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the desire to take an active part because the little work in the bureau did not please me. I have watch post No 2 on the searchlight platform on the signal deck. Former A.B. Green has No 1 post. Engineer Frey is standing at the communication tube to the rear platform and to searchlight Nos "1" and "2". Sailor Zunmer & fireman Kuhlmann are in charge of No 2 searchlight.
To night is my first watch.
Monday 10/8/14
At 3 o'clock alarm is given, a ship in sight in the fore. When nearer it was found to be a Japanese steamer. Otherwise nothing unusual. We are in the Great Ocean (Pacific Ocean) on the way to the squadron. Heavy seas towards dusk.
Tuesday 11/8/14
Heavy seas, our ship is almost turning turtle. Last night the following wireless was received:- "Japan intends