Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 256
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During the time we were laying alongside dockyard wall we had to remain under short notice for sea in case of emergency and
March 4th [1918] During the forenoon we left the dockyard and proceeded down to our usual anchorage and then coaled ship
March 6th At 6 am. the squadron weighed anchor and proceeded down the Firth of Forth to the firing ground to carry out gun practice and at 4 P.M. we returned to Charlestown
March 7th During the morning we coaled ship and cleaned down
March 8th Captain Dumaresq of the "Sydney" became the Senior officer of the squadron during which at 5 P.M. the squadron put to sea
March 9th During the forenoon we picked up the convoy, and shaped our course for Bergen and shortly afterwards we saw the 7th Battle Squadron (the American ships) and which was covering us from attack – The weather was very fair, and a good voyage was anticipated