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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 28, 1918
February 28, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Turned to at 8 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. all day. “General Quarters” in A.M.; “Abandon Ship” in afternoon. Sea very calm; weather warm. Speeding up to meet destroyers. Had eats in our stateroom at … Continue reading
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 27, 1918
February 27, 1918 Arose 7.15 A.M. Turned to at 8.00 A.M.
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 26, 1918
February 26, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Turned to at 8.30 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. all day. “Torpedo Defense” drill in A.M., “Abandon Ship” drill 3.50 P.M. Weather fair first part day; drizzling rain in afternoon and evening. U.S.S. “President Lincoln” … Continue reading
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 25, 1918
February 25, 1918 Arose 7.20 A.M. Lashed blankets and mattress out for air. Turned to at 8 A.M. DeKalb taking position for towing target for other ships in target practice. Ran very slowly all day and night. Fine warm weather. … Continue reading
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 24, 1918
February 24, 1918 Arose 9.20 A.M. Missed mess. Bummed around ship all day. Heavy rain storm started at noon; high wind, ship rolling and pitching. Running very slowly. Turned in at 8 P.M.
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 23, 1918
February 23, 1918 Arose 7.20 A.M., ate and turned to at 8.30. Climbed to station in main top when we sighted a speedy tanker. Had “Abandon Ship” drill 3 P.M. Still blowing a gale. Calmed down at night. Turned in … Continue reading
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 22, 1918
February 22, 1918 Arose at 7 A.M. Ate and turned to. Snow squalls all day. Over sea-sickness, but very weak. Had “General Quarters” when we sighted a ship acting suspiciously. Had to climb up ratlines to my station in main top. … Continue reading
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 21, 1918
February 21, 1918 Arose at 7 A.M., ate and turned to 8 A.M. Worked until noon and turned in to bunk at 1 P.M. Got out for “Abandon Ship” drill at 2 P.M. Went back to bunk and stayed rest … Continue reading
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 20, 1918
February 20, 1918 Arose at 7 A.M.; Still sick. Wind very high and ship rolling heavily. Went back to bunk and stayed all day and that night. Didn’t eat anything.
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 19, 1918
February 19, 1918 Arose at 7.30. Ship left Phila. 8.30 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. all morning and giving out life preservers in gym all afternoon. Arrived Breakwater 4.30 P.M. Raining all day; heavy sea; Taken seasick at 5.30 and lost … Continue reading
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