Tuesday, January 7th, 1919 - The storm of last night continued this morning and did not begin to abate until afternoon. A tremendous sea was running, some of the waves were almost terrifying they were so huge ‘ One mighty wave struck the ship about 11.00 am. and as a result we lost the port propeller. This was a very serious matter and most of us felt blue and nervous about there being only one propeller with which to fight the storm. Fortunately this is an excellent ship in a heavy sea and we came through alright, although several heavy seas landed on board; no damage was done. The storm moderated during the late afternoon. Having to get along with only one propeller will make us from seven to ten days overdue, not a cheerful prospect. The ships run was 167 miles.

Wednesday, January 8th, 1919 Weather fine and cool, moderate west wind, snow squalls in afternoon. Ships run was 120 miles,

Time drags heavily on a long voyage like this but the days are put in somehow. The Officers play bridge or read most the time. There is a chess tournament on at present. I spend a good deal of time each day walking the deck. Some of the Officers are studying Russian. I have tried a little of it but it is most difficult and rather a hopeless job. The band gives a concert every morning in Officers smoke room. Weather permitting the men are given physical training on deck. The men are in excellent health and spirits and are Skylarking about the decks most of the day.

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