Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 23
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21st.
Draw provisions from Arangi and prepare for sea under Sealed Orders. 11.30 AM. Weighed anchor and proceeded on our journey
22nd.
At Sea .
23rd.
Landed sighted on Starboard Hand (Ger. Guinea). Carried on until we reached Berlin Roads, afterwards recognitoring Berlin Harbour but there was only a schooner inside, and no hope of the Condor, Comet, or Planet of 1600 Tons armed with small Guns and attaining the speed of 12 Knots. Alter our course and steer for Anghar. [Angaur]
Thursday 24th.
At 11.30 Am. Crossed the Line.
25th.
Usual Routine - Nothing Sighted.
Saturday 26th.
Sighted Anghar Island which is a small Island south of the Pelow [Palau] Group about 5 miles long and 3 miles wide. Situated on this Island is the Phosperous Company and a Second Rate W.T. Station. At 9.30 Am. sent a cutter with landing party in charge of Lieut. Bill Salter to take and destroy W.T. Station. No resistance was giving.