Cook of Mess. Went to Holy Communion in Admirals Cabin at 8:45. Cleaned pinnace out. Thought we were going to take Church Parties ashore but they were washed out. Got an hour’s extra drill for not having shaved before divisions. Church in forenoon. Dock started sinking about 3 o’clock. Heard buzz that Holland had declared war against Germany.

April 4th 1915