Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 149
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the South Atlantic based on Falklands Islands, also that she coaled from our collier yesterday – Anything that could be gathered together from all our messes, in the way of food in tins, or otherwise, and plenty of reading matter all of which was conveyed across to Glasgow, who greatly appreciated it, sending us a message of thanks etc from her ships company. Capt Luce who was in command of Glasgow during each action was still in command of her at this time
We were close to Pernambuco by now, and "Glasgow", who took charge of our collier, proceeded with her into Southern waters, whilst we proceeded back to our starting place Trinidad – Accordingly captains exchanged visits, and it was then learned that the German raider was believed to have been successful in returning to Germany – At 10.15 am we parted company each proceeding on their course. Weather ideal