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

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November 13th 1914

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Frank Read
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Exercise Action in afternoon. 

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November 12th 1914

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Frank Read
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Usual routine.

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November 11th 1914

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Frank Read
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1st part went ashore, but being too wet soon came back and went in afternoon. 

Ed. Note: Part should probably be ‘party’.

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November 10th 1914

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Frank Read
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Usual routine. 

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November 9th 1914

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Frank Read
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Arrived Cromarty at 6.0 a.m. Moored and coaled ship 880 tons.

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November 8th 1914

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Frank Read
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Sunday Routine. Church in forenoon. Cold wet day. Captured 3 merchantmen. Service in evening.

 

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November 7th 1914

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Frank Read
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Fine but cold day. Captured 2 merchantmen. 

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November 6th 1914

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Frank Read
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Usual harbour routine. Put to sea at 8.30.p.m. Had first watch. Ran into boom defence in fog. 

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November 5th 1914

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Frank Read
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Coaled ship 260 tons. 

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November 4th 1914

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Frank Read
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Usual Routine. Harry Free’s muffler, jersies & Balaclava Helmets served out.

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