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1915
hard to believe.
Jan. 20
Having completed with coal & oil fuel we left St. Vincent after a stay of exactly 24 hours. It was originally intended to have the ship docked at Gibraltar, but whilst we were at St.Vincent the Admiralty ordered us to dock at Devonport, which was, therefore, our next port of call. During the first few days the sea was extremely rough, with a strong north east wind blowing, which, however, had the advantage of bringing the temperature down considerably.
Jan. 26.
On reaching the Bay of Biscay the wind veered round to the port quarter, causing the ship to roll heavily. The days now got shorter, with the dull grey daylight in strange contrast to the bright conditions which we had been used to for the last two years, when the sun shone all day & every day. It was real dreary weather right to the end.
Jan. 27.
After rounding Ushant just after dark on January 27th. we increased speed to 20 knots, to evade any possible submarine or destroyer attack. Our ships were evidently keeping a good look-out on all possible approaches to the Channel, for, in spite of all lights being out, we were several times challenged by the different patrolling ships.
Jan. 28.
However, we arrived in Plymouth Sound without mishap at 2.15 a.m, and by 4 a,m. we were in dry dock, & at 6 a.m. the Dockyardmen were at work on the damaged propeller, the dock having