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U. S. S. MASSACHUSETTS

December 4, 1942.

The Commanding Officer. Commander in Chief, U.S. FLEET. Chief of Naval Operations (Office of Naval Records

and Library).

War Diary - U.S.S. MASSACHUSETTS; Forwarding of.

(a) Atlantic Fleet Letter 71-42. (b) CominCh letter, serial 3899. (c) Atlantic Fleet Cont. letter 7CL-42 (Revised).

(A) War Diary U.S.S. MASSACHUSETTS (BB59) from cOmmissioning, l2 May 1942, to 31 October 19420

(B) War Diary, U.S.S. MASSACHUSETTS (BB59) for month of November 1942.

1. The enclosed diaries which were prepared while reference (a) was believed effective are forwarded herewith. Since the IlAction Report" for 7-8 November 1942 has already been forw'arded in accordance with reference (c), copies are not appended ~o the "War Diary".

20 Reference (b) was received at the end of November, . 1942, upon:return from eXtended operations. Subsequent "War Diaries" and logs will be maintained .in ae cordance with the instructions . therein.

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The Diary of the U.S.S. Y.assachusetts commences this date. Operatio!1s ~I" to the present time cover Navy Yard fitting out, shakedown, and training \ periods and are summarized below. ~

On May 12, 1942, the U .S.S. Massachusetts was delivered at the South Boston Navy Yard Annex by the Bethleham Shipbuilding Corporation, Fore River Branch, contJ;'actors, and placed in cOlZmission under the command of Captain Francis E.M. vVhiting, U.S. Navy; COHlIJ:ander Edward M. Thompson, U.B. Navy, Executive Officer.

Work continued on uncompleted items and fitting out until July :t.2, 1942, when the. ship sailed for Casco Bay, Maine, to comrnence a seven week period of active training.' On July 10, 1942, the U. S. s. Massachusetts had reported to Commander-in-Cruef, U.S. Fleet and Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet for duty, (Reference Chief of Naval Onerations despatch 301532 of June 1942 and U.S.S. NJassachusetts despatch 102004 of July 1942).

On July 21, 1942, the ship returned" to Navy Yard, Boston, Mass., for post trial inspections and further work on uncompleted items.

On July 22, 1942 the U.S.S. Massachusetts was turned over to , Commander Battleships, U.S., Atlantic Fleet, (Reference Commander in' Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet despatch 222037 of July 1942), and on July 28, 1942, reported ready for shakedown cruise (Reference U.S.S. Massachusetts despatch 282003 of July 1942).

On August 2, 1942, the U.S.S.Massachusetts. sail,ed from Boston, :Mass ~, for Chesapeake area for training, deperming and degaussing calibration, compass and radio direction:, finder work. Arrived in the Tangier Sound area August 3,. 1942~

On August 17, 1942, departed from Hampton Roads, Virginia', for Casco Bay, Maine,,; arriving the following dB.;Y and continued training exercises.

On September 13, 1942, the U.S.S. lvfassachusetts entered the Navy Yard Boston for scheduled dry docking and interim availability. The

, availability period of two weeks having been reduced, the ship sailed for Casco Bay ar~a again on September 22,1942, conducting night exercises at sea.and entering Casco Bay the fol1qwing day, September 23, 1942.

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On September 20, 1942, departed from Casco Bay, for Chesapealce arriving Hampton Roads, Virginia, on September 27, 1942, and on September 2~, 1942, reported for duty in Task Group 21.3.

On October 1, 1942, the U.S.S. Massachusetts arrived in the Tangier Sound area where further training and firings were conducted. The week-end of October 25, 1942, the ship anchored in Annapolis Roads and was visited by niidshipment from the U.S. Naval Academy.

On October 7, 1942, sailed from Chesapeake area for Casco Bay, conducting battle practices enroute and arriving at Casco Bay on October 8, 1942, to continue training.

On 16 October 1942, returned to NciVY Yard, Boston, Masso, to ioad oil, stores and amnunition.

lliles steamed to date are 7016.8 and days underway total 38.

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17 - 18 October 1942. Continued loading stores, ammunition and fuel in preparation

for operations. Installed #2 RDF and operating station.

19 October 1942. Sailed Navy Yard, Boston·, JlIass., for Casco Bay. Task Unit

composition and designation is "Task Force 21.3". U.S.S. Massachusetts escorted by MAYFJUJT, RHIND, and EDWARDS , W1der U.S.S. I~SSACHUSETTS Operation Plan 12-42 of 17 October 1942.

Positions: 0800 1200 2000 Lat. 420-20.8 N 430 -01.0 N 43°-43.0 N Long. 71°-01.6 TN' 70°-01.7 VI 70°-10.0 W

Weather: At 0600 visibility was fair, ceiling unlirni ted. , Visibility improved and "was very good, ceiling unlimited.

l'fiiles Steamed: 144.25

Brief of the days operations: Undervvay from Boston Navy Yard Annex at 0800 for Casco Bay. Fired AABP'fB-2f1 and I1Sn and 5" Radar practice enroute. Anchored Casco at·1525.

20 October 1942. Anchored Casco Bay.making preparations to receive flag

and staff of C·olTIJ";lander Cruiser Division SEVEN (CoIIlIDander Task Group 21.3) on board.

Compensated and calibrated new·P~F installation on blimp during th e day.

21 October 1942: Commander Cruiser Division SEVEN, Rear Admiral Robert C.

Giffen, U.S.Navy,(Comrnander Task Group 21.3}, transferred with flag and staff from U.S.8. VnCHITA •.

Task Group 34.1 was formed, Rear Admiral Giffen commanding ¥1ASSACHUSETTS' flag.

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23 - 23 October 1942. Continued preparations for forthcoming operation. All

commanding officers reported to Task Group Commander • •

24 October 1942. Composition and Designation Unit:

Task Group 34.1 - Rear Admiral H.C. Giffen, U.S.H. D. S • S. MASSACfIDSETTS, Cruiser Division SEVEN less U.S.S. AUGUSTA, Destroyer Squadron EIGHT less ROWAN, TRIPPE, plus JE~1f\:n\Js.

Operation Plan No. Commander Task Group 34.1 Operation Plan 1-42.

Positions: Lat. Long. (Underway at 1400)

2000 43°-06 N 680 -42.7 w

Weather: . Sea smooth, ceiling low, visibility 4 - 7 miles vdt.h intermittent fog patches in late afternoon and early evening.

Brief of days operations: Undervvay from Casco Bay at 1400 in company Task Group 34.1 under secret orders. Direct route Casco to sea via Browns Bank-Georges Bank route. Speed of advance fifteen (15) knots. Task Group 34.1 is to rendezvous and operate with Task Force 34, Admiral Hewitt, cow.manding, in U.S.S~ AUGillTA.

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25 October 1942. Composition and Designation:

Task Group 34.1 - Rear Admiral R.C. Giffen, U.S.N.t

D.S.S. MASS,;\CHDSETTS, Cruiser Division SE.VEN less U.S.S. AUGUSTA. Destroyer ,Squadron EIGHT less ROWAN, TRIPPE, plus JENKINS.


Positions: Lat. Long.

0800 4lo-52.5 1N 65 0 -0l.3'W

Mile s Steamed from 1400 to 1200: 320

Weather: Overcast and raining, fog patches in a.m., clearing at 0830.

Brief of days operations: Proceeded to east and south to rendezvous. Speed 15. Took in paravanes on crossing 1,000 fathom curve. Test ,firings 20 and 40 1~ batteries. Drill air attack.

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26 October 1942. Composition and Designation:

Task Group 34.1 - Rear Adrilira1 R.C. Giffen, USN'. U.S.S. MASSACHUSETTS, Cruiser Division SEVEN less U .S.S. AUGUSTA, Destroyer Squadron EIGHT' less ROWAN,· TRIPPE, plus JENKll~S.


Positions: 0800 1200 2000 Lat. 390 -03.3 ' N 380 -58' N 390 .... 17.8' N Long. 630 -05.5 ' TN 63-57.5' ~V 610 -16' w.

Course and speed made good 1200 to 1200: 1810 T - 13.9 knots.

II/dles Steamed from 1200 to .1200: 334.

Brief of days operations: Rendezvoused with Task Group 34.3 at 1037 Maneuvered in vicinity of the rendezvous. At 1112 sighted main body of Task Group to east. At1305 changed course to east to take station in the van as covering force.

Remarks: Distance made good from rendezvous point 121.5, at 2000.


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Task Group 34.1 - Reali' Admiral R. C. Giffen, USN. U.S. S. WiASSACHUSETTS, Cruiser Division Seven less U.S. S. AUGUSTA. Destroyer Squadron EIGHT Ie ss' ROVVAN, TPJPPE, plus

Operation Plan No. , COrrlli1ander Task Group 34.1 Operation Plan 1-42.

.. JENKINS.

Positions: 0800 1200 2000 Lat. 390 -44.3 t N 390 -53.2' N 390 -57 1 N Long. 570 -40 1 1'V 570 -02.5 1 tv 540 -57 1 W

Weather: Sea rough, weather fair. Miles Steamed from 1200 to 1200: 333. Brief of ,days operations: Conducted radar tracking drill in Task Group 34.1.

N~Y-rlANT closed for mail transfer. Remarks: Continued receiving radio reports of enemy, subuarine activities

indicating formation of enemy patrol lines ruleadof fleet.


Task Group 34.1 - Rear Admiral R.C. Giffen, USN. U.S.S. N~SSACHUSETTS. Cruiser Division SEVEN less U.S.S. AUGUSTA. Destroyer Squadron EIGHT less ROVVAN, TRIPPE, plus JENKTIJS.

Operation Plan No". Commander Task

Positions: Group 34.1 Operation Plan 1-42.

0800 1200 2000 Lat. 400 -13.5 1 N 400 -19 1 N 390 -38 1 N Long. 520 -04 t W 510 _05 'W 480 -53.8 f ifV

Weather: Sea rough - partly fair weather with intermittent rain squalls. Miles steamea (total) from 1200 to 1200: 270.

, Course and speed made good 1200 to 1200: 0480 T - 13.3 knots. Brief of days operations: Radar tracking drill was held in Task Group

34.1 joined by Cruiser Division EIGHT from Task Group 34.3. Conduct A.A. practice 5lt battery, exercise #1, in Task Group 34.1 joined by Cruise~ Division EIGHT f~om Task Group 34.3.

SWNuary of' important orders received and decisions: Enemy submarine , reports indicate possible formation of SS tactical, unit in

area 360 -39' North and 350 -45 f West. Continued D.Ffs. on other enemy patrols received via broadcast schedules.

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Task Group 34.1 -,RearAdmiral H.C. Giffen, USN. U.S. S. M:ASSACWBETTS, Cruiser Division SEVEN less U .S.S. AUGUSTA. ~ Destroyer Squadron EIGHT less ROWAN, TRTI)PE, plus JEI\TKllJS.

Oper&tion Plan No. COI1mander Task

Positions :' Group 34.1 Operation Plan 1-42.

Lat. Long.

Weather: Sea rough to rain squall.

O~ UOO ~oo 380 -29' N, 370 -58 1 N 360 -50.4' N 450 -41' W 45 0 -01.£5'W 43°-22.Sit N

moderate - weather mostly clear with occasional

Course and speed nlade good 1200 to 1200: 1160 T - 13.2 knots. Miles steamed. (total) from 1200 to 1200: 316.1 Brief of days operations: Conducted radar trackiI,lg drill in Task

,Group 34.1 joined by Cruiser Division EIGHT from Task Group 34.3. 'Doubtful submarine contacts reported by various units of screen.

30 October 1942. Composition and Designation ,Unit:

Task Group 34.1 - Rear Adffiiral R.C. Giffen, USN. U • S • S • 1!lASSA CHUS ETTS , Cruiser Division SEVEN' less U.S. S. AUGUSTA. Destroyer Squadron EIGHT less ROWAN, TRIFPE, plus JENKTIJS.

Operation Plan No. Commander Task Group 34.1 Op erat ion Plan I-lf2.

Positions: 0000 1200 Lat. 350 -15.£51 N 350 -02.5 1 N Long. U °-19 t 11 400 -57 .3 1 W

Weather: Sea moderate becoming smooth YJi th fairly heavy northeast - weather clear- scattered clouds.

2000 340 -09.5' N 390 -42.5' W

swell from

Course and speed made good 1200 to 1200: 132.5,0 T - 11.6 knots. Mile s steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200: 277.4 Brief of days operations: Conducted fueling exercises, joining

main boqy of Task Group 45. Doubtful submarine contact reported by various units of screen. '

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Task Group 34.11 - Rear Admiral RaC. Giffen, USN. ~ U. s. S. MASSACHUSETTS. Cruiser Division SEVEl'J less U.S.S. AUGUSTA. Destroyer Squadron ·EIGHT less ROWAN,TRIPPE, plus JENK]1\JS.

Operation Plan No. Comrnander Task Group

Positions: 34.1 Operation Plan 1-42.

0800 . 1200 2000 Lat. 34{)06' N 340 -39' N 340 -41' N Long. 360 -32' TN 360 -12.3' W 340 -39.2 1 ~Al

Weather: Partly overcast - occasional rain squalls - sea smooth to modera te - swells coming from northeast.

Course and seed made ood 1200' to l200: 0960 T - 12.9 Imots. Wdles steamed total from 1200 to 1200: 295.7 Brief of days operations: Conducted radar tracking drill in TaSk

&roup 34.1. Doubtful submarine contacts reported by various units of screen.

The proposed fueling of light forces postponed on account of sea condutions.

TOTAL MILES STEAMED to 1200, 31 October 1942 - 9307.25.

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1 November 1942

Steaming as before in Task Group 34.1, in company with and covering group for ~ask Force 34, operating under Commander Task Force 34 Operation Plan #5-42.

Task Group 34.1, composition as follows: Rear Admiral Giffen Crudiv Seten less AUGUSTA Desron Eight less ROWAN,TRIPPE plus JENKINS

Task Force 34 Organization as't-ollows: ,

34.1 Covering Group, Rear Admir~l Giffen, U.S.N. 34.2 Air Group,R~ar Admiral McWhorter

RANGER SANTEE,SANGAMON,SDV1ANEE CLEVELAND

'DESRON TEN

34.3 Fire Support Groups Rear Admiral' Kelley, B.S.N.

'Batdiv Five less ARKANSAS Crudi v Eight ~sron Eleven less LIVERn10RE,EBERLE D§sdiv Twenty-six less NICHOLSON MURPHY plus LUDLOW Desd! v TWenty-nine less TILLM.AIfi

1~.4 Transports Captain Emmet,U.S.N.

Transdiv One,Three,Flve,Seven Nine plus S.'eatrain LAKEHURST,S.S. CONTESSA LIVJmMORE,EBER.E,PARKER,DALLAS DESRON THIRTEEN,les$, LUDLO'Vv,WILKES SWANSON,NICHOLSON plus TILLMAN Desdiv Thirty less PARKER,plus COLE,BEMADON Mlndivs N1neteen,Twenty-one,CHEROKEE

;;:,*.5 ,'Western Task Foroe, M8;jpr General Patten, U.S.N.

j~;~.6 Train, Capt'un 'Wya.tt, U. S.N. MIANTONOMAH, MONADNOCK

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CHEMONG ,MERRINIACK, HOUSATONIC ,WINOOSKI ,KENNEBEC, CHENANGO

34.7 Force Flagship

AUGUSTA ,ROVVAN

1 November 1942 (Con.)

Positions N La.t. W Long.

0800 32 40,.5 32 23

2000 30 54 30 37

Course and speed 1200 to l200T. 13.1 Knots. Miles Steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200 313.2

Weather: Mostlyc1ea.r, scattered olouds. Sea moderate to rough-swell from northwest. Steaming on various oourses. Doubtful sub contaot reported by 'D.D.S.

Summary of important orders reoei ved and deoisio.lill.S:: N~,ne o

2 November 1942 '

Posi tions N Lat. W Long.

0800 281;2 29 14'

1200 28 00.5 28 41

2.000 27 05 27 13.2

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 l45T 13.5 Knots Miles Steamed (tota1) from 1200 to 1200 323.3

Weather: Mostly clear-oce:a.sioIaal rain' squalls, scattered clouds. ~ea smooth to moderate, swell from northeast.

Catapulted planes a.t intervalS for anti submarine ~a.trol~ Doubtful sub oontacts reported by D.D.8.' Destroyers fueled from fleet'tankers.

3. November 1942

Positions N Lat~, W Long.

0800 27 48 24' 23

1200 '2842, 24 23.5

Course and speed 1200 to' ,1200 080T 13.7 Knots

2000 .. ' , 30 06.5 23 41.8

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Miles steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200 . 329.4 Remarks on weath~r_f;Mostlyclear with oceasiol1lla1 rain squalls' ,~_' and Soattered olouds. Sea DlGderate, becoming rough in afternoo~='=' "'--":~1\ Steaming on various easterly courses.

4 November 1942

Positions N Lat. W Long.

0800 31 40.5 22 41

12000 31 48.2 21 41.3

2000 32 21 21 10

Course and -speed 1200 to 1200 036.5T 10.8 Knots. Miles steamed (total) fram 1200 to 1200 258.7 Remarks on weather: Clear in ll:l0rning wi th scattered clouds, ' strong breeze-partially overcast in afternoon with rain squalls~sea rough. Steaming on various courses ~lowly in afternoon,.{ Doubtful submaril1£e comtaets reported by scre'ening .D.D.S. Plane lashed to main deok aft carried away by heavy sea and was badly damaged , leaving but two -available for service.

5 November 1942

Positions 0800 1200 N Lat. 33 10.7 33 44 •. 7 W Long. 18 44 18 15

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 056.2T 9.5. Knots Miles steamed ('total) from 1200·to 1200 229.

2000 '3346 15 53.3

Reamrks on weather: Streng winds,interm1ttent rain squalls pa.rtia.lly overoast in'morning,seattered clouds in a.fternoon. Rough sea. Steaming as before on various courses and speeds.

6 November 1942

Positions N Lat.· W Long.

0800 33 52 13 31.7

1200 3417.2 . 13 16

2000 35 33.5 12 20.3

Course annd speed 1200 to 1200' 082.5T 11.5 Knots Miles st~amed (tota.l) from 1200 to 1200 277. Remarks on weatller·: Clear with scattered clouds ,moderate N.1:. ·wina.-Seam()derate~swell frqm .north. Join.ed main body of COllVOY for' refueling operations. Transferred Lt. fjg} Russell U.Sll·N.R. to May-rant for duty as French interperter· •.

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Sent off fleet mail. Portugese steamerk encountered by the screen during the night was turned off to the south.

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PCiS i ti OnlS N Lat. VI Long.

0800 34 32.8

9 25

1200 34 41.2

8 52

2000 34 17 7 53

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 083.5 T. 12.1 Knots Miles steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200 289.7

Weather: MostlY2Tovercast in morning, clearing partially in afternoon-visibility good. Sea moderate to smoqth

Changed from formation SAIL to formation i VICTOR In morning. Te'sted Machine guns during the morning.

7 November 1942

At about 15.15 Center Attack Group and Covering Group were released ,by Task Fore e Coinmander, Connnander' Task Forc'e 34 .A;ttack Plan No. One having been put in efrect by signal...

This group (34.1) ';set course 160 for approach to Casa Blanoa, covering Center Att~ek Group from a.pproximately ten miles to the westward, operating under Commander Task Group 34.1 Battle"P1an 1-42.

At 1715 u.s.s. RHIND came along side to receive Radar Equipment sp'are parts.

The ensuing events, together with the traok diagram a.nd Action Report for the remainder of this day and 8 November have been fowarded separately in acoordallI:ce with Atlantic, Fleet Co1l1fidentia1 Letter 7CL-42 (Revised). Copy is appended.

8 November 1942

Positions NLat. W Long.

0800 . 33 48.9

7 39.4

1200 33 47

7 56

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2000 33 57.2 8 16~2

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 140 T. 14,1 Knets Miles steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200 337.7

Weather: Bright and c1ear,slight haze in afiiern00n. Light breeze from southwest. Sea smooth. .

The operations of this day are as reported in U.S.S. Massachusetts Action Report, Seoret file Al6 of 13 November 1942 • . cepy is appeilded ...... "t3q'\3


9 November 1942

Posi tions' N Lat. W Long.

u.s.s. MASSACHUSETTS

0800 33 58 07 51.6

1200 33 59.5

8 12.8

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 314 T. :Mi1es steamed (total) from 1200 to 12,00

2000 34 30

9 53.2

16.3 390.2

Weather: Overcast. Sea smooth. Light breeze from southwest.

Patrolled area west of Casa'Blanca.

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0800 34 01.6 7 52.5

1200 33 48.9 7 54.3

2000 34 02.1 09 00

Course and speed 1200' to 1200 i24 T. 14.1 Knots :Miles steamed (total.) from 1200 to 1200 338.6

Weather: Partially 0Vel'Oas't, moderate breeze from northeast. Sea Smooth. '

Went to General Quarters at 0900. Stood by off Gasa Blanca during further bombardment by other units of fleet. Secured from General Quarters at 1507 and took up patrol in area west of Gasa Blanca.

At night stood west to rendezvous fleet tankers:.

11 November 1942

Positions N Lat". W Long.

0800 34 02.1 12 01.5

1200 34 31.5 12 03.8

2000 34 43.5 11 16.8

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 281.5 T. 12.2 Knots Au1es steamed (tota1) 'from 1200 to 1200 292.3

Weather: Mostly clear. S'cattered clouds wi th occasional .rain squalls. Sea Moderate. Wind moderate to fresh from north.

Conducted refueling ef destroyers and eruisers from tankers u. S .S • CHEMUNG' and' U.s. S • HOUSATONIC .U • s. s. WAINVffiIGHT came al®ligside and transferred LT~ (jg) RENOUF RUSSELL "to this ship. S'ighted British warships: H.M.S. VINDICTIVE Hl\[.S .. HECLA,H.M.S. DD G35, H.M.S. DD 175

Received word'of capitula.tion of Ga.sa Bla.nca.

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Posi tions N Lat. W Long.

u.s.s. 1~SACHUSETTS

0800 33 33.7 11 12.7

1200 34 26.3 11 12.8

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 097 T. Miles steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200

2000 34 30.3 12 25.5

12.5 Knots 305.7

Weather: Partially overcast, 0ccasional rain squalls. Moderate to fresh northerly breeze. Sea moderate to rough. Swell from north. ~

Patrolling area west of Casa Blanca. Conducted Radar tracking drill in morning. Conducted anti-aircraft gunnery exercise in afternoon. During the, night received orders for T.G. 34.1 to return to Boston.' Set course west.

13 November 1942

PositiolIDS N Lat. W Long.

0800 1200 3-5 21.4 16 04

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 282.5T. Miles steamed (total) from 1200 'to 1200

2000 35 07 18 42.5

14'.'4 Knot's 346.7

Weather: Overcast, visibility good,stro~ northeast wind. Sea. rough.

Headed on westerly course zig-zagging during daylight.

14 November 1942

Positions NLat. W Long.

0800 35 02 22 27.6

1200 35 01 23 39.5

Course and 'speed 1200 to 1200 267.5 T. Miles steamed (total) ,from 1200 to 1200

2000 35 02 25 58.8

14.7 Knots 368.3

Weather: Partially clear with scattered clouds and occasional rain squalls. Strong north northwest wind. Sea Rough.

Steaming on a westerly course zig-zagging in accordance with plan #10 .

T.G. 34.1 ordered to Norf'olk instead of' Boston.


15 November 1942·

Po si ti Ol1!S N Lat. W Long.

u.s.s. ~KASSACBUSETTS

0800 34 56 .. 8 29 24.7

1200 34 54.8 30 42

2000 34 47.8 33 23.5

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 269 T. 15 Knots Miles steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200 359.

Vleather:' Partially overcast, fresh to strolllg northeast wind. Sea rough to moderate.

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Steaming on westerly course zig-zagging in accordance with plan 1/=10

16 November 1942

Positions N Lat~ W Long.

'0800 34 54 N 36 57.5 iN

Course and speed 1200·to 1200 327.8 :Nr.i1es, steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200

2000 35 35 N 39 16.2

14.6 Knots 364.2

Weather: Overcast, sea smooth, heavy ~wells from N .:E.

Steaming as before at 1000 altered oourse to N.:E. for fueling operatiolmS Cruisers. Catapulted planes for A.S. patrol. Fueled WAINVVRIGHT. and ]flAYRANT fbllow~d by RHIND AND JENKINS. Set great circle course for Norfolk upon

·.:oqmpletion. Miles to go 1840, speed 20 knots • . ~~ .

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Long.

0800 3606.2 43 58

1200 3bT7.7 45 32

Ceurse and speed 1200 to 1200 279 T. Miles steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200

2000 '3'b44.6 48 48.4-

185 Knots 463.-9

Weather: o:vereast,OooaSional rain squ;alls moderate to fresh northeast wind. Sea moderate •

. Steaming on great cirole oourse for Norfolk, zig-zagging in acoordanee with. plan #10.··· .

18 November 1942

. Positions N Lat. W Long.

,0800· 37 08 53 4CO

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1200 37 24-55 20.5

2000 37 45.2 58 55


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18 November 1942 (Con. )

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 278 T. 19.6 Miles steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200 488.9

Weather: Clear,gentle te Dlederate west and northwest wind. Scattered clouds. Sea smooth.

. Steaming on gre§.t circle course for Norfelk Zig-zagging ~==.:~,,;:;.~~,\\ in accordance with plan #10. U.S.S. WICHITA and U.S.S. JE11KINS/ 1, were detached fr®m this group at 0925. Ship maneuvered in ,~ aft,ernooD. to investigate Vibration.

19 November 1942

Pc>sitioJ!ll.S· N Lat. WLong.

0800 37 43.8 63 36.6

1200 37 41 6524.5

2000 . 37 25 68 43.1

Course and speed 1200 to 1200 272 T. 20.3 Knots :Miles steamed (tota1) from 1200. to 1200 508·

Weather: Clear 'vvitli sca.ttered clouds. Strong northwest wind. Sea rough. ..

Steaming on great cirele course for Norfolk, Va.

20 November 1942


0800 37 04 74 12.5

1200 ~5.4 75 46.2

2000 N.O.B. Norfolk,Va.

Ceut-se and speed 1200 to 1200' 264.5 T. 22 Knots Mi1es'steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200 527

Weather: Fair,Hazy,gentle to moderate southwest wind. Sea smooth.

At 0910 sighted buey #1 marking entrance to swept channel to mouth of·Chesapeake Bay. Units Gf group.steamed into Norfo1k,Va. independently. Sighted U~S.S. ALABAMA. and esoorting destroyers shortly after daylight. Land sighted at 1126. . Test firing of 20 l\r[M and 40 :MM mael1ine' gUns held in morning. At 1647 ship mOQred pert side to Pier #7,berth Q,ueen, Naval Operating Ba.se, Norfo1k,Va •. ,· haying cemplated dutyas- Uhd.:r

Commander Task Force 34.1(operation Plan 1-42.)


21 November' 1942:

Positions Lat. Long.

tT • S .,8. MASSACHUSETTS

0800 1200 2000

N.O.B. Norfolk, Va.

Weather: Clear, soattered olouds. Light southwest breeze.

Mooredasbefere. Admiral Giffen left the ship officially, his flag being hauled down and replaoed by commission pennant. Supplies being taken aboard. An:imunitiolm beingreeeived from U.S.S. KILAVEA, powder oharges and 16 in. by 45 ih. A~P.projectiles. Captain and Gunnery Officer left ship to go to Washington, Executive Officer in command of ship.

22 November 1942

Positions Lat. Long.

1200

N.O.B. Norfolk, Va.

Weather: Overcast squally, intermittent rain, low oeiling. Moderate to fresh northeast wind.

Moored as before. Completed receiving ammunition from U.S.S. KILAVEA. Taking'supplie$ aboard from pier.

23 November 1942:

Positions Lat. L0ng.

0800 -1200 2000

N.O.B. Norfolk, Va,.

Weather: Overcas:t, occHllsional rain,low ceiling. Gentle to moderate northeast breeze.

Moered as befere U.S.S. KILAVEA -east" off from starbeard side having completed delivery of 16 in. by 45 in. and 5 in •. by 3$ in. and 20 mmmnunition.Took on 278,082 gallons of fuel oil from pier. Taking on supplies.

24 November 1942

Positions Lat. L0lmg.

0800 - 1200 2000 -

Weather: Overcast, rainy and f·oggy. Light breeze from northeast. '

'Moored as before. Captain a.nd Gunnery Officer returned to shiV from temporary duty inWashi.ngtollli completed.

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Long.

u.s.s. ~~3ACHUSETTS

0800

N.G.B.

Norfolk

1200

36° 58.7'

75° 28.6

Course and speed made good 1200 to 1200 At anchor

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2000

38° 11'

72° 2)

Weather: Overcast. Moderate to strong west and Nor.hhwest wing. Sea rough.

Unde,rway at 0800 from Norfolk, Va. bound for Boston, Mass. in company with,U.S.S. TUSCBLOOSA, U.S.S. ELL ISfiN, U.SS RODIWI, U.S .. S .. ElVJMONS, U .. S'.S~ ,FIllCH. - S .. O .. PJi) 'Capt.F .. E.M. WHIrrING, U.S .. N., MASSACB.iJSETTS .. After leaving swept channel steamed in northeasterly direction with destroyers forming anto-submarine screen.

26 November

Positions 0800

N. Lat. Navy Yard Jinnex I I w. ,Long.

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690 07.3

1200

42° ,10.7

70° 26.8 South Boston, MasEI !

Cource 'and speed made good, 1200 to 1200 23 Knots Iii

Miles steamed (total) from 1200 to 1200 552.7 , Weather: Foggy ,in morning -Overcast - Visibility improved in

afternoon. Sea rough. Moderate to strong north I and east northeast winds. I

En route from Norfolk to Boston. Com'p~ny with U • .B.S. TUSCALOOSA, U .SS ELLISON, U.S.S. RODM.P.J'T, U.S.S .. Et\fJlJONS ~ U.S.S. FITCH. Sighted Cape, Cod 1001, Distant 10 mile'S. Proceeded into Boston Harbor. Moored to West Jetty, Navy Yard Annex, South Boston, Mass. Starboard side to pier, at'1445. Other units of group proceeded on duty assigned.

N~vy Yard began alterations and re.pairs to ship immediatley. capt. F.E.M. Whinting U.S.N.- SOPA.

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27 November

POSITIONS 2000

Navy Yard Annex, South Boston, ¥ass.

Weather: Overcast and rainy.

Moored as before. Work on snip in progress.

28 November

POSITIONS

Navy Yard Annex, South Boston, Mass.

Weather: Clear - detached clouds - modera~e to fresh westerly wind.

Moored as before. Work in progress on ship.

29CN"ovember

POSITIONS

Navy Yard lmnex South Boston,Mass.

Weather!. Clear,becoming overcast late in day. Light to moderate southwest -wind.

Moored as before. Work in progress onship.

30 November

POSITIONS

Navy Yard .Annex South Boston ,lvlass

Weather: Clear, Detached clouds. Gentle breeze from southwest changing to northwest.

Moored as before. Work in progress.on ship.

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UNITEDSTATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS Sat,QrQ;Iil;YT 6 Fem:oiM}1'Y' 19~ . (Day) • (Date) on

ZONE DESCRIPTION--t.t....:4L-__ REMARKS

0000 to 1158 At .anchor in berth Able-3, Casco Bay, por.tland, Maine, conducting

routine upkeep, repairs, and at anchor drills •

. ~~~.' D. CARLSON, '. .

. Lt • ,Commander , U.s. Navy.

1158 to 1600 . . 1158 underway from berth Able-3, Casco Bay,.Poxtland, Maine,. enroute Colon, Panama Canal Zone, in company with U.S.B •. PHILIPS,U.S.~. EATON, and U.S.S. ·.EEN$HAW., making various co.urses and speeds. to clear.anchorage and entrance channel, Commanding Officer on the Sick List, Executive Of·ficer conning and acting Commanding Offic~r, NaVigator on the, Bridge .• ' Stea.ming with boilers II 2, 4, 6, and .. 8 in use at standard speed 15 knots (89 rpm). Draft· of ship forward 35'9 ff and aft 35'10n. At 1254· took'departure with Cape Elizabeth 272.30

(T), Portland Head 320 0 (TJ, and Junk of Pork 009.5 0 (T) • Set course '149 0 (TJ and (pgc). 1248 changed standard speed to 18 knots (106 rpm).' 1308 Destroyers formed 'anti-submarine screen; #1 PHILIPS, #2 EATON, and #3 RENSHAW. 1312 Cleared swept channel. 1410 comraenced zig-za§ging using plan #17. 1550 Ceased zig-zagging •.. 1553 changed course to 132 (T). 1556 chEffiged course to 149 0 {T}. Ship in Condition of Readiness II Sugar.

~£~ . • C1 LSON, Lt •. Commander" U. S. Navy.

l600'to 2000 '., Steaming as before.' 1616 Commenced zi§-zagging using plan #17 •

l8bO Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course, 149 (TJ. ·1842 Changed course o ( } . . to 180 .T.. ..

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WAR DIARY AND CONFIDENTIAL LOG . .

UNITED STATES SHIP MASSI\CHITSETTS SllDd i3YZ: " Febrl-lSry·;f94.3-'. . . .. ,... . .' . . • (Day) (D te). (Month)

! ZONE DESORIPTioN . t '4 REMARKS

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0400 to 0800 St,eaming as before. Commenced maJ.dng heavy weather during the

watch. 0635 .changed course left to 1660 (T) to clear loose gear on forecastle se.t adrift. by heavy weather. 0648 changE;'d course to 1960 (T}.

~; Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy.

0800 to 1200 . 0',. Steaming as \before. 0800 Posi tion:-Lati tude 380 17.5' l'i)'; longitude 69 30. 7 Vi,; 0809 commenced zig~zagging using plan # 17. 1126 changed course. to 1510 (TV t·o. clear loose gear cin;fore'6astle and secure life raft set adr-ift: by seas. 1139 c4anged course to 196° (.T). ..

~, Lt. Conunander, U .? Navy.

1200 to 1600 . . .' .' 0 . Steaming as before. 1200 Position: Latitude 37 lOIN; longitude

69°47,1: W. 1349 changed. spe,ed to 12 knots (72 rpm). Repair party salvaged gangwa.y.and life raft broken adrift by heavy sea:s~ Heavy weather increasing. 1419 changed' 'speed' to 18.5 knots (109 rpmL

',.~ Lt.COmI'llander, U.S. Navy.

1600 to 2000 , Steaming as before. 1614 reduced speed to 15 knots. (89 rpm} due to'

weather. 1638conunencea zig-zagging using plan # 17. 1800 changed course to 2000 . (Tl and (pgc) "

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~ Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy.

2000 t'02400 . . Steaming as befo·re. 2000 Position: Laj;itude 350 03.8' N; Longitude

70°34.4 'W. 2033' ,changed speed to two-thirds st'andard speed 12 knots (72 rpm) due to 4eav:y weather. flooding main switchboard through ventilation ducts.

~,' . Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy.

Examined: APprov~~

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UNITED STATES SHIP U.S.S. MASSACHUSETTS Monday;. ·8 ''Fe:bruary ; i91:!:.Li (Day) . (Date) (Montb)

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. . steaming on course. 2000 ( T) and (pgc) ,at standard .speed18 .knots 1.06r:pm.Ste~Ilgat!..·two-thirdsst!inda~.d:l:!peed ('72 : rpm) in ,,;dompany with U.S.S. J?HILIPS,'U.S.s. JilATON, and U.S.S.RENSHAW"f;ormed in anti-subi'nairi:ne:!screen, , ·enrou.t~Cd16h; "Panama GaIia1 ZOIle •. Boilers"#2, 4,.' 6;: a:nd'8 iIluse fo):' steaming purposes~ Ship in COlldition of Readiness II Suga.rand Material Readilless .

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.01;'00 to 0800 . ... .. . . . Steaming asbefore.,07JOSighted U.S.S.POLLU".:)( and U.S.S. 'CHANDLER

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0800 to 1200 " .' .' ..... Ste~ing as before.. !ilaOO P6i:dtioIl:"La'tTtude. 320 12.:£' .N., Longitude 71 OiJ~ •. ~ ''W •. l:.@10changed course to 20.5° tTL: .Commencedzig":"'z~gging using·. p1anJI17.· . .. . , . . ',. .. .. ..

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1200 to 1600 . . ,. .' steaming as before.. 1200 Position: Latitude 310 14. ?'ij' Longitude

71 ° 55 •5 ,. w. ··1350 Ceased zig-zagging, ,resumed base 'c.ourse 205Q {Tl.Changed course to 1980 (T) and (pgc).,-·1355 ComenceS: zIg;':'zaggingusingp1an #17 •.

p~ Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy.

1600 ta. 2000 . ..' '. . . . Steaming as befbre. ,1600 Chailged speed to 19 knots· (112 rpm).

Ceased zig-zagging, "resumed base course .1980 (T) .' Changed course to 1960 and> (pgc) '.: COIl1Illenced :tig-zaggingusing plan #17. 1833 SUnset. ,·Darkened

,1850. G'eased 'zi~-zagging andresi:unedbase course 1960 (T). .'

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2000' to 2400 . . . . Steaming' as befpre. 720 46 t . W. 2322 Lightee fires

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2000 Position: Latitude 280 51' N,Longitude under boiler 1/7.

~f,' Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy.

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. ZONEDESCR1PTioN ~ REMARKS

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0000 to 040() . . , ' " '. steaming on course 196° (T} and :tpgc} .at stanCiard s:p~~d' lSknqts (106

rpm) ,ste~ihg at J,9knots (112 'r.pm):, :in : company _with USSPHILIPS,USS ,EATON, and: USS 'RJj:NSHAW : formed in anti-subIl1iririe screen, enroute Colon,: Panama. Oana1 .. Z.o~e •• :aciilers '# 2,: 4, 6,and .. ,S'in· use for steaming purp6ses.~hipin. Condi- . ti-on"Qt iReadinessII Sugar : and MaterIal Readiness Yoke. 0.035 cut Boiler #7 in 'onmain .steam 1ine'~ 'Secured fires under Boiler. #S.. ' .

~~~" ::CARLSON, Lt. Commander, U~S. Navy.

0400to:OSOO. . Steaming as before. 0645 Commenced zig-zagging using p1an,#l7.

Light Ship.

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OSOo t:.o 120.0: :., , . Steaming as ,before .• ,.oSOO position: Latitude 25° 11.5'Nj .. Long·itude,

73° 53.' W\o. Changed speed,to 22.5 knots (137 rpm). QS30 Ceased.zig-zagging:· . ,and resumed ,base course. Changed course: to 19So" (T) and' (pgc).' 0834 Commenced

zig-zagging using plan #1.7. 1047 Sighted' Sa.n Sa.lvador Light bear.ing 236.7°(T), distance about 17 miles. 1137 With SanSa1vador:liL'ight bearing2S60 (T); di.s.t'aI+.Q9-' 12 miles, changed course to 1890(~). .,' " ','

~ Lt. Commander, U.S. N:avy.

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1200 to 1600'-, Steaming as before. 1352 Sighted··Bird RockLlght "Qear,ing 164.50 (T.),

distance about 15 miles. 1415 Ceased zig-zagging,'resumed base course 189° (T). 1439, Passed Bird Rock Light abeam. to port, dis1;ance 4.5 miles. 1443 Lighted fires under #8 boiler., 1514 Changed course to 1700 (~). 1518 Commenc'ed zigzagging using plan #17. 1556 Sighted .Cast1e Island Light bearing162~)O (T).

~. Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy.

1600 to '2000 . '".', •. ",' , . Steaming as before. 1610 Cutin Boiler #S. on mainline. Cut Boiler

#7 from main line· anCi secured fires. 1612 Ceased zig-zagging,.resumed base ,course. 1636 passed' Oast1e Island Light abeam to port, distance' 3 miles. 1632 . Commenoe,d zig-zagging using plan: #17. 1730 Sighted sailing vessel bearing 128

(T)" distance 14mi1~s'on,opposite course.· 1900 Changed speed to 19 knots (11'4 rpm).· 1915 Ceased' zig-zagging, resumed base course 170° (T).

'~ . Lt. Commander, U.S.' Na.vy.

, 2000tq 2400 ,. '. . steaming as before. 2000 Position: Latitude 20 0 55' N,; Longitude

• 740 llt W. 2055 Sighted Cape Mayst Light bearing 1940 (T). -2145 Made radar

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; contact oli. two unidentified' vess'el.s. Changed ,course left to 1400 (T). Sighted ,ves13els' and iden1:ii.fied as ,merchli;ntmen whosfEf position ch~ckedwi:tli despa~oh received 'f~om' OomCarSeaFronti,er. ,2152CJ;E;lar, of., merchantmen"changf?d COU,rse to

,1700 tT).; ,2205 Passed ,G,~pe M~yst:Ligb.t: ab,e,am to starboard bearing'2601J ,tT) , • '_,1, ,dist~clfJ ;~~6~miles •• 2,210 Gha~gedc6urs5 :t:o 210? (T) • 2224 'Passed Cape Mayst

. iLig~t, abean;t1;o starboar-d, on course 210 ",distance,S. 5 miles. 2240 Sighted , ,Oapf?' Qaleta Light, bearing 260'0 ,('1'). 2306 Passed Cap~ Caleta Ligh,t abeam to

starboard, 'distance ,9.25 m~les'" ' , ,

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'1JR~~w, fl7"CARLSON ' • ,0' Lt.Commander, U.S. Navy.

~ D. CARLSON

Lt. Ctlmmandrll1.Jv{l JilmjHtb"1'Y -;

Cap,tain, U.S, Navy Commandin

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UNITED STATES SHIPMASSAcmrSETTS WAdne'sdaYJO ' Fe,,?£n~rYJ 19~' '. . (Day) ( ate) alit)

:ilt"- " , 'ZONE DES6RIPTJON~ . REMARK,S

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'oobo'to 0400 .' : Steaming on co.urs.e :a10<1l (T) and (pgc) at standard speed 1$ knots (106

rpm), steaming at 19 knots' ('112 rpm) , in co.mpany with USS PHILIPS, USS EATON, .,' and US$ RENSHAW--tbrmed" inanti~$ubm.rine screen, ; enro.ute CriSto.:bal, Panama

Canal Zone., Bo.i1e~s #2, 4, 6~ .and 7iil use for steaming purposes •. ship in Condi tion o.fReadiness:.TISugar ,.and;Materia1 ReadiJiess Yo.ke.0330 Sighted Navassa· Island Light bearing 210'0 CT), distance 30 miles.

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O1j-OOto 0800-- ," , . ' . ,.~" ,'-" ,-- - S'teamin ' as DefOre ~.-' 0$04-Passed Navassa: Islahd Li~ta;b'eanito. port o.ilco.uJ:'se210 o. fT), distance 6.5 niiles. -0646 Co.mirienced zig-zagging using plan -fl1!?,. :. '. . ".

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0$00 to.' 1200 . , " ,Steaming as bef6r~.-0$OOPo.si t.i·o.n: Latitu,de 17.0. 37~ 5' N; Lo.ngitllde 750.· 36' W. 0957' Co.mmenced firingtestsho.ts f,ro.m 40MM machine guns. 1010 Co.mmencedfiring ·test sho.ts fro.nl 20MM-.inaclline guns. 1042 O~ased firing o.n all machine.gun .batteries •.. ExPended .240 ro.und.s o.f· 40 MM' and 268 ro.unds o.f 20 MM: ammunitio.n. , ... '. . . - .

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"~d~-c) .~~SON, . Lt. Co.mmander, U.S •. ·Navy •

. Ste~ing as befo.re.1200 Po.sition: Latlt.ude 160. 24.2' .N; Lo.ngitude 760. 19' W. 1245 By' o.bservatio.n o.f sun',sazimuth, Gy::r;o. erro.rdetermineid as 10. W. Commenced steering ~11 0. pgc, 2100. (T). 140,3 ;Ceased zig':"zagging and resumed base co.urse 2100. (T) • Changed Co.:!ll's~to.207o. (T):, steering'2080'pgc. 1416 Commenced firing 5"/38 caliber battery conducting, exercise 1 and 2G;..3 fro.m Lantf1t 14. 14.30 Ceased pres:ent.,eixercfse..Expeiided 37 ro.unds 5"/3$ . caliber ammunitio.n.· 1437 Co.mmenced zig-zagging; U'singp1an /117.

/.Ilu~-eJ D.CARLSON, Lt. C.o.mmander, U~S. Navy.

1600 to. 2000 Steaming. as before. Sighted aircraft, and identified a.s PBY anti-sub

marine:pati'.61 ,fo.rthis fo.rmatio.n. 1942 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed bas.e co.urse 2070. (Tl 20$0. (pgc)!

{f~01f!' 'Lt~ CommandE1r, U.S. Navy.

"'j 2000. to.. 2400 o " Steaming as befo.re.2000 Po.sitio.n: Latitu,de 140. 17.8' .N; Longitude

27' 2$.$' w.

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UNITED STATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS ThursdaY' 11 ' February ,'19M (Day) (Date) (Month)'

ZONE DESORIPTION t 4- REMARKS ,:,w,,: , ,

POCO to 0400 ' , " , steaming on cOurse 2070

( T), 20Bo (pgo) at standard speed lB knots (106'rpm), in ,company with U.S.S. PHILIP, U.S.S~ EATON, and U.S.,S. RENSHAW 1'ol'Ilied'iilanti"submarine screen, enroute to Cristobal, J:>anama Canal Zone. Boilers #2; 4, 6, ahd 7 in Use for steaming purposes., Ship in Condition of Readiness II Sugar and ~aterial Readiness Yoke. Ship darkened.

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0400 to OBOO , Steaining as before. 0510 Lighted fires under Boiler #B. ' ,0624 Cut

#8 bOile, :r in on main ste~ line. Cut #7 boiler 1'roin line and seoured fires. 06,B Commenoed zig-zagging using plan#l? 0700 Light ship. '

G?~1t. tt:'. CARLSO, Lt. ,Commander, U.s. Navy.

OBOO, to, 1200 o ' Steaming'as before. OBOO position: lat-itud,e,llo 10.2,' N;: longitude

79' lB,.B' W. 0904 Ohangedspeed to"14.5 knots (B6 'rpm}. Ceas~dzig-zagging. Changed oourseto199° (T),. 2000

, (pgo) .0907 Commenoed zig-zagging using plan #17~., 093B Commenced fi~ingg~,1!;{aB ,caliber batteryconduoting exercise J,.and 2 G-3 o1'Lant1'lt i4. 0953'Ceasedpresentexer~ise. Expended ~3 rounds of 5"/3B oaliber target ammunition; ,

'~ Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy~

1200 to 1600 Steaming as before. 1200positicin. latitude 100 12' N; longitude

790 42' w .. 1400' Changed speed ,to 12 knots (73 'rpm)~' 1434 sighted swept channel buoy toCriB'tobalHarbor:bea:ring 2260 {pgoJ" distaticeabout 9 miles. 143B Changed speed to 15, knots (B9 rpm). 1440 Changed course to 2220 (Tl, 2230 (pgo). 1456 Changed oourse to 2230 (T), 2240 (pgo)'. 1507 Changedoourse.to,lBOO (T), 1Bl',(pgo), entering swept ohannel to Cristobal, Canal Zone. Commenoedmaking various cOurses and speeds to oom1'orm with channel. 1552 Passed through breakwater'to port and starboard. 1553' Passed through anti-submarine net gate. 1554 Pilot, F. Munberg, came on board and took the conn.

p.~ . Lt. Co~ander, U.S. Navy.

1600 to 1650' Steaming as before. 1615 Motor l~uneh oaine ;alongside and Lieut.

Fitch, U.S.N.R~"and' Lieut., Wayrie, ,U.S;N.R., boarding' Officers from 15th Naval 'Dist'riot, came on boa.rd~ 1626 Tugs Fauoinella. and Assagin moored to' port bow and port quarter respeotively to assist in mooring ship. 1650 Moored starboard side to Pier #B,Cristobal~ -Canal zone, with the following lines: 1-10" Manila

.. bow line; 1-10" manila forward bdlwespring; 1-15/B" wire bow line.; 1-10" manila bow brest; 1-8" manila bow after spring; l-B" manila midship 1'ornard spring; l-B" manila midships aftersprii1g; 1-1 5/B" wire after spring; 1-10" quarter breast; 1-10" manila forward quarter spring; 1-10" manila after quarter spring; and 1-l,5/B" wire stem line. Receiving fresh water frOm the dock. Various units of Atlantic Fleet present plus H.M.S. VIOTORlOUS. Boiler #6 in use for

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UNITED STATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS Thursilay " 'ie~tfcT1~ry ;.; I~ ". (Day) (Date) ont ) .'.

ZONE DESCRIPTION 1:4 REMARKS ~. . .

suxiliary purposes. Commanding Officer S.O.P.A •

. ~ Lt. Co.rnm!:l.llder, U.S.Navy~

1650 to 2400 •. Moored as before. Provisioning and fueling ship. The damage sustain

ed by thisshi'.P as a result of the storm. encountered is reported in full in the Commanding Officer's C<;mfidential letter to CinCPac, B1359/Lll, Serial 049, of February 20, 1943. .

APpro~~ Captain, U.S. Navy

Commanding

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"I~t. .;. 5 REMARK'S 'ZONE DESCRlPTION

0000 to 0606 MQoredstarboard' side to pier #8 ,Cristo,bal, Panama Canal Zone, with

'41' ,nille manl1a.lln13,s and 2 wires, taldng freshwater and fuel oil from the dock. , Ship~ present variQus units ofAtlantiq::ij'leetplusHMS VICTORIOUS. Commanding

Officer 'SOPA.Bo~ler #6 in use for allxiliarypurpo~es.

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U.S. Navy.

0606 to 0800 ' " ,,' " " 0606, ,Underway from Pier #8, Cristobal, Panama Can!:j.l Zone enroute to De Gaussing Range iIi. Gatun Lake, Can~l Zone, Pilot,G.A. Smith and F.A. Dear at the conn., Ship's draft forward, 37'0" and aft, 36' l~". Steaming'" under boilers #2,4, 6, and 8 at standard speed 15, knots (89rpm),niakingvarious oours,es and speeds to approach Gatun 'Locks. 0747. ,Bow entered first lock.

I!~s~~ Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy.

0800, to '1038 , , , " Underwaias before. 0802 Cl,osedgate'and90mmenced flooding lock.

0824 Look flooded. Opened gate ,to seoond lock. 0827 Bow entered second lock. 0843 Closed gate, to s.acond lock and commenced 'flooding. 0900 Flooding completed. Opened, gate to :third lock. 0904;'Bbw'entered ,third: lock. 0918 Closed gate to

, ,third lock and, o ommenced floodin:g;~.; 0937 ,Flooding completed. Opened gate to Gatun Lake. 0954 Tug La BoO'a came8.l9:g.gsidE:l::portbow,to 'assist in clearing lock 0958 Underway for DeGaussing mooring in Gatun Lake making various courses and

, speeds 'to approach ,mooring , buoy. 1008Stern'clear of locks;, 1.0)8 Moored bow and stern to moor.ing buoys on DeGaussingRange,Gat'ilp, Lake; Canal Zone,using 1 '5./~"wire to, bow buoy and 10" mannat,o steI;'npuoy. '

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1038 to'2400 M90'red as befor.e. DeGaussing Rangeoffl:cers on board rigging cables

andtaki,ng data for calibration of DeGaussing EqUipment. Ship conducting field, day ,and: ro:utin~ '·upkeep ,and repairs. . , .--

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~-iONE DESORIPTI,ON ~ 'REMARKS

COO'O t'o' 0723 . . .... . .. '. .•.. '. . .. .. " ." ,Moere.9. pC))"la.!ld stern. td"bE?g\3.:us?~ngR.ang~ 'bueY13, ,Gatun La);{:e,Panama Canal

Zene ,with :1 578" wi,rete O.ew;.b1.l,ey; 'and ;t.OI".:manila to. stElr:q.'buoy. DeGaussing· ,"'I Rliigge~Otfid,e~s en:·''b()ard.t~ing· dfi?ta ;~.di'hc;elibra,tid.n. ef DeGaussing Equipment.

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0723 to. :080.0, ',' ,Udderway frem DeGaussing Range, Gatun Lake, Canal Zene enreute Balbea,'

CanalZqne, at .standard speed 15, knets (89 r.pm} , making various, ceurses and speeds to.' cenferm with the .canal. Bell'ers # 2, 4,:, 6, and 8 in use fer, steaming pUI'];jeses. Ship"s 'draft fer,ward )7'10"" $daft 37' )TI. PiletG. Kellin, at

. oonnwl:bhP:ilets Allen' and G.A. Smith on beard. "

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1553 to. 2400 Sunday, February 14, 1943. 'Meered :as befere. Conductingreutine upkeep and repair •. Canal Zone

: rep'air ferc~rnaking necessary emergen,cy re:pairs..

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aoooto 1606' '. .' . . '.' . .' . .' .. : Mooreq,port ·sideto1;'i~r;lS, . Balboa,- 'Canal Zone,m th six manila lines

and f01il.r' 1 5/S'I wires. CQnd1:l.Cting .. emergency repairs, upkeep., and prGvisioning ,~ship; 'Shipapr.esent varicDUS1:lliit·sU .S. Fleet:,Cbmrp.andin€f Officer SOPA.

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1006 to 1200 ... '1,Tnderway from ;Pier'18, Balboa, B./anama Canal Zone, in accordance with

CinC.;Pac Operation Order' 3..;.43 ,·incompanY· wi th Task Group 2 .5 consisting of USS IlffASSlI.CHUSETTS" USS PHILIPS, .USS EATON, . and. USS RENSHAW. Captain , Executive .and Navigating Officers on bridge', Pilot A~ Luther at conn. Ship's draft forwar.d37'O''', aft 36' . S~t •. Boilers # 1, ~, 5, and 7 in use for steaming

: ,.;~ purposes .. Standard speed l5k!iots (S<) rpm}. Making various courses and speeds to confollnri. with channel. ll30Cleared entrance channel and mine field. Pilot A. 'Luther left. the ship •. ·1132 set standard speed. 15 knots (89, rpm), steaming at s-Par;d.a.:b,El speed. 1135 Set courselS0o ('Ilj andpgd. 1140 Changed course to l'75°·to c'learra:erchantshipin swept chamiel. 1146 Ghangedcourse to lSOo (T)'. Ship i-n·GIondi,tion·of .. Readiness II'; Sugar and Material Readiness Yoke •. 1155 Motor torpetJ,o PQ8.tsc.ommElnced making siinulat.e.d :t~rpedo·at:tack. Went toto'rpedo de ... fenseq:us.rters,. . Destroyers in company formed a:t:lt,i.,..su!bmarint3 screen;,

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1200' to 160'0 Steaming as before.1200:Position:L·atitllde OS045.4' N; Longitude.

79° 30'" W. l22SChanged standard ,speed to 20 knots (119 rpm). 1230 .Simu.lated· to:rpedo, dive bombing, horiC1lontal'b0mbing alldstrafing attacks by U.S. Army planes. '130.0 Secur.~d ·f·rom air and torpedo attacks. 1400 Commenced zig-:c;agging using plan # 17 .• ·1444 Commenced firing 5"/3$ caliber battery at towed sleeve '. target. 1453 Ceased firing 5"/38 caliber battery ahd. secured from all drills. Sleeve shot down and towing plane repo~ted una,ble,. to. stream new sleeve' •. Expended 25 rounds 5-"/38caiiber target ammunition. 1554 Ceased zig-zagging and . resumed' base course. Changed course to 250'0 ;( T)"1557 Commenced zig-zagging using ·plan #17. ,." .

~ , ,. Lt~ Commander,. U.S. Navy.

160'0' to 200'0. , Steaming as before~ 1819 Took departure with Frailes., del Sur Light

bearing 036.7-0 (T}and Morro,PuercQsLight bearing 311.50. ('Ill'on course 250'0 ('Ill. 1,8:30 Passed Mo.r~o Puercos Li~t abe~: to' starboard;' distance 9 .20miles •.. 1832 Darkened ship. lS33 .Ceased z~g-zagg~ng, resumed base course .250 . (T) •. . .

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. #' 1~,,3.,:.5~, . .'afid; .. 7 .iiL use ... .fo.±st,eamingp.urpose.s •. ' .. ,C.6lIil.iJ.ancring 01'-1'.i c;er.Task.Group L,cQ,D'J.Ill,aridi3r',. . ship 'in.Cortditiorj. of Readiness .. II .Sugar·.andMateriaLReadiness Yoke

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84°':44.7·'·:W,. 0810,Ceased,·zig-zagg,ing'.-- 0811' GbtIim:en~l?d maki-ng various courses and speeds to co:r;tduct radar and rangefinder'c·aJ.:'ibratiqn,:exercisefrom 30,000::to' 5,000 yards range. 1105 CompJ:eted .exercis.e'~,s.ex,.'6:ou:rse 250 0 (T} and pgc. 1115"Destroyers're~umed station in anti-submar~n~ s,creen. 1127 Commenced aig-_ za:gging-usingplfitn#17. . ,.,' , '.. ' '

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'dropping pl:i'rachut'e' flares as A.A. t·argets·~·: ":];30,)'.'Ca·tapul ted plane '#5342 'froIn pert" c'atapUltwi~hElJ.signCbttoh'- IT .S.:ti[,.R., ,as, pilp,tahdC. H. La 'Forcade, , .AMM 310, aspass·enger. 1306'Co.trmJ.enoed aig-zaggX-Thg:iJ.sing plan .#17. " 1330' .',

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93 0 52.·2' W. 1250 Ceased zi'g-za-gging; resumed basec..ollrse. 1258,Changed. . .. , course to 3500 (T). 1300 Cat~ulted.:;p.lane2::#5.3:4.2~::.11t"L.Q. R. Db"efI'l'lh'~'el±F~;('O\'S.N." ; . pilot, D •. L. Moudy, .ARM l/c aspas$enger,. fro~ .. starb9'a.rd-catapult. "1301-e'ata':;;;;c;;':i f pulted plane· #01431 Lt. Ainsworth~ U.s::'I1r~'''p;ild't'·'''S~ Hardison 'ARM2/c' as' .. , I, passenger-, from port catapult·.- -1305 Chang~d cbur;~e to .. 2500--(TL1307--C·ata--.':';,~ : ! pulted plane #580,5, EnslgnCotton, U.S.N.R. ,a:·s'P'i'iot,>G. H.La'-Forca:de,AMM'.3.lq·",. ! ; as passenger; from starboard cat.apul t. All planes conduc-ting"se-arch--bfsector"'-';"; combined'with radar tracking drill for the shjp. Ship; towed bombing targ(3t !. i for miniature bombing practicer·by-'a,.ircraft. 1308 Cl1aniged course to' 2530 (T). , 1320 Co~engedzig..;zagg:tn'gusineWplan '#17'~ 1400'St·re!31hedc·:t6win~r"spar for-;="" .- ': .

bombing target. 1415 Commenced bombing prac;tice. : 1445 Ce;ased bombing. practice!., I: 1455 Retrieve'dtowing' spar'.145?·Co.ilim8nced ·.\'ti.akiiigivarr6usi courses -aiid:spee'ds' "., tor,etri~ve ai.rcraft"Cast~,[e-tlfo'!i;·' r1528' .All' plane·lfon'15oara:'. '1530 Set cOurse .: ~ 2$3°, (T):, standard spe'ed20'kno't¢ '(119 rpril),,-stearii1iig' at s;tandai'-d speea~;' ,_I'

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zig-zagging, r~sumea: °bas.~ .c;ou,rse .25:j?·· tT} ..DaveyJones:and' m~'s:senge'r. b.oarded the U.S .. S. MAS~ACHU~TTS ,efllH~;s8iries:: of, H~;~: }.Vlaj t?sty King NeptU!lie, to pres:ent,: H~s Maj esiiyj' s: qOllfp~iments t,o ,theICapta!in.,Off:I.aers,.·and,CrelV e., 'They were' very mu.chdis,p1e;s.ssd to' find sci man:YJ;lplY';Wo,gs onbaard.TheY informed' the Captain that-King·:N'eptune,andh:i;sR'oyal· Party'wQuld board the 'ship at 00 0 00" OOff 1ati,tude:. '.~.; . ' ,. '. L. -.' " .

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100 0 .37.4' w. 124;2 Changed cours~ to 0000 (T). "Ch'?-nged standard speedt612 knots (72 rpm).. 1246 Catapulted plane ~#0l431', .. :Lt·. Ainsworth, U .9.N., pilot , .

",M. L. Hagen; ,AMM:.' 3/c passenger from starooard cl;l.tapult. 1249. Changed course to 0400. (T) .. J 125.3 Catapulted plane #5342~Lt~'Doerfliriger,U.S.N. pilot, E. F. Gower, . AC1v.llVI passenger from port catapu1 t. 1254Cl).ang·ed course to ,045 0 • Cb,anged standard speed to 8knots (48 rpm). 12,58;Catapur'teaplane#580t;; Ensign Cotton" ,U.S~N'.R. pilot, M.H. La F,orcade.AMM 3/cp'~sseng~rfr.om.starboard catapult. All 'aircraft on anti'o+'submarine patrol while fueling eS'cart destroyers. 1.306 U.s~S. PHILIP received tow line alongside starboard side •.. 1.31,5. U.S.S. PHILIP received spring l'ine. "1325 Co:inJ:nencedpu.mping fuel oil taU.B.S. PHILIP. 1.326 U.S.s. RENSHAW came alongside port side and received 10" tow line. ;1,..3.35 U.S.S.RENSHAW :received spring line. 1.348 Commenced pumping fuel ail toU.S.S. RENSHAW. 1451 ;Completed pumping fuel oJ:.lto U .S.S. PHILIP having delivered 55, 713 gallons. 1457 All lines and fuel hose.S clean of U.S,.S~, PHILI:P and she cleared starboard 'side. 15:24 Completed pumpin;g fuel oil to U.S.S.RENSHAW having delivered 6.3,059, 'gallons •. U.S.S. EATON came aloiigsid'e starboard side and received 10" tow line. 1532 U.S .S. BENSHAW cleared port side. 1536 Cammenced pumping fuei oil to . ~ .. S • S. EATON,.' -. .,. .

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Operaii,iqnal ord~d .. 3'-43, destroyers tO~l1fe9- in: a*t~7submari~e 1 scr:een~ .. 9n course 2540 ' t~) _, . ':254 ~ ..... (p,gQ.l L;1;~g=-~a.i~g~:Jilt..p-:§'~g_p.lal1"ftJ"]:L_f?t:~~ing __ l:).t_!,_standard _sp_eed. 20~5- ':t.nCi ts .(J.~6 .. i'J?~J;:! __ . __ l3.~~.*~t§~'.#..:l,* __ ~3_L",:[email protected] . .Iij,1J-A~~ __ f.'Q~J _s~t.e.~iri.g:_p:urp_Qses •.. Con:iri1andirig Officer Task; Gr0up Commander.' Ship: in Condi tion jot Readiness IIi and Material Readiness Yoke-wi th "SG'! :radargu/3.rd-. shipda~keI'led-. -'

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2440 . ('l'1"distan,t30-,OOO--y:ards.:-0§2'5-!Geased.--z~g-za-gging--a,nq-resumedbase' cour-~e2!54°-'·TL ,e·526-Qhanged.cjourse-:to:2S4°-(iT-h05~7---Trai-ned:Turret3 onradar-targe-tbea-r-i-ng-:243-0-HT}:,-qi-s~ant-l-8,0~O '-y'ard-s-~--Sedond"d,oritaC:t--IDa de! bYir aq~I',Q:J..Q ?_E>J~y _ ~i,I'~t i:t!a:]jgeJh_c iQ5.40 . E./3.,<l.al' _ C ~P.-c~f,i,d_~Ag,~I:ltJ llt:ti.~9,- .~.$!'~1n ,. c1 Ou(t'O'545Chaiigea:-~cOtirse- -co:2540'TTL---055':r Commenc ed zig-zagging using plan #r7~e619":A:ssuiile!d"SC" raidar guard. 0629 Lighted ship. Secured from Conditi,on 01'- Readiness-II-,--setGond.-it-i-on-0f~Re'adllless'II-Sugar. .

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1260 40' WoQSOOChangedcouJ;'s;e to"'2'55'0;i('T)';:'''9lj:a~~dstandardspeed t!:r'19"r'-' knots ( 113 rpm). -OSOOCeased--·'z~g-zaggi-ng--in'8,)cqOi'~ance~:.w.ith::..pl-an:=#-1-'7;~'-'!".~----: II commenced zig..;zagging-u-sing--p!ah-:-..:#:$:,:::ma-king:12J.::~E'pm;~ 0930 Ceased zig-zagging, . resumed base course 25-5 0 --(-Th making 19 knots. (113 :rpm). 093'iY Cbmriien:c~ed' ... " check" 0 f- main and . secondary . -batt ery'"'dl :i'eC't'or s"~'::'"1149-:0hanged:::coUl?se:-:to22~5c:l-'·.· (T). .:.'~.[:'~;" ',:""_

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CQurs-e to 2850 (T1~-T725Changea- c()urse~o 256°T'1'T:-il89p.:.~~Qi:!lpJ,~t_edmain battery director check;". T810iGh~rigEicf-cour-se -toi-25-~?_ ('riL. _J.?54 9_91lllJ!1?p:<;:ed zig-zagging uSing,plan. #17.··. -1900 'set. Ql()cks -ba?k "OI!E?]li)1:P;_1i.9 .. , QQl1"fQ.t'ln with zone .' 1-- 9 . t1m~. 18-0 J Darkened; ship .:- .. Secured. . from 9..o_l1:cl.i tJQ.I:l Qf_Rea9.iness. _II Sugar,stjitCpndl tIon'ofJ,=ieadiriess' II.- '1'1813 -Se'c1!ii.~i:i. .. Ilf3G!';r1;l.~1~~_,wat,9h. uno. cease~ zrg-zi:lggiiig~ resumedoase:coi;irse 255°-TTY~" '1840' U.S.S.PHIL~P resumed

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WAR DIARY .AND CONFIDENTIAL LOG

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. .' .; UridepWliY, in .Cl8,ll1p~nY:w~~h Ta,sJf"Gl.'~UP ,?:~?! in aC;;cor~a1.1c\~ ifWi~li :9iiiGpa~i;. t Opera ti9Iial Order"3';'4},"a.estrOyel.'s i fl6rmed: 'lJ;l a:p.tl';'s~bma).'ine:,i~:s:c.i?$enj·: ern ,~course

.' 2540 . (TJaIl'~t (pg~J, .:,~~g::Zl:l,gg;i"AgJJ#:_acQor4ance-With __ J>~arr~#-i7-~-s-teamingc..at stan-dard . §lpe eel, g~,. ~~c>ts:J:t~:9 ,~pl!11.,_ .,p.oll er.l!5 __ #. jlL31_~'-5_,_ :,anCl..7-'-_iill-us,e_:t'ox_s.t.eaming .. purposes. Commanding Officer Task Group ;Commander.Shipin Cdndit-ton of 'Readiness II and Material Readiness Y61~e 'wi th n:jGli radar guard. Sh:Lpdarkened.

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0800 to 1200 . .../"",~,',:;"~; ~';~. ::-~ ... --1-~'--steaming as before. "";0&OO.~Pbsi~ti_on::Latitu!de:-100 pO~2' S; longituq~.

1340 45' W .0800 U oS.S .EA.TON assumed nSG" rada~. g:ua17d~ . 0800 Changed base' , course to 2560 (T), zig-zagging f;n;!accordancew:tt:if~p11ajh .. #1~L-Changedspeedtd 20 knots (1--23 rpm) .0930"Commen(te~·~adar-exerci'i'se'·Ri,; U.S.S. EATON leaving .. station toac-t as radar target~ ).IP'4;O·Changed c;ou:ri:te:"t:92260tT-)~'1100Cot@i¢1;i9.~g zi g-zagging using plan #8. , .. '1128 ·.Changed,-c ourse"t'b;::2:.5 6-C:~:.{T..:)1~REfda~r-:::,exe:reise~:" c •. '

completed,U .s-.s .:EATON-resumings:tationin screen!. 1140 Cbmmenced zig-zagging using plan#l7. . ... .. .......~~~~ ...

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( T) • 13;t2ColDIileliced~ zig"'zaggiIig i' iis[IigrpI~h#'i7-~-f411cComm~ncelfd:Fil1a.ir-lit tacK e:-:ercise wi tih pl~Ilesi_ s,1.rllu~aJ:;il1_g$. ~.:t.ack: _l:inct_ dI'()pP~I!~I>~~El:cp.\l~I~._Xl,-Et:re.s, 1'()r.~:l(;er- • .~ Clses 1 and2-G4. 1l;-2l;- Set: Materlal ReadlnessZebra.· 1427 OpenedflrEl vv.l't;J:L_, .. !

A. A. batteries ~ IVIaii"e-uveredi-sh-ip' oif- irafious cours~s JJi~Ii~I~iUp~-_Jc:i:. ~Y(j)ic1 ~J,lllW.§,:G~di attack by air and surfa-cecr-aft-~i14)3:Set C6ridftfon I, all handsto: battle .' I· i

stations. i455' Ceased' firing,. ~:x:pendy'd~0p.FclJ~~<i~T.l.e~.;~~~g~t:Ma,:t'~:Ji~6j 5"/38 caliber A.A~; 60 charges,5 rl /38 caliber 25-SPD22~)LJ,7~.$:PP29q2,il$-_SP:02727;and 278 rounds of 40MM ana 995 rounds of 20-l\IiM: Amniuhition. 1457S_ec\lredfrom ., < Condition of Readiness I, set Condi tr oii't:C Sagar;' se~c~~~~Ci trQ}1l, N,iaterialRead1nessZebra, set. Condi tionY6ke~ ! B:esUrl.iedizig--i~gg~I:lg~~'il~IP-g~.pl_~)J.L#17,.'b.ase· course 2590

. (T) • 1510 Changea standard speeci -to 12 k£l9t?, (7:2i'pmJ.151S.Changeq.speedto . 10 knots i (60 . rpm). Prepared to R,oisjj. a,P9t::l..rd: J .. a,i):'(h'af't,. dog, method. 1535 All 'planes aboarci •. 'ResUJ:iJ.edz.fg-'-zagging on base_ C,9ul'.se ;2590 (Tl, ... changed;speedto .20 knots :(123 rpm). ':. I .

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0800 to 1200"[ r- ______ = .:: '=':'~:. ,~':!.' ____ _ Steaming as before. --080b position: latitude,i-1-2 Q 2-),- Sj longitude'-142°

35.8 t W .0800 U. S • S. - RENSHAW, assJlmed-- -"SGu -rada\.r,hgua:\rd!~ __ 0900 __ -'~SC!!'_ radar-}-back . in commi-ssion •. ·-0,9JO·Cata:pu;l;ted·rll~ne#5342-;-L£eut".:"p~.:! R. DOERFLINGER,U ;S.N., , Pilot F. KOWZLOWSIH - Sealc'pas.s:~nger "from- stiWbb'ar:a: catapu'lt---inord-er-,to'''-' ! .. 11 " . ,., , ._. _': ,1 , , . '

carry out modifiEld tra·ining-exercJ~,e:.G:eor.ge::::One:;:~'~p:tahe::::drop:pinB--float: .lights' . for surface targets for each-ship;. Ii 0956Chang~d cqurs:~ to 325 (T). 0950.. ' Changed course to 2580 (T). --CoIrJIq'.!3iiced"zfg~zag!gfi'l:g:t;u~ip.-g·p·lan- #17. 1009 C>,p;f?ned" ' fir eon surface target -with--5-lIlJ$,~ pa;l;iberbat·tery'~ ~l"'+O[U __ J}eas_ed:i';iring.__Exp'end,.. ed 10 roUnds 5"/:3;8 calibercommou', 1,I.: •. A.,;Mark_3:1.-=:10i.:p'i!;b:j,!~ctiles, 8 charges 5"738 caliber gPD 3024' 'and 2 charges 5"/'38 caliber Sl?D 2868.il 1029 ChangeaJCQurs'e"to 2400 (T) ,changedspeedto lOknot$ (60if'rp.iii)-~"!':l:O)J,:' Qjl#.ng.ed~~co.urse~t02:5.80:.(T),~ 1039 Commenced zig-zagging usingpl'an #17. 1041 "'Re'c'q:vf3red plane #534.2. 1040 U.S oS. PHILIP made guideofformation.-. ."~'d'T"i"

.... . fi)-ffi6~. ,,' ,/ C .. . , ······'·"n1J~·"">.-··· ... ····.-~~~'f~~~,~~r~~···-· .

1200 to 1600" .... .. . ... , li <,

-5 3 f W 'l2~t5·eg:-a.i~~d~: .. j;bg~~~rg'gei~g:~. c~~s. : .. ~.~~~. ~~c~""·'~'.~~~~~~;'~C~~~{'~£.;"C~.J2c4l:~~~~i~g~~'.d .. }-... ,.~.2.~,.,. '~Il.· G J . 'r . , ,. , j.,l !\ I '. '\ "

cour~e to 0180 ,(T). ; 1245 C{3.tapu~ted p;Lane #01431,iLieut. 9. Co iAINSWO¥TH~.U.So~;.:,: pilot, E. W.SL;AUGHTER~sea!-lCf;pas;3ehgerr--fr5IIist~rboar'd -cli'taj?liT't~:r246 'CB:ta-i .' I'ul ted plane -#5'$05, 'Ens~ ~'.ro:A~GOTTON,' u~-E? '-N~R~ ,-pilo:p-;--.r •• J.R,Ii:GiIOND," SeaJ.c, passenger, :from port·Qata:PUl't.i246ChafigedTspeea:j-to~;lg. 1c:fJ..ot<3J.§9_rIJIJ:lr. 1249 Changed Cdur"se to 2580 (TL ~'130~ U~S.S. ·J;>HIr;IP'c!:illie-~longsidetopo.tt . for . . fueling. IJT5'Ooninleticed--pfu'lipiilg lru¢l.·' 1'4'5J;'Comp1E)te5LJEittl~lilJ,ef 6fl;§. S~ .. :PHILJ:l:?" . haviha.eIrv·erea81·57$--alToli's.:·T458rU~:~rosT·PHILIP--cast off alid took station ;;1 g ,. .'. g. .. .I .' '. ....,.. .... ,,-------- .. ---., .. ---.--, . on this . ship 'a'port' b6w~-- '1505U~:S:S~ . RENqHAW-caiiJ:eTa~9.~g~ip.e .. '\jg_ipo:rti :t'or refuel';' ing. 1:;>14 C6inriienced pumping fueil'--oil: . 1,,9' Assume·d.- !I~GII _ra9:e.I'ig~aJ;d~

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I. ~~J~~~~L;~-~~I.;.~~~;~ APpr°U;w R. O. GLOVER

~ptain. U.S. Navy . _gQ!lJl.ll..§!1.§Jng,. ____ .. _

." D. CARLSON Lt. C61'llm¥.~ N!, Paviil>tJY:!'l vy

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UNIT.~!;;:L§J;AT-ESSHI-P MASSACHUSETTS -;;! :lffea.n~S-dai· :::: '2& 'j i >i UFelh.Fiia;ry ; j (19~ (Day) (Dote) (Month) )",.'

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1600 to 2000 (Cont-inued) .., ::: : .:( '.."<: ,C'','':C~:': r. ,,_ , _,

1623 eOlllpl ~ted,re fue1:i-rrg--Of -q;~S ~ S;-')'illNE>~W;-rb:a:vFn-g·-·d·¢·li:ve~~~_;,'~.'7;789 ,'g~l~ ~m(3 a9f' fllel. , 16.27.1T ·~~,B.~,:JiUilN~¥Wi catlt i9tn;~J;lq_,re,~?ID-ef1j S~~~iOll~~ !_1.,,~!r.1.,d l!'I:3;;~~ . EA'.]:'ON;;i; cam~ alon:gs~tie; to"port':for:re!t'uel~llg~ 1:195'5: Cornmenc:ed pumping"fuel~ ':1659:', Prepa,re~q'"\j9 ... 1i()~l:!t __ I?:~g~:!,_c:i ~~~ _i3,~!:¢J·.il,:f~ii~ ':. ,.11 Q(i) J:)'~~,~y-~_~Q,:r_<;_q~r_pif_i-:t,s:::tQ.JJ,.s.s:~ .. , EATON.l?31 All ;,aircraft hoisted:aboard~." 1802 Cbmplet;'edj refueling: of 'U.s.S.. II EATON, 11ei. v~J:ng-deIlvered-04 ,13b -gai~ons '0'1' -fuei:---1803-1f~ S ~'S:--ElTONcast oifano. -resumed 'station. 180-7 Changed sp6!fdi;:.to 20 -knots- (-12{LrpillJ),o1809 Commenced- zig';' zagging_usingp1an #17.1.818 TUS.S. PHILIPdesignat~d-'i'.0.hilla.tioni'guide.-1859 \' This ship designated as fo.:tma tion guide. ' .. 1900Se.tcl.ocks~back-1 one-houJ.', ;-zone .;. 10 time.' 1806 Secllred!!SC"radargl;l.ard. 'U-.S. s~ P:t;LILIP' assumed- tfSA'1radar guard .1806 Darkened ship.~ -1819Secur-ed froill-. Condttion6t-Readiness-;II 'Sugar, ;, setoConQ.ition of Readiness 'II. '18:30 Ceasedzig-ztigging-, resumed-base course . 258' (T). . .... ;- ; . ", '.

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146 0 OO".·0;':~W;;:;:):2000;;Changed'cours~: to 2600 (T). 2234·'Commenced zig-zagging usingp1an-.#17- ....... -.. __ .. __ " __., ___ ' .. , c__ , ....... __ .• _". _. ___ "_._'" ';',,,';;'

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U NI:TEI::)· ST'ATES-SHIP--·MASSACIIDSET-TS. ~';:j: Tl1ttr€!aa'j.' ~;:, 25' T II <;Februarj ~'/ff1iL (Day) (Date) (Month) _":.';l .. ;".';.>_i.·;',,""'._;', \:.. ..•.. /;

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0000 to 0400, ..,.- ....... i;, -- - .... --, -- - .- '---'- ... - - - --1 '--,'

, : 'j Vnderw§.y., in compa.ntiiwi t;J;i; T~sk Q-roup 2,;' 5 i in, accor-danc~~ with ,CinGpac.. : Opera.t~on8.1?OrdeT' 3-4'3';' desti!0y.e.~s;:e6I'Iii€lo\~in: iiht:i,.-'i:nlbm~rin:e-j:;sG.neElni ':qIi~course i >

;()~:~·("Io~~i~,~tt2"~~';':~j~~!~.~rf~i'~~1f1~~~~~~5V!~!~~Q~~ii~~~-~,~:~~~ .. ~t~~I~~9t·:J1~t~;:. p . .... . ..... '. '._, , __ .... _.l?_ ............ __ . ____ -........ -- ,_._, ___ .,_.~ .... ,._,_._, ..... , __ .. ,_ .. ,, __ ,,_"_ .... __ ... _. __ .. ___ ,,_ .... _ .... g_,J>" Jl! , Commanairi/:"fOfficer [Task G.:¢oup GOl!llJi.ander.!. Ship i4 Condition of ReadiIiesE! II and:', Material Readiness.YokewithuSG" radar :guC!-rd. -~hip dar11:ened.i

fft-.-:· .-R. . . !--R:EYBINJi!.,-Ensi n-,U.S.N.R.

0400 tc? O~OO i - i .. --- - i-· , ." -+ I' ~--';"-: .... -,-- .-;.'. ' " •. .. :.. Sterulling as.-befoJ;'e .. --045}- Radar".cqntactimade·w-ith-object--beari-ng1650;'

( T ).,. d±sta;nt .. '7-,-700-::yax.ds-.:-pr,.ed·umed--to-b,e--a.---ra-i-n·\ol-clud-o·--:.0800-iAssun:led"tJSG'L. ,' .. . ,. ' , . , ',. I':'; , .

radarguard.i0550-.;Secureq.--f-rom-Cqnd;ii-tion-oi'·Read,i-ness- Il:,·se~·Cona;i-tioD,o'f· .. Readin~ss:II Sugar·.: ··--0 eased.zig--zagg-:lng., l-r~sumed:base-c0u·rse . Z:6O:0 -{!T)i.· :05-58

~!~~,e~I:~#g};~£~~n~~f~-r~~pffi~f£~&~~~J~i~~~J~P.-fi~Et~tt&d=ijrqb3fi~~~/2,~'}'€i07'j~g~rlg Lighted:f·ires<unde:r:· b0il.:e~J#8. B:oilers # 2 and 8 to ';be standby for additional power .i.f ... -needed ..... ___ "" ... _ .. _____ ,,' .... _ ... "_.:.... .. __ ....... __ ... _.',;,.'..':"",; .. ' .. \' \ -;; ..... ,_ .. _ ..... ____'J1.'"

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0800 to1200,L",iC~":': > } .. - i'.,,!,;'

St 0' b .p 0 6 '0'0' . to " t' t id :; 1)0 &:1 &:f S 1 • t "d"'" . eamJong as ..... e.l.01'e·o- , ... 0'.'::_ P9_l?k __ ~0lJ,:!:.::;,!,'~L ~l,~:Jd; __ .. E? c.~' ;:::.:.1..:. .... :.1,.:: .. C:._', -png;!:. Jl. .. 'e.:.:':~.'.; , 1500 11' W. 092.5 Ceasedzig-zagga.ng, resumed base cohrse 2600 (Tie 0927 Changed. course to 3500 (-T1 .. - ··09-),01i Ca tapu1,t'Eid"p:lan:e' #5'842,·I.ieat.·· C·.-R.·DOER.i.,,' .. '. FLINGER, U .. S .N·. "pilet, DACEY'; S~(i·· 1c·, --passenger'~:1fi'.0iQ.::sta.:r.:.o9);j,~r.d::.G:atap-ul.tx_ 0931 Catapu·lted-~plane- ff58G-5,.Lieh~' ... Jh:Q:.~:~NS.:wQE~';:")J .S.N., pilot SHAWCROSS, Sea lc, passenger from port'catapul t •. 0932 Changed pourse to '2606{T')~"i0935 Catapulted plan~ #Gl~31-, Ens:.'·J. ''4-. COTTON';"U'{S'~:NiR."j~~p_ilQt.,~:HARDISON:,.,_ARM2c:~ '. passenger, from starboard cata-pul-t .09-36--Coromehti ed" 'z~ g- zagging using plan #8 .. 1028 Coromenc edf:ir ing·· 20]JlM machiI,J.e,.:.:g-uns:::at.::·sl_eeYEf~':£arget toweff"l>y:plane' :dlO 3 7 Shot down sleev~ on port side'. 1953 Shot dowll sleeve:i-on st-arboa-rd side.'Cea:s~d firing. Expende;d 1810round's20--]jlM aiJJihUti:j;tion~";'i~~l:lOO::-Director-check made and compass comp'ensation carried' out by planes'-dfrr:rh~f"morhing. ····lll-lrCeased zigzagging, re sume~' basecour s'e2600 { T ) • Change'dL::Isp e ed iitolO-knots' (60-rpm) ~ -': ',Hi' 1115 Changed course to 2500 - (-T)-.:1116 Stopped all en~ines,'preparedt·o hoist" aboard three air,craft-Baker method. 1141 All planes ]:lOisted aboard. 1142 Changed speed to 10,knot's{-60-rpmJ, changed course to Ii 2600 (T). 1147 Changed

speed tp 1~Xno~s\~13rpm!.C"; .•.. " . .tlt~~:.CC .. 1200 to 1600 .' . . i : -.j. . (_._.

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Steami:r.fgasbefor~. 1200: posi tion,:- latrtua¢"-lJo8~rvS; -lbngitud~ 17 t. W. ,1200"Commen~cEm- zi'gfzaggj:ng'usi"tlgT:p1aif~'#8;i---llnO-A~rllaifds-~¢Genera1 .. _!

QUarters-for drill ;i·-oomme~cea--raaar~xe~CJ:se-'R6g-~r""@~.;~ J~·e_~sJ.· .. l'B:I.fJ~ j~§fi)l.g: ['. a:sta:rg~:tr~.T3:3~-·Ce!isea:-zig;.;;zaggrfig~-"cliangedcol.Ui$e·'j;o 2390 rT). ,'1349 Coromenceg.· ' zig~za.ggingusIfi€rp;tafi·#17~-··T4V5·seGllreij:I':rom·ffel!ie"ra,1:_g,u~¥~-er¥~·. .~419.'q1:t~l:i.g~~ci:J c,.

course-to2900--('T).;"llj,J5Coi:iifu.enc·edzig::zaggifig, using pUl.n #8 J .1445 Ceased i' '.

zig;';;zagging; change\1 c6lirs~ to -2'60° ('J.'r:iI~52--coitimeiiced·~Tg=-z~ggriigtisIrig plii~ # 1 7 .1518,:,..Ceas ed"zig,-zaggillg.,. resUmed ,·.base.:couxaec:c260Pc.{T¥o- :'c-l'52-l····OolilInenced· .

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""'0<:) CUTT Emms <:'T'" 'i" .:'.:""',' .",':"':.: ","',';"",,:,' -:;, ',..c., ,:,': ",. : ',: ; U NJTED~ST:AT-ES' SHIP ,ul~~A· Ji'l:\;JS, ',1;";.\;'" .. , u . ··hur'sday' ,. 2:5, ,n, ::}february .; '19.Ll " u. "'''. Co',. '.' (Day) (Date) (Month) ,.

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. Steaming as .. before·. . 08'00'''positfon':"'iati tude,"15 0 -06'03 L S· longi-tude': .. 1570 47' W.08QO Ceased zig~zagg~ng., .. resumed 'bEisec :coUl'.se . ..::2.6.0 .. Sl.,J.T:L .. OS05-.": ' ... Changed course ~o 2380 (T). 0816:, Commenced zi'g- zagging using plan #17. 0915 All hands to General Q;uartersfoTEdri-ll. ··Ivlate'l'i"af0: Obndi-tion--of'·Read·inessZenra set. 0925 C eased. zi'g- zagging·;·xie~j1:l;rlle.d. :J:l.a:se:::.co:urlle2.~J:~to"tT:h'.:;O,9:}o.:eatapult'~·ai": plane #5342, Lieu:t. c. R. DOERF:r;.It~'GER, U.S.N., pilot,ijD. L. MOUDY, ARM lc, passenger, from port catapult,; 0930 Cata::pulit~ed"'·'pl'ane:! #01431; Lieut. C .c. AINSWORTH, U.S. N ., pilot, . S. . G.· ,E:.!mDISON;'ARM·) 'ct' QEi'~s~nger.,. _from.star.boa.bi catapult. 0935 Catapulted plane" #.5.8_Q5:J~Ens.:::J.>A~;!=:C,Qr;rTO,N, U.S.N:~R. pilot, J. J. BARNEY, Se,a 1c passenger, fl.-om po~t catapult. Resumed zig.i..zaggiii'g;lising plan #17. 0945 Ceased zig-zagging, resUn1ed·'oa~'91"·tto'll,r~e2J$Q::(:.T.:):.: ... Go:rmn:enced· .. ' special exercise to determinear'b~·trary"correcti'6n'''"t'ol! hi t for main b<;tttery, U.S.S. RENSHAW acting as target, J.;6::'!i45:::caliber··.'Oat':t':ejt'y firil'ig·'l')··sfibt '-salvo's,

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2 salvos at each rangeofto-OOO' 10 000 15 000 20 000 .and25·000·yards~· ' ... v , '.'..' .. '" " ." .. , '.' ,.. '. , , . .' " Fired to port using service- charges and'·jI:i'J?b;fe.'c.:t.t~~;s'~; ii 09480gened fire' to port.", 1028 Changed course to 26'80 (T). 1033 Changed,'c():urse:to 238 "(TL 1050 Chang!3.d course to 26So (·,T). 1055 Changed, course to 2')'$0"'tT) •. · 11J4 Changed cour'se .t;'cj:;, 2680 (T). 1139 Change'd c'ourseto 2380 (T). 1200 Com'p'1'eted"e:x:e'rcise~ Atnrnuiii'tiob expend'ed:30 proJectiles; lo"j'4=5'caliber A.P. servicen:"Iarlc 1, 2, and 3; 30 charges: 16 n j45halib-erservHre';5 SPD 2750,3 SPD 2755, 12 SPD 2760, 6~ SPD 3082, 3l SPD. 324'1. ." 1iJJIJ~:.·" '," ... .... "

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1580 59~ 8':W. 1202:'Clianged- course; to 20SoTTf:·-'T2U5·"Secured. from General Q,uarte:rsandM?lteriaIRe'ifd'~nessi Zebra~'E:IE?t 'Condl tio,n "<f('.Rea.cl~~~:;Ss II$llgara!l,<J,! , Material Readiness YbKe~ 1221 Gliai:j.g·eqtcourse"to·-Z;So L'l'H._~l:t@g~Q.§lP.E>f3.d.: t9. . 10 knots(60 rpm). ,Prepared to:hbis .. t'Tn;tliree·afrcraft.1242iAll aircraft hoisted: aboard~1243'Changed' speed-to'ZO knots' eli:3' rpmn'--1247 . ColiJIilenceclzj,g~· . zagging: using prall #6'.1'555-- C'eas'ed zig-zaggIng;; 'fesiline'cC ba'se qourse-238CY( T} ••

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WiIR DIi\.RY .AND CONFIDENTIAL LOG -p.age 38:"

UN JTED STATES SH1P- --MASSACHUSET'l'B "'0" .,_ , •..... ".' •••.••• _... . "_.'"'.''<, .... ;Ffn~y¥~i\T;;(D~f"'" ·/Fe~~~:':Fy:rI9l!lr

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O~00~~ 1 04&~~el'!!lIl .• i~~;~~jM ~li :;~~~dJj~'i;~'ii~!,j~~~;*ftaAd~.;~~ ,d~!lJpJ~" i Operat~0n~] Order>e·J..!.4},· de~trClye:r::1;l j ~pr.D:led, )lP. aJ?:;t~"'7S:lll?ma~l.~e!;:~E.19're!E!n:;' !~,n ~9()urse ! ....

;~~.:4~(\~~-~2~~9-11~j~~~~~I~g1t~it~i:]l'}!.f~-~~~~i~~~a~~f]ii::~;:~=i~;:~~_~~!g~~-:~~~~~:~ boilers:2 and 6 sta~dby for eme~gericy us~.Comm~di~g Officer !Task :Group Commander. - .. Ship inCoridi.t.ion<.of Readiness.]I-andMa.te-l'ia-l.-Readin~ss Y~keT' wit-h -USG" rad"rg~ard. SllLp darkened.' . (f'fIfi~-' ___ ,i-

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rep6rted - s~et.1. .. ng-ob-j ec:t--bcl.aring'-2th-Q -, .. ( T.")'.----0549--Shl-Tl.-si.gliLte .. d-,---.-huii i.down ibear"; ! , 0 . . , , ." I. ,~ , ..' " , .

ing :266.(T' .. ~ .... ,,Appes,red.-to tbe -tankejro-,-05151-iLigh·ted--~h-i-p·.+-·0602!·-·U;.S ... S.-RE):iTSRAW-; •• 1 ft t 't" t" .' t' t' t k' . 0'60-:1' C' d t., .1 "'d'b " €I .... sa~on· 0. ~n:V:ElS- ~ga'El-' an .e-r." ··;..>i- ease --z::Lg..,zaggJl-ng,r1es;ume,-; aSie oourse 216q (T),. :060l~ Changed coU;rse togli:€>()('rl)_~!060I3J;:Om1A~Il,9~d,~.ig;-z~ggl;o:g-J.vsing plan#17~ ... "06J2~Ta'i1kElr-,cappeared-~t'-6!Tb-e 6n~'-c(Yur-se-T8'EtO--{!T'r;"speedS--knots~" -06) 5 Secure-d·'fromCoIlidi'ti-on;; .. of:.::Readines'$l II, set condition !pf Readiness II Sugar. 0700 .. Tanker- -identified-as-No.rwegiai,l-shi-p--SCOTIAr :~d;tt.r:.1 c. har.t. er-to-.B. ri.-t. iSh-.,;. ·Oq. 04.' Ceased ,zig,.. zagging, resumed, bas e cpurse246"!-.( T'hC")0IZOl5 .. J:;Jl@g~g,g9U-rfte .to_ 216P:'L' (T). #0707 U.S.S.· RENSHAW resumed, ~:f;~~.j.(Jrb_.:._Q:'ZQ:.~_:::'QQ..mm~~ced zig-zagging plan 17. '

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S t eamin;g as-b e1'or e.---O S()O -po sit! on·:-l-a. t:i tU'a::ej".20~_.29~~:5:!,:.:.S:;-::~.ongitiide-_. __ ... 16l~ 0 14 , w. OSOO;U.S-.S·.-REl~SHAW;a~§JJJll~g:·;::-~.a.Q;fJ;-v.=_gtiar.a:(::Cl'SGII radar )_~ 092S Ce~sed zig-zaggin,g,Tes~edbasecourse2+6° (T). 09~O COIDDll$.ced rada!""'caLrnr'ati'On, . U io S .S. .pHIL~Pact;ingastarget·- 5,090 yaliids'>:&ff""'p6l,''t,L b.e~.~-.· 0-9;3.0~:.Catapul.ted: plan'e"·. ! #5342Lieut.C.R.DOERFLI-NGER--1FJ-S-iiN.---pilot--nD'~ 'I:i~.l MOUDY .ARM lc passenger . , . . ',," Ji' ., ,- , ,. ..,' . . .' , . from sta-rboard oai'tapu:lt. .0930 Cat~pul-.t_ed:::plane::_1t:onOl.;~ Lieut~'·jCc:;;."·C·~"AINSWORTH, , U • S.N., pilot,S.,G.H:ARDISON-; -4RMj' 3c, passeng~r, fropli~ port· 'catapult .0935 .,' Catapulted plane #5S05,Ens. J'.A",'COTTON'~"U""S~N'~'R~!;"-"P~l:ot,SLAUGHTER,Sealc,. ,', passenger,l'rom.-p:ortcatapult.1:0;3.6: Commencedf';'z:tg;;;'zagging,--::u;singpl-an#J:'7. .',' .1l05Commencedfi~ing -20 M,M-machine gun:-'practH~'e:;cat sl,eeyetowed--by-p-lane •. 1:1:2'5' , Ceased zig-zagginig,resumedbasecqurse 216 0 (T). 1127--Comp1:eterdflring 20MM '.' machine gun practi-ce..:Amm.uni-ti-on---expended: 5044 round~ 20 MM. 1129 Changed apeed to lOknots~(-60rpm-)-~--Prep~ed to hoist aboard -phr:ee aircraft, Dog method. 1152 All planes-h0:L-stedabo~rd" •. ':~GciIDDlenced""z~'g.;;;aagging"'usilfg~1ir~h"';#17;· .'- '

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, Steaming as betore~- --lZOO-;positl-on-: latitude2ro:-39~1~--J$ ; longItude , 1640 59-': W.;:1};256easedzl-g-zagging, resumed-bas-e :couri,fe-?r6e---QT), ~ . lIJ)IiCata':": '" i 'pul ted ···p1ane-#53'42·,-1.±eut;;···O ~ --R;i'DOJ;i!RF~INGER~--U~-S-.-J!r:·;-;'1)iTo'P-;----d;··j'J-t-R4:Y.MliNIt; ···S-as., ,~;: . lc ~ passeng$rj from 'starbea,fd- cataplirlt~>-~3JlCata]iurt-ea--pnffie 1I,OJI4)1'~ -;-Li'Efii:C:-- . ~.:: C. C. AINSWORTH; -U;S ~-N~.;-,-pilot;<T·.J-~ B:A.Rl~EYi-.sea+(i ,-i5as~fengerrI:rOIi}-port--c-ata:;" .• pul to 133 5-iCat's.J)u-lt IP-dplarr~ -#589'5-, ~E:tl~·.-· -J!; -'A-~--C'OTTOW;-u';-S;N~R-~r ~iTot ;--E ~ - -.; . KOzLOWSKI_,.s~~"l.(t,:~-pass,enger.,:,,-f.rom ... star"bQard"._cata:p,ulct.=~~Commenced~cradar~tl.!ack'ling'·· 1./:

. exercise Roger Two, followed by air attack drill..:U2Z"AJ.ll,{i!l.f,q:~,g.s,:.t,9.I:G:~p.era;l Q.uarters for drill. Set Condition of Rea4in,es.s~I:.an;d.Mat_~ria.lL.:.-.Read-1ne>15s.Zebra" secured from Condition of Readiness II Sp,g~;r __ gp..g,: ¥SJ,Y'erial_Jiead.'in.ess":"Yoke.-Held

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L;l)fl£~ D. CARLSON Captain, U. S. Navy L't: C0mmaii$~., ff~1&.atrfavv i

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battle pro1:i1em.1340, commdn~ed izi'g-z:~~~i~g,·;~~in~-ipl~:;-lhf:,:'~~'~~16':;S~cureaj frqm Generar!Q,ua:rters·.-·~ecured·-:f.ibiD. !eo:o;d:i~i'onl--o_fl-Readfn-e·E\·s--Y--a.nctiWa:t!eri-a1;--R-e-aa;ine_§i;s Zebra,; set :CQndj,.t~9ri of Rea£diIi~sls,:;];I;Sugar:i(a'nd~JWatieri!a12R~aiff.n~jS!31 ;rokei.,,; iL413B~

!$r~~d~~t!Jij~ri~i~;it~;~~i~~~it!~~iJ~:l~ft~PJ!~itl~~~~~f~J 1510 Comp1e:ted f~r~ng of 511/38 c:alifber: battery. 1;522: Cha:o;ged speed to! 10 knots (60rpmlo 1536 AlL:a:i:r_c.rafit __ ho_i:s:te'd __ a(boaird .. ' -1536iCh~ngedspeefl-;to 191mots . : (116 rpm:).. ..Amrriunitibnexpendedjluring< e:i~rc'ise:1:8-:p:rojectilesi 5 "/3$-c.al1 bel' (12 A.A.;commonMark:31",,:,10,6A.!A. specia1Mark-J5;~-3-J~, 18charg~s 5·"-138 cali-be~ . .) ., (11 SPD.:2868, 8 SPD.3024-.- -.: ...... _l ..•... ;, ... __ . _'._ ..

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• passenger,·from-pprt'catapu:1.t~'1215 U.S.S. PHILIP cam~'-alon'gsrde-to'stelrboat'(r" to refuel.'l2lj;6'Co~enced·'p.Umping':'fuel to U.S.S. PHIL:jiP. 1401 Completed refueling U.S;;"'3.~-~HILIPi' haviner'delivere'd 80,590 gallons of #,ue,loil. .:Ji410 U.S.S. PHILIP 'castToff)~ .... '141:7,' Sha'f-t#'2'$tdpped"forrepairs' cto= .... leiaky:cccffid'eitst;lr'~"''l;{evblu:- •.... :/: tions on; Shaft #1 ln9reasedi to 7'4 rpm.' lLj.20iu.s.si RENSHAW cam~ cj,longsid$ to , .. , starboard t¢> re fue!.' "'l432'COmtifeirced'pum:];i~i:lerfuelt6lr~S~-S~'REN$HAW:: '],SZ:?,pre,:;,. ..) pared to hoist· elbo'ardtwo'aircraft;':D6gm-eth9d~"T?30'Complet'edl:i'efu~llng-'IJ'iSoS~ '.' RENSHAW, having delive:re'd6'6;533; gallons -'or-fu:el"(fiT~"15J5'U'~STS~ RENSHAW'c-ast!,: off~ 1542'.ohang'ed courset9l6'5?"(T·t~: r554:"A.ll·pIhne"s'aoOard. : T554'Cliangeci' ., ...

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UNITED STATES SHIP MASSACmrSETTS Sunday'28 'Eebruary, 19'.-!l-(Day) (Data) (Month)

ZONE DESCRIPTION " Jl and f 12 REMARKS

1900 Set clocks back one hour to zone f 12 time. '1804 Da,rkened ship.$<scured from dondi tion of Readiness II Sugar, set; C,ondi tion of II.eadiness II. '1830 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base~ course 2720 (T). 1837 Cut Boiler #5 off main steam line, cut in boiler #6. 1907 Secured "SC" radar guar<I. U.S .• S. PHILIP

·assumed "S1)." radar guard.

2000 to 2400 Steaming as before.

1730 45.2' w. '

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2000 position: latitude 250 12.2' S; longitude

lf~INE. Ens1gn, U.S.N.R.

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UNITED STATES SHIP MAS SAC H USE T T S Monday 1 ,MaTch ,,' 19M (Day) (Date) (Month)'

ZONE DESCRIPTION ~ REMARKS

0000 to 0400 Underway in company with Task Group 2.5 in accordance with CinCPac

Operational Order 3-43, destroyers formed in anti-submarine screen on course 272.0 (T and pgc), steaming at standard speed 19 knots (113 rpm). Boilers if 1, 3, 6, and 8 in use for steaming purposes, boilers if 2 and 5 st&ndby and 4 and 7 on four hours notice. Commanding Officer Task Group Commander. Ship in Condition of Readiness II and Material Readiness Yoke, with !lSG" radar guard. Ship darkened. 0138 Commenced zig-zagging using plan #17.

. f4fzj;;mE, EnsJ!gn, U.S.N.R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. OL~12 Lighted off boiler #2. 0431 Lighted off

boiler #7 for standby purposes. 0442 Assumed "sc" radar guard. , 0515 Let fires die under boiler #2. 0523 Let fires die under boiler #7. 0538 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 2720 (T). 0539 Commenced zig-zagging using plan #8. 0540 Secured from Condition of Readiness II, set Condition of Readiness II Sugar. 0542 Lighted ship. ~~~~o

~.UVfl ~~?INE, En~~gn, U.S.N.R.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0800 position: latitude 250 02.8' S; longitude

1770 55' W. 0800 U.S.S. EATON assumed IISG" radar guard. 0930 Ceased zig-zagging, changed course to 1200 (Tl. Catapulted plane #5342, Lieut.' C.R. DOERFLINGER, U.S.N., pilot, MOUDY~ D. L., .ARM lc, passenger, from port catapult. 0933 Catapulted plane #01431,Lieut. C. C. AINSWORTH, U.S.N., pilot,' HARDISON, S. G., .A}U~ 2c, passenger, from starboard catapult. 0938 Catapulted plane #5805, Ens. ;r.A. COTTON, U.S.N.R., pilot, LAFORCADE, G. H.,.ARM 3c, p&Ssenger from port catapult. 0943 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan #8. 0945 'Commenced radar tracking exercise Roger Two. 1009 Str.eamed towing spar a.s target for dive bombing practice. 1030 Planes commenced dive bombing practice. 1115 Dive bombing practice completed, towing spar hauled in. 1116·Commenced firing A.A. battery at somke floats, exercise Roger One and Two, George Four. 1132Ceased firing. Ammunition expended: 10 projectiles 5"/)8 caliber -- 7 A.A. Common Mark 31-10 Service, 3 A.A. Common Mark 31-6-Target, 10 charges 5"/38 caliber -- 7 SPD 2868, 3 SPD 2662 target; 115 rounds 40 MM; 321 rounds 20:MM. 1133 Prepared to hoist aboard three aircraft, Cast method, steaming on various courses at various speeds. 1152 All aircraft hoisted aboard. 1153 Changed course to 2720 (T), changed speed to 19 knots (113 rpm). ~~.

Rf.(/l(/J REYBINE, Ens' ,U.S.N.R.

1200 to 1600 Steaming as befOre. 1200 position: latitude 250 04.8' S; longitude

1790 02.5' W. 1206 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan #8. 1330 Drill air attack. Held battle problem. Set Condi t.ionof Material Readiness Zebra, secured from Material Readiness Yoke. 1420 Secured from drill air attack, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke. 1442 Crossed l80th meridian. 1500 Prepared to launch one aircraft. 1530 Catapulted plane #5342, Ens. J. A. COTTON, U.S.N.R., pilot, BAGGER, A. L., 1ill!iIVI 3c, passenger, from port catapult. filr!tL

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UNITED STATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS Monday· 1 March. I~ (Day) (Date) (Month) I

ZONE DESCRIPTION ,L012 REMARKS

1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1600 Assumed trSG" radar guard. 1800 Prepared

to hoist aboard one aircraft, Cast method. 1821 Plane hoisted aboard. 1836 Darkened ship. Secured from Condition of Readiness 11 Sugar, set Condition of Readiness II. 1900 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base cburse,272° (T). 1932 Secured fiSC" radar guard, U.S.S. PHILIP assumed "SA" radar guard •

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Steaming as before. 2000 position: latitude 240 57.3' S; longitude 13.1' E.. 2005 Changed course to 270 0 (T).. 240b AdVanced calendar one day, time zone -12.

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ZONE DESCRIPTION -12 REMARKS


opeoational order 3-43, destroyers formed in anti-submarine screen on course 270· (T and pgc), steaming at standard speed 19 knots (113 rpm). Boilers If: 1, 3, 6, and 8 in use for steaming purposes, boilers 2 and 7 standby, boilers 4 and 5 on four hours notice. Commanding Officer Task Group Commander. Ship in Condition of Readine!3s II and Material Readiness Yoke, with "SG" radar guard. Ship darkened.

g(i{~INE' Ensign, U.S.N.R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. 0449 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan #8. 0515

Assumed "SC" radar guard. 061.3 Lighted ship. 0627 On various courses at various speeds in preparation for launching aircraft. 0631 Catapulted plane #01431, Lieut. C. R. DOERFLINGER, U.S.N., pilot, MOUDY, D. L., ~I Ie, passenger, from port catapult as anti~submarine patrol. 0649 Secured from Condition of Readiness II, set Condition of Readiness II Sugar.

Rffl~INE, Ensi'dn~s.N.R. 0800 to 1200 .

Steaming as before. 0800 position: latitude 240 59' S; longitude 1740 01.2' E. 0927 On various courses at various speeds in preparation for recovering one aircraft, Cast method.· 0935 Hoisted aboard one plane. 1200 Changed course to 275 0 (T), changed speed 'to .18 knots (107 rpm).

Rff~INE' Ensign, U.S.N.R.

1200 to 1600 Steaming as before. 1200 position: latitude 240 56' S; longitude

1720 43.5' E. 1201 Commenced zig-zagging using plan #8.

1600 to 2000

f[f;.~ ~ . R.· REYBINE, Ensi ,U.S.N.R.

Steaming as before. 1601 Assumed "SGff radar guard. 1730 Secured from Condi ti on of Readiness II Sugar, set Condi tion of Readiness II. 1900 Set clocks back one hour to zone -11 time. 1806 Darkened ship. 1830 Ceased zigzagging, resumed base course 275 0 (T). 1900 Secured "SC" radar guard.

RW~INE' Ens~i~;~~S.N.R. 2000 to 2400

Steaming as before. 2000 position: latitude 2l~0 42~!3t S; longitude 169 0 43.5' E.

Rff~, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

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operational order 3-43, destroyers formed'in anti-submarine, screen, on course 275 0 (T andpgc), steaming at standard speed 18 knots (107 rpm). Boilers # 1, 39 6, and 8 in use, for steaming purposes, boilers 2 and 7 standby, boilers 4 and 5 on four hours notice. Commanding OffIcer Task Group Commander. Ship in Condition of Readiness II and Material Readiness Yoke, with ffSGIf radar guard. Ship darkened.

R0f.~INE, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. 0415 Changed course to 3440 (T). 0449 Assumed

"SC" radar guard. 0500 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan #8. 0546 Ligh~ed ship. 0600 Ceased zig-zagging in accordance with plan #8, commenced zig-zagging using plan #17. 0743 Sighted two friendly planes, bearing 3150 (T), distant 15 miles. 0753 Ceased zig-zagging,resumed base oourse 3150 (T).

0800 to 1200 ,

V(~Jl<J}~ R. F. O1iEYBINE , Ensign, U.S.N.R.

Steaming as before. 0800.commenced zig-zagging, using I?lan #8. 0824 Ceased zig-zaggiIlg, resumed base course 3150 (T). 0826 Changed course to 3440

(T).0838 Commenced zig.,; zagging , using plan #8. 0927 Ceased zig-zagging, ' changed cO'Q.rse to 315 0 (T).' 0928 Sighted land bearing 3500 (T). 0950 Changed course to 3440 (T). 1000 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan #17. 1055 Sighted Mato Island bearing 0280 (T), distant 10 miles. 105~ Sighted .Amedee Lighthouse bearing 333 0 (T), distant 18 miles. 1110 Sighted Tabu Reef Lighthouse bearing 3220 (T), distant 18 miles. 1138 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 3150

(T). 1140 Set special sea details. 1154 Changed course to 0550 (T), changed speed to 10 knots (60 rpm). Escorting'destroyers broke formation to cover entrance into channel.

R~~INE' Ensign, U.S.N.R.

1200 to 1600 Steaming as before. 1205 Lt. Comdr. A. L. Mc~ITITLEN, U.S.N., came

aboard to act as pilot. Comdr. GRAY, U.S.N., came aboard. Proceeded on various courses at various speeds to conform with channel. C~ptain, Executive Officer, Navigator on bridge, pilot at conn. 1305 Set Port-War Watch, secured from Condition of Readiness II Sugar. 1431 Moored to buoy, Berth 30, LECTERN, using port anchor ahain and li" wire mooring cable, 12 fathoms of water, soft bottom. Anti-torpedo net stretched around ship. 1530 Secured specllial sea details. Secured main engines, maintaining them on 12 hours notice.

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l6t10 to 2400 Moored as before.

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ZONE DESCRIPTION - 11 REMARKS

0000 March 5, 1943, to 2400 March 9, 1943. Moored to buoy in berth Able 30, Noumea, New Caledonia, with port anchor

chain and two 1 5/8" wires, 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom. Various unitsof Pacific Fleet present. SOPA in U.S.S. ARGONNE. Reported for duty to Commander Task Force 64. Assigned to Battleship Division 6 comprising U.S.S. WASHINGTON, U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA, U.S.S. TIWIANA, and became a part of Task Force 64, comprising in addition to the above mentioned battleships U.S.S. DRAYTON, U.S.S. ¥lAHAN, U.S.S. L..4.MSON, U.S.S. PERKTI~S, U.S.S. FLUSSER, U.S.S. CONYNGHAM, U.S.S. REID, U.S.S. SMITH, the last two mentioned units being absent~ Commander Task Force 64 in U.S.S. WASHINGTON.

Carrying on routine upkeep of ship, training of personnel and schedule of liberty and recreation.

March 7, 1943. Transferred plane #01431 to Naval Air Station, Noumea, New Caledonia,

to be added to aircraft pool.

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ZONE DESCRiPTION -11. REMARKS

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-OODO to,04bo- ,.' ' Moored :to buoy in berth Able c30 " Nomnia;, New Caledbp.ia, in company with

Task Group: 64. 'Condition of Rea.d~ness III', Material R~adiness Yoke ~Task Group Commander inU.S.S.: WASHINGTON •. Vario!1,El, tinJtsof, Pacific! 11'lee:t,present.

ff~Y~' R. F~.{RE:m:t~; Ensign, U.S"NoR.

0400 ,to; 0.800. "... , ' II[oored as. before ,ma.king. preparations to getunderway-. 0732 Underway' in

accordance wi th ComTaskFor64 dispatch#Q80211 for t.actical exercises and trainingatsea~ Steaming on.:variou~-courses\atvarious speeds to con:r:.0rmwith chan~ nel; se.cond_in colurim of battleships, formation guide U.S~S. WASHINGTON, Task group Commander in U.S.S. WASHIl'l'GTON.,. Standard speed 16 knots (94 rpm}, boilers 1, 3,6; and 7 cut in for steaming purposes. Draft forward 36' 8 11

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Rf~~~, Ensi&'i:", 'U. S .N.R·.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as be·fo·l'e. " 0825:S'~t dondi tion of Readiness for Air Defense.

0830 Set Material Readiness Zebra.' 0956 Passed thr'O,ugh Bulari Passage on course 2300 (T),clearing-channel, speed 1'7 knots -(-99 rpmF.. 0951 IDlanged speed to 18

:. knots (10!) rpm) •• 0958 Set Condit1pn ·01' Readi-nes's<II':'Able , secured from Air ,- Def·ense. Set Material Readiness 'YQk:Eh~.:::;!_t;lGlJl'e.d.frbriJ.'Jvlaterial Readiness ·Zebra.-

1005 Changed course to 1900 (T), changed speed to 17 kilots (99 rpm}. 1015 Took station #2 in cruising d. isposition) 1 Mikeffleet: cours;e and axis 1800 (T)a.t fleet and standard spe~d 16 knots (96rpm),guidi3U:9 .• ~. WASHINGTON bearing 1800 (T), distant 1500 yards. 1040 Took posi t~ion in cruising disposition 2 Mike on fleet course and axis 1(500 (T) at fleet and standard speed 16 knots C96rpm). Guide U .S.S. WASHINGTON bearing 1300 (T)dista:at,'4QOo. yards. '1101 Changed speed to 17 knots (99 rpm), commenced zig-zagging usiiig"plan'14-Z. 1146 Ceased z.:igzagging, resumed base course 180 0 (Tj. _1148Lit.'off"boilers 2' alld8 for et'€md-by purposes. "

~r~~INE' .' Ens~gn, U.S.N.R.

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24.5' E., 1214 Changed fleet course and a:icis to 270 0 (T) •. 1215.Boiler #8 cut in on main steam line. 1225 Boiler #2' cut in on main steam line. 1228 Changed fleet course and axis to 315° (T). 12J6 Col'llfuenced zig:"zagging using plan l1-Z. 1244 Changed sp!3ed to 18 knots (105 rpm). ",1245 All haildsto Gen~ral Qtlarters

, battle stations for drill. Secure~l from Mater.ial-Readiness Yoke, set Materia], Readiness Zebra. 1338 Ceased zig-zaggihg, resumed,base course 315 0 (T). 1340 Changedspe'ed to 17 knots ~98 rpm) • 1342 Formed cruisIngdis.posi t~on :3. Mike, U.S.S. WASHINGTON fleet gu~de, fleet course and ax~s 315 (T). Th~.s sh~p took station, dirent1y astern bf fleet . guide, distant 1500' yards. '1400 Secured from General Quarters, set CbiJ.ditioiJ.6fReadi:iiessII:':'Ab1e~se6ured from Material Read-

; iness Zebra; set Matefricil Readiness Yoke. , 1418 Changed fle~_t course.to 3450 (T). :1436 Changed fleet course to 315 0 (T) •. 1507 Changed fleet course' and axis to 3~.5 (T) ~ 1515 Changed fleet course and axis to 315 0 (T). .

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UNITED STATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS Wednesday 10 March, 19.43-' I (Day) (Date) (Month)

ZONE DESCRIPTION -11 and -12 I

!=REMARKS

1600 to 2000 i Steaming as before. 16001 Commenced radar calibration exercise 96. 1640

Changed course to 3200 (T) to assume position with fleet guide bearing 3000 (T) distant 1500 yards. 1645 Changed course to 315 0 (T). 1710 Took position with fleet guide bearing 285 0 (T) distan,t 1500 yards. 1800 Set clocks ahead one hour to conform to zmne -12 time. 1904 Changed course to 2700 (T). 1912 Changed course to 2300 (T). 1919 Changed course to 240 0 (T). J.92l Darkened ship. Set Condition II, secured from Condition II-Able. 1931 Took position astern of fleet guide, distant 1500 yards, course 240 0 (T), speed 17 knots (99 rpm).

~~ R. F REYBINE, Ensi n, U.S.N.R.

2000 to 2400 Steaming as before. 2000 position: Latitude 220 01 9 S; Longitude 1640

36.3' E. 2021 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan14-Z.2045 All hands to General Q.uarters for drill. Secured from IVlateriilll Readiness "Zoke, set Material Readiness Zebra., 2100 Ceased zig~zagging, resumed bai?e courEJe 240 0 ( T). 2130 Commenced firing 5'1/38 caliber battery to port in starshell @.llumination exercise #62. 2136 Ceased firing. Ammunition expended: 12 projectiles 5"/38 caliber A.A. illuminating Mk. 30-5, 12 charges 5"738 caliber index no. 2034-SPDN- ' 2868. 2145 Secured from General Q.uarters, set Con4~tion of Readiness II, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke. 2200 Commenced firing 40 IvlM machine guns in float light practice, Exercise #72. 2208 Ceased firing. Ammunition expended: 32 rounds 40 ]ill~ #96 -- 10, B.S. and T Target. 2256 Changed cruising disposition 2 Mike, this ship taking station with fleet guide, U.S.,S. WASHINGTON, bearing 225 0 (T), dist,ant, 2000 yards. 2323 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan l4-Z, changed speed to 18 knots (105 rpm). 2340 Changed speed to 17 knots (99 rpm).

APP'OV~

Captain, U. S . Navy Coin,man4ing

Examined:

f~·i.~1 R. F7RETIHNE, Ensign,U.S .N,.R.

~~d ,D. CARLSON

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UNITED STATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS Thursday ]] . ~ira reb (Day) (Date) (Month)

, 19-43-

ZONE DESORIPTION -12 REMARKS

1200 to 1600 Steaming as before. 1200 Position: Latitude 220 44.7' S; Longitude

1611-0 31' E. 1200 Changed course to 1300 (T). 1227 Changed course to 175 0 (T). 1240 Changed course to 1250 (T). 1245 Changed course to 1100 (T), changed speed to 20 knots (118 rpm}. 1255 Changed course to 095 0 (T). 1259 Formed cruising. disposition 1 Mike, this ship taking station with fleet guide, U.S.S. WASHINGTON, bearing 093 0 (Tl, distant 1500 yards. Fleet course and axis 090 0

(T}, speed 17 knots (99 rpm). 1315 Changed fleet course and axis to 135 0 (T). 1322 Sounded drill Air Attack, set Material Readiness Zebra. Planes of U.S.S. Sj~TOGA to simulate attack. 1420 Sighted tanker and destroyer escor~ bearing 045 0 (T), distant 25,000 yards, proceeding on opposite course. 1436 Commenced laying smoke screen, using boilers #3 and #6. 1440 Changed course to 045 0 (T), changed speed to 19 knots (113 rpm). 111-42 Changed course to 135 0 (T). 1443 Changed course to 085 0 (T). 1445 Changed course to 045 0 (T), changed speed to 18 knots (108 rpm). 1447 Ceased making smoke screen. 1448 Changed course to 1350 (T). 1452 Formed cruising disposition 4 Victor, changed course to 1800 (T). This ship took station with fleet guide bearing 1800 (T), distant 3000 yards. 1454 Commenced maneuvering independently to avoid aircraft simulating attack. 1516 Changed course to 1300 (T). 1517 Secured from drill Air Attack, set Condition of Readiness II-Able, Secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set N[ateria1 Readiness Yoke. 1520 Formed cruising disposition 2 Milce, this ship in station with fleet guide bearing 080 0 (T) distant 2000 yards. Commenced maneuvering with fleet on v~rious courses for purposes of tactical drill.

RfJf~INE, Ensig~, U.S.N.R.

1600 to 2000 . 0 Steaming as before. 163Cl Cha:nged course to 265 (T). Commenced zig

zagging using plan 14-Z0 speed 17 knots (99 rpm). 1709 Ceased zig-zagging, . resumed base course 265 ( T) • 1711 Changed course to 2100 (T) •. _1714 Changed course to 260.0 (T). 1719 Changed course to 280 0 (T). 1725 COrrlmenced z~g-zagging using plan 14-Z. 1911 Darkened ship. Set Condition of Readiness II, secured from Condition of ReadinessII=Able.

Rf(W~N1~, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

2000 to 2400 Steaming as before. 2000 Position: Latitude 23 0 22' S; Longitude 1640

19.1' E. 2005 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 280 0 (T). Formed cruising dispoistion 1 Mike, fleet course and a~is 2800 (T). This ship took station with fleet guide, U.S.S. WASHINGTON, bearing 283 0 (T), distant 1500 yards. 2057 Commenced firing 5"/38 caliber battery in starshel1 illumination exercise .¥62. 2105 Completed 5"/38 caliber battery firing. .Arnmuni tion expended: 12 projectiles 5"/38 caliber A.A. illuminating Mk. 30";'5, 12 charges 5"/38 caliber index no. 3024 SPDN 2868. 2145 Commenced firing machine gun batteries to port. Completed firing. Ammunition expended: 107 rounds 40 IvlM, 201 rounds 20 MM. . 2018 Changed course to 3250 (T). 2237 Changed course to 0050 (T). 2245 Formed cruising disposition 2 Mike, this ship taking station with fleet guide bearing 315 0 (T), distant 2000 yards. 2303 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-Z.

APProVOd~

Captain, U. S J N€!:v~ Commal\\'l'Rirur

Exanrined:

Rr{~INE, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

~t1J,PU D. CARLSON

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ZONE DESCRIPTION -12"" REMARKS

0000 to 0400 Underway in company with Task Group 64, in cru:lsingdisposition 2 Mike,

U.S.S. WAS,HINGTON Fleet guide and flagship. This ship in station with fleet guide bearing 225 0 (T), distant 2000 ya.rCis. U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA on station bearing 1450 (T) from fleet guide, distant 2000 yards. U.S.S. INDIANA on station bearing 095 0 (Tl from fleet guide, distant 3000 yards. Destroyers formed in anti-submarine screen. Fleet course and axis 275 0 (T), standard speed 16 knots,(fleet speed 17 knots (105 rpm). Boilers 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 in use for steaming purposes, boilers 4 and 5 standby. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke. Ship darkened. 0330 Ceased zig-zagging, changed course to 3130 (T), changed speed to 12 knots (71 rpm). 0343 Changed speed to 17 knots (99 rpm). 0350 Changed course to 320 0 (Tl.

~ REYBINE, ~ U S.II.R. Ensign, •

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. 0400 Changed fleet course and axis to 010 0 (T).

Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan 14-Z. Changed speed to 12 knots {71 rpm). 0425 Ceased zig--zagging, resumed base course 010 0 (T), changed speed to 16 knots (71 rpm). 0441 Changed speed to 17 Imbts (99 rpm). 0444 Changed fleet course and axis to 1050 (T), commenced zig-zagg~ng using plan 14-Z. 0600 All hands to General ~uarters, set Material Readiness Zebra. 0600 Commenced Tracking Exercise 61. 0650 Secured from General ~uarters; set Condition II-Able, secured from Condition of Material Readiness Zebra,set Condition Yoke. 0703 Lighted ship. 0742 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base, course 105 0 (T), changed speed to 14 knots (82 rpm). 0745 Changed course to 1300 (T). 0748 Catapulted plane #5805, Ens. J. A. CO'J:'TON, U.S.N.R., pilot, HARDISON, S.G., .ARM 3c passenger, from port catapult. 0749 Catapulted plane #5342, Lieut. C. C. AINSWORTH, U.S.N., pilot, MOUDY, D.L., ARM lc, passenger, from starboard catapult. 0752 Changed speed to 10 Imots (60 rpm). 0755 Changed course to 1100 (T).

~~INE' Ens~gn, U.S.N.R.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0800 position: Latmtude 220 08.8' S; Longitude

1630 36.5' E. (j)801 Changed speed to 15 knots (88 rpm). 0802 All hands to General ~u~rters for drill and firing of 16"/45 caliber battery -- offset spotting practice Exercise I-Charlie, U.S.S. v\UiSHTI'JGTON leaving formation to act as target. Set Material Readiness Zebra. 0803 Changed speed to 17 knots (99 rpm). 0900 Op.ened fire to starboard with 16"/45 caliber battery. 0912 Comp.1eted firingPhase 1. FH radar reported out of commission olfl first salvo. No further firing by this ship due to failure of radar. Amm~nition expended: 6 projectiles 16"/45 caliber A.P. Mk. 8-2 (green), 6 charges 16"/45 caliber: 2 SPD-2760, ~, SPD-3241. 0917 Changed course to 080 0 (Tl. 0921 Changed course to 085 0 (T). 0925 Changed course to 130 0 (T). 0926 Changed speed to 18.5 knots (108 rpm). 0940 Changed speed to 17 knots (100 rpm). 1004 Changed course to 083 0 (Tl. 1020 Changed course to 080 0 (T). 1029 Changed course to 1300 (T). 1145 Changed course to 175 0 (Tl. 1158 Secured from General ~uarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Able, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke.

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Captain, U.S. Navy Commanding

Examined:

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o UNITED STATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS Friclay 12 March ,19-4J-'

(Day) (Date) (Month)


0000 to 0400 Underway in company with Task Group 64 in qruising disposition 2 Mike,

U.S.S. WASHING,):()N fleet guide and flagship. This ship in station with fleet guide bearing 31';50 (T), distant 2000 yards. U.S.S. IiIORTH· CAROLUfA on station bearing 2135 0 (T) from fleet guide, distant 2000 yards. U.S.S. INDIANA on. station bearing 1850 (T) from i'leet guide, distant 3,000 yards.. Destroyers formed in anti-submarine screen. Fleet course and axis 005 0 (T), standard speed 16 knots, fleet speed 17 knots (99 rpm). Boilers #1, 2, ), 6, 7, 8 in use for 'steaming purposes, boilers 4 and 5 standby. Ship in condition of readiness II, lf~terial Readiness Yoke. Ship darkened. Zig-zagging in accordance with plan 14-Z. 0220 Ceased zig-zagging, resume,d base course 005 0 (T). 0230 Changed fleet course and axis to 0550 (T). 0240 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-Z. 0250 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 0550 (T). 0300 Changed fleet course and ~xis to 095 0 (T). 0310 Commenced zig-zagging using plan l4-Z.

Rf!f~INE, Ensign,U .. S.N.R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. 0600 Commenced tracking exercise #61.0606 All

hands to General Q,uarters, set Material Readiness Zebra. 0647 Secured from General Q,uarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Able, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke. 0706"Lighted ship.

0800 to 1200

q«.~,J~ , R. F .-1fiEYB-INE, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

Steaming as before. 0800 Position: Latitude 220 13' S; Longitude 1650

03.3' E. 0807 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 095 0 (T). 0825 Formed cruising disposition 1 Mike, changed fleet course and axis to 1300 (T). This ship took station with fleet guide, U.S.S. WASHINGTON, bearing 1330 (T), distant 1500 yards. 0850 Sounded drill Air Attac~, set Condition of Material Readiness Zebra. Prepared for 5"/38 caliber A.A. firing at sieeve target, Exercise 66. 0918, Changed course to 3100 (T), U.S.S. INDIANA becoming fleet guide. 0927 Changed speed to 21 knots (124 rpm). 0934 Changed speed to 17 knots (99 rpm). 0940 Changed course to 2800 (T). 0950 Changed course to 3000 (T). 0956 Changed

, course to 310 0 (T). 0959 Commenced firing 5"/38 caliber battery at sleeve. 1011 Completed firing 5"/38 caliber ba:btery. Ammunition expended: 74 projectiles 5"/38 cil!.liber A.A. Com. lvIk. 31-10, 74 charges 5"/38 caliber: 55 SPD-3024, 15 SPD-2868, 4 SPD-3218. 1013 Secured from drill Air Attack, set Condition of Readiness II~Able, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke. 1054 Changed course to 290 0 (T), changed speed to 21 knots (122 rpm). 1123 Changed course to 1300 (T). 1131 Changed speed to 20 knots (116 rpm). 1134 Changed speed to 19 knots (111 rpm). 1136 Changed course to 1100 (T).

1200 to 1600

(r'-ct?~L· R. ~F':-1EYBINE, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

Steaming as before. 1200 Set clocks back one hour to conform with zone -11. 1200 Position: Latitude 220 17.3' S; Longitude 1650 14' E. 1200 All hands to general quarters for fi:bing of 16"/45 caliber battery. Set Material Readiness Zebra. U.S.S. WASHI.i\fGTON tool<: station to starboard to a ct as target. 1227 Cornmen ced f±ring 16"/35 caliber battery, 9-gUn salvo. 1232 Completed firing 16"/45 caliber battery. Ammunition expended: 18 projectiles 16"145 caliber A.P. Com. 11k 8-2 (green), 1$ char§es 16"/45 caliber: 7i SPD-3241, 7i SPD-2760, 2 SPD-3082,

APPl'OV4W~

ceptain, U. ,S. Navy Commane1i ,llg

Examined: fJ!d~~pJ D. CARLSON

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UNITED STATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS Friday 12 'March J 19.4.3-. (Day) . (Date) (lVIonth)

ZONE DESCRIPTION _-=="l~l,--__ REMARKS

1200 to 1600 (Continued) 1"SPD";2755. 1300 Changeo. course to 1550 (T). 1310.Secured from General Q,uart'l?~'s,:: set Condition of Readiness II-Able; secured from lVIaterial Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke. 1314 Changed course to 1100 (T). 1322 Formed cruising disposition II Mike on fleet course and axis 1000 (T), changed speed to 21 knots (124 rpm). This ship took station with fleet guide, U.S.S. WASHINGTON, bearing 050 0 (T), distant 2000 yards. 1330 Sighted land bearing 055 0 (T) ilJl46",Clbmmenced zig-zagging using plan ll-Z, changed speed to 19 knots (113 rpm). 1505 Sighted Amedee Island Lighthouse bearing 0880 (T). 1534 Ceased zig-zagging, changed course to 090 0 (T). 1555 Set special sea details. 1557 Changed course to 1800 (T).

R~tf.~INE, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1600 Changed course to 270 0 (T). 1611 Changed

course to 090 0 {T}. 1616 Changed course to 1000 (T), changed speed to 15 knots (90 rpm). 1618 Sounded drill Air Attack, set Condition of Material Readiness Zebra. 1635 Changed course to 0770 (T). 1639 Changed course to 0500 (T). 1650 Passed through Bulari Passage, commenced steaming on various courses at various speeds to con1'ormwith channel entering port Noumea, New Caledonia, in formation astern of U.S.S. WASHINGTON. 1746 Secured from drill Air Attack, set Condition of Readiness II-Able, secured trom Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke.. 1814 Set Port War Watch. 1906 IVloored to buoy in berth Able 31, Noumea, New Caledonia, with port anciJ.or chain and one 1 5/8" wire, 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom. Draft of ship: forward 35' 7u , aft 36' 10". SOFA in U.S.S. WASHINGTON.

2000 to 2400 Moored as before.

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.. R.~V-ERC~ptain; U.S. Na~y

Commandin.j;l

Examined:

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R~INE. :i5nslgn ,. U.S.lif .R.

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0000, 13 March 1943 to 2400, 31 March 1943. .,~~.;:.::::i.;;';::~'!';"o,::,:: Moored to buoy, berth Able 31, Noumea, New Caledonia, with port anchor

chain and two 1 5/8" wires; 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom. Ships present Task Force 64; comprising U.S.S. WASHINGTON, U.S.S. NORTH CIUlOLINA, U.S.S. l\IlASSACHUSE.TTS, U.S.S. INDIANA, U.S.S •. DRAYTON, U.S.S. MAHAN, U.S.:S. FLUSSER, U.S.S. LlIMSON, U.S.S. PERKINS, U.S.S.CONYNGHAM, less U.S.S. REID and U.S.S. SMITH. SOPA and Task Force Commander in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Various other units of fleet present.

Carrying out routine upkeep of ship, training of personnel, and schedule of liberty and recreation.

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REYBINE, R.. U.S.N.R. ]''nS~gn,

March 15, 1943. As of this date Task Force 64 is designated as Task Force 10. This

ship consequently becomes attached to Task Force 10 as a unit of Battleship Division Six.

Rf(If*NE, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

March 18, 1943. U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA underway and stood out to sea.

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March 31, 1943. Transferred plane #5342 from ship.to Naval Air §tation at Noumea,

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Moored in berth Able-31; N6UIriea, New Caledonia, with port anchor chain and two 1 5/8 11 wire cables, 12 fathoms of vvater, sand bottom, in company with Task Force 10, ComprisingU.S.S. WASHINGTON, U.S.S. M,ASSACHUSETTS, U.S.S. INDIANA, U .S.S. DRAYTON, U.S .S. LAMSON"U.S .S.PERKINS, U .S.S. SMITH. Abselllt units of Task Force 10 were U.S.S~ NORTh CAROLINA, U.S.S. Y..A.B.lIN, U.S.S. FLUSSER, U.S.S. CONYl'ifGHAM, U.S.S. REID. S.O.P.A. and'Task Force Commander in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Various units of fleet present including U.S.S. SARATOGA and U.S.S. SANJUAN. Carrying out routine upkeep of ship and training of shiP"s' personnel and regular schedule of liberty and recreation.

~~. R. F. YBINE, Ensig , U.S.N.R.

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0746"'1200 , "" ,"." 0746 Underway, in accordance with ComSoPac dispatch ¢3¢331 6:r>Aprlr,

1943, in company with Task Force 10, less U.S.S. NORTH CAROLTI'ifA, U.S.$. REID, U.S.S. FLUSSER, U.S.S. LAMSON. Took station #3 in formation astern of U.S.S. INDIANA, guide in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Boilers #1, 3, 5 and 7 cut in for steaming purpeses. Ship in Condition of Material Readiness Yoke, Special Sea-Details set. Steaming on various courses at various speeds to conform with channel. 0852 Set Condition of Readiness for Air Defense, Material Readiness Zebra. 1021 Passed through Bulari Passage, standard speed 16 knots, making 18 knots. 1025 Formed cruising disposition 1 Mike, thi,s ship taking station third in column, 3,000 yards astern of Fleet Guide in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Fleet course and axis 205 0 (T), speed 17 knots. 1026 Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, s:e.cured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Condition Yoke.' 1037 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan II-zebra. 1100 Set clocks ahead to minus 12 zone time.

R. (*rm. Ensign, U.S.N.R.

1200-1600 Steaming as before. 1200 Position: Latitude 22 0 43' S.; Longitude

1660 18.5' E. 1230 Changed speed to 19 knots. 1235 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 205 0 (~). 1315 All hands to General Q,uarters, set Material Readiness Zebra in preparation for Exercise I -- 51f/38 caliber calibration and radar apotting practice. U.S.S. MAHAN on station off starboard beam as target ship. 1356 Commenged firing 5"/38 caliber battery. 1433 Changed fleet course and axis to 275 (T). 1443 Changed fleet course and axis to 3500 (T). 1527 Formed cruising disposition 2- Mike. 1541 Took position 2230 in cruising disposition 2 Mike with' guide in U .S.S. VvASHINGTON bearing 040 0 (T), distant 2,000 yards. Fleet course and axis 3500 (T), speed 17 knots. 1541 Commenced zig-zagging using plan II-zebra. 1545 Secured from General Q.uarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke. 1545 Commenced Exercise 2 -- attack by motor torpedo boats -secured after one run. Ammunition expended in Exercise I: 23 projeptiles 5n /38 caliber A.A. Common Iv.Jk. 31-10; 20 projectiles 5"/38 caliber C,ommon Mk. 32-4, 43 charges 51f/38 caliber: 12 SPD 2868, 19 SPD 3024, 12 SPD 61218.

1600 to 2000

R.~INE •. Ensi:l~E~~.N.R.

Steaming as before. 1700 Secured S~G. radar. 1713 Formed cruis'lng disposi ti on 1 Mike, this ship taking station third in colum11 wi th Fleet Gu-ide

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1600 to 2000 (Continued) in U.S.S. WASHINGTON bearing 3500 (T), distant 3,000 yards. 1730 Changed fleet course and axis to 265 0 (T}. 1744 Changed fleet course and axis to 1800 (T). 1746 Commenced zig-zagging using plan ll-zebra. 1753 Changed speed to 15 knots. 1814 Changed speed to 14 knots. 1$52 Secured from Condition of Readiness 11-Sugar, set Condition II. Drakened ship. 1908 ·Changed speed to 15 knots. 1950 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 18po (T).

/f'*INE, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

2000 to 2400 Steaming as before. 2000 position: Latitude 23 0 04' S.; Longitude

1650 50.5' E. 2022 Changed fleet course and axis to 1300 (T}, commenced zigzag§ing using plan ll-zebra. 2100 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 180 (T). 2203 Made radar surface contact bearing 0380 (T), distant 33,000 yards. Identified, as one of our ow~ destroyers. 2325 Changed fleet course and axis to 180 0 (TI. 234$ Changed fieet course and axis to 225 0 (T).

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Commandillg",

Examined:

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0000 to 0400 Steaming in company with Task Force 10, less U.S.S. NORTH CliliOLINA,

U.S.S. REID, U.S.S. FLUSSER, U.S.S. Li.J.NJ:SON, in accordance with ComSoPac Dispatch ¢3¢33l of April 1943, in cruising disposition 1 Mike, this ship third in column, Fleet Guide in U.S.S. WASHINGTON bearing 225 0 (T), distant 3,000 yards. Fleet course and axis 225 0 (T), standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 15 knots. Commander of Tasl( Force in U.S. S. WilBHINGTON. Boilers # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 on the line for steaming purposes. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke. Ship darkened. 0008 Changed fleet course and axis to 2700 (T). 0135 Made radar surface contact bearing 230 0 (T), distant 22,000 yards. 014l~ Emergency tUrn to the righ·t to course 3200 ('It'). 0148 U.S .S. SMITH dispatched to investigate unidentified contact. 0154 Changed speed to 19 knots. 0202 Contact identified as large merchantman. U.S.S. SMITH ordered to rejoin formation. 0207 Changed speed to 15 knots. 0210 Changed course to 270 0 (T). 0308 Changed fleet course and axis to 3000 (T}. 0330 Changed fleet course and axis to 350 0 (T). 0358 Changed fleet course and axis to 010 0 (T).

Rfl14:TNE, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. 0400 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan ll-zebra.

0610 Summoned all hands to General Q,uarters for dawn "stand-to. Set Material Readiness Zebra. 0705 Secured from General C~uarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar. Secured from Material Readiness Zebra, sst Material Readiness Yoke. Lighted ship. 0727 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed bass course 0100 (T). 0750 Changed fleet course and axis to 082 0 (T).

R.fi1(f~TNE, EnSign~;.N.R.

0800 to 2400 Steaming as before. 0800 positiolf: Latitude 220 39' S; Longitude

165 0 48.2' E. 0937 Changed fleet course and axis to 0920 (T). 1013 Man overboard on starboard side. Maneu'tllered on various courses and at various speeds to keep man in sight. U.S.S. MAH.Al\f left station in formation to recover man. 1032 U.S.S. MAHAN recovered man from water in good coni!!.ition. Identified as CJiliR, D. J., Sea 2c, 202-28-91, U.S.N. 103~ Changed course to 0660 (Tl, changed speed to 16 knots. 1037 Sighted Amedee Lighthouse bearing 0510 (T). 1040 Changed course to 0500 (T). 1041 Stationed Special Sea Details. 1101 Changed course to 053 0 (T). 1103 Manned Air Defense stations, set Material Readiness Zebra. 1105 Changed speed to 15 knots. 1110 Entered Bulari Passage. Steaming on various courses at various speeds to conform with channel into port. This ship third in column. 1144 Secured from Air Defense, set Port War Watch, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke. 1200 Set clocks back one hour to minus 11 zone time. 1224 Moored to buoy in Berth Able 30, Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia, using port anchor chaIim and two 1 5/811 wire cables, 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom. .

RffA·tmE, Ensil~~s.N.R~

Examined: Approved: ~

Captain, U,S. Navy Commanding

~ D. CARLSON ~~

Lt. C ~mrn mJd(6l\!': ;,JI",'ui~to#l a VJ ' ' Navigator

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Steaming as before. 2000 position: Latitude 22 0 2g' S.; Longitude 165 0 30.1' E. 2110 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 270 (T). 2115 Cha~ged fleet course to 3200 (T). 2120 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra.

APproved:~

Captain, U. S. Navy Commanding

Examined:

lr~I~~, Ensign, U.S.N.R.

a~ol.J D. CARLSON

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WAR DIARY l',.}.ID COI:1FIDEl:,ITIAL LOG

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0000 to 0800 q

Moored in Berth Able 30, Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia, using port anchor chain and tow 1 5/811 wire cables, 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom, in. company with Task Force 10, less U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA, U.S.S. REID, U.S.S. FLUSSER. S.O:~P.A. and Task Force Commander in U.S.S. Wi.3HINGTON. Various units of fleet present.

ll!(~INE' Ens~gn, U.S.N.R.

0800 to 1200 Moored as before. 1014· Underway in accordance wi th signal from

ComTaskFor 10 in company with Task Force 10, less U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA, U.S.S. LAlvISON, U.S.S. REID, U.S.S. FLUpSER. Officer in Tactical Oommand in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Steaming on various courses at various speeds to conform with channel. This ship in station third in column astern of U.S.S. INDlp~A. Fleet Guide in U.S.S. WASHn~GTON. All boilers on the line for steaming purposes. Ship in Condition of Readiness III, Material Readiness Yoke. 1057 All hands to Air Defense stations, set Material Readiness Zebra.

1200 to 1600

R~INE' Ensign, U.S.N.R.

Steaming as @efore. 1216 Secured from Air Defense stations, set ColiJ.dition of Readiness II-Sugar, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Mater ial Readiness Yoke. 1220 Passed through Bulari Passage. 1235 Changed course to 2500 (T), changed speed to 20 lOlots to take station in cnuising disposition II Milee with Fleet Guide in USS WASHINGTON bear'ing 3300 (TL distant 2,000 y·ards. Fleet course and axis 280 0 (T), standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 15 knots. 1300 Commenced zpg-zagging, using plan II-zebra. 1310 Commenced test firing of 20 MM and l~O MM machine guns. 1338 Ceased z.ig-zagging, resumed base course 280 0 (T). 1340 Clianged fleet course and axis to 1350 (T), changed speed to 15 knots. 1344 Completed test firing of machine guns. Ammunition expended: 48 r~unds 4·0 MM A. A. IvIk. 1 Servic e? 132 ro:unds 40 MM BL&T target 0 12 rounds 40 ~l BL&Ptarget; 296 rOlmds 20}~~. 1350 Changed course to 145 (T). 14·01 Changed course to 3100 (T). 1406 Changed course to 280 0 (T:)'. 1410 Joined with Task Force 14, less U.S.S. CRAVEN, U.S.S. WlliURY, U.S.S. DUNLOP, U.S.S. FP~ING. Took station 3090 in cmuising disposition I, Fleet Guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 , distant 3000 yards. Fleet cou~se 280 0 (T), fleet axis 1000 (T). 1430 Changed speed to 18 knots. 1445· Changed fleet course to 295 0

(T), changed fleet speed to 19 knots. 1450 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1454 Assumed boiler condition 3. 1525 Assumed aircraft condition of readiness 8.

1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1615 Ceased zig-zagging, changed fleet course

to 1300 (T), changed fleet speed to 15 knots. U.S.S. SARATOGA recov:ering plan«3s. 1700 Changed course to 2800 (T), resumed zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1706 Changed course to 3200 (T). 1716 Changed fleet course to 1000 (T), changed fleet speed to 15 knots. U.S.S. SARATOGA recovering planes. 1752 Darkened ship. Secured from Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, set Condition II. 1759 Changed course to 285 0 (T). 1800 Set clocks ahead one hour to minus l~ zone time. 1906 Changed speed to 19 knots. 1912 Resumed base course 295 0 (T). 1919 Changed fleet course to 270 0 (T). 1925 Commenced zig-zagging . plan ll~-zebra.

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U.S.N.R. Approved: ,~~ j?

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2000 to 21.00 Steaming as before. 2000 position: Latitude 22° 2g' S.; Longitude

165°'30.1' E. 2110 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 270 (T). 2115 Changed fleet course to 320° (T). 2120 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 11.-zebra.

Approved: I~~ ~

AZ!di~ Captain, U.S. Navy

Commanding

Examined:

R~/ug:,; 'YEnlE, anf:,~ Ensig , U.S.N.R.

~~uz.-pJ ~CARLSON Lt~ Cf.)mma1l1c~e.j\'"." [email protected]

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0000 to 0400 Steaming in company with Task Force 10, less U,.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA,

U.S.S. LAMSON, U.S.S. REID, U.S.S. FLUSSER, and with TaskForce 14, less U.S.S. MAURY, U.S.S. CRAVEN, U.S.S. DUNLOP, U.i3.S.FANNING:, in Carrier Cruising Disposition I, this ship in statiqn 3090 with Fleet Guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 3,000 yards. Fleet course 3200 (T), fleet axi~ 1000 (T), fleet speed 19 knots, zig-zagging in accordance with plan l4-zebra. Officer in Tactical Command. in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, lilaterial Readiness Yoke, Aircraft Readiness 8, Boiler Readiness 3 with all boilers on the line for steaming purposes. Ship darkened.

Rfff~NE' Ensi~-,-U.S.N.R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. 0616 All hands to General· Quarters for dawn

stand-to, set Material Readiness Zebra. 0640 Changed fleet course to 1000 (T), U.s.s. S~ATOGA launching aircraft. 0651 Resumed course 320 0 (T). 0700 Commenced zig~zagging using plan l4-zebra. 0710 Secured from General (:),uarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, ,secured, from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke. Lighted ship.

. ~ffl~INE, Ensi~i.?l!.S.N.R.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0800 position: Latitude 20 0 l5.2'S.; Longitude

1620 58.6' E. 0825 Changed fleet course to 080 0 (Tl, U.S.S. SARATOGA launching aircraft. 0830 Resumed fleet course 320 0 (T). 0839 COnIDlenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1056 Changed fleet course to 080 0 , U.S.S. SARATOGA launching and recovering aircraft. On various courses and at various speeds. 1125 Resumed fleet course 3200 (Tl, changed speed to 19 knots. 1133 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1155 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 3200 (T). ,

/I{~INE' Ensi't~E~s.N.R. 1200 to 1600

Steaming as before. 1200 position: Latitude 190 32' S.; Longitude 162 0 27.5' E. 1200 Changed fleet course to 335 0 (T). Commenced zig-zagging using plan 14-zebra. 1236 Changed fleet course to 1000 (Tl, U.S.S. SARATOGA recovering aircraft. 1240 Resumed fleet course 335 0 (Tl, zig-zagging in accordance with plan 14-zebra. 1250 All hands to Air Defense Stations for Task Force 14 Training Exercise #12, A.A. Machine Gun firing at towed sleeve. 1324 Commenced firing machine guns at towed sleeve. Shot down sleeve. 1336 Completed fifling. .Ammunition expended: 78 rounds 40 lV!M AA IvIk. 1 servi'c e, 71 rounds 40 MM BS&T target, 629 rounds 20 lV!M B&T. 134·4 Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar. 1400 Commenced Tesk Force 10 Training ExeEcise 61S tracking exercise. 1403 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 335 (T). Formed cruising disposition I-King, this ship taking station 2090, Fleet Guide in U.S.S. SlffiATOGA bearing 055 0 (T), distant 2800 yards. Fleet course 3350 (Tl, fleet axis 1000 (T), speed 19 knots. 1416 COIDmenced zigzagging using plan 14 zebra. 1512 Changed fleet course to 1000 (T), U.S.S. SARATOGE recovering planes. 1540 Resumed fleet course 335 0 (T), zig-zagging according to plan 14-zebra.

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Captain, U.S. Navy Comruandin

Lt. Commlln€}e'0~''lP'f4!f:01ilav:i i 0'

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1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1815 Changed fleet course into the wind, U.S.S.

SARATOGA recovering -planes. 1838 Resumed fleet course 335 0 (T), zig-zagging according to plan 14-zebra. 1903 Darkened ship. Secured from Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, set Condition of Readiness II. 1915 Changed fleet course to 270 0 (T). 1921 Resumed zig-zagging~ using plan 14-zebra.

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2000 to 2400

R.~lMnfE, E~:ft~W.~.N.R.

Steaming as before. 2000 position: Latitude 170 50.6' s. ~ Longjj!lrdEle 161 0 42.3' E. 2055 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 270 (T). 2100 Changed fleet course to 3400 (T). 2106 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 2230 Contact reported by U.S.S. INDIANA bearing 026 0 (T). 2235 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 3l~00 (T). 2243 Changed fleet course to 220 0 (T). Surface contact bearing 025 0 (T) reported by U.S.B. CUl~~INGS. 2249 Changed fleet speed to 20 knots. 2252 Contact reported lost by U.S.S. C~IINGS. 2256 Changed fleet course to 270 0 (T). Changed fleet speed to 19 knots. 2321 Changed course to 315 0 (T). 2348 Changed fleet course to 3400 (T).

~~~Jwnffi' Ensifn?i:~~N.R.

Appm"d, ~~ Exami:tled:

Captain, U . .s. Navy ~() n"'",nr1-i I1IT

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0000 to 0400 Steaming in company with Tasll: Force 10, 1.esB U.S. S. NORTH CjiliOLINA,

U.S.S. LAMSON, U.s..S. REID, U.S.S. FLUSSER, and with Task Force 14, less U.S.S. JYIADRY, U.S.S. CRAVEN, U.S.S. DUNLOP, U.S.S. FANNING, in accordance with ComSoPac 061957 of April, formed in cruising disposition I-Kingo this ship in station 2090 with Fleet Guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 055 (T), distant 2,800 yards. Fleet course 3400 (T), fleet axis 1000 (T). Standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 19 Imots. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S.S. WASHING·TON. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Aircraft Readiness 8, Boiler Readiness 3 with all boilers cut in on the line for steaming purposes. Ship darkened. 0001 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra.

0400 to 0800

R .lIf.u~1TE' En:t~~~.N.R. Steaming as before. 0555 Ceased zig-zagging, resUmed base course

340 0 (T). 0601 Changed fleet course to 220 0 (T). 0606 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 0623 All hands to General ~uarters for dawn stand-to, set Material Readiness Zebra. 0700 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 220 0 (T). 0706 Resumed zig-zagging, using plan l4":'zebra. 0717 Secured from General Q,uarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, secured from Condition of Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness. Yoke. Lighted ship.

0800 to 1200

!f~~ .. R. F .EYBINE, Ensig', U.S.N.R.

Steaming as before. 0800 position: Latitude 160 15.2' S.; Longitude 1590 50.2' E. 0800 Assumed Condition of Aircraft Readiness 7. 0853 All hands to Air Defense stations.. 0935 Secured from Air Defense. 1055 Ceased zig-zagging, changed fleet course to 1300 (T), U.S.S. SARATOGA launchihg aircraft. 1119 Changed fleet course to 220 0 (T), resumed zig-zagging,. using plan 14-zebra. 1125 Changed speed to 20 knots. 1128 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 220 0 (T). 1134 Changed fleet course to 1000 (T)', changed speed to 19 knots. 1143 Changed fleet speed to 13 knots.

Rf(f;J~INE, EnSi~~~.N.R.

1200 to 1600 Steaming as before. 1200 Positio'n:Latitude 170 04' S.; Longitude

159 0 25.3' E. 1206 Commenced maneuvering to take station for fueling operations. USS INDIANA designated as Fleet Guide. 1240 Destroyers came alongside U.S.S. INDIAI.'JA to receive fuel. 1350 U.S.S. MAHAN cas·t off from U.S.S. I.NlJIANA. 1415 U.S.S. SMITH cast off from U.S.S. INDIANA. 1421 This ship designated as Fleet Guide. 1431 U.S.S. CONYNGHAM came alongside to port to receive fuel. 1443 U.S.S. DRAYTON came alongside to starboard to receive fuel. 1448 Commenced pumping fuel. .1502 After fuel. line to U.S.S. DRAYTON parted. 1556 Completed pumping fuel to U.S.S. DRAYTON, having delivered 58,065 gallons. 1559 Completed pumping fuel to W.S.S. CONYNGHAM, having delivered 71,060 gallons~ .

Captain, U.S. Navy Commandi.llg

Exal.Il.ined:

R • .l!. EYBlNE, I!fa~ Ensig ,U.S.N.R.

~tr&~J ff':"" CARLSON Lt. Cemma~/i)'r.y.,lJva.~gaDhLl.vy

NaVigator

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1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1606 U.S.S. DRAYTON cast off from starboard

side. 1610 U.S.S. COl\fYNGH.AM cast orf from port side. 1638 U.S.S. SJ'l.R.iiTOGA designated as Fleet Guide. Co.rhmenced maneuvering to take station in cruising disposition I-King. 1650 Commen.ced zig..., za.gging , using plan 14...,zebra. 1702 On station 2-090 in cruising disposition K-King with Fleet Guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 055 0 (T), distant 2,800 yards. Fleet course and axis 1000 (T). Fleet speed 19 knots. 1714 Ceased zig-zagging,. resumed base course 1000 (T). 1717 Changed fleet course to 190 0 (T). 1721 Commenced zig-zagging using plan 14-zebra. 1734 Secured SG radar. 1820 U.S.S. GRIDLEY flying breakdown signal, dropping out of formation. ,1827 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 190 0

(T). 1830 Changed fleet course to 280 0 (T). 1837 Changedr fleet course to 100~ (T), U.S.S. SARATOGA recovering aircraft. 1857 Changed fleet course to 280 (T). 1859 U.S.S. GRIDLEY resuming station in formation. 1912 Changed fleet course to 1900 (T). 1913 Darkened ship. 1915 }~l hands to Air Defense Stations for evening stand-to, set Material Readiness Zebra. 1917 U.S.S. GRIDLEY in station. 1930 Changed fleet course to 250 0 (T). 1938 Commenced zigzagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1953 Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II, secured from Condition of Material Readiness Zebra, set Condition Yoke.

RffAliwnm, Ensi;tl~LN.R. 2000 to 2400

Steaming as before. 2000 position: Latitude 170 46.5' S.; Longi-tude 1600 26.7' Eo 2055 Ceased·zig-zagging, resumed base cburs-e 250 0 (T)o . 2100 Changed fleet course to 292 0 (T). 2106 Commenced zig-zagging using plan 14-zebra.

AW"ved, ~

Captain, U. S. Navy Commandine:

EXamined:

f?/t£~,' '.' R. F ~ EYBINE1; Ensi ,U .S.N .R.

.~;Z?/~t.d 1): CARLSON

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W.AR DIARY AND CONFIDENTIAL LOG

UN I TED STATES SH I P lVIA.'3SACHUSETTS

ZONE DESCRIPTION __ -'=.1=.2 __ REMARKS

. 0000 to Ol~OO

Saturday 10 (Day) (Date)

Underway ~n company With Task Force 10, less U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA, U.S.S. LAMSON, U.S.S. REID, U.S.B. FLUSSER, and with .Task Force 14, less U.S.S. MAURY, U.S.S. CRAVEN, U.S.S. DUNLOP, U.S.S. J?Al\lNING, in accordance with ComSoPac ¢6l957 of April, 1943, formed in cruising disposition K-King, this ship in station 2090 with Fleet, Guide in U,S.S. SARATOGA bearing 055 0 (T), distant 2,800 yards. Fleet course 2920 ~T), fleet axis 1000 (T), standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 19 knots. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Aircraft Readiness 7, Boiler Readiness 3 with all boilers on the line for steaming purposes. Ship darkened.

0400 to 0800 o Steaming as before. 0400 Ceased zig-zagging, changed fleet course to

010 (TJ. 0406 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan l4-zebra. 0445 Ceased zigzagging, resumed base course 0100 (T). 0500 Changed fleet course to 085 0 (T). 0506 Commenc.ed zig-zagging using plan 14-zebra. 0631 All hands to General Quarters for dawn stand-to, set Materiilil Readiness Zebra. 0640 .. Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 085 0 (T). 0645 Changed fleet course to 1100 (T). 0650 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14~zebra. 0658 Ceased zig-zagging, changed course to 1400 (T). 0705 Changed course to 1100 (T.}. Q706 ,Commenced zig-zagging, using plan l4-zebra. 0715 Two ships sighted bearing 090 0 (T), distant Ill- miles. 0718 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base. course 1100 .( T). 0719 Two ships identified as U.S.S.· CINllvI.ARON and U.S.S. LAI'v1BON, beign Task Unit 36.1.5. 0720 Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, secured from Material Readiness Zeb.:ea, set Material Readiness Yoke. Lighted ship. 0723 Changed fleet course to 090 0 (T). 0734 Changed fleet course to 1100 (T), changed fleet speed to 11 knots. U.S.S. CHIMARONwent alongside U.S.S. SARATOGA to commence fueling operations. 0745 Commenced zig-zagging independently on stathm.

.~~ R.:B. ~ INE, 'Ensig , U.S.N.R.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0800 Position: Latitude 160 56.7' S.; Longitude

1580 59.6' E. 0800 Assumed Condition of Aircraft Readiness 8, secured from 7. 1052 U.S.S. SARATOGA completed fueling operations. 1108 U.S.S. CIMMARON designated as Fleet Guide. 1114 U.S .S. S",Ll'f JU.Al~ commenced fueling operations alongside U.S.S. CTIvTIvIARON.

frtIt~' R. .l:!. REYBINE, ENSI N, U.S.N.R.

1200 to 1600 Steaming as before. 1200 Position: Latitude, 170 15 • .3'S.; I..ongitude

159 0 45.8' E. 1218 U.S.S. SAi'J JUAN completed fueling from U.S.S. CDWll'JWN. 12.30 Destroyers carn.e alongside U.S.S. CDl.f['1~..RON for fueling. 1235 Changed speed to 15 knots. 125$ U.S.S. SARATOGA launching aircraft. 1.321 U.S.S. PERKINS came alongside to starboard to transfer mail. 1.329 U.S.S. PERKINS cast off from starboard side. 1445 U.S.S. SJUiATOGA recovering aircraft. 1512 Changed fleet course to 085 0 (T). 1513 Formed cruising disposition I-King, "this ship taking station 2090 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 0550 (T), distant 2,800 yards. Fleet course 085 0 (T), fleet axis 1000 (T). 1525 Changed speed to 19 knots. 1526 U.S.S. CDJJl\.ffiRON and U.S.S. SlUTH left formation and proceeded in accordance with orders. U.S.S. LAlVISON replaced U.S.S. SIvIIT.B in

Ap"",,,,d, ~

Captain, U.S. Navy

ExalD.i.ned: f?8A -:: 4,,~t:;)

rr.(ct..~.L. Ol~ Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy

N u. 8. N., Navigator. av~gat.or

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L r ... ;0-N.Nav.43 (Mar. 1929)

WAR DIARY AlIJD CONFIDENTHL LOG Patf,e __ -,~-,-"', .... ,.,L-,.

UN I TED STATES SHI P -1J.,MbtlAS·~SA~ClIDgJ,!.jS,bE!a.' TLT~SL' __ ----..;i __ -1s,;,!.!. aa..t,+!u~r~d&Sao.;JY'--'-------r:!-lgO:--~.----1;li~\ p~r~j~l~, I RU I (Day) (Date) (J.lilonth)

ZONE DESCRIPTION __ -".,,1""2<--_ REMARKS

1200 to 1600 (Continued} 1552 Ceased zig-formation. 1542 Commenced Zig-Z~ggin)g using plan II-zebra.

zagging, res~ed base course 085· (T.·

!lfP.lJL . R!' ~:(~INE, Ensig~ U.S. N.R.

1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1600 Changed fleet course to 050 0 (T). 1607

Commenced zig-zagging using plan II-zebra. 1837 Ceased zig-zagging. Changed course to 1100 (T), U.S.S. SAP~TOGA recovering aircraft. 1845 Resumed fleet cour<e 050 0 (T), zig-zagging according to plan II-zebra,. 1922 All hands to Air Defense stations for evening stand-to, set Material Readiness Zebra. Darkened ship. 1925 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 0500 (T). 1930 Changed fleet course to 350 0 (T). 1935 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan II-zebra.

R .fff!1kNE, ' Ensi~Ei?:~.N.R.

2000 to 2400 Steaming as before. 2000 Position: Latiifiude 160 39.5' S.; Longi

tude 161 0 13.1 'E. 2013 ;Secllred from Air Dei"ense, s.et ,CQndi tidn of Readiness II, secured from Material Rea'diness Zebr/il, set l\lIater~al Readiness Yoke. 2055 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 3500 (T). 2100 Changed fleet course to 273 0 (T). 2110 Commenced zig""zagging;', using plan ll..;..zt::bra.

R ~F' '~' 'IN'~

• ,0 . .Ii, J:!"

~nsig , U.S.N.R.

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Approved: ~j) r-t/<f!aL~

Captain, U.S. Navy Commanding:

Examined:

~.w ?? \ ~,~() . CARLSON

Lt. CommanciAT', Tl.S. Navy N' u. To JV' '.1. :N'av,gato".

1 aVlga!.Or to ".

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WAR DIARY AND COl'ifFIDRNTIAL LOG :' ,-... -\

Pate,, __ ~!:=-" 'ci!;;-

UN I TED STATES SH I P ..!!lMAS±f:!·~SctlA~CHtJ,!d,1L;S~E!,;L'TLT,w,Sd..-_____ .....Jl::ibL-'1'fr'm!;';;;d*,a::c.:Y'l--~--rri;i ;t.;' ,----'A7;lDt,;r;;t.ji;;-'J_-. 19-4+ - (Day) (Date) (Month)

ZONE DESCRIPTION -12 REMAR.KS

0000 to OL~OO Underway in company with Task Force, 10, less U.S.S. NORTH CARO~INA,

U.S.S. SMITH, U.S.S. REID, U.S.S. FLUSSm, and with Task FOl'ce l4'less U.S.S. 1vlAURY, U~~S.S. CRAVEN, U.S.S. DUNLOP, U.S.S. :WANIiiING in accordancevvith ComSoPac ¢6l957 of April 1943, formed in cruising disposition IT-Kin8, this ship in station 2090 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SlillATOGA, bearing 055 (T), distant 2,$00 yards. Fleet course 273 0 (T), fleet axis 1000 (T), standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 19 knots, zig-zagging according to plan II-zebra. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S.S. Wil,SHINGTON. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Aircraft Readiness 8, Boiler Readiness 3 with all boilers on the line for steaming purposes. Ship darkened. 0239 Steering casualty. 0252 Conn regained steering contro+. Failure in starboard steering cable, later repaired.

lff.J.~ .. EnSig1ti!:~~ N • R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. 0455 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course

273 0 (T). 0500 Changed fleet course to 1$00 (T). 0505 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan II-zebra. 0631 All hands to General Quarters for dawn stand-to, set Material Readiness Zebra. 0640 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 1$00 (T). 0645 Changed fleet clDJurse to 1000 (T), 0650 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan II-zebra. 0700 Changed course to 1400 (T), U.S.S. SARATOGA launching planes. 0705 Resumed fleet course 100'0 (T), resumed zig-zagging using plan ll-zebra. 0 0720 Ceased zig-zagging mn course 1300 (T). 0722 Changed fleet course to 130 (T). 0725 Made radar contact bearing 1020 (T), distant 25,000 yards. 0731 Commenced zig-zagging; using plan II-zebra. 0731 Radar contact identified as friendly destroyer. 0734 Secured from General Q,uarters, set Cond,ition of Readiness II-Sugar, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness· Yoke. Lighted ship. . .

~~ R. F. , INE, Ensig U.S.N.R.

0$00 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0$00 Position: Latitude 160 .58.5' S.; Longi

tude 1590 03. 3'E. 0$00 U .S.S. FiuiJNING joinea formation. 0804 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed ·base course 1300 (T). 0809 Changed fleet course to 2700 (T). 0817 Commenced zig":'zagging, using plan II-zebra. 0$55 Following movements of U.S.S. SARATOGA during launching of aircraft. 0919 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 2700 (T)~ 0927 Changed fleet course to 1450 (T). 0945 Changed fleet course to 285 0 (T). 0950 ,Commenced zJjJg-zagging, using plan 24-zebra. 1049 Changed course to 1350 (T), U.S.S. SARATOGA recovering aircraft. 1120 Resumed fleet course 285 0 (T), zig-zagging according to plan 24-zebra. 1130 Ceased zig-zagging, steering course 2630 (T). 1134 Formed cruising disposition I-~ueen, this ship taking station 3-070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 2900 Yards. 1153 Commenced exercise 6-Q,ueen tactics. 1155 Changed course to 285 0 (T), changed speed to 23 knots. Formed cruising disposition . I-Victor, this ship taking station 3090 with fleet guide in U.S .• S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 3,000 yards.

RflI{( ~TNE, Ensi~~~~.N.R.


15$0 19.3' E. 1201 Changed speed to 19 knots. 1211 Formed cruising disposition I-queen, this ship taking station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA, bearing

Approved: ~~ ExalIl.iJaed:

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N.Nav.43 (Mar. 1929)

WAR DIARY .AND CONFIDEt'JTIAI, I.OG Page __ '-,P-"-, --!.-1_

UN I TED STATES SH I P --=MAS="=S=A=C=HU=S:=E=T'""'T=S ___ ----'S ..... l'*m~d~a...,y1------"_,."l~l;,--__ -"A"rl>n",.r",i,.,!l~, 194:3-(Day) (Dato) (JllIontll)


1200 to 1600 (Continued) 010 0 (T), distant 2,900 yards.. 1222 Commenced zig-zagging using plan 24-zebra. 1259 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 285 0 (T). 1303'Formed cruising disposition I-Victor, this ship taking station 3090 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 3,000 yards. 1306 All hands to Air Defense Stations for Exercise 12, AA firing wi th 40 WI[ machine guns. 1316 Commenced firing 40 N[(I[ machine guns at sleeve target. 20 WE machine guns also fired. 1320 Commenced zig-zagging using plan 8-zebra. 1334 Ceased firing, exerci~e completed. Amrnuni tion expended: 466 rounds 40 iMM AA Iv1k. 1 service, 10 rounds 40 bill BL&T tar~et, 35 rounds 20 Wd. 1336 Ce§sed zig-zagging, resumed base course 285 0 (T). 1340 Changed course to 100 (T). 1341 Formed cruising disposition I-Queen, this ship taking station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 2,900 yards. 1350 Resumed fleet course 285 0 (T). 1400 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 24-zebra. 1406 Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar. 1438 Making various courses during lannchin~ and recovery of aircraft aboard U.S.S. SlLRATOGA. 1502 Resumed fleet course 285 0 (T). 1506 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan ll-zebra.

1600 to 2000

ff/te, 0 . R. F.~NE, Ensig/l,c""U~S:N .R.

Steaming as before. 1849 Iviaking varim.ls courses during recovery of ai~craft aboard U.S.S. SARATOGA. 1908 Resumed fleet course 2850 (T), zigzagging according to plan ll ..... zebra. 1928 All hands to Air Defense stations for evening stand-to. Darkened ship. 1940 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 285 (T) • 1945 Change.d fleet course to 250 0 ' (T). 1950 Commenced zigzagging, using plan II-zebra.

R~&tINE' Ensi~.N.R. 2000 to 2400

Steaming as before. 2000 Position: Latitude 160 46.4' S.; Longitude 1560 32.6' E. 2013 Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II. 2055 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base cours'e 250 0 (T). 2100 Changed fleet course to )000 (T). 2105 Commenced zig-zagging using plan Ii-zebra •.

Approved:

. . ~~ / 4?1l.~ Captain, U.::O. j'101.vy

Commandiug

Examined:

R~~NE' Ensi~£,pj,l!.~.N.R •

D!l&uC' A&ik1lJ . RLSON

Lt. C()mm9Yl.~Jil'~, £v~atcb!avy Navigator .

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N.Nav.43 (Mar. 1929)

WAR DIARY AJ.'fD CONFIDENTIAL LOG Pai!e __ .; -'Fr.:,-:,,' L:;-! _

, UN I TED STATES SH IP ~IvI~ASS"",.A""C<=HU=.!:!S"::!.E.±..Tr±!rS:!.-' _____ ---'l~vlo~n~d~a"-.l-y-___"l;1~2'<__----=A~p~r_#i<*_1-, 19n (Day) (Date) (Month)


0000 to 0400 Underway in company with Task Force 10, less U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA,

U.S.S. SMITH, U.S.S. REID, U.S.S. FLUSSER and with Task Forde 14 less U.S.S. IVIAURY, U.S.S. CRAVEN, U.S.S. DUNLOP, in accordance with ComSoPac ¢61957 of April 1943, formed in cllllllising disposition I-Q,ueen, this ship in station 3-07-0 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA beal'ing 010 0 (T), distant 2,900 yards. Fleet course 3000 (T), fleet axis 1000 (T), standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 19 knots, zig-zagging according to plan ll-zebra. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Ship in Condition .of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Aircraft Readiness 8, Boiler Readiness 3 with all boilers on the line for steaming purposes. Ship darkened. 0055 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 3000 (T). 0100 Changed fleet course to 060 0 (T). 0112 Changed fleet course to 115 0 (T). 0124 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 11-zebra.

Rfj!h~E' EnSig~E~~.N.R. 0400 to 0800

Steaming as before. 0625 All hands to General Q,uarters for dawn stand-to. 0630 Commenced tracking exercise 61-LF. 0728 Secured from General ;~uarters, set Condition of Readiness II-{:lugar. Lighted ship •

.. f:fU~- . R. F. ~ , Ensign, .S.N.R.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0800 Position:' Latitud,e 17~ 05.5' S.; Longi

tude 1570 12.8' E. 0800 Assumed Condition of Aircraft Readiness 7, secured f!t'om Condition 8. 0855 Making various cours:es durin§ launching of aircraft I'rom U .S.S. SARATOGA. 0915 Resumed fleet course 115 (T), zig-zagging according to plan ll-zebra. 1058 Changed course to 1400 (Tl, U.S.S. SARATOGA launching aircraft. 1105 Resumed fleet course 115 0 (T), zig-zagging according to plan II-zebra. 1110 Changed course to 145 0 (Tl, U.S.S. SARATOGA recovering aircraft. 1124 Resumed fleet course 115 0 (T), zig-zagging according to plan ll.-zebra.

1200 to 1600

~~ R~/O i"FmYBlNE, Ensi~r, U.S.N.R.

Steaming as before. 1200 Position: Latitude 170 34.4' S.; Longitude 1580 16.8' E. 1300 Changed course to 125 0 (Tl, changed speed to 21 knots. U.S.S. SAlli~TOGA launching planes. 1305 All hands to Air Defense stations for drill. 1315 Commenced Exercise 12, A.A. firing with 40 lVll\[ N.la.chine Guns at towed sleeve.wil1318 One plane crashed at launching from U.S.S. SARATOq.A. 1319 Changed speed to 19 knots, changed course to 115 0 (Tl. 1324 Formed cruising disposition I-Victor, this ship taking station 3090 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 3,000 yards. 1331 Comruenced firing at towe~ sleeve with 40 lV~l machine guns. 1402 Completed firing, Exercise 12 completed. Ammunition expended: 918 rounds 40 l!ill\[ AA Mk. 1 service. 1404 Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar. 1405 Formed cruising disposition l-Q,ueen, this ship taking station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0

(T), distant 2,900 yards. 1424 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 11-zebra. 1443 Changed course to 1350 (T). U.S.S. SlUiATOGA launching aircnaft. 1451 Commenced Exercise 6-Q,ueen, Tactics. 1451 Streamed towing spar as target for aircraft carrying out simulated attack. 1451 Maneuvering on varmuus courses to repel simulated air attack. Formed cruising disposition I-Victor, this ship taking station 3-090 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 0100 (T),.

1=================================================================== Approved:

~w/ Captain, U.S. Navy

Commanding

Examined:

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N.Nav.43 (lVIur.1929)

:

V~~ DIARY AND CONFID~~TI_4L LOG

,f:

UN I TED STATES SH I P _:::::lVT.=::Al' S~S::::.i:~~C~hU=S:.:::E:..::T-=T==-S _____ ---..:M::::07,n~d~a~Y __ -f,1~2~. _--,,--:1=7~prr.r;;;;i~1=---_,19Al. (Day) (Date) (Month)


1200 to 1600 (Continued) distant 3,000 yards. 1504 Changed speed to 24 knots. 1507 Changed speed to 21 knots. 1517 Formed cruising disposition K-Q,ueen, . this sh,ip,takinglstation 307( with flee·t guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 0100 (T), distant 2900 yards. 1524 Changed speed to 19 knots. 15,40 Changed fleet course to 0900 (T), changed fleet speed to 17 knots. 1542 Recovered towing spar.' Exercixe 6-q,ueen comple~ed. 155iJ· Changed fleet course to 1000 (T). . ,

f(f$.~ .. R. F. ""YBINE, Ensi ,U.S.N.R.

, 1600 to 2000 steaming as before. 1600 Changed fleet speed to 19 knots. Com-

o menced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1657 Ceased zjlg-zagging, resumed base course 1000 (T) •. 1700 Changed fleet course to 115 0 (T). 1704 Maneuvering on various courses during recovery of 'aircraft aboard U.S.S. ,SARATOGA., 1715 Radar contact made on unidentified obj ect bearing ,120 0 (,T), dist'ant14 miles. 1721 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. '1723 Unidentified radar contact identified as friendly aircraft. 1838 Changed course to 1600 (T). U.S.S. SiillATOGA recovering aircraft. 1852 Resumed fleet course 1150 (T), zig-zagging according to plan 14-zebra. 1912 Secured from,Cond,ition of .Readiness II-Sugar, set Condition II. Darltened ship. 1930 Ceased zig?zagging, changed fleet course to 070 0 (T). 1937 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra·~

R(If~NE' 'En,s1 fn?~~~ . N. R.

2000 to 2400 :' Steaming cas before. 2000 Position.: LatitUde 18° 26.8' S.; Longi-::, tude 1600 21.5', E. 2055 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 0700 (T). iT 2100 Changed fleet course to 1300 (T). 2105 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan

I,i 14-zebra.

I -I;

Approved:

~ Captain, U. S, Navy

Examined:

Commandincr

.~~' .

R.F J?EXl3INE, Ensi n, U .,S.N.R •. ,

Lt.

DflU~;tJ ~tARLSON

Commanie.r, 1I .. S. Nav, N,u. . N·'tJVav~gafJor. av ga or

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N.Nav.43 (Mnr.1929)

Wfl.:R DIAHY AND CONFIDENTIAL LOG

UN I TED STATES SH I P _-"Ii::gIlAS~' ~Su:A~C~H~U~S'£!E"",-T.±cTS;,,!.' _____ ~'""'T.!;$u~e~s~daQ.,yY--___r~]~31__-"-""A#nkrJ;;,,· ';\--. 194-J... (Day) (Date) "(Month)

ZONE DESORIPTION _--=1=..;2",--_ REMARKS

0000 to 0400 Underway in company with Task Force 10, less U.S.S. NORTH OAROLINA,

U.S.S. SMITH, U.S.S. FLUSSER, and with Task Force 1·4, less U.S.S. MAURY, ·U.S.S. CRAVEN,U.S.S. DU1\lLOP, in accordance with ComSoP.ac ¢61957of April, 1943, formed in cruising disposition I-~ueen, this ship in station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. S_lffiATOGA bearing 0100 (T), distant 2,900 yards. Fleet course 1300

(T), fleet axis 100 0 (T), standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 19 knots, zigzagging according to pman 14-zebra. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Aircraft Readiness 7, Boiler Readiness 3, with all boilers on. the line for steaming purposes. Ship darkened.

ff/t~. R. F. EYBINE, Ensig, U.S.N.R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before. O~.OO U .S.S. CONYNGHl-llVI left station in formation

to act as target ship in nracking exercise. 0455 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 1300 (T). 0500 Changed fleet course to 1400 (T). 0505 Commenced zig-zagging using plan 14-zebra. 0616 All hands to General (~uarters for dawn stand-to. 0630 Commenced Exercise 61-SF, tracking. 0645 Making various courses during launching of aircraft from U.S.S. SARATOGA. 0712 Resumed fleet course 1400 (T), zig-zagging in accordance with plan 14-zebra. 0716

.Secured from General Quarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar. Lighted ship. 0730 Maldng various courses during launching .. of aircraft from U .S.S. SAR...I\.TOGA. 0736 Resumed fleet course HI'O o (T), zig-zagging according to plan 14-zebra. . .

.. ~/?f.~~NE, EnsJ.ge~~.N.R. 0800 to 1200

Steaming as before. 0800 Position: Latmt1il.de: 20 0 28.4' S.; Longitude 1630 05.3' E. 0837 streamed towing spar as target for simulated air attack. 0844 All hands to Air Defense stations fj[)j[) drill. 08~-5 Commenced Exercise 6-G~ueen, tadtics. Formed cruising disposition I-Victor, th188hip taking station 3090 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 tTl, distant 3,000 yards. 0851 Changed speed to 23 knots. 0855 :Making various courses to avoid simulated air attack. 0914 Changed speed to 19 knots. 0918 Formed cruising disposition I-Giueen, this ship taking station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SIJt,ATOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 2,900 yards.. 0923 Rigged in remainder of towing spar gear, it having carried away. 0946 Changed fleet course to 165 0 (T), changed fleet speed to 15 Imots. 0952 Commenced zigzagging using plan 14-zebra. 0956 Ceased zig-zagging on course 1760 tTl. 1000 U.S.S. V.f.ASHINGTON designated fleet guide. 1002 Changed fleet course to 175 0 (T), changed fleet speed to 11 knots. .1008 Commenced steaming independently. 1025 U .S.S. COmNGHliM came alongside U .S.S. ·WASHINGTON for fueling operations. 1055 U.S.S. SARA&OGA comraenced launching planes. 1115 U.S.S. SiDlATOGA completed launching planes.

Rrf,4INE, Ensi~~E£:s.N.R. 1200 to 1600

Steaming as before. 1200 position: Latitude 210 15.4' S; Longitude 16)0 25.2' E. 1303 U.S.S. WASHINGTON completed fueling operations. 1315 Formed cruising disposition I-~ueen, this ship taking station 3070 w;th fleet guide in U.S.S. SllliATOGA bearing 010 0 (T) di8tant2,900 yards. Changed fleet course to 1300 (T). 1317 Changed fleet speed to 15 knots. 1322 U.S.S. SARATOGA recovering aircraft.' 1329 Changed fleet course to 095 0 (T), changed fleet speed

Approved: ~ ~.~ .~ ~<S~'

Captain, U.S. Navy . C01llll1andinlE

Exami.n.ed:

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N.Nav.43 (Mar,1029)

WiiR DIft.J[Y Al\TIJ CONFIDENTT 11L LOG

UN I TED STATES SH I P --='!.]jl8l:i~" ·::!::!';:!.Sb~'C~HU~S!:!:::E~T.:!:!Tb~" ____ ~~T'7iu~es~d~a"-'Jy'--__;_f1;';i3i;t_. __ ,-,A7ii..p~r~i",J_, 19J.J.,.. - (Day) (Date) (Month)


1200 to 1600 (Continued) to 19 knots. 13lJ.if. On various courses, U.S.S. S.,.'\.RATOGAiliaunching aircraft. 1356 ReS1:lIi:J:ed(Lfleet course 095 0 (TJ, zig::-zagging according to plan lll--zebra. 1400 Streamed position buoy as target for simulated air attack. 1412 All hands to Air Defense stations for drill. Commenced Exercises 6 Q,ueen,tactics, and 5 Q,ueen, Fighter Diredtion and Air Attack. 1419 Changed speed to 23 knots. Commenced maneuvering to avoid simulated air attack. 1437 Formed cruising disposition I-Victor, this ship taking station 3090 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SJiliP~TOGA bearing 010 0 (T). 1452 Completed exercises. Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar. Changed fleet speed to 19 knots. 1500 Formed cruising disposi ti on l-;<~ueen, this ship taking station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 2,900 yards. Changed fleet speed to 17 knots. Changed fleet course to 1800 (T). 1512 Cow~enced making various courses during launching and recovery of aircraft aboard U .S.S. SilRJ-iTOGA. 1-553 Resumed fleet course 180 0 (T).

fi(ff,~. R. F. 'j'YBINE, Ensig , U.S.N.R.

1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1608 Commenced zig..,.zagging using plan 14-zebra.

1616 Changed fleet speed to 19 knots. 1630 Ceased zig':'zagging, resumed base course 180 0 (T). 1633 Changed fleet course to 235 0 , (T). 1639 Commenced zigzagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1641 Received report of radar·contadt on air.,. craft made by U.S.S. WASHINGTON bearing 025 0 (T}, distant 40 miles. 1707 Radar contact reported lost. 1724 Changed fleet axis to 120 0 (T). 1743 Commenced exercise 6-(~ueen, tactics. Forme.d cruising disposition I-Victor, th:i,s ship taking station 3090 with fleet guide 'in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 030 0 (T(, distant 3,000 yards. Changed speed, to 23 knots. 1807 Completed Exercise 6-Q,ueen. Formed crum:Bingdisposition I-Queen, this ship taking station 3070, with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA, bearing 030 0 (T), distant 2,900 yards. 1809 Changed fleet speed to 19 knots. 1822 Making various courses during recovery of aircraft by U.S.S. SARATOGA. 1831 Resumed fleet course 235 0 (T). 1832 Changed fleet course to 1200 (T). Formed column of battleships astern of U.S.S. S.ARAT.DG:K\;l: this ship taking station 3180( astern of U.S.S. INDIANA, with fleet guide in U.S.S. 8.4RATOGAbearing 120 0 T), distant 3,000 yards. 1854 Set Condition of Readiness II. Darlcened ship. 1900 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. U .S.S. Sill\)' J'UAN and two escorting destroyersle'ft formation. COmIaenced Exercise 8-~ueen, Light Force Night Search and Attack. 1945 All hands to Air Defense stations for drill. 1948 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 1200 (T).

-,

~. rrtrrl!i:=. Enslgn, U.S.N.R.

2000 to 2400 Steaming as before. 2000 Position: Latitude 22 0 26.5' S.; Longitude

1640 05.2' E. 2008 Commenced Exercise 99, Director Controlled Machine Gun Fir~ ing. Commenced firing 20 NlIvI and 40 lfJl\[ machine guns. 2020 Casualty in 40 :MM Q,uad 8 caused by explosion of 40 MIvI shell from Q,uad 9. Small fire started, three men vvounded. 2022 Ceased firing 20 ]Y]M and hO ]VTh[ machine guns. Ammunition expended: 240 rounds 40 MlVI A.A. MIc I Service, 2073 rounds 20 l\iiM. 2035 Ceased Exercise 99. Secured from Air ~efense, set Condition of Headiness II. 2047 Commenced zig-za§ging using plan 14-zebra. 2225 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 120 (T). 2328 Commended firing 5"/38 Caliber star shells. '2338 Ceased firing. Ammunition expended: 15 projectiles 5"/38 caliber illuminating Nlk. 30-5, 15 charges 5"/38 cillliber A.A. Com. Ivlk 31-10 SPUN 3024. , 2344 Completed Exercise 8-Queen. 2359 Formed cruising disposition I-Q,ueen, this ship taking station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARAT, OGA b~' ~. g ?30o (T), distant 2,900 yards. '

Approved:

ifJJ?i~ Captain, U.S. Navy

Commanding

Exa:rrri:Lted:

R. i .INE, Ens). , .~.N.R.

fi3a.dU.·FJ D;~ CARLSON

Lt. ComlJianc1P.%/~~viJ1?opl Navigator

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N.Nav.43 (lVIar. 1929)

WAR DIARY AND CONFIDEl.'ifTIAL LOG Paie'-." __ :."-7 ... 2_

UN I TED STATES SHI P _...!l::::\ilill:i~" ':::.:;3:::;B!.=::C:,::.:.H:.:::UT;.:::S:=h""'T.=.T""S_---,-___ -"W:..=e'7id""'n;;fe=s=d=ay"-'-, ---;r;;1:;;-;4f--_' =A"f.ipf.';r;;f.i~l-_, 194.:L. I (Day) (Date) (Month)

ZONE DESCRIPTION _--=1=2-,--_

0000 to 0400

I REMARKS

Underway in cempany with Task Force 10 less U .S.S. NORTH CAROLINA" U.S.S. SlVIITH, U .. 3.S. REID, U.S.S. FLUSSER, and with Talslk Force 14 less U.S.S. lVL\URY, U .S.S. CP..AVEN, U.S .S. DUNLOP in accordance with ComSoPac ¢61957 of April, 1943, formed in cruising disposition I-Queen, this ship in station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 0300 (T) distant 2,900 yards. Fleet course 120 0 (T), fleet axis 120 0 (T), standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 19 knots. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Aircraft Readiness 8, Boiler Readiness 3, with all boilers cut in on the line for steaming purposes. Ship darkened. 0031 Changed fleet course to 175 0 (T). 0052 Commenced zig-zagging using plan 14-zebra. 0258 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 175 0 (T). 0302 Changed fleet course to 1150 (T). 0312 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 0355 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 115 0 (T).

f(ft~ R. F. ?YBINE, Ensi , U.S.N .R.

0400 to 0800 Steaming as before.. 0401 Changed fleet course to 005 0 (T). 1413 Cpm

menced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. '0609 Sllmmoned all hands to General ';;.uarters for dawn stand-to. 0630 Carrfued out Exercise 61-LF, Radar Tracking. 0630 Making various courses during launching of aircI?aft by U .3.S. SiiR.;'.TOGA. 06ll.5 Resumed fl eet course 005 0 (T). 0700 Secured from General Q,uarters, set Condition II-Sugar. 0705 Changed fleet axis to 130 0 (T). Ceased zig-zagging. 0717 Commences zig-zagging using plan 14-zebra.

/itf~TNE' . Ensign, U .,S.N .R..

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0800 Position: Latitude 22 0 53.1' S.; Longitude

165 0 43.2' E. 0810 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 130 0 (T). 0816 Changed fleet course to 3100 (T). 082/+ Changed fleet course to 1300 (T). 0830 Took station in column astern of U.S.S. INDIlli'ifA with fleet guide in U.S.S. 3AN JUJu\!' bearing 130 0 (T), distant 4,000 yards. ·0851 Commenced. Exercise 66, 5" .Ai:;. firing at towed sleeve. 09lb7 Changed fleet speed to 17 fu"1otS. 1053 Sighted 8 ships on horizon bearing 1400 (T). Identified as friendly. 1057 U.S.S. S.L-".R.A.TOGA and destroyer screen detached from formation to .maneuver independently. 1058 Changed fleet course to 3100 (T). 1134 Commenced firing 5"/38 caliber battery at towed sleeve. 1151 Ceased firing, exercise completed. Ammunition expended: 218 projectiles 5"/38 caliber AiI.·:Cemmon, N!k. 31-10 Service, 218 charges 5"/38 caliber, 67 SPDN 3024, 90 SPDN 28.68, 31 SPDN 3218, 30 SPDN 3219.

f(Ifh~ R.];l. EYBINE, Ensig , U.B.N.R.

1200 to 1600 Steaming as before. 1200 position: Latitude 22 0 56.7' S.; Longitude

1660 02.8' E. 1230 Changed course to 130 0 ('II). 1240 Changed fleet course and axis to 1800 (T). 1248 Changed fleet course and axis to 235 0 (T). 1252 Changed fleet speed to 19 knots. 1253 All hands to General Quarters for drill, set Material Readiness Zebra. 1257 Changed course to 1450 (T). 1300 Catapulted plane #580/j from starboard catapult, Ens. J. A. COTTON, U.S.N.R., pilot, HARDISON, s. G., ARM 2c passenger. 1300 Commenced Exercise #4, 16"/45 caliber offset firing for radar observation. U .S.S. SAN JUl\N in pos"i t;i.on to starboard to aot as target ship. 1302 Catapulted plane 01417 from port catapult, Lieut. C.·C'; ATI\fSWORTH, U.S.N., pilot, MOUDY, D. L., IillM lc, passenger. 1303 Changed course

Approved: ~Y . /' g;z)@{~ Captain, U.S. Navy

Commanding; .

Exami.r:J.ed:

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WJIR DIAHY iJ.\fD COl\f.FIDF~l\J'I'IAl, I,OG

UNITED STATES SHIP Iv.i.ASSACHUSETTS

ZONE DESCRIPTION __ -.::::1.:::.2 __ REMARKS

1200 to 1600 (Continued)

Pa~e- ·73

Wednesd8V 11 (Day) 0 (Datt)

iinrj 1 ,19-43--(Mdnth)

to 235 0 (T), changed speed to 17 knots. 1330 Changed course to lS5° (Tl. 1339 Changed course to 235 0 (T). 1350 Commenced firing main battery to starboard. 1406 Changed course to lS5° (T). 1~;L6 Changed course to 235 0 (Tl. 1504 Changed course to lS5° ('I'). 1513 Changed course to 235 0 (T). 1548 Ceased firing. Completed Exercise iJ.. Amraunition expended: 10 proj ectiles 16 a /h5 caliber B-S&T lille 9-1 target, 29 projectiles 16"/iJ.5 caliber .AP I'J.ik S-2 service, 39 charges 16"/45 .caliber, 3'+ SPD 2760, 3 3FD 3241, l~ SPD 30S2, ~ SPD 2755. 1552 .Secured from. General Q,uarters, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, secured from Material Readiness Zebra, set Material Readiness Yoke.

1600 to 2000

RI(II(~INE' Ens~'~~.S.N.R.

Steaming as before. 1610 Changed course to 1450 {T}, changed speed to 11 knots. 1617 Commenced recovering aircraft. 1625 Completed recovering aircraft. 1628 Changed course to 235 0 (Tl, changed speed to 17 knots. 1635 Changed fleet course and axis to 180 0 (T) •. 1611-3 Changed fleet course and axis to 090 0 (T). 1653 Changed fleet course and axis to 065 0 (T). 1602 Changed speed to 19 knots. 170h Changed fleet course and axis to OhO (T). 1732 ]iiaking various cours~Cb,Elnd speeds to form cruising disposition I-Queen, this ship taking station/vVltli fleet guide in U.3.S. 3AR.iTOGA bearing 030 0 (Tl, distant 2900 yards. Fleet course 000 0 (T), fleet axis 1200 (T), fleet speed 15 knots. U.S.S. Si\.R.ATOGj~ rejoined ·formation. lS07 This ship on $tationin formation I-(~ueen. 1816 Making various courses during recovery of aircraft by U .S.S. Sr'IRATOGA •. lS26 Resumed fleet course 000 0 (T). 18hO Changed fleet course to 290 0 (T), changed fleet speed to 19 knots. 18hl Commenced zigzagging using plan Ilj.-zebra. lSlj.2 Changed fleet speed to 20 knots. 181,,3 Darkened ship. Secured from Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, set Condition II.

2000 to 2lj.00 Steaming as before. 2000 position: Latitude 23 0 1).9.1 s.; Longitude

1650 13.6' E. 2055 Changed fleet speed to 18 knots. 2100 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 290 0 (T6o 2103 Changed fleet course to 020 0 (T). 2155 Changed fleet course to 270 (T). 2211-2 Commenced zig-zagging using plan Ilj.zebra. 2355 Ceasee. zig-zagging, resumed base course 270 0 (T).

Examined:

Captain, U. S. Navy,' Commanding .

frlIttL R. F L lili~BINE, Ens1gn, U.S.N.R.

. '{}}:('l.li14UJ' I5'~CARLSON

Lt C0IDmander U. S. ~f1'IJ')j • • fT. 8. N,., Nav,gator.

Navigato!

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N.N-av.43 (Mnr.1D29)

\N1i.R DIARY l'J'fD CONFIDEN"'T' .. ~.

ZONE DESCRIPTION _-:::.12==--__

0000 to O~.OO

Parie...:.· -.,-·~L{-,4 __ OG

RE.MARJ..:<S

Underway in company with. Task Force 10, less U.S.S. NORTH CiffiOLINA~ U.S.S. 3.M:ITH, U.B.S.REID, U.S.S. nUSSER, and with Task J:j'orce 14, less U.B.S. liUI.URY, U.S.S. CRAVEi.'i, U.S.S. DUl\iLOP, in accordance with ComSoPac ¢61957 of April 1943, formed in cruising disposition I-Queen, this ship in station 3070 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SAR.il.TOGA bearing 0.30 0 (T), distant 2900 yards. Fleet course 270 0 (T), fleet axis 120 0 (T), standard speed 16 knots, steaming at 18·knots. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S.S. WASHINGTON. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Aircr8ft Readiness 8, Boiler Readiness .3 with all boilers on the line for steeBl.ing purposes. Ship darkened. 0000 Changed fleet course to 135 0 (T). 0005 Commenced aig-zagging using plan 14-zebra. 0150 Unidentified aircraft detected bearing 1700 (T), distant 5 miles. 0203 Officer in Tactical Command declared aircraft to be friendly. 0355 Ceased zig-zagging, resurLl.ed base course 135 0 (T).

f?~!4. R. l!'. Rl!;YBINE, Ensi ,U.S.N.R.

Oll-OO to 0800 ,steaming as before. 0400 Changed fleet course to 050 0 (T). 0405

Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 0611 All hands to General Q.uarters for dawn stand-to. 0630 Commenced Exermise 61-6F, Radar Tracking. 0636 Making various courses during launching of planes fltlltlmU.S.£. SARATOGA. 0702 Reserrted fleet course 050 0 (T). 0704 Secured from General Q,uarters, set Condition of Headiness II-Sugar. 0711 Lighted ship. 0725 Commenced Exercise 5-Q.ueen, Fighter Direction and Air Attach:; this ship acting as Black Base 2 to direct aircraft. 0742 All hands to Air Defense stations for Exercises 5-Q,ueen and 6-Q.ueen, Tactics. 0745 Formed cruising disposition I-Victor, this ship taking station 3-090 with fleet guide in U.S.S. SiiRATOGA bearing 030 9 (T), distant 3,000 yards. Changed fleet speed to 23 knots. 0750 Carrier aircraft simulated attack. 0752 Transferred Black Base 2 to U.S.S. SJUlkTOGA for fighter direction due to faulty communication with aircraft from this ship. 0758 Changed course to 03.3 0 (T). .

l((~TNE' Ensign, U.S.N.R.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0800.position: Latitude 230 15.7' B.; Longitude

1650 59.9 1 E. 0802 Changed course to 080 0 (T). 0817 Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar •. 0818 Changed course to 1000 (T). 0820 Cllanged speed to 19 knots. 0824 Chagged course to 0800 (T). 0825 Task Force lLr was detached from formation. Tasle Force 10 formed cruising disposition I-Mike, this ship taking station 3180, third in column astern of U.S.S. INDIANA. Changed fleet speed to 15 knots. 0846 Changed fleet speed to 17 Imots. 08~.8 Changed fleet course and axis to 030 0 (T}. 088$ Changed fleet course and axis to 000 0 (T), changed fleet speed ·to 19 knots. 0917 Changed fleet course and axis to 310 0 (T). 0940 Changed course to 1300 (T), this ship taking fleet guide. 0953 Commenced zig·-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1010 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 3100 (T). 1012 Secured boiler #1. 1015 Commenced A.A. Exercise, firing with 20 IVllVI and 40 .M.M machine guns at sleeve and parachute targets. 1015 Opened fire with 20 klliI machine guns at mleeve target. 1018 Secured boiler #5. 11,06 Opened fire with 40 NiM machine guns at sle~ve target. 1118 Opened fire with machine guns on parachute target. 1129 Catapulted plane #01417 from. starboard catapult, Lieut. C. C. AINSVWRTH, U.S.N., pilot, l.ieut. (jg) D. Vi. OASSEL, U.S.N.R., passenger. 115.3 Changed course to 040 0 (T). 1157 Changed fleet course and a};:is to 1.30 0 (T).

Approved: /i3+f2!j). /

4!~ fiiutkH) D. CARL$ON

Lt COIDIDrLllrlGI", Ii.9· Navy

Examined:

• -1l;7J. Jr.j. Kav,gator. Captain, U,S. WaVY Navigacor

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N.Nav.43 (Mar. 1929)

W.AR DIARY 111ill C Oi'JFTDEN'T'JI\ T, T, on.

UN I TED STATES SH I P --""1v.li!£!':w,"";"~i3~A~CCbH~U!J=S!.±E"-"T""T,,,,,;3L-______ 'I,,,-,'h"'iu~r::;;s:-,-,d",a""vJ--,--;,l;!:;: ;t,;5 ;-:-~_",,:A~D~r*j t-1_-. 191hL (Day) (Dnte) (Month)

ZONE DESCRIPTION _-.=1"",2 __ RE,:MARKS

1200 to 2400 Steaming as before. -'1200 Position: Latitude 22 0 32.3' S.; Longitude

1650 ~.1.7T E·. 1219 Catapulted pJoane #5805 from port catapult, 'Ens. J. A. COTTON, U.S.N.R., pilot, Ens. }J'.'H. BOLTON, U.S.N.H., passenger. 1300 Set clocksbaclc one hour to minus 11 zone time. 1205 Completed A.A. Exercise with machine guns. 1217 Commenced Exercise 32, firing 5 11 /38 caliber battery using Jilik. 32 fuse. 1217 Commenced firing 5!1/38 caliber battery. 1218 Commenced firing 40 MMmachine guns at 5" bursts. 1258 Changed fleet course and axis to 075 0 (T). 1302 Changed fleet course and axis to 020 0 (T). 1324 Sighted l.;.medee Lighthouse bearing 025 0 (T). 13ll·5 Completed Exercise 32, ceased all firing. Ammunition expended: 24 projectiles 5"/38 cal iber liA Special jYIk. 35-3, 24 charges 5"/38 caliber: 15 ,9PDN 3024, 8 SPDN 2868, 1 SPDN 3218; 7$5 rounds hO ]/]M j1,A IvIk. I Service; 5607 rounds 20 lVJM, H.E., H.E. Tracer, Incendiary. 13LI-7 Changed fleet course and axis to 0+0 0 (T). 135-2 Commenced zie;-zagging, using plan 8-zebra. 1359 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 010 0 (Tl. 14.06 Minor electrical fire broke out in Ship! s ~3ervice Telephone Jwi tchboard. Extinguished immediately. Damage slight. 1425 Changed speed, to 15 knots, changed course to 002 0 (Tl. Secured boiler #4. 1429 Changed course to 050 0 (Tl. 1432 All hands to Air Defense stations for entry into channel. 1440 Secured boiler #7. Ill-h2 Passed through Bulari Passage. Proceeded on various courses at various speeds to conform with channel, in colbumn astern of U.S.S. II'f'.JIAl'ifA with U.S.S. W.ABHINGTON fleet guide. Ih57 Secured from Air pefense, set Port ~i'iar Watch. 1650 Moored to buoy, Berth Able 30, Dumbea Bay, Nournea, New Cale-. donia, with part anchor chain and one 1 5/8" wire cable in 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom. Ship on 12 hour notice for getting und~rway •

Approved: ~

~,~ Examined:

Captain, U.S. Navy 0,. i nO'

. ~llIJ!' Ensign, U.S.N.H.

~~t;{ftJ Lt. Commar.m@'ro9'.,UV.d1Jiga~~yY'

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N.Nav.43 (Mar. 1929)

VVlill DIARY P..ND CON]'IDENTIAL LOG Friday 16

to to

, -(",,,, Page __ -+. -,;:t;;!--

U NI TED STATES SH I P ---=1'::::v1:::!1S~'S~A~C~H~ID,-"S~'E=-=T~T:..;,S!:... '--_____ ' '.!:S7iu~n'3:f'd""a.:t-v_· --m~2::f5 __ -'~~'ln~r~, J~'1;--_, 194.:3-(Day) (Date) \.Month)

ZONE DESCRIPTION __ -~l,=l~_ REMARKS

0000, April 16, 1943 to 0725, April 25, 1943. Moored to buoy in Be'rth Able 30, Dumbea Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia,

with port anchor chain and one 1 5/8" wire cable, 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom, in company with Task Force la, le.ss U.S.S.NORTHCAHOLINA, U.S.S. REID, U.S.S. SMITH, U.S.S. :B'LUSd]!,'R. S.O.}'.A. in U.S~S. WASHINGTON. Various units of Pacific Fleet present. This ship on 12 hour notice for getting underway. Carrying on routine upkeep of ship, training of personnel, and schedule of liberty and recreation.

/!~~'mE' Ensiln~~s.N.R. 0725 to 1200, April 25, 1943.

0725 Underway in accordance with ComBatDiv 6 Secret Despatch 23¢544 for training purposes. Captain and Navigator on the bridge, Executive Ofncer at the conn. Boilers 1, 3, 5, and 7 cut in for ;Steaming purposes, ship in Condition of Readiness II~:, Material Readiness Yoke. Standard speed 15 knots. Maldng various courses and speeds to conform with channel. 0824 All hands to Air Defense stations for sortie. 0940 Passed through Bulari Passage. Changed standard speed to 16 knots. Changed course to 2400 (T). Secured from Air Defense, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugf.l.r. 0952 Rendezvoused with escort group, U.,'3.S. PERKINS, U.S.B. SMITH, U.S.S. LAlYJ.SON. Formed cruising disposition I-Mike, this ship taking fleet guide, destroyers forming inner submarine screen. Officer in Tactical Command .. Corrn;nanding Officer. Changed standard speed to 17 knots. 0955 ComIn.enced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1036 Sigh~ed yellow smoke bomb bearing 320 0 ('I') , distant 5 miles. 1039 Submarine surfaced r bearing 320 0 (T), distant 5 miles. ],OL,,5. Ceased zigzagging, resumed base course 240 0 (T). 1054 Changed course to 000 0 (Tl. 1059-Changed course to 080 0 (T). 1100 Catapulted plane #01417 to starboard, Ens. F. H. BOLTON, U.S.N.R., pilot, Lieut. C .• C. AINSWORTH, U.S.N., passenger. 1102 Catapulted plane #5805 to port, Lieut. (jg) JJ. W. CASSEL, U.S.N.R., p,ilot, Ens. ;T. A. COTTON, U.S.N.R., passenger. 1103 Chahged course to 000 0 (T). 1105 Commenced Event 'One, Simulated Night Attack by Submarine. 3-31, escorted by U.S.S. FLUSSER, took position, running with decks awash, to launch torpedo attack. 1116 ;Submarine simulated firing torpedoes from submerged position bearing 3360 (T). 1120 Submarine battle suffaced. 1126 Changed course to 3L1-9° (T), commenced zig-zagging, aaing plan lLl--zebra. 113LI- Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base cour·se 000 0 (T). 1140 Changed course to 180 0 (T). 1145 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebrao 1159 Submarine 3-31 commenced second aliuulated attack similar to first.

~fli,L;:BINE' EnsJ.'1n~~.B.N .R.


1660 06.8' E. 1206 Sighted destroyer towing target, bearing 070 0 (T). 1217 Assl~ed boiler condition of readiness 4 and condition of visual silence 3. 1221 Changed course to 100 0 (T). Changed speed to 12 knots preparatory to recovering aircraft by Dog method. 1228 Changed course to 1300 (T). 1231 All aircraft hoisted aboard. 1231 Changed course to 1800 (Tl, changed speed to 17 knots. 12;38 Changed course to 18L,,0 (T). 1241 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan lLf--zebra. 1259 Friendly aircraft sighted bearing 000 0 (T). 1315 All hands to Air Defense stations for drill. 1328 Ceased zig-zagging, resUllie~ base course 1840 (T). 1343 Ch<':"inged course to 270 0 (T). 1345 Commenced zig-zagging, using

, plan 14-zebra. 1348 Commenced Event 2, ComTaskFor 10 Exercise 66, A.A. firing with 5 lt/38 caliber battery on tow~d'Raa.ar· . .31eeve. 1351 Opened fire with 5f!/38 caliber battery on target sleeve. 1515 Secured from Air D~fense with exception of Gunnery personnel, set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, Phase I of Event 2 completed. 1550 Commenced Phase II of Event 2, ComTaskFor 10 Exercise 99,'A.A. firing with 40 MlVi and 20 l\@VI machine guns on T9wed RadarSleeve. 1550 Commenced

Approved: ~A.,- .. / ~(t{1JlIF¥


. Exa:min.ed:

Lt. ~i~

Comman§1!?ff. .iV'.~a~iga~o<J::rY Navigator

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N.Nav.4.3 (Mar. 1929)

Wiill. DIiiRY AND CONFIDENTIAL LOG

UN I TED STATES SH I P ~IV.~r[j\..s",=."'""S!£1A""C==HU~SE"=,T±.T,,,-,S=,--_________ S*u~n;\"d ..... a"'-,;Y1--· ---;;f.;2~5;---_---LJ,,!\.n~rt::]~· l!;-_. 1!lhL (Day) (Date) ""(Month)


1200 to 1600 (Continued) firing machine gun batteries at sleeve. target. 1559 Ceasedt'iring. l:lmraunition expended: 1.48 rounds 40 MIl![ A.A. ]illi:. I Service, 315 rounds 20' IVIM HoE. and R.E. Tracer (5"/38 caliber ammunition expenditure included in later totals).

Rf[fIfW~INE , Ensifn~ U.S.N.R.

1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1623 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course

270 0 (T). 1632 Changed course to 120 0 (T). 1637 Catapulted plane #01417 to starboard, Lieut. C. C. AINSWORTH, U.S.N., pilot, MOUDY, ARM lc, passenger. 1639 Catapulted plane #5805 to port, Ens. J. A. CO.TTON, U.S.N.R., pilot, HARDISON, AmJ 2c, passenger. 1640 Changed course to 000 0 (T). 1645 Formed battle disposition 8-Love, U.S.S. Effi~ITH taking station astern of the fleet guide in this ship, U.S.S. PERKINS and U.S.S. LAMSON on station in inner anti-submarine screen. 1648 Sighted ship bearing 040 0 (T), distant 30,000 yards •. 1652 Completed Event 2. 1654 Ship identified as U.S.S. DRAYTON in error, later re-identified as U.S.S. FLUSSER. 1700 Changed cour~e to 0700 (T). 1708 Changed course to 000 0 (T). 1728 Changed course to 0200 (T) •. 1730 U.S.S. FLUSSER joined formation, taking station in inner anti-SUbmarine screen. U.S.S. DRAYTON, towing target sled, sighted. 1750 Changed course to 000 0 (T). 1752 Changed course to 270 0 (T) •. 1800 Changed course to 090 0 (T). 1822 Changed course to 270 0 (T). 1825 Changed course to 290 0 (T). 1830 All hands to General '~uarters for Event 3, 16"/45 'caliber Night Spotting Practice followed by 511 /38 caliber Night Spotting Practice. 1845 Changed course to 270 0 (T). 1909 "Changed course to 3000 (T). 1912 Changed course to 270 0 (T) 1918 Opened fire with 5"/38 caliber illuminating shells. 1920 Opened fire with 16"//+5 caliber battery on target sled.· 1925 Ceased firing main battery. 1930 Changed course to 000 0 (T). 1935 Changed course to 330 0 (T). 1940 Changed course to 000 0 (T). 1945 Changei course to 8409 (T).

11(~INE' Ensi:;l~Kf}. S. N. R.

2000 to 2400 . Steaming as before. 2000 Pos6tion: Latitude: 22 0 31.6 1 S.; Longitude

165 0 08! E. 2000 Changei course to 270 (T). 2022 Ceased all firing, having completed Event 3. Arnm.unition expended: 18 projectiles 16 n /45 caliber A.P. IvIk. 8-1 and 2, Service; 18 charges 1611 /45 caliber, 14 SPD 2760, 3 SPD 3241, 1 SPD 32L.2; 102 projectiles 5"/38 caliber A.A. common Nk. 31-10 Service, 85 projectiles 5ft /38 caliber A.A. illuminatingli/lk. 30-5 Service, 186 charges 5 i1 /38 caliber: 170 SPD 2696, 2 SPD 2795, 6 SPDN 3219, 8 SPDN 3024. 2023 Secured from General ~uarters, set Condition of Readiness II. 2300 Commenced aig-zagging, using plan 14.-zebra. 2318 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 2700 (T). 2328 Changed course to 290 0 (T). 2330 Changed course to 265 0 (T). 2333 Changed course to 270 0 (T). 2345 Changed course to 225 0 (T).

Approved: Exammed:

R(JL~INll' E~:rfn~.S.N.R.

4lk~ Captain, U.S. Navy Lt. CommancmB~.;W,~v'g-N.fWY

CQmmand;n~ Navigator L-____ . ______ ~lliW~~o~--------------------------------------------~~-----·~ ,

(Oriiginal.(ribbon) copy or this page to be sent to Bureau of Navigation xnonth!y) 4-5483 )'3


. N •. NaV.4S (Mar.r921)

WAR DIARY AND CONFIDENTIAL LOG

UNITED.$r:'AT-ES.SHIP. }J.A.S'SACRUSETTS. - .', '.; " -', -' ,".!;"'.


"Mot\nfi"vY'2':(;)j , .. ,', 'An!":) ,·,194.?-(Day) 0 (Date) iMonth)

0000 to 0400 , Underway in company with·U~8.S.P:ERKI1\fS', U~S;Si.FJ.,!J$8ER, U .8.S. SMITH,

U • .3.S. LAlViSON, i+1 ,~ccordance w:ithGbmBatDi v 6 S,epret Despartoh~·,23¢.544of April, . 1943;, 'in beattIe dispositi'on 8-Love;withformatib:n guide in t,tiAs, ship. U.S.S. SMITH on station astern of gui,de,.9:t;ll~rdestroyer~: f():r'm.~d, in j.n1:l,€l:ranti-submarine screen.. stan~ardspeed17 knots,~iJ.,f3aming at standardspeed"Q9urse 2~5° (T). Officer in Tactical Command Commanding Officer of this ship. Boilers 'if 1, 3, 5, and 70n the line for steaming purposes, boilers 4 and 6 stand.by. Ship in Con-di tion of Readin'ess II, Material Readiness Yoke, BOiler Readiness 4, Condition of Visual Silence 30 Ship darkened. 0015 Changed course to 1800 (T). 0045, Changed course to 1350 ~T). 0115 Changedeourse to 0780 (T). 0332 Changed speed to 15 knots. . .

. ~~ ... ~. If l J ~~.. . XBINE, En~!i· n,·U.S.N.R.

OL,.OO to 0800 . . Steaming as before. 0515 .A1lihands to ,General, (~uarters forda:wn

stand-to ~ . Commenced ,Event ~.,GomTaskFor 10jEi\:er9is{3 CSl":,:S,: RaciarTraoking:Drill. U.S.S. DR.c'l.YTONdeS:Lgnatedtci relidezvous withform.a.-tion a:ndac't as target. 0523 ' Made radarc·ontact wlth 'sliip bearing 0530 (T) ,distant9 miles. 0531 Contact identified as friendly vessel •. 0553 Changed course"to 1080 (T). 05·55 Changed course to 0780 (T). 0600 Secured from. GeneralQuartets,_$~t..:Q9nd,ition o:fRead:iness IT-Sugar. Lighted: ship. 0610 Changed,go:U.rElC3t.q <)'00 0 (T). 0637 Changed course to 2700 ('1'). 0650 .commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra .•. Formed cruising disposition 1-1vIike;destroyerstaking st'ati'on .ini,n:P.er·anti':':Ely.1:>l)larine screen. 0752 Ceased zig-zagging,resum.edbasecoilr,se~ 270 0 (T).

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0&00 to 1200

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R: I 1f!-'4 . 'YBINl!i, Ensig ,U.S.N.R.

- Steaming as before. 0&00 po'sition:' Latitude 220 30.2' 5.; Longitude 161!-0 59.8' Eo 0804 Changed course to 090 0 (T).. 0813 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan l'4-zebJja •. 0903 Ceased zd.g-zagging, _re.sumed base course '090 'CT). 0909 Changed course to 130 0 (T). 0913 Changed .. course, to 220 0 ('1'). 0925 Changed course to 130 0 (T). 0941 Ohanged course '£6'310 0 "C T}\' 1005 All hands to General Quarters for drill. 1006 U.S~B.SMIT"rl, U .. S.S.L:A:i'\j.i$DN were detached from formation, duty completed. 1016Change'dcourseto 1300 -{T} .',1020 Changed speed to.', 19 knots. 1046 Changed speed to 15' Imots. 1103 Secure:dfrora. GeneralqliarterEl~ .

. set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar. 1140 Changed course to 3100 (T).· _I,

zoo to 1600 . Steaming as before~I200 Pos~ tion : Latitude 220 49.9' S.; Longitude

65 0 21.7' E. 1245 Changed· course to 130 (T). 1246 All hands' to General. . ~uarters for drill. -1300 Changed course to 310 0 (T-J. 1303 Changed speed to 9 knot-s. 1317 Changed course to 2800 (T). 1322 Clianged course to 3100 (T).

L333 Changed course to 280 0 (T). l342Chai1ged cOurse to· 3100 (TLl}46 Commenc:6d, IZvent 7, 5!f/38 caliber Night· Battle Practice (Radar) (Daylight )Practice). 1346' . pened fire with 5"/38 caliber battery o:ui:;arget sled topo;rt •... 1352 Ceased

:iring 5 1T/38.cal-iber battery to port, Event 7 completed. 1415 Changed course to 1300 ('1').. 1425 Commenced Event 8, Local Control Battle.,Practice -- 5"/38 .aliber Battery. 1425 Opened fire with 5"/38 batter.y(~n.iiarge,t,·:sledto starboard. 428 Ceased firing, Event 8 completed. Ammunition .exp .. ended: 74prpjectiles 5"/38

;aliber A.A. Common Iv.Jk.3l-l0 Service; 74.Qh.aI'g~s5!'!3$.c.ali:o.er:, ,71 BPD. 269,6,._

. Approved: ~[) /"

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i Examined:


N. Na.V. 4S:" . (Mar. 192\) .

'tN.AIl. .DIJ!.Ryfurrr CON]!'IDENTIAL LOG

UN I.IED. STATES:SHI~ IIJIASSACHUSETTS (;A.",i'·~ ,<: i':;:}'" ','" ''J;;;:.~;:

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1200 tio 1:600{Corit,:inuedl:' . -"7. . .

3 'SPDN: 302/4:0 . lliJ0i Secure,d fro,tn.;.;GeneraF Q,uarters, s.etCondftlon of Read;i.ness II-Sug;ar.:143J·,0hanged c:our'se,,to Jl,Oo·;CT·}.:l45PChangEid.:sp8,ed to 17 knots. 15:00 Cota.meIfced zig,..zagging,us'ing pl'an 14'':'zehrao .. 1525 Ceas,ed zig-zagging, re.;si:w:ie·d.base .cour.s'e' 3l0°:(T}o15)2C:hanged cour.se to 2700 (TL 1540 Commended zig':" zaggiiig , using planl~I.,:,ze15;r.;a> ' ........ .

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. rlHut:, .EYBlNE, Ension, U. S.N .B .•

160Dto.2900 ,. .. ... . '.. . ..• " i Ste.aming.-as"befor.e..lnO.Cea~ed\ zig-zagging., :resumed ba~e course

2700 - {<T}.. 17;31 Chang.ed.course;toi225Cl \TJ(..1~39"Darkened ship. Set Condi

ti.on .0fReadiness~T),securedfro.p1Ct:inditibn II-Sugar. -' 1748, Changed speed ·to 15 knots 0 1818 Changed speed to -13 Jtnots. ,1900 Changed course, to 270 0 (T:).

2000 to'2400 .•. 'e, <_, _ .. i

steaming asbefore.·~'20Q9~g,<:!:i:};..:iCl1l.;:i:::.I,;§'t:j:t1J!ie 22° 3.2.8' So,; Longitude 42-.4J E. 22}5 Changed- course to 1800 (T). 2315 Ghangecl·course to

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Ensign, m..S.N .• R.

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.Approved:

~~ Capt· . . aln, U. S. Navy c' . .

Lt. Commander, U.S. Nav •. N

IT. 8. N.; Navigator. aVlgator


N.Nav.48 (MBr.1929)

WAR" DIARY MID CONFIDEJl.T IAL LOG

UNITED "STATES SHIP MASSACHUSETTS

ZONE DESCRlPTION __ --'1""1=--_ REMARKS

0000 to 0400 ""

Pa!!~ _---"'d'--"O<.:..."" _

• ""Tuesday /2.7' " "April" , 1943 (Day)' (Dato) (Month)

" "' Under\iVay in cortlpany withU.B.S. PERKINS, U.S .B,. FLUSSER in accordance wi thComBatDi v BS:ecret Despatch 2391544 in crui.sihg disposition I,...l!/[ike with formation' guide in this shlp and'destroyers" fcirm~din inne1'" anti-submarine " screen. Sta,ndar<i speed, 1 T knots, stearllitlg at 13 knots on course 090 0 (T)." Officer in Tactical Command Commanding Officer of this ship. Boilers #= I, 3, 5, and 7 on the line for steariling purposes, boilers If 4 and 6 standby. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Roadiness Yoke, Boiler Readiness LI-, Condition of Vismal Silence 3. Ship darkened. 0102 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. Changed speed to 14 'knots.

Ensi n,

0400 to 0$00 " Steaming as before. 0692 Lighted ship~ 0700 Geased zig-zagging,

resumed base course 09()0 (T). 0701 Changed course to 1300 (T), changed speed to 13 knot's. 070$ Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra." Changed speed to l4 lrnots.

/r'tf~~=, Ensit,?ff.s.NoR.

0$00 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0$00 Position: Latitude 22 0 50.6' S.; Longitude

165.El 07~7-v.R.~:20~33 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 1)00 (T). 08/+0 Changed course to 090 0 (T)," 0846.commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan 14-zebra. 090l Changed speed to 17 knots. 1135 Ceased zig~zagging, resumed base cours~ 0900 (T). 1136 Ship sighted bearing 0440 (T), distant 27,000 yards.' 1142 Changed course to 040 0 (T).1IS5 Commenced I&ig-zagging, using "plan 14-zebra.

1200 to 1600

f?f!&J!~ R. F .1fP:iijINE , Ensign,· U. S.N .R.

Steaming as before. 1200 Position: ,Latitude 220 54.3! S.; 'Longitude 1660 13' E. 1206 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed'base course 040 0 (T). 1221 Changed speed to 19 knots. 1227 Changed course to 220 0 (T). 1258 Changed speed to 15 knots." 1326 Changed course to Oll-Oo (T), changed speed to 10 knots. 135t::J Changed speed to 20 knots. 1440 Changed speed to 15 knots. 1443 Changed course to 060 0 (T). 1445 Sighted objects bearing 0770 (T), distant 17,000 yards. 1450 Changed SDeed to 10 knots. 1454 Changed course to 180 0 (T). 1517 Ch~llged courseto~ 3150 (T). l)ecision was made by Cori:tmanding Officer not to attempt entering BulariPass .as originally intended due to very bad visibility conditions. 1519 Changed course to 270 0 (Tl. Formed cruising disposition I*lVIike with destroyers on station in inner anti-submarine screen. 1536 Changed speed to 15'knots. 1547 Gommenqed zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1555 Two ships sighted bearing 046 0 tT) and 043 0 (T), distant 19,000 and 20,000 yards.

Rt(fj~}i' INE, . EnSig~S.N.R.

1600 to 200'0 steaming as before. 1700 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course

270 0 (T). 170$ Changed course to 1$00 (T). 1722 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 14-zebra. 1734 Set Condition of Readiness II, darkened ship. 17h7 Ceased

Approved: ~,i! . / ~I.~

Captain, U.S, Navy Comma.nd;

Examined:

~t.d.J.t(!..ttJ D~ CARLSON

Lt .Comm~iY'~, ~pg('t'lvavy Navi ator

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N.Na.v.43 (Mar.19W)

WAR DIARY AN!) CONFIDENTIAL LOG

UNITED-STATES SHIP . .~ '.: ~ -. . -~. :.' ':,! ",.. .. :

NlASSACHUSETTS

, ,

ZONE DESCRlPTION -11 REMARKS

. ''l':u ~ s.:da.Y:~.~27 (Day) (Date)

:Apri1 , 1943 (Month)

i6QOt.o 2QOO (C9n:tJj:l~eClJ zig-zagging, resum,ed base, co:urse. 1800 : (TJ:. 1900 Changed course to 2700 (T).

H~~~INE, Ensi~t:~~.N .R.

2000 to 2400 , ' Steaming as before. 2000 position: Latitude: 220 58.25' S.; Longi

tude 1650 46' E. 2300 Changed: course to 000 0 ('1').

Approved: ~A _." / £ZJi~fo~

Captain, U.S. Navy Cornman in

. "

Examined:

R.w;~INE, Ensi~~.N.R •

~t!!FM.J D.CARLSON

Lt. Comma@~.rJ\t., ~a~dcJilp: vy Navigator

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4-&183


N.Nav.43 (Mar. 1929)

WAR DIARY AI-,fD COl'JFIDENTIAL LOG ..... .........• .

...

REMARKS

0000_to~400 . c Underway in company wi th.U.S.S. PEFti'1:INS, U .S.S~FLUSSER in accordance

with C~m(BatDiv 6 Secret Despat~h> 23¢544 in crUising disposition I-lilrike with for!l1£l.tiong.1,.1.ide lnthis shi1) and de sf'j:;royer s formed ininheranti-submarine screen. Standard· speed 17 Imots, steaming at 15 knots on course 000 0 (T). Officer in Tactical Command Commanding Officer or this ship. Boilers # I, J, 5.' and 7 OIl. the lint:> for steaming purposes, boilers # 4 and 6 standby. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Materi!3,l Readines~(Yolce, Boiler Readiness ~, Condition of Visual Silence 3.' Ship darlcened. 0100 Changed course to 090 (T) . 0;1::30 Changed course to 1800 (T). 0320 Changed course to 090 0 (T). 0331 Commencedzig-zagging, usil}g plan 14-zebra~

~f!t~~NE' . Ensl;Z~~~D.N.R. 0400 to 0'800

Steaming as before. 0415 Radar contact made oh ship bearing 0110 {T)~ distant 15,000 yards. 0428 Cease9- zig-zagging, resumed base course 090 0 (T);.,0433 Gllang!3.Q.course to 1:30 0 (T). 0438 Trained pbrt battery and Turret 2 on unidentified ship. 0455 GhaXlge~ course to 090 0 (T). Ship identified·i:;.smerchantman PY,destroyeJ:' sellt to invest.i{~at.e. 0500 Commenced zigzagging, using plan 14-zebra •. 0514 All hands to Geri.eral Q,uarters for dawn stand-to. 0556 SeCll.red from G:eneralQ.ila.rters, set· Condition of Readiness II-Sugar. Lighted ship. 074-3 Sighted friendly.destroyer and tanker bearing 1500 (T), distant 36,000 yards. 0747 Ceased z.ig.,..zagging~resumed base course 090 0 (T). 0756 Dhanged course to 030 0 (T) •.

Rf1f~I~~' Ensign, U.S.N.R.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0'800 Position:: Latitude 23 0 00.3' Sd; Longitude

1660 08.7' E. 0806 Commenced zig-zagging, usihg pla.n 14-zebra. 0900 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 0'30° (T). 0901 Lit off boiler #2. 0902 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 17. 0948 Changed course to 025 0 (T), changed speed to 10 knots. 0956 Sightea shipbeariong 000 0 (T), distant 14 miles. 1016 Changed course to 315 0 (T). Identity Df object bearing 085 0 (T) established as wr'eck on reef. 1017 Changed course to 305 0 (T). 1020 Boiler #2 cut in on line, boiler #1 cut out. 1040 Changed speed to 15 knots. 1051 Land sighted bearing 350 0 (T), distant 30 miles. 1055 Sighted ilmedee Lighthouse bearing 006 0 (T), distant 13 miles. 1100 Changed course to 3500 (T). 1129 Changed course to 355° (T). 1139 Changed course to 050 0 (T). 1142 Commenced 3600 turn to the left. 1147 R~sumed course 050 0 (T). Escorting destroyers directed to cpverentry and upon completion to proceed independently, duty co,mpl·eted.

R~~INE, Ensi~:Ert.s.N.R. 1200 to 2400

. Steaming as before. . 1900 position: Latitude 220 3005' ;3.; Longitude· 1660 26 .• 5! E. 1204 Entered Bulari Passage. Proceeded into port atvarious speeds on various courses to conform with channe1. 1208 All hands to Air Deferise' stations for entry into, port. 1305 Secured from Air Defense, set Condi tion of Read.iness III. 1419 Moored to bUQy,Berth Able 30, DLUllbea Bay, Noumea, New Caledonia, with port anchor chain and~ne 15/8rrwireqab1e, in 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom, in company with Task Force 10, less u.s.s.

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Examined:

Lt. CommaJU$s.I;;\<'., ltat7igaJliiil,vy Navigator


N.Nav.43 (Mlir.1929)

REMARKS

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12·QO-···to 241313 (Conti,nuedJ- 'C, .• .,:. . • ". .' .' .. "'. . .. ' .... .. NORTH CAFi.0LINA, U.S.S. ,slVI:IjTffj U.S.B!~ :LA1v.rs:OI1.S.dAP.!A.~iri U~'S~:S.: WASHINGTON. 15QQ ·B~oJ.(e f;;lag'ctb :Captain Gli B/'pAVLS:",t;:Cn.$.N;:i donmiandei~a;£i~l;tis.:hli.iJ DiYisiOn 13,cciraprisihig 'U .3 .• .8. MA.sSACHUSll\TTB" U.S. S. 'INJjI}i.N'A'~ '< '''''', >'. .. ,",

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N.Nav.;!,8 (Mnr.1929)

, '~

Wl:ill. OIARY Al\lTI,CONFIDENTIi-lL,LOG

ZONE DESCRI~TI'ON __ -,.:::l:.=l=-· _ REMARKS

Palfe __ ·-",tL{.{L~·_

19l1i

OOOQ,April 29, 1943 'to 240Q, apr'i13P, 1943. , '~'.. Moored to. puoy in Ber'thA,blcEl 30, D,lll1lbea Bay, Noumea" New Caledonia, with port: a;nchor 'chain and one l B/$~n ~\1ire cable, 12 fatho111s of water, sand bottbm,in company with .TaskForce 10,16ss U;S.S. )ifORTH CiillGLINA, U.S. i3.;.:n,lITIi, U.3.3. LAMSON. 3.'O.P.A.inU.,S~'3.WASHINGTOliJ~ Various units of Pacific Fleet present. Ship on 12 hour notice for getting undertvay. Carrying on routine upkeep of ship, training of pei-sonnel, and schedule of liberty and recreation. 15'0'0, April 29, 1943 -- Pursuant to orders, the staffs o.f the following reported aboard fOT duty: ComBatPac, ComBatDiv 8, ComBatDiv 6. '07'0'0, April 3'0, 1943 -- U.S.S. VU\sHINGTON underway. Captain G. B. DAVIS, U.S.N. in this Ship became S.O.P.l\..

Approved:

Captain, U.S. Navy Commandi

Exiuiiliied:

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Rf({l(:wJ~INE , En:~ra:~~~.N.R.

Lt. #Eefitt#-

Commander.;" U. S, NtHTy N

U • .8. oIV:u Navigato,.. aVJ.ga~or

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"'Mav" "'>19-4;3: (Moilth)

ZONE DESCRIpTioN .;.;11 "',,,' -, ;;""".-'-

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REMARKS

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OOOp,:I;~ay 1", J;9.43,.'ct'0 2L~qO,: May lA,: 1940.0' "i" •.•• .'. " I '. ('> .. . , •. ' : I-{oored't'o bti'oy .;in 'Ber.t;h il:blEl;"BOi,: D@bea;Bay; l\1oumeal,i NeVI C:al~edonia,

1idth 'J20:r~"El:t1,<:Jl:J:oJ:'_Q.~~:1J:l,,~3.J:l,(l._9rt$ __ [L.~5l/$.t,T.: .. ,~\rir:e,:c,abI;,e,:,:t2~,fa:thoms--of":wa:t:ei>',s1:ind boi;tom,' in. cOrnpany~vi t.h: .'. Task']'()rc:e' 10 l'ess .. U. G'. So; iN',iiSIUNGTGN.., U.S.So NORTH GARl1LntA, U.S.B. PERKINS, U.SoS. LillI/iS ON , U.;3.S. DRAYTON', UoS.S. SMITH, U •. 8,,3. REID. 'SOP1\.. in. U.S.S. IvIaoCAUI.EY". Var;ious units of U.S. Pacific Fleet present •

.. S~ipon,12:,hour 116ti08 fOl'.g,etting ul1der~vay •. Port war watch set. Carrying on routine upkeep of ship,training of personnel, and scliedule of liberty and

'-, recreation'.

lVIaYl),:J.8)~'3-- ! .

. . ) Desjtroyer Task, Foi~ce i'Hh:

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Squadron 11-! relieved! Destroyer Squadron 5 of' duty vd th

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0700 to 1200, I\lIaw- 14·, 1943 ... .A._' ••• _______ ____ ~.:. __ ._:'.~-~_:~~_.!."::_~l. ~.A ... ': ... " <

-'Un"i.erv~aYin'a'ccordancewi th Commander :rEJ.sk. Force 10 'secret despatc,:iJ:i

'11)65)61 of, I'ii.?:Y~kll94J for' training~ purpose-s~'---Ga,pt!a:l:n: a:i).d ·Navigator on-the . :"-~." bridge,Executiv:eOfficer at-the" conn~'J3oiler('!2,; k, i 6 and $ cut in for steaming purposes ,sliipinCondi tim1 ofReadin¢:s,$:~II;l\I[8Xeri8TReadiness'- ' .. Yoke; Standard speed' IB knots. -..•• }ila.kil1g,variGiu-s'.:cou::rsesa:riEFspeeds tocon--

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form with channel.' Excorting de~troyer,13!:"H.,S .,~~,i,3ELFRIDGE, U.S.S. PATTERSQl,r, H.B.S.TALBOT. 0809 All hands to .AirDef'Eii1si:i- stB,tigns fbI' sortie. Set .' l'l'iaterialReadiness Zebra. 0915 $trong sou:ndco'rl~ci~r( OiJ.subniarinereportec{~r)y· one of escorting! destroyers coverjJngsorti~e'::in-:p6si.:..t:i'qn 5 miles,bearing 2300 (T) from pointX"-ray ~ 0920 SUbma:ririe:repor:t,ed",,51:i?,~ac~~d.This ship Circled inside Tu Reef awaiting. furtllerdevelopments and"ampl'±f:L,cation on subriiarinEiciontact ;; .' 0945 Escorting destroyers reportedr sQundcontact''n6:t developed._ .. Thisship. proceeded out. +014' Pa'ssed 'tl1rolighBula:ri,Pass:.,::Gllanged spee'd to 17 knot~ ••.... , .. Escorting destroyers rpported sound con,t,El,ct;non,,,:".fjubmarIris.102ZChanged course .. to;:nOOCT)'.Ch~nged standard spe;ed t6'1'7'k:n:?'if~,~',;/Sec;iIred from Air De:re!J.se,,_:' set Condition of:Readines's -II'::3ugar, s'ecul'ed,:t;~R);ii:Mate'rralReadiness Zebra~ ...•.. setI'ilaterialReadines-s'Yoke-~I025' 'l!'ormed cfrliis'Ing disj;i6snron:-'I::Mike ,~vi th . fleet guide in ·t~issh'ip'; escorti~g destroyers on ciro(le-5.Commencecf zig:" zagging, u:sing'p~ari' 8':;zebra'~1050; Commenced .Event On~:, simulated night surface atta:ck~bysub1iiartIlef6rradar'and · •. lookout .. training. JjP50,. ~.:tg!l:t~qE>llJ)[ih<::l.r1JJ.e.decks .

. awash.' fl052'eeased"~zi'g;;;;zE{ggii1g}'resluied'base"(lotlr's'e2700 .( T)'~ I '1'103' D.olimienced-· .... zig~zagging, using plan 8-Zebra •. 1113, Ce,ased zig:-'~Cigging ~resUm.eid 'base course' 270 0 (T):. 1124 Cliangedcolirse',G'o 090 0 ( '1':) .;,.1.l4:6;Q()lI!lJ:I,e,:ted:EYent One.. 1151 Clwllgedcou,rseto H~Oo (Tl~' 11$:9 Charig@&co\l;pse,~()J,'90o ('J;'}, . 9~19.nged .speed to 20 knots.GClmmen'c'ecf zig-::zagg;ing,_ using plEill,8;;;Zeb;ra •

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1200' to i6bc5 ... . . . ... . .. ' .'. ..' .. .. .i . .' 'S'fea,'IlliIig~8,_S 'p.,§l:rQ;ri~i;-12:ob,~'osiitiO~: : Luti~ude!22° 32=6'~ S.;;Longitude

1660 15.~ v E. 12h5 lUl hands tOl Alr Defense' statl';On,s" for.dn11 •. 1285Ghanged speedtoi 7kno'ts .-'4JOO,Event T!Jlio;- s-n/38 ccaTi'bElr'iGI practIce ;ivaEic8Jfc ell ed

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due to inability of plane towing radar sleeve to remaiwoD.:,station-'because of mechanical difficulties. 1305 Secured frOllYA:j.'r--f)ef'en.'secexcBEtC'for:'20·'IVillilba'tter~-· . personnel.' 1328 Ceased zig-zagging, re~umed"'ba-$e-'course;);ge"(T}~--'ljt~O'Changed"

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E~iilillned: Approved: ~~ A . r

R. O. G~&pY 51005

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N.Nav;43 (Mar. 1929)

Willi DIARY Al:ifD CONFIDENTIAL LOG

ZONE DESC~lP+'ION __ ""::.1'::.1_ REMARKS

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iliGOO ,to>"J6lDQt~b,·f1"~Lb.ued}. course 't() .000 0 (T).: 1350 Changed c'ourse 'tq 0900 (T). 1)53 CatapultEld plan.e ;¥01417 .to 'port, ·,traut.C. c. jl.I;N,3WOR'l'if/ P'.J.ILi pilot, hlOU""DY, D. L., .• Rl< Ie, passenger.: 1351. Ga;tapulted plan'Ei]f5s'05 tcistai~board:, Lieut. (jg) J • • c. '.JOTTCN, mS~N.R.; pilot; HJllDI30n, S~Q!:,AFJ\r2c,pass,eilger. 13~lt.Oh6.11ged course to 000,° (T). ,,' 1357Corrirrieiicedzig:"i'aggiiigtwingplan 8-Zebra~1402' Comi:n.enced practic'e firing20j:/[Mbattery a,tsleevetlllrget. lLI-40 Geas,ed zig~zagging, res'llilled base course 000 0 (T). 1449 Changed cours,e t.o 1800 (T). 1455 Commenced zig-zag'ging, using plan 8':'Zebra. 1517 Ceased firing. D:Urected planes to pl~oceed' .tobase at. Nouraea •. 1535 C,eased ~ig,..zagging, resu,med bfise course 1800 (Tl. ,1545. Changed course .to 2700 l T). 1555Co.m.tn;encedzilg.,..zagging, u.sing plan $".,iZe.bra.

" fiII?~' i.·-, V f dlffo, 'WI . : R., F. -REYBINE,

w. ' • - ,-, '-,..:!JllS gn,;U .;:i •. N.R.

1600 to 2000 . , Steaming as betore. • 1725 B.et! Condi tion of Headines~ II., Dark:ened:

ship ~. '1725 'c orilliience'a:'EVent-'ThFe1f;'CohiTa skFor -IO-EXere'i'se'c'OIs "modified in' the: t targe.:t:C:'is'traclced·out·. ,-:1·92;5 Commenced Event Four, ComTaskJ!'or 10 Exercise 62SK, illurainatiol1-of,target- with starsllells. "'Coriilllencedfir-ing §fl/38 caliber battery .. to starb.oard.193Li. Ceased firing. CO.lliplet~:\r];vEl11.:tF()ur.

2000 to-2LeOO Steaming as before. 2QOO Positi·on:latitude 220 57! 8. ; longitude

16Le° §6!JL 2050 Ceased zig-zagg~ng,resUliledbasecoi.1rse~nOOj,'J?.). ?-100"" Cha;@gedcou·rse to 225 0 (T). 211'0 'Comruencedzig";;"zEigging, using plan 8-Zebra. 2250 Ceased zig-zagging, resUllied base course'225'O( Tf'~ 2300 Changed course to 270 0 (T). 2310 Gom.mence.d zig-zagging,usirig 'plan 8 __ ZebJ:'a.

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Approvod, ~~ E.knin"'.~

R. O. GLOVER Lt Cemmander. U.~: Navy C .... US' tr. 8. 'H,.. Jrav.gator. ' ap calll , . ,Navy NavJ.gatur

Gomsandinl '


N.Nav.43 (Mor.1029)

Wll.R DI.ll.Ry ~~ o OliIFIDEl'JTLtiL LOG

U~I:-r;E;Pi:~rF:~TESSHIP ·lvIASSAGHUSETTS

ZONE DESCRlP'"hON -11 REMARKS

OOOO ... to 0400 :~, ..••.. . ' . .' • . • 2'., UndEilJ;'-W~Y i11, .,compari,y vVi t.o,w .$ -:$ ~ : SELFRIDGE, U. S,.B.P .i\TTERSON, U;, S~ S.

T_"'LBOT . in ,accordailce with' Coro,Tas.kFor 10 i s'e,creE despatch l:t¢Mllof :i'!Iay, 1 <';L,3, in chd.sing dispo,sJ. ti,onK~Mike .. vfth, forlti.atioJlguid·e,iri~' this sliip. Standard speed IT knots, steaming a tstandard.' speed" cciur.s.e 2700 ( T)., 4ig,,-zagging in accordance with plan 8-Ze1?ra. :Boile.l~s 2, 4, 6, 8 in use i for stE?aming purposes, boilers 1, 3, 5, 7 standbg.Officer in Tactical Oommand;Commanding Officer . of thi,s ship •.. Ship in Oondition of Readiness II, IvIateri~l Readiness Yolce. Ship d1:).rkened. ' 0130 Radar con~act mEl-de ;with unidentified plane bearing 0960 (Tl, distant L}:4.8 miles. 0157 Radar :coritact with miidentified plane lost. 0205 OE$ased zig-zagging, resumed base course 270 0 ('I'). 0215 Changed course to 000 0 (T). 022500mmenqed zig-zagging using plan8-Zebra. 0305 Oeased zig-zagging, resumed base course 000°('1'). , 0}15 .Changed· course to 0900 (T). 0325 Oommenced zig-zagging, usi;ngpl~n 8"-Zebra.

R~~.~ThE , .., Bnsig '(U .S .,N. R.

0400 ·to 0800 . """Steam:ihg as'"8e1'6re. 0528 Summoned. two-:thirds of crew to General

Quartersfor·d'awnst'and ... to~"'~eondU:ctedEvent FliTs' Go.inTaskFor 10 Exercise .... . ; .'. . . . ....' .:'. ',.' ,~, :: ' '. .

61L,radar tracking. 0618 Secured fronrGenerarr~~,art'ers, set Oon(U tion of Readiness II-Sugar. Ligh ted'ship'~ . 0730 All hand·s' to' General Q,uarters for drill. ;set.Material Readiness Zebra. '

'<R!~Iml' EnSr~."'f:. S • N. R.

0800 to 1200 .. . , .... .' <: , Steaming as before. 'O~O(J, cposi ti"on:-:lat:i.:tude 2JQ. OG.8! S. ;lorigitude

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. '1640 37'.9' E. 0$31,.Ceased zigfzaggrhg.,-r~esUL1ed:.:.~ba:s'e,icourse 090°, ('1'). 0840 SightedU.S.S. FJu'if.NING towing target sJ,s;d,. Pt3ar~ng O$bo (T), distant' 15 miles. 08l~5Changed coui~se to·OOOo (T). ,0850'Commence\i',B!yenrtSix; long range battle practice fbI' turrets,.' spotting range' 30 ; 000':'25; ObO:Yards. Range: ,offset only. 0850 Opened fire with, main battery tbstarboard.0859 G"ased' f:Cring~ - CoII).~ pletedEvent Six. 0910 Ohanged course.,to075? (':1:')'. 0915 Changed course to 1200 (T). 0924 Changed course' to- 0900 C':C) .' Q935',:Changed course to 2700 (T). 0939 Changed course to 240 0 ·(T) •. 0944 Changed, speed ;to 20 knots. 0948 Ohanged. course to ;:noo CT). 0950 Oommenc.ed EventSe'v'en, night b8.:ttle practice, rad.ar" rarige 12,000:"10,000 yards. 0950 Opened fire vvith 5"/38 caliber battery to port •. 0958 Oeasedfiring. Oompleted E'lDent Seven. Secured from General Q;uarters,set .Oondi iloilof . Re,ad:i,ness II.~.s~gaI',. secure9.from)\laterial Readiness Zeb.'Biit, set: IVIatei'Lil: Ri3adi'riess ·yoke. 1000'dhanged speed to 11 kllots. 1005 Commenced zig-:-zagg:il1g, ui?i:ilg .Dlan8-2!e1J:r~..1102 Cease.d zig~zagging~ resfuued base course 270° (T). :1,114. Changed course to 1800 (Tl. 1126 Changed course to 150° (T). 1],45 Ch<:ingedcour~e to 1800 (T). 1148 Gommenced zig-zagging using plan: 8:-Zebra. . , .

'R.fiIfol~INE, . Ensit;:~. S. ~T .R.

1200 to· 16GlO " : St$8.ming as before. .1200 Posi tibn: latitude 23C) 12! 2' 13.; longi"tude

lq4° J3~YE. 1230 .Allhands tQGeneraLQ,uartersfor drill. Set Material Readiness Zebra. 1236 Ceased zig-zagging, l'esumed base cpurse180 o. (T). 12.45'Ghanged~course to. 110 0 tTl.' T252 (:Jhanged cotirse to 090 0 (':C) .CoIOL"lenced Event Ei'ght, local control battle practice 16rt/Lt.5c'aliber'tuTrets~<raiJ.ge 12,000-9, 000 yards, target Ser. 60 sled t'o.Wed 'by desttbye:r.1308 ComriJ.'enc:ed

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Approved: ~~, . ~

~<~ Captain, U.S, Navy

COmm~ndiIlg

Eiamined: .•

~J'" Lt. C ommarrue:m;., tta~gtd~fI , ,)

Navi ato.r .....


N.Nav. !is (Mar. 1929)

UNITEE>STATElS SH IP IVLilSSAClllJSETTS, : ,:- ... ' ... ,;,L '.'_ '".' ,:"

:satufciay 15; , ,. ,I,jlay , ilg:1±l (Day) (Date) (Month)

ZONE DESORlf;l[lbN -11 REMARKS

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1260 ,to 1600 (Contfmiedr firing ;mainbattery, .1325 Ceased fi:riil~ .~" Comp1E[t,ed E;ve:ELt.Ei~t. 1326 Secure9-, from General Q,uarters~ 'set Condition ,of Readiness II-.:3ug,:m,'~ secured from Material Readiness Zebra, setMa~t'eria1~J~eadiness!Y6ke.~. 1])0 qommenced zigzagging~using plan S:"'Zebra. :Oj4Geas~d':zig";;:zagging,,' resumed base course 090 0 (TJ. 1334 Changed course to 2700 (iT). 1350 Commenced Event Nine, Com Taskl!'or 10 Exercise 32, 5 fVJ8 caliber AA t€,st firing of IVIk 32 fuzes. ' Commenced firing secondary battery to port. 1352Corillnenced zig-zagging,: using plan 8-Zebra. 1406 Ceased; firing. DompletedEvent Nine. 1415 Commander Task Force 10 assumed tactical command. 143(3: Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 2700 (T}. 1444 Changed course to 0:30 0 (T). 1500 Changed speed to 23 knots. ' Formed cruising disposition 6:-Victor.. 1508 Commence,d maneuvering, to avoid' simulated air: attack. 1515iChap.ged speed to 17 knots, ' maneuvering dr.i.11 completed. 1517 Formed crui'sing diisposition :;I:-lvIike. 1539 Changed course to 090 0 (T}. 1548Comme,nced zig-zagging,using plan 6. 1550 Commanding officer became Officer in Tactical C,omrnand.

Pftf1i#' .' -R.f(~ff:J EYBTh-E, ' Ensi n, U~S.,N.R.

1600 'to :·:tooo --: :.~. ',' . , ' StEiaming as befo'r'e~:1605Ceased'-zfg':";:za.gging, resumed base course

090 0 ' (T) .1615Changed-courset"o, 1050 (T). l,6F5 Oo:rnmenced zig-zagging~ using plan 6.' 1640 Ceased zig-z~ggi!lg, 'changed cours~ t:oOS:Oo(-T)~ 10,50 Chan.ged ,', course to 090 0 (T). 1705 Changed' course to 270 0 '(T},. 1713 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 8-Zebra. 1726 Set Condi tion";bf, '~eadJn.ess II, darkened slltp •. 1821 Ceased zig..,zagging, resilineB, base course 2700 '{-T-}> 1836 Changed course " to 090 0 (T). 18lrO All hands tolIElllera.-l,Q;q,a.r;,t;e;r::l:), for ,drill. 1903 Changed course to 270 0 (T).' 1918 Change,d, speedt6 20 ~P:,6~s., '; 1924 Commenced Event Ten, 5!f/38 caliber night spotting practice;ran·g,e}~,!b00-T0,OOO yards, target· Sere 60 sled towed by destroyer to be ill:illni-ha'bi'Sd:j:-=l;924 Commenced firing, 5 11/38 caliber star shells to port. 1940'P~<3.f?,e,d.:f:i.ring. Completed EveritTen without actually firing on target; due to failul'e;to 'see target. 1942 Secured from General Quarters, set Condi ti on of Readine$s :t~L" 1943 Changed speed to 17 Imots. 1945 Commenced zig-zagging, ,usillg,'pla11S:Zebr;:,t. . '"

R.f¢r~I!m, Ensi~r~Er; S. lIT .R.

200b, to E!400 , ,c,:": :'-Ste'ani:t:iigasb:efore:.200'0' Ppsitioh: , Latitllde'230; 18.5' S.; longi

tude 16'40 )8.3' E.,2050. C:eased zi.g-:-zaggillg,resumed1?§.secourse 270 0 (T). 2100 COl!lIlJ,enc!?cLzig-zagging" using p1an§ •. ?32J,G,easecl, zjig:-zagging, resumed bas,e co:urs,e 270 0 (T). 2330 Changed course to 3150 , (T) .2340 COmmenced zigzagging, 1lsj,!lg plan 6._ *Arnmunltioll expehded, in9,~:ills o~JV1a:y lL4 and May 15: 28proj,ectiles 1617!45 caliber A,.P. N1k. 8'-?Serv:i,e:e; 2$ charges' 16 fl /45 cail.iber, 19 SPD 246b, i SPI)?755, 2l ;3:pD. 3082, lkisPD 3241,. l~ SPD 32.42; 24 projectiles 5"/38 caliber.Ai." Specj.a.l Ivik. 35:"'3, aJprQjectiles 5 11 /38 c'al.iber A.i!". Common t'Ik. 31-10, 65pJDojeetiles 5"/)8, cao.iber AA Illuminating Mk .. 30-5; 109 charges 5"/38 caliber, 57 SPD 2696, 5 ;3PDN 3024,.26 SPDN 3219, 1 iSPDN 2775, 20 SPDN 2868; 2414 rounds 20 li]'.!I tracer . and H.E. ' . .

Approved: Exalnined:

Captain, U. S. Navy , £! '" rl: "~'''' .... _ ... ,' ,.- .. " ...... ,

Lt. CE)mm andr-ls.,.;vI) Jt.Zvigli¥''Oil!'l< __ .. Navi a:tor.


N.Nav.43 (Mnr.1929)

... ,.WAR.. DIARY,AHD,

ZONE DESCRIPTION __ -~:1"",1=--_

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.. .:,:".,

REMARKS

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0000,t60400", . ,. ',' ,'Unde:r:way in companY·vvith U .S.S. SJi:LFRIDcrE; U~8j'!S·. : BATTERSON , U~S.S. TALBOT; i:q. I#c90rdar;lCe with ComTa,skFor ,10 secr'et despatch lJ:f05¢1 of Nay, 1943, incruisilig dispositioJ;lI-:-Mike ;wi·th·forma·t-iOl~guid·e'in this 'shill. Standard speed 17 knots, "Erteami"iigatstandard speed, course 3150 (T)',·~ig-zagging ili accordance with plan 6. Boilers {f 2, 4, 6, and 8 in use· for steaming purposes, boilers #'1, 3, 5, 7 standby. Officer in Tactical Cciihinarid Cor\l111anding Officer of this ship. Ship in COi1di tion of Headlhess IT;JJ1aterial Readiness Yoke. Ship darkened •. 0020 Ceased zi g....; zagging; resiiIhed base course 315 0 (T). 0030 Changed course to 000 0 tTl. 0040 Commenced zig-zagging, usirigplan 6. 0120 C.eased: zig-zagging, resumed baseCO'lU'seOOOO(T). 0130 Changed course to 045 0 tTL 0140 Commenced zig-zagging using ph.n .6. '. 0305 Ceased zig-zagging,

.. resumed base course 045 0 ' (T) • 0315 Changed course tb 09Gl o (T)'. 0325 Comm.enced zig""zaggirig usirig plein 6.

: . R~ff(~JA>y· ·BIlIJ1?,' .•.. · ,. ~o ~1!~!) i\~,

Ensfgn ,U. S.N. R ~

0400,tp.qSQO .c; , •• ,' ' .. ",i,' . Sfe aining , as·be'fore. 0527 SWY.JJl1oned two-thirds of crew to General

~uarters for· da~vn·staiicl::-rq. 0552 C eased'zfg::',zaggirig, resUmed base course 090 0 (T). 0601 Changedeourseto 135 0 (T). .' Oq1l.C:omlnenc·edzig-zagging, using plan 6. 0620 Becuredfrom Genera;tr~p"ar;t;ers,'set'6ohdition of Readiness II~ Sugar.-0627 Lighted sl1ip.' o'70iCeased zig-zagg;~llg, 'changed course to 145 0 . ('r). 0711 Comm.enced zig-zagging, uSlng pla11, 6, •.. , Q740Al1 hands to Ail' Defense Stations for drill. 0748 Ceased zig-zagging" ~esl1ll1E:ld' base cou1'.s(3 lll.5° (T),.

0800 to 1200,., . Ste~:i.ng as before. 0800 PositiOJl':"Lati ;tude 220 50" S. ; LongittldE(

16.40 5,Q' )~. 0$03 Changed course to 095 0 tTL •.. ,Q8,OlF';3 iecured -from,Alr Def,ense, setC:ond:i. tion II-,sugar. 0806 Changed' speeato·Tc'kIiot13, •... 0807 .Q,ommenced Iltig~. zE,lgg:i.ng, using plan 8-Zebra. 0820 C01i1111ence.d,,',fir,ing;,20J,llJImachine guns at sleeve targets. iiowed byo:ur planes. E:y~nt,T:welve!!, 5,r/38 caliber }...i'i. practice followed by 40 IV'.JVlp,ractice" ,wascc.lncelll'3Cl due",to;;i'ailure of PBY plane towing ra,dars1SlevestQreachstatLon. 0921 Ceased firing. .£1IDm:unit.ion expended: 5301 ro:unds 20 xjIvl.tracer and H.E., 0927 Comm.fmced making variQus courses and apeedst,o,reco:v:er,.aircraftoCastfuethod. 0957 Both a:ircraft hoisted aboard. 0957C.hangedc,o,ursE> to.08q. (T), 'chEl.:nged;sp.~E3d. .• to lELknot~ •. ,c;:lOO$Changed cottrse 'to 0970 (TJ.· 1020 ;Comme;nce,d zig-;zagging, :uslng pJian 8-Z.e,bra1• '

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f)~, : ffo, , - . ' R. . ". RJ1lYB IlIfE , ];11si n,U.S.N.R.

1200 to; 2ll'00 : '. ,,steaming 8.S before.: 1200Poi3i tion: Latitude 22°''5,5:.6'.,'3.; Longi tuae

1660 04:.7' E. 1200 Ceased zig-:zagging, ,resumed hase courjse 0970 (T). 1212 Changed cou,rseto 030 0 (T h 1215 ,Commenced;zig-~agging, ;using' plan. 8-Zebra. 1220 .U.S .S!.TALBOTsignal1!edst:eering gear :bJ..~eakdjown. 122-4- U.8.S. 'I':fo,LBOTsigna11edregaining of' steering gear cou:Cro1. 12'56 Am.edde ,Lighthouse sighted, bearing' 0380 (T), distant '21.7. miles. 1317.Geased zig-z~ggtng:, resumed base course

c030o (T)'~ 1327 Changed course to 050 0 (T). 132911:11 hands to Jdr

Defense stations for entry. Set condition of I'iia t erial Readirtess Zebra. 134·4 Changed standard speed to 15 Imots. 1.346';:Chariged speed to'i5 knots.' 1404

Approved: ~~ '~gtP

Captain, U.S. Navy

._. gc:lE1IIl.~.Il<:l..:.c,'K .... _"............ ,., ... Li. C()mmancm iY • .MJ, &viJ!I?"itY

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N.Nav.43 (Mer.19Z9)

UNITE.:D$7[t,\ TES SHIP

ZONE DESCRIPTioN - -ii

lilf.J3SAGIWSETTS - .. '~:; )'suliCi'8.Y:<'· .~",. (Dey)

REMARKS

;':Ig' : ',,," ' (Dete)

'<lIl[ay ;. ',19 Lt 3; (Month)

1200 to ,2LI-00· {Ccmtiiiued} :-: , ,Entered Bulari Pass a,Proceed.ed :into port mak:lng' vario:us courses and speeds to c9niform wi,th'6hannel. 14~0 S:ypgrecl from Ai,'I' Def'ens:e ,: s:et }:Jondi tion of Readines'sIII, secu-redfrom Ma;terial-Readiness Zebra,-sf)t- Matel:ialReadiness Yake.,16il.,Moored,to buoy in Be;r.:tJiAble'30, Dumbea-Bay;:Noumea; Nevv Caledonia, with port; anchor chain and one 1 5/811 wire cable, 12 fathoms of water, sand bottom, witharrti-torpedo net stretched arollnd shi'p. Shi'p on; 12 hours notice. Variau8units of Pacific Fleet' 'present. SOPA in. U .S.S. MacCAtJLEY D

Approved:

'Captain, U.S. Navy ._ (I , .. :1.'. . .. '.~. _ ... ",_",

rExaniliied:

" REY B IN)I: ; Ensi'll,U.S.'J'LR.

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Lt.

4-6-183

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N.Nav.43 (Mnr.1929)

UNll'EDSTATESSHIP ,l'ili\SSACIIDSETTS"

ZONE DESCRIPTION __ ';;'..:'1:.::1,-' _ ,REMARKS

Monday 17 t~L .,,:lip:.

": Tuesday' ·,1:8' />. : (D8~). . (Date)

'MaY",'l943 (Month)

0000 to 2400'; 1>J.[aY·i17,1~lii3. . .' '. " .. ,. ., , > i: '. MO.,9t:i?,a: to bu~yin ;B.ertJl 1l:Pl;~;:30 ,.Dumbea BC\y ,No,wn;ee"NElw Galed6nia,

.vl}ith pOl't anCh0r'i~hai:ti:.and 0;ne.15/811'\lIJi:re caple, c 12 fathPl!l1s,o:B water, sam): , bcittoni,;vd t11 anti-,torpedo, net ;s'tretdhl3dar()unCl sh±p.~SO:l?A irl,U:'S.S. Mac CAULEY • Varicnis>'uriitsof Pacific ;Fieet present .Ship~ ir:iGo1'l,.cii:t:il9nof Readirless I;H, readytb 'get underwa:Y on '12 hours notic'e. Oarrying on routine upkeep and training 'Of personnel. 1:430 UJ.,S.S. NOR'Er:I C11R0LJ:NA stood into port.

R.ff~Im~, EnSi't~f~ .8 ,rN. R.

0000 to 1200, lEay 18, 194J.· . .. ,. ' . Moored' as bef'ore. . 0000 i3hip made ready to get underway on 2 ho:urs'

notice in accordance wi thCoillSoPac secret despat,ch171139 of May 194.3.

: :.

. f!Jr0~" .. .An .....;z : . 'R': 'j'~' "r'Y13:rN'E,

Ensig ,U.S.N.R.

1200. ,to 1600 Moored as before. .1303 Underway in, c:ompi:tny wIth Task Force 10

less U.S .S. W1-IBHING'rON, in accord,ance 'lid .. tIl Com'rhfrd:Fleet secl'et despatch 1723L!·40f lilay, 1943. Escorting· destroyers as;s;jlg11~l3d ;tGld,u:~y. :vyith 'l'ask Force 10 for this operation we,re U.S.S. SELFRIDGE, ,1:)\;8;,S'., WOODWORTH, U ,,3.3. RALPH TIU,BOT, U.S. S. PATTERSON, U .,s.s:;Cmr'v:ERSE. .0f~fi'Cer:, in TacticalCom.mand ComBatDiv [) in ,this ship_ ,Capt'ain I;1nd:Na:viga'b9_T.':-Cm1;.heb,ridge, ]lxecutive Officer at the Conn. Standard 'speed 15 Imots. Boilers 2, 4, 6, and [) cut in for steaming purposes •. Ship in (jonditiou 'of'Read'iness III,Material Readiness Yol~e •. Makingva,rious courses and speeds to c6uforri:i with .cllannel. IJ52.Al1 hands to Air Defense stations for;, sortie, set Giou'di't:i..on of lViate:rial Readiness Zebra. 1400 Lighted off boilers'l, 3, 5, and 7. 1517 Passedthr:bughB1.11ari Pass. Changed 'standard speed to 16 lcnOts';:'B'team:ing;~at ,sta:udardsneed., course 230 0 (T). Cut:in boilers 1, }; 5 ,and7 on mci'in's~;earIl line. 1521 ~,Commel1(}ed zig-zagging 50 ei thervvay of base course. .1522':::B'ecured fromAiJ: Defl3rise;'"set Condition of Readiness II-Sugar, secured fro~ Mater.ial Readiness Zebra, l3et Material Readiness Yoke.1532C:q.ange'd 'cb1.1rs'e 't6';275~'(T). Formed cruising disposition I-]![il~e, fleet guide-'in thi'sship'WitJi U.$~S. INDIANA and U.S.S. NORTH GAROLINAonstationin coh)iril1 openortt'er"a'stern,- distant 1,000 and 2,000 yard:s, respectively. Fleet course and axis 27,70 ('T).

l~BlNE' . Ensitn~¥~l~'S .N.R.

1600 to2doO~ . i. •. .

.... Steaming as'before~ 1600 R~ndezvoused~lth'raskForce lA and in accordanc ewi th ComThirdFleet secret despatch 172J44'of ]I[ay, 1943, Task Force' 10 combined with Task -Force 14 'for this ,operation.. '. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S ~S. SARATOGA. J!'ormedcruising disposi tion i 2 ,fleet course 275 0 (T), ' fleet axis 3l20'(T),. standard speed 161tnbts, fleet',speed 19 knots. 1600 Commenced1llEill.dngvarious dours,?sand speeds to take"s'tation in formation. 1621 On station 3.5060 incrui~i:ti:g dispositioJi2 ;vvith fleet guide. in U.S.S. SARATOGA bearing 1'820 ('1') :distEj.Iit 2,700 yards. 1630 Colllllienced zig-ztlgging, using planlO-:-Z-ebr'a~ 1630 Assumed Cbhc1itionof Ffoiler Read.ines~ I, Aircraft

\

. Readiness '8. '16}$C.ommenced test f'iringo.fmachinegunba.tt~eries .• '1652 Commenced making various courses and speeds to cOJl:(,p+'JJl"wi,tb..; 1J, •. ,'3.~}3..3ARA.TOGA during aircraft operations. 1702 Comp,letedtest firing ,of machine. guns • Ammunition expended: 16 rounds' of 40 I\liM B.L.;&T. , 11'5r,ounds,40 :DJM serv:tc.e, .

.Approved:


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W~iffi. DIARY, .A.N1LCoNFIEENTI.ALLOG

.:-':

ZONE DESCRI~Ti'()N __ ~-=I,-",i:....· _ REMARKS

, t·"

1600 to 2000' (Cbilt;intied):; '. i .

17 rounds 20 TJIi11 •. 1722 Se~ Con'di;ti,gn of: Readiness II. .'. Darkened ship. 1741 Changed 'fle,etc'o\iirse'to 2)0°' (jr,). 'j 1:860: (joIil.Dl~riced·z'ig..;za,gg~Jig using plan 10 .... Ze;Qr'13..'l,$55. Qe13.se.dzig-zagging'; resume~basecourse 230,0 .tT). 1900 Changed fleetc()urse to ')12° tT).:

.~« . , R.·· .. J! i .. REYB lNE, Ensi' n,'U.S.N.R.

2000 to 2400 Steaming as before. 2000 Position: Latitude; 22°' 51. 3' S.; Longitude

1650 4l,. 9 T E.

""J

.Approved:~~

G6l.ll'tain, U. S. NavM ... C,omm<;j,J:l,c\Ar:lg .

O/!l~.' R~dffJ1 REYBINE; ,. Ensi ,U.S.N.R.

, ,' .. _'.,

,'_ .;":fl"

'. ,;,"

E~iiriiliied:

·ltJ~~ D .. CARLSON

Lt. Commander; .. U.$. Navy N u. E. JY" Jram!!at",.. £ av~ga'~or

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'UAR DIARY AND cOtT]'IDENTIAL LOG . ... Page ' .. q";{ ....

~~

, UN 1;:t~pSTA+ES'SH IF .. 1«I.:-ill3ACBUSETTS, ,W'edneB(fa:y';, I':': C!li'9:"

(Day) (Date) , , ';1\1ay" ',lgLlh

(Month)

ZONE DESCRIPTION -11' ' REMARKS

, 0000 to 01,:00 ". .' ,. . .,,',' ,.. i

• . Un<:ll?rvv,ay in aompa11iy~vi,th'J:ask~:J!'oJ;;¢e '14 :( Ta.sk ,ll'.Olicje, l1}and,Task FOrce 10 :comblneci). iii' acciordanic,eiw:l/bh"CO:tWDhi~s1Fl'eet: s~cret'\,dE3ispatc;tr 1:712<3440:1; IVIfiY;. )/~lOL .ArL 9:r.1.1t~j,1J,ggisPQ.Sii:t'i'Qn:.2~,:tltis.sjlfp,iiii .. ,Ls:ta:tj}.on".3,.:5060 :wrth fleet·: guide :in U • .8 • .'3 • ·<3.fliRl\T.oGA jR~~rihg~l.s 2Cl: ( T,'t" di'st,ant, 2, .7.0Ciyardis. . Flee tc oUr s EL and 'axIs)i2° (T), standa;rd sp,eed 16 Iwots, steaming at :19 knots, zig-zagging in accordance wi tIl plan l-p-Zeb;:t?a. Officer inT8;cti~calqomman'din U .S.;3.· Sj1iEL4.TO~A •. Boilers' 2, 4, 6, and $ cult in· ~or steamipg purpose's,boi1ers 1, 3, 5, and i 7standby. Ship in Conditioll:of -Readiness II ,:Materia1 Readiness Yoke, f30ilerReadiness T, Aircraft Readiness 8.; SG radar in operation. Ship dfirkened.· .. .

. I?{fl~ •. .. '.\ .. . R .q]l!~RE.!iYB. .. Il'l;E;

Ensi:' ,U.S.:N.R~

0400 to '0$00 .'. i : Steaming-as before!.· 0529 All hands' to Geller:al Q,ui:l.rters for dawn

stand-to, \ S(3t Iv.ratf::)r:.L~:I.J?:ehd,ine~$_Zf,lprEl"., :,0,549 Gommenced,j1tCl,l!;:1,ngvario1).E!, cgu.rs.es an:a. spe'e'ds'-tbconi'orm V~lt1i U .S~S: ;;3}j:i..jlTOGA·· du'r:Liigiaunching of aricraft. 0615'ResUIrie'd;':fleet"c'o1:i.l"se)12° (T), speed 19 knots, ~ig-zag plan 10-zebra. 0616 .8ecur.ed··-,fI'pm· -Genera·l~ Quarters .,··set Condi'ti'ot.l:;! of:; ReadinesS'·:H-Sugar;·. . secur,ed:f'rom Material :Rea:<liness Zebra;setlvlrir'ter:fah Readine.s:s:Yolce. LightJed< ship. 0642 Took station 3060,c':i:ni.cruising,::.d~isitW3:ttion 2 with fleet guide in U.3.S.S.JffiA,-'l2GGAbearing 179·Q tT); distant 2,200 yar'ds.

, . ;. :;: ... : ,~. ·1 ,

;'",iii~ ' .. .. ~~~~l£~ili~·~~:.~.~= .... )-<:; -. ;. :··r:;·~' .

0800 to 1200 . 'Ste?ming a3 before. l

! ;O$On~position.:';"r.;llti,~ude 20 0 31.,7' ",s.;Lpngitude . 163 0 00. J' E. 0940 Gomm.enced making variou s courses and speed'it to corif!DDll with U.S .S.31tllfI.TOGA during aircr,aft6'P'er'at'f6n§:"c 0953~U:.S.S'.~Sj\.l-r.TU:ANrefl6rt'ed submarine conta¢t bearing J 50 0 (T)- fromfl: eet'c~~h'~~r.' 0955 ,U ~,?1;).,. ;S,AN JUiJ.N carried out depth 'charge attack on ·s,ubmarin~e:c6ntact.: 1005 in accordance with orders dropped from plane, GbtuTaskFor:L4 Ope;rat:i,.oIl P:sderl:'43, Serial 00$, ' dated flIay19; 1943 J . becar1l6 effect:1 ve. 'lOOS"Restiined fleet Course 3120 (T), speed 19 knots,' zig:.. zag plan 10':"Z'ebra •. 'lOTI:;3'.(J,li'a-iiged 'fleet course to 3420 f']?}. 1018 U.S.S. 'Siliij'J'UILN resli.med station in ·formation'. ,U.S.S. DUNLAPremail1ed in vicinity of submarine c·Oiltact. 1115 Changed fleet, course 'to 3120 (T). '

1200 t~ 1600 •. . .steaming asbEifore.;' 1200 Position) latitude '190 -41.9' S.; Longi-

tude 162°24. 3' E. '. 1'245 Secured Doiler #'erfor temporary repairs. :124$ ·Commen-ced ifirJng20':MNr 15atteliyat;tov,;edsleievEi targe.t .'.: 1314 Gompletedf'i:rilJ:),g. l.unmuni tiaIT expended: 3081~oui:ids 20 1\!Dl!1 :fracer and ;:8:.]]. 1j25 Coromenc:ed maldng variol.i.s, courses ahdspeedstO conform witll Ul,S~S~:Sj.iliATOGj~ dllring aircraft operations. 1348 Resumed·zig-zagging oll'base course 3120 ('1'), ll$ingplan 10-Zebr:a • 1355 Cut iii Boi:ler S: on illa;in :st,e,am i:l.nje, ;repafrs Qompll!lt:ed. 1524 Destroyer. of DUNLii.P cJ.:a.ss'sight,ed bearing 1'750 (T) ,d.istant 25,000 yards.

Approved: ~

&Z)}~ Captain, U.S. Na~Y

Command'i ug

E~amined:

tf1f1&~J··· Lt. Comman%F&: .;v.v.~ig,Nq,l{Y

Navigator


N.Nav.4S (Mnr.1929)

WAR DIARY MID CONFIDF.NTIAL LOG

UN I TED STATES SH I P ~M:::=A' ~8~8",:::=\C~HO±U.!:::;0~-<E==-· T±.T.±!8~' _____ ---!v.!..!ve"-.!:d!4.,n~e~s~d!±awv~~l:'d.g ~. -_-rnlt='iT~af-v_, 1910.-(Day) (Date) (Month)


1600 to 2000 Steaming as before. 1649 Ceased zig-zagging, resLuued base course

3120 (T). 1654Chal1ged fleet speed to 16 knots. 17031.1.8.3. DuNLAJ? rejoined formation and went alongside U.S.8. SARATOGA. 1710 Changed course to 302 0 (T). 1711 Changed course to 3220 (T). 171Lr Changed course to 3120 (T). 1716 Commenced zig-zagging, using pl,an la-Zebra. 1717 U.S.S. DUNLtU' resumed station in formation. Changed fleet speed to 19 knots. 1719 Commenced making various courses to conform "vi th 1.1 .8.8. SAR..:~TOG.A during recovery of aircraft. 1738 Changed fleet course to 2720 (T). Co:mmenced zig-zagging, using plan la-Zebra. 1748 8et Condition of Readiness II. Darkened ship.

2000 to 2400

R.m~Il~, Ens;' ~~ • S. N. R.

Steaming as before. 2000 Position: Latitude 180 34.8' S.; Longitude 1600 41. 5' E. 2025 Ceased zigfzagging, resumed ba:s:e course 2720 (T). 2030 Changed fleet course to 3120 (T). 2035 Commenced zig~zagging, using plan 10-Zebra. 2222 Sound contact reported by U.3.S. F}\NlUNG. 2224.Changed fleet cours.e to 200 0 (T). Ceased zig-zagging. 2225 1.1 .S.S. F.,'J.:rl\fING carried out depth charge attack. 2227 COlidition of IVIater.lal Readiness Zebra set belovv 2nd deck. 2256 Chanfed fleet course to 3120 (rr). 2303 Commenced zig-zagging, using plan la-Zebra. 2310 Secured from Material Readiness Zebra below 2nd deck, set Material Readiness Yoke.' ,

APproved:~


ExalIJin.ed:

((~,l' D' > R. F.r~nm, Ensign , U.S.N. R.

~~A.J ~CARLSON

Lt. Commt<.:q¢.l.wr,..iV'Jl,.~llor.Nav·' NaVigator

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WAR DIARY lu'JD CON:l!'IDENTIAL LOG

, ZONE DESCRlPTioN -1'1 REMARKS

0000 'to 0400 ' , .' , . 'Underwayi;ncompanY'wit'h;Task'Force'14 (Task ,Fore,e ll~ and. Task ]!-'orce

10 combined) in accordance Wi th Oom':qh:i,rdJl'leei:; secret q.e~patchl72J:44 of May, 1943, in cruising dispOsition2,:this snip ,in statio:p,')06o. Y'iith 'fleet guide ill U .3.S. SiUlATOGA bearing: 1790 (T),.dil3tant 2,200 yards. Fleet course and axis 3120 (T), zig-zagging in accordance viii th plan 10-ZeQra~, standard speed ,16 knots, st'eamingat i9 knots •. 'Operating in accordance with ComTaskFor 14 Operation Order 1-43, Seria,l 008, dated May 19, 1943& OffIcer in Tactical Command in U.S.S. SARATOGA. All boilers on the line for steaming purposes. Ship in Condition of Readiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Boiler Readiness I,i;.ircra,ft Readiness 8. SG radarln operation.: Ship darkened. 0052 Secured noiler N7 for repairs. 0208 Cutin boELer #70ri. main steam line. 0300 Secured boilerl)t;3for repairs. 0308 U.S.S. S,ANJU~ll\r reported surface co'ntact bearing 022 0 (;T), distant :3,200 yards .0310, Changed fleet course to 2440 (T). 0311. Changed fleet speed. to 20 knots. 0313 $ur,facecfontact reported by U.S.S. SAN JU1U\T to have faded. 0320 Changed fl'eet course to 312° CT). COIi1lTI.Bllcedzigzagging, using plan lO-Zebra. 0325 Changed flee:t speed to 19 knots. 0332 U.S.S. Siuli JUAN reported surface 'contact bearing 1480 (T), distant },760 yards. 0311-2 Changed fleet sneed to 21 knots. 0:345 Changed fleet speed to 19 kno.ts. - , ~.' .. . I

R,,!,! ' 111 YB' I7\n:;1 . ,- !(~fp ~. -. i~JiJ , Ensi', " •• , U • S .1if.R.

OLl-OOto 0800 Sterulling as before. 0430 Cut in boilerd#3 on main steam line"

OLI-45 Secured boiler 1/9. 0535 Lighted off boiler#B., 0544 All hands to General ~~uarter,s for dawn stand;..to. Materiall?eadiness Zebra set by GunIlery Department. 054$ Changed fleet COUl'se to 2520 (T). 0608 Changed fleet cou~rse to 31 20 (T). 0612 Corllmenced zig-zagging, using pl1:J.n. II-Zebra. 0613 Commenced making various courses to conform witl1'U.S.S. S:ARAT09-A'during launching of aircraft. 0630 Changed fleet course to 222 0 {T}, 'zig-zagging in accordanc e wi th plan ll-Ze.bra. 0641 Securedfroill,:Gelleralquafters, set ConCii tion of Readiness II-Suga,r, set Material Readiness Yol~e •. 0645 Changed fle'et course to 342 0 {T). 0652 Commenced zig-'zagging;'ti:afulilgplaIi 11;"Zebra.

R.~I~~' ...... .

.. 'E!t;r~gn." U~S.N.R. • '.: j'" .

", .. ~

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before. 0800 Position: Latitude 160 46.2' 3.; Longitude

1580 02.6' E. 0950 Commencedmakil1g various courses to conform with U.S.S. ,3ARi'~TOGAduringaircraft operations.- 1027 resUllledc6ttrse342 0 (T) , "zig-zagging in accordi3.l1ce wi tIl plan li-Zebra. 1038 : Assumed Condition of ..fl.ircraft Readiness 9. 1138 Sighted obj ect ohhorizon bearihg 340° ( T) • 1143 Radar contact mads. on object bearing 3320 tTl, distant IT miles. 1153 Object identified as U.S.S. 13UCRlLl'J}u\f.

iJfJ~"'~' /-rO/J.· '.' 'WJ! , R. ",J. . , ::STIrn, H: ..• .' - rt .l!JnSl, ,U.,;:,.N.R.

1200 to IMO Steaming as before. 1200 Position: Latitude 15 0 51' S:; Longitude

1570 58.6' E. 1200 Changed fleet course to 0920 (T), zig-zagging in 6.ccordance with planll-Zepra. 1319 Cut out boiler !J6 for temporary repairs., 1330 All

I, hands to Air Defense stations for' dri-lL134JOeasedzig-zagging, resUlned

base course 0920 (T) for carrier aircraft operations., 1404 Commenced zi g-zagging, using plan II-Zebra. 1405 Cut in boiler #6 on main steam line. lL:-34

)==' ==;:)=e=c=u=r=e=d=f=r=o=L=fi="=H.l=' =r=D=e=f=e=l1=s=e=,=s=e=t=c=on=d=i=t=i=~=::n=.==_o=f=, =' R==l.,e=a=d=in=e=,s=S=,~=I=I=-=S=u=g=":a=r=.=;=. ==1='=4=4=2==' =s=e=c=u=r=e=d=='~==::=l Approved: ,~ j /'

&ni~ Captain, U.S. Navy

Commar+ding

Examined:

fjg~iJ'·" D. CARLSON

Lt. Commy:,IWIM-: .iV'JL'~tOli'J a V,I

,.. NaVigator " ' 4-5483

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N.Nav.43 (Mar. 1929)

Vi[iffi DIARY MiD CONFIDElifTIAL LOG

ZONE DESCRlPTION -11 REMARKS

1200 to 1600 ( ContInued)' " boiler: #2 ,for' repairs. ' 154t~' Cut in bo.i1er: #2 pn, main .line.

R.!ff.~INE' Ensi~S.N.R. 1600 to 2000

, Steaming as before~' 1705 Ceased zig.,..zagging, resumed base course 0920 (T) dl.lring recovery ofaii'craft' byc·carriers. 1707 Resumed zig-zagging, nsing plan 11'-Zebra. rnh Cea~ed zig;·;z/:?ggirig, changed coUrse to 0700 (T) o.uririis'recovel'Y of;aircraft by carriers ~"1741 Co.mmenced:iig-zagging, using plan'll-Zebra, on base c01)rse 0920 (T). 1757 Darkened ship. 'Set Condition of Readiness 11-..::,1825 Ceased zi§-zagging, reStUTled base course 0920 (T). 1830 Changed fleet 'course . to 002 ('II}. 1835 Coinmenced zig-zagging, using plan ll-Zeora. 1935 Secured boiler #7. :

!I#,lM~ ,,' R.J;2illi~n\fE , Ensi 6 n, U.S.N.R.

; ~ , 2000 to 2'400' , , ' .. ,' , SteamIng as'b~foreo 2000 Positidn:Latitude,15° 23.4' So; Longi:trtde

1600 01.8' E. 204.5 U.S.S. CASE 'reported -stee:fing~:casualty. U.S.S. GHIDLEY standing by~' 2105 U.S.S.CASE, U.S.s. GRIDLEYre-turlling fo form.ation, casualty re,pEtired. 2121 Cut in boiler 117 on maln'steam1:ilie •. 2219 U.S.S. C1'1.3E, u.S.S. GRIDLEY ,rego:;-ted 011 station' in formation. 2325b~ased zig:-zagging, resume3base course OOi'2 \ T);' 2330 Changed fleet course to 092 0 IT) '. 2335 Commencedz~g,-:-, • zagging, using plan l1-Zebra. ' . ,,'

Approved: ~

/g;I~ Captain, U.S. Navy

Commanding

',: .. ~

Eia:mined:

·~~t/ffJy-an"'; ... . '--Ensign, U.S.N.R.,

'U.'.':: :i i

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WAli. DIARY 1U\iTI COl\lFIDEI\fTIAL LOG

ZONE DESOR!PTiON --11 REMARKS .', ....... ',.

1200 to =4600 (Continued); gating planes. 1328 Secured from Air I?eI~ensei, set Conditlon of Readj,ness II-Able, securea;from'Materiali,r,teadin:e~s .. Zeb.ra,set Material Readiness Yo1(e. 1344 <;leased zig-zagging, resumed base course 105° (T)'~ 1350 Changed course ,t(;10650(T}. 1354: Changed CciUl'§etbTQ5°,tTL 1359- Changed ;ill'ilieBt~cbJ.1rse to 2480\T}~ 1402 Commenced zig-:-zagging,usingplan 19-Zebra;Changed speed to 17 knots.· H,53 Commenced making various courses and speeds to conform to carriers during aircraft operations. :l;53} ResUD~ed ;::.ig-~agging, usi.p.g plan 19-Zebra, on base course '2480 (T). 1534 Changed fleet speed to 23 knots.

:R~~nm, ' Ensiln~'ft..s.N.R ., 1600 to 2000

Steaming as before. 1606 Changedfleetspeei:to 22 knots. 1702 Commended Illaneuvering on,varLous course,sand.spe_eds tocol1fo~m to carriers during afrcraft operatiOli's. 172L~ Changed fleet speed to 19.5 knots. 1728 Res1ifli:edzig.-zaggi1:lg,usl1ig pla1:l19';'CZebra, oi:r'baseccii.lrs,e 2480 ( T} • 1742 Darkened-ship.,Set:Condition of Readiness II. 1825 Ceased zig-zagging, resum,edbasecoursB 2480 (T). 1830 Changed fleet ,course. to 212 0 (T). 1835 Comm.enc!ed zig-zagging, using plan 19~Zebra. .,,;, '

-Ia~""-~'-"-" .. 'Vr~ fJ (!'.' .. :~ .. ':'

! ,R.·· .• "RE:r:sIJ\iE, ,Ensioll, U.S.N.R.

20CiO to 2400

tude 2032 plan

steaming 1630 22.6' E~ Changed fleet 19-Zebra.

as before. 2009 ,'Pbsitio:rj;:Lati tude 15 0 55.1' s.; Longi-2025 Ceased zig,..zagging,resurned base course 2120 (T).

course to 2520 (TJ .•. 2035CoIl1l11(;il1ced zig-zagging, using

: .... ;.-J'fle~'-i .:' :,R~~%I~iJ:tj-:;YBnm, , .... Ensi ,U.S.N.R •

.. ; .... ';:' .

Approved:

~ Examined:

Captain, D.G, N~ Command i, llg

(Qriginal. (ribbon). (!opY.})if" i:l1is.p~~ .to,.,be ,sent to; Burea1l, of. J.\layigation .xnonthiy) . '. , .;'_' ~_.' ., .,' -.-1 •• }_, __ ~_-_._.'. _', .. -~._,. "': . ." '."" ,0 "_' ••• ,. ' •• '" ..... : •• '. ",' ••••• ' "., •••••• ,."" ~._ •• _" "'._ '. ',, __ ' r \., .••• _. " ," ," .-.~ '-.

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V1.AR DIARY lli,{D CONFIDENTIilL LOG

ZONE DESCRlPTION"":ll REMARKS

0000 to Ol"OO Uhdervvay in c¢>mpany wi th+~iskForce 14 (Ta,sk]'QI'ce 14 and TaskForce

10 cOl1lb:i;ned) inag<ilOrCiance wi thComThirdF1eet-, secret despa,tcll 17231:.4 of MClY, 1943; in- cruising disposition 2; this ship in stat;i.on 3060 with fleet guide in U:B~,s~ SJ:i.II.ATOGA bearing 179 0 (T)', distClnt Z,200 yards. Fleet course 0920 (TJ, fleet axis :3120 (T), zig-zagging in accordance with' plan 11~Zebra, standard speed. 16 knots, steaming at 19 knots. Operating in accordance with ComTaskEor 14 Operation Order l-LI-3, ,serial 008, dated May 19, 1943. Officer in Tactical Command in U.S.S,. SARATOGA •• All boilers on the line for steaming purposes. Ship in Gondition of Headiness II, Material Readiness Yoke, Boiler Readiness·l, Aircraft Read.iness 9. SG radar in operation. Ship darkened. 0020 Becured boiler 5 for temporary repairs. 0135 Cut in boiler #5 on main steam line.

.. JIIJ;/irnINll, -'Ensiln~7J. S .N-. R.

OhOO·to 0$00 SteamiJigal3_·hei'Qre. 052$ All 1l.ands.toGeneral. Q.uarters for davm

stand-:to. Material Readi,ness Zebra set. 0550 Commenced making various cour's es·toconforIo.wlth'; carriers during launching of aircraft. 0605 Resumed base course 0920 (Tl, zig-zagging in8.ccordanceWith plan II-Zebra. 0618" Ct.anged fleet course to 105 0 (T). 0626 Secured:fro);l1General Quarters, set Condition of' Readiness II-Able,' set Material Readiness Yoke. Lighted ship.

,,~p!£~': ':~,~-oP-JH"" ' , _l..¥:.~/!fd ~.1.J.J_1.\ .. .:J', .Erislgn,: u. S .N,.R.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before., 0800 Position: LatJtude 140 32-.2' S.; Lalllgi

tude 162 0 35.7 f E. 0915 Ceased zig-zagging, ·re.sunledbase course dUl'ing recovery, of aircraft. by H.MoE. VICTORIOUS •. 0912 gesl1.J:i1ed zig-zaggingonlJrase course 1050 (T), using plan'll-Zebra. 0945 Geased'zi,g:':'zagg:i;ng,made various courses to conform to carrier's during airO.raft operations, •. ,1;001 Hesumed zig-zagg~Jlg, using plan 11';'Zebra, an bas,e c01 .. ,\rselO,5°,(T}-. 10)G-Ceased zig"; zagging , r.es.umed base course 105 0 (T) during recoverY.()f.,a;U,'craf.'ti by; carrIers. 1038 Resum-ed ... zig-zagging, using plan II-Zebra; .. on basecoll..r,~e',Ib5° (T}.' 1122 Unidentified aircraft radar contact reported nyU.S.S. Imt.'l':~CJill.OLINA .. bearing 255 0 (T), distant 79 miles. 1137 Unidentitied'aircraft"rada1'_ contact-reported by U.B.S. 3,till1\TOGA bearing 010 0 (T), distant 80 miles. 1142 li..aJ.[.,s. 'VICTOHIOUS directed to send fighter planes' 'to investigate unidentified aircraft bearing 015 0 (T), distant 77 miles. ,.1157 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base couJ:'se 1050 (T) dur-ing aircraft operations by'carriers. . ,

f!1!t~ •. ,., •• ~, . ' R.F REYBlNE . Ensi n,U.S.N:R.

1200 to 1600 Steaming as before.. 12QOI'osi ti on: Dat.i.tude H,o 5.7.6 f is.; Longi

tude 1630 .50 • .4 f Eo 1207 Wat,ch)II on Air Defens.estations. 1211 CommeilCed making:various speeds for aircraft operations by carriers. 1235 U.S.,3. BUCHANAN reported sound contact. Ga1'rie,d out depth charge attack: 1237 Changed fle.etcourse to 1750 (TL' 1239 Changed speed to : 20 knots. 1240 All hands to Air DefenSe s'tations. Set Material Readiness Zebra •. lUrcraft vectored out by:U .3.3. SilRATOGA to investigate unidentified aircraft • 12'43 Changed speed to 19 knots. 1243 Sou:hd contact reported by U.S.S~BUCHAlifl\l:r identified as fish. 1248 Changed fleet course to 105 0 (T), resumed zig-zagging, using plan II-Zebra. 1300 Changed speed to 20 1mots',. COrDlaenced zig-zagging, using plan 19-Zebra. 1325 Unidentified aircraft, identified-as friendly by investi-

Approved:

Captain, u.S. Navy Commandi,ng

Examined:

Clq-utC"J¥tJ . If.U~ARLSON

Lt, Comma:£re§'.r.i'("VY'1l'11M'atIqavy ... Navj p'ator._.,

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0.0.00. to 0,40.0., " "", "", , '" '," i' ,Underway incoI!l,pa;ny wi th, Task Force 14, (Task FOT,ce lll- and ,Task

Forci"elQ :ccimbine<i)r in accordance withc'ComTl1irdJ-n,eet secret despatch ,1723/".4-of May ,,1:94:), in ciruising dispCJsition 2" this ship in stat:ton 30.60 with fleet

guide,in 1] .,S.S. i3J\.H,.4.TGGAbearrng'1790~([i) ;di-r3ta,nt2,2GQ yards~ Fleet course 2520 CT),fleetaxi,s3120 (T) ,; zig;':zagging in,acc6rdancElwi th plan 19-Zebra, standard speed 16 knots ,steaming at 19.5 knots. Gperating in E'.ccordance wi th Col11'"l'askFor 14 Operation Order 1-43, serial '0.0.8, dated May 19, 1943. Officer in rI'actical Command in U.S.S. Sl,\RATGGA. All boilers on the line for steaming purposes. Ship in Conditio'n of R~adine,ss II, Materif3.1 Readiness Yoke, Boiler Readiness I, Aircraft Readine,ss 9. B.G. radar in operation. Ship dark,ened. 0010. Secur'ed boiler 6 for temporary repairs. 0.110. Cut in boiler 6 on main' s'team line. 0.115 Secured boiler 2 for :tempo;rary repairs. 0;:215 Cut in boiler 2 on main steam l.ine.

0.4.0.0. to 0.800. , SteaJ;lling, as,:"before. 0.538 All hands to General Q,uarters for davm

sta:n.d::.to':Mat'eria:iReadiriess Zebra set. 0.559 ,Commenced making various courses arid, spe,eds tbcibiif6:rla Wi'tliU ~S~S. SAR1ITOGi'..'dur~l1g, lalifichingof aircraft.' G61$'Re'sull1ed balse course 252 0 (T) ,zig-zagging ''iii ,abcoJ.~dance with plan 19-Zebra. Resumed speed 19.5 kilOtS. 06273ecur'edfr0mGeneral '~uarters, set Condition of Readiness II:':,sugar, lVIaterial Read.iness Yoke. 0.635 Secured :3G radar, .sC radar cut in. 0.635 Ohanged fleet api-trse to 1490 (T). 0642 Lighted ship. '., .' . ,

;fl{(~=, E.p.!3~~~' U. S. N .R.

0800. to 120.0. Steaming as bef-ore. 08GQ·Posij:;ion:"I,atitude 140 57.6 v 3.; Longi.,..

tude 1630 .50..4 f E. 0.846 Commenced making var:1.Qus ,Co)11'SeS and speeds to confOIllil1 with carriers during a1rcrcl.,;['tQ,p8,rat,ion$. Q9D.2 Resumed base course, . Ih90 ( T), zig-zagging' according. to ,plan 19"-Zebra;" spf:jed 19.5 kn()ts. 0.91$ Commenced Exerc'ise 12, 20. MIVI fir.fng a:ttoWeo.,slB8YEi .• · 0.930 Secur~d boiler 3. 0.940. (JoIlll1lenced firing 20. IVJ1,jt, b?tt;e;ry. lO()5,U'6iS,!S .• CO]\.TVERSE Wet,S detElclled frorn f'orm?ttion to proceed on dll;ty ass;rgl1ed_o 1,01,5jis,sumed Uondi tion of Aircraft Readiness 3. 1.025 Changed SlJeedto 16 knots. 1039 Chal1ged $peed to 19.5 knots.. 1115 Cut in boiler 3 on wain steam line. 1137 Changed course to 0.60 0 (TL, 1140 Catapultedpliane 5805 to starboard, Lieut. (jg) D. W.CASSEL, U.S.N.R., pilot·, fu\RUI,SON, S.G., .ARti 20, passenger. IllJ-IGatapulted plane Gl~.17 to port, Lieut. C. C. AINSWORTH, U.S.N., pilot, MGUDY, D. L., ABl'illc, passenger. Ilh2 Changed course to 1490 (T). 11l1.5Commel1ced making various courses to conform to carriers, during aircraft operations. 1159 Resumed base course 1490 (T), zig-zagging according to plan19.,..Zebra.

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RVIO~ . 1T'!'YBI' NE,' •. _.L! ,.,.I:\..J.:.c , ". '1":t •. -.." , ...!.nsJ. n, D.S.N.R. ,

120.0. to 1600 :"t' b f 1 8 0.0 D "t" '- t't d' 180 10' "Bi S L . beanung, as. e ·ore. ' ":t .J:OsJ. J.on:,l..a,J. ue·· ., , '. .; ongJ.'-

tude 161° .39.VE. 130.4 Ceased zig-zagging, changed fleet· c-ourse to 180.0 ('1'L Commenced, maneuvering to take. station 2180 in disposition I-Victor with guio.e in U.S.S~81UZl\TOGAbearing 3120 ('1'), distal1t 2,000 yards. Fleet axis 3120 (T), fleet course 1$0. 0 (T) 0 130.6 Chanced fleet speed "to'231at6tisi~:; 130'9 Ghanged fleet course to Ih9° (T). 1315 Changed':(Leetspeed .tb25biots •. 13'11 Commenced,

Approved: i~ (

4@.'-~ Captain. U.S. Navy

Commandi,ng

Ex;anrined: ~?~.J ... D. CARLSON

Lt. Cemma&!c;Wu .•• }l.v~atJi!.avy Navigator


N.Nav.43 . (Mar. 1929)

'H1i.R DIARY .AND COHFIDEHTI.l:,L LOG

satiirda:Y;' ··J22~ ,.' (Day) (Date)

ZONE DESCRIPTION:"'i;,£.J REMARKS

, i'.

1200tQ IbOD (Continued) ... ' . .

MEnr . '. ., i 94J-(i'iIonth)

zig-zagging, using :plan 18-Zebra,~ '1~2'3 'qhElngE?d speed. to ;19' knots., 1348 Changed s:p~edi to:' 25 knot,s'.! • 1425 Ceased ·z:ig;.:."zl.:lgJ~:i!n€i1' niuneuYElreq. to.q'ql1form '>'lith U.S •. S. {:3AIlH.TOGA during launching .of 'a:i,~c-raft.; 'J;li'39 CgElI!leilced;aaldtigvarious courses and s.peeds t,o.recovera±.rcraft-,;Dog:me:thod.-.. :t;45"4 Bdth planes hoisted. aboard. U.55·C-hall.ged speed to 23 knots .to regain'station infornEi:tion~"1510 ~'l.ssL1med Conditilon :of Aircraft Readiness'). 1515: Hegained station in fDrmation. Commenced ;zig-'"zagging, usingplan19":'Zebra, base cou.rs~ 149 0 (T), speed 19.5 knots. 1520 Changed fleet course ,to 179 0 tTL Ceased zi;g-zagging. li529 Changed fleetspee,d to 25 knots .1531 !All hands to Air Defense stations fOT drill. 1535 Commenced maneuvering radically to avoid siwilated air at,tack, maint&in-ing station on U.S.S. S},lliiTOGA.. .

·fIId~-';-f! '. n . i l! ~ . Rl:!."'YB ll\fE , Ens1n, U .,S.N.R. :

1600t~20pO • ! Steallling as !before. 16'25 Secured f:.rom Air :Defense, set Gondi tion

of;.ReadiineBs,II-Sugar~.Air-attack' eierciBescompleted. ·1627 Changed' fleet . cours,e ... t.o,1650J 1:1-, chaI).g.E:),d fleet speed to 18.5 knots. 1630 Changed fleet speed ·t625 'knOts;' '1635 GOillmenced maldng variou.s"poLl;rses and speeds to conform with U~s~~,'3~" ;3iffiATOGAdui~'~if€freci6very of alrcra"I't,.;' .'1:712 Formed cruising dis"" . :)osiifon2, this: ship talciilgsi:,8,;tion 3060, witti':,fleet'>gui-c-lein U.S.S. SJl.PI.1'l.TOGA l:)earing 179 0 (T)., dist&nt2,200Ya.:rds. FleetcouI'se1790(T), fleet axis 312() \ T) • 1730 Changed fleet speed to.;17 Imots. 17J9,Darkened ship. Set Condit.ion of Readiness II. 1807 COlTImenCeCl Zig-zag~ing? f\).~·.bn,gl:planl'9.;;zebra. 1835 Clfanged fleet speed to 2.0.5 knots. 1841 U .S.S. Ci\'sE JOPP53fli}tQ dropout of formatiql1.due to engine casual:ty~ U.S.S. mJNLiU:l detaileii"to',!3tano. by. 1845 C.h.anged fleE:lt:u speed to 19.5 Imots. 1855 Ceasi:l;d;zig-zagging,res11ll1ed baS6cf6urse 1790 t T) •... ~. 1900 Changed fleet course to 1510: (T) .,19.05 Coitllilenced zig-zagging, using plan 19-Zebra. . '

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2000 to 2~,GO . Steaming as. be:fore ' .. 20G.OiJ?0.sit,ion:Lcrftltude 190 31. 7' S.; Longi--

t1:lde 1620 40!~. 2222 B.adar con~a9t repQ1;'t~dhearillg'lJOo tTl, distant 15, 000 ya.:rCLs. 2224 OQlltact identified a? rainS:'q1J.al1;""'i2225. Radar contact made on vessels pearing 011 0 (T), distant 17, GOO yards, iclentifie.d as friendly coastal patrol. *.Arnirruni:tion expended this date: 4.06 rounds 2.0 MM tracer and R.E.

Approved: ~'. . . ' Examined: : . fJt?ailikj' D. CARLSON

Captain, U.S. Na.v;\!' Lt. Comma~w,,¥z.1fiJ1p;t§1'av:if Commanding NaVigator co

(Or:ig~nal. (r:iblb!ln) cOPY,_of.i;his. PC!ge ... t~: b~: ~ent, 1=~' ~ur~au o~f,!N~:vig;a~i!0I1'i ,l?G?~tp.l:r).. 4-0483 ,-.,.,~._"-" l',.,.,.~,o."l<'".,'·!'~' .-',' •...•• '-~. , ........ _ "._ .,_" .•.• :~ .• ,;'." _¥~_ •• -~.".-".-, .- •••• _,,, .,:... •• ':.< ", . c':.· -

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N.Nav.48 (Mar. 1929)

Willi DIliliY AND CO:NFIDENTIAL LOG

REMARKS

\ Paffe,

;;Stinday"-" ,~o 2:}< ;(l,:;Jv'£,:(V ··.··.'.',;,j'9:U' (Day) (Dato) (Month)

091,8:9. '

OOOO-,to 0:400" ' :Undellway in compainy' with Tas'k Force 14 (TaslcFb'±ice 14 and Task

Force ;10cQmbiti.8'd)' in,acqordanc"e' "lith C:o.lllThirdFJJeet secre.t;,g:~spatdlt 172.344 ,of l\.i(ay, 1'94.3, in cruising disposition: 2:"'this' sliipin;statibn Jo60'witb: fleet guide,in:'U.:S~S.,sARAT,OGA ,beari:ng 1790 (;r);dis'tan:t'2;20Q ya'rds., Fleet course 1510 (;T}-;fleet a:x,isJ12 o tT)" zig"'-zagg;i:ngin accordamniwith p1alY19...;Zebra, standard speed 16 knots ,.stearaingat 19. 5 knots.' Operating tnacc.ordance with CoruTaskFor 14 Operation Order 1-ll-.3 ,Serial 008 ,dated May 19, 194.3. Officer in Tac:tical COIllmand in U .:S.S. SARATOGA. All boilers on the line for steaming purposes.: Ship in Condi t~ion of Readine)3s :II, TEaterial Readiness Yoke, Boiler ReaCi.iniess, I, Aircraft Readiness 9. ,. 'SG radar In'oper'atic:in. Ship darkened. 0055 Ceas,ed zi'g-zagging,'resUl!i.ed basle 'cbllrse 1510 (T) .0100 Changed fleet course; to. 2050 . (T). '0105, corllmenced'z~g~za:gging,<usingplcil1 19-,:;:,ebra.

04:00' to 0800 ,', .", '. ,i., Steaming,as: pefore. 0455 Ceased zig-zagging, resUlned 'base course.

2Q5°,CT).,_ ,0 5.09 CJJ,@g.?df+§,(3];,_QQ1;lr,~E3:to,.o8qO ;,(?;,j,., . 0:505 CQIillIlenced zig- zaggj,ng; usi:o.g",p~l:ln 19-Zebra. ,,0.534 All hl3.ndstQ,Geue:J?#J,..;:Q;uEFrters for dawn stand~to., ILateriai Readiness Zebra set, •. ,,;05.34;3f3,Ql.l,rElo.~S,CL,radar;;cQt.' in SC radar. 0550" Radarcont.ac_t_ Dlade, with v"essels lliearingOo5 0 'C T)';'~aT$t.8..LJ.t 22 ,QOO yards. Later identified as Uj.S.S. CiillE, U.S.S~ ])1Jl'-:rL,t'lJ' rejoining; formation. 0605 Commence.d raaldng var,ious ,courses and.sp,e,edstoc,onform iwith TI .• S.S .S:AR:A.TOGAduring launching of.ai:rcraft. 0616 Resumed zig,:,zagg-ing~ori' base course 0860 t T) , using plan 19...,Zebra, speecl19 .S: tcnots. 0628 Oeas,ed Zig-zagging, re.sUIa.edbase course 0$60 (T), using plan 19",.Z¢b:ra: ; speed 19': 5' kr';o:ts .0'628 Ceased zig-zag-:ging, resUluedb.ase course 0860 (\l:'), changed·,fleet speed to 16 knots. 0630 Secured, from General Q,uarters, set, Condition of Rea'diness ,II...,Sugar, set Material Readiness Yoke. Lighted .shi,p. o65JGommeneed iig-zcigglng, using ~ plan 19-Zebra. Changed fleet speed't.o r9'~5'knots~.0718 Changed:cour.seto 080° ( T), changed speed to 20 knots .:;,,07i1.9,Ca:tapul ted plane 01417 to. starboard, Ens. F. H. BOLTON ,U.S .1\J.R. ,pilot,-l-LlRDISON', ,S. G~'; :A:illvI2cpassenger. 0721 Changed course to 0860 (T);,:i~esumedzig"'zagging, using'plan: 19.;..Zebra~ 0729 Catapulted plane 5805 to st8,rb6a:rd,~1ie'ilt • TjgT,J. A. COTTON, U.S .N.R .. , pilot, MOUDY, D. L., J,ffiMl.c pass~nger,;;' 07-:3YCoIllliIencf3d Exercise 12, 20 I\!IM firing at towed sleeve. Changed speed to 19,kno',ts'" 0742 Commenced firing 20 l/IMand 4-0 MJvlmtl.'chine guns at towed target. " "

, .. _--_ ... "

0800 to 1200 ; , ,Steamingas-befo-.I'k.' 0800 Position:, Lati,tua}e21 0 50.2' S.; Longi"-

tudelb39 : 31"..7' E. '084,5 U,.:S.B~ 3ELFRIDG-Ereportedseund' contact. Changed fleet course to 1760 (T,).· ,0850 Changed- fl~eetcourse to 2660 (T}. 0850 . Sound contact. identified as large fish.' 898Q Changedco).ll'se to 0.30 0 (T). Commencedmak}ngv-a-rious speeds t.o recov'er aircraft, Dog; memJhod. 0916 Plane 5805hpisteda-board.0923Pla-p.e 0141?'capsi-zed on surface just after landing. Ens. F .. H~ BOLTON, U.S.N.R.', pHot,H.ARl;)ISON, So G., Ji.RM'2c passenger. Both' men appeared immediately on floats of plane. U.S.S~ O:i\';:)""]: ord<?red. to pick up survivors? and. to destroy submerg~d plauy• . 0925 9hanged sl'leed to 19.' knots. 0926 Changed speed to 22 lmots, changed course t-o 1100 (T).0929 Changed course to' 0900 ( T). . 09.31U.S.E. GASEpicl(;ed uj)surv:i,vo:t:'i3:t;':r01l1 pla:t1(3' 09.34 Changed course to 180 0 (T). Changed speed to 19~npts •. ,Q,9,4,J,Gb,~g~d speed to 20.5 knots. 09h5 Changed course to 125° (1'.1 -' 'Coiliin.enci~(3:a:,'~ig~za:gging,ui;;ling plan 10-Zebra,~ 0959 Changed speed to::1.9.;:2 kI?:()~s.~.~Q?2 :Cb,?-I?:ge.d,fleat cCJUrs'e

Appro,.d, ~~

Captain, U. S. Navy Commanding ,

E~amined: . '.,

f.ll~-c!~~ .: .... Lt. Comm.antier . U,S. Nav'i

-g-. '1r. ;,v-:, Wam/!ator. Navigator. '

17


N.Nav.43 (Mar.102D)

UNITEI:?J3IATESSHIP . HulSSACffiJSE'I'T,s· .

REMARKS ; J:-: 'i"

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Q9789·

0800' to lfwd (Continued) .' , to 2680 ; (T).·. Co:r;ttJnued zig-zaggiitg. ! 1035. <1!'orIlied: cruising' disPQsition I-Victor, repel air attack, taking stat:i,0~i~21$0' v\rithguide in U .S .• S;.Sf\'R1~TOGA. bearing 3120 ( T), distan:t?;OgO yar<isj, fle,etaxis J12 0'lT). ·J,.Q4,2C::b.anged fleet speed to 25kno·ts •. 10J+:)·O()IMilence9,manE3uvering radical,:J.y,' conforming to U.S.S. s.A10'..frOGiL drill to repel simulated air attack. 1111 Completed exercise to repel air attack Resumed, course 268° ( T'). 1114 CO®l1encedmaneuvering 'to ta.kestation 3060 in cruising disposition 2, 1+28 Changed fleet courset6 225° (T). 1130 Formed cruising aisposition 2, this ship on station 3060 with fleet guide in U.S.S. S.il.RATOGA bearing 17,90 (T)" distant 2,200 yards. Fleet axis 3120 (T), :fleet course 225 0 (T), fleet speed 19.5 knots. 1133 Colillllenced making various courses and speeds'to conform withU.S.S. Sil.wWOGA during launchi~g of aircraft.

1if~1f'~ " ..... R. I~f~ . ""YBIj'ifE , 11" . ,., -~mng ; U.b.N.R.·

l~OO to 1600 St'eamingas'befOre. 120'0 'PositIon: Latitude 21° 54.4' 3.; l.ongi

tude 10J9:'~5:4'.J~E."'123'2'Resumed fleet speed 19.5 knots. 1233 Resumed fleet course 2250 .('1')..1238 .Co1Umencedilianeuveringtb 'co'nfgrm to Illovements ofcarri'ers d:J.ring recovery .of aircraf·t. 1240: Resumed basecmirs8,2.25() tT), zig:-zagging'{ in accordance with plan 10-Zebra •. ' IJ,M~CE:J§.s",dlZ:iig::,zCigging. COlill11enced maneuver,ing to conforni withm0vernents of carriers during lawiching of aircraft. 1352 ,,,11 hands to Air: Dei'ense stations·fordrill.· 135BfCo!llnJ.enOE?d exercises for' repellingstrnulated air attack by planes from U'.'S~·;3 .:SP..RATOGA and H.I\l. S. VICTORIOUS. Formed:dispo13ftionI-Victor, this shipt8:1drig station 2180 with guide in U.S.,3. ;3iliUiTOGA bearing 312 0 (T),gist<;lJJt c2,.OQO'Y!';l.r:ds. Fle.et axis 3120 (T), fleet course 2250 tT). 1402 Chal'iged speed to 24 lcnotE!:' 1410 COllililenced maneuvering radically to conforLfl to moveItlentsof' U.S.S (. SiillATOGA1422 Changed speed to 21 Imots. 1428 Ceased e;xercise. 1430:Secured from.:itir Defense, set Condition of Readiness II ... Sugar. lLI-J,9Making:.v:a'I'1'oii8courses and. speeds to conform with movements of U.S.S. 3iL.culTC:G.A during recovery of aircraft. 1512 }j'ormed cruising disposition 2; this ship taklngst'atidn 3060, with fleet guide in U.S.S. SARATOGA bear.ing 1790 (TLdistant'Q,2()'bY~rds •. Fleet axis 3120 (T), fleet course 225 0 (T), fleet .speed:: 19.5 knots •.. i5i''j::coIll£1enced zig-za'gging; using plan 10-Zebra. 1518 U.S.S. PATTJI!RSON. indi,catedbri:eakdown. 1537U . .'3.3. E'lTTERSON completed repairs, commerJ.ced~~~·sUnil*:g;,:'}:lt~tlOh· in" formation.

':"iJtt?~ .. ... . V{o//~ ..e R. .i!. RmlliINE,

Ensign, U.S.N~R.

1600 to :200.0 Steaming as l:!efore. 1709 neased zig-zagging, commenced making

variouscourse~ and speeds to cO,nform vvi th the nlov,emeiits of U. S.S. S:ARATOGA during recQvery of aircraft. 1716ReS:umed'basecourse2250(T},zig-zagging in accordance with plan 10-Zebra;. Resumed fleet -speed 19.5 knots. 1725 Out in SG radar.. 1735 SetConditiolJ: of Readi'riess ILDarkened ship. 1755 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 225 0 (T) :.1800 Changed fleetcours.e to 2080 (T). lE;05Commenced zig-zagging, using plan 10':'Ze,bra. 18L~5 Se~cured 30 radar. 1913 U.S.S •. NORTH CAR.OLINArJ?por.ted radar' contact :on'object bearing 0980 (T), distant 32 miles. Gontactlcist almost irnrilediatemy •. 1925 Ceased zig-zagging, reslirlled bas'e course 208 0 (T). 1930 Changed fleet course to 081P( 'fit. 1935 Commenced ziig-zagging, using planl0-ZEJbra.,~· .

Approved:


Examined:

. fIt~· .' ........... . R .fIlf~: J?];YJjIlIJ'E., :, Ensi ·n',lIO'S .N.,R •.

1iEu4~ D. CARLv'SON

Lt. Commalli<W".&"" .th11fl1(ttq~g1.f~ ...... Navi atol'_ ...


N.Nav.43 (Mar. 1929)

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WAR DIARY AI\fD OONJHDENTIAL LOG

ZONE DESCRIPTrON ' -'11 REMARKS

,2000 to. 2400

09789

c, .' Steap:!,ing asbefor'e. 2000 Po.sition: Latitude 2)0 09.8,f 8.; Longi-tude 162° 28.7!E~' Amm:unition :expended iGhisFlq:ate: -193 rounds 40 ii,lii.\tI service, H,.66 ro:unds 20 l'IThK H.E. and tracer. . ";

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N.Na.v.;!3 (Mar. 1929)

\IfAR DIARY ANTI CONFIDENTIAli'LOG

ZONE DESCRIPTION "':}l, REMARKS

0000 to 0400 . '. Under~vayincord.panYdvj,it:h:';rask Force 14, (Tas'k:F6rc~ 14 and~Ta.6k;

Force; 1:0 combined) in accorda:nc:e:;.~vi th CoirlThd.rdFlee~ secreit'despatch' 172:344 of May ,1943, in chdsii1g hYsjJ0i3it10Jl'2, : thisship'~.ihstation"3060 W:fth fIeet guide in U • .'3.S. SARATOG:A bearing 179 0 ( T),dis'tant2,200 ryards~ Fleet course 081 0 (T), fleet axi.s 312° (T), zigj;izaggingin accordance ~vith plan 10-Zebra, st&ndard speed 16 Imots, steaming at 19.5 knots. ,Operating in accoi'dance with COiuTasl(iFor 14 Operation Order 1-43,3eJ:.>ial 008 ,(lated TiIay 19, 19LI-3, ,Officer in Tactical Comrnand in Tj .8' .• 8. S~'J(ATOGA. All boilers on the line for steaming purposes. 'Ship in Condition of Readiness J;I, Material Readiness Yoke, Boiler Readiness I, Aircraft Readiness 9. SG radar in operation. ,Ship darkened.

R~~~NE, • Ensit~~:S.N.R~ 0400 to 0800

Steaming as1:iefore. 05!l5 Cutin sa radar. 052CJ Radar contact m~de wlthl'and,bearing0200 (T), distant 65'miles. 0530 All hands to General ""uarters ,for davin stand."to. 0556, Ceased zig-zagging, 'commenc,ed maneuvering on various courses to conf'orm with movementsojj'·1J;.S ~B~ 3AJIATOGA during launon,... ing of aircraft. 0615 Securedf'romGeneral Quarters, set'Condition of ReadI'::" " ness II-Sugar. L~ghted ship. 0615 Resluned bas'e cou'ri;:e 0810 (T), zig-zagging in accordance with plan 10-Zebra. 0632 Geased;zig.;:.~agging. 0634 Resumed zig-zagging, using plan 10-Zebra. 0652 Ceased,',zig,;:,zaggIng, commenced maneuvering to conform with movements of carriers during'launchingof.aircraft. 0715 Resumed base course 0$10 (T), zig-:zagging i ll aogoJ:?'dal1ce :w:ith,pl,sm 10:-:-Zebra'.

0800 to 1200 Steaming as before .08()9PCJ.si~J.()n:,~:E;!3-tJ tude 2203J~ 6 f;;S,; Longi

tude 1660 00' E. 0800 Fighter direction drill held byf.leet with ,friendly planes simulating approach and attack.G825· Airc'raftcommel1cedbombing exercise. 0835 Ceased zig-zagging, commenced l1laneuvering",to'conform to movements of carriers during recoveryofairci'aft. 0900 Re'c'eived report of,U.S. merchant vessel being torpedoed about 75 miles south of il.medee,Lighthouse. 0919 Resumed base course 081 0 , (T), zig-zagging in accordance with plan 10-Zebra. 09220hanged fleet COl.rrse to 1020 (T). 09JhBighted llluedee Lighthouse bearing 0870 (T), distant 24 miles. 0944 Several, ships sighted dead ahead. 09,50 Ceased zig-zagging, commenced maneuvering to conform tq movements of carriers during recovery 01' aircraft. 1005 Resumed basecoJirse 1020 (If), zig-zagging in accordance with plan 10-:-Zebra. Ohanged fleet s,E>eed to 22 knots .'1009 Changed fleet course to 133° (T).1032 On signal f1D1Dm Officer in Tactical Command, prepared to enter port. 10)2 Changed fleet course to 050 0 ( Tb 10:3'4 Changed speed to 16 kllotS~ 1035 Changed course to 230 0 (T). 1041 Clianged'colJ,'rseto 1000 {T}. 10430hanged sIleed to 10 knots, changed course to060a ('T). 1047 Changed courSe ito 0500 (T). Tool;;: station fifth in column,asternofLP~.s~S. NORTH C ,AROL INA , .distance 1,000 . yards. 1048 All hands to Air DefBnse~stEit~ons tor e1ltry, set I\~aterial Readiness Zebra. 1049 Changed speed to 15 knots ~:l050 Changed' standard speed to 15 knots. 1055 Changed sp'eed to 10 knots. 1056 Ch~hgedsjJeedto5 Im6ts~ I059~CM.hged speed to 10 knCits.l059 Entered Bulari Pass. Cblillileifced illaking various courses and speeds to conforIilwith channel into port.

Approved: ~ jJ ;1

-W~ Captain, U.S, Navy

Commandill

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EXamined:

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N.Nav.48 (Mar. 1929)

WAR DIARY JiliD C Ol\1FIDEiliTIAL LOG

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120,0 to; 2400 , ,', , ~. . " 'Stea.r:n!ing asbe:f:9r:e,~,! :1.207 Sg;cpred from: i:~ir De:t'Ell1Se, ,Bf3t Condition

of Readji.riess III~;;'siecurE:d from. fiIi3;·t!er:.j.al:! R'Ei1:ffiiliess' zeprEi, se.t,']::ifater:ial ReadiITess YoEE.1333 :Moored ·to buoy!, Berth Able. 31,Dura:b.ea Bay ,Nourrrea" New Caledonia, wi thIJOrt anchor cll'ainand:-'one l,5/$If'Wire.cable, 12'fa:tho:tlis-of w'ater, sand bottom. Anti-torpedo net stretched around~ship. Various'units of Paci'fic Fleet present. SOPA in U.S.S. $.ARf'.TOGA~ ShiP. on 12 hours notlce.

Ap]U'oved, ~~

Captain, U.:3. Nr:wy Commanding

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N.Nav.43 (Mar.1929J

W.AIt' DIARY AND CONFIDEhTTIAL LOG , Tuesday 25

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, ' , ;', Moored. to bupY;:' B~:r;th;Able i 3~;, pWJ1b~a Bay, NouIirea, New Caledbnia'; , wJth port anohor,:c:h(iin,andl on~ 1"5115;1 wii'~rcaQlje,!1.2, fa;thpIilf3,ofwater, sand bottom,; in, company with Tal3k force' 10,;1e88 U.S: .• S!. ){ENL:EYi,u~s.s~II:Eillilv.r, U • .3.S. BAGLEY,. U. S .S. HfUGFORD·.· \fa'rious un~t:s of ,Pac ific! Freet presen t~ SOPA in U. S • S • 3EFU1TOGA~ ; ShipinOondi tipnofReadiness III; IvIaterialR:eadiness X-ray during dayligh~, Yoke during darlmess.;,Shipready,t.o get undervvay on 12 hour notice. Anti.:;-tbrpedOnet stret"clied: arou:\1d ship. : Carrying' on routine upkeep, training,

, of pers9niie1 and schedule 9f liperty and recreation. '

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,,~ . .-. R •• .J "', YBINE , En.si n, U.S.N.R.

May 26,' 1943 -'-0900 TralhBfe~:'red, p],ane:/158of to}Ja.val Aii~ Pool at NourtJ.ea, New Caledonia. :

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Caledonia. New

~V~I:iY 28, 1943 -- 9900 ,'" Staff of Corn.BatShipsPac'EChd 'Oom.Ba.tTIiv 6 transferre,d ,to U .B.S.

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May 28, 1943 -- 1705 Received aboard plane #014[fO from Nav,U Air Pool at HouIilea,

l'J ewCal.edonia •

Approved: ,~ 1(2;I~tOVER

Captain, 'J. 8. Navy Commanding

, i ' Examined: .. '

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"RJt&Jl~~ ,', ,. R ~1 lfll§:Ep3"llJIt. , Ensign, U.S.N.R.

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0000 ,·June ·~1,1943~to,-24QO,',; ,J-une·Z6,-l-94-3-•.. ~ . .' • " " : .. ;Moored to btioy:in )3eirltoh ,Acl:e: !3l, cDUmb~a 13aY,N,oUm,ea"N.ewCaledonia

with por~ anch'ot:;qhai11" and Q'nE\ ~lli: ;5/8t1':1J~i=~;el C8,1)16, 'eJ.i2 f,ath?llls'!of, :wate~, .sand bcjttpm," j;ncompany; with Task, J!icir-:~Ef lO:; l;es'~ U;S.~.HENLEY, U~S.S.HJl!i[;MLU .S.B •. U.B '-S~BAGLEY,U;S-;S';-:jVltTdFORD·~j-:.-V:ari'ol1sn,rnitEC ijf U~iS'.,paCifi(r'Flee:tpresent, ;zjiQPA inU.S.S. S:AR:A.TOGA~ :Ship:,tn' 'conditiO,n of'rea(Hness III, Material Readiness X-ra:y duringdayligh:t, Yo~edurillgiCia:r}q1e::3~.$hip r~ady to g.et underway on 12houxs' notice. .Anti-torpEldo net ~1;r,et911ed a~Clundshi.p. Carrying on routine. upkeep, training ofpe;rsonnel~ anq\ schedule of liberty and recreation.

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Approved: ~p /' /~y~

Captain, U. S. Nav;v Commanding

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W1I.R DI1I.RY AND CQliJFIDEN'TIAL LOG

UNITED,STA'!ES ,SHIP MASSACHUSETTS ...

ZONE DESCR1PTION _--=1=.:1=-> __ REMARKS

;.,:$.unday" ...... : 27.' (Day) (Date)

0000 tel 0400,·.. .". . ,

PaJ!e

J'une .. ",,1943 (Month)

'. . Moored to buoy in ;Berth Aple:c,)[l.., J3UlIl'bea Ba,y,i' Ndilrnea, New Caledonia, wi thport fl-nchol' •. ::bhain,ancl, on,e 15/8:J1 ' vi:i.recable" ),;2' fa;t.h;oms'of' water, sand bottom. Various units of U.S. Pactifi;cF;t'eet piies,erit:.SOPA.'in U.S.S. SARATOG1\.. Shtp'.inCondttion of Re.adiness' IIIT;';MateriarRead;LIiess YoRe., Ship darkened. Anti-torpedonetstl'etched: around ship.·~Boiler #Js;teaming for auxiliary purposes. Ship ready to get underway on 12, hours" notice. '

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LA- fJuac.-f&- 7 V-f wlt~, / .... A. • W NlAGlftEN, Jr. ~ En~ign, U.S.N.Ro

04;00 to 0$00 .,. ' Moored, as before. • ,0515 Mad~ ali preparations for getting under

wa~. 0704:Und,erwayin company with Task!.G,roup 36.·3 (Task Force 10 and Task Force 14. combined} in accordance with: Operation Plan, 1 ... 43, of Commander Task Group 36.3dat,edJune 23, 1943.' Officer! in Tactical Command in U.S.S. SARATOGA. Escorting destroyers assigned to Task Group 36.3 fbI' this operation: U .S.S~ GRIDLEY,·U~S.S. STALIlLEY, U ~S;;S. Cm/JMINGS, U~S.8. CLAXTON, u.8.S. SELFI!/!IDGE"U.S".;S.:·,CIDtVEN ,:U.S.S. CASE, U.S.S. FANNING, U.S.S. C01l1JERSE, U .S.S. DUNLOP. Ship in Condition of Readiness III; I Material Readiness Yol(e. SC and SG. radars in operation. Boilers 1, 3, 5, ",7', Cllt in on main steam 11ne for steaming purposes. Making .. various c.oursesand'~ speeds to conform with

-channel. 0758 All hands to AirDefense1'i:rr' sortie. Set Material Readiness Zebra.

0800 to 1200

.. ':;~/?W.j/~~_1 ··OJH. (. A~,W. MACBEl'if,. Jr. ,

. EIisigri;U~S~N~R.

Ste/iilling as before. 0804 Cut in Boilers 2, 4, 6, 8 on main steam line. Assumed Condi tionof Boiler' Readiness L 09:30 Passed through Bulari Passage,took departure with .Amedee Light· bearing 048.60 (T), distant 4,150 yards. 0934 Secured from Air De1'ense, set Condition' of Readiness II-Sugar, Material Readiness Yol(e, Aircraft Readiness. 9.. 0947 Formed Cruising;Disposition II with .fleet axis 1100 (T) ,fie'et-'course2jOO( T), standard speed 17 . knots, steaming at 20 knots.' 09:53 Commenced zig-zagging in accordance with plan 10-Zebra.· 0958 Changed fleet axis to Ilj;OQ(T). 1011 Commenced Exercise 15 Baker (firing of 5"/38 caliber battery at burst}. 1038 Changed speed to standard speed, 17 knots. 1057 CJ1anged standard speed to 18 knots, steaming at standard speed. 1100 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 2300 .(T). 1104 Comrriencedmaneuvering onvar10us'courses and speeds to conform with movements of U.S.S.SARATOGA for launching and recovery of aircraft. 1130 Resumed fleet course 230Q (T}.1138 Cha.nged fleet course to 2700 (T). 1140 Comrilenced zig-zagging inaccordancewithp:la1Cl. 10-Zebra.

1200 to 1600

·/~7 A.W~ 'MACHEN, Jr. , Ensigii:, U.S~N~R.

Steaming asbefore~ 1200 pqsition: Latitude! 22 0 57' S, longitude 165057. 5'E. 'IJ02Comple-yed exercise 1'5 Baker •. i Ceased fir'ing;' .AIilmuni tion expended: 16 'projectiles 5"/38'ca.J:ib-ercQ!llIllon Mark 31-10,1'61 charges 5fT /38 caliber-' type 112 SPUN 3024, 49 SPDN2868. 1328 Ceased zig;'; zagging , resumed fleetcQurse 2.70 0 " C':rL. IJ33c-Formed c.I'J1isingdisp0si.tionr~Victor. On various courses and speeds to conform wi thmovements of U ,,$.8 .• SAMT.oGA and, mrs VICTORIOUS during drill in maneuvering to rep~J.a..t'r.a..:ti:;aOk.. IJ.50 Completed drill in maneuvering to repel air attack, for,m"e.cl.Q.:ritl.iEling dispo'sition II. Restlrlj.8a,

Approved, ~~

Captain, U.S, Navy Commanding

Ex~mined:

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fleet CO.Ul;'S<:l 2700 (T). 1404·:Comme~IDet'! zig-:-zaggiilg in ac~ftirclallce wi th plan 10~Zebra;.' Ji406.Geased'zig-za.ggi;ng,:,:rt¥stiIiied f1:eet 90urse:2qOo tT).1408 On :variQus ~Gourses and speeds to 6e:ilf6:rlli::witlimovem$nts 0.1' V.S.S. SARATOGA during laun(jh+l1g ;a:qdre~:fovery: of'aric~·af't·'iT456, Charrged fleet Eixis .:to1900 (T). 1500 Completed l'auncning and recoveryo]'-aii'CiraTt, resumed fleet course 2700 (T). 1506 Changed fle.etcour,l:le .to3100 { 'J:'L 15QaResumed zig~zagging in aecoriIance with plan 10-Zebra • 1540 Qha,Jlgl9d flee,t axis to 2400 ( T).

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1600 td 2000 .' . .. '" ..,i '. i" ... ;_. •... •

. ,St,eajJli:qg a~,p~:roJ;'!'t •.. :16,45,cie.a~~dzig~zagglng, .. made various courses i

a,n<i"sll$,eCis t.o,coIl,fQI'm :W:i tbi .. l!l.Q:v_emen:t.s,ofJL~S.S. Bl\RATOGAduring recovery of' air-craft •. ],705 Rl3s1111t<:ld fJ;.E:le.t.~o.urs.e31ef~,T), r?s';IDledz~g"'za~ging :in accordance vnthplan 10-Zebra. '1730 ;Se.cl\lIl~dcf(Bo.m'pCondruiUilld.n';of.l!RaadJ:ness II-Sugar, set Condit'ion II.·Change·a:-fleet.cotirseto270o (T) .~180;SsecUred Be radar. 1740 J)a-rk.~n~d<shipi.,~825'i,.eeased ,zig-zagging, r~sum~d fleet cours~ 2700 (T). 1.?3..0 .QA§.:Q,g§>.Q.:t1~J?t.QO.1lI'S_~t9_320 oJT} •... 1835 ~Re'8ume;dzig-zagging in accordance wi th';plan 10-Zeora with, hase couriS~ 3200 (T) .• " ..• ':

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2000 to 2400 . Steaming,. as before.: . 2000::;P0'8:iti:on;:latltude 220 13.9' S.; longi-

tude 1640 .39 9 E. 2053 Secured BOiler #8,forrepai-r' 10f saf~ty valves. 2125 Cut in Boiler #80n.main st~am"li~e,:)::t~yil:lgcqglrtl.E3t!'id repairs.

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~(~LOVER Captain. U.S. Nav~

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. U~ i3;.a:.,'J;j~'I'Q(tA',bi::l.ai'ing.,107<:>'.':lTl:"dl.s tant ... 2., 200~yardsi' .. 'Fl e ~t . courcse 3200 (TI, fieet axis 2400 (T), zig~zagging in accordance with plan lO-Zebra, sta·.tJ,dar·d·speed l8knots, steaming' at ; standardTsp~ed.: Offl'cer in Tactical Corninand onU .. S.S. SARATOGA.! All bOi.iJ?lers ontJie:!;,ine for steami:r;tg purposes. Ship,iI:tCondi tieu o:f Readiness; II ,Mel. terialReadines s{ 'Yoke, Boiler Readiness I,Alrc·rai't Readiness 9.. SG ri?-darinoperation.Ship dar~ened. Radar . guard on U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA~ :-'jJ"/Ar7/;;-... , / . /.

'VV.~ rv t'~fo-1A---IZ '. :A. .. vt~'MA(JHEl\f, ,Jr. , . Ensign, U:S.N~R~

0400 to'0800 ;; , '; Steaming as: befo~e. 0547 'All hands 'to GEmera.l ~tiarters for dawn

,st~1!l.Q,~~Q.~,.c",,§~t.c.c.M1'r~,~r,-ia.i"J:i,6adin.e.s.seZebra.,""o,607c.Oli,,-vari0us,,,c0uTses . and speeds tocoIlf.0J:>lD. .'Wi~tA .mQvern~nj;s of 'Q.S.S. SAR1I.TOGA during launching of airdraft. 0628"Resuriied ·t1e'et6ourse 320Q. (T), standard. speed 18 knots. Gommenced ... ;z;:i,g.,. zagging:,-us'iJjlgpxanxO,,:-Zebra;' 0647 S e6ured ·~:r.>c:>m" q:en eral'-Q;uart-ers; s et'Q9j:l:di tion of Readiness>'IIi.;;:sugar,.secure'd frolli',Mc3.t·¢rial·Readin:essZebra,·set .•.. Material Readiness Yoke.L'iglitedsh·ip .•.. 0657 :Se9ured SG and SO radars. 0740 Ceased' zig-zaggi'ng, resUrnj3d base course J200( T) .'

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0800' to 1200: S~eam:ing as before .:.0800::Positfoh':·:~·iati tude 190 43 .• 9':S .;longi

tude 162021'~;5-v'IE~ ··0802'Cbnliilenceo, .. z~g~.~~ggi.Ilg"inaccordance witli plan 10';;'ZebJ:'a~'O~47 Commenced Exer:cise·12':'Ba1d:irilaiit,i..;~-ircraft:Ii1achinegunfir-·

. ingEfttowed'[sle'6vtf)'an:a--Exef-ci:sfe15";;Baker '(5'('/)$ ,~aliber:firj,ngatsurface flares). "09Q3' Ceased zig;';zaggii:ng;resUfued:t-l'eef:course320o ' (T r~ 0910" '.' . OOlllll1eliced zig";zagging in acc6J?dance.w:it.4,p1a.n}Q-;;Ziebra. 09:34 Ceased firing, Exe~cises l2andT5Baker com:p~etecC" .Ainm~Aiti,on eXpended: 48projectil,es, 5 fi / 38 caliber 1l:A Common ;l\(lk .3lflO·;' Z;rcnEirg.es·S fI /3:8caIiberSPDN 2868; . .• . 23 charge s5"/)8 calIber sPDl't)O'64. '09'56 -Cfeased i,fg:':' zagging,',collll'iiElnceQ. m&n,.. euveriIig' on varlousccrursesand speeds to conform ~Vith'mdrvements of U.S.S. SARATOGA durjjng launchi:tiK'aIl<1 recovery of aircraft,.' 1039 Resumed zig-zagging in accoijdance with plan 30-~zebra9J:t ba,se c01,lrs6,J20?(T). 1043 Ce?sed .zig·~;zaggiiig;' '. cOmmenCedmaneuiVering . onvarrous:course's ;and speeds to conform wi tll movements ofU~§.S. !SJ\.R:t~TOq.AQ.ul'ing .1aQ.nching and r,ec.overy of aircraft. 1057 Resume,d zig"zaggillg, usiAg' 32lan )Q-Zebra with bas'e course 3200 (T) 0 , ... -- " , " '/1, n, ,1: / '. .

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..•..... ; ..... IJ~te~itllg aspetOl',e. l200.l'osition:.la~itud;e 190• 14.:'25' So; longi,;;, tU<119; :I.9l °4g .• 5':&.13J7.iC,easi9d,zig~zagging, madevario,uscoursesand speeds t.ocontorm Wi.th .. mo.v:emen:ts o.fj.TI .• $ .• S. :8.ARATOGAdilrihg.la~nchi:tlgand recovery of aircrafti. 1408 Resumed z~g-zagging, using :flan 30-Ze.bra, with base course 3200 '(T}, steaming atstalida,t'dsp'e'ed,1'8' knots. ~ .. , ... : .·C,". . .•...•. '. .

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DEPARTMENT Of VETERANS AffAIRS los Angeles Regional Office

11000 Wilshire Boulevard Appeals Team - PO lBox 24008

los Angeles CA 90024

November 15, 2006

Modern Military Branch Natioal Archives ' 8601 Adelphi Rd. College Park, MD 20740

SUBJ: Request for Copies of Ships Deck Log.

What We need:

In Reply Refer To: 344/216/js CI~im Number: C 28-027-807

We have received a claim for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and we need your agency to provide copies of the deck logs for the ship and period specified.

Identification Data:

Veteran's Name: VA Claim (\lumber Social Security #: Branch of Service Service Number

Stressor Information:

Ship Time Period

Tohma, Leonard T. 28-027-807 576-50-3571 Navy B91 1066

USS Ranger (CVA-61) 04/16/1970 to 05/14/1970

Thank you for your prompt assistance.

Sincerely yours,

Michele Kwok Veterans Service Center Manager

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·:~:M~u~f~~~·-£.:~,~~Y~6~f.~·~'j~~.~~:r~{;, ?%;~~i~~~.~!~~~i~;i~~~~~I~~:'~~~k;:~~~. 3~- •. ' . l75() Darkened ship .; seour.ed from' Cbndi tiono f Readiness II';'Sugar, set Con;., dition.:II.,llZSOGutin SG-Iradar. :r~55 .Ceased,;-Z1g-zaggirig, resumed fleet·· course:320,0 (T.}', •. 1800 ~Chan,ged:fleeticotir.se tq 2801) '( T} •.. Cut in $G radar II. l805·R~sumedzig-zagging in accordance wi thplan 30-Zebra, :with base· course Gl800 t'T), st.eamingat.standard.speed,18-knots.1830Secured SC radar. 1925 Ceased zig::"zagging,resumed base'. course 28do (.T) ~-19JO Changed fleet course to 3500 (:TJ .1935 Resunledzig-zagging,usingPlan 3'0-Zebra, with bas6course3809, .( T). ': .:>l;-IT ;j?! .. -:

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· OO?O ..• ~o. o~ogride~W~;·'nf·C6~p~P.Y! -~~~_li'taSk_-~~ouR./)'k:3 'i:iii~-a:ccor>~iiii? e ,'-~\Tith;- 90~:--: • mand!9r, T!-3-l3k (j.;r·o]]'P.:J6 .1',oper~ti9n: 9rq.I3:~<1~lj;3 d,Eit.e.a June:2J;;-: 1:943, ~~n:cru~s~ng · .aisP?sfti9n(?~rthi~shiprin::st~t,~ori)O~Q;With~. f1e,ef~uige:,:Jih~ tJ'~s:;s'~. :S~T()GA: . bear~ng .:102 .JTJ , .. _d~stant.2 ,20.0.,yards •. F1~et .. co1;lrs~, 3.50 .•. (.TJyf-leet' ax~s;·. .' 2aQo" (T), : z'ig;"zaggingin.accor_danc.e .witliPlan -.,3 O"'Zebra', ·sta:ndard· speed· 18 knots, i steaming at standard speed. Officer'in:TacticalCoillm:and on U~S.S.S.ARATOGA. : ... , All boilers on -the line- for-steaming, -purpo?es.·· Ship'-in Condition of ' Readiness. II, -MateriaT·ReadinessYoke, Boiler Readiness I,' • Aircraft Readine ss9. SG radar in operation/radar' guard in:, UiS.S~-INDIAN4; '. Ship; darkened; ,0248 Surface cohltlact onSG-Iradaron tmidentified ship bearing 1050 (T), distant 13~000,yardso . -0255 'Radari contact identffiedasU.S.S-.qnmrlARONo·

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. ·:·:·stefu4.i.ngn:ts·'before~~O'~oo Posi·tion·:"'i'~~itJde 160 58.4. v S.; ,longitude 1600 -J4':E;;·-mtIl2Cha.ngedflee.t'axis to· '150 0 ' ('T). - '0901 EMS VICTORIOUS assumed ..

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keep' station"Oh.U .S:~S:SjffiAT6GA __ d41'~J:lg'J~\lncg~ng ~nCli'e99yery pf aj,rcraft. .. . ... ,.. ., ····';'·=~~!i~(' ' ,>" __ J, .. _ .. " . . l_<o",

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161;.°, ,94 :~~";E,.:;}L~:33Res1iinect __ z~g~Z~ggi~g;}11.~? c:Qr;daIlC;~::.wit~~P1~_30~zeb:a ? with base cours(315,O.o (T:). _ .J;2JQ .;C.ornme_n,cEl~:ExercJ;]!ll:es ,.l2tl1.A.mach~ne .. gun -fJ;r~ng .. at·

. to:w.~cr~il.e·eV~X'a~4,A5 'r5.'~f3$. cfl1· . .1b.~r,:batt.~rY.f'iring,.,.i:1:t .. sur:f.aqJL_f1ares .). ·1330 .. t Ceased~f~riAg,) .. e_~E?~cisEl,s +2 ~a:n.9,L15'c,9inp1:¢:ted ... .Aintnunition: ,e:i!:p611ded:: : 12 proj ec- ;' t '1 t:fI/3 d ,. I' b .' A A . . llll;.c' 31' 10' 12 h . "5"/3 6 ' lib' . 6 SPDN J._~S..lt ;,o,9.a' .l. .. ,er:".,,».J::()ll\lllQn.:~'OA •. ~ .. ). , ,:,carges: ..... _ ,o,ca .. er--:-.,,",o . , ....• 28'68 and 4'BPDN 3034;'111car:tridges 40 ;IvnVlA~A.'Mk IL service,l67cartridges ' 20IIilM '-;;';'5 5~'trac er7i;il12':R-~]l!o'" '1400'Ceased'zJ:g:;;;zaggiri-g;"'''cbmmenced:maiieuveriilg .' on various courses an.a speeds to conform . with movements"of;Ifl\1fS"VICTORIOUS during lannching and recovery of aircraft. Ilf53ChangedfJ::e'etcourset6 '.000°

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,to :COllfO:i:'ii(willh'moYements;o'l'. U~S.S.'SARI:\TOGA.:durhrgtre~-qYerY'-Of-,aircra:f1i~' .' .. 'l7-30.'Secured, +,romC6na:i"tibll'of-(Re~di*e'i:f$- lI;o;SugarT--set"ConditiOliI+~' .•.. , Cut Tli . .

.,g,G ... I ;aild-:SG-II·'radars.' : Darkened- ship';,- .l1737'Res\lI1led'~'zl"g'-=-'zaggiIi€f in . accordance'. -' .,.with ___ Pian:t39.c7~~b,~E!L~;i.:tli~.b§,seA~91J,.:r,se,,~J5,9=trr1:~.c-,~1.z55J,.q_ease,d,.,zig~,zagg,ing".,'resul:n.ed.

, basecciiir~_E3J3?~.<,'+'t~·1~q9 Changed..fleetcours6, to:nOO(T). 1805 Resumed zig-zagging.' in' a'c'cbrdance·with Plan 30-Zebra .wi:th base courSe 3300 (T). 1810. SecuredSCradar,;'1925,C'eased:zi,g-zagging-~:re,$um~q.:_ fleet' courseJ300 (Tta" 1930'~Changed fleet c6u~s'e:;to 3050 ( T);-l935:I;test.liAe.a.\:zig;;,;,zagging in accordance with Plan 30-Zebra with base course 3059 .. -t-Th~:'.'·:·':·'·-·; _ '::.: ·~·"~,'~tt~~~~'~· ... ....

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. 1-43: datedJune~23 ,. 1943 ,;in'cruising:disposi/t;iqn iI;I:, . ;:th,is.is,hip:in'sta:t;ion. 3060:,. guide'inU .s.:e~.§:®.A'I'9.9:Al:>~at:i41.g0:E7~?';CTt,·c}:ii'fjcini!:2.,p()Q.:~y.a.J;'ds.Fleet '

~~O~St±??50b~~1~'~;~frizT~~~i~atnb6ilici~~a~~~1f~§~~~?§~fg6i;P..r1ii:t'£6rre:!i6n · the lineforsteamingpur.poses ..ShipinGolidition of Readiness II, J~a terial Readiness yoke.~ Boiler Readiness T,Aircraft:Readiness 9~ SG: ra.dar in operation. RadarguardonU.S~S. NORTH CAROLIliI·A~ .. Ship darkened •. standard speed 18 knots, steami'!ll~ t standard:spee4. ·-: __ i~'A -7 '

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'.. .; : '. SteamiflgasbeforEi. ,.0552;Ailhands·tq>· Geher/il:Q.uartersifor dawn . stand-tpo. " B e.oul';'e.d ... from·· Ml:iteri~1.)~ead:tn~ss·.Y0k e',' ·set~JIateri~(;n·.;Reiadin\9s s Ze bra~ 0555 Cutin. SGrad,ai: ... ; .. ,Ceas?d.z:tg+zae;giflg.,'r.€lI:l$$dJJSoS.EL.couTse:3050 tTl ~.. '. 0600 'C'liaiigE3'ci;'fI ~'etc()urse.t·0:t5 ().~ •.. ' T.T)o· '0 6b5:c6mm~ncEldzig: zaggfng~ 'using . Plan'30"-Zebra,c'wLth:hasecQurse li50() tTJ ~ . 0615 GeasEld. zig ... za~ging, oommenced maneuvering· .. ·on·'Various··~courses.·;an!dspeeds·tocon:roTlll.witli.tn.ovemEmts·of u~·s .. ·S.'·'· S.ARATOGA <and ·.H~M~S. • VIC Toin6us .duringlaUhChiii!§:<Of .:a.fr.cr·aft,~.:,.0623.Resumed~ zig-zagging usingPlan30...,Zebra.witli :bas·e:::CtoUrse:J:5.00 (T). 064 7 Sighted uhf.dentified·shipOhhorizonbearfng3~OO TT) ··later identifiedc as··U.S'o$.·Iv1cCALL/ 0652 Secured frolllGeneralQ,uarter.s ,set'conditi'6n:~6fReadiness .TI ... Sugar, . secured. from Material'Readiness Zebra,sEitMaterial'Readiness Yoke. Lighted ship. 0?06Sighteaunidenti.fiedshipbe,aring·1030(T);(j.fstant 22,970 yards. 0715 Unidentified ship' bearing 1030 (T)identi.fi:edas .U.S.S. DYSON. Rendezvous' effectedwithU~S.;'3.:McCALL AND.U.S.S •. DYSON, ships O'rdered to take stations in screen. ··0715 Destroyers inscreenbbmmericed' leavlngstations in rotati'on to come· alongsideU.S"S. 'CTIVJ])JI.ARONfor fuellngb'p:er€{tions.·.'~0721Ceased zigzagging; 'resumed base course 150°. (T} •• 0730:Coinm'ence,d making varmuus courses and speeds . asen"bire formation maneuvered abou,t U;.S.S. CIMI\[ARON·duririgfueling. operations. U.S.S.CIMMARON onfleetc'ourse'150o (,1').. .

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... steanling'a's b61'o1'e·;··.·0800 FbsitldI1:' 1atitrtde ,1.6926.)' s.;.longitu.de 159022·.8'E~ ;.'dS04'Commencedfiring lieavymachine guns for 'test. . 0819 Commen c.ed .. fi:rii1:gti;ght;ma·chin~·jgUIls;f,Or.t;es't·~';;:08,2$·:;Ce~sed 'fir;iri€{~ . 'Test" firing .. . oflllac.biine . gun .bat,~erycCim:pJ;et ~d .·Arr¢lun~ ti;on. expieri~ed: .~5<::€tr.t~i dgefjl+O J(j]J.[, .: ... . A~'A ~ "M}tI ·seri"icer'.180· ca~tridgeK·;20··iJ.VlM;:6'Ot.racei";·:120·''b.blt ~..:.095 5: Commenced"

~N~i~!!~if~i!i;~;;ill~~~O~~$i~Ei~~~&i~i~~;~~n~~~~i.~;t~!~~~GA . . eritlre •. ·;fbrmatibif·ma;nellvered·a15op:t:U~S:.S~·:;CIlVIMAR0N:dU:l'i·ng·:fu~ling:·o'p;era.tiqns. U~S.S~.·CDJl'vIARON.· o'il'basecourse"l500 . (.TY~!··l'b5?·Radar,"contacf'on unidentii'fed . aircraf,tbearing'11i50 TT) ,:d.istarit2():miles~ ..• 1055 )~Ei:dar~!coi1£aci!: ()Il!bearing 11'50' C'T)' id:ahtU'ied.·as·fri:endly' aircraft:. '-it15Rad~r' contact on· aircraft bearirig21,O qi)~ Identified as. friendlyPBt~ '~l " "'.' '.' .

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· i590; 4L'3~~:!e~br, dt;~:f~~:~· in~~~~~e~i~~~~~~~~a;~~~!U~~~;~,::~:0~~~;1 ~s~~~d~O~~itttde k.eep:'_stati.oh.;on.Jl.B.S.S.ARATOG.flana.-H~])Jlks-.L::V:ICTORJ:01JS-:~du;ring··recoverY-.·6f air-·

.• craf't_.:._12Z2.JJ:.S • .s' •. SARATOG:A! ... ahd: .. ~H~M.S.;.v:;rtl-TORIOUS ... compl'e.te'd .. recov.eryof.aircraft, i entire! ,form8:tion resuriled ~nei.lvering abou;tU:.S.S.\ 0IMMARON 'during fue1-' ingop~ratiOIi.:s'.-"1338Go.m~l1ence¢l.mi3:ileuve~ingon'v.arj;bus c;ou'rses-'and; speeds to keep -stationbn-:U~S.S-... :SARATOG.Aa:hd H.MLS.' VICTORIOUS dUTing' launchiIig and recoveryof~airc-raft." ·1426--Launchtng-andrecovery-Of -aitrcraf-p'completed, entire: formation resumed maneuvering about U'.-B ;. S ~'CIIVllVIARGN during fuel ing operations 0 1455 U-.S.B .CIMNlARON completed l'ueliiig-des:troyers.Forined cruising dispositipn lIon· fleet course 1500,:( T) ... ' 'Commenced zig...;z~gging in accordance with P;}an 21-ZEBRF..:with base ,course l.tiOo·(T):-' Bteaming at standard

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. ""-16'b6~-:t'~:::~6-bO"~-'-'::'"::~'-~,'':'''''O:''''''''''' :: .' '. .;".,- L .. :"",.c=:' ..•• ,___ .. ·C]~" ;. <-,>. st~'fuli:lng:as' ;o'e:rbre. 1604' :Ceased zig.,. zagging, commenced maneuvering

· onva-ribus,cou-rSe:SLand::spee.dsto"ikee.p~st-atibn:'bn~'HDvUs.,vrCTORIOUSduring·;· recovery', of air~ra:rt. :'''161.'5 HesurUed-z-ig- zaggin'g'::::tIi 1 liiccQrdance-:with -plan .. 2l':':'-' Zebra on fleet ,pourse1500 (T'h"st.eamihg:_at:,:st!andara, .. ;: speed 18' knots. 1724 . Ceasefrzig ... -zagg~ng,~'·c·omi:irEmced:m~e:uveri:tig on ya,7:'iQ\ls :'cours'es'an:dspeedsto . " .. ke epsta t:ion- oli; U-;-S-;;-S.; B:ARATO(}"A:: during: re~Civery"!b':f 1 ai:r.cr.af.t-.:::; :l7-3-5:-:Resumed: - .zig;";zagging-in-acc-ordance- wit'h'-:rfan-21-Zebra",wftl1'>base course 1500 (T) st.eam-

. . - -- ,. '. """ . ..', . · inK at:~t-ahdard-\speed.1Skrrots~ ;.·1:75'4DarkeIt$<l;"\sJiip·~::·BecurB'd--j'rum::Conditi'6il" , of Re-adines s ·I;I;;';Bugar, . set'-Coild.J:tfi:on:.: TI:.;,:::1:7:5-,5'::Cai!ised::::zi:g;';'-zagging;:::cresUmedf'~':' .. :. fleet·: 'course 'l500 -(T).1756cu:t ;in· SG-I and;,BG;i;IIrEldars. lBOOChan ed .. f1e-et -ccmrse-ttf;:2600tT) ~. '1805,~Resunl~d- i'ig:'::Zlfggi'Jig r ~n'aC'CbrdahCE:f\Vit~ PlEin, 21.;;Zebj;a- vi,ritli'basec:6~se2600 t~l. -J:820'Seotir,~'d:'SC-:iradar~---~:';l925 Cea'sed'-iig-'

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1935 'Resumedzig;"zaggiJig~usiiigPla:n ,;21-Zeb:rli; w~:th base course"3500'(T)~" .

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16000L-5'E~:?050U::S~S~ 'BELFRIDC1E :t>epbrted: SGradEi,'rc(mtac,t· bEiaring'0470 (T), : distant~2-;890Yi;irdi:r~"'U-~S'iS: ·GONVERSEorderedtb!.lea~est.atiOJiin screen and

... ·-i:riv~stiga"l:fe'cbhtact:··-2'05;r:Execut:ed'eiiJ.erge:tic;V';;;sh,i:p"·s;Te;f~'9:qo=.;:-~:C:easedzig;..·'· zagging; carne :t.Cicqurse2600 (T) • ; 2058lU.S;~ S/CONVERSE repbrted unable ito ! :-

mEif!1~i!~!~ii:i!~I~iJ~~i;[i:iif~l~i~~I1~~itg!1~~~;!i~;~~~Uf~~ U .S~S·~NORTH CAROLINA;'U.S ~B. srrANLEY~ Ci)nd :UoS.S.: Cr.AXTON left the !formation . and'pro(fe~deQ::6ri -course OM? '(T)' ~--~hiE;l:-;ship chaiig-e'dstationi!ll ;Cruising '. ~!f~~~m qnI:r to )()15; U 0$:3. )l1lI\ATclMn0"i ... b~ar~ng~1at~); :~ist~~· 2 ,000

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Jill v··· ·,194J(Moptfl)

0000 t~i 04001.,0 :,,' , ~'i:;", '.' 017333 , , ! ; U~derwarincorp.p~~y iW~~:q--'~as~-qo:r()UP:J?·;):tTasf Jj'o:pc e. 14 }ln~ Task.

Force~ 10 :90mp~fl~9:J, ~n accorda4c<?,1{V~ ~g i CpniIl!E;l(lde;r,~ Task, Grpup39.JOperatlon Order 1 ... 43,dat~d J;une;:2J~ 1943.: U~S~::3~NOR~:CAROLINAj 1J.S.S.;DJp.OW,:U.S.S~ CLAXTON,

'\ 1J}S~ S~ STAN.f.,EY: opera till@; i*.<leIi~p"~~!J.j;.:1t,Ji~i~_:gK:~p~~n __ dt~_t~acP;~_d_fromthisfOrmation " J" une .. 30·~ -T943 -;' In! ·ace 0 rd_an~. e '~.!.i?:tl;~g:P.~:tf:l!1;~ ()~9.J.:q ~_:r_ss~Jj .. t'Q,rtll'. !ll,ComThirdFl eat

Secret-De-spatcJ:i·J¢¢5)1. IIi cruising disposition II, :this:ship in station 3075, neetg~ide in II.S..So_SARATOGAbearing03,7-()(T), distant 2,000 yards. Fleet coursaJ50? (T.), fleetaJ;:is-1509(·T},'zig-zaggingi-naccordance with Plan 21-Zebra .•. LOf'ficer in Tacticai Co.rn.m.and-on U.iS.$.-SARATOGA.- All boilers on the line for steaming parposes. Ship in-;Condiilon;of-Read±ness II~ Material ,Readiness Yoke, Boil¢rReadinessI,.-lI.ircra:ftReadiness 9-. SGradar in operation, radar guard on U~S.S. IlifDIANA. qhip darkened. i Standard speed 18 knots, steaming at standard-speed~. ·,.1 r-)· .,

, . -: . :!... ,),~~/ H&..c..4.r-t..l j Vi' l f,

A.·W-.MAGE:EN, ;J"r. , Ensign-;U;.-S;. N.R.' '. I :'

\ -, . I

040d to :0800 " '. ;Steamlng;a's;before~;6.425·CeaseQ -zIg":;zagging,resumed base course

3~()9 (·TcJ~< 0430~"Cli.i:U:ige'd;.fleet course to 0900 (T) 0 0435 Resumed zig-zagging " using- Plan.21-Zeb~a--Wi·th~-base-courlse0900+T).';;044'dS:igh tea green flare on . '1 \ horizon·,; bearing '095° (Th"eNo fur~her--identlf1;cat·i'o\iiPossible. 0533 Cutin ; SC radar. 0548 All hands to Gel1ex~:l.J/,y.&r.:tersfCir.'~daWn: stand-to. Assumed con- I dit;tonof'Ma·terialReadi-ness· Zebra~ 0555 Ceasedzigpzagging; resumed base. course .... / 090 Cl {-Tl.0600·qhangedfleet co~seto1450-(TJh"";~;605._Resumedzig ... zagging .... . \

: . using P1-an~l-ze1?ra;-w~·th-basecou:r:~e 1450 -+T·h-'-: 061?hC'\3as?d zig-zagging, c0rnpJ.enc- \'L' ! edrna:neuver2ngonvar20u·s·-courses i'lnd:speeds to LeyonfD1Dlrl w2th movements ofU; S ~s~ ~\ j SlLBATOGA and H. M.S. VIC'I'ORIOUSdUring::1:aJm;chi-ng~;oT·~:aircraf-t...o625 Resumed zig;;';' . -..::~ zagglng-usi·ng pla:n -21-Zebrawith-"pl.3.se course 1450 . (,T)., 0648 Secured from General Q.uarters, set Con;di-tion of-Read-irress II;;';S1igar;' 'secqr(3d!from-Material Read~Iless Zebra, set- ·Materi;al Read-inessYo~e;. Lightedship~;i07b2 Secured: SG-I'· and SG-II radars. O![140neTBFplane f.!O!!]m-'U';.S:.B.SARAT.OGlt::crash'ed in the water, bearing 1750 (.'1') from-this ship.·' U.S.B;; F.AlifIifINGordered to leave station to pickitp survivors. 0724 Ceased-zi-g-zagging, re'sUui:ed'oa:?e[Qo~se 145·()··tT;)..07!)4R~sumed zig-zagging,using -Plan 21-Zebra ;;l,}':'i\ .' .....

.Approved: ~ j) /

~ . R. O. GLOVER

Captain, U.S, Navy

'/-',;.-/.1.. / .. -y V~/l/C' {~l,.(;A..--r",,~f.

:,c" ,.J .. " :: >'1i'~"2Vi.:])[LACHEN, ;]"1'., --':;-'; ;,f.:,;"Ensigp.-, U o'S'~~\f G'R • .

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N.Nav.48 (Mar. 1929)

WAR IARY AND CONFIDEN IAL LOG

";l.,l -!I!.

Pat!e .L17

'ThUJ:'sda.y'; .'. 1'" (Day) . (Date)

July' ;lekL (n,fonth)

UNITED STATESSH IP IVlASSACHUSETTB C'.;:~:~ :: ,~"l"~"~'.:'ro' .. ,i:.~',

····REMARKS

lZOOto: 1600 .••. ' ., .• Steaming as bei'ore.1200, Pos;i,tion:, latitude 170 :14 .• 0~. S.; . longitude

1:60,0 :3S:.:2', E •. 1213: Resume.d iig;-:z;agging,: iil( ~cc.Qrdlme,e wi thPl8:n;: 21,;.Zebra with ·bas.e .cop.rs~ 215 0 (Ti), steaming at: standard· speed ].8; knots.. 1336 Ceased zig-zagging, comme:ncedman~uv$rilig olfvai'io.uscou·rses an!ispeeds' to controm with movementsof U.S.S. SARATOGA A1-JlJ H.M-.S.VICTORIOUSdurihg·launchingruid recovery of aircraft. 1426 Rfi3.stlllled zig-zaggj"ngaccorcU.ng to Plan 21-~ebra with base cO,urse :2:L59 (T).1426 Cea~ed zig-zl3,gging, ch,anged fleet ,course to 275 0 (T) •

. 1430 ,Resumec1 zig-~Cl.ggj,ng.iil ac(}ordaIl.c~ w.ith Plan 21-Zebra: with base course 275 0 tT), st43amingai!..standard SP43ed, lS1mb:ts.. 1440 Cea'sed zig .. zagging, rel1lainet:l.9n zig~zag cQurse' 2250 (T). Changed fleet axis to 200 0 (T), with fleet gqide in, U.S.B.SARATOGA now. bearing.OS.7° (?:,J, distant 2,000 yards. 1442 Resumed zig-zagging, using Plan 21",4.eb.r.a wit,p..base course 275°'(T). 1445 All hands. to Mr Defense for drill. 1500 C.eased zig':"zagg~ng,resumed base course 275 0 (TJ-1501 Formed cruising disposition I.,.Victor, cominenced exercises at VJ.\1iICII. courses and spee.ds in maneuvering to .. r.ep.el simulated air attack. 1525 Secured from Air Defense, set Condition,of Readiness II-Sugar. 1527 Ceased exer~ises in maneuvering to repel simulated air attack, fo.rmed cruising disposition II. Fleet course 215 0 ( '1'), fleet axis 2000 (T). 1537 Resumed zig-zagging in accordancewi th Pla'li 2'1-Zebra, with base ccillrse275° (Tl, steaming at standard speed, IS knots.,·::1..54J:·, Ceased zig~zagging, commenced maneuvering on various courses and.spe.eds .. to ke.epcstation .. on. U.S~S.SARATOGA and·H~M.S. VICTORIOUS during launching and recovery.ofa,ircraft. 1559 Resumed, zig-i'::?;aggilJ,:g.in accardanc(3 w.i th Plan 21-Zebra, with base course:2?5() 'J:eL.s~e§Ini;n,g;}?,tstandard speed, IS knots.

7 ,: f~'\

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'>'A~ :. 1[1[~, rVT.ACHEN, Jr., .. ':'~i1.::I~gg,JJ .:S.N.~.

1600 to 2000 "'. . Steaming· as before. 'li719··Ceased z:iil5;;;.~zaggigg,cQ~enGeg,maneuver:illg

on various courses and speeds tOCQrt~Q,J;'l!l~iJ;fJ,_:tll.0~ve.frle1:l,:ts of U.S .S. SARATOGA . during recovery ofaircraf·t. 1735 Resumed zig-zagging, using Plan 2'1':'Zebra, base. course 275 0 (T) ,steamingat: stan'da'rd>spe'ed'i'lS kl.'l.9ts..1755 Ceased zigzagging, resumed. base course 275 0 (T) .•. 1758 Da·±'kened ship. Secured from Condi ti on of Readiness II-Sugar, setCo.ng,i:t..j.Q!l::;J;I: .• ~C1it·,in SG-Iand SG-II radars. 1800 Changed fle~t course to 245.0 ( T}. lS05 Resumed zig-zagging; Bsing Plan 21-Zebra. 1840 Radar contact reported""onsC'radar,bearing 3040 (T), distant 10,000 yards. ];.843 SG radar contactreported"'olli 'objec;t bearing 2560 (T), distant Smiles. 1846 Air Defense unabletosigJit,·'targets on bearings 3040 (T) and 256° (T), bo~hradar contacts assumed to 'be cloud:formatious.

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4. W. MACHEN ,Jr. , EnsIg,l;r,U ~S]~N.R.

2000 to!~4dO " , : Steamingas:be~ore. : 2000Pos;ition::I;at'i"t;ude ISo 03.9.' S.; . longitude

1590 07~9t:E~ ,2025~Cea:s·edizig;.;;za:ggin:g;fesum.edfl'eet·cOu:i:;'se· 245 0 (T). 2030 Changed ifleet course ·t·o025° (T); .2035:aesum.ed zig-zaggiJig in ,accordance with Plan 21~Z'ebrao r l (-':"1 _/'

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Appro .. d, ~~

11.. O. GLOVER Ca~tain, U.S. Navy

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Exanrined:

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A~ W.MACHEN, iJr.·, ~risi~, U.S.N.R •.

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N.Na.V.43 (Msr.1929)

W.AR DI.ARY.Al\fD CONFIDENTIAL LOG

'2~)'!' , (Date)

..... • JUly, 19.ck3. (Month)

ZONE DESCRii?'tIClN -B: REMARKS

, .

0000 to 0400 ;"C'".·" .'. •.. '. ". "'" .' ....

: . Underway in company •. wi th Task .Group 36.3 iJ:l; a,ccordance wi th Comman-der Task'Group '36~~3 Opera-;tion O+:,derl';;;tJ.3 dated, June 23" !l943 , less Task Unit 36.3~9~c6mprisi:iig:U.S.S.iNORT~LcqAROLIl\fA, U.S'.:~.·'DYSOJ:i\c, U.S.S. eLAXTON, U.S.S. S':['JI...NLEY.IjJ.·cruS!'lilingd1:spps1:ti'Q;r:t,II" ::tl).issh~p in station ,3075, guide in U·.S .s·. SARAmQGA bearing 08-'70'{T'),distant- 2,000 yards. F1'eet course 0250 (T}, fleet axis 2000 (T), standard ~peed 18 knots, steaming at standard speed, zigzaggingili accorda;nce with Plan2l;'-'Z~bra. . Officer in Tapti cal. Command on U'.S.S'·'S.ARATOGA.~ll boilers 9ii tree 'Iinefor st~aming pv.rposes. Ship in Condition Cif Readiness II, Material Reaq:inelss YOKe, Boiler Readiness I, Aircraft Reaq.iness 9, SGanaSCradars in qperation; radar guard iIi this ship. Ship . dark~ned. . . . .' ....... " . -) (, /!

. v/ytj !ZtA.&/~;.,-. .. . . .. / .

A, •. TN. M.AC:fIE£if, J r 0 ,

Ensign., U .. S~l\f ~R. - --1 0 " • _ •• '. ." -_. - •

04QOt6 0800 '. .. . . '.. ' . '.. Steaming, as before. ;. 0549AlJi hands to General Q,uarters for dawn

stand-to. -,,<get ,Ma·terialccReadinessZebra.' 0555 Geasee,zlg;;;,zaggirtg, resumed base.c_o!1:rs~ ,.p2;0, (TJ •. Q9.Q9 Changed fleet course ot 090° ( T) • 0605 ResUmed zig-zaggirig"fil' accordance with p]'an 2l-Zebra •. ;Qq12 Cea~E?gzig-zagging, cOn1me-Ape'd'maneuvefiiitj( 6n,'yarf6us'<66urses--ana. '~iREl~gEi,to. ke(3p station on V.S;.S. SARATOGA~ and HoM.S. VICrrORIOU$. d,uririg.:ls,unc:tling ,of iaircraft.0622 Observed plane crash on take-offfromtJ~S.S;;S:ARATOGA;.'U';S~S. FANNING ordered to leave station inscr~en to.picl,c 'up s!irv:i vors... Oq 39 :;o;~.;s,.~. Jr~iliFrj:NG reported picking up three' s'urvi vars of. Pl. aIl€) c;r:'ash:.0632.:Ei€)_Ell~.!39",:z:ilg...;:za.gging, 'lfsiIig Pl'Em . 2l=Zebra. '06j8Ceaf3edzig-za.gg,ing,.co~e!1Qed:1)J,an~u:v:eI-:i.ng on yariuus courses and speeds to conform v\ii'tll mO'Vsllle:hts .C:J;f.'QCiI'J:':i,er.sf iO,urip,g.recovery of aircraft .• 0649 Secured. ,fro,mqeIleral Q.!1al''ter;s; setComiitton bf"Reaa:iii'ess II-Sugar,' secured fromMa t eri 8,1 lJeadine$ s:Z:\3 bra"",se;lj,.tv,i:t;l;t.eri.al R~adiness Yol~e. L.ighted ship. 0654 U.S.S. S~TOGA an.d .:mlIE!.J[IC']:'QI?,IOtJS;c,ompleted recovery of aircraft. 0702 9hanged fleet sPEled t9 19 knb:tl?~ Q7QJ~Qb.angedi:tleetspeed· to 10 knots. This Ship commenced zig-zagging ind'epenaeutl'y·a.t T5"Rnots, maneuvering in sector 1250-245° (T) from U.S.S. CDvIDlIARON,ias;,;U.S;.S. SARATOGApr.epared to take U.S.S. CDilNJARON alongside fOT f1.,leling.op.erations. 0715 U:S~S.DI1'JMil.RON came alongside U.s. S. SARATOGA and commencE';ld fu.~J.i~E?;operationsi •

0800 to 1200.

. ·.·.'OJ· ,.J /2 . ,Ii ! ........ ,o/6.f'Z,~/. f 1/l,;l.</.c-'7-'~ /':

.. ,'c,.A. W.,.MA.CHEN, Jr., Ensign, U.S.N.R.

. . .c$.!i&WIU:p.gc1isPe.fore'vcontinuemg,.indepen,dent.maneuvers in sector 1250 to: 2480 (,T) fr;om U.S .~. CIMIvIA~WN:. 980.0 Posi~io;n: la;ti tud~ 160 12.2' S.; 10ngitude;L60gl;3.5'c'·E. 0,800U;.S.S.'IND,;LANA-assUfned'rada,:r guard. 1003 u.s.s. SARATOGA compl'eted .f'ueling;,·cle~-red·U.S. $.CDllMARQN •. " ··1014 Changed fleet speed to 18k;nots ,changed. course to 125~) ('1'). ,lPl'5 )Go:lmnenced-· maneuyering on various courses and speeds·to·keep, sta·t~ononU-.·S.S;. SARATOGA and H.M • .8. VICTORIOUS duringlau:p.chirigana.'I'ecoveryofa;irc~aft •. 10:35 phanged;fleetspeedto 10 knots. . This ship cOIllI!lencedzigi-zagging ind~pendeht1-yat speed of 15 knots in sector 1250 to·2-450 (T}' i'rom:-U .S.S. CIMII[,1rnON, asffiM.S;. VICTORIOUS prepared to take. U.S.S. CDl!MARONalongsiiie for fu~ling operations. 1051 U.S.S. CllJIMARON commencedfuelingH:.M.S.VICTORIOUS. - ·'1 "1""1 '. ;; ./'.

Approved: M' , ~l~

Examined: :

Captain, U.S. Navy

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I

N.Nav.4S (M .... 1929)

WAR DIARY .AND CONFIDE1~TI1U. LOG

ZONE DESCRIPTION -LL REMARKS

1200 to 1600 - .' StearniP,g as .pefora. 1209 Position; lat~tude 160 35.9' S.; longitude

1600 57 .8' E.141~U.S~S.'"CI:MMARON'and II.M.S~ VICTORIOUS completed fueling opera.tj;ons, •. ],4:24 __ qll~:t:I.ged.tlee:t speed to; 18 knots • "',Changed fleet axis to 1100 (T), .fleetguj;Cl..e:inU.S~S.:S~TOQ.Abearing 3570 (TL, distant 2,000 yards from this ship. 1431 Resumed ata,tion in: Emllising disposition II. 1436 Commenced'zig-zagging, usingPlanl!7-Zebra, with base course 1250 (T), steaming at standard speed, 18 knots. 1442 Ceased zig-zagging, commenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds to keep station on U.S.S. SARATOGA and H.lYL.S. VICTORIOUS during launching and recovery of aircraft. 1506 Changed fleet course to 095 0 (T). Resumed zig-zagging, using Plan 17-Zebra 0

1600 to 2000

1 I~\ '1 .-./ .I f -;"

!/~!t.v' IhtLv"Y'--''7.-v../, A. w. ~J.!ACIIEN, Jr 0, EnsiOO, U.S.N .R.

. . . Steamingl3.s , bElt'Ol;e •. 1603 Oeased zigf'zagging,cgmmenced maneuvering on various courses and speeds to keep station 'on U.S.S. SARATOGA and H.M.S. VICTORIOUSd.uringlaunchfilg and recovery of aircraft. 1730 Resumed zig-zagging, using Plan 17-Zebra. 1730 Cut in SG radar. 1750 Secured from Conditional' Readiness II-Sugar, setC'ondition II. Darkened ship. 1755 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed fleet course 095 0 (T).1800 Changed flee.t 'course to 065 0 (T). 1802 U.S.S. SARATOGA reported unident,ified aircraft bearing 2800 (T), distant 15 miles from the center of the disposition. 1803 Cut in SC radar. 1.804 SC radar reported unable to pick up any target. 1805 Resumed zig .... zagging, using Plan 17-Zebra. 1822 Secured SC radar. 1925 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base course 065 0 (T). 1930 Changed fleet course to 280° (T). 1937 Resumed zig-zagging, using Plan 17-Zebra. /) n j ._/'

2000 to 2400 Steaming as before.

1620 27.1 t E.

Approved: '/~ J. _, (' ~,,~

Captain, U.S. Navy Cornmandtnl!'

. /.~f } /'M. _ / ' V v·4/, rV~i~ i A. W. MACHEN, ,;., EIlsign, U.S.N.R.

2000-Positi on: 18: tl. tude 160 51. 7 Y s. ; longitude

Examined:

,)·n !:' '~! v~~ . /J~rU.4~v.. < . /

A. W. MACHEN, iJr., Ensign, U.S.N.R.

flj~ D. CARLSON

1.'1::- Comman~ff..v.V~.grNe,.yy Navigator .,

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N.Nav • .£8 (Mar. 1929)

WAR DI' lOG

UN I~TEDSTATES SHI P -=)))=![A"""S=S=A=CHU~-S"",E=:-"T,-"T=S,--____ -,-c_c:-"S=a.",t~u:<,-:r=da_y,"-, -~r~:" .,,;;3.::7~''':'''-' ,_" ,_' ~J~ui"'::ly~_. 19111 (Day) "', (Date) (Month)

ZONE DESCRLPTION _-....:1::.:,1:::.;''';''' '....,.- REMARKS

0000 to 0400 , '" 'Underway in company, wi th Task group 3p. 3, in accordance with Comman-

derTa:sk Group'36. 3 Operation Order.,l'-'43,,'dat'¢d June 23, 1943, less Task Unit 36.J~9!,oomprising; U.S.S. NORTH,C.ARO~IN4-,U.S:S. DYSON, U.S.S. CLAXTON; U.S.S. STil,NLEY.ln cruisingdispos;itiou' II,-this ship on sta.tipli~3075, guide in U.S'.S. SARATOGA bearing 357 0 (T), distant2,OOO-yards~ Fleet course 28'0 0 (T), fleet axis 1100 L'.l'), standard speed 1$ knots, steaming at standard speed, zigzagging iJ,1 acoordanoe with Plan 17-Zebr~. Officer in Tactical Co.mmang. on U.S.S.S.AJ:tATOG.i\..All boilers 011 the line for steaming purposes. Ship in Condition of Readine,ss II, Matericil Readi_uess Yoke, Bo.;i.ler Readiness I, Airoraft Readiness 9. SG r:agar'Jnoperation, SC:radarseoured. Radar guard in U.S.S. INDIAl'J.A,.~" ~S, hip darkelJ,ed. ,,0025 Secured BO,iI,er #$ for, ins:eeotion and repair. 010$ Ligh'illed fires under Boiler #$. 0114 Cut in Boiler #$ on main stearn line.

0400 '-to 0$00

j/4JJ;[~i~ ;t A~ W. MACHEN; Jr., Ensign, U.S.N.R.

:",>~~.stearning ,a,s, :before. 0536 Cut in SC radar. 0549 All hands to Geger.I:iJ. .. Q.tlar.ters :t;or ,cl8,W+l s,t,ancl to. set ,Ma.ter'ial.,Readiness Zebra. 0550 Ceased zig-zagging, resumed base,:oourse2$,OO {TL06.00,Cliariged fleet oourse to 140c> ('p.0605 Resumed zig-zagging" fUisingPlan 17~,Zebra., •. 06r5Ceased. zig-zagging, commelloed. r)1aneuv~ring atvariouscotirifesahaslreeas-'to keep station on UJiB.S. SARATOGA dur-ing launohing O.f airc,raft. 0625 Resumed zig-zagging , using Plan 17-Zebra. 0649 Secured fr,om G~neralQ,uarters,set :Coiidrtion of Readiness IISugar, seoured. from Material Readiness Zebra"set'Material Readiness Yoke.

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•• ' A., ';'vv.~]JiACHEN', J/, ,Ens~i@, 'H.S.N. R.

0800 to, 1200 Steaming as before. 0$00 Position: latitude 160. 44.$VS.; longitude

1600 02 f E. , 0$00 RelievedU.S.S. INDIANA of, air· search radarguard~ 0943 U.S.S • .nm;rLAPhoistedbreakdown signa.L b946U.S.SeHDm~AP signalled she had regaineaship control. 1000 Ceased zig';;.;'zaggiligy,cOlm:llenoed maneuvering on various ooursesand speeds to keep station ollcarriers during launching and recovery of aircraft. 1030 Resumed zig-zagging'{using Plan 17-Zebra.

VvO)Uv~~L ~!' A. W.:MAC:E!JlID, JI.,

" Ensign, U.;S.N.R.

1200 to 1600 • ,Stearningasbefore. 1200 PositiO.n: latitude J.r7° 32.3 v S.; longitude

1600 42.2'E. 1200Ceaseq zig-,zaggingjoommencedmaneuvering at various oourses and speeds tokeep"station onD.S.S .S:ARATOGAand H.M.S. 'VICTORIOUS during 1aunchingand re,coveryofiairoraft. 1221 Resumed zig-zagging, using Plan 17-Zebra. 133$ Ceased zig-zagging, commenced maneuvering on variou s courses and' speeds to keep station on U.S.S. Sl-1RATOGA and H.M.S. VICTORIOUS during launching and reoovery of airoraft. 1405 Changed fleet course to' 015 0 (T). 1410 Resumed zig-zagging, using Plan 17-Zebra;. 1545 Ceased zig-zagging, commenoed maneuvering at vari,ousooursesand speeds to keep station on H"M.S. VICTORIOUS during'reoovery ofaircratt. ' ,/ I) 1)-

:S::~;:;. Approved: Examined:

~~ Ca,ptain, U. S, MElolj

Command: " ' _M.'_ .• _-. . .•. -. - ---

EnsigIl , U.$.N.R.

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N.Nav.,48 (Mar. 1929)

WAR DIARY .AND CONFIDEIlI'TTAL LOG

UNITED,STATESSHIP II[[ASSACHUSETTS . Saturday (Day).

3 . July , 19JU. (Date) (Month)

ZONE DESORIPTION -11 , REMARKS

il:600 to 2000" ... ' Steaming as before. '160.5 Resumed zig-z~gging~ using Plan 17-Zebra.

171$ 'Cea,.sedzig':"zagging, commenced'llian,euvering on various courses and speeds to keep 'station on U.S.S. SARATOGA during recovery of aircraft •. 1729 Resumed . base,cou'l'se015° (T). 1730 Cut iii SG radars. 1731 Changed fleet course to 275 0

{T}. Resuri:J.ed zig-zaggihg,usiIig Plan 1?-Zebra.1751 Secured from Condition of Readiness II;"Sugar, set Condition II. Darkened ship. 1$25 Ceased zig-zagging~ resumed base course 275 0 (T). 1$30 Changed fleet course to 255 0 (Tl. 1$35 Resumed zig-zagging, using Plan 17-Zebra. . L.' I~" /) j ) ,-I

v·~ . . /l~/::k.- / A. Vi. lIIlACHEN, Jrr., Ensign, U.S.N.R.

2000 to 2400 . Steaming as before. 2000 Po'sition:

1600 4$.5 v E. 2025 Ceased zig.., zagging , resumed Changed fleet course to 315 0 (T). 2035 Resumed Zebra.

Approved: ,~ j) /' ~i~


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Examined:·

latitude 170 17.8' S.; longitude base course 255 0 (,T). 2030 zig- zaggi'ng, using Plan 17-

~t)Jt~C/L\1 A. TN. lVIACHEN, Jr., Ensign, U.S.N.R.

8B~ D. CARLSON

Lt. C0mmcm~.8JIi"'.M!v@ato~lav;y Navigator

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N.Nav.48 . (Mar. ~929) .

W.ARDIARY ANDCONFIDEN~IA:L,~OG

UNITE:DSTATES:.SHle,£!M~.Il..S9.!S;gAg;Cw}m£· g,SEla." ~L--I----..:...:.""~.l.J+t!.~'-"'-~ml;;:;;~-"-'-'---'7~IfI--, .>, -;', "~. !<'!; ,'. '.~: .': •

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ROOa .. to 0400..._'..'.':; ••..... ;:"""~~'~"'."""f'",·" . ". . ." . i',. : ." " UJjl.derway inc9mpa.n;tyyithiaslc~:qroqp )6.31I3ssTl'i·sl~ U;~i't36;)'. 9, .

in :8Ci c,or:dance :wi~t'h;C,omrilancler :'iTask:: 'Gre up; a();~: 3' ()pel'a pion ij Ordl3+'~i1!;.'{4.J;'da;t ~d ,June ·23i J1943'~ diJ:'¢I'U:is~n8 disposit~J!JtII; ~Jn; ~s~ati9n '3975 ,\~leet';'~ui:d~ ,ip.U.S .s. S,ARATOQA -b€)aring'J57 ',{T)',d:istan t'2ij'000r"Yards .'~FHiet·:, cqur~e':3.1:5 0' ,tT},fleet axis,~lldq jeT) standa,.rdsp eedT8jkridts,s teani:ing at· standard'spe;e~;' . zig.;. zagging in accerdance.:withPlap: 17-ZebIla. Offic!erin Taqtical Command: in U.S.S. SlffiATOq.-A. 'Allboilersont11el'iIiefor steaming pUrposes. Ship in' Corid'i tfon 0:(' Readiness II ; ,Ma teIlial ReadinesS Yoke, . Bpil'er Readiness ]I " Aircraft Readine ss 9 ?SC and BG radars'in eperation •. Aii' s;eai'ch radiarguard on this ship. S111p darkened~ "" ... ' .... ;/J. '.11' ..... () jJ

: .k~!/t~~!:+-; .L .. A.! ~l;~ .. l\1Ag.~.,Jr.,

~s i:gn" U~!?,,!l'if.];{ •. . i i ! ... _"._._,_

Of dOt6'0800 '. . .. . . ;. . l- , .. ,;. .., .. r...... . . ... L .,. " .... ", __ .". . ......... ,.. ., ;;." .. '.' .. , .' '. .'

'. . •.... S~eam:Lngas be,fore.' . 0455Geasedz~g~za,gg~:p.g,:l'es1,UTled base course 315,° ('r)" . 0'500-'Changed':rl!eet-c:otirsei~:t'0 095P{ T}.: 0805 Resumed zig-zagging, usi'ng)Plan:··17-Zebral.,.'0551'JI:11:hanids',to'GemeralQ,u8rters"fdrdawn sta:nd-to. Set Ma.P€1r~a,;t..R'e,ag:i,I1.~S13,~eJ:>;ra. 06~2 Ceased zig- zagging, oommenced maneuvering on various courses. and speeds to keep. station onV.;S.S. S~'l'ClG:A. andH.M.S. VICTORJ9VS' dTir'in;gla.-unqhJli'g'of>ciI,i? c'r~~X: '::~975,??,!R~,s:gni:e4 ,zig~zagging, using Plan 17-Zebra~ 0645 :Ceasedz1g:':zagg~:ng~ Cl1Ci:t1.g('3,q_f.l'?,!?;E;,99urse·"t'o'T05° tTl .06$1 S ecur ed,_fIlc:>rn(}e.n:eJ:'!:l:I.,Q.1l.9J't,e;r.~'h ,set--Condttl'orr' or-Readlp.e ssII-Sugar , secured from Ma"(je:t'ial Re:a{i:i::r:!$s.sr;Z;ElQ~§". J3et.MatEl;ria,:L __ Readine~s'Yoke. 0657 U.S.S. CIIVllVIARbNc()l!JlllencleCi :r!,l,~:L.tl1g,.QP.~I'fl::t J, ons" t .. ajrj,JJ,g. ,along?!i <ieih ' .. 'Nita tion destroyers of the screen. U.$.S .. ~Q,I:r~Q.J,\fo* .cQ1l.rsEl.105..9,'(~k, f's'jjeamingat 8 knots. This s11ip '6r'dere;4t().'~C.~.:i,lJdElPElIJ<iEln;t.ly~ina~.c; .. iA.,tor,ward starboard quadran t relati-ge to ba,se.c.9tlI'se,C):f 1:r~S.$~._GPl!.@~..oN;r . 0706 "C6i1ifJfefiifeid' making variolis courses to patrol. a,sl3igned ,se.ctor Cl.t:u'ing fuelingoper,at.ions";"'<1 .'.

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0800 to 1200 . __ . _ __, _ .;: , ... ,-... ;.:.::::~-- ,::~.;2::'i'i; __ ~, ' . [email protected],lg ~s. befpre_.:. ~800 ,Bosition :.' 1ati tude 160 34' S.;

159.°1$.': E., 10AQ. '[J1,S .8_0 CIMM.lffiON, :changed .. bas.e ,course .'to 1109 (T).

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120Qto 1600, .. ........ "'1 •

A. w •. iUY.lACHENJ;. Jil?, _" .... Ensign:vU~S.N, •. R •

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longitude'

. i .... : .St,e.amingc.as .. befor.e.:1200Position: latitude~60l~1.9' So; longitude 159m,5o.i4:' )E.;1507'i.secur,e~Boiteri#7 .,forrepairs.·I549ThS .. S·"CIMMARON,complet';;

ed tuaUng< destro;cer.s. in soreen;· ••••• ~1:.&/

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6 ' :., -~- .~, ~.! 1 00to!2000··, ,;, . 'I' .' ,

...... ',l St~aminga·s·be;f;'o.re ... ,·160l·'Formedcruisiner-dispo'sit1'orr II, ·thiis in station·;3Q75,"·f'leet'guidein LU'.S.S.BAftATOGA···bear:ilug' 3570 -fTc);: Fle.e't·(fottrse 110 ° . {T r, .. fl.eet:a.t:t§. :J.,:J.,Q()(i':l? ),it!3.Wning,.,a:t,.ft.:l;,£3,IlQ.§':M >"§p,e~d;.).,f.LK,no,t s,.; .' ,.+;pCi8 C' a.ommen cea:i~g::;'zagging;--iis2iigPlari 17~Zeo:ra. 1722C~ased:<,~~.¥-7;Z,~.gg~l1g, c()1lIITl~n(red maneuve.r~ng en various courses and speeds tS:L.k.Elep,s,t!:l1i,~pl1~pn.}I.$,.)3,. is.AR.ATO!}A·and H.M.S. VICTORIOUS during recovery of aircraft'~ . 1730 SecuredSC; radar, cuji J.1.L

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Approved:

R.O. GLOVER Captain, . U.' s. Navy

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EX!Lnllned:

D. CARLSON Lt. Cemmarm€-ri'f·,W!'t1fda~q/l:vy

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