here], PLA [Port of London Authority] in charge.

9.0am: Moored ship securely at Shed 7 - 8.

[Sheds 7-8 Tilbury dock]

11.0am: Fresh wind, cloudy, dull gloomy weather.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as usual.

3.15pm: Shifted ship 80 feet ahead assisted by tug “Sirdar” PLA in charge of operations.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, cloudy, dull weather.

5.0pm: Ceased Coaling for day.

8.0pm: All work ceased for day.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.


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23 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 7-8, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, passing cloudy, clear, fine.

7.0am: Coaling ship from lighters resumed, work on new guns, repairs, etc proceeding.

9.0am: Moderate wind, fine bright weather.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour, coaling ceased for day.

pm: No work done this afternoon.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine clear weather.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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24 February 1918

From Halifax, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 7-8, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

7.0am: Labourers resumed work.

10.0am: Electricians and mechanics resumed work at new gun supports etc and magazines.

11.0am: Fresh wind, squally with showers.

1.0pm: Ceased work for meal hour.

2.0pm: Resumed work as before.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather, passing clouds and showers.


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25 February 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 7-8, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light variable winds, overcast with intervals of rain.

7.0am: Resumed coaling and general work as before.

9.0am: Moderate wind and clear fine weather.

am: Green, boatswain bag and hammock were sent by train to HMS Diadem, Portsmouth.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

6.0pm: All work ceased on board for the day.

9.0pm: Moderate wind, passing clouds, fine, clear weather.


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26 February 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 7-8, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

7.0am: Resumed coaling, works at new guns, magazines etc, also commenced painting ship.

10.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy.

1.30pm: Finished coaling.

pm: Crane alongside, received two 7.5 inch howitzers and two six inch guns.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast.

8.0pm: Ceased all work for day.

10.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, fine.


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27 February 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 7-8, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed work at new guns, repairs, alterations etc, also painting ship.

9.0am: Moderate wind, passing clouds, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, fine.

5.0pm: Carpenters and painters ceased work for day.

7.0pm: All work for day ceased.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, fine.


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28 February 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Shed 7-8, Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Strong wind, overcast, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed work as before and painting ship.

9.0am: Strong wind, cloudy, clear.

3.30pm: PLA shifted ship about 90 yards ahead with tugs “Sirdar” and “Scott”.

7.0pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, clear, fine weather.


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1918

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[Left hand side of cover of Log for March 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before apart from dates]


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1 March 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Strong wind, overcast, fine.

7.0am: Resumed work on new gun mountings on deck and in holds, fitting search lights on bridge, painting ship etc.

9.0am: Strong wind, cloudy, fine, clear.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, cloudy, fine.

7.0pm: All work ceased for day.

9.0pm: Fresh wind, cloudy, fine throughout.


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2 March 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Strong wind and overcast.

7.0am: Resumed work as before at new gun positions, search lights and painting ship etc.

9.0am: Strong wind, cloudy with snow.

Noon: Similar weather.

1.0pm: Ceased work for day.

2.25: SS “Knight of the Garter” [listed here] when moving in dock, bumped into us, buckling two bulwark stanchions on port side.

6.0pm: Strong wind, frequent squalls, cloudy weather.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 39F]


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3 March 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Fresh wind, cloudy, frequent squalls.

8.0am: Resumed work as before and painting ship.

11.0am: Light variable winds, overcast, rains.

Noon: Ceased work for meal interval.

2.0pm: Resumed work as before.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Light variable winds, overcast, rain.


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4 March 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.3

[Tilbury Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, cloudy weather.

7.0am: Resumed work as before and painting ship.

9.0am: Light wind, dull, overcast.

am: Taking ammunition on board lighter from ship’s magazine.

11.30am to 11.45am: Engine trials.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

0.30pm: MM [Mercantile Marine] ratings joined ship.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before and receiving stores etc.

3.30pm: Landed new guns and howitzers by crane alongside.

6.0pm: Working throughout night making ship ready for sea.

9.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast clear weather.


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5 March 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 51.5, Long 0.6 [estimated]

[Tilbury Dock]

[Position 8.0am: Thames; 8.0pm: Dungeness Light Ship]

2.0am: Strong wind, squally.

7.0am: Cast off from berth and proceeded towards river in charge of pilot and assisted by two tugs.

7.35am: Made fast in locks.

8.0am: Passed out of locks and 8.20am: Anchored in river off pier head, veered to 60 fathoms chain, waiting for crew absentees.

10.45am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship assisted by tug “Sun” [listed here].

11.5am: Changed pilots and proceeded, courses and speed as per pilot’s orders.

Noon: Strong wind, overcast, clear. Middle Blythe buoy abeam.

0.35pm: Southend Pier abeam.

0.40pm: Stopped, received visit from examination boat.

1.15pm: Full speed. 1.30pm: Nore Light Ship abeam.

3.50pm: Tongue Light Ship abeam.

4.0pm: Strong [wind], clear, rough sea.

5.17pm: Stopped by patrol boat. 5.24pm: Proceeded.

5.45pm: South Goodwin Light Ship abeam.

6.50pm: Passed through Folkestone Gates, streamed log, set course S52W.

7.55pm: Dungeness Light Ship abeam 1 mile, Log 12, altered course S68W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear.

9.35pm: Royal Sovereign Shoal Light Vessel 1 mile, altered course N81W.

11.25pm: Brighton Rock abeam 2.5 miles, altered course S75W.

Midnight: Moderate wind, dull, overcast, light rain, moderate sea.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 10 miles]

[Noon Position: River Thames]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Plymouth Various 340 miles]


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6 March 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.2, Long -3.9

1.13am: Owers Light Ship abeam 0.5 miles, Log 83, altered course S86W.

3.5am: St Catherine Light abeam 1.25 miles, Log 110, altered course N75W.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, heavily overcast.

5.55am: Shambles abeam 5 miles.

6.20am: Portland Bill abeam 0.5 miles.

8.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

10.10am: Berry Head Light House abeam.

11.3am: Start Point Light House abeam 1 mile.

Noon: Fresh wind, moderate sea, overcast, fine rain, clear weather.

1.0pm: Breakwater Light House abeam, arrived Plymouth, pilot on board, moored ship with both anchors, veered to 45 fathoms port, 60 fathoms starboard.

1.30pm: Finished mooring, rung off engines. Received official visit.

[Anchor Bearings: Breakwater E end S6E (True), Breakwater W end S545W (True), Ships Head S82E (Compass)]

4.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, clear.

7.0pm: Similar weather.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, rain at times.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 328 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Plymouth Various 12 miles]

[Steaming time 25 hours 13 minutes, Average Speed 14.0 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 43F, sea temperature 46F]


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7 March 1918

From London on HMS, at Plymouth

Lat 50.3, Long -4.1 [estimated]

1.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy with light rain.

4.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, light showers.

11.0am: Admiral visited ship.

11.45am: Admiral left ship.

Noon: Moderate wind, fine, clear.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, cloudy, fine.

6.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: To Plymouth, Various 12 miles]


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8 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 50.3, Long -4.1

2.0am: Moderate wind, clear, fine.

11.0am: Admiral arrived on board.

Noon: Fresh wind, fine, cloudy.

0.40pm: Anchors aweigh, proceeded in charge pilot.

1.15pm: Discharged pilot. 1.20pm: Passed Breakwater Light House, joined convoy, courses and speed to Captain’s orders.

1.38pm: Rame Head abeam.

3.5pm: Eddystone Light House abeam 1 mile.

4.5pm: Set course S54W, 47 Revs.

6.0pm: Light wind, moderate sea, cloudy, fine.

Midnight: Light wind, moderate sea, clear fine weather.


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9 March 1918

On HMS

Lat 48.5, Long -7.4

2.5am: Set in dense fog, whistle sounded etc.

4.0am: Light variable winds, dense fog, moderate swell.

7.0am: Light variable wind, dense fog, moderate swell.

8.30am: Fog lifted.

am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Revs 50, Zigzagging. Light wind, moderate head swell, fine clear weather.

1.0pm: Altered course S75W, Revs 52, Zigzagging.

3.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather, head swell.

4.30pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

6.0pm: Revs 47. Ceased zigzagging.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, cloudy.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 178 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To 47 28 N, 10 0 W, S60.5W, 121 miles]

[Steaming time 22 hours 40 minutes, Average Speed 7.8 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 51F]


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10 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 47.5, Long -11.9 [DR as No observations]

1.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

3.0am: Destroyer escort left convoy, altered course N75W.

7.0am: Zigzagg [sic] resumed. Moderate wind and sea, fine, cloudy.

9.0am: Moderate wind and sea, slight haze.

10.0am: General divisions and divine service held in ward room.

11.45am: Set in dense fog, streamed fog buoy, whistle blown at intervals. Ceased zigzagging, moderate wind.

2.0pm: Log foul of log [fog] buoy, cleared log, not registering for 10 miles.

3.0pm: Fog lifted.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, head swell, overcast, clear with light fog intervals.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy fine, head swell.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, head swell, clear, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 201 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 47 30 N, Long 20 0 W, West 327 miles]


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11 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 47.5, Long -16.3

2.0am: Strong wind, rough sea, head swell, clear, cloudy weather.

7.0am: Similar weather, intervals of rain.

9.0am: Fresh wind, rain, rough sea.

11.0am: Rain ceased, cleared up.

Noon: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, ship pitching to high head swell, shipping water forward.

3.0pm: Strong wind, clear, ship pitching heavily at times to high head swell, shipping water forward.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

8.0pm: Strong wind, clear weather, ship pitching heavily to high head sea.

9.30pm: Altered course N75W. Clock put back 15 minutes.

11.0pm: Strong wind, squally with rain, ship pitching heavily to high head sea, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: West 177 miles]

[Noon air and sea temperature 51F]


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12 March 1918

Lat 47.5, Long -20.5

1.30am: Clock put back 15 minutes.

3.0am: Strong wind, occasional squalls, clear, ship pitching heavily at times to high head sea, shipping water forward.

7.50am: Revs 56. Clock back 15 minutes.

8.0am: Fresh wind, clear, some squalls, ship pitching heavily at times.

9.0am: Clocks back 22 minutes.

11.0am: Moderate wind and clear, fine weather, ship pitching heavily at times.

2.0pm: Full speed to examine sailing ship, proved to be the Norwegian Ship Rajou from Liverpool to N Caladonia [possibly New Caledonia] with fluorspar.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, high head swell, clear, fine.

5.4pm: Returned to Convoy, course N70W, Revs 56.

7.45pm: Dismissed convoy, proceeded full speed, altered course N54W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, rising head sea, ship pitching, clear weather.

9.30pm: Altered course S83W.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, head sea, clear, cloudy weather, ship pitching.

[Course and Distance made good: West 171 miles]

[Steaming time 25 hours 22 minutes, Average Speed 6.7 knots per hour]


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13 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 47.5, Long -26.4

2.0am: Strong wind and rough sea, overcast, clear, ship pitching and shipping sprays forward, clear weather.

7.0am: Strong wind and high head sea, ship pitching violently and shipping water forward, occasional squalls, intervals misty rain.

11.0am: Similar weather and sea, rain ceased.

3.0pm: Strong wind and high head sea, clear weather, ship pitching heavily and shipping water forward.

8.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

Midnight: Wind moderating.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 253 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 45 30 N, Long 30 0 W, S72W, 159 miles]


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14 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 44.9, Long -32.8

2.0am: Altered course N89W.

3.0am: Light wind and high head swell, ship pitching heavily and shipping water forward, clear.

5.0am: Sea moderating.

5.30am: Lat Polaris 45 16 N.

8.0am: Wind and Sea increasing.

am: Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Moderate gale and high sea, ship labouring heavily and constantly shipping water, clear weather.

0.10pm: Altered course S87W.

2.0pm: Fresh gale and heavy sea, ship labouring and shipping much water forward, Squally, overcast.

8.0pm to Midnight: Fresh gale, heavy sea, furious frequent squalls with hail and rain, overcast, ship labouring and pitching violently, shipping large quantities of water, lightning.

[Course and Distance made good: S72W, 282 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 39 40 N, Long 50W, S68W, 826 miles]

[Barometric pressure falling all day. Westerly and south westerly wind force 8 in evening, when sea state 8 (very high, waves 16-35 feet), noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 55F]


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15 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 43.4, Long -37.8

1.0am: Wind shifted in heavy squall to NW, altered course West.

3.0am: Fresh gale and clear weather, frequent furious squalls, heavy head sea, ship pitching and labouring very heavily and shipping constantly large quantities of water forward.

10.0am: Gale moderating and sea decreasing, ship pitching heavily and shipping water forward. Squalls ceased. Clear, cloudy weather.

0.30pm: Altered course N88W. Wind and sea moderating.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and cloudy, clear. Ship pitching to head sea. Altered course S89W.

7.0pm: Increasing wind and sea, cloudy, clear.

10.0pm: Moderate gale, high sea, continuous rain, hard squalls, ship pitching and labouring heavily and shipping much water fore and aft.

[Course and Distance made good: S68W, 235 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 20 minutes, Average Speed 9.7 knots per hour]

[Barometric pressure rising until 4pm, then falling again]


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16 March 1918

Lat 41.7, Long -43.5 [DR as no observations]

0.30am: Wind shifted to WSW.

3.0am: Wind shifted to west, altered course S89W.

4.0am: Strong wind, high head sea, ship pitching and labouring very heavily, frequent furious squalls with hail and rain, shipping large quantities of water fore and aft.

8.0am: Similar weather.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

2.0pm: Moderate gale and heavy head sea, ship pitching violently and constantly shipping much water forward, squally, cloudy, clear.

7.0pm: Strong gale, high head sea, ship pitching and labouring violently and taking heavy water forward, frequent furious squalls with rain, overcast, clear.

8.0pm: Altered course West.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S68W, 272 miles]


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17 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 40.3, Long -47.8

4.0am: Fresh gale and heavy head sea, ship pitching and labouring violently, constantly shipping much water forward, furious squalls with rain and hail, clear between squalls.

10.0am: Divine service held in ward room

Noon: Similar weather throughout.

0.30pm: Passed SS San Sabastian [probably San Sebastian] heading NNE to ENE.

2.0pm: Fresh gale, high head sea, ship pitching heavily and shipping much water forward, hard squalls with rain, clear.

4.0pm: Labouring heavily.

7.0pm: Similar weather.

11.0pm: Wind and sea slightly more moderate, squalls less frequent, ship labouring heavily and shipping much water, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S67W, 213 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 38 20 N, Long 60W, S78W, 578 miles]


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18 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 39.2, Long -52.0

2.0am: Strong wind and heavy head sea, ship pitching and labouring violently and constantly shipping much water forward, furious squalls, lightning to westward, clear between squalls.

9.0am: Similar weather continues, frequent squalls with heavy rain, ship labouring heavily.

2.0pm: Fresh gale, furious squalls with rain, heavy head sea, ship pitching and labouring violently, constantly shipping much water forward, overcast, clear between squalls.

6.0pm: Shipped heavy sea over forecastle Head, stove in No 1 hatch, bending rails on forecastle Head, and unshipping ammunition, reduced speed to slow and turned ship to eastward, repaired hatch and turned ship 7.30pm: To Course, proceeded at reduced speed.

9.0pm: Similar weather throughout, squalls most violent.

11.0pm: Ship labouring heavily and shipping much water.

[Course and Distance made good: S72W, 201 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 16 minutes, Average Speed 8.3 knots per hour]


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19 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 38.7, Long -55.4

2.0am: Fresh gale and heavy head sea, furious frequent squalls with rain, ship pitching and labouring most violently, constantly shipping large quantities of water forward.

am: Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Similar wind and weather throughout.

3.0pm: Fresh gale and heavy head sea, frequent furious squalls with hail and rain, ship pitching and labouring violently, and constantly shipping much water forward, clear.

4.20pm: Passed a water spout.

8.0pm: Similar weather.

Midnight: Wind and sea somewhat more moderate, squalls less frequent and severe, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S79W, 162 + 6 miles]

[Yet another day of force 8 north westerly winds, with sea state very high almost all day, noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 62F, after a week of gales the crew must be getting very tired]


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20 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS

Lat 38.5, Long -60.5

0.28am: Lat Polaris 38 38 N.

3.0am: Strong wind, rough sea, clear weather, squalls ceased, wind and sea moderating.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

11.0am: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine clear weather.

4.30pm: New Rotator on log.

6.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear, smooth.

6.30pm: Position stellar observation 38 38 N, 62 17 W.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S87W, 240 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 38 40 N, Long 70W, N89W, 446 miles]


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21 March 1918

Lat 39.0, Long -67.2

2.0am: Fresh breeze, slight sea, clear, fine weather.

5.46am: Position Stellar observation 38 48 N, 65 15W.

8.0am: Similar weather.

11.0am: Moderate wind, dull gloomy weather, slight sea, continuous rain.

4.0pm: Moderate following wind, continuous rain, slight SW swell.

7.0pm: Similar weather.

8.45pm: Set in dense fog, regulations duly observed.

11.20pm: Reduced speed.

Midnight: Light variable winds, smooth, dense fog, rain at intervals. Cast lead, no bottom at 49 fathoms.

[Course and Distance made good: N85W, 317 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat Long Ambrose Light Vessel, N43.5W, 318 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 28 minutes, Average Speed 13.0 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 63F, sea temperature 65F]


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22 March 1918

From Plymouth on HMS and at New York, USA

Lat 40.3, Long -73.8 [DR as No observations]

1.0am: Light easterly wind, dense fog, smooth, proceeding at reduced speed.

2.0am: Cast lead 80 fathoms, no bottom.

[Sounding half hourly from 3.0am to 4.0am, no bottom]

4.0am: Fog cleared considerably, light wind, hazy weather, overcast.

4.15am: Full speed.

6.10am: Sounded in 34 fathoms, Grey sand.

7.0am: Sounded in 28 fathoms, Sand and shells.

8.0am: Sounded in 25 fathoms, Gravel.

9.40am: Sounded in 24 fathoms, Grey sand.

10.30am: Sounded in 25 fathoms, ditto.

11.0am: Sounded in 11 fathoms, Sand and shells. Thick hazy weather, faint winds, smooth, various stops 20 minutes in all made for soundings.

11.30am: Stop. 11.45am: Proceeded.

11.40pm: Picked up Ambrose Light Vessel’s, submarine bell.

Noon: Light variable winds, thick hazy weather, smooth sea.

1.8pm: Ambrose Light Vessel abeam, arrived New York GMT 5.48. Hauled in log.

1.20pm: Pilot on board, proceeded up Ambrose Channel. Courses and speed at Pilot’s orders.

1.40pm: Received Official visit.

2.0pm: Stopped off Guard ship to received Doctor’s visit.

2.32pm: Proceeded towards pier, assisted by tugs. 4.0pm: Light variable winds, clear fine weather,

4.20pm: Ship moored at Pier 56.

[Draught Arriving: 19’ Forward, 21’ 9” Aft]

[New York Pier 56]

4.25pm: Rung off engines. Stevedores on board rigging cargo gear.

6.0pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Light variable winds, clear fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 310 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Ambrose Light Vessel Various 10 miles]

[Noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 39F]


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23 March 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0 [estimated]

[Pier No 56 New York]

2.0am: Moderate wind, fine clear weather.

7.0am: Commenced receiving cargo at all hatches.

am: Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Light wind, fine, clear.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

3.0pm: Light variable winds, fine clear weather.

6.0pm: Ceased work for day. Secured hatches.

10.0pm: Light winds, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 10 miles]


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24 March 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier No 56 New York]

2.0am: Light variable winds, fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo with all dispatch.

10.0am: Officers and men left ship for route march.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

0.40pm: Officers and men returned to ship.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

6.0pm: Ceased work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed cargo work at Nos 2, 3 hatches.

11.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

Midnight: Light variable winds, fine.

[Noon temperature 54F]


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25 March 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier No 56 New York]

2.0am: Light wind, fine overcast, clear.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo with all dispatch.

8.30am: Finished work at No 4 hatch.

10.55am: Finished at No 1.

am: Crew employed as required.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo at No 2, 3.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, fine.

5.15pm: Finished receiving cargo, ship full, secured hatches.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, fine throughout.

[Noon temperature 55F]


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26 March 1918

From Plymouth, at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

[Pier No 56 New York]

3.0am: Fresh breeze, fine, clear weather.

11.0am: Moderate wind, clear, cloudy weather.

pm: Moderate wind and fine clear weather throughout.


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27 March 1918

From Plymouth [at New York]

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0 [estimated]

[Pier No 56 New York]

2.0am: Moderate wind, fine clear weather.

7.10am: Cast off from wharf and proceeded into river in charge of pilot and assisted by tugs.

7.15am: Cleared pier and turned ship.

7.36am: Stopped and anchored in 15 fathoms.

7.45am: Hove up anchor owing to foul berth.

7.52am: Let go anchor (port) veered to 60 fathoms chain.

[Anchored River. Anchor Bearings: Ships Head SWxS, Erie Railroad Pier A S89W (True), Erie Railroad Pier E S61W (True), Compass Error 7 degrees W]

10.0am: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

11.0am: Admiral left ship.

11.20am: Ship swung to ebb tide. Crew employed as required.

2.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

6.30pm: Ship swung to flood.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

11.30pm: Ship swung to ebb.

Midnight: Calm and fine.


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28 March 1918

From New York on HMS

Lat 40.2, Long -73.8

[Anchored River New York]

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, clear.

8.6am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge of pilot. Courses and speed as per pilot’s orders.

8.40am: Passed Battery Point.

9.25am: Fort Jenkins abeam.

10.20am: Stop to discharge pilot. 10.28am: Proceed full speed.

10.48am: Ambrose Light Ship abeam 1 mile, streamed log, set course at 10.52 S8W.

[Departure Ambrose Light Ship 3.50 GMT]

11.25am: Streamed Negus log 7.5 on.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, fine clear weather. Altered course S19W.

2.28pm: Barnagat [Barnegat] Light House abeam 8 miles, altered course S28W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

7.32pm: Five Fathom bank Light Ship abeam 3 miles.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine clear weather.

9.30pm: Fenwick Shoal Light Ship abeam 3 miles, altered course S12W.

11.54pm: Winter Quarter Shoal Light Ship abeam 5 miles, altered course S39W.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, smooth, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 14 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: to 4.5 [miles] E Barnagat [sic] Light House S9W, 30 miles]


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29 March 1918

From New York on HMS or at Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3 [estimated]

3.52am: Hog Island Light abeam 15 miles, Logs W 109, N 103.

4.0am: Moderate wind, smooth, fine, clear.

4.55am: Smith Island Light abeam 5 miles, altered course S65W.

6.16am: Pass Cape Henry buoy.

6.34am: Stop off Cape Henry for pilot.

6.54am: Proceeded in charge pilot, courses and speed as per pilot’s orders.

8.25am: Stop for examination. 8.30am: Proceeded.

8.41am: Passed Old Point Comfort Light House.

8.55am: Stop and anchored in Hampton Roads. 9.2am: Hove up anchor owing to foul berth.

9.20am: Let go port anchor in 7.5 fathoms, veered to 45 fathoms chain.

[Anchored Hampton Roads, Anchor Bearings: Sewill [Sewell’s] Point Pier S41E (True), Middle Ground Light S64W (True), Ship’s Head NExN, Compass Error 11 degrees W]

Noon: Light wind, fine, clear.

pm: No unnecessary work done this day, Good Friday.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

6.30pm: Ship Swung to flood.

10.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 232 miles]

[Noon temperature 56F]


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30 March 1918

At Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

0.30am: Ship swung to ebb.

3.0am: Light wind, fine, clear.

6.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine.

am: Crew employed as required.

Noon: Similar weather.

2.0pm: Practice action stations and abandon ship.

2.50pm: Boats returned to ship and hoisted.

8.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind, clear, fine.


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31 March 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 37.0, Long -75.7

[Anchored Hampton Roads]

1.0am: Ship Swung to ebb.

3.0am: Moderate wind, fine.

8.25am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge of pilot, moderate wind, fine. Courses and speed to pilot’s orders.

8.50am: Passed Old Point Comfort, spoke examination boat.

10.10am: Stopped off Cape Henry Light House to discharge pilot.

10.15am: Proceed full speed to join convoy.

11.8am: Cape Henry No 2 buoy abeam 0.5 miles, streamed logs, set course N78E.

[Departure taken Cape Henry No 2 buoy 4.16 GMT]

Noon: Moderate wind, fine clear weather. Took up station ahead of Commodore ship, smooth sea.

0.40pm: Full speed, manoeuvering around convoy and signalling.

1.40pm: Returned to station ahead of convoy. Revs 35, Course N78E.

3.50pm: Altered course S85E. Moderate wind, smooth, fine, clear.

4.30pm: Left station, manoeuvering round convoy signalling.

6.40pm: Position by stellar observation Lat 37 8 N, Long 74 48 W.

7.30pm: Rejoined and took up station ahead Commodore Ship.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear, moderate sea.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 11 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 38 10 N, Long 47 0 W, N86E, 1363 miles]


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1918


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[Right hand side of blue cover of Log for the Period from 1 April 1918 to 31 May 1918. “For use as the original Ship’s Log in any Ships temporarily commissioned (for Manoeuvres, etc), and in Torpedo Boat Destroyers”. Signed by Navigating Officer Tait (as before)]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, apart from dates]


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1 April 1918

From Hampton Roads USA on HMS

Lat 37.4, Long -71.9

1.30am: Exchanged signals with US Cruizer [Cruiser] Rochester bound west.

2.0am: Clock advanced 18 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

4.45am: Revs 44. Sunrise, observed 30 ships in convoy.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine.

9.0am: Ship steaming at various speeds down columns, signalling orders.

11.54am: Returned to station. Revs 46.

Noon: Light wind, slight sea, fine.

1.50pm: Speed and courses various, dropping down columns, signalling orders.

2.45pm: Full speed. 3.30pm: Returned to station. Revs 50.

4.0pm: Fresh breeze, slight sea, overcast, rain.

6.30pm: Rain ceased.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, beam swell, overcast, fine, spraying forward, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N82E, 180 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 45 minutes, Average Speed 7.6 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 61F]


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2 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 38.0, Long -68.0

2.0am: Clock advanced 17 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy with much lightning, occasional showers, clear weather.

7.46am: Revs 44. Observed 30 ships in convoy.

7.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear. Crew employed as required.

9.0am: Ship manoeuvering about convoy signalling. Courses and speed various.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, SW swell, clear, fine.

4.0pm: Light wind, moderate sea, clear fine weather.

7.0pm: Light breeze, clear, fine.

11.0pm: Light variable wind, smooth, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N80E, 189 miles]

[Noon temperature 76F, sea temperature 70F]


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3 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 37.8, Long -64.3

1.0am: Clock advanced 17 minutes.

3.30am: Lat Polaris 37 49 N.

4.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, smooth, fine, much lightning.

5.27am: Lat Polaris 37 49 N.

6.0am: Revs 40. Observed 30 ships of convoy.

7.20am: Dense fog, regulations observed.

8.0am: Light wind, dense fog, smooth. Revs 46.

9.40am: Fog cleared.

11.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

5.16pm: Slowed down, boat alongside from one of the ships of the Convoy requiring Doctor’s services.

6.20pm: Proceeded to station ahead of Commodore ship leaving Doctor on board other ship.

7.35pm: Ship in position, proceeding at 46 Revs.

9.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather, slight sea.

[Course and Distance made good: S87E, 175 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 38 40 N, Long 47 0 W, N86.5E, 817 miles]


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4 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 38.3, Long -60.3

3.35am: Position by stellar observation 38 12 N, 61 35 W.

4.0am: Moderate wind, smooth, fine, clear.

5.34am: Position stellar observation 38 13 N, 61 16 W.

6.0am: Courses and speed various to Captain’s orders.

7.0am: Boat away in charge of Chief Officer to bring back Doctor.

7.34am: Doctor arrived on board, hoisted boat, proceeded full speed to regain station.

8.30am: Revs 42, Course S76E.

Noon: Light wind, slight sea, fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight sea, fine, clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, cloudy, fine.

11.0pm: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N81.5E, 191 miles]


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5 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 38.7, Long -55.8

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine. Lightning to westward.

6.0am: Position Stellar observations Lat 38 31 N, Long 56 52 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, fine.

11.0am: Revs Various. Signalling to convoy.

Noon: Moderate wind and rough sea, clear, fine. Altered course S68E.

4.0pm: Fresh breeze, clear, fine, choppy sea.

6.0pm: Observed 30 Ships in Convoy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind, choppy sea. Lightning, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N83.5E, 212 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 42 minutes, Average Speed 9.0 knots per hour]


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6 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 38.5, Long -51.9

2.0am: Clock advanced 17 minutes.

3.50am: Lat ex meridian Arcturus 38 26 N.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

7.0am: Observed 30 Ships in Convoy.

8.0am: Light wind, moderate sea, constant rain.

10.0am: Commenced zigzag.

11.55am: Ceased zigzag.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear, rain. Altered course S70E.

1.0pm: Wind shift to NW.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, rough sea, overcast with intervals of rain.

6.30pm: Gun practice and action manoeuvres.

6.55pm: Finished drill.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, rain.

Midnight: Strong wind and rough sea, continuous rain and thick dirty weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S87E, 182 miles]


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7 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 38.6, Long -48.5 [DR as No Observations]

3.0am: Strong wind and rough choppy sea, constant thick rain, frequent squalls.

6.0am: Strong wind, rough sea, frequent squalls, thick heavy rain.

9.0am: Reduced speed to 5.5 knots.

10.0am: Strong wind and high sea, squalls, continuous thick heavy rain.

10.30am: Divine service held in saloon.

Noon: Similar weather.

3.15pm: Wind backed to South.

4.0pm: Strong wind, squally, high beam sea, constant heavy rain.

5.0pm: Rain ceased, weather clearing.

6.0pm: Observed 30 ships in convoy.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea, frequent rain squalls, ship rolling considerably.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N87E, 160 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 38 40 N, Long 47 0 W, N88.5E, 72 miles]

[Noon temperature 52F, sea temperature 61F]


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8 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 39.0, Long -46.0

1.0am: Clock advanced 11 minutes.

4.0am: Strong wind and high sea, rolling heavily, frequent rain squalls.

6.0am: Observed 16 ships of Convoy.

9.0am: SS “City of Wilmington” [which foundered on 13th April - details here] dropped out of convoy and proceeded for Halifax owing to boiler trouble.

Noon: Strong wind and high beam sea, ship rolling and shipping water, clear, cloudy.

4.0pm: Strong wind, high sea, ship rolling and shipping water, clear, cloudy.

6.0pm: Observed 15 Ships in Convoy.

9.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N79E, 123 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 44 N, Long 40 W, N42E, 401 miles]


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9 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 40.6, Long -43.9

1.0am: Clock advanced 10 minutes.

3.0am: Strong wind and high beam sea, shipping water, clear weather.

6.0am: Observed sixteen ships in convoy.

9.0am: Strong wind and high beam sea, shipping sprays, clear weather. SS “Fremmar” [or just possibly Framnas, mentioned in an article here] passed west.

Noon: Similar weather.

1.0pm: American SS passed west, did not reply to signals.

3.0pm: Strong wind and high beam sea, shipping sprays, clear weather.

6.0pm: Observed nineteen ships in convoy.

7.6pm: Position stellar observation 41 6 N, Long 43 30 W.

9.0pm: Strong wind and high beam sea, ship rolling and shipping water, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N45E, 132 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 52 minutes, Average speed 5.5 knots per hour]


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10 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 42.4, Long -42.1

2.0am: Clock advanced 8 minutes.

3.0am: Strong wind, high sea, clear, passing clouds, ship rolling and shipping water.

6.0am: Observed 18 ships in convoy.

8.0am: Similar weather throughout.

am: Crew employed as required.

Noon: Altered course East.

3.0pm: Fresh wind and high beam sea, ship rolling and shipping spray. Clear weather.

6.0pm: Observed 19 Ships in Convoy.

10.0pm: Fresh wind, rough beam sea, clear, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N36E, 138 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To 51 N, 22 W, N51E, 969 miles]


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11 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 44.1, Long -38.9

1.0am: Clocks advanced 10 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear and fine.

6.0am: Observed 19 Ships in Convoy.

10.0am: Moderate to Fresh wind, moderate sea, intervals of misty rain, overcast.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, misty rain.

6.0pm: Observed 19 Ships in Convoy.

10.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N55E, 172 miles]


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12 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 45.4, Long -36.0

1.0am: Clock advanced 13 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea, clear, cloudy weather.

10.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, cloudy intervals of drizzling rain.

3.0pm: Moderate to fresh wind, cloudy, clear, passing showers.

6.0pm: Observed 21 Ships in Convoy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear, fine throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N57E, 144 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 49 minutes, Average Speed 6.0 knots per hour]

[South easterly wind force 5 all day, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 58F]


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13 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 46.8, Long -32.8

1.0am: Clock on 10 minutes.

2.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

6.0am: Observed 23 Ships in convoy.

8.0am: Similar weather.

10.40am: Full speed, proceeded to NE to examine three SS in sight, proved to be SS Tungus [Tungus 1 listed here] Lydia, LH Thompson [?] rejoining Convoy.

Noon: Proceeded to rejoin Convoy. Similar weather.

1.15pm: In station ahead up Commodore ship, set course East. Revs 48.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, moderate sea, clear fine weather.

6.0pm: Observed 26 Ship[s] in convoy.

7.0pm: Position Stellar observation Lat 47 12 N, Long 31 43 W.

10.0pm: Light wind, smooth sea, fine clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N58E, 161 miles]


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14 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 48.3, Long -29.0

1.0am: Clock advanced 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, smooth sea, fine, clear weather.

6.0am: Observed 26 Ships in convoy.

10.0am: All hands mustered on upper deck. Admiral inspected ship and men. Divine service held in ward room.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

3.0pm: Light wind, smooth, clear fine weather.

6.0pm: Observed 26 ships in Convoy.

10.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N59E, 177 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 51N, Long 22W, N57E, 315 miles]


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15 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.9, Long -24.5

1.0am: Clocks on 15 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, smooth, overcast, frequent misty showers.

4.30am: Commenced zigzag, proceed full speed.

7.0am: Observed 26 ships in convoy.

11.0am: Picked up SS Castlemaine to NE who rejoined convoy.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, fine. Revs 55.

1.0pm: Course set N88E, zigzag continued. Revs 73.

3.0pm: Light wind, cloudy, fine, clear.

6.15pm: Reduced speed to 50 Revs, Courses to Captain’s orders.

6.50pm: Resumed zigzag at 73 Revs.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear, smooth.

8.30pm: Ceased zigzag. Revs 50.

11.0pm: Light variable winds and calm, smooth, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: 32 miles for zigzag, N61.5E, 202 miles + 32]

[Noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 61F]


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16 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 50.7, Long -20.3

1.0am: Clock advanced 15 minutes.

3.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, cloudy, smooth, fine, clear.

4.0am: Revs 73. Commence to zigzag, altered course S51E.

7.0am: Faint westerly winds, fine, smooth, cloudy.

11.55am: Revs 48 manoeuvering about convoy signalling. Similar weather.

0.30pm: Revs 73. Steaming round convoy signalling instructions.

1.0pm: Resumed zigzag. Course S55E.

3.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, cloudy, fine.

4.43pm: Position D Alt Lat 50 31 N, Long 19 25 W.

6.0pm: 27 Ships in Convoy.

8.0pm; Calm and faint variable winds. Clear, smooth, fine. Zigzag continues.

8.52pm: Position Stellar observation Lat 50 31 N, Long 19 0 W.

10.0pm: Clock advanced 27 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind, fine, smooth. Zigzag continues, altered course S53E.

[Course and Distance made good: N Various E, 176 miles + 64 Zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 47 N, Long 11 42 W, S80E, 336 miles]


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17 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 50.2, Long -16.0

1.20am: Ceased zigzag, Course S53E. Revs 50.

3.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear.

4.30am: Resumed zig zag.

6.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear.

am: Crew employed as required. Zigzag continues.

11.0am: Fresh wind and rough sea.

1.0pm: Zigzag continues Course S56E.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, passing clouds.

6.0pm: Observed 27 ships in Convoy.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, shipping sprays, clear weather.

10.0pm: Ceased zigzag, Revs 45.

11.0pm: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S79E, 169 miles]

[Steaming time 22 hours 39 minutes, Average Speed 7.5 knots per hour]

[Noon air and sea temperature 52F]


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18 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.8, Long -12.4

2.0am: Moderate wind, rough sea, overcast, clear, fine.

5.0am: Resumed zig zag.

6.0am: Observed 26 ships in convoy.

8.50am: Destroyer escort arrived, ceased zigzag, altered course S59E, Revs 40. Took up position in column abreast Commodore.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, fine weather.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy at times, fine.

5.30pm: Position by D Alt Lat 49 42 N, Long 11 26 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, overcast, clear. Altered course S58E.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S79E, 142 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 7 N, Long 6 0W, S81E, 251 miles]


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19 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.4, Long -8.1

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, some light showers, fine, clear.

9.0am: Increased speed of Convoy to 7.5 knots.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

5.0pm: Position D Alt Lat 49 18 N, Long 7 0 W.

6.50pm: Plymouth escort arrived, altered course S59E.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

8.15pm: Position stellar observation Lat 49 14 N, Long 6 26 W.

11.0pm: Altered course N84E. Calm, faint variable winds, overcast, rain.

[Course and Distance made good: S82E, 168 miles]


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20 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.9, Long -3.4

1.40am: Received and replied to morse signal from destroyer [HMS] “Lance”. Light variable winds, rain.

4.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, rain ceased, clear and fine.

7.0am: Similar weather.

11.35am: Sart [presumably Start] Point Light House bore N2W (Compass), distant 21 miles.

Noon: Moderate wind, fine, clear, smooth.

3.35pm: Observed Alderney Island bearing (Compass) S6E.

4.0pm: Light variable winds, smooth, fine.

4.5pm: Commenced zigzag.

5.5pm: Cape La Hague bore S17E (True) 16 miles, altered course S82E.

6.10pm: Finish zigzag.

6.28pm: Cape La Hague bore S11W (True), 17 miles. Ships of Convoy for France departed.

8.24pm: Cape Barfleur Light abeam 22 miles.

9.50pm: Altered course N82E.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, mainly overcast, continuous rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 198 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Downs Various 212 miles]

[Noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 48F]


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21 April 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 51.5, Long 1.4 [very rough estimate]

[Position 8.0am: Approaching Folkstone [Folkestone] Gate, 8.0pm: River Thames]

2.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, continuous rain.

6.0am: Royal Sovereign Shoal Light Vessel abeam, courses various. Convoy dispersed, proceeded full speed.

6.54am: Dungeness Light Ship abeam 0.25 miles.

8.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, intervals of rain.

8.45am: Passed through Folkstone [sic] Gate.

9.15am: South Foreland Light House abeam 1 mile.

9.30am: South Goodwin Light Ship abeam arrived Downs.

9.50am: Stop for visit, engines as required, turned ship.

10.12am: Pilot on board, proceeded courses and speed as per pilot’s orders.

Noon: Tongue Light Ship abeam. Moderate wind, fine.

1.50pm: Passed Nore Light Ship.

3.0pm: Stopped for examination. 3.10pm: Proceeded. Fresh wind, overcast, clear.

3.40pm: Clock advanced one hour, summer time.

4.45pm: Arrived Gravesend, changed pilots.

5.0pm: Moored ship with both anchors, 45 fathoms chain off Gravesend.

8.40pm: Anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge of Pilot, courses and speed at pilot’s orders.

9.20pm: Passed Purfleet.

10.10pm: Two tugs in attendance.

10.40pm: Passed Greenwich.

11.20pm: Entered locks. 11.40pm: Ship moored at berth in Surrey Commercial dock.

Midnight: Light variable winds, overcast, rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 212 miles to Downs]

[9.30am [position] Downs]

[Draught arriving: 22’ 8” Forward, 25’ 10” Aft]


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22 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0 [estimated]

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, intervals of rain.

7.0am: Stevedores on board.

8.0am: Commenced discharging cargo in forward holds.

9.0am: Commenced discharging aft. Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Light wind, fine.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed discharging at all hatches with all despatch.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, cloudy.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

10.0pm: Light wind, intervals of rain.


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23 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, cloudy, rain.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo fore and aft with all despatch. Calm and variable, rain.

9.0am: Commenced work on new gun emplacements.

11.0am: Leave granted to Crew.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before discharging cargo and at new gun mountings. Crew employed as required.

4.0pm: Calm and cloudy, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

9.0pm: Light winds, cloud, fine.


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24 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo at all hatches, work resumed at repairs and new gun mountings.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work of discharge for the day. No 1 hatch finished, secured hatches.

8.0pm: Ceased work on gun mountings for the day.

11.0pm: Heavy rain.

Midnight: Ceased raining. Moderate wind, cloudy.


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25 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine.

7.0am: Resumed discharging.

8.30am: No 4 hold finished.

am: Work proceeding at gun mountings and on repairs. Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Moderate wind, fine.

2.0pm: Finished discharge at No 2.

2.45pm: All cargo discharged.

5.0pm: Calm and variable, passing showers, misty weather.

8.0pm: Finished work for day.

11.0pm: Similar weather.

[Noon temperature 60F]


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26 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, overcast, dull, cloudy weather.

7.0am: Resumed work at repairs and gun mountings.

1.30pm: Commenced to shift ship.

2.20pm: Moored alongside No 9 Shed. Ship moved by Ship’s Company.

8.0pm: Ceased work for day. Light wind, cloudy, fine, clear.

11.45m: Air raid warning. Enemy failed to penetrate outer City defences.


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27 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

0.30am: All clear signal given.

3.0am: Light wind, overcast, dull, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed work on repairs and gun mountings.

10.0am: Moderate wind, fine.

Noon: Ceased work for day [this being a Saturday].

pm: Fresh wind, cloudy, fine, clear weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 66F]


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28 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

1.0am: Rain commenced.

3.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, rainy weather.

7.15am: Ceased raining.

8.0am: Resumed work on gun mountings.

10.0am: Similar weather.

Noon: Ceased work for day.

1.35pm: Cast off and proceeded in charge of pilots Jones and Stenners [?] and in tow of tugs “Sun IV” and “Gnat” forward, “Sun V” and “VI” aft [Sun tugs pictured here].

2.5pm: Entered locks.

2.40pm: Passed out of locks, proceeded down river.

4.15pm: Arrived off Albert Dock.

4.25pm: Cast off tugs and entered locks.

5.5pm: Passed through locks and made fast, PLA [Port of London Authority] tugs “Holland” [listed here] forward and “Walbrook” aft.

6.30pm: Made fast in berth opposite dry dock. 6.50pm: Finished mooring.

10.0pm: Dull overcast weather, moderate wind, showers, misty.


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29 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1 [estimated]

[Royal Albert dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, fine.

7.0am: Resumed work at repairs and gun mountings.

8.40am: Left berth in tow of tugs “Scott” aft and “Walbrook” forward, proceeded towards dry dock.

9.30am: Entered dry dock, cast off tugs, made ship fast.

[Albert Dry dock]

10.45am: Began to pump out water.

11.0am: Fresh wind, overcast, fine.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

0.30pm: Ship took the blocks.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before, dock dry. Crew employed as required. Commenced scrubbing and sealing ship’s bottom.

2.0pm: Commenced painting.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear.

7.0pm: Painters ceased work for day.

8.0pm: Work ceased for day.

10.0pm: Similar weather.


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30 April 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert dry dock]

1.0am: Moderate wind, dull, overcast, fine.

7.0am: Resumed work at gun mountings, etc, painting ship’s bottom and working at rudder and propellers.

10.0am: Moderate wind, fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, dull.

6.0pm: Finished painting.

8.0pm: Work ceased for day.

11.0pm: Similar weather.



LOGS FOR MAY 1918


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1 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert dry dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, clear.

7.0am: Resumed work at repairs, gun mountings, etc, also at rudder and propellers.

am: Crew employed as required.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work, preparing dock for flooding.

2.30pm: Let water in dock.

3.0pm: Ship afloat.

5.0pm: Moderate wind, clear and fine.

7.35pm: Left dry dock, Tug Sun V forward and Holland aft, ship in charge of pilot.

7.50pm: Passed through swing bridge.

8.20pm: Moored ship in Victoria dock, bow to quay and stern to buoys, coal barges alongside.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, clear and fine.


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2 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, dull, cloudy weather, fine.

7.0am: Resumed work in hold and at gun mounts, etc.

8.0am: Commenced coaling and taking in stores.

am: Crew employed as required. Hired a boatman for communication with shore.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Work ceased for day.

10.0pm: Similar weather.


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3 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1 [estimated]

[Victoria Dock]

3.0am: Light wind, cloudy, clear, bright intervals.

7.0am: Resumed work as before.

8.0am: Coaling continued.

10.0am: Stopped Coaling.

10.30am: Left berth in charge of pilot and in tow on tugs, Scots [probably Scott] aft and “Power” [later Deanbrook I, listed here] forward.

11.30am: Moored ship at Produce Wharf Albert Dock dummy [?] between ship and quay.

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0pm: Coaling continued and receiving fresh water.

5.0pm: Coaling ceased for day.

6.0pm: Light wind, intervals of rain.

8.0pm: Stopped work for meal hour.

10.0pm: Resumed work at gun mountings etc and worked all night.

11.0pm: Light wind, overcast.


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4 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0am: Overcast, dull, cloudy, rain at times. Working at gun mountings etc throughout the night.

8.0am: Resumed Coaling.

8.30am: All night men stopped work for meal hour.

9.0am: Work resumed. Filling fresh water tanks.

10.0am: Moderate wind, some rain, overcast, dull.

Noon: Coaling ceased for day.

1.0pm: Work ceased for day.

pm: Light wind, clear fine weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 55F]


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5 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, heavy rain.

7.0am: Work resumed at gun mountings.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Continuous rain.

am No coaling done this day, nor work by crew [as it is Sunday].

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

6.0pm: Ceased work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed as before, men working throughout the night.

Midnight: Light wind, overcast, rain at times.


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6 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

1.0am: Working throughout the night at gun mounts etc.

3.0am: Light wind, cloudy, clear, fine weather.

8.0am: Resumed Coaling.

8.30am: All night workers ceased for meal hour.

9.0am: Resumed work as before. Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Light wind, fine.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine.

5.0pm: Finished Coaling.

10.0pm: Ceased work for day.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Noon temperature 65F]


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7 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0am: Dull, cloudy weather and much rain.

7.0am: Resumed work as before.

am: Receiving stores and fresh water.

3.0pm: Rain ceased. Light wind, passing clouds, fine.

pm: Work on gun mountings etc proceeding throughout the night.

Midnight: Light wind, fine.


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8 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine. Work proceeding throughout the night.

7.0am: Crew employed as required. Receiving stores continued.

10.0am: Light wind, fine.

4.0pm: Light wind, fine.

7.0pm: 23 Naval ratings joined Ship.

10.0pm: Ceased work for day.

Midnight: Similar weather.


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9 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0am: Light winds and fine, clear.

7.0am: Resumed work at Gun mountings etc. Receiving stores. Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Similar weather.

11.0am: 15 Naval ratings joined ship.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

3.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

9.0pm: Ceased work for day.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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10 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0am: Light wind and fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed work.

9.0am: Floating crane alongside, commenced taking in new guns and mounting same.

pm: Unmoored ship aft to allow floating crane inside. Receiving guns and mounting same.

5.0pm: Finished receiving guns for day. Crane left, moored ship as before.

8.0pm: Work proceeding throughout the night.

Midnight: Light wind, cloudy, fine.


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11 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, overcast misty weather.

7.0am: Resumed work, floating [crane] arrived alongside, receiving guns and stores.

11.0am: Light wind, fine, clear.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before, all guns mounted.

3.0pm: Slacked off ship from wharf. Admiralty Officials trying ship’s stability, with pig lead on upper deck.

6.0pm: Finished tests, moored ship.

8.0pm: Ceased work for day.

11.0pm: Light wind, fine.


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12 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

1.0am: Moderate wind and cloudy, passing showers.

7.0am: Resumed work at repairs, alterations, etc, painting ship.

am: No unnecessary work done this day by crew [on this Sunday].

4.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Similar weather.


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13 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

2.0am: Light wind and continuous rain.

7.0am: Resumed works as before, painting ship and receiving stores.

11.0am: Light wind, showery.

3.0pm: Light to moderate wind with passing showers.

8.0pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, fine.

[Provisions received: Sausages 150 lbs, Fresh Meat 4962 lbs, Vegetables 10828 lbs, Bread 770 lbs] [this is the first time in this log when provisions are detailed]

[Noon temperature 55F]


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14 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.1

[Royal Albert Dock]

3.0am: Light wind, cloudy, clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed work at repairs, alterations and painting ship.

am: Receiving ammunition, stores, etc.

11.0am: Moderate wind, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and cloudy, fine.

6.0pm: Received 72 tons old lead slag, stowed between magazines at No 3.

9.0pm: Work proceeding in holds etc throughout the night.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, cloudy.


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15 May 1918

From USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.8 [very rough estimate]

[Royal Albert Dock]

0.30am: Work proceeding throughout night in holds etc.

3.0am: Cast off from berth and proceeded towards river in charge of pilot and assisted by two tugs. Light wind, overcast, fine.

4.45am: Entered lock and made fast.

5.0am: Changed pilots and entered river and proceeded, discharged tugs.

6.43am: Arrived Gravesend, changed pilots and proceeded, speed and courses as per pilot’s orders.

8.30am: Passed Nore. Light wind, cloudy.

8.45am: Embarked pilot.

9.0am: Entered Sheerness Harbour.

9.30am: Made fast to head buoy.

10.0am: Adjust compasses, tug towing ship round.

11.0am: Finished adjusting, slipped from buoy and proceeded to Gun trials.

11.45am: Commenced firing from howitzers from forward deck, off Shoeburyness.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, cloudy, fine.

0.30pm: Firing continued from 6 inch Guns, after deck.

1.30pm: Finished gun trials.

2.0pm: Anchored off Nore Light Ship to land workmen, veered to 30 fathoms chain.

3.27pm: Discharged workmen etc, anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge pilot. Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

7.10pm: Anchored in Deal Roads, veered to 60 fathoms chain.

[Anchor Bearings: Ship’s Head South (Compass), South Goodwin Light Ship S5W, Deal Pier S84W, Goodwin Fork buoy S58E]

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine.

11.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, clear, cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Gravesend to Sheerness Various 28 miles]

[Draught leaving London 21’ 2” Forward, 24’ 2” Aft]

[Coal Remaining: 2036 tons] [this is the first entry of this kind in this log]


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16 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.7, Long 0.3

[Deal Roads]

1.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine.

[Departure GMT 15 days, 19 hours]

8.0am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded full speed.

8.17am: Streamed log, South Goodwin Light Ship abeam, Course set S65W.

9.0am: Passed through Folkstone [Folkestone] Gates, courses various, set course S56W.

10.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, hazy horizon.

11.20am: Royal Sovereign Light Ship abeam 1 mile, Log 42.

Noon: Beachy Head Light House abeam 1.25 miles, altered course N64W. Airship and aeroplane in company.

1.8pm: Brighton Pier abeam 3 miles, altered course S82W.

[1.35pm: Seaplane escort dropped depth charge on submerged object in Lat 50 43.5 N, Long 0 18.5 W]

2.57pm: Owers Light Ship abeam 0.5 miles, Log 40, altered course N82W, zigzagging.

4.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, smooth, hazy horizon.

4.37pm: St Catherines Light House abeam 7 cables, Log 61.

7.0pm: Hauled in log. 7.15pm: Reduced Speed, Received official visit from examination boat.

7.45pm: Arrived Weymouth Roads, stopped and anchored.

[Anchor Bearings: Ship’s Head ExS0.5S, End Harbour South, Weymouth Church N65W (Compass), Weymouth Pier S68W (Compass)]

9.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: From 8am Various 60 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Portland, Various 103 miles]


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17 May 1918

From London on HMS, at Plymouth

Lat 50.3, Long -4.2 [estimated]

[Weymouth Roads]

1.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

5.2am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded full speed. 5.16am: Streamed log.

7.15am: Lyme Regis Pier abeam.

8.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

9.5am: Bury Head abeam 2.5 miles.

10.20am: Start Point Light House abeam 0.5 miles, Log 60. Log hauled in.

11.45am: Passed Mewstone Rock. Moderate wind, smooth, clear, fine.

Noon: Breakwater Light House abeam. Arrived Plymouth.

0.20pm: Ship moored with both anchors in 7.25 fathoms, veered to 45 fathoms on each.

[Anchor Bearings: Ship’s Head S78E, Anchorage Beacons S75E (Compass), East end Breakwater S2E (Compass)]

3.0pm: Moderate wind and fine, clear weather.

7.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: To Weymouth 103 miles, Various 94 miles To Plymouth]

[Stopped Weymouth 9 hours 17 minutes]

[Steaming time 14 hours 43 minutes, Average speed 13.4 knots per hour]


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18 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2 [estimated]

[Plymouth]

1.0am: Light wind, fine clear weather.

6.20am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge of pilot and assisted by tug towards Keyham Dockyard Devonport.

7.10am: Ship moored at Berth 8.

[Keyham Dockyard Berth 8]

8.0am: Moderate wind and fine, clear weather.

11.0am: Vice Admiral arrived on board by launch.

3.0pm: Admiral went on shore.

7.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather throughout.

[Noon position: Devonport]


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19 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 49.8, Long -5.0

[Keyham dockyard, Devonport, Berth 8]

6.43am: Cast off from berth and proceeded in charge of pilot and assisted by tugs Aetna and Assurance [both listed here].

7.35am: Stopped for Official photograph outside Plymouth Breakwater. Pilot left.

8.25am: Proceeded full speed escorted by two destroyers and two airships. Light wind, fine. Course S45W. Streamed log.

[Departure Plymouth 18.19.24 GMT]

9.0am: Eddystone Light House bore E (compass), 1.25 miles, altered course S63W.

10.0am: Gentle breeze, NW swell, zigzagging, fine, clear weather.

Noon: No unnecessary work done this day [it being a Sunday]. Course N72W.

0.45pm: Lizard Light House abeam 10 miles, Log 11.5.

1.55pm: Airship escort departed. Zigzagging.

2.38pm: Wolf Rock Light House abeam 7 miles.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, high head swell, fine, clear weather.

4.35pm: Bishop Rock Light House abeam 5.5 miles, Log 64.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather. Zigzagging continuously.

11.0pm: Variable wind, Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 47 miles + 7 zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To 7 miles South Bishop Rock Light House, West 56 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 1916 tons]


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20 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 49.2, Long -12.5

1.0am: Destroyer escort left. Zigzagging continuously.

3.0am: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather, head swell.

5.40am: Lat Polaris 49 39.5 W.

7.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

10.0am: Similar weather throughout. Zigzagging continued.

1.0pm: Zigzagging continued.

2.0pm: Clock back 30 minutes.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, moderate sea, clear, fine.

6.0pm: Clock back 30 minutes.

7.0pm: Moderate wind, drizzling rain.

9.0pm: Clock back 15 minutes.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, intervals of drizzling rain, moderate sea, fine. Zigzag continuously.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 294 miles + 44 zigzagg [sic]]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 47 N, Long 20 W, S66.5W, 331 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average Speed 14 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 56F]


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21 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 47.1, Long -19.7

1.0am: Clock back 15 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine. Zigzag continuously.

3.56am: Lat Altari 47 47 N.

6.0am: Clock back 15 minutes.

7.0am: Fresh wind, intervals of rain, rough sea.

10.0am: Clock back 32 minutes.

11.0am: Fresh wind, squally, overcast, rain, clear and fine at times, ship pitching and spraying forward.

1.0pm: Zigzag continuously, altered course S84W.

2.0pm: Moderate wind and rough sea, clear, fine.

6.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear, cloudy.

8.0pm: Zigzag continued.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, ship pitching and spraying forward, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S66.5W, 319 miles + 48 Z[igzag]]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 36 50 N, Long 46 15 W, S62.5W, 1329 miles]

[Noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 58F]


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22 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 44.8, Long -25.2

3.0am: Fresh wind, frequent squalls with much rain, overcast, rough sea, shipping sprays.

5.0am: Zigzagging continuously.

8.0am: Similar weather.

10.0am: Fresh wind, overcast, rough sea, clear weather.

Noon: Ceased Zigzag.

3.0pm: Fresh wind and rough head sea, clear weather.

7.0pm: Similar wind and sea, overcast, squally rain.

10.0pm: Strong wind, high head sea, ship pitching heavily and shipping water, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S59W, 268 miles + 40 Z]


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23 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 42.8, Long -30.8 [DR as No Observations, sun obscured]

3.0am: Altered course S85W for leeway.

4.0am: Strong wind, squally, showers, heavily overcast, ship pitching violently to high head sea, shipping water forward, clear weather.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Similar weather.

9.30am: Wind shifted and moderating, altered course S88W. Squalls less frequent.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast, rain.

1.0pm: Moderate wind, head swell, overcast, rain.

3.0pm: Rain ceased.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, clear, fine, ship pitching at times to head swell.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy weather, fine. Altered course West.

Midnight: Similar weather, NW Swell. Altered course N89W.

[Course and Distance made good: S64W, 267 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 23 minutes, Average Speed 10.9 knots per hour]


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24 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 40.4, Long -37.3

2.0am: Light wind, overcast, moderate sea, clear.

8.0am: Light wind, clear, fine, ship rolling to high north swell.

Noon: Similar weather, rolling considerably.

3.0pm: Light wind and fine, clear weather, high north swell, ship rolling considerably.

8.0pm: Similar weather.

Midnight: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S63.5W, 325 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 36 50 N, Long 46 15 W, S63W, 472 miles]

[Noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 56F]


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25 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 37.9, Long -43.6

1.30am: Barquentine passed north.

3.53am: Position stellar observation 38 48 N.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

8.0am: Similar weather.

10.0am: Light wind, fine, clear.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, overcast.

5.0pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

7.0pm: Light wind, overcast, misty rain.

11.0pm: Light wind, fine, slight sea, overcast, fine rain.

[True Bearing and Distance: S63W, 329 miles]

[Noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 65F]


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26 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 36.9, Long -50.3

2.0am: Calm and light winds, overcast, passing showers.

am: No unnecessary work done this day [it being Sunday].

7.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

10.30am: Divine Service held in wardroom.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, clear, moderate sea.

7.0pm: Increasing wind, rising sea, clear.

Midnight: Strong wind, high sea, cloudy, frequent squalls with rain, ship pitching and shipping water forward.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 336 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 36 50 N, Long 68 45 W, West 886 miles]


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27 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 36.7, Long -56.5

1.45am: Furious squall with heavy rain, wind shifted to WNW, altered course N67W.

3.0am: Altered course N65W.

4.0am: Altered course N64W. Fresh gale, frequent squalls, much rain, high head sea, ship pitching violently and shipping water forward, clear intervals.

8.0am: Similar wind and sea, clear.

11.0am: Wind and sea decreasing, Ship pitching to head sea. Clear weather.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, clear and fine, ship pitching to head swell.

10.0pm: Light wind, clear fine weather, smooth sea, slight swell.

[Course and Distance made good: S87.5W, 299 miles]

[Noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 65F]


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28 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 37.1, Long -62.5

2.0am: Light wind and clear, fine weather, slight swell.

3.44am: Lat Polaris 36 55 N.

7.0am: Light variable wind. Smooth, clear, fine.

9.25am: In log, speed and courses as per orders, gun practice at target.

10.39am: Finished firing, proceeded on Course full speed.

11.0am: Light wind, clear, fine, slight swell.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, clear, slight swell, fine.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear, cloudy.

Midnight: Similar wind, much lightning.

[Course and Distance made good: N85W, 290 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 14 minutes, Stop for gun fire 1 hour 10 minutes, Average Speed 12.5 knots per hour]


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29 May 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 37.1, Long -68.5

3.45am: Lat Polaris 37 5 N.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, passing clouds, heavy dew, clear, fine.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Light wind, fine, clear.

11.0am: Passed a black can buoy with white Vertical stripes, Lat 37 4 N, Long 68 16 W.

Noon: Similar weather.

4.0pm: Light wind and hazy, smooth, fine.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear weather.

9.0pm: Altered course N34W.

11.0pm: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: West 288 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Ambrose Light Vessel N50W, 322 miles]

[Noon air and sea temperature 78F]


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30 May 1918

From London on HMS.

Lat 40.6, Long -74.1 [rough estimate]

2.0am: Fresh breeze, thunder and lightning, constant rain, heavily overcast.

7.0am: Sounded in 30 fathoms BS [black sand?].

8.0am: Sound in 26 fathoms.

9.0am: 22 fathoms. 9.30am: Sound 18 fathoms. Fresh wind, rain.

10.20am: Observed Ambrose Light Ship N62W, Compass.

10.39am: Same abeam, entered Channel.

10.55am: Stop for pilot. 11.0am: Proceeded. Courses and speed as per pilot’s orders.

11.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, drizzling rain.

0.10pm: Passed Fort Tomkins.

1.40pm: Anchored off Statue of Liberty, clock on one hour for ST [Summer Time].

3.0pm: Anchor aweigh, proceeded towards berth.

4.0pm: Ship moored at Pier No 71 assisted by tugs.

[Pier No 71]

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast, misty, rain.

9.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 322 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 1215 tons]

[Noon air and sea temperature 56F]


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31 May 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier No 71]

3.0am: Light variable winds, constant rain, heavily overcast.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Light wind, much rain, overcast, clear.

4.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, rain ceased, overcast, clear.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1918

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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for June 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by G Tait, Sub Lieutenant RNR, Navigating Officer (as before)]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, apart from dates]


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1 June 1918

From London, at New York USA

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier No 71]

4.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, overcast, misty weather.

11.0am: Calm and light airs, misty weather.

0.30pm: Crew received monthly payment.

pm: Stevedores on board rigging gear.

4.0pm: Light wind, cloudy, clear.

11.0pm: Similar weather, clear and fine.

[Noon temperature 84F]


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2 June 1918

From London, at New York USA

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier No 71]

2.0am: Calm and fine.

7.0am: Stevedores on board preparing for cargo.

7.30am: Commenced receiving meat from lighters at Nos 1, 2.

8.30am: Commenced receiving meat from lighter at Nos 3, 4.

am: Receiving cases of tripe, liver etc at Nos 3 and 4 in bad order, many cases broken by rough handling, some wet.

10.10am: Officers and men left ship for route march on shore.

11.0am: Light wind, very hot weather, fine.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work at all hatches. Officers and men returned from route march.

3.0pm: Light wind, close, sultry weather.

6.0pm: Ceased work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed receiving meat at Nos 1, 4.

9.0pm: Hatches put on at Nos 2 and 3.

10.0pm: Light wind, clear and fine.

11.0pm: Cargo work proceeding throughout the night.

[Noon temperature 92F, midnight temperature 90F]


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3 June 1918

From London, at New York USA

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier No 71]

2.0am: Calm and light variable winds, clear fine weather.

6.0am: Ceased work for meal time.

7.0am: Resumed receiving meat at all hatches.

am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Finished at No 1 hold (full) hatches on. Light variable winds, fine.

Noon: No 4 hold finished, hatches on. Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo at Nos 2, 3.

3.0pm: Light variable winds and calm.

6.0pm: Ceased cargo work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo.

10.0pm: Cargo work proceeding throughout the night.


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4 June 1918

From London, at New York USA

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier No 71]

2.0am: Cargo work proceeding throughout the night with all dispatch.

4.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

6.0am: Ceased work for meal time.

7.0am: Resumed receiving meat as before.

8.0am: Ceased work at No 3, continuing at No 2.

11.30am: Ceased cargo work for day. Hatches on.

Noon: Light wind, clear and fine.

pm: Crew employed as required.

4.0pm: Light wind and clear, fine weather.

10.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 5000 lbs]


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5 June 1918

From London, at New York USA

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier No 71]

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds.

7.0am: Cast off from berth and proceeded in charge of pilot and assisted by tugs.

7.45am: Moored ship at Pier No 64.

[Pier 64]

9.0am: Resumed receiving meat from Quay at No 2.

10.30am: Receiving meat from lighter at No 2.

11.0am: Calm and fine, faint variable winds.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour. Admiral arrived on board.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

3.0pm: Admiral left ship.

4.0pm: Shifted cargo gang to No 3.

4.30pm: Ceased cargo work for day, hatches on.

6.0pm: Light wind, thunder, lightning and rain.

8.0pm: Weather cleared up, rain ceased.

Midnight: Light variable winds, fine.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 9900 lbs]


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6 June 1918

From London, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier 64]

3.0am: Light wind and fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at No 3.

Noon: Ceased cargo work for meal hour. Similar weather throughout.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

2.45pm: Finished at No 3 hold, shifted gang to No 2.

3.15pm: Ceased cargo work for day, hatches on.

9.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather throughout.


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7 June 1918

From London, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier 64]

2.0am: Light wind, dull, overcast, gloomy weather.

6.0am: Heavy rain.

7.0am: Rain ceased.

9.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at No 2 from shore.

10.0am: Dull, overcast, light wind, intervals of rain.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo at No 2, passing showers.

4.0pm: Finished receiving cargo, ship loaded, hatches on and insulated.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 74F]


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8 June 1918

From London, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier 64]

2.0am: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

am: Received 100 bags sawdust for insulating hatches etc.

Noon: Similar weather.

3.30pm: 24 Signal ratings arrived on board with Lieutenant.

6.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

6.32pm: Partial eclipse of Sun commenced.

8.16pm: End of partial eclipse.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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9 June 1918

From London, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[New York Pier 64]

3.0am: Light wind, fine, clear.

9.30am: General divisions.

10.30am: Divine Service held in ward room.

Noon: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine weather.

pm: No unnecessary work done this day.

8.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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10 June 1918

From London, at and from New York

Lat 40.5, Long -74.0 [estimated]

[New York Pier 64]

2.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

8.10am: Cast off from wharf and proceeded in charge of pilot and assisted by tug.

8.40am: Passed Battery Point.

9.15am: Destroyer escort in company.

10.40am: Discharged pilot off Sandy Hook, stop to put out paravanes.

11.50am: Ambrose Lightship abeam, streamed log, full speed.

[Departure 10 days, 3 hours 50 minutes GMT]

Noon: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear weather. Departure Ambrose Light Vessel 11.50am.

0.35pm: Rockaway Light House abeam 5.5 miles, Log 8.

2.0pm: Altered course N80E.

2.30pm: Fire Island Light House abeam 5.5 miles distant.

4.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

5.20pm: Tiana Light House abeam, Log 62. [attempts to find a lighthouse near Southampton have failed but there is a Tiana Beach]

5.45pm: Altered course S45E. Log 65. Reset.

7.0pm: Light wind and fine weather, slight sea.

10.45pm: Destroyer escort left.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 1 mile]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Halifax Various 640 miles]

[Draught leaving New York: 23’ 10” Forward, 25’ 7” Aft]


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11 June 1918

From New York on HMS

Lat 40.0, Long -67.9

3.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, smooth sea.

8.0am: Light wind, misty, smooth.

9.0am: Altered course N80E, Log 179, weather cleared.

11.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear weather.

0.40pm: Altered course N72E. Passed USA SS “Pawnee” [Pawnee (2) listed here] bound East.

2.0pm: Dense fog.

3.0pm: Cleared up.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, fog, with frequent clear intervals, slight sea.

7.0pm: Fresh breeze, slight sea, fine, clear weather.

10.0pm: Altered course N41E.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth, passing through banks of mist, clear intervals.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 289 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 10 minutes, Average Speed 12 knots per hour]


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12 June 1918

From New York on HMS

Lat 43.6, Long -63.7

2.0am: Set in dense fog.

3.0am: Moderate wind, slight sea, continuous dense fog.

[Sounding hourly 6.0am to 10.0am, sand and shell then hard bottom]

8.0am: Moderate wind and thick weather.

10.30am: Sounded 85 fathoms, fine sand and pebbles. 10.35am: Altered course S72E.

11.30am: Altered course N41E.

Noon: Light wind, fog with short clear intervals, slight sea.

[Sounding from 1.0pm, initially hourly then more frequently from 3.30pm until 8.5pm, different depths and character of seabed]

4.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, hazy into fog.

5.35pm: Altered course SSW. Log hauled in.

6.45pm: Altered course NWxN.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, damp, overcast, fog with short partially clear intervals.

8.10pm: Observed Fairway buoy. Paravanes in.

9.0pm: Moderate wind and thick fog, rain at times and much lightning, steaming at slow speed, closely round fairway buoy.

Midnight: Similar weather, circling buoy continuously at slow speed.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 298 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Halifax Various 53 miles]

[Noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 47F]


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13 June 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6 [estimated]

[Courses Various circling Fairway buoy]

2.0am: Moderate wind and sea, dense fog.

3.0am: Circling close round Fairway buoy, with starboard engine at half speed, much lightning.

7.15am: Proceeded towards Halifax.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth, overcast, thick weather.

8.45am: Picked up Pilot.

8.50am: Passed Portuguese Shoal buoy, heavy rain, thick weather.

[Arrived Halifax Portuguese Shoal Buoy 13 0 30 GMT]

9.55am: Passed first gate, engines as required and Courses to pilot’s orders.

10.15am: Passed through second gate.

10.50am: Moored ship at Intercolonial Pier No 2.

Noon: Dull, overcast weather, light wind, much rain.

[Halifax Pier No 2]

2.30pm: Naval ratings left for HMS “Niobe”.

4.0pm: Dull, overcast weather, misty with frequent showers.

11.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 53 miles]

[Draught arriving Halifax: 23’ 0” Forward, 25’ 6” Aft]

[Steaming time 6 hours 15 minutes, Stoppages at sea 14 hours 15 minutes, Average Speed 8.5 knots per hour]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2250 lbs]


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14 June 1918

From New York, at Halifax NS [Nova Scotia]

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

[Pier No 2 Halifax]

2.0am: Light wind, overcast misty weather.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

3.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine clear weather.

6.0pm: Naval picket left the Ship.

10.0pm: Picket returned on board.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.


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15 June 1918

From New York

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

[Pier No 2 Halifax]

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, clear and fine.

am: DBS [Distressed British Seamen] Passengers arrived on board.

3.0pm: Light wind, clear fine weather, overcast.

6.0pm: Naval picket left ship.

11.0pm: Picket returned to ship.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.


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16 June 1918

From Halifax NS on HMS

Lat 44.2, Long -63.1

[Halifax Pier No 2]

2.0am: Moderate wind and fine weather.

am: Ships of Convoy proceeding out of harbour.

[Draught leaving Halifax: 23’ 0” Forward, 25’ 6” Aft]

8.25am: Cast off from pier and proceeded to sea in charge of pilot, moderate wind, fine, clear.

8.50am: Passed inner gate. 8.56am: Passed outer gate.

9.6am: Passed Mauger [Maugher Beach] Light House, Courses and speed various.

9.30am: Disembarked pilot.

9.42am: Portuguese Shoal Buoy abeam, streamed log, set course S3W.

[Departure Portuguese Shoal Buoy 16 0 42 GMT, Ship time 9.42am]

10.35am: Sambro Bank Light Vessel abeam 4 miles, Log 10.

10.43am: HMS Highflyer passed west.

11.0am: Altered course S43E, Log 15, Signalling to Convoy. 42 Ships in convoy.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

1.0pm: Proceeded to station ahead of Commodore ship.

3.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather.

4.10pm: Ship leaves station to signal instructions to convoy.

5.50pm: Ship returned to station.

10.0pm: Clocks back 30 minutes. Light wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 27 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 43 20 N, Long 60 0 W, S68E, 146 miles]

[Coal Expended for all purposes 1233 tons, Remaining 896 tons]

[Noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 50F]


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17 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 43.1, Long -59.2 [DR as No Observations]

1.0am: Clocks back 30 minutes.

3.17am: Lat Polaris 43 35 N.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear fine weather.

6.0am: Set in dense fog.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth, dense fog, whistle blown regularly at 10 minute intervals by all the convoy.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout, continuous dense fog.

1.0pm: Crew employed as required.

3.0pm: Light wind and dense fog continued.

6.0pm: Fog lifted. Slowed down waiting for convoy to reform.

7.0pm: Resumed station ahead of Commodore Ship, proceed at 7.5 knots, altered course S64E.

9.25pm: Set in dense fog, whistle sounded regularly, altered course S62E.

Midnight: Moderate wind, slight sea, dense fog.

[Course and Distance made good: S68E 184 miles]

[Steaming time 25 hours 0 minutes, Average Speed 7.4 knots per hour]


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18 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 42.9, Long -54.9

1.0am: Light wind and dense fog, whistle sounded regularly. Clock advanced 14 minutes.

1.20am: Cleared, Convoy lights in sight.

2.20am: Dense fog, regulations observed.

4.0am: Cleared up, ships of Convoy in sight. Moderate wind, cloudy.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight sea, intervals of dense fog.

9.32am: Speed and Courses various manoeuvering round convoy signalling.

11.45am: Returned to station. Revs 40.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, heavy severe [?] rain.

1.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, damp, hazy.

3.0pm: Dense fog, whistle sounded.

4.0pm: Same weather, clear intervals.

5.0pm: Cleared.

5.30pm: Position Lat DR 42 47 N, Long Sun and Moon 54 15 W.

5.50pm: Full speed, manoeuvering round convoy signalling.

7.35pm: Returned to station. Revs 43.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, overcast.

11.0pm: Calm and misty, cloudy, smooth, passing through numerous fog banks.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 194 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 42 N, Long 47W, S81.5E, 354 miles]

[Noon temperature 61F, sea temperature 54F]


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19 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 42.4, Long -51.0

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

2.0am: Light wind, smooth, overcast, some rain, dense fog with short partially clear intervals.

3.40am: Cleared, lights of convoy visible. Light wind, heavily overcast, rain at times.

7.0am: Light wind, smooth, overcast, hazy horizon, clear intervals, some rain.

10.0am: Exercised Convoy at quick turns.

11.0am Ceased exercise. Moderate wind and sea, hazy, intervals of rain.

0.10pm: Altered course S50E. Set in dense fog, whistle regularly sounded.

2.50pm: Cleared. Convoy in sight. Moderate wind and sea, overcast, hazy, rain at times.

6.0pm: Increased speed for 20 minutes to take up station further ahead of convoy.

6.20pm: Revs 44. Rain at times.

9.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S82E, 176 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 44 minutes, Average Speed 7.4 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 63F, sea temperature 56F, temperatures recorded hourly for most of day]


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20 June 1918

From Halifax NS on HMS

Lat 42.1, Long -47.0

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

3.15am: Lat Polaris 42 8.5 N.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear fine weather.

10.0am: Commenced practicing zigzag.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

Noon: Ceased zigzag.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather, increased speed to 7.5 knots.

5.0pm: Commenced to zigzag.

7.0pm: Ceased zigzag.

8.0pm: Moderate to fresh wind, cloudy, moderate sea, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S82.5E, 178 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 50N, Long 22W, N57E, 1138 miles]

[Noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 66F, temperatures still being recorded more frequently than usual]


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21 June 1918

From Halifax NS on HMS

Lat 43.6, Long -43.3

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

am: Manoeuvering round convoy signalling orders.

Noon: Fresh wind, rough sea, fine.

1.55pm: Returned to station, Revs 46, Course N85E.

3.0pm: Fresh breeze, rough sea, cloudy, fine weather.

5.0pm: Courses and speed various, ship manoeuvering around convoy signalling.

6.50pm: Ship back at station.

8.0pm: Fresh breeze, rough sea, clear, overcast.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N60E, 188 miles]


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22 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 45.3, Long -39.5

1.0am: Clock advanced 15 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, some light showers.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy.

11.0am: Fresh increasing wind and sea, cloudy, shipping sprays forward.

3.10pm: Received wireless distress signal from ship of the convoy SS George L Eaton [which, curiously, was recorded as sinking on 26 June - here]. SOS. Sinking. Come quickly. Turned ship to westward and proceeded at utmost speed. Fresh gale and high sea, ship pitching violently and shipping heavy water forward, thick dirty weather, heavy rain.

5.30pm: Arrived close to SS GL Eaton.

6.30pm: Master of same decided to abandon ship. Sent lifeboat C officer in charge.

8.30pm: All crew of SS GL Eaton transferred successfully, but with much difficulty owing to gale and heavy sea by our lifeboat and her own boats.

9.10pm: In hoisting up lifeboat one of her crew fell overboard, rescued immediately.

9.15pm: Shelled SS GL Eaton to hasten sinking.

10.30pm: Ceased fire, proceeded full speed to rejoin convoy.

Midnight: Wind and sea moderating, rain ceased, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N58E, 190 miles]

[Wind variable in direction, force 6 or 7 from noon onwards, sea state very high (16 to 35 feet) at 4 and 8 pm. Noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 64F]


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23 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 46.3, Long -35.7

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

3.30am: Passed SS “Castlemaine” signalled to her to rejoin convoy at all speed.

4.0am: Fresh wind, cloudy, rough sea, fine, clear.

4.45am: Sighted convoy.

8.0am: Rejoined convoy, take up station ahead Commodore ship, revs at 47.

9.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, fine.

10.0am: Divisions for inspection.

11.0am: Divine service held in ward room.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

4.50pm: Courses and speed various manoeuvering, signalling to Convoy.

6.15pm: Returned to station. Revs 47.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

10.15pm: SS Norton passed west.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N69.5E, 167 + 30 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 50N, Long 22W, N63E, 593 miles]

[Number on sick list: 1 Passenger]


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24 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 47.7, Long -31.8

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

3.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear, fine weather.

6.0am: Close with SS Ayrshire to signal to her.

7.0am: Fresh wind, fine.

10.5am: Stop close to SS Ayrshire.

10.16am: Lowered lifeboat and proceeded to transfer crew to SS “GL Eaton” to SS Ayrshire.

11.43am: Transfer finished, boat hoisted, proceed full speed to rejoin convoy.

Noon: Fresh wind, moderate sea, fine.

1.30pm: Rejoined Convoy, set course S86E.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, clear, fine.

4.30pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

5.0pm: Practice four points turning together.

5.30pm: Proceed as before.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, clear, cloudy.

8.30pm: Commenced tactical exercises using 4 inch gun and Very lights.

8.50pm: Proceed as before.

Midnight: Strong wind, rough sea, cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: N62E, 180 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 44 minutes, Average Speed 7.6 knots per hour]


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25 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 48.9, Long -27.3

1.0am: Clock on 16 minutes.

3.0am: Strong wind, high seas, clear, shipping sprays, squally with light rain.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

9.0am: Similar weather throughout, ship rolling.

3.0pm: Strong wind, high seas, clear weather, shipping sprays.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, rough seas, clear weather.

8.58pm: Position stellar observation Lat 49 7 N, Long 26 41 W.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N69E, 195 miles]

[Noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 57F]


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26 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 49.9, Long -23.1

1.0am: Clock on 18 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy, fine.

7.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, intervals light rain.

10.0am: Commence zigzag.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea. Zigzag continued, cloudy weather.

6.36pm: Altered course S54E. Zigzag continued.

9.0pm: Clock advanced 30 minutes.

11.0pm: Zigzag continuously.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N70E, 172 miles + 8 Zig]


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27 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 49.8, Long -18.8

1.0am: Clock on 30 minutes.

3.0am: Lat Polaris 49 55 N.

4.0am: Light variable wind, clear, smooth, fine, clear weather throughout. Zigzag continuously.

6.0am: Clock on 30 minutes.

8.40am: Position Sun and Venus Lat 49 50 N, Long 18 56 W.

10.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, smooth, fine, clear.

3.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, clear, smooth.

7.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, smooth, fine. Zig zag continued throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 170 miles + 90 Zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 48 58 W, Long 10 48 W, S81E, 314 miles]


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28 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 49.3, Long -14.2

3.30am: Lat Polaris 49 30 N.

4.0am: Calm and light variable winds throughout, smooth sea, fine, cloudy weather.

8.0am: Crew employed as required. Zig zag continuous.

Noon: Similar weather conditions.

1.0pm: Both logs streamed.

2.0pm: Calm and faint winds, fine, cloudy.

4.55pm: Altered course N78E.

7.0pm: Two American destroyer escort arrived.

8.0pm: Calm and variable, fine.

8.30pm: Remainder of destroyer escort arrived, ceased zig zag. Received orders from USA Davies [presumably USS Davis].

9.0pm: Took up station in convoy, revs 44.

11.50pm: Heard explosion, received SOS from TA [Telegrapher’s Assistant?] SS Frankmere.

Midnight: Calm and fine. SS Frankmere reports no water being made.

[Course and Distance made good: S80.5E, 180 miles + 96 Zig]

[Steaming Time 24 hours, Average speed 7.5 knots per hour]


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29 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 50.1, Long -9.7

1.0am: SS Frankmere reports “all well”.

3.0am: Light wind, overcast, clear, fine.

6.0am: Altered S70E.

8.0am: Similar weather, clear, fine.

9.0am: Resumed zigzag.

11.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine.

2.30pm: Submarine observed, destroyers dropped depth charges. Convoy turned 8 points N20E.

3.5pm: Reduced speed to 7 knots, returned to Course.

3.40pm: Speed 8 knots. Revs 48.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine.

4.15pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight seas, fine, clear weather.

10.0pm: Altered course S42E. Zig zag Continued throughout.

Midnight: Similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 188 miles + 32 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 50N, Long 7 15 W, East 90 miles]


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30 June 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 49.5, Long -5.6

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine, smooth. Zigzag continued.

4.12am: Position stellar observation Lat 49 47 N, Long 6 48 W.

6.0am: Altered course S31E. Bishop Rock Light House abeam 8 miles.

7.0am: Two British air ships paid visit.

9.30am: Ships of convoy bound to Brest parted company under destroyer escort, altered course N85E.

10.0am: Moderate to light wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather.

1.0pm: Another convoy passed to northward.

3.15pm: Lizard Light House abeam 19 miles. Reset log.

4.0pm: Sea plane visited convoy. Moderate wind, clear, fine.

4.30pm: Altered course 4 Points to Port to pass other Convoy.

5.0pm: Returned to Course again. Resumed Zigzag.

7.40pm: Eddystone Light House N20E Compass.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine.

9.0pm: Altered course N88E.

11.17pm: Start Point Light abeam 10 miles.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 177 miles + 24 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Downs Various 295 miles]

[Noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 59F]


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LOGS FOR JULY 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for July 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, apart from dates]


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1 July 1918

From Halifax NS on HMS

Lat 50.5, Long -1.2

[Position: 8.0am Approaching St Catherine’s Point IW [Isle of Wight], 8.0pm Approaching Dungeness]

0.15am: Berry Head Light abeam.

3.0am: Portland Light bore N48E compass. Air ship in attendance.

4.0am: Light wind, clear, fine, smooth. Zigzag continued.

10.30am: Detached ships in convoy for Spithead.

10.40am: Altered course S79E.

10.50am: St Catherine’s Light House bore N53E (Compass) 5 miles.

11.15am: Altered course S40E. 11.45am: Altered course S80E. Zigzag continued.

Noon: Calm and fine, hazy horizon.

pm: Zigzag continued. Air ship in attendance. Visited by sea plane.

3.15pm: Observed land in vicinity of Beachy Head. Calm and faint airs, smooth, hazy horizon.

4.5pm: Beachy Head Light House bore N63E (Compass).

5.40pm: Beachy Head Light House abeam 8 miles.

7.45pm: Altered course N54E. Ceased zigzag.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

8.30pm: Convoy formed in single line.

10.47pm: Dungeness Light Ship abeam 1 mile. Altered course N50E.

Midnight: Light wind, fine, slight haze.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 178 miles + 12]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Downs Various 117 miles]


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2 July 1918

From Halifax on HMS

Lat 51.5, Long 0.5 [very approximate estimate]

[Position: 8.0am Gull Light Ship, 8.0pm London]

0.35am: Passed Folkstone [Folkestone] Gate Course N66E.

1.48am: South Goodwin Light Ship abeam, arrived Downs.

[Dispersed Convoy at South Goodwin Light Vessel]

2.10am: Stop. 2.20am: Anchored in 13 fathoms, veered to 60 fathoms [chain]. Received Official visit.

[Anchored Downs. Anchor Bearings Compass: Ship’s Head SSW, South Goodwin Light Ship S5W, South Foreland Light House S47W, Deal Pier N40W]

4.0am: Calm, fine, clear.

5.0am: Pilot boarded.

[Clock advanced to summer time]

7.19am: Anchor aweigh, proceed in charge pilot. Courses and speed at orders.

7.31am: Gull Light Ship abeam.

8.0am: Light wind, fine.

8.50am: Tongue Light Ship abeam.

10.45am: Nore Light Ship abeam.

Noon: Moderate wind, dull, overcast.

0.30pm: Stop to change pilots.

1.10pm: Arrived Gravesend anchored, veered to 30 fathoms.

[Anchored Gravesend]

2.30pm: Ship swung to flood, helped by tug.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, overcast.

3.45pm: Anchor aweigh proceed towards dock in charge pilot, courses and speed as per orders.

5.50pm: Passed Greenwich.

6.0pm: Arrived off Surrey Commercial Dock. 6.10pm: Turned ship. 6.15pm: Anchored, veered to 30 fathoms waiting opening of Gates.

6.30pm: Anchor aweigh proceeded towards dock, tugs Sun IV and VI in attendance.

7.0pm: Entered lock. 7.20pm: Passed through.

7.45pm: Moored ship in berth Surrey Commercial Dock rang off engines.

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

11.0pm: Moderate wind throughout, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 117 miles + 4]

[Draft arriving London: 22’ 6” Forward, 24’ 6” Aft]

[Noon position: Gravesend]

[Coal Remaining: 375 tons]


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3 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind and fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Stevedores on board making discharging preparations.

9.0am: Commenced discharging at all hatches into lighters.

11.0am: Light wind throughout, clear, fine.

Noon: Work stopped for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed discharging as before.

pm: Leave granted to half the crew until 8 July.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

9.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

[Noon temperature 75F]


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4 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind and fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo from all hatches with all dispatch.

am: Crew employed as required.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day.

10.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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5 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo at all hatches.

am: Work of repairs and painting ship proceeding with all dispatch. Crew employed as required.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed discharging as before, painting and other work proceeding.

4.0pm: Light wind, fine, overcast.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day at No 1, 2, 4.

6.0pm: All cargo work ceased for day, hatches secured.

7.0pm: All work ceased for day.

10.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather throughout.


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6 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light winds, clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo at all hatches, repairs proceeding and painting ship.

am: When discharging at No 2 hatch, sight bracket in starboard howitzer damaged by cargo fall catching it, removed bracket on shore for repairs. Crew employed as required. Coils of old rope left the ship returned to store.

Noon: All work ceased for day. Moved ship 150 feet astern.

4.0pm: Light wind, cloudy, fine, clear weather throughout.


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7 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, cloudy, fine, clear weather.

am: No unnecessary work done this day Sunday.

Noon: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Light wind and clear, fine weather.

10.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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8 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am; Light wind, cloudy, fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo at all hatches, painting ship, repairs and preparing for coaling.

8.0am: Similar weather.

am: Receiving fresh water. Commenced coaling. Ship moved from wharf to allow dummy [?] inside.

2.0pm: Shifted bow out to allow SS Italia alongside [there were several ships of this name at this date].

5.0pm: Ceased Coaling.

6.0pm: Light wind, cloudy at times.

7.0pm: All work ceased for day. Cargo out at No 4.

9.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Coal Remaining: 323 tons]


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9 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Fresh breeze, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharging, also repair work, painting ship and coaling continued on both sides.

am: Receiving fresh water.

11.0am: Similar weather.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, fine rain, cloudy, bright at times.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

7.0pm: All work ceased for day.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, clear.

[Noon temperature 75F]


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10 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, dull, cloudy.

6.0am: Heavy rain.

7.0am: Resumed discharging, repair work and painting ship.

9.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, frequent intervals rain.

pm: No coaling done this day.

5.30pm: 14 New hands joined ship.

7.0pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Light wind, dull, overcast, rain at times.


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11 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, cloudy, much rain.

7.0am: Repair work and painting ship resumed.

9.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, intervals of heavy rain.

10.30am: Resumed discharging at No 3. Crew employed as required.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work at repairs and painting ship. Unmoored and shifted ship with two tugs to Lay By Wharf near locks.

2.0pm: Ship moored. No coaling done this day.

5.0pm: Finished discharging cargo.

7.0pm: Finished work for day.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, frequent showers, clear weather.

[Noon temperature 56F]


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12 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, frequent showers, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed repair work and painting ship. Breasted ship off to allow Coal lighters inside.

8.0am: Resumed coaling both sides. Receiving stores etc.

11.0am: Moderate wind, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy with showers.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling.

7.0pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Light wind, passing clouds, clear, fine weather.

[Provisions received: Sausages 250 lbs, Vegetables 5380 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 298 tons]


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13 July 1918

At London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0

[Surrey Commercial Dock]

am: Summer time.

2.0am: Light wind, cloudy, clear.

8.0am: Resumed coaling, painting ship and repairs.

10.0am: Light wind with frequent intervals of rain.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

3.0pm: Finished coaling.

4.5pm: Cast off from berth, up anchor.

4.20pm: Entered lock assisted by tugs Sun IV and V. Pilot in charge. Light wind, fine.

5.10pm: Passed into River, turned ship and proceeded.

5.50pm: Cast off tugs. Courses and speed at pilot’s orders.

7.25pm: Changed pilots at Gravesend and proceeded.

7.43pm: Pass Examination vessel. Light wind, fine, cloudy weather.

8.25pm: Stop for examination vessel. 8.35pm: Proceeded, engines and Courses to pilot’s orders.

8.50pm: Nore Light Ship signalled.

9.36pm: Stop. 9.45pm: Anchored Black Deep, starboard anchor veered to 45 fathoms chain in 12 fathoms water.

[Anchor bearings: Black deep Buoy S9W, North Knob N57W, Mallin [?] Light House N10W, Ship’s Head SWxW0.5W]

11.0pm: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine, clear.

[Draught leaving London: 18’ 6” Forward, 24’ 0” Aft]

[Coal Remaining: 1097 tons]


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14 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.7, Long 0.1

am: Summer time.

2.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

4.55am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded full speed.

5.50am: Tongue Light Ship abeam.

7.16am: Slow to speak examination vessel and proceed full speed. Courses various.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight sea, fine, clear.

8.15am: Passed Dover.

[Departure taken from Dover 8.15 am ST [Summer Time], 13 days, 19 hours 15 minutes GMT]

8.36am: Passed through Folkstone [Folkestone] Gate, streamed log.

9.30am: Dungeness Light Ship abeam. Log reset.

11.3am: Royal Sovereign Shoal Light Ship abeam 1 mile.

11.36am: Beachy Head Light House abeam 1.5 miles. Log 30.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight sea, hazy, with fine rain.

0.50pm: Course S79W.

2.0pm: Observed Owers Light Ship, altered course S72W.

2.30pm: Owers Light Ship abeam 1 mile, altered course N60W. Log in.

2.40pm: Courses various.

3.15pm: Nab Light Ship abeam.

3.35pm: Stop off St Helens I of W [Isle of Wight]. Received official visit and instructions.

3.55pm: Proceed full speed. Moderate wind, fine, intervals of misty rain.

4.8pm: Passed inner Guard ship and boom defences at reduced speed.

4.54pm: Passed outer defences.

6.45pm: Passed Anvil Point, Courses various.

7.0pm: Passed St Albans Point.

7.30pm: Shambles.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, cloudy.

7.58pm: Reduced speed. 8.12pm: Arrived Weymouth Roads, stop and anchored in 8 fathoms, veered to 45 fathoms.

9.50pm: Received official visit.

[Anchored Weymouth Roads. Anchor Bearings: Nothe Fort S59W True, East Breakwater Battery S3W True, Ship’s Head SW Compass]

10.0pm: Moderate wind, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 55 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Weymouth Various 108 miles]

[Steaming time from Dover 3 hours 45 minutes, Average Speed 15 Knots per hour, Stop Black Deep 7 hours 10 minutes -1 hour for Summer Time]

[Coal Remaining: 1044 tons]

[Noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 61F]


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15 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.2, Long -3.9 [estimated]

[Anchored Weymouth]

am: Summer time.

2.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine, hazy.

4.40am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded, courses and speed as per pilot’s orders.

5.30am: Portland Bill abeam, streamed log.

6.45am: Fog. Reduced speed.

8.0am: Light wind and thick weather.

8.28am: Fog cleared, full speed.

8.57am: Straight Point abeam. Log 35.

9.30am: Fog, reduced speed. 9.50 Cleared, full speed.

11.12am: Start Point Light House abeam 1 mile. Log 65.

Noon: Bolt Tail abeam 1 mile. Light wind, slight sea, intervals of mist, overcast.

1.0pm: Plymouth Breakwater Light House abeam, pilot boarded.

1.20pm: Changed pilots, proceeded to Devonport.

2.25pm: Ship moored at Keyham wharf.

[Devonport]

4.0pm: Light wind, and overcast, intervals of misty rain. Making Coaling preparations.

8.0pm: Coaling continued throughout the night. Light wind, heavily overcast, continuous rain.

[Course and Distance made good: To Weymouth Various 108 miles, To Plymouth 94 miles]

[Steaming time to Weymouth 7 hours 52 minutes, Steaming time to Plymouth 8 hours 20 minutes, Average speed 12.5 knots per hour]

[Coal Remaining: 1752 tons]


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16 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.3, Long -4.2 [estimated]

[Devonport]

2.0am: Light wind, much rain. Coaling proceeding with all dispatch.

10.0am: Stopped Coaling.

10.25am: Cast off from wharf and proceeded in charge of pilot and assisted by tug. 11.0am: Cast off tug.

11.30am: Arrived Plymouth Sound, waiting departure of convoy.

11.40am: Passed Breakwater Light House, disembarked pilot, proceeded with Convoy, destroyer escort. Moderate wind and sea, misty weather.

0.30pm: Courses and speed various forming convoy.

1.50pm: Eddystone Light House N5E, compass, 1.75 miles, streamed log. Course set S58W.

2.33pm: Altered course S63W. Revs 52.

4.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

5.0pm: Commence zigzag.

6.0pm: Clock to GMT back 1 hour.

6.20pm: Turned ship eight points to port.

6.40pm: Revs 45. Exercising convoy.

6.45pm: Turned ship eight points to starboard. Revs 51.

6.50pm: Resumed course. 7.20pm: Altered course N79W. Log 56.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, fine, cloudy.

10.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, overcast with rain, clear.

[Number on sick list: 18]


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17 July 1918

From London

Lat 49.3, Long -8.8

2.0am: Light wind and slight sea, heavily overcast, much rain.

5.0am: Resumed zigzag.

8.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather. Crew employed as required.

am: Zig zag continued.

Noon: Similar weather.

1.0pm: Ceased zigzag, signalling orders to convoy.

3.0pm: Resumed zigzag.

4.0pm: Light wind, overcast, clear, fine.

7.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, overcast with rain squalls occasionally.

9.0pm: Ceased zigzag.

11.15pm: Altered course S88W.

Midnight: Fresh wind, moderate sea, overcast with rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 208 miles + 5]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 8 N, Long 11 18 W, S83W, 97 miles]

[Steaming time 25 hours 20 minutes, Average speed 8.5 knots per hour]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Noon temperature 61F, sea temperature 62F]


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18 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 48.5, Long -13.8

0.45am: Destroyer escort left. Lat 49 1 N, Long 11 28 W.

1.30am: Rain ceased, cleared up.

3.44am: Lat Polaris 48 51 N.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather, lightning to Westward. Resumed zigzag.

4.10am: Position by stellar observation Lat 48 50 N, Long 12 9 W.

5.30am: Heavy rain squall.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear. Zigzag continuously.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

2.0pm: Zigzag continuously across head of convoy.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

7.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather. Zig zag continuously.

9.30pm: Altered course S68W.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, slight sea, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 203 miles + 60 Zigzag]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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19 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 46.5, Long -17.9 [DR as Sun obscured]

2.0am: Zig zag continuously.

3.0am: Light wind, clear and fine.

4.56am: Position Stellar observation 47 11 N, Long 16 46 W.

8.0am: Light wind, cloudy, clear.

10.0am: Similar weather.

11.0am: American Convoy (4 ships) passed west.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy weather.

7.0pm: Zigzag continued. Moderate wind and sea, fine.

9.30pm: Position Stellar observation 45 31 N, 19 21 W. French SS Malta dismissed from Convoy.

10.0pm: Altered course N82W. Zigzag continuously.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 205 miles + 96 Zig]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average Speed 8.5 knots per hour]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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20 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 44.8, Long -22.3

2.0am: Zig zag continuously.

3.0am: Fresh breeze, moderate sea, clear, fine weather.

5.0am: Convoy resumed zigzag.

5.12am: Position stellar observation Lat 45 9 N, Long 21 3 W.

7.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, clear.

10.0am: Similar weather throughout, passing clouds.

3.0pm: Fresh breeze, moderate sea, clear, fine.

4.20pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast.

10.0pm: Ceased zigzag, altered course N69W.

Midnight: Fresh wind, overcast with rain, rough sea.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 213 miles + 96 Zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 43 40 N, Long 32 0 W, S81W, 421 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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21 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 44.2, Long -27.8

2.15am: Full speed. Convoy dispersed, altered course N61W.

3.0am: Strong wind, heavy continuous rain, thunder and vivid lightning, high sea, shipping sprays.

4.0am: Altered course N79W.

6.0am: Clock back 60 minutes.

7.0am: Resumed zigzag.

8.0am: Strong wind, rough choppy sea, squally with rain.

9.30am: Divine service held in ward room.

11.0am: Zigzag continued. Clock back 42 minutes.

Noon: Wind and sea moderating.

0.42pm: Log 9 Reset.

2.0pm: Clock back 42 [minutes] ATS [Apparent Time at Ship].

4.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, constant rain.

7.0pm: Strong wind, rough rising sea, misty rain.

8.0pm: Ceased zigzag.

11.0pm: Strong wind and high head sea, ship pitching heavily, shipping water, overcast, continuous rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 252 miles + 48 Zigzag]

[Steaming time 25 hours 12 minutes, Average speed 10.0 knots per hour]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Wind force 5 or 6 all day, south westerly until early pm, then westerly, then north westerly in pm, sea state rough or very rough all day, noon air and sea temperature 67F]


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22 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 42.5, Long -34.4

1.0am: Strong wind and high head sea, pitching heavily at times and shipping much water forward, overcast, intervals of misty rain.

6.0am: Altered course S81W.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast with intervals of rain, ship pitching.

10.4am: Lat ex Meridian Venus 42 47 N.

11.0am: Moderate wind and high head swell, ship pitching, cloudy and clear.

2.0pm: Light wind, fine clear weather, ship pitching to high head swell, clear fine weather.

7.0pm: Light wind, head swell, cloudy, some light showers.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, fine, intervals of rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 310 miles + 15 zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 39 40 N, [Long] 40 0 W, S56W, 303 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 39.6, Long -40.5

2.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, frequent rain squalls, overcast.

6.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, cloudy weather.

9.47am: Lat ex Meridian Venus 39 48 N.

11.0am: Fresh wind and rough head sea, ship pitching, cloudy, clear, fine. Altered course N69W.

Noon: Streamed second Log.

2.0pm: Fresh wind, passing clouds, rough sea, clear, fine.

6.0pm: Altered course N67W.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, clear, cloudy.

11.0am: Light variable wind, smooth, fine, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 324 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 24 minutes, Average Speed 13.3 knots per hour]


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24 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 39.2, Long -47.8

2.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth sea, fine, clear weather throughout.

2.0pm: Moderate wind and smooth, fine, clear weather.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, overcast.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, passing showers, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S86W, 338 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 38 50 W, Long 65 0 W, S88W, 805 miles]

[Noon temperature 70F, sea temperature 74F]


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25 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 39.0, Long -54.4

3.0am: Fresh breeze, fine, clear, smooth.

4.8am: Position stellar observation Lat 39 4 N, Long 52 2.5 W.

7.0am: Fresh breeze, clear, cloudy weather, smooth, light rain at times.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

8.0pm: Lat Polaris 39 03 N, Long by E and W Stars 56 44 W.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S87.5W, 308 miles]


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26 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 39.0, Long -61.7

2.0am: Light wind, smooth, cloudless sky, clear, very fine.

4.0am: Position Stellar observation Lat 38 53 N, Long 59 8 W.

8.0am: Light winds, clear, fine, smooth sea.

0.10pm: Altered course N79W.

3.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, smooth, fine, clear.

7.0pm: Light variable winds, smooth, fine, clear weather.

8.0pm: Resumed zig zag.

11.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: West 340 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours 29 minutes, Average Speed 13.9 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 75F, sea temperature 82F]


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27 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 38.9, Long -68.6

1.0am: Zig zag continuously.

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine, smooth.

4.0am: Position stellar observation Lat 38 55 N, Long 66 14 W.

6.0am: Ceased zigzag.

8.0am: Light variable winds, fine, smooth.

10.50am: Resumed zigzag.

11.0am: Faint variable winds, smooth, fine.

Noon: SS Melita passed west.

0.30pm: Passed SS San Urbani (oiler) [the identity of this ship is mysterious, an SS San Urbano sank the year before and one might expect the ship to be listed here] bound West.

1.0pm: Altered course N71W. Zig Zag.

3.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

4.0pm: Exercised crew at boat drill.

6.0pm: Altered course N49W.

7.45pm: Position stellar observation Lat 39 16 N, Long 70 44 W.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine, smooth.

9.0pm: Stopped to put paravanes out.

10.0pm: Proceeded full speed.

11.0pm: Zigzag proceeding.

Midnight: Light wind, clear, fine, slight sea.

[Course and Distance made good: S88W, 327 miles + 19 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 38 56 N, Long 71 8 W, N88W, 117 miles]


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28 July 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0 [estimated]

2.0am: Zigzag continuously.

3.0am: Light wind, clear, fine, smooth.

4.0am: Altered course N58W.

7.0am: Similar weather.

8.0am: Light wind, hazy, taking frequent soundings.

9.0am: Observed land.

10.2am: Ambrose Light Ship abeam.

10.6am: Stop to embark pilot. 10.10am: Proceeded Course and speed to pilot’s orders.

11.0am: Fort Hamilton.

11.10am: Passed Guard ship.

11.30am: Dock pilot on board.

11.40am: Statue of Liberty.

[Draught arriving New York: 18’ 3” Forward, 21’ 9” Aft]

Noon: Off dock. Light wind, clear, fine.

0.45pm: Moored ship alongside Pier 64.

[Pier 64]

2.0pm: Leave granted to crew.

pm: No unnecessary work done this day [it being a Sunday].

6.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, fine.

11.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 272 miles + 41 Zig]

[Coal Remaining: 1071 tons]

[Noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 75F]


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29 July 1918

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 64]

2.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Stevedores on board making cargo preparations.

11.0am: Similar weather.

1.0pm: Commenced receiving cargo at No 1, 2, 4 [holds or hatches] from lighters.

3.0pm: Rigging coaling gear.

4.0pm: Discharging ballast at No 3 into lighters.

6.0pm: Ceased work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed work as before also trimming coal in bunker.

10.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day, secured hatches.

11.0pm: Discharge ballast continued throughout the night.

Midnight: Moderate wind, clear, fine.


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30 July 1918

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 64]

0.30am: Finished discharging ballast. Ceased work.

2.0am: Light wind and dark gloomy weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at all hatches.

8.0am: Commenced coaling ship from lighters.

11.0am: Light wind and overcast, fine.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

4.0pm: Light wind and constant rain, dark gloomy weather.

6.0pm: Ceased Coaling and cargo work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Put on hatches owning to heavy continuous rain. Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Heavy rain, thunder and lightning.

[Coal Remaining: 1305 tons]


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31 July 1918

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 64]

3.0am: Rain Ceased.

4.0am: Light wind, dull gloomy weather.

7.0am: Resumed cargo receiving as before.

am: Unrigged coaling gear, Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Light wind, overcast.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before with all dispatch.

3.0pm: Light wind, overcast, rain.

6.0pm: Ceased work for meal.

7.0pm: Resumed work as before.

10.0pm: Ceased work for day at hatches No 1, 4. Continued working at Nos 2, 3.

11.0pm: Light wind, drizzling rain.

Midnight: Ceased work for meal hour.


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for August 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed for Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before except:]

Thermometers for Air Temperature

Position in Ship: On bridge.

Whether in screen: Yes.

Maker and No: Hughes and Son London, 569203 Dry, 569204 Wet


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1 August 1918

At New York USA

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 64]

1.0am: Receiving cargo at hatches Nos 2, 3 with all dispatch.

5.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

6.0am: Ceased work for meal hour.

7.0am: Resumed cargo work as before.

am: Crew employed as required. Receiving cargo at all hatches. Similar weather.

Noon: Stopped work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

3.30pm: No 1 hold full, secured hatches.

5.0pm: Light wind, fine.

6.0pm: Ceased work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo at Nos 2, 3 holds.

9.0pm: Cargo work proceeding throughout the night.

11.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

Midnight: Ceased work for meal hour.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 7728 lbs, Vegetables 4260 lbs]


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2 August 1918

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 64]

1.0am: Resumed work at Nos 2, 3.

4.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

6.0am: Ceased work for meal hour.

7.0am: Resumed work at No 2, 3, 4.

9.30am: Finished loading at No 4.

11.45am: Finished loading at No 2.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work at No 3.

2.15pm: Finished loading, all hatches on.

4.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

pm: Received 7 Bags and 5 Packets mails for Norfolk, Va [Virginia].

9.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 86F]


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3 August 1918

From New York on HMS

Lat 40.4, Long -73.9 [very rough estimate]

3.0am: Calm and faint variable wind, clear, fine, weather.

8.6: Cast off from berth and proceeded in charge of pilot and assisted by tug.

8.10am: Cleared pier, let go tug, turned ship, proceeded down River.

8.40am: Passed Battery Point.

10.20am: Arrived off Ambrose Light Ship. Stop, disembarked pilot, put out paravanes.

10.55am: Full speed, proceed with destroyer escort.

11.7am: ST Ambrose Light Ship 1.5 miles, depart, set course S7W, streamed log.

Noon: Light variable winds, smooth, clear, fine weather.

0.10pm: Altered course S35W.

1.10pm: Altered course S15W, Sea Girt Light House abeam 5.5 miles, Log 22.

2.40pm: Observed Barnegat buoy, altered course S67W.

3.0pm: Barnegat Light House abeam 4 miles altered S31W.

3.20pm: Destroyer escort left, relieved by two submarine catchers. Light wind, fine, clear, aeroplanes frequently in company.

6.25pm: NE Light Ship abeam 4 miles.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

8.22pm: Five fathom bank Light Ship abeam 4 miles.

10.15pm: Fenwick Shoal Light Ship abeam 4 miles, altered course S28W.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Departure Ambrose Light Ship 11.7am ST [Standard Time or Summer Time] 3 days, 3 hours, 7 minutes GMT]

[Draught leaving New York 25’ 6” Forward, 27’ 6” Aft]

[Noon temperature 90F, sea temperature 72F]


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4 August 1918

From New York and at Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3 [estimated]

0.54am: Winter Quarter Shoal Light abeam 2 miles, altered course S43W.

3.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather, smooth sea.

6.0am: Cape Charles Light Ship abeam.

7.0am: Reduced speed to take in paravanes, found starboard Otter badly damaged, shark entangled in port one.

7.20am: Paravanes on board.

7.25am: Cape Henry Light House abeam, embarked pilot, courses and speed to pilot’s orders.

10.27am: Stopped and anchored in Hampton Roads veered to 45 fathoms in 13 fathoms water.

[Hampton Roads Anchor Bearings: Old Point Comfort N53E Compass, Fort Conham [?] S79E Compass, Ship’s Head WSW]

Noon: Light wind, fine, clear.

Draught arriving Hampton Roads: Forward 25’ 4”, Aft 27’ 3”.

3.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

7.0pm: Anchor lights exhibited at sunset.

8.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 246 miles]

[Steaming time 20 hours 18 minutes, Average Speed 12.1 Knots per hour]


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5 August 1918

From New York, Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

[Anchored Hampton Roads]

3.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

10.30am: Launch of HMS Ceasar [Caesar] alongside with six men for passage home.

Noon: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

6.0pm: Delivered mails.

7.0pm: Anchor lamps exhibited at sunset.

11.0pm: Gentle breeze, clear, fine.


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6 August 1918

From New York at and from Hampton Roads

Lat 36.9, Long -75.7

[Anchored Hampton Roads]

3.0am: Light wind, clear and fine.

6.0am: Crew making sea preparations.

9.34am: Anchor aweigh proceeded in charge of pilot.

[Draught leaving Hampton Roads 25’ 5” Forward, 27’ 2” Aft]

9.55am: Passed Old Point Comfort. Clock back to ATS [Apparent Time at Ship] (1 hour 6 minutes).

10.30am: Stop to disembark pilot.

10.35am: Cape Henry Light House abeam 1.5 miles.

[Departure 10.35am ATS, 6 days, 3 hours 41 minutes GMT]

11.15am: CB2 Buoy abeam, streamed log, Destroyer escort. Set course S89E. Proceeding dead slow to await late ships of convoy.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

0.30pm: Slow, waiting for late ships of convoy.

1.50pm: Full speed, turned ship to westward to round up late ships.

2.30pm: Spoke SS Jason [there were several ships of this name at the time], turned ship to rejoin convoy.

4.0pm: Took up station ahead Commodore ship, set course S89E, Revs 48. Light wind, smooth, clear, fine, occasional visits from aircraft.

7.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear

7.10pm: Altered course S69E.

10.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 17 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 36 56 N, Long 74 36 W, N86E, 53 miles]

[Noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 79F]


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7 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 36.6, Long -72.0

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather, smooth.

8.0am: Altered course S84E.

9.0am: Calm and fine, faint variable wind.

10.0am: Commenced zigzag.

11.50am: Ceased zigzag.

Noon: Similar weather.

2.2pm: Observed gun fire from ship of convoy astern, action quarters.

2.54pm: Altered course S29E. 3.10pm: Altered course S4W, dismiss action quarters, speed to Captain’s orders.

4.0pm: Light wind, fine. Courses and speed various manoeuvering round convoy signalling instructions.

6.40pm: Set course S83E, proceed at 48 revs.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine weather.

11.0pm: Overcast, similar weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 184 miles + 2 zig zag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 37 22 N, 50 0 W, N87E, 1058 miles]


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8 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 36.4, Long -67.6

1.0am: Clock on 16 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, clear, fine, smooth.

4.55am: Resumed Zig zag, increased speed to 73 revs.

8.0am: Ceased Zig zag, reduced revs to 48.

11.0am: Full speed, manoeuvering round convoy, signalling.

Noon: Light wind, fine, smooth.

3.0pm: Light wind, hazy horizon, fine, smooth.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 229 miles + 9 Zigzag]

[Steaming time 23 hours 42 minutes, Average Speed 9.7 knots per hour]


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9 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 36.7, Long -63.7

2.0am: Clock on 18 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Similar weather throughout.

3.0pm: Light following wind. Smooth, fine, clear weather.

4.35pm: Increased speed to Communicate with SS Cape Henry.

5.0pm: Reduced speed signalling to same.

6.0pm: SS Cape Henry in position in Convoy. Returned to our station ahead of Commodore Ship, proceed at 42 Revs.

9.0pm: Moderate following wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N84E, 190 miles]


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10 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 36.8, Long -59.4

1.0am: Clock on 17 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, hazy horizon.

10.0am: Zigzag.

10.50am: Ceased zigzag.

11.0am: Moderate following wind and sea, cloudy, fine.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, fine.

4.15pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

6.50pm: Practice Convoy in fog signals.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and rough sea, fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N89E, 204 miles + 1]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 37 22 N, Long 50 0 W, N86E, 453 miles]


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11 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 37.0, Long -56.1

2.0am: Clock on 17 minutes.

3.0am: Fresh breeze, lightning, slight squalls, rough sea, clear.

7.0am: Moderate wind and sea, light rain squalls.

10.0am: SS passed west.

10.45am: Divine Service held in ward room.

11.0am: Fresh breeze, high head swell, ship pitching, clear weather.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, clear, fine, ship pitching to high head swell.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

11.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, clear, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N86.5E, 162 miles]

[Noon temperature 76F, sea temperature 78F]


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12 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 37.3, Long -52.8

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine weather.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Similar weather.

9.25am: Reduced speed, signalling to Convoy passing down lines.

11.15am: Returned to station ahead of Commodore. Revs 42.

Noon: Light wind, slight head swell, cloudy.

2.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather, head swell.

5.0pm: Lat 37 25 N, Long 52 4 W. Altered course N85E. SS Hambleton Range [listed here], SS Pythia [possibly this ship, which had a number of names] and SS Nicolo II dismissed from Convoy.

8.0pm: Light to moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N83E, 159 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 47 minutes, Average Speed 6.7 knots per hour]


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13 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 38.5, Long -49.3

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, fine, slight showers.

5.12am: Position stellar observation Lat 38 5 N, Long 50 16 W.

10.0am: Exercised Convoy in turning.

10.45am: Finished exercise.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, fine weather.

0.50pm: Altered course N81E.

1.45pm: SS Glen White not under command, fell out of station.

3.45pm: Returned to station. Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

11.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 183 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 51 0 N, Long 22 0 W, N48E, 1370 miles]


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14 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 40.2, Long -45.7

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, moderate sea, clear, fine weather.

8.0am: Similar weather.

10.0am: Commence Zigzag.

10.45am: Ceased zigzag.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

5.50pm: Passed a buoy to starboard.

7.15pm: Exercised convoy at turning by signal 8 points to Port and Starboard.

7.35pm: Finished exercise, proceeded as before.

9.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather throughout, slight sea.

[Course and Distance made good: N60E, 194 miles]


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15 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 42.3, Long -42.5

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine weather.

9.0am: Exercised convoy at fog signals.

11.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

3.0pm: Moderate following wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

4.50pm: Reduced speed to signal to convoy, manoeuvering ship.

5.20pm: Returned to station ahead Commodore ship.

7.40pm: Position Stellar observation Lat 42 55 N, Long 41 9 W.

10.0pm: Altered course N76E.

11.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, clear, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N48E, 194 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 47 minutes, Average Speed 8.2 knots per hour]


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16 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 44.2, Long -38.9

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, overcast, clear, fine.

9.30am: General Quarters.

10.0am: Commenced zigzag.

11.50am: Ceased zigzag.

Noon: Light wind, slight sea, cloudy.

3.0pm: Light wind, moderate sea, cloudy, fine, hazy horizon.

5.20pm: Dense fog, streamed fog buoy, commenced using Fog signal.

8.0pm: Light wind, moderate sea, dense fog throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N53E, 194 miles + 1 Zigzag]


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17 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 46.0, Long -35.5 [Long DR as Sun obscured]

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, slight sea, dense fog. Fog signals made at fixed intervals by all convoy.

10.0am: Similar weather throughout.

Noon: Fog clearing. Light wind, clear, fine.

0.15pm: Altered course N85E.

2.0pm: SS St Louis dropped out of convoy, not under control. SS Mydrecht returned to convoy.

4.0pm: Moderate following wind, clear, cloudy.

5.0pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

7.25pm: Set in dense fog.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, foggy.

11.0pm: Light wind, thick drizzling rain.

[Course and Distance made good: N54.5E, 180 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 51 0 N, Long 22 0 W, N55.5E, 613 miles]

[Noon temperature 70F, sea temperature 62F]


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18 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 47.5, Long -31.6 [DR as Sun Obscured]

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind and misty rain, slight sea, overcast.

4.45am: Dense fog, fog signals in use.

am: No unnecessary work done this day [it being a Sunday].

9.0am: Light wind, foggy weather, partially clear intervals.

11.0am: Divine Service held in wardroom.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, intervals of thick drizzling rain.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and slight sea, overcast with intervals of misty rain.

[Course and Distance made good: N59E, 183 miles]


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19 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.0, Long -27.8

1.0am: Clocks on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate following wind and sea, intervals of misty rain.

4.35am: Increased speed, commenced zig zag.

5.25am: Reduced speed, ceased zig zag owing to hazy weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, hazy weather.

9.27am: Increased speed, resumed Zig zag.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea. Zigzag continuously, overcast, clear.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, shipping sprays, zigzag continued, clear weather.

5.20pm: Reduced speed and ceased Zigzag of convoy.

6.10pm: In position ahead of Commodore ship.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea and misty rain.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, heavily overcast, continuous heavy rain.

[Course and Distance made good: N61E, 173 miles + 14]


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20 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 50.3, Long -23.8

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

2.0am: Continuous heavy rain.

3.0am: Light wind and moderate sea, much rain, overcast, clear.

5.10am: Increased speed and resumed Zigzag.

8.0am: Light wind, fine, smooth, zig zag proceeding.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine, overcast. Zig zag continuously.

4.0pm: Funeral taking place on board SS “Musketeer”.

7.45pm: Reduced speed. Ceased Zig Zag.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, clear. Altered course S77E.

10.0pm: Clock on 30 minutes.

11.0pm: Light breeze, smooth, clear, fine weather, cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: N61.5E, 175 miles + 32 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 51 N, Long 22 W, N58E, 83 miles]

[Noon air and sea temperature 58F]


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21 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 50.8, Long -19.8 [DR as Sun Obscured]

1.0am: Clock on 33 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine, clear, smooth sea.

5.20am: Increased speed. Resumed Zigzag.

6.0am: Crew employed as required. Clock on 33 minutes GMT.

7.0am: Altered course S57E.

8.0am: Moderate increasing wind and sea, overcast.

10.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, heavy rain and squally.

10.30am: Ceased zigzag steaming across front of convoy signalling.

Noon: Fresh wind, squally, rough sea, thick rain.

3.0pm: Strong wind and rough choppy sea, intervals of thick rain.

4.0pm: Cleared up. 4.5pm: Altered course S60E.

7.0pm: Strong wind and high sea, squally, continuous thick rain.

10.0pm: Much rain.

11.0pm: Wind and sea moderating and weather clearing generally.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 158 miles + 87]

[Steaming time 22 hours 20 minutes, Average speed 7.0 knots per hour]


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22 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 50.5, Long -15.7

3.0am: Rain ceased. Moderate wind and sea, overcast, clear weather.

4.5am: Increased speed. Resumed Zigzag.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear.

10.0am: Similar weather, zigzag continued. Fine clear weather.

2.0pm: Zigzag continuously.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

6.25pm: Observed smoke of Destroyer escort, approached from eastward.

6.40pm: Destroyer escort joined Convoy (6 Destroyers USA, 1 Sloop British). Convoy ceased zigzag, reduced speed to take up position as leader No. 4 Column. Received sealed orders from Senior Officer Destroyer escort.

[Lat 50 25 N, Long 14 24 W: destroyers joined convoy]

8.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear, smooth sea. Resumed Zigzag.

11.0pm: Light variable winds, fine, clear weather, smooth sea.

[Course and Distance made good: S83E, 160 miles + 56]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 50 15 N, Long 13 30 W, S80E, 84 miles]


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23 August 1918

From Hampton Roads USA on HMS

Lat 50.1, Long -11.1

1.0am: Zigzag continuously.

2.0am: Light variable wind, smooth, fine, clear weather.

9.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear weather. Zigzag continued.

2.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, smooth, clear, fine weather.

5.0pm: Zigzag continued.

6.0pm: Calm and faint winds, fine, clear.

9.0pm: Zigzag continuously.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S82E, 178 miles + 49 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 38 N, Long 6 30 W, S81E, 179 miles]


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24 August 1918

From Hampton Roads USA on HMS

Lat 49.8, Long -5.7

1.0am: Zigzag continuously.

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, smooth.

5.45am: Observed Bishops Rock Light House.

7.40am: Sighted British destroyers.

8.0am: Bishop Rock Light House bearing compass N43E. Six British destroyers arrived to relieve USA destroyer escort. Received sealed orders from Senior Officer British destroyers.

[8.0am: Lat 49 42 N, 6 30 W, British destroyer escort arrived]

8.30am: Ten ships of convoy left for French ports escorted by USA destroyers.

[8.30am: Lat 49 42 N, Long 6 24 W 10 Ships left convoy for French ports]

8.45am: Altered course S77E.

11.30am: Wolf Rock Light House bearing Compass N19E 10 miles. Zigzag continued.

Noon: Light variable winds, fine, smooth.

0.30pm: Air ship in Company, occasional visits from sea planes.

3.0pm: Lizard Light House abeam 9 miles. Another convoy passed west.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

7.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine. clear.

7.15pm: Altered course N83E.

9.0pm: Zigzag Continued throughout.

10.18pm: Start Point Light abeam 17 miles distant.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S85E, 208 miles + 11 Zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 50 N, 4 0 W, N86E, 67 miles]

[Noon temperature 72F, sea temperature 64F]


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25 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 50.5, Long -0.6

3.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear. Zigzag continued throughout.

7.55am: Anvil Point abeam 16 [miles] distant.

9.40am: St Catherine’s Point Light House bearing N63E Compass, altered course S71E. Portsmouth Flotilla arrived (3 Patrol boats), 6 ships for Spithead left convoy in their charge.

10.40am: Altered course S34E. Airship and aeroplanes frequently in Company. Divine service held in ward room.

11.43am: Owers Light Ship abeam 8 [miles] distant.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear weather.

2.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

3.30pm: Beachy Head N13E (Compass), altered course N64E.

4.0pm: Another convoy passed west.

4.25pm: Beachey [Beachy] Head abeam 9 miles.

5.15pm: Destroyer fired depth charges. General Quarters, engines as required.

5.20pm: Resumed as before.

6.35pm: Form convoy in single line ahead. Light wind, some rain.

8.15pm: Passed Dungeness Light Ship. Fresh breeze, overcast, showers.

10.0pm: Passed through Folkstone [Folkestone] Gate, proceeded full speed, altered course N63E.

10.50pm: Reduced speed. 10.57pm: Slow. Passed South Goodwin Light Ship.

11.3pm: Stop, arrived Downs.

11.28pm: Let go port anchor in 13.5 fathoms, veered to 60 fathoms chain. Moderate wind, cloudy, fine, passing showers.

[Arrived Downs 25 days, 11 hours 28 minutes GMT]

[Anchored Downs. Anchor Bearings: Fork Buoy S14E (Compass), South Goodwin Light Ship N30E (Compass), Ship’s Head WSW]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 201 miles + 12 Zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Downs, Various 92 miles]


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26 August 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS or at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.9 [estimated]

3.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Pilot boarded.

6.0am: Clock on 1 hour to ST [Summer Time].

8.15am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded, courses and speed to Pilot’s orders.

10.15am: Passed Tongue Light Ship.

10.55am: Pass Edinburgh Light Ship. Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy with frequent rain squalls.

Noon: Passed Nore Light Ship.

1.15pm: Arrived Gravesend, changed pilots. 1.20pm: Proceeded as before.

3.0pm: Arrived off Albert Dock entrance, two tugs Sun and Sun IV in attendance.

[Draught arriving London: 23’ 6” Forward, 25’ 9” Aft]

3.15pm: Entered lock and made fast.

4.5pm: Passed out of locks, dock pilot in charge, assisted by two tugs, Beverley [listed here] and Sun VI.

4.45pm: Entered Victoria Dock [Royal Victoria Dock]. 5.20pm: Ship moored at No 5 berth.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and frequent showers, dull, overcast.

Midnight: Moderate wind, overcast, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: To Downs, Various 92 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 538 tons]


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27 August 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0 [estimated]

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Light wind and clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Commenced discharging cargo at all hatches.

9.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, cloudy, some rain.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed discharge as before.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

8.0pm: Light wind, cloudy with passing showers.

[Noon temperature 62F]


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28 August 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, cloudy weather with intervals of rain.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo from all holds.

9.30am: Commence filling FW [Fresh Water] tanks.

10.30am: Commence coaling ship.

11.0am: Light wind, overcast, showery.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

4.50pm: Ceased coaling for the day.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

6.0pm: 5 Naval ratings joined ship.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather.


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29 August 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, fine, clear.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo. Coaling ship and men from Fletchers [Fletcher Son and Fearnall - details included here] at work on repairs etc.

am: Crew employed as required. Receiving fresh water.

10.0am: Light wind, fine.

pm: 3 naval ratings arrived on board. Carpenters and electricians working on board.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work.

5.30pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather.


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30 August 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo, Coaling ship and Fletchers’ gang on repairs, etc.

am: Taking in fresh water.

11.0am: Similar weather.

2.15pm: Finished cargo at No 1 hold.

4.45pm: Ceased coaling.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work.

7.0pm: Work ceased for day.

9.0pm: Light wind, clear, cloudy weather.


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31 August 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, cloudy weather, fine.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo and coaling ship. Fletchers’ men at repairs etc, insulating magazines.

am: Crew employed as required. Receiving fresh water.

11.0am: Similar weather.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour, cargo work ceased for day.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before except cargo work.

2.0pm: One fireman removed to Isolation Hospital suffering from mumps.

5.0pm: Light wind, cloudy, fine, clear weather.

7.0pm: Ceased work for day.

11.0pm: Light wind, cloudy with passing showers.


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for September 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed for Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as previous month, apart from dates]


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1 September 1918

From Hampton Roads USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, with frequent showers.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo at No 3 hatch.

am: Workmen engaged insulating magazines.

10.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before. Second leave men departed.

3.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day.

7.0pm: Ceased all work for day.

9.0pm: Light wind, clear, cloudy weather.

[Noon temperature 58F]


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2 September 1918

From Hampton Roads USA, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed discharge of cargo, coaling ship and work of repairs etc.

am: Commenced painting ship.

11.0am: Old stores left ship in charge of midshipman.

[5pm: Read warrants for detention men to three ABs [Able Seamen]]

pm: Crew receiving stores etc.

3.30pm: Finished discharge of all cargo at No 4 hold.

4.0pm: Midshipman returned with new stores, same taken on board.

5.0pm: Ceased cargo work and coaling for the day.

9.0pm: Moderate wind and overcast, fine, clear weather throughout.


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3 September 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, fine, cloudy at times.

7.0am: Resumed discharge of cargo and repairs.

am: Painting ship resumed. 3 Prisoners and escort left ship for Chatham.

9.0am: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day.

9.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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4 September 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Light wind and overcast, cloudy, light rain.

7.0am: Resumed discharging cargo, coaling, painting ship and repair work.

9.0am: Finished all cargo at No 4 hold.

10.0am: Similar weather.

2.0pm: Commenced taking in ballast at No 3 port side.

4.30pm: All cargo discharged, hatches on.

6.0pm: Light wind, overcast, rain at times.

7.0pm: Ceased work for the day.

11.0pm: Light wind, much rain.


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5 September 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

2.0am: Light wind, heavy rain.

7.0am: Resumed work on repairs, coaling and taking in ballast at No 3. Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Moderate wind, light showers at times.

2.0pm: Finished taking in ballast.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and frequent showers, some thunder and lightning.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

7.0pm: All work ceased for day.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, much rain, dull, gloomy weather.


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6 September 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

1.0am: Light wind and heavy rain, heavily overcast.

7.0am: Resumed coaling ship, painting and repair work.

8.0am: Light wind, dull with passing showers.

pm: Receiving stores etc.

3.0pm: Weather cleared up, rained [sic] ceased, passing clouds, fine.

4.30pm: Finished coaling.

7.0pm: Ceased work for day.

10.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine.


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7 September 1918

[At London]

Lat 51.5, Long 0.0

[Victoria Dock]

1.0am: Light wind, overcast, showery.

7.0am: Resumed painting, repairs and receiving stores etc.

10.0am: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast, passing showers.

4.0pm: Shifted ship to other side of dock.

5.0pm: Ship securely moored.

pm: Received 4 inch gun, mountings, etc and crew for conveyance to New York, stowed gun in No 2 [hold], ceased work for day.

11.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 687 lbs, Vegetables 5440 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 2054 tons]


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8 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 51.5, Long 0.8 [estimated]

0.20am: Left berth in charge of pilot and assisted by tugs, engines as required.

1.20am: Passed into Basin.

2.20am: Entered locks and made fast.

3.15am: Proceeded into River assisted by tugs.

3.30am: Proceed down River in charge of pilot, courses and engines to pilots orders. Moderate wind, fine.

5.15am: Changed pilots at Gravesend and proceeded.

7.10am: Stopped and anchored off Southend veered to 60 fathoms.

8.0am: Moderate increasing wind, rainy weather, overcast.

[Anchored Southend. Anchor Bearings: Southend Pier N55W (Compass), Nore Light Vessel S2E (Compass), Ship’s Head WSW]

10.30am: Examination boat alongside with instructions.

11.0am: Strong wind, hard squalls, overcast, intervals of rain.

[Draught leaving London: 21’ 0” Forward, 24’ 0” Aft]

0.30pm: Three engine room ratings arrived on board.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, squally with heavy showers, cloudy.

7.0pm: Fresh wind with frequent squalls, overcast, clear weather throughout.


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9 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 51.5, Long 1.2 [estimated]

[Anchored Southend]

2.0am: Morse message received from SNO [Senior Naval Officer].

3.0am: Moderate wind, clear, fine weather.

10.0am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded with convoy in charge of pilot, courses and speed to pilot’s orders, convoy forward in single line ahead.

11.0am: Fresh wind and clear weather.

Noon: Edinburgh Light Ship abeam.

0.30pm: Tongue Light Ship abeam.

2.12pm: Gull Light Ship abeam, courses and speed various.

2.30pm: Stop to discharge pilot and one man for hospital. 2.42pm: Proceeded.

3.2pm: South Foreland Light House abeam 1.25 miles.

3.30pm: Dover Breakwater.

3.35pm: Pass South Goodwin Light Ship.

[Departure South Goodwin Light Ship 2.35pm GMT]

4.0pm: Clock back 1 hour. Strong wind, passing clouds, squally, clear.

[4.0pm: Clocks back 2 hour to GMT]

4.7pm: Pass through Folkestone Gate.

5.32pm: Dungeness Light Ship abeam, streamed log.

6.15pm: Convoy in position in columns, set course S74W.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough high sea, rain at times.

11.0pm: Altered course N82W. Moderate gale and head sea, ship pitching and shipping water forward, overcast, frequent rain squalls.

[South westerly wind force 6 then force 7 in pm, barometric pressure falling, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 61F]


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10 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.3, Long -2.5

3.45am: St Catherine’s Light by compass NW0.5N.

4.0am: Moderate gale, frequent squalls with rain, head sea, shipping water forward.

4.55am: St Catherine’s Light abeam.

8.0am: Moderate gale, rough head sea, ship pitching and shipping water. Commenced zigzag.

11.18am: Portland Bill Light House abeam 10 miles.

Noon: Similar weather, wind and sea moderating.

0.10pm: Altered course S80W. Zig zag continued.

2.0pm: Strong wind and rough head sea, clear weather, shipping water forward at times.

6.5pm: Altered course N88W.

7.0pm: Ceased zigzag. Strong wind, rough head sea, rain squalls at intervals.

8.50pm: Eddystone Light abeam.

11.0pm: Observed Lizard Light. Strong wind and rough head sea, heavy hail squalls at times, with much lightning, clear between squalls.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 164 miles + 2 Zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 40 N, Long 6 30 W, Various 163 miles]

[Steaming time from South Goodwin Light Ship 21 hours 25 minutes, Average speed 7.7 knots per hour]


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11 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 49.6, Long -7.4

1.0am: Lizard Light abeam 11 miles.

2.0am: Altered course N79W.

3.0am: Fresh wind with squalls and heavy rain, ship pitching to head sea and shipping water forward, clear between squalls.

4.4am: Observed Bishop Rock Light bearing Compass N44W.

5.30am: Resumed zigzag. 6.50am: Ceased.

7.0am: Crew employed as required. Strong wind and frequent squalls with rain, ship pitching to head sea.

11.0am: Similar weather.

2.0pm: Strong wind, frequent squalls with rain, ship pitching heavily at times to head sea, shipping water forward, clear between squalls.

7.0pm: Strong wind and frequent squalls, ship pitching to high head sea, shipping water forward, intervals of rain.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 196 miles + 5 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 50 30 N, Long 15 0 W, N80W, 298.5 miles]


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12 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.0, Long -11.8

2.0am: Strong wind, frequent squalls with showers, ship pitching heavily at times to high head sea, clear.

5.52am: Position Stellar observation Lat 49 54 N, Long 10 32 W.

7.0am: Strong wind, frequent squalls with rain, ship pitching to high head sea, clear weather.

11.0am: Similar weather throughout.

3.20pm: Reduced speed half knot, wind and sea moderating.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, clear, passing showers, head sea.

5.0pm: Resumed zigzag.

8.0pm: Ceased Zigzag. Lat Polaris 50 9 N. Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy.

10.0pm: Moderate wind, clear, overcast, moderate sea.

[Course and Distance made good: N83W, 173 miles]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average Speed 7.2 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 59F]


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13 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 50.0, Long -17.7

3.0am: Destroyer escort left. Moderate wind and sea, overcast, rain at times.

7.13am: Resumed Zigzag.

8.0am: Fresh wind and moderate sea, cloudy, misty rain.

am: Crew employed as required. Zig zag continued.

11.0am: Strong wind and rough sea, frequent rain squalls with misty weather.

3.0pm: Strong wind and high sea, squally, frequent intervals of thick misty rain. Zigzag continued.

6.0pm: Ceased zigzag.

9.0pm: Strong wind, high sea, overcast, frequent squalls, misty at times, ship pitching.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 229 miles + 4 Zag]


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14 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 49.7, Long -22.8

3.0am: Fresh wind, head sea, overcast and clear, ship pitching, shipping water forward.

7.35am: Resumed zigzag.

8.0am: Strong wind, high sea, ship pitching, cloudy clear.

9.0am: Wind and sea moderating.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy weather.

2.0pm: Clock back 18 minutes.

3.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, high west swell, clear, fine weather.

4.0pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

5.50pm: Ceased zigzag.

6.23pm: Commenced to disperse convoy. Clocks back 18 minutes.

7.52pm: Full speed, altered course N71W.

8.0pm: Convoy dispersed. Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear.

10.0pm: Clock back 18 minutes.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, high west swell, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S80W, 199 miles + 5]

[Steaming time 24 hours, Average Speed 8.3 knots per hour]


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15 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 48.9, Long -30.6

1.0am: Clock back 18 minutes.

3.0am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, much rain and lightning, heavily overcast.

6.0am: Clock back 18 minutes.

7.0am: Resumed zigzag.

8.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, cloudy, clear.

10.0am: Clocks to apparent time ship. Divine Service held in ward room.

11.0am: Fresh [wind] and rough sea, passing clouds, clear.

Noon: Ceased Zig zag.

3.0pm: Fresh wind and rough sea, clear, fine weather.

6.20pm: SS passed South.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea, cloudy, clear.

Midnight: Similar weather, passing showers.

[Course and Distance made good: S81W, 309 miles + 18 Zig]


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16 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 47.3, Long -37.9

2.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, fine.

7.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine weather.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

2.0pm: Light wind, rain.

3.0pm: Rain ceased.

4.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine, smooth.

7.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S71W, 309 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 42 50 N, Long 50 0 W, S67W, 577 miles]

[Noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 59F]


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17 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 45.4, Long -44.8

2.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine weather.

9.30am: Put over target and commenced gun practice, courses and speed to Captain’s orders, circling round target.

10.30am: Finished gun practice, proceed full speed, course N87W.

11.0am: Moderate wind and slight sea, passing clouds, fine, clear weather.

0.10pm: Altered course S81W.

2.0pm: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine weather.

7.0pm: Position Stellar observation Lat 44 28 N, Long 46 44 W.

10.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S68W, 310 miles + 8 Gun practice]

[Steaming time 23 hours 28 minutes, Average Speed 13.2 knots per hour]


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18 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 42.6, Long -51.4

2.0am: Light wind and smooth, clear, fine weather.

6.0am: Similar weather.

8.15am: Observed iceberg ahead; altered course West.

8.50am: Altered course N80W. 9.8am: Course N74W.

9.20am: Iceberg abeam 1.5 miles, Lat 42 40 N, Long 50 31 W.

9.22am: Aft 6 inch fired and Starboard 4 inch at iceberg.

9.25am: Ceased firing.

10.20am: Signalled HMS “Cochrane”.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

0.10pm: Altered course N63W.

0.45pm: Observed convoy on starboard bow bound east.

1.15pm: Passed troop convoy USS “Steuben” [Von Steuben] Escort.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

7.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 333 miles]

[Noon temperature 70F, sea temperature 72F (57F at 8.0am)]


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19 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 42.3, Long -58.3

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, frequent intervals of rain.

8.0am: Light variable winds, fine, smooth.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

3.0pm: Wind shift to NW in squall with heavy shower.

4.0pm: Fresh breeze, moderate sea, cloudy, clear.

8.0pm: Similar weather.

11.40pm: Set in dense fog. Light wind and smooth.

[Course and Distance made good: S86.5W, 302 miles]


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20 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 41.1, Long -65.0 [DR as No Observations, Sun obscured]

0.40am: Fog cleared off.

2.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, overcast.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear, cloudy weather, lightning to westward.

6.0am: Resumed Zigzag.

7.10am: Belgian relief ship passed east.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth, cloudy.

11.0am: Fresh wind and heavy rain with thunder and lightning, moderate sea, cloudy.

0.10pm: Altered course S76W.

pm: Zigzag continued.

3.0pm: Fresh wind and rough sea, intervals of rain, clear weather.

7.0pm: Ceased zigzag. Fresh increasing wind and rising sea, overcast, clear.

11.0pm: Strong wind and high sea, cloudy, ship pitching and shipping water forward, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S77W, 308 miles + 12 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 39 10 N, Long 69 50 W, S63W, 252 miles]


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21 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 39.3, Long -69.8 [DR as No Observations, Sun obscured]

0.10am: Altered course S71W.

2.0am: Passed a SS bound west.

3.0am: Moderate gale and high sea, ship pitching heavily and shipping much water forward, clear weather, cloudy, passing showers.

5.0am: Rain squalls.

6.0am: Similar weather, with much rain, squally.

9.0am: Strong wind and constant thick rain, high sea.

10.0am: Signalled HMS “Gloucestershire”.

11.0am: Ship Cumberland passed south [it is unclear whether this might be HMS Cumberland (and the log for September 1918 is not included here) or SS Cumberland, of which there were several].

11.45am: Altered course N68W.

Noon: Strong wind, frequent rain squalls, rough sea, overcast.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rain ceased, cloudy, clear, rough sea.

5.0pm: Stop to put out paravanes. 5.50pm: Proceeded.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy weather.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

Midnight: Sounded in 38 fathoms dark sand.

[Course and Distance made good: S63W, 250 miles + 14 Zig]

[Steaming time 24 hours 19 minutes, Average Speed 10.3 knots per hour]


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22 September 1918

From London on HMS

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0 [estimated]

[Sounding hourly from 1.0 to 4.0am]

2.0am: Altered course N16W.

4.0am: Moderate wind, fine, clear.

[5.0am: Clock back 16 minutes]

6.54am: Stop to heave in paravanes.

7.4am: Proceeded, Courses and speed to Captain’s orders.

7.14am: Passed Ambrose Light Ship. 7.20am: Embarked Pilot.

8.0am: Moderate wind, fine.

8.13am: Stop for examination vessel. 8.15am: Proceeded.

9.0am: Pass Gateway and Guardship.

9.55am: Arrived off Cunard Pier 54.

10.30am: Stop and anchored in Hudson River. 10.50am: Hove up anchor and proceeded to better berth.

11.15am: Anchored in 9 fathoms with 45 fathoms on port anchor.

[Anchored Hudson River New York. Anchor Bearings (Compass): Woolworth Building S12W, Metropolitan Life Building S22E, Erie Pier A S78W, Ship’s Head S67W]

Noon: Moderate wind and fine, clear weather. Clock put to local time.

pm: No unnecessary work done this day [Sunday].

3.0pm: Light wind and fine, clear weather.

6.0pm: Riding lights exhibited at sunset.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine.

Midnight: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 222 miles]

[Draught arriving 19’ 0” Forward, 21’ 6” Aft]

[Coal Remaining: 1307 tons]


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23 September 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Anchored Hudson River New York]

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

6.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, clear, fine weather.

8.0am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Calm, light airs, fine weather.

2.0pm: Light wind and clear, fine weather.

5.0pm: Commence cooling down holds.

7.0pm: Riding lights exhibited at sunset.

9.0am: Similar weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 69F]


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24 September 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Anchored Hudson River New York]

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Light wind and overcast, clear weather.

Noon: Similar weather.

4.15pm: Hove short. 4.30pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded towards pier in charge of pilot and assisted by tugs.

5.10pm: Moored ship at Pier 53.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine, clear weather throughout.


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25 September 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 53 New York]

2.0am: Calm and faint variable airs, dull, overcast, gloomy weather.

am: Crew employed as required. Stevedores rigging cargo gear.

Noon: Similar weather.

1.0pm: Commencing receiving cargo fore and aft.

5.0pm: Light wind, dull, gloomy weather.

6.0pm: Ceased cargo work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed receiving cargo.

11.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

Midnight: Light wind, much rain.


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26 September 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 53 New York]

2.0am: Light wind and much rain, heavily overcast.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at all hatches.

8.0am: Light wind, constant rain.

10.0am: Discharged 4 inch gun and accessories into lighter.

11.0am: Rain ceased.

Noon: Light wind, overcast, fine. Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed work as before.

pm: Receiving fresh water. Passenger gun’s crew left ship with baggage.

6.0pm: Ceased work for meal hour.

7.0pm: Resumed cargo work.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine.

10.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

Midnight: Light wind, heavily overcast, rain.

[Noon temperature 65F]


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27 September 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 53 New York]

3.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at all hatches.

am: Receiving fresh water. Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Light wind, fine.

pm: Received 200 cases lard at No 1 damaged by water having been in Hudson River.

6.0pm: Ceased cargo work for day, secured hatches.

9.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather throughout.


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28 September 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 53 New York]

2.0am: Light wind, clear and fine.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo at all hatches.

am: Receiving fresh water.

11.0am: Similar weather.

3.0pm: Light wind, fine.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

9.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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29 September 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 53 New York]

2.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine.

am: No cargo work done this day (Sunday). Receiving fresh water.

9.30am: Party with Officers in charge went on shore for route march.

Noon: Light wind, fine, clear.

0.30pm: Route march party returned to ship.

5.0pm: Light wind and fine, clear weather.

10.0pm: Similar weather throughout.


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30 September 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 53 New York]

2.0am: Light wind and fine, clear weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo with all dispatch.

8.30am: Finished loading at No 4, filling up on top insulating hatches.

9.0am: Finished loading at No 2.

11.0am: Moderate wind, fine, cloudy.

2.20pm: Finished loading at No 3. Took in 6 valuable cases on top insulation hatches.

4.30pm: Ceased cargo work, secured hatches.

9.0pm: Moderate wind and overcast, fine, clear weather throughout.


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1918


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[Left hand side of front cover of Copy of Log for October 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]


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1 October 1918

From London on HMS, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 53 New York]

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine weather.

7.0am: Resumed receiving cargo.

9.0am: Finished cargo, ship loaded, secured hatches.

11.0am: Shifted ship to pier 54.

11.30am: Ship securely moored.

Noon: Similar weather.

2.0pm: Light wind, fine.

7.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine throughout.


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2 October 1918

From London, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

2.0am: Light wind, clear, cloudy weather.

9.0am: Calm and faint variable winds, overcast, fine.

4.0pm: Light wind and clear, fine weather throughout.


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3 October 1918

From London, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Pier 54 New York]

1.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

6.55am: Calm and faint variable winds, hazy. Cast off from pier and proceeded into river in charge of pilot and assisted by tug “John Nicholl”.

7.0am: Turned ship north up river, engines to pilot’s orders.

7.20am: Anchored in 8.25 fathoms, veered cable to 45 fathoms. Light wind, rain.

[Anchored Hudson River New York]

10.0am: Light wind, clear and fine, rain ceased.

11.0am: Armed party left ship in tug in charge First Lieutenant.

Noon: Light wind, clear and fine.

[New York Anchor Bearings Compass: Erie Pier D S87W, Pier 73 S11E, Ship’s Head SWxS]

3.0pm: Light wind, clear and fine.

4.0pm: Crew employed as required.

6.0pm: Regulation lights exhibited at sunset.

7.40pm: Armed party returned to ship in charge First Lieutenant.

11.0pm: Calm and light baffling winds, fine and clear.


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4 October 1918

From London, at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

[Anchored Hudson River New York]

1.0am: Calm and faint, variable winds, clear and fine.

10.0am: Calm and light airs, fine, clear weather.

2.0pm: Light wind and clear, fine weather.

5.15pm: Admiral returned on board. Commodore joined ship.

6.0pm: Riding lights exhibited at sunset.

7.0pm: Light wind and fine, clear weather throughout.

[Noon temperature 70F]


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5 October 1918

From London, at New York

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0 [very approximate estimate]

[Anchored Hudson River New York]

2.0am: Light wind, clear, fine.

7.0am: Moderate wind, fine, overcast.

10.35am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge of pilot.

11.8am: Pass Battery Point.

11.47am: Passed through Gateway. Frequent terrific explosions from New Jersey side recurring, munitions factory on fire [further details here].

Noon: Light to moderate wind, fine weather.

1.0pm: Approached Ambrose Light Ship, discharged pilot, proceeded Course S85E.

1.20pm: Ambrose Light Ship bore north true, stopped to put over otters.

2.15pm: Otters out, proceeded full speed. Ambrose Light Vessel bore N24W Compass, set course S12W, streamed log.

[Escorted by US Destroyer]

3.30pm: Altered course S34W.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, overcast.

4.47pm: Sea Girt Light House abeam 8.5 miles.

6.32pm: Barnegat Buoy abeam 1 mile.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, rough head sea, clear.

8.17pm: Tucker Beach Light abeam 7.5 miles.

8.48pm: Brigantine Shoal Light abeam 3 miles.

9.30pm: Altered course S43W.

11.28pm: NE Shoal Light abeam 1.5 miles, altered course S28W.

Midnight: Fresh wind, rough head sea, clear weather.

[Draught leaving New York: 25’ 6” Forward, 26’ 9” Aft]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Cape Henry from Ambrose Light Ship Various 246 miles]


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6 October 1918

From New York on HMS and at Hampton Roads

Lat 37.1, Long -75.9 [estimated]

0.15am: Altered course S50W.

0.40am: Five fathom Bank Light abeam 2.75 miles, altered course S30W.

2.46am: Fenwick Shoal Light abeam 4.5 miles.

3.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, fine, clear.

5.46am: Winter Quarter Shoal Light abeam 4 miles.

8.0am: Similar weather.

10.0am: Sounded in 13 fathoms sand and shells.

10.30am: Sounded in 9.75 fathoms sand and shells.

11.0am: Sounded in 7.75 fathoms sand and shells.

11.10am: Observed Cape Charles Light Ship bearing S51W, altered course S35W.

11.20am: Stop to take in otters, both badly damage. 11.30am: Proceed full speed, Course S50W.

11.56am: Cape Charles Light Ship abeam 1 mile, altered course S42W.

Noon: Fresh wind, clear, fine.

0.35pm: Cape Henry Light House S68W True.

1.20pm: Stop off Cape Henry for Examination boat.

1.30pm: Pilot boarded, proceeded Courses and speed as per pilot’s orders.

3.20pm: Passed Old Point Comfort.

3.25pm: Stopped and anchored at Hampton Roads, veered to 45 fathoms cable in 12.5 fathoms water.

[Anchored Hampton Roads. Anchor Bearings, Compass: Point Comfort Light House N48E, Fort Wool S42E, Ship’s Head WxS0.5S]

6.0pm: Moderate wind, fine, clear weather.

7.0pm: Riding lights exhibited at sunset.

8.0pm: Light wind, heavy rain.

8.30pm: Rain ceased.

Midnight: Light wind, clear, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 229 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Cape Henry Various 17 miles]

[Noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 70F]


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7 October 1918

From New York, at Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3 [estimated]

[Anchored Hampton Roads]

4.0am: Light wind, fine, clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind, fine, clear.

10.0am: Fresh wind, cloudy, fine.

2.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, gloomy weather.

7.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, clear.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, overcast, squally.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 17 miles]

[Draught arriving Hampton Roads: 25’ 4” Forward, 26’ 7” Aft]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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8 October 1918

From New York, at Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

[Anchored Hampton Roads]

2.0am: Moderate wind, overcast, clear weather.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Moderate wind, cloudy, fine.

2.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

4.0pm: Receiving stores.

5.0pm: Admiral arrived on board.

7.0pm: Regulation lights exhibited at sunset.

10.0pm: Light wind and fine throughout.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 4000 lbs]


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9 October 1918

On HMS

Lat 37.0, Long -75.9 [estimated]

[Anchored Hampton Roads]

2.0am: Calm and faint, variable winds, fine, clear.

9.13am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge of pilot, moderate wind, fine.

9.18am: Old Point Comfort abeam, courses and speed to pilot’s orders.

10.53am: Discharged pilot, proceeded slow, Convoy forming up ahead.

[Departure Cape Henry 3hours 12 minutes GMT]

11.22am: Cape Henry Light House abeam 1 [mile].

Noon: Moderate wind, fine, clear, smooth.

0.30pm: CB2 Buoy abeam 0.25 miles, streamed log, courses and speed various arranging convoy.

2.54pm: Took up position ahead of Commodore ship and proceeded at 42 Revs, Course S85E, accompanied by one destroyer escort.

3.15pm: Full speed to speak destroyer, clocks back 1 hour to ATS.

3.25pm: Slow waiting for convoy to come up.

4.0pm: In position ahead Commodore, revs 42.

7.0pm: Light wind, moderate sea, clear, fine.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, NE swell, clear, fine weather.

[True Bearing and Distance: To CB No 2 Buoy, Various 4 miles]

[Draught leaving Hampton Roads 25’ 3” Forward, 26’ 6” Aft]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Remaining: 1026 tons]

[Noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 65F]


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10 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 36.7, Long -72.6

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind and rough sea, ship pitching to high head swell.

6.0am: Observed 27 Ships in Convoy.

6.30am: Commodore ship fell out of station owing to engine defects.

[(SS “Start Point”) [Start Point (2) listed here]]

7.0am: Dropped down in Commodore’s place. Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, ship pitching heavily to high head swell.

8.30am: Altered course S84E.

9.0am: Commodore returned to station.

9.20am: SS Collingham [listed here] fell out of station owing to engine defects.

11.0am: Ship pitching heavily to high head swell. Fresh wind, rough sea, shipping water forward.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, clear, rough sea, ship pitching heavily to high head swell, shipping water forward.

6.0pm: SS Collingham rejoined Convoy.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, high head swell.

10.0pm: Similar weather, swell decreasing.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 167 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 37 30 N, Long 47 0 W, N87.5E, 1224 miles]

[Steaming time 25 hours 13 minutes, Average speed 6.7 knots per hour]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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11 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 36.9, Long -68.6

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear weather.

6.30am: Crew employed as required.

10.0am: Commenced Zigzag.

11.0am: Ceased Zigzag.

Noon: Similar weather.

0.50pm: Passed new buoy, Destroyer fired at it with rifle.

2.0pm: SS “Mydrecht” fell out of convoy owing to engine trouble.

3.30pm: Destroyer escort left, Lat 36 53 N, Long 67 59 W.

4.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear.

5.0pm: Exercised convoy at fog signals.

6.0pm: SS Mydrecht returning to convoy.

7.0pm: Light wind, fine.

10.0pm: Passed SS bound west.

11.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, clear, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N86.5E, 192 miles + 1 Zig]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 36.9, Long -65.0

2.0am: Lat 36 52 N, Long 66 29 W. SS “Westboro” [possibly Westborough] fell out of convoy returning to New York owing to engine trouble. Clock on 15 minutes.

3.0am: Calm and fine, variable winds, clean, fine, smooth.

8.0am: Reduced speed and closed with convoy to signal.

9.25am: Return to position ahead of Commodore.

10.0am: Resumed Zigzag.

11.50am: Ceased Zigzag.

Noon: Calm and fine throughout, smooth.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth, cloudy, fine.

4.20pm: Exercised crew at boat stations. Practised convoy at turning manoeuvres.

5.20pm: Finished practice, returned to position at head of convoy.

10.0pm: Light wind, clear, fine weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: East 173 miles + 1]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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13 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 37.0, Long -60.8

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

7.0am: Light wind, fine.

9.0am: Divine Service held in ward room.

Noon: Similar weather throughout.

1.15pm: Turned ship and proceeded down column to signal SS “Choctaw” and “Fishpool”.

2.30pm: Took up position ahead of SS “Fishpool”. Revs 52.

3.0pm: SS Fishpool left convoy for Bermuda on account of sickness amongst her crew.

[3pm: Lat 37 3 N, Long 60 15 W]

3.25pm: Returned to position ahead of Commodore. Light wind, fine, clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N87E, 201 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 43 minutes, Average Speed 8.5 knots per hour]

[Noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 76F]


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14 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 37.1, Long -57.3

1.0am: Clock on 16 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, moderate sea, clear, fine weather.

5.56am: Position stellar observation Lat 37 10 N, Long 57 59 W.

8.0am: Exercised convoy at turning manoeuvres.

11.0am: Reduced speed and dropped down between columns to signal. Moderate wind, clear, fine weather.

0.15pm: Returned to station ahead of Commodore ship, altered course S74E.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, passing rain squalls.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

11.0pm: Fresh wind, clear, cloudy, passing rain squalls.

[Course and Distance made good: N89E, 172 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 37 30 N, Long 47 0 W, N87E, 489 miles]


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15 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 37.24, Long -53.2

1.0am: Clock on 16 minutes.

3.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, passing showers, clear.

7.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine.

8.30am: Passed Spanish barque “Jules Drim” [?] bound east, proceeding at various speeds between columns, signalling instructions to ships bound to Meditterrean [Mediterranean].

11.0am: Strong wind and rough sea, clear weather.

2.0pm: Strong wind and high sea, clear.

3.30pm: Received SOS call from SS in vicinity, turned convoy eight points to port.

3.40pm: Instructed convoy to scatter and proceed at utmost speed.

3.45pm: Proceeded to assistance of SS Messina (sending SOS) at full speed. Lat 37 20 N, Long 52 30 W.

4.19pm: Observed submarine off Starboard bow, turned ship to windward. [Information here indicates this was German U-152.]

4.30pm: Opened fire with 6 inch Forward and port 4 inch, 13000 yards.

4.38pm: Submarine submerged.

4.42pm: Turned ship, throwing howitzer shells in direction of submarines.

4.45pm: Ceased firing, proceeded towards SS Messina. Moderate gale, high sea, rain, squally. Zigzag to where we signalled.

6.30pm: Set Course ENE. Moderate gale, high sea, much rain. Zigzag continued.

[8.0pm: Barometer broken by firing]

[Damage to SS Messina: Holed above water, port lifeboat smashed, one man slightly wounded: Gun fire from Submarine.]

Midnight: Fresh wind and moderate sea, continuous heavy rain, altered course S72E.

[Course and Distance made good: N85E, 193 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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16 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 38.0, Long -49.5

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

3.0am: Fresh wind and squally, heavily overcast, constant rain.

6.0am: Daylight, 4 ships of convoy in sight.

7.0am: Courses and speed various signalling to convoy.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, frequent rain squalls.

9.50am: Observed several ships to NW, turned ship to NW full speed.

10.25am: Signalled SS “War Rajput”.

10.32am: Observed ships to SW, altered course South.

11.0am: Signalled three more ships of Convoy.

11.10am: Observed Commodore Ship in Company with two others.

Noon: Thirteen ships of convoy in sight, course S75E. Fresh wind, rough sea, fine, clear.

2.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, fine, clear.

3.45pm: Half speed, revs 55. SS West Cohas in Company.

4.0pm: 13 Ships of Convoy in Sight.

5.30pm: Reduced speed to 42 Revs to allow convoy to come up.

9.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, fine, clear weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 179 miles + 70]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 38 22 N, Long 45 23 W, N83E, 195 miles]


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17 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 38.4, Long -45.2

1.0am: Clock on 16 minutes.

3.0am: Light following wind, slight sea, clear, fine weather.

4.0am: Eight ships of Convoy in sight.

6.8am: Lat 38 18 [N], Long 45 57 [W].

7.0am: Light wind, fine.

10.0am: SS Verdun [possibly this ship], Maplemore, Tweedale [probably Tweeddale], Southerndown and Alderney [possibly the ship listed here] detached from convoy for Gibraltar. Lat 38 21 N, Long 45 29 W.

11.0am: Altered course N75E.

Noon: Moderate following wind and sea, showers.

2.30pm: Commodore Ship ([SS] Start Point) rejoined Convoy.

2.45pm: Resumed position ahead of Commodore.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, rain squalls, 17 Ships in Convoy.

7.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy, passing showers.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 185 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 50 0 N, Long 22 0 W, N55E, 1212 miles]

[Noon temperature 73F, sea temperature 72F]


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18 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 40.2, Long -42.0

1.0am: Clock on 12 minutes.

2.0am: SS “Clara” [there were a number of ships with this name, it may have been this one] fell out of Convoy.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine weather.

6.0am: SSs “Mydrecht” and “Flores” rejoined Convoy.

8.0am: Light wind, cloudy, fine, slight sea.

am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine.

3.0pm: Light following wind, slight sea, cloudy, clear.

6.0pm: Exercised convoy at turning manoeuvres with gun and Vereys Lights.

6.16pm: Finished exercise.

7.15pm: Received WT SS Clara torpedoed Lat 39 57 N, Long 42 30 W [though this is not confirmed in listing here].

8.0pm: Reduced speed, signalling to Convoy. Light wind, fine, clear, slight sea.

9.0pm: Altered course to N22E.

10.0pm: Commence to zigzag across front of Convoy.

11.0pm: Light variable winds, fine, smooth, zig zag continuously.

[Course and Distance made good: N55E, 186 miles]

[Steaming time 23 hours 47 minutes, Average Speed 7.8 knots per hour]

[Noon air and sea temperature 70F]


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19 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 42.6, Long -40.4

1.0am: Clock on 10 minutes. Zigzag continuously.

3.0am: Moderate wind and sea, clear, fine, NE swell.

6.0am: Lat stellar observation 41 50 N.

7.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, shipping sprays.

8.0am: Altered course N52E.

11.0am: Fresh wind and rough sea, shipping sprays fore and aft. Zig zag continuously.

pm: Zigzag continuously.

3.0pm: Strong wind and high sea, shipping sprays, cloudy, clear.

8.0pm: Zigzag continuously.

9.0pm: Strong wind throughout, high sea, shipping water, clear, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 178 miles + 56 Zigzag]


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20 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 44.7, Long -37.6 [DR as No observation, Sun obscured]

1.0am: Clock on 9 minutes.

3.0am: Strong wind and high sea, overcast, clear.

am: Zigzag continuously across face of Convoy.

10.0am: Divine Service held in ward room.

11.0am: Fresh wind and rough sea, overcast, rain.

1.0pm: Zigzag continued as before.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea, clear, cloudy weather.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine.

pm: Zigzag continued.

11.0pm: Similar weather, overcast.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 179 miles + 95 Zig]

[Steaming time 23 hour 49 minutes, Average Speed 7.5 knots per hour]


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21 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 46.8, Long -33.8 [DR as No observation, Sun obscured]

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

2.0am: Out of position, courses various, increased speed to 70 Revs.

2.45am: In position, resumed Zigzag. Course N75E.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast, intervals of rain.

8.0am: Moderate wind, continuous rain. Zig zag continued.

9.30am: SS Mydrecht left convoy owing to engine trouble, proceeding alone.

11.0am: Fresh wind, rough sea, overcast, rain, misty horizon. Courses and speed various signalling to convoy.

0.30pm: Courses and speed various, signalling to convoy.

1.36pm: Course S85E. Revs 70. Resumed Zig.

3.0pm: Strong wind and rough sea, rain, misty horizon, heavily overcast.

4.0pm: Ceased zig zag.

6.0pm: Fresh wind and rough sea with intervals of rain, cloudy, clear.

11.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N51E, 206 miles + 95 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 50 0 N, Long 22 0 W, N68E, 507 miles]

[Noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 61F]


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22 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 47.7, Long -30.2

1.0am: Clock on 15 minutes.

2.30am: Two large SSs passed west.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea, fine, clear, cloudy at times.

6.20am: Resumed Zigzag.

7.0am: Crew employed as required.

8.0am: Similar weather.

am: Zigzag Continued.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear.

Noon: Burial on board SS “Mapleleaf”.

0.30pm: Altered course East. Zigzag continued.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy, clear. Ceased zigzag to communicate with Commodore. Exercised crew at boat stations.

6.0pm: Altered course N56E.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, clear, cloudy.

10.30pm: Resumed zigzag.

11.0pm: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: N71E, 156 miles + 44 Zig]


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23 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.4, Long -27.3

1.0am: Clock on 14 minutes.

3.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine, clear, slight sea.

5.0am: Zigzag continuously across front of convoy.

7.0am: Altered course S89E.

8.0am: Similar weather.

am: Zigzag Continuously.

11.0am: Light wind, overcast, fine.

0.30pm: Courses and speed various signalling to Convoy.

1.0pm: Resumed position, zigzagging across front of convoy.

1.30pm: SS “Median” [possibly the ship listed here] passed West.

3.0pm: Passed HMS “Aquitania” bound west.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, cloudy.

6.0pm: Ceased zigzag, reduced speed to 47 Revs.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, overcast, clear.

9.0pm: Altered course S62E.

11.0pm: Resumed zigzag, increased speed to 70 revs.

Midnight: Similar weather throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 168 miles + 68 Zig]

[Steaming time 23 hours 48 minutes, Average Speed 7.0 knots per hour]


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24 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.8, Long -22.5

1.0am: Clock on 17 minutes. Zigzag continuously.

3.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, cloudy, clear.

6.25am: Lat Polaris 49 45 N.

7.0am: Similar weather, Zigzag continued.

9.0am: Moderate wind and rough sea, clear, cloudy weather.

0.15pm: Altered course S64E. Zigzag continued.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear, cloudy weather.

6.0pm: Ceased zigzag. Reduced to 48 Revs.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast, clear.

9.15pm: Resumed zigzag.

10.0pm: Clock on 24 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind, slight sea, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 191 + 75]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 55 N, Long 13 23 W, N89E, 351 miles]

[Noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 51F]


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25 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.8, Long -17.8 [DR as No Observations, sun obscured]

1.0am: Clock on 26 minutes.

2.0am: Moderate wind and sea, intervals of drizzling rain.

4.0am: Clock to GMT on 24 minutes.

7.0am: Similar weather throughout.

11.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast with misty rain.

0.15pm: Altered course S66E. Manoeuvering about convoy signalling.

2.30pm: Rain ceased. Zig zag continued.

3.0pm: Fresh wind, clear, rough sea, intervals of misty rain.

6.20pm: Ceased zigzag, reduced to 50 Revs.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight sea, misty rain.

11.0pm: Light wind, smooth, heavily overcast with misty rain.

[Course and Distance made good: East 182 miles + 78]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lat 49 52 N, Long 6 27 W: Bishop Rock Light House, East 437 miles]


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26 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.6, Long -12.6 [Long DR as Sun obscured]

3.30am: Observed ships of convoy astern. Light following wind, thick misty rain, smooth sea, overcast.

4.0am: Resumed zigzag.

6.0am: Crew employed as required.

7.0am: Similar weather, clear intervals.

8.40am: Destroyer escort arrived (USA), six destroyers, two sloops. Lat 49 36 N, Long 13 15 W. Received official papers from Senior Officer destroyer escort, USA “Stockton”. Took up station in convoy leading column 4. Revs 48.

11.0am: Altered course S65E. Light wind, smooth, intervals misty rain, overcast.

Noon: Funeral on board SS Mapleleaf.

0.30pm: Altered course S70E. 1.0pm: Resumed Zigzag.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy intervals, drizzling rain, overcast.

5.0pm: Exercised crew at boat stations.

5.43pm: Ceased zigzag, reduced speed to 48 Revs.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, heavily overcast, thick mist drizzling rain, partially clear intervals.

[Course and Distance made good: S86E, 202 miles + 48]


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27 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 49.6, Long -7.6

1.0am: Light variable wind, smooth, overcast, misty rain, intervals of thick weather.

6.0am: No unnecessary work done this day [it being Sunday].

8.0am: Light variable winds, smooth, foggy.

11.0am: Light wind, smooth, short clear intervals.

1.7pm: Altered course S45E.

2.0pm: Faint variable winds, smooth with fog, partially clear intervals.

3.30pm: Devonport destroyers arrived, received dispatches from HMS “Lysander”.

4.0pm: Brest ships (and War Rajput for Queenstown) detached from convoy and proceeded under USA destroyer escort.

[Brest ships left 49 25 N, 6 45 W]

4.10pm: Altered course S72E.

7.0pm: Light wind, smooth, overcast, clear.

9.45pm: Sets in dense fog.

11.30pm: Altered course N77E, fog clearing.

Midnight: Faint variable wind, smooth, cloudy, clear.

[Course and Distance made good: East 201 miles + 3 Zig]

[True Bearing and Distance: To 15 miles S Lizard Head, 49 42 N, 5 10 W, N87E, 92 miles]

[Noon air and sea temperature 57F]


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28 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 50.1, Long -2.7

2.0am: Light variable winds, heavily overcast, smooth, clear weather.

6.0am: Destroyer escort left except HMS “Lysander”.

6.50am: Resumed Zigzag.

7.0am: Land sighted in vicinity of Start Point.

7.23am: Altered course N84E.

8.0am: Light wind, intervals misty rain, smooth.

am: Zigzag continued. Crew employed as required.

Noon: Light wind, cloudy, smooth, clear, fine.

1.0pm: Altered course N79E. Sea plane and airship accompanying.

1.50pm: Portland Bill Light House bore N compass, 16.25 miles.

3.55pm: St Albans Light House bore N11W compass, 16 miles and St Catherine’s Point N72E (compass).

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, clear, fine weather. Zigzag continued.

4.15pm: Ceased zigzag.

4.40pm: Form convoy in single line ahead.

5.50pm: In log.

6.28pm: St Catherine’s Light abeam 2.75 miles. Destroyer leading.

7.0pm: Dunnose Light abeam. Light breeze, fine, clear.

8.5pm: Pass Nab End Buoy, proceeded slow to anchorage, St Helens, Isle of Wight.

9.5pm: Stop. 9.10pm: Anchored in 8.5 fathoms, veered port cable to 45 fathoms.

[Anchored St Helens IOW, Anchor Bearings (Compass): St Helen’s Fort S88W, Horse Elbow [?] N15W, Ship’s Head NxW]

10.0pm: Light variable winds, intervals of fine rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 199 miles + 2 Zigzag]

[True Bearing and Distance: To St Catharine’s Point N68E, 54 miles]


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29 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 50.7, Long 0.3 [estimated]

2.0am: Light variable wind.

7.16am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded full speed.

7.28am: Passed Nab End buoy, set course S47E.

7.0am: Light variable winds, smooth, fine, cloudy.

8.33am: Owers Light Ship abeam 0.5 miles, altered course S88E.

10.10am: Brighton Light Ship abeam 5 miles, altered course S55E.

11.30am: Beachy Head Light House abeam 1.5 miles, altered course S83E. Faint variable wind, smooth, cloudy, fine.

Noon: Royal Sovereign Shoal Light Ship abeam, altered course N75E.

1.30pm: Ship struck submerged wreckage Lat 50 51.5 N, Long 0 53 E.

1.48pm: Dungeness Light Ship abeam. Courses various.

2.52pm: Pass through Folkstone [Folkestone] Gate, course N65E.

3.40pm: South Goodwin Light Ship abeam, entered Downs, courses various.

3.55pm: Stop waiting for pilot. Calm and fine, cloudy.

4.10pm: Pilot boarded, let go starboard anchor in 9.5 fathoms, veered to 45 fathoms chain.

[Anchored Downs]

9.0pm: Calm and faint variable airs, cloudy, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: To St Helens 74 miles + 3 Zig, Various to Noon 60 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To South Goodwin, Various 43 miles]


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30 October 1918

From Hampton Roads on HMS

Lat 51.5, Long 0.9 [estimated]

2.0am: Light variable winds, clear, fine.

7.0am: Similar weather.

8.47am: Anchor aweigh, proceeded in charge of pilot. Courses and speed to pilot’s orders.

9.15am: Passed Gull Light Ship.

10.50am: Edinburgh Light Ship abeam.

11.0am: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

Noon: West Oaze Buoy abeam.

0.45pm: Southend Pier abeam.

1.30pm: Passed Thames Haven.

1.35pm: Visited by Examination Vessel.

2.10pm: Arrived Gravesend, slow.

2.20pm: Changed pilots.

2.27pm: Moored Ship at Gravesend, both anchors veered to 45 fathoms on each. 2.45pm: Ship moored.

5.0pm: Light wind, fine, clear weather.

7.30pm: Anchors aweigh. 7.45pm: Turned ship and proceeded in charge of pilot, Courses and speed as per pilot’s orders, tugs Sun IV and VI in attendance.

9.20pm: Passed Woolwich.

10.16pm: Greenwich.

10.30pm: Arrived off Surrey Commercial dock. 10.40pm: Turned ship.

11.0pm: Entered lock. 11.30pm: Passed into dock. Calm, overcast with rain.

[Course and Distance made good: To Downs, Various 43 miles, Downs to Noon, Various 35 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Gravesend Various 26 miles]


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31 October 1918

From Hampton Roads, at London

Lat 51.5, Long -0.0 [estimated]

0.8am: Moored ship in berth.

4.0am: Light variable winds, dull, overcast weather.

7.0am: Stevedores on board. Commenced discharging cargo at Nos 1, 2 holds.

am: Crew employed as required.

11.0am: Calm and variable, overcast, gloomy weather.

Noon: Ceased work for meal hour.

1.0pm: Resumed cargo work as before.

5.0pm: Ceased work for day, secured hatches.

7.0pm: Calm and faint variable winds, fine drizzling rain, heavily overcast.

[Draught arriving London: 22’ 9” Forward, 25’ 3” Aft]

[Coal Remaining: 242 tons]


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