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1915
simply had to be placed in the mouth to be blown up, the pressure therein being retained by a valve in the tube. Aluminium identity discs were also served out. These were worn suspended round the neck. On the disc was the owners name, religion, & name of ship. Darkness had fallen when we left Plymouth Sound so that the hostile submarines, if they were anywhere in the vicinity, were easily evaded.
Feb. 13
During the night the sea rose until eventually it was exceedingly rough, flooding all living spaces between decks & making things very uncomfortable, indeed. This was the worst weather the ship had been in during the commission, and she stood it splendidly, all things considered.
Feb. 14
After 24 hours the weather abated & we were enabled to increase speed from about 12 Knots to 20 Knots gradually. Several things were missing from the upper deck as a result of the storm, but the damage nor loss were not serious. Our final destination was unknown, & apparently, our instructions were to proceed round the South & West coasts of Ireland, round the north of the Shetlands eventually receiving further wireless instructions.
Feb. 15
Off the north-west coast of Ireland conditions improved considerably, the temperature rose, & life was once more merry & bright. The Shetlands looked picturesque in a snow mantle. Whilst off the Shetlands we