Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 128
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precautions necessary for the safety of the ship was carried out, especially mast head look outs. The Auxillary cruiser "Calgarian" was also patrolling further north in the channel.
Sep 30th in the forenoon, lifebelts & identification discs were issued to all hands.
Oct 3rd HMS. "Carnarvon" was seen steaming in the direction of Chesapeake Bay.
Oct 7th At 3 am. the "Cumberland" arrived to relieve us of patrol duties, whereupon we shaped course for Halifax N. Scotia
Oct 9th After a foggy trip we arrived at Halifax taken in charge by pilot and proceeded up harbour, dropping anchor at 7.30 a.m. – HMS. "Leviathan", "Carnarvon" and the Auxillary cruiser "Caronia" were also there at anchor, the French cruiser "Conde" being then in dock. Collier came alongside at 11 am and we commenced to replenish bunkers after dinner. "Leviathan" and "Caronia" got under weigh at 5.30 P.M. and we suspended coaling until 9 P.M. finishing pro tem at midnight