Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 103

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20th.
The Whole of the Red Watch was mustered on the Well deck and were detailed off for their permanent Fire, Collision, Abandon Ship, Out Collision Mat's, General Quarters stations. 4.30 Evening Quarter's. Candidates for the Band are driving us mad with their Row. 7,30 PM. Started .303 tube firing at Calcium light, and Maxim fire at Zepplin (Practice). Result V.G.  Search light Practice for Submarine.

21st.
Divisions, Church. Hand's Muster by Ledger, and read out Character for the past year 1916. Character V.G, ability superior. 24th Day in Tropic's. Distance Run 360, to go 1044. Average speed 15.3. Mechanics, Superior, Firing, Superior, Water tending, Superior, Aux Machinery, Superior. 8 PM close all Water Tight Doors.

22nd.
We carried out Battle Practice and fired 12 rounds per Gun, the Shooting was Fairly Good.  One Time fuse Shell was fired and carried away half the target. Distance run -- to go -- Average speed -- Not reported.  4.15 PM Evening Quarter's and Drill. 25th Day in Tropic's. Reported Ammunition Works blown up in East London. Droped Calcium Life bouy and Called away Sea Boats Crew for Practice in Live Saving.  5 to 5.30 PM swung to test Compass and adjustments. Reported that two German Armed Merchantmen are about in the South Atlantic around South America. A Great Debate on the forecastle to Kill Time. Subject Can the War Last another Year, or not.