Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 58
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[Page 58]
seen you could first see a white [indecipherable] dusky legs & flashing teeth. Alarm sounded today just before dinner while I was washing myself & a towel. In my hurry to get upstairs I dropped my wristlet watch. When I got a chance to look for it it was gone.
Thursday 8-6-16
I have discovered a blanket & hope to keep it. We are now in the [indecipherable] Atlantic & have left our escort behind but we are still doing a little dodging.
Friday 9-6-16
On torpedo gaurd again today. Was called out yesterday & offered section leader but refused. Weather becoming much colder. Have discovered a few Chess players this discovery much relieves the monotony of the trip.
Saturday 10-6-16
The old Boat has started side slipping again. We must be entering a new danger zone.
Sunday 11-6-16
Picked up another escort this morning Destroyer or Torpedo 85. Evidently still possibility of Submarine attack because the escort signalled instructions of what to do in that event. For the last 2 days the old boat has had quite a noticeable list to Starboard