Monthly Archives: March 2016

March 11, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. until 11 A.M. Taken sick and had to go to my bunk. Destroyers left us at 7 P.M.

March 10, 1918 Arose 6.45 A.M. Ship laid in Quiberon Bay until 3.30, when our convoy of four torpedo destroyers entered Bay, and the “Susquehanna”, “Mexican”, “Pastorius” and ourselves started our journey. On watch, Forward Fire Control, Sweeney’s place, 2 … Continue reading →

March 9, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Captain’s inspection at 10 A.M. Worked all day in store room. Ship hoisted anchor at 10 P.M. and left St. Nazaire. Anchored in Quiberon Bay at 4.15 A.M. to wait for destroyers before proceeding.

March 8, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. all day. On watch until 9 P.M.

March 7, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. until 3.30 P.M. On liberty until 9.30. Came back to ship at 7 P.M. after buying some souvenirs. Turned in at 8 P.M.

March 6, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. until 3.30 P.M. On liberty until 9.30 P.M. Took dinner at Cafe Britaign, with Leisson from the ship. Turned in at 9.30 P.M.

March 5, 1918 Arose at 6 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. all day until 4.30 P.M. Went ashore on liberty until 9.30 P.M. with Yarnall, Farrand, and Stroh. Official report sent to Washington, D.C. in regard to the submarine scare on March … Continue reading →

March 4, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked in Storeroom all morning. Sighted Belle Isle 11 A.M. Between Belle Isle and life buoy, sighted wake of a sub, then periscope visible every few seconds, about 3,000 yds. from us. Disappeared around … Continue reading →

March 2, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Met convoy of 11 torpedo boat destroyers at 8 A.M. Wireless picked up report of a running fight between a sub and a tramp steamer in which one man of the gun crew on the … Continue reading →

March 1, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Life preservers uniform of the day. Turned to 8 A.M. In war zone today. Weather cold. Have not yet met destroyers for our convoy. Sat down to mess at 4.30. Bell rang “Torpedo Defense,” and … Continue reading →