Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 206
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[Page 206]
Feb 2nd [1917] Our Captain proceeded to the Admiralty so as to make arrangements about leave etc.
Feb 7th One half of the men proceeded on 21 days leave at 2 P.M. It was evidently plain that we were going to be modernised as rigging of the foremast was soon being dismantled with a view of placing a tripod mast in the ship, and very many other alterations were being made both internally and externally, - full advantage of this refit was being taken both by the men and the ship
March 2nd at 8 am. the 1st watch returned from their long leave, and the remainder of the men then proceeded on their 21 days leave – fairly good weather was prevailing and an enjoyable time was looked for – During the absence of the last named men it was found necessary to prolong our time allowed for refitting indefinitely, consequently each man then on leave received a telegram to extend his leave for an additional 7 days making a total of 28 days
March 31st The above men returned to the ship