Category Archives: War

April 18, 1918 “Up anchor” at 7.30 A.M. Ran out to Quiberon Bay and anchored, in company with U.S.S. Susquehanna, Santa Rosa, Luchenbach, Antigone, Pastores, and H.M.S. Kursk, awaiting destroyers. Stood watch 6 to 8 P.M.

April 17, 1918 In Storeroom all day; Stayed aboard at night.

April 16, 1918 Worked in Storeroom all day. Stayed aboard at night.

April 15, 1918 On liberty 5 P.M. Returned to ship 6 P.M. Worked in Storeroom all day.

April 14, 1918 On liberty 3 P.M. Took bicycle ride out Boulevard, St. Nazaire; met Sergt. Sam’l Rhodes from Media. Returned to ship 9 P.M.

April 13, 1918 Sighted Belle Isle 10 A.M. Anchored in Quiberon Bay 2 P.M. to wait for tide. Hoisted anchor 4 P.M. Docked at St. Nazaire 7 P.M. On liberty 7.30 P.M. to 9.30 P.M. Turned in at 12 midnight.

April 12, 1918 Worked with Yarnall all day re-capping and until 9.30 P.M. Night very dark, phosphorus on water; wakes of two supposed submarines seen going by, close aboard; submerged, during night.

April 11, 1918 Met destroyers 7.30 A.M. Worked all day in G.S.K.

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.