Report of Drifters off Cape Helles 22 January 1919
S.O. 9th Div of Drifters
D “Northesk” II
Chanak.
Jan 22/19
Div II Pay Office.
H.M.S. “Europa”
Enclosed I send pay sheets for six of the vessels in my Division, shewing the amounts they desire to draw on Feb 1.
I expect to come to Mudros about that date for food, clothing etc & will call for the amounts.
In the meanwhile it is requested that a statement of accounts for pay may be sent me as soon as possible for the crews (& Officers) of the following vessels.
H.M.D. “Northesk II” No. 2022.
“ “Northern Scot” No. 2425.
“ “Prime” No. 2289.
“ “Ten” No. 1052.
“ “Hopeful” No. 2386.
“ “Comely” No. 2387.
“ “Ebenezer” No.2294.
“ “Victoria II” No. 766.
observing that these men have received no statement of their pay accounts since Sept last.
It is particularly requested that a statement of the Victualling accounts to end of Dec may be sent for the ships, & in future once a month in accordance with Capt Ks Memo No 45 where notice is given of a probable change of crews in the near future.
R.H. Palmer.
Lieut. R.N.V.R.
S.O. of Div.