Author Archives: Sean Patrick Hazlett

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.

March 31st – Easter On watch 8 A.M. to 12 noon. Has three boxing matches on After Well Deck. Weather warm. On watch 8 P.M. to midnight.

March 30, 1918 Arose at 7 A.M. Still anchored in Hampton Roads. Hauled up anchor at 3.30 P.M. and proceeded down the Bay; anchored off Fortress Monroe at 4.30 P.M. War watch “C” went on at 8 P.M. Hoisted anchor … Continue reading →

March 29, 1918 Arose at 4.30 A.M. to stand by in G.S.K. while men carried stores aboard. Took troops aboard at noon; 400 members Quartermaster Corps and 600 members Aero Squadron. Hoisted anchor 3 P.M. and pulled out in the … Continue reading →

March 28, 1918 Aboard all day; took on stores at 7 P.M. Worked until 11 P.M.

March 27, 1918 Stayed aboard; ashore from 5 to 6 P.M. for some collars, trousers, etc.

March 26, 1918 Stayed aboard all day. Went ashore 5.30 to 6.30 for walk.

March 25, 1918 Aboard until 5 P.M. Went ashore that time with Yarnall and Sweeney and took boat to Norfolk; went to Southland Hotel to see Harry Stroud. Informed that he was not in town. Then went to vaudeville show. … Continue reading →