June 25, 1898
Off guard at 2.30 p.m. Inspection, where we received heavy marching orders. Fire drill 5. p.m. Boat lowered from ‘Peking’ to bring Fr. McKinnion aboard.… Read More »June 25, 1898
James J. Loughrey
June 23, 1898
Inspection 8 to 9.30 am. I saw two sharks about 40 feet long which followed the ship for over two hours. A soldier from H… Read More »June 23, 1898
June 22, 1898
Natives came alongside with coconuts, limes, pineapples, pigs and chickens. We bought them for a song finding that old brass coins were considered more valuable… Read More »June 22, 1898
June 21, 1898
Reveille at 5 am. Breakfast, exercise and school. The weather was squzilly. The Spanish Governor came aboard ‘Charleston’ at 9 am. Fourteen small boats full… Read More »June 21, 1898
June 20, 1898
Land sighted at 5 a.m. Ordered below at 6.30 off Agana. Hove to at 7.30. ‘Charleston’ went ahead and sneaked into the harbour entrance. Heavy… Read More »June 20, 1898
June 19, 1898
Mass at 8. a.m. At noon we were 160 miles from Agana (Guam). Heavy showers. Fleet stopped at 4. p.m. and Father McKinnion went on… Read More »June 19, 1898
June 18, 1898
Sighted land at 6 a.m. Ordered below at 8 a.m. until 9.30. Weather squally and showery.
June 17, 1898
Reveille at 5 a.m. Drill and school. Breakfast — hot cakes and coffee. Lunch – rice, biscuits and coffee. 12 noon ‘Charleston’ clearing decks for… Read More »June 17, 1898
June 16, 1898
School and drill morning and afternoon.