Item 01: J. E. Morrison diary, 13 October 1917-29 October 1918 - Page 97
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[Page 97]
At Marseilles we saw some splendid formally German steamers captured by the country of Brazil full of foodstuffs from that country & flying their flag. Also numerous food steamers & oil tank steamers flying the U.S.A. flag.
June 8
Narrow escape at night of collision between Kaisar I Hind & Indarra when altering courses 70° 2 extra Jap distroyers joined off Tunis steaming 20 miles along the African coast & Cape Bon. Very thick at night discontinued zig zagging.
May 9
Heavy gale of wind & heavy seas. Speed reduced 13 knots. The distroyers making very heavy weather. 5 pm sighted Malta
June 10
7 pm off Valetta harbor
7.30 pm entered harbor
8 pm inside harbor & mine field. Caladonia fouled moorings well inside. Indarra ordered out of harbor again & turn around. Strong gale. No tugs available. Very little room. Capt. protested & signal the Chief officer of staff that he would anchor where he were or make fast to nearest bouy inside harbor & take all responsibility. Signals reply approved. Now after coming in the authorities ordered us out