Monthly Archives: April 2016

April 10, 1918 Worked all day in Storeroom; sea very rough; high wind.

April 9, 1918 Worked in G.S.K. all day. Heavy sea running; high wind.

April 8, 1918 On watch 8 A.M. to noon. Worked in G.S.K. until 2.30 and U.S.S. “Susquehanna” fired at what was claimed to have been periscope of a sub. Ships commenced to zig-zag and put on more speed. One of the … Continue reading →

April 7, 1918 – Sunday On watch 4 to 8 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. until 11.30. Had seven boxing matches and a wrestling match in afternoon on Quarter Deck. On watch 6 to 8 P.M.

April 6, 1918 On watch 12 midnight to 4 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. 8 to 12 noon.

April 5, 1918 Had General Quarters 11.30 A.M. when we sighted a two master which would not show recognition signals, but carried American flag. The U.S.S. Frederick fired a shot across her bow and gave chase, and after satisfying herself … Continue reading →

April 4, 1918 On watch 8 to 12 noon; weather fair and warm. Worked in G.S.K. in afternoon. Six boxing bouts held on After Well Deck at 3 P.M. On watch 8 P.M. to midnight.

April 3, 1918 On watch 4 to 8 A.M. Fire and Collision drills 10 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. in afternoon. On watch 6 to 8 P.M. Abandon Ship drill 4 P.M. Strong wind blowing; very heavy sea; spray carrying over … Continue reading →

April 2, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. until 10.30 A.M. Sighted six other ships at 8 A.M. which are to go over with us. Torpedo Defense Drill at 10.30 A.M. Caught up with other ships at 10 A.M. … Continue reading →

April 1, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Weather warm, nice breeze blowing, sea calm. On watch 12 noon to 4 P.M. Slept from 7 to 11.30 P.M. On watch 12 midnight to 4 A.M. Slept from 4 A.M. to 7.00 A.M.