Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 44
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19th.
Left St. Lucia and soon after we left we received a Wireless message to say that the Governor of Monserrat [Montserrat] had drifted out to Sea in a small sloop named Southern Cross. Sydney was ordered to keep a mast look out. Later received another Message to say the Governor had been picked up by the "S S Balanta" [possibly Beltana] as the steamer towed the dismasted sloop into Harbour with the Governor on board, the natives went mad with delight and gave the Balanta a rousing reception. The Sydney now set her Course for San Juan again.
20th.
Arrived at San Juan. Distance 280 Miles
From the Inside the 3 ships we were watching Farn, President, Odenwald could been seen. Sydney patrolled out side stopping all ships. The U.S. fort ashore ordered us to show our colours (no notice taken).
27th.
Arrived at Port de France - Martinique. Distance from San Juan and patrol 4,584 Miles. Oiled Ship - 614 Tons.