Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 25
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[Page 25]
4th. [Oct]
Encounter, Berrima, Protector, destroyers, A.E. 2 - Colliers, Oilship, Hospital ship and Auxilaries and Captured Craft proceed to the Barrier Reef. Some unknown ship or Station on shore reporting our movements and also the resistance at Herbertshohe and that 19 Prisoners were taken and had been sent to Sydney. Ships at 5 miles apart commence searching operation and Close in again at dusk. Sydney takes station ahead of line.
5th.
Still making good our journey. 9.15 Flagship fired 1 round per gun for Test, Sydney fired 1 round per gun for Test also Range - Flag 6 Miles - Sydney 4 miles.
6th.
Running down past Solomon Islands. Montcalm has hot Bearing in her Engine - delayed.
7th.
5 Miles apart running for New Hebrides.
8th.
Owing to rough weather Encounter and A.E. ll anchor at Hebrides for the night.
9th.
Open 5 Miles apart.
10th. & 11th.
Usual Routine.