Category Archives: War

March 9, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Captain’s inspection at 10 A.M. Worked all day in store room. Ship hoisted anchor at 10 P.M. and left St. Nazaire. Anchored in Quiberon Bay at 4.15 A.M. to wait for destroyers before proceeding.

March 8, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. all day. On watch until 9 P.M.

March 7, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. until 3.30 P.M. On liberty until 9.30. Came back to ship at 7 P.M. after buying some souvenirs. Turned in at 8 P.M.

March 6, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. until 3.30 P.M. On liberty until 9.30 P.M. Took dinner at Cafe Britaign, with Leisson from the ship. Turned in at 9.30 P.M.

March 5, 1918 Arose at 6 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. all day until 4.30 P.M. Went ashore on liberty until 9.30 P.M. with Yarnall, Farrand, and Stroh. Official report sent to Washington, D.C. in regard to the submarine scare on March … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

February 27, 1918 Arose 7.15 A.M. Turned to at 8.00 A.M.