Hands called at 4.0 AM and changed (?) into coaling rig straight away. Worked main derreck, out ladders etc when hands fell in and started
coaling about 6.0 AM. Took in 980 tons from “Frances Duncan”. Finished about 10.30. Cleaned ship etc. afterwards. Rotten wind blowing, rianing &
very cold. Make & mend in afternoon. Went to see Lieut. Harrison re Motor Boat Reserves.

October 9th 1916

October 9th 1916 B