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Frank Read's diary of life aboard H.M.S. Lion

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October 17th 1915

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Frank Read
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Sunday Routine. Marched past skipper at divisions. Went ashore in afternoon with landing party. 

October 17th 1915

October 17th 1915

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October 16th 1915

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Holy stoned decks. Scrubbed out Mess in forenoon. Make & mend in afternoon. Got head down. 

October 16th 1915

October 16th 1915

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October 15th 1915

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Frank Read
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Coaled ship 420 tons. Cleaned ship in forenoon. Make & mend in afternoon. Got head down. 

October 15th 1915

October 15th 1915

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October 14th 1915

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Frank Read
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Gunners Party. Chipped under “A” Turret.

October 14th 1915

October 14th 1915

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October 13th 1915

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Landing Party in forenoon. Went to concert in Y.M.C.A. in afternoon. 

October 13th 1915

October 13th 1915

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October 12th 1915

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Working with gunners party all day. Scrubbed “B” Shell Room with wire scrubbers in forenoon. Chipped under “A” Turret in afternoon. Fleet Bayonet Competition in evening.

October 12th 1915

October 12th 1915

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October 11th 1915

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Frank Read
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Usual Routine. Aired bedding in forenoon. Cleaned paintwork on upper deck in forenoon. In flat in afternoon. Took 13.5″ practice in. Notice on board re addresses for leave. Must be something doing.

October 11th 1915

October 11th 1915

 

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October 10th 1915

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Usual Sunday Routine. Head down in afternoon. 

October 10th 1915

October 10th 1915

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October 9th 1915

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Frank Read
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Usual Saturday Routine. 1st B.C.S. Cutter Races in forenoon & afternoon. “Lion” only won one. Landed & watched ship beat Inflexible 4-1 in afternoon. Strong buzz about leave.

 October 9th 1915


October 9th 1915

 

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October 8th 1915

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Exercise Action in forenoon. Battle Practice with Picket Boats as ships. Painted under B Turret in forenoon & afternoon. Night defence in dog Watches.

October 8th 1915

October 8th 1915

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