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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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

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 →

February 18, 1918 Came in on first car; turned to at 8 A.M. Took out working party for stores in A.M. Worked in G.S.K. all afternoon and until 8 P.M. stowing mess gear. No liberty today. Expect to sail in … Continue reading →

February 17, 1918 Arose at 8 A.M. Turned to in G.S.K. until 10; On liberty 1 P.M. Went home. Took troops aboard today.

February 16, 1918 Came in on 5.30 A.M. car; turned to at 8.30. Worked around G.S.K. all day. We took 302 sailors aboard 5 P.M. bound for Naval Aviation Corps “Somewhere in France.” Stayed aboard on watch.

February 15, 1918 Arose 8.30 A.M. Took out two working parties for stores. Thru at 3.45 P.M. On liberty; went home.