Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 47
Primary tabs
Transcription
[Page 47]
Information had been received to say a German supply ship intended meeting the Kronprinz there. As Sydney neared the Rendezous she prepared for action.
20th.
At 9 AM arrived at the rendezous Lavendeira reef, Cape St. Rugui - but nothing doing. Distance 1926 miles. Patrolled in the vicinity until 3 PM when the ship proceeded south to meet S S "Alcantara" outside Permanbuco [Pernambuco].
21st.
At 2 PM arrived off Permanbuco [Pernambuco]. Distance 210 miles.
News had been received that a raid was intended on the Mail Packet "Alcantara" so the Sydney intended to escort her to see if anything doing. The Mail Boat arrived Permanbuco about the same time as the Sydney. Capt. of Sydney ordered the Capt. of Alcantara to collect what information he could and transmit it to Sydney on leaving harbour. At 6 PM the Alcantara came out of harbour and reported to the Sydney that a raid was intended on her when she arrived in position Lat. 7 S. Long. 34 W. Alcantara steamed through this position with the Sydney hanging on, but there was nothing doing. Everybody was very disappointed.
22nd.
At 10 AM parted company from the Alcantara and proceeded for Lavendeira Reef as we were very short of Coal, in fact we hadn't got 100 Tons on board. 1.30 PM. arrived at Lavendeira Reef. Distance 210 miles.