Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 163
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held up more than once; on arrival coal ship
May 12th Completed coaling and oiled ship, after which 36 hours leave was given to the men in watches, and we remained here for several days.
May 20th at 9 AM we proceeded down to Port Royal anchoring at 9.30
May 22nd at 7 am we proceeded outside harbour to carry out sub calibre firing at targets towed by tug "Somers", returning to Port Royal at 11.30 am.
May 23rd at 7 am. we again went outside harbour to fire 2/3 charges, returning to Port Royal at noon, and at 1.30 PM we proceeded to anchorage off Kingston
May 24th During forenoon various evolutions were carried out such as, collision stations, fire quarters, abandon ship etc etc.
May 25th Was a repetition during forenoon of the day previously
May 29th at 6 am we proceeded to go alongside pier to coal, completing same by noon.
May 30th at 6.30 am. we took our departure for British Honduras, - weather beautiful & breezy.