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Releived HMS Berwick and commenced patrolling zig-zag Course by day.
17th.
1.0 PM Releived by HMS Suffolk. Distance Covered whilst Patrolling 147 Miles.
Friday 19th.
Arrived Halifax, Nova Scotia, Distance 599 Miles. Coaled ship 910 Tons and Oiled ship 180 tons.
22nd. Monday.
General leave from 1.30 PM until 7 AM Tuesday. Port watch.
Wednesday 25th.
Vice Admiral Sir George Patey Inspected the ship. Rig of the day No.5. (General Drill & General Quarters,) General Leave for Starboard Watch 1.30 PM until 7 AM Wednesday. This being the first opportunity the Admiral had of visiting the ship since we left him last Oct., he had great pleasure in thanking the Ship's Company for the services rended in the Pacific & Indian Oceans. Left Halifax 6 PM. for Patrolling Area New York U.S.A. The Weather was very foggy, and the fog increased as we went down the harbour until we could hardly see a cables length in front of us.
6.35 PM, 25 Aug. Collision between Sydney and ferry boat loaded passengers, horses and carts and Motor Cars. Majority of Passengers were cool, one or two whished to get below and 2 women fainted. We asked the ferryhand if he wanted any assistance, reply, No, but a few minutes reported she was sinking fast. Called away all Boats crews and sent all boats to render all assistance possible. Ferry ran ashore, nothing doing for our boats. Fog increased so we anchored so as not to bump any more boats. 10.20 PM fog lifted, got up anchor, and got under way.