Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 226
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same during forenoon, - leave was given to the watch (off duty) from 1 till 5 P.M. and we all remained at anchor for a few days, going thru various exercises and cleaning ship in the meanwhile, and which was the usual routine when laying in waiting
Sep 14th We again coaled ship at 6 a.m. finishing before breakfast, and again we remained at anchorage awaiting orders
Sep 15th at 7.30 PM. our ships concert party claimed our attention until 10 PM, and which was at all times gladly welcomed as it suspended pro tem the monotonous routine of war
Sep 16th During the early hours the signal was flashed out to prepare for sea, and in due course at 12.30 PM the battleships began to slip away from their resting place, proceeding once again out upon the grey treacherous waters of the North Sea and of which we held command; The battleships were followed closely by the battle cruisers "Australia" etc