Thursday, September 2, 1915

At seven we turned out, and after breakfast we turned to on the ship - general field day. Our division had the quarter deck. We worked all day until about four o'clock. I had the 2 - 4 steering engine room watch. I turned in on deck about nine, sleeping on a sheet and several blankets. The night was cool and clear, the sky was brilliant with stars. We could see just the handle of the great dipper.