Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 27
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Flagship commenced coaling and at 1 O'Clock it commenced to rain very heavy. Sydney prepared for Coaling. Collier Mellina came alongside and we commenced coaling at once 5.30 P.M.
16th. [Oct]
Received Order to raise steam and proceed to Fanning Island where S.M.S. Nurnberg is supposed to have cut Communication and Cables. P.M. Reported Cables all correct also the Comet German steamer 335 Tons was captured this being the 5th one added to our list of prizes. Oil vessel arrived from Port Morsby received orders to proceed to Sydney and coal ect. To Join H.M.S. Minatour and Melbourne to assist in Escorting Convoy to England, at 5 PM. we weighed anchor and proceeded to Sydney at 14 Knots.
20th.
3 A.M. Sighted Sugarloaf Light House. 11 P.M. Communicated with Sydney Heads.
21st.
Arrived Sydney went alongside Garden Island discharged 1 Torpedo and old Stores, proceeded to dry dock.
22nd.
In dock. Cleaning and getting ready for Trip.