On This Day – 17 August

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RN flagHMS Patia

17 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.