Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 124
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but proceeded direct to St Lucia, arriving there at 5 PM. securing to coal wharf.
Aug 31st [1915] whilst coaling, the dead body of a native was seen floating on the surface near by, it was a ghastly sight, - the native police took charge of the body, towed it out to sea, weighed it and let it sink – At 4.30 PM we again departed.
Sept 1st at 7 am we again anchored at Barbados and remained a few days, giving leave
Sep 3rd Entertained by inhabitants, picnic etc
Sep 5th at 9 PM we proceeded to sea.
Sep 9th at 7 am. we found ourselves at Jamaica and tied up to our usual wharf. HMS. "Isis" laying the opposite side.
Sep 10th SS. King John, collier came alongside and natives coaled ship, finishing 3 P.M.
Sep 11th at 6.30 am. an Earthquake tremor was easily felt, a repetition occurring at 11 am. At 9 am we proceeded to Port Royal to attempt to refloat an oiltank steamer that had gone ashore there off the Beacon but we failed in the attempt and so returned