Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 120
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a port in Colombia South America, - we thoroughly examined the harbour as "Karlsruhe" and her supply vessels were still a mystery, and we knew a German steamer was harbouring inside – We left here at 8 am. for "Savanilla" also in Colombia, arriving there at noon and anchored; British Consul came on board, and at 6 o/c PM we left for St Lucia
[The Karlsruhe was destroyed by an internal explosion on Nov.4,1914]
July 26th [1915] en route at 7.30 am we passed and examined the island of Curacoa [Curacao] and Santa Marta
July 30th at noon we arrived at St Lucia and tied up alongside coaling wharf at 1.30 PM and remained a few days
Aug 4th at 6 P.M. we left for Barbados, and during the night, exercises was carried out.
Aug 5th at 8 a.m. we anchored off Barbados, and remained a few days, having a most enjoyable change, in beautiful weather
Aug 9th Early a.m. the Conde arrived & anchored
Aug 10th A gale sprang up suddenly, as a result the "Conde" took her departure also the R.M.S.P. "Chaleur" and a Norwegian steamer, we remained