Author Archives: Sean Patrick Hazlett

About Sean Patrick Hazlett

Finance executive, engineer, former military officer, and science fiction and horror writer. Editor of the Weird World War III anthology.

Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: March 4, 1918

Posted on Friday, March 4, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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 →

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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: March 2, 1918

Posted on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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 →

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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: March 1, 1918

Posted on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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 →

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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: February 28, 1918

Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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

Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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

Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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

Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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

Posted on Monday, February 22, 2016 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

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 →