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Nov 9th Leave Monte Video after coaling, Pass H.M.S. "Otranto" coming up the river at full speed what a relief to them to be fortunate enough to escape after being up against such fearful odds. Our first Lieutenant was all nerves to think that we might be the next for a swim however we hear that "Von Spee" returns to Valparaiso to be patted on the back by the resident Germans.
Nov 11th Having received orders to proceed North we sight a ship in the distance full speed ahead. Racing down we give chase we draw closer about 6 p.m. we notice that she is on fire as we cautiously approach her the crew are taking to the boats and a German Naval Reserve Flag flying astern the Huns come alongside and are taken on board as prisoners 180 of a crew who are searched and put under guard as she was well