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Peru News - 1916

Started by Jefgte, May 08, 2009, 04:14:26 PM

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Jefgte

Patroling since 23 august on west Philippines coast

"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Kaiser Kirk

Did they beat the drum slowly,
Did they play the fife lowly,
Did they sound the death march, as they lowered you down,
Did the band play the last post and chorus,
Did the pipes play the flowers of the forest

Jefgte

#17
18 sept 1916


In the afternoon, the Peruvian ships enter in Manilla Bay.

After patrollling on the west Philippines coast, the Peruvian squadron is going to return to Callao...

"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

#18
19 sept 1916
Early in the morning, The Peruvian Squadron left Manilla.
By orders of Iberia Admiral, much fresh foods, fruits & wine were in board of the ships.
The return is welcome for the crews.

7 oct 1916
The fleet arrive at Pago-Pago for rapid refuelling.
Admiral Deganio decrease  "Alert Status " from level 2 to level 1

8 oct 1916
To Callao...

"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf

Jefgte

1 nov 1916
In the morning, Contra-Admiral Deganio 'squadron arrive in Callao.

They are wellcome home said Almirante Commandante del Armada  - Fidel Salazar Vencedores
La "Musica del Armada" is playing for the entrance in the harbor.

4800t Escort Cruisers Inca Roca (flag) & Yahuar Huacac
750t Torpedo Boats Sucre, Cochabamba, Potosi & Oruro
3500t Fleet Tender Nevado Huascaran
...are placed for maintenance & crews are free for 4 weeks.
"You French are fighting for money, while we English are fighting for honor!"
"Everyone is fighting for what they miss. "
Surcouf