Awakened about 4 o’clock by Stokers wheeling barrows under foreshelter deck getting coal bags out. Cleaned into coaling rig first thing as we
were under short notice.Started coaling about 8 o’clock. Took in 450 tons. Finished about 9.30. Cleaned ship in forenoon. French Admiral came on
board in afternoon. Joined up part of ship as there was no painting party. Submarine tied up alongside.

January 23rd 1917