To Kiel in the 'Hercules'

“"[...]Hercules let go what was probably the first anchor a British surface ship had dropped into German mud since the outbreak of the war. The unexpected delay made it necessary for both the Hercules and the destroyer to put up their pilots for the night. This was managed in the former by giving the officer the flag captain's sea-cabin, and slinging hammocks for his two assistants outside. Doubtless the opportunity to enjoy a change of food was not[...]".”