Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 109
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[Page 109]
He was Tried this morning, on being searched papers were found in reference to the French Transport that was set on fire. He was found guilty and Sentenced to Death. He was shot this morning. Rumoured that a ship has been torpedoed about 100 miles from Here and is being towed in to Malta, and will probably arrive Here on Thursday.
7th.
Divisions, Prayer's Drill. Funeral Party of 50 men went ashore to Bury the victims of the French Transport, 8 in all they were dragged on Gun carriages by men from the French Flagship. H.M.S. Glouster [Gloucester] arrived from Brindisi for refit, went into Dry dock.
8th.
Divisions, Prayer's. Hands told of for working Parties. Leave from 1.30 for all Blue and 1st Part of White and Red Watches 7 AM in the morning. SPO Lawrence deprived of one G.C. Badge for bringing a flask of Whiskey onboard. We are Guard and a fire party was told of for fire in the Dock Yard at the Rope wharf, they got half way there and was sent back by Commander of Dockyard, fire under Control.
9th.
Divisions, Prayer, Drill. Shifted Ship to allow Hospital Ship to disembark wounded Soldiers from Salonika (Dover Castle). Leave from 4.30 PM to 7 AM.
10th.
Divisions. Saturday's Routine.
11th.
Divisions. Land Church Parties. Leave from 1.30 until 7 AM.