Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 219
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Aug 4th The anniversary of hostilities, - the fleet was laying at anchor under full steam quite ready to meet any eventuality, as rumours gained currency that the Germans were going to make a dash for the Atlantic on this day, but there was nothing doing, altho the weather was very foggy
Aug 5th A day of general drill for the Squadron
Aug 7th During forenoon drill, and afternoon we again coaled ship.
Aug 8th More squadron drills.
Aug 9th Some spasms this day, until 9 PM came and then a signal was sent from Beatty raise steam for full speed immediately and prepare for night action, - by jove some sport, and some possibility of getting at the Huns or was it just another spasm
Aug 10th At 12.30 am. the Fleet began to move hurriedly it being reported that a German raider was operating in the North Sea. The 2nd and 6th Light Cruiser Squadrons together with their attendant destroyers preceded the fleet, and when well