Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 250
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Jan 11th During the whole of this day we carried out torpedo firing, weather prevented us carrying out this exercise yesterday, but today the elements being much more in our favour we were able to obtain most satisfactory results
Jan 13th During the forenoon great activity prevailed among the fleet, and it was quite evident that the fleet was preparing again to go to sea, and in due course steaming orders were issued and at 2 P.M. the fleet began to weigh anchor, but our squadron was cancelled from going, - and eventually the last of the fleet was seen passing through the gates and soon lost sight of, and so our squadron of four cruisers was left to control the harbour
Jan 14th late in the evening we received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to proceed to sea and acted accordingly, - all boats were secured and everything prepared to leave harbour at 'short' notice, and orders were,
Jan 15th At 2 a.m. the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron with attendant destroyers were to proceed