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HMS Patia17 August 1915
At sea
Lat 62.21, Long -12.63
3.0am: Reduced to 54 revs. Ceased zigzag
5.55am: Rendezvoused with HMS “Mantua” & “Patuca”
6.10am: Stopped
6.30am: Proceeded 45 revs. Courses as requisite round Rendezvous
7.30am: Formed line ahead ships 2 miles apart
9.30am: Divisions & Prayers. Exercised General Quarters. Employed as requisite. Training classes at instruction
11.25am: Sighted “HMS Ambrose”
11.40am: Stopped. Sent boat for armed guards
12.10pm: Armed guards (2) rejoined from HMS “Ambrose”. Supplied 112 lbs butter, 112 lbs potatoes & 56 lbs beans to HMS “Patuca”
12.30am: HMS “Mantua” & HMS “Patuca” proceeded independently
12.50pm: Proceeded North, 61 revs, “Ambrose” 6 miles on Starboard beam
2.10pm: HMS “Ambrose” proceeded
6.0pm: Course S20W, 2 point zigzag
8.10pm: Examined Russian steamer “Burevestnik” flying boarded flag. Allowed to proceed
Number on sick list: 9
In total 902 days available for this date.