Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 57
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27th.
Arrived at Patrolling area off New York and relieve HMS Carnarvon. Distance from Halifax, 613 Miles.
September 1915.
3rd.
7 PM. Whilst patrolling the liner St. Paul called up Sydney and reported a woman overboard, Sydney immediately switched on all Search lights and commenced sweeping, found body shortly afterwards floating face down. Body passed about 10 yards from ship, men ordered not to jump overboard. Called away life boats crews and dropped Cal. Bouy. Unable to find body although they searched for one hour. Wake caused by ship must have caused body to turn over and sink. Reported accordingly. Received message of thanks from Capt. Lucas, St. Paul.
Sund. 5th.
Relieved from Patrolling by HMS Carnarvon. Distance covered Patrolling 2454 Miles.
7th.
Arrived Halifax, 613 miles. Coaled with 900 Tons. HMS Argylle arrived previously with Bullion from England from America.
Sund. 12th.
6 PM. left Halifax.
14th.
AM Arrived at Patrolling area off N.Y., Distance 613 miles. Releived HMS Carnarvon. Commenced Patrolling.