Item 01: Bordeaux diary, 29 July 1914-3 January 1915 / Franz Bordeaux - Page 56

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7 October 1914
In the forenoon "Tromp" passes us, 1st officer from "Markomania" goes on board her with the object of conferring with the Commander. Result: the commandant said "If you enter another Dutch harbour you will render yourself liable and will be detained".

8th October 1914
Sick in bed all day. Otherwise nothing unusual

9th October 1914
Coaling is still continued. The men are doing their best.

10th October 1914
One day passes like the other. Every day we ask ourselves where is the "Emden", & what is she doing? In the evening our Telegraphist, Mr Kluge, picks up the Dutch wireless "Antwerp is fallen"

11 October 1914
Nothing unusual during the day. In the evening we see that Dutch warships are signalling to each other by means of search-