Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 22
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Parramatta & Warrego, Yarra are still searching but no news.
17th. [Sept]
3.30 PM, sighted Flagship who has come across to pick us up. Proceed south together. 10.15 PM. turned about and steamed for Rabaul after covering a distance of about 750 miles south.
17th & 18th.
Steaming along with Flagship at a speed of 15 Knots
19th.
Arrive at Rabaul. Collier Wandgape came alongside and we started Coaling, while the Murex came along Port side and gave us Oil Fuel. Ships in Harbour, Montcalm French Flagship R.A. Encounter, Protector, destroyers & Sub A.E. 2. Rumoured that a Steamboat with a small Gun onboard sank A.E. 1 but not offical. The Submarines should not be allow to go out by themselves but should have a parent ship with them.
Sunday 20th.
Clean ship and pipe down.