Scrubbed decks with sand. Boat keeper of Sailing pinnace all day. Took 1st part of port Watch over to floating dock about 9.30. “Lion” came in about 11 o’clock. Started pumping dock out almost immediately. Had to stop in pinnace all day keeping her clear. Ships company scrubbed bottom. Finished pumping about 5.30. Scrubbed hammock in evening. Battle Fleet put to sea and buzz that German Squadron was out.

March 29th 1915