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THE VOYAGES OF USS BURTON ISLAND 1948
(Maps prepared using Journey Plotter, developed by Maikel. The Plots can only be approximate. They are made by joining-up positions on successive days, and sometimes positions are not given. There will therefore be occasions when the ship appears to have travelled overland)
LOGS FOR JANUARY 1948
LOG BOOK of the USS BURTON ISLAND AG-88
commanded by
COMMANDER EDWIN A. McDONALD USN
Attached to Task Force Thirty-Nine, Service Squadron One, Service Force, Pacific
Commencing 0000, Thursday, 1 January, 1948
at sea, operating in Antarctica
and ending 2400, Saturday, 31 January, 1948
at sea, operating in Antarctica
List of Officers [name, rank, primary duties], January 1948
E. A. McDONALD, CDR, Commanding
F. L. DAWLEY, LCDR, Executive Officer
R. A. MIDDLETON, LCDR DC, Dental Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, First Lieutenant, Gunnery Officer
L. C. KNOWLES, LT, Engineering Officer
R. J. LONG, LT, Aviator
H. M. JAMES, LT, Navigator
H. GLENZER, LTJG, Aviator
J. P. HOPKINS, LTJG, Communication Officer
R. J. SADLER, LTJG, TAD, UDT
L. O. SMITH, LTJG, TAD, UDT
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJG, Medical Officer
A. F. FERGUSON, ENS, Assistant Engineering Officer
J. W. FITZPATRICK, ENS SC, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, Assistant Communication Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, CHBOSN, Assistant First Lieutenant
R. W. LAYTON, CHELEC, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, CHMACH, Damage Contol, “E” Division Officer
[List of Navy rank abbreviations]
[Blank]
1 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.986, Long 95.057
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Haswell Island to Shackleton Ice Shelf on base course 090°T, pgc, 185° psc, 166° pstgc with main generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line, making 110 rpm, 14.1 knots. 0337: Making preparations to anchor.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before. 0405: Steering various courses and speeds approaching anchorage. 0408: Anchored off Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica. Position 66°13’02”S, 95°17’E, in 43 fathoms of water with 115 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on base course 090°T, pgc, 185° psc, 166° pstgc, with main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line, making 14 knots at 110 rpm. 0337: Making preparations to anchor.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before. 04.05: Steering various courses and speeds approaching the anchorage. 0408: Anchored off Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica, position: 95°17’E; 66°13’02”S, in 43 fathoms of water with 115 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Sand and mud bottom. 0415: Secured all main engines.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: none. 0900: Received reports of magazine temperatures and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. 1009: Helicopter left the ship with LTJG GLENZER as pilot and two passengers. 1122: Helicopter returned aboard.
1200 to 1600:
1210: Helicopter HO3S is airborne. 1340: Helicopter on deck, having made reconnaissance over Shackleton Ice Shelf.
1600 to 1800:
Anchored as before.
1800 to 2000:
1834: Helicopter airborne en route to station 6, LTJG GLENZER as pilot, LTJG THOMAS [not mentioned in list of officers] and R. S. TAYLOR, CQM, as survey party. 1850: Disembarked survey party (ENS WERLEIN, and Mr R. C. HALL) to an uncharted island.
2000 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
2 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.986, Long 95.057
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in a small bay on Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica, in 45 fathoms of water with 115 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. 0016: “George Three”, HO3S helicopter from the USS EDISTO is on the deck. 0216: G-3 is airborne en route to Gillies Island. 0345: G-3 is on the deck, having reached B-2 and returned.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0920: Sighted USS EDISTO (AG-89), bearing 278°T, distance 17 miles. 1041: The Commanding Officers of USS EDISTO called officially on CTF-39 [Commander Task Force 39] and the Commanding Officer. 1107: USS EDISTO anchored off Shackleton Ice Shelf, bearing 030°T, distance 360 yards. Made daily inspections of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1255: Helicopter left ship with LT TRACY as pilot. 1310: USS EDISTO underway. 1400: Shore party left for the island. 1502: Placed main generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1518: Helicopter from USS EDISTO landed to fuel. 1534: Helicopter took off to return to EDISTO. 1538: Helicopter on flight deck with LTJG GLENZER as pilot.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
3 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.986, Long 95.057
0000 to 0400:
Anchored off Shackleton Ice Shelf in forty-three fathoms of water with 115 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Main generators 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on 15-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 t0 2400:
Anchored as before.
4 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.986, Long 95.057
0000 to 0400:
Anchored off Shackleton Ice Shelf in forty-three fathoms of water, mud and sand bottom, with 115 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal. 0900: Held divine services.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
5 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.986, Long 95.057
0000 to 0400:
Anchored off Shackleton Ice Shelf in forty-three fathoms of water with 115 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Main generators 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on 15-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: Exercised at general quarters. 0914: Secured from general quarters.
1200 to 2000:
Anchored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2340: Making preparations to get underway. 2345: Commenced heaving into short stay. 2350: Put generators 3 and 4 on the line on pilot house control.
6 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.56, Long 95.38
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in 43 fathoms of water off the western edge of Shackleton Ice Shelf with 115 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Heaving in on anchor preparatory to getting underway. 0006: Underway on course 358°T and pgc, 080° pstgc and psc, en route to Rendezvous Point with USS EDISTO at northern edge of Shackleton Ice Shelf. Making standard speed of 10 knots.
0400 to 0800:
0726: Sighted USS EDISTO bearing 245°T, distance 8 miles.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0820: USS EDISTO took station astern at
approximately 800 yards. 1019: All engines stopped. Lying to, to take Mr G. R. KRAUSE and Mr E. L. MERRIT, hydrographic representatives, aboard. Placed numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion. 1039: Maneuvering various courses and speeds through the ice pack to Bunger Oasis [Burger’s Oasis in log-book].
1200 to 1600:
1331: Lying to in heavy pack ice waiting for return of the helicopter from USS EDISTO. 1353: Placed all main generators on 15-minutes standby. 1435: Placed generators 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line with pilot house control. 1518: Gyro reported out of order. 1545: Underway following USS EDISTO out of the ice pack.
1600 to 1800:
Working heavy pack to gain clear water. 1609: USS EDISTO in heavy pack making no headway; lying to. 1635: Detouring around iceberg to open water. 1650: Breaking lead in to USS EDISTO. 1708: Took generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 off the line. 1714: Took station 500 yards astern of USS EDISTO. Standard speed 10 knots (76 rpm). Working to south.
1800 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Put numbers 3 and 4 main generators on propulsion. 2124: Put numbers 1 and 2 main generators on propulsion. 2127: Entering heavy ice pack and steering various courses and speeds to reach open water at approximately 15 miles.
7 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -63.58, Long 97.70 [at 2000 hours]
0000 to 0400:
Underway on various courses and speeds through heavy ice pack. Main generators 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are on the line. USS EDISTO is approximately 2000 yards astern. 0212: All engines stopped and generators 1 and 2 are off the line. USS EDISTO is taking the lead.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before working close to heavy pack ice and making good about two knots northward, searching for open water.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1052: Cleared ice pack and steering course 060°T, speed 14.1 knots at 110 rpm. 1117: Changed course to 070°T, pgc, 143° psc, 154° pssc. 1129: Changed course to 080°T, pgc, 154° psc, 166° pssc.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Relieved USS EDISTO of guide duty. EDISTO took station approximately 800 yards astern. 1205: Steering various courses and speeds skirting ice pack.
1600 to 1800:
1600: Changed course to 080°T and gyro, 162° pstgc and 159° psc.
1800 to 2000:
1832: Changed course to 090°T and pgc, 170° psc, 175° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
* The meaning of the 28 instances of ‘pssc’, from here until the end of June, is unclear. Per standard compass is psc, per gyro compass is pgc and per steering compass is pstgc.
8 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -63.68, Long 102.41
0000 to 0400:
Underway to Bunger Oasis, Antarctica, steering various courses and speeds, skirting ice pack, with numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion. Making standard speed of 14.1 knots at 110 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0430: Changed course to 100°T and gyro, 180° psc and 181° pstgc. 0452: Changed course to 180°T and gyro, 236° psc and 230° pstgc. 0507: Placed generators 1 and 2 on the line. 0516: All engines stopped. 0520: Took all main generators off the line and placed them on 30-minutes standby.
0800 to 1200:
Lying to as before. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. 0900: Exercised at General Quarters. 0920: Secured from General Quarters.
1200 to 1600:
1313: Making preparations to get underway. 1327: Underway on base course of 180°T, pgc, 234° psc. Main generators 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for main propulsion at 110 rpm. 1434: Launched helicopter with LT LONG as pilot, CDR G. L. KETCHUM and LT JAMES as passengers. 1516: Helicopter returned aboard.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
1846: All engines stopped while fresh water line to number 5 generator is repaired. 1917: Helicopter is airborne with LTJG GLENZER as pilot and LCDR DAWLEY and TEST W. E., CAMM, as passengers. 1927: All 6 generators back on the line. 1944: All engines ahead, standard speed at 100 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
Ship is making good at about two knots in heavy, close pack ice. 2039: Stopped. Helicopter lost on radar and radio. 2045: Commenced firing 5” .38 caliber star and anti-aircraft shells for helicopter to home in on. 2147: Sighted helicopter bearing 202°T, at 12 miles. 2150: Secured main battery. Rounds expended: 5 star, 3 MGM. 2205: Helicopter landed on deck. 2216: All engines ahead standard.
9 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.01, Long 105.26
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route to Bunger Oasis on base course 180°T, pgc, 228° pssc with all main generators for main propulsion at 110 rpm. 0055: Changed course to 000°T to leave ice pack.
0400 to 0800:
0544: Ship encountered open water and changed course to 090°T. Took numbers 1 and 2 Main generators off the line. 0638: Steering various courses skirting the ice pack. 0645: Casualty to number 5 main generator. Stopped all engines. Placed numbers 1 and 2 main generators on propulsion, and numbers 5 and 6 off propulsion.
0800 to 1200:
Ship is at standard speed of 14.1 knots at 110 rpm, and steering various courses to skirt ice pack. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
Skirting ice pack eastward on base course 090°T. 1249: Changed course to 153°T and pgc, 218° psc, 216° pstgc. 1320: Working southward temporarily to open water. 1336: Reached open water and resumed base course 153°T.
1600 to 1800:
1622: Changed course to 240°T and pgc, 291° psc, 291° pssc.
1800 to 2000:
1800: Ship entered the ice pack. 1821: Put numbers 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion. 1842: Lying to in the ice pack. All main generators on 15-minutes standby notice. 1936: Helicopter is airborne with LT JAMES and O’CONNOR, J. J., PHOM1, as passengers on reconnaissance flight.
2000 to 2400:
2031: Placed all main generators on the line with pilot house control. 2035: All engines ahead at standard speed, base course 255°T and gyro, 305° pstgc, and 307° psc. 2203: All engines stopped. Took number main 2 generator off the line to repair a fuel line. 2204: All engines ahead standard with all main generators on the line. 2249: All engines stopped. Placed generator number 2 on the line. 2250: All engines ahead standard speed with number 6 main generator on the line.
10 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.34, Long 104.13
0000 to 0400:
Underway from northern limits of Shackleton Ice Shelf to reconnaissance area eastward of the ice shelf. USS EDISTO is in company one mile astern. We are working through heavy ice pack on south-westerly course. All main generators are on the line making 110 rpm. 0028: All engines stopped. Civilian hydrographers, Mr E. L. MERRIT and Mr G. R. KRAUSE, returned to the USS EDISTO via motor whaleboat. 0054: Whaleboat aboard, engines ahead ?. 0134: In an open lead, banked to port by ice bergs. Set course to 230°T and pgc, 278° psc, 272° pstgc. 0337: Reached the end of the lead and found heavy bay ice. 0350: Ship is lying to until visibility increases.
0400 to 0800:
Lying to as before. Numbers 1 and 2 main generators on 10-minute standby.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Made daily inspections of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
0800 to 1800:
Lying to as before.
1800 to 2000:
1935: Preparing to get underway.
2000 to 2400:
Underway in search of leads through the ice pack toward station 10 (Bunger Oasis) with main engines 1, 2, 3 and 4 on propulsion, steering various courses and speeds conforming to the ice pack leads. USS EDISTO in company. 2340: Ship is lying to in heavy ice. 2359: All main engines secured.
11 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.99, Long 103.13
0000 to 0400:
Ship is lying to in solid ice pack waiting for flights to begin in operations point 10. Main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 are on 15-minutes standby. USS EDISTO is lying to in the ice 650 yards on the port beam.
0400 to 0800:
Lying to as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0919: Underway to keep clear of iceberg drifting in astern. Steering on various courses with generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on main propulsion. 0951: Lying to with main generators on 15-minutes notice. 1123: USS EDISTO is moored on the starboard side.
1200 to 1600:
Lying to as before. USS EDISTO is moored alongside to starboard. 1200: Commanding Officer of USS EDISTO and shore party came aboard for a conference called by CTF-39.
1600 to 1800:
Lying to as before.
1800 to 2000:
1850: USS EDISTO underway from alongside. 1930: G-1, USS EDISTO’s Grumman J2F, is airborne for a reconnaissance flight. C1C is keeping plot.
2000 to 2400:
1945: Underway on various courses with main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 for main propulsion. 2025: Lying to in ice pack with generators numbers 1 and 2 on 15-minutes standby. 2043: Helicopter H035 is airborne with LTJG GLENZER as pilot and CDR McDONALD and J. J. O’CONNER, PHOM1, as passengers. 2138: Helicopter HC17 is airborne with LT LONG as pilot and E. P. HINGLE, AMM1, as passengers. 2152: HC17 returned aboard. 2203: Helicopter H0351 returned aboard.
12 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.32, Long 104.02
0000 to 0400:
Lying to in solid ice pack with numbers 1 and 2 main generators on 15-minutes standby notice, awaiting information from USS EDISTO concerning ice conditions in connection with continuing operations toward Bunger Oasis.
0400 to 0800:
0430: Began preparations to ready helicopter for flight toward Bunger Oasis to establish gasoline cache.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0815: Helicopters B-1 and B-2 are carrying gasoline to cache forty miles distant, bearing 245°T. 0902: Helicopters B-1 and B-2 are on the deck having returned after encountering fog at 16 miles. Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. The test was satisfactory. 1100: Exercised fire and rescue drill. 1110: Secured from fire and rescue drill.
1200 to 1600:
1535: Making preparations for getting underway.
1600 to 1800:
1546: Underway with numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 main generators on propulsion, en route to new position in heavy ice pack for the purpose of lying to.
1800 to 2000
1821: All engines stopped. Put numbers 5 and 6 generators on the line. 1823: All engines ahead at standard speed, 14.1 knots. 1826: Entered heavy pack ice. 1842: Back in open water. Took generators numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 off the line and placed on 30-minutes standby. Lying to waiting for J2F from USS EDISTO.
2000 to 2400:
2020: G-1, EDISTO’s J2F, landed alongside and was brought aboard by the starboard crane. 2131: G-1 is in the water. 2150: B-1, B-2, and G-1 are airborne en route to USS EDISTO on course 245°T carrying the following passengers: Dr E. T. APFEL; R. S. TAYLOR, CQM; LTJG THOMAS; Mr R. C. HALL. Helicopter pilots were LT LONG and LTJG GLENZER. 2213: Ship entered heavy pack ice, stopped; secured generators numbers 3 and 4 on 30-minutes notice.
13 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.99, Long 103.13
0000 to 4000:
Lying to in solid pack ice, carrying out operations plan to point 10. Numbers 1 and 2 main generators are on 30-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Lying to as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Lying to as before.
14 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.99, Long 103.13
0000 to 0400:
Lying to in ice field north of station 10 (CTF-39 operation plan 1-47). USS EDISTO is operating to south-west near Bunger Oasis.
0400 to 0800:
Lying to as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Lying to as before.
15 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.99, Long 102.66
0000 to 0400:
Lying to at the edge of the ice pack waiting for shore parties to finish work at operations point 10. All main generators are on 30-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Lying to as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1130: Making preparations to get underway with main generators numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 for main propulsion. Generators numbers 1 and 2 on 15-minutes standby. 1150: Ship is underway.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before, steering various courses and speeds en route to station 11 in accordance with CTF-39 operation plan 1-47. The Captain and Navigator are on the bridge. 1447: Placed numbers 1 and 2 main engines on propulsion. 1448: Resumed standard speed of 14 knots,110 rpm where possible.
1600 to 1800:
Underway and working through pack ice.
1800 to 2000:
Working through heavy ice pack to the ENE.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
16 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.36, Long 107.13
0000 to 0400:
Underway from station 10, Bunger Oasis, en route to station 11. Numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion with standard speed of 14 knots, 110 rpm. Base course is 180°T, 178°30’pgc, 235° pgstc. 0110: Stopped in heavy ice pack; lying to with all main generators on 30-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Lying to as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1237: Making preparations to get underway. 1246: Underway with all main generators for main propulsion, on various courses to the south. 1309: Lying to with all main generators on 30-minutes standby.
1600 to 1800:
Lying to as before.
1800 to 2000:
1953: Sighted USS EDISTO bearing 320°T, distance 5 miles.
2000 to 2400:
2015: All engines are on the line. 2125: USS EDISTO is alongside to port. 2135: Helicopter HO3S with pilots LT LONG and LTJG GLENZER; LTJG THOMAS; CQM R. S. TAYLOR; Dr E. T. APFEL; and Mr R. C. HALL returned aboard. 2210. Underway to the south-east, working through heavy ice pack. USS EDISTO is on station astern. 2343: Changed course to 180°T and pgc in open pack ice.
17 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.74, Long 107.45
0000 to 0400:
Underway in pack ice en route to station 11 on various courses southward with main generators 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for main propulsion.
0400 to 0800:
0529: Secured all main generators, placing same on 30-minutes standby. Lying to in pack ice, waiting for increased visibility. USS EDISTO is lying to, bearing 298°T, at approximately 400 yards.
0800 to 1200:
Lying to as before.
1200 to 1600:
1256: All main generators are on the line. Underway on course 175°T and pgc, working through heavy pack ice. USS EDISTO is on station astern. 1541: Lying to off continental Antarctica.
1600 to 1800:
1611: Underway on various courses and speeds with main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 for propulsion.
1800 to 2000:
1755: Lying to, due to reduced visibility. Secured numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 main generators on 15-minutes standby.
2000 to 2400:
2145: Sighted USS EDISTO bearing 290°T.
18 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -66.33, Long 108.74
0000 to 0400:
Lying to against light bay ice with USS EDISTO off continental Antarctica near Knox Coast [Knox Land in logbook]. Generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 are on 15-minutes notice.
0400 to 0800:
1710: USS EDISTO is underway for station 11 “BAKER”.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0856: Made preparations for getting underway. 1906: We are underway en route to station number 13 with numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion and making standard speed of 14 knots at 110 rpm, on base course 090°T. The Captain and Executive Officer are on the bridge.
1200 to 1600:
Underway steering various courses and speeds. 1340: Sighted land at 090°. 1492: Placed main generators numbers 1 and 2 on the line. 1551: Commenced walking out port anchor. 1559: Let go the port anchor in 45 fathoms of water with 105 fathoms of chain at the water’s edge.
1600 to 1800:
1714: Boat 2 took the UDT, geological and hydrographic representatives to point 13, a large volcanic rock outcropping 150 yards distant.
1800 to 2000:
Anchored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2340: The geological, hydrographic and UDT party returned to the ship from station 13. Photography party and three men attached to hydrographic party remained on station 13.
19 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -66.33, Long 108.74
0000 to 0800:
Anchored off operations point 13 in 45 fathoms of water with 115 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. Shore parties proceeding with work on the island. All engines secured.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: Made weekly test of magazines sprinkling system.
1200 to 1600:
Continuing operations on station 13 in accordance with CTF-39 operation plan 1-47.
1600 to 1800:
Anchored as before.
1800 to 2000:
1855: USS EDISTO stood in and anchored.
2000 to 2400:
1955: Helicopter is airborne with LT LONG as pilot and J. O. O’CONNER, PHOM1, and W. E. TEST, ACMM, as passengers. 2155: Helicopter returned aboard.
20 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.78, Long 109.80
0000 to 0400:
Ship is anchored off station 13 in 45 fathoms of water with a rock bottom and 115 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. Crew is conducting operations ashore in accordance with CTF-39, operation plan 1-47.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Placed main generators 1, 2. 5 and 6 on the line with pilot house control. Commenced heaving short.
0800 to 1200:
0804: Ship is underway on course 310°T and pgc, at standard speed of 13 knots,100 rpm. USS EDISTO is falling in astern. Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0931: Changed course to 000°T and pgc. 1030: The crew exercised at general quarters and secured from exercise at 1045. 1131: Changed speed to 14.1 knots.
1200 to 1600:
Underway on base course of 000°T pgc, working through heavy pack ice with 6 generators for main propulsion.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
1745: Took main generators 1 and 2 off the line. 1827: This ship joined by USS EDISTO, proceeding on base course 600°T and gyro, standard speed 105 rpm, at 13.6 knots. 1848: Changed course to 300°T and gyro. 1904: Changed course to 000°T and gyro.
2000 to 2400:
2136: Changed course to 045°T and pgc, 142° pstgc, 130° psc.
21 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -63.98, Long 116.33
0000 to 0400:
Underway in Antarctica from station 13 to Little America on course 045°T, pgc, 130° psc, 142 pstgc, with main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 for main propulsion, speed 105 rpm making 13.6 knots. USS EDISTO is on station 600 yards astern. 0043: Changed course to 090°T pgc, 168° psc, 171° pssc.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Took main generators 3 and 4 off the line and replaced them with generators 1 and 2. 0900: Exercised at general quarters. 0941: Replaced generators 5 and 6 with generators 3 and 4.
1200 to 1800:
1744: Changed course to 093°T, 095° pgc, 169° pstgc and psc.
1800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
22 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.03, Long 129.08
0000 to 0400:
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from operation point 13 off Knox Coast to McMurdo Sound on course 093°T, 095° pgc, 175° pstgc, 164° psc. Standard speed 13.6 knots, 105 rpm. USS EDISTO on station 500 yards astern. Generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 are on the line.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0906: Changed course to 090°T, 092° pgc, 168° pstgc and psc. 0900: Exercised at general quarters. 0918: Secured from general quarters.
1200 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2015: All engines stopped; took main generators 3 and 4 off propulsion, placed numbers 5 and 6 on propulsion. 2016: Resumed standard speed.
23 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.03, Long 141.53
0000 to 0400:
Underway from station 13 to Little America on course 090°T, 092° pgc, 173° pstgc, 153° psc, with main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion, making 13.8 knots at 105 rpm. USS EDISTO is on station 600 yards astern.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: Exercised at general quarters. 0917: Secured from general quarters.
1200 to 2400:
Underway as before.
24 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.14, Long 154.08
0000 to 0400:
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from Knox Coast to McMurdo Sound, on course 090°T, 092° pgc, 125° pstgc, 100° psc. Standard speed 13.6 knots at 105 rpm. USS EDISTO is 700 yards astern.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0800: Changed course to 100°T and 102 gyro, 108° psc and 124° pstgc.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before.
1600 to 2000:
2001: Changed course to 095°T, 097° pgc, 095° psc, 097° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
25 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -64.79, Long 163.63
0000 to 0400:
Underway from station 13 to Little America on course 095°T, 097° pgc, 095° pstgc, and 086° psc, with main generators 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion, making 8 knots at 61 rpm. USS EDISTO is on station 600 yards astern.
0400 to 0800:
0541: Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0959: Steering various courses and speeds to sight HASHIDATE MARU. 1054: Passed TOTUDOSU MARU on port hand, distance 300 yards. 1113: Passed YAMAMIZU MARU on port hand, distance 200 yards. 1132: Put generators 1 and 2 on the line.1138: Maneuvering to keep 300 yards from HASHIDATE MARU, with bridge control.
1200 to 1600:
Underway, keeping clear of HASHIDATE MARU. 1200: All engines stopped, lying to. Commanding Officer of USS EDISTO came aboard on an official call. 1211: Three officers from HASHIDATE MARU (whaler) came aboard on an official call. Took numbers 1 and 2 main generators off the line and placed them on 15-minutes standby. 1510: Underway for Little America on course 080°T with numbers 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion at 8 knots, 16 rpm. 1525: Placed numbers 1 and 2 main generators on propulsion. 1526: Underway on base course 090°T, 092° pgc, 183° pstgc, 182° psc, standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm.
1600 to 1800:
1700: Set material condition “B”.
1800 to 2000:
Passed five British whale chasers.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
26 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -65.24, Long 173.89
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from point 13 to McMurdo Sound, steering course 090°T, 092° pgc, 073° psc, and 075° psc. Standard speed of 14 knots at 109 rpm, with main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on propulsion. Maintaining continuous fathometer and surface radar watches. USS EDISTO is on station 600 yards astern.
0752: Changed course to 142° pgc and 140T, 117° psc, 122° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: Exercised the crew at general quarters. Expended 4 rounds of 5” .38 ammunition and 36 rounds of 40 MM ammunition, with no casualties. 1001: Changed course to 149° pgc, 147°T, 137° pstgc. 1100: Slowed to ? standard speed to take soundings; this will be continued every hour as necessary. 1130: Received report of weekly test of magazines sprinkling system. The test was satisfactory.
1200 to 1600:
1415: Entering loose pack ice. 1517: Put main generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1542: Took main generators 1 and 2 off the line. 1545: Resumed standard speed of 14 knots with main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 for propulsion.
1600 to 1800:
1648: Changed course to 151°T, 153° pgc, 130° pstgc and 115° psc.
1800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
27 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -70.07, Long 177.95
0000 to 0400:
Underway from point 13 en route to McMurdo Sound on base course of 151°T, 153° pgc, 109° psc, 125° pstgc, speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. USS EDISTO on station 600 yards astern. Main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 are on the line for propulsion. Slowing to ? speed for fathometer readings every hour. 0210: Changed course to 180°T, 182° pgc, 132° psc, 148° pstgc.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0735: Changed speed to 8 knots at 61 rpm. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0821: Resumed standard speed, 14 knots at 109 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before.
1600 to 1800:
1655: Changed course to 185°T, 187° pgc, 120° psc, and 136° pstgc. 1700: Set material condition “B”.
1800 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Changed course to 210°T, 212° pgc, 131° psc, 145° pstgc.
28 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -75.16, Long 172.66
0000 to 0400:
Underway from operations point number 13, Antarctica to McMurdo Sound, steering course 212°T, 132° psc and 150° pstgc, with main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion, making standard speed of 14 knots at 109 rpm. USS EDISTO is maintaining a station astern approximately 1000 yards.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1003: Changed course to 217°T, 223° pgc, 122° psc and 147° pstgc.
1200 to 1600:
1545: Sighted Franklin Island bearing 238°T, distance 30 miles.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
1810: Sighted Beaufort Island bearing 235°T, distance 50 miles. 1812: Sighted Mount Erebus, Ross Island, distance 71 miles, by radar.
2000 to 2400:
2137: Passed Beaufort Island abeam to starboard, distance 3 miles. 2225: Commenced steering various courses skirting Ross Island.
29 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -77.68, Long 165.85
0000 to 0400:
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from Knox Coast [Knox Land in log-book] to McMurdo Sound on course 187°T, 193° pgc. Standard speed,14 knots at 109 rpm. 0010: Changed course to 164°T, 170° pgc. 0043: Preparing to anchor. 0108: Anchored off Ross Island in 92 fathoms of water with 105 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. 0110: USS EDISTO is anchored, bearing 023°, distance 1½ miles. Main generators 3 and 4 on 15-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0952: Launched helicopter for photographic flight over Ross Island. 1114: Helicopter landed onboard having completed photographic flight.
1200 to 1600:
1304: Landed hydrographic and geological shore parties.
1600 to 1800:
1628: Survey party returned from shore having completed operations.1730: Preparing to get underway. 1750: Underway with all main generators on propulsion, conducting engine test. 1928: Completed engine trials. 1930: Took main generators 1 and 2 off propulsion. 1937: Underway en route to Little America at standard speed of 14 knots on course 020° pgc. Heading out of McMurdo Sound with speed of 8 knots at 61 rpm.
1800 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2215: Changed to base course 096.05°T, 105° pgc, 226° pssc, 276° psc.
30 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -77.94, Long 179.86
0000 to 0400:
Underway from McMurdo Sound to Little America on course 096.5°T, 105° pgc, 286° psc, and 270° pstgc with main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line for main propulsion. USS EDISTO is keeping station approximately 1000 yards astern. 0145: Changed course to 180°T, 185° pgc, 071° psc, and 069° pstgc. 0225: Changed course to 104.5°T, 113° pgc, 265° psc and 285° pstgc.
0400 to 0800:
0400: Changed course to 118°T, 126° pgc, 313° psc, 300° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0834: Changed course to 090°T, 096.5° gyro, 282° pstgc. 0845: Changed course to 135°T, 142° pgc, 090° pgc, 350° pstgc. 0900: Exercised crew at General Quarters. 0913: Secured from General Quarters. 0930: Changed course to 090°T, 090° pgc, 287° pstgc. 1100: Changed course to 090°T, 101° pgc, 287° pstgc.
1200 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
1956: Changed course to 115°T, 124° pgc, 008° psc, 355° pstgc. 2012: Changed course to 115°T, 129° pgc, 015° psc, 004° pstgc. 2318: Changed course to 110°T, 124° pgc, 010° psc, 359° pstgc. Numbers 1 and 2 main generators placed on 15-minutes standby.
31 January 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -77.89, Long -164.30
0000 to 0400:
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from McMurdo Sound to Little America on course 119° pgc, 108°T, 349° pstgc, standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. 0001: Set all clocks ahead to zone plus 11 time. 0302: Sighted Little America inlet bearing 127°T, distance 15 miles. 0330: Steering various courses to clear ice floe in approach to Little America. 0352: Stopped all engines to shift to bridge control and cut all engines on the line. 0356: On various courses and speeds making approach to mooring at Little America.
0400 to 0800:
Helicopter making shuttle runs over Little America. 0631: Moored to bay ice off Little America, Bay of Whales, with two deadmen [anchoring devices] in ice, plus two ice anchors made fast with 4?” wire ropes. Secured all engines; numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 on 15-minutes standby.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1246: Helicopter airborne, LTJG GLENZER as pilot. 1312: Helicopter returned aboard.
1600 to 2400:
Moored to ice as before.
LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1948
LOG BOOK of the USS BURTON ISLAND AG-88
commanded by
COMMANDER EDWIN A. McDONALD USN
Attached to Task Force Thirty-Nine, Service Squadron One, Pacific
Commencing 0000, Sunday, 1 February, 1948
at sea, operating in Antarctica
and ending 2400, Sunday, 29 February, 1948
at sea, en route Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
[List of Officers, unchanged from January 1948]
[Blank remarks page]
1 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -77.89, Long -164.30
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the bay ice, Bay of Whales, at Little America, Antarctica, with four ?” wire lines to two deadmen and two ice anchors in the ice. USS EDISTO is moored 500 yards astern. Generators 5 and 6 on 30-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1430: HART, F. W., EM2, was admitted to sickbay. Diagnosis: dislocated shoulder received during recreation party on the ice in Little America.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
2 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -77.89, Long -164.30
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the bay ice in the Bay of Whales at Little America, Antarctica, with four ?” wire cables to two deadmen and two ice anchors in the ice. USS EDISTO is moored 500 yards astern. Generators 5 and 6 are on 15-minutes standby. 0100: Attached deep sea anchor cable to deadmen in the ice forward of the ship.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at stations, no absentees. Made weekly test of the magazine sprinkling system. Conditions normal.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
3 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -77.89, Long -164.30
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to bay ice in Bay of Whales, Little America, with 1 head line ?” deep sea anchor cable to deadman, bow and stern line, ?” plow steel to ice anchors and 2 breast [bread in log-book] lines ?” plow steel to deadmen. USS EDISTO is moored 500 yards astern. Generators numbers 5 and 6 on 15-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
Fissure is developing parallel to the ship in bay ice 200 yards distant. 1435: Making preparations to shift moorings into solid bay ice. Generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1503: Underway on various courses and speeds.
1600 to 2000:
1715: Moored starboard side to bay ice, Bay of Whales, at Little America with 2 ?” plow steel lines to bow and stern anchors and a ?” plow steel breast line to a deadman. 1725: Placed main generators 3 and 4 on 30-minutes standby.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
4 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -77.89, Long -164.30
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to bay ice, Bay of Whales, Little America, Antarctica, with 3?” mooring wires. Two wires held fast by ice anchor, one by deadman. USS EDISTO is moored 70 yards ahead. Numbers 3 and 4 generators on 15-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0835: CTF-39 temporarily transferred to USS EDISTO. Following men are transferred for temporary duty to EDISTO by verbal orders of CTF-39: LT C. E. O’BRIEN, USN; PASSMORE, C. D., RM2, and KELLY C. H., RE3, USN; BEARD, C.R.M. [?], USN. The following men reported aboard from EDISTO by verbal order of CTF 39: Mr E. L. MERRIT (civilian); MR G. KRAUSE (civilian); CARTER, H. C., CM2, USN; MORTIMER, E., CM1, USN; PALMER, C. E., CM2, USN; HALL, L. B., SC1, USN; AUGUSTINE, J., CCM, USN; and CRUMP, R. W., CEM, USN. 1048: Exercised at general quarters. 1058: Secured from general quarters.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2242: CTF-39 expeditionary operations completed at Little America.
5 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -77.75, Long -163.26
0000 to 0400:
0800: Moored starboard side to bay ice, Bay of Whales, Little America, with 1 head line ?” deep sea anchor cable to deadman, bow and stern line ?” plow steel to deadmen. Generators 5 and 6 on 15-minutes standby.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0845: All main generators placed on the line with pilot house control. 0849: Took in all lines. Steering various courses and speeds to leave the Bay of Whales. 0915: Took main generators 5 and 6 off the line. 0920: Set base course 015°T, 029° pgc, 249° psc, and 242° pstgc. 14 knots at 109 rpm. 1027: Changed course to 030° pgc, 015°T, 250° psc and145° pstgc.
1200 to 1600:
1214: Changed course to 017°T, 034° pgc, 253° psc, 255° pssc. 1330: Commenced firing at iceberg, range 5000 yards.1335: Ceased firing having expended 4 rounds 5” .38 and 40 rounds of 40mm ammunition.
1600 to 1800:
1550: Steering various courses through loose pack ice.
1800 to 2000:
1800: Changed course to 026°T, 041° pgc, 271° psc, 264° pstgc.1845: Put numbers 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion. Took number 1 off propulsion due to casualty. Took number 2 generator off propulsion. Steering various courses through ice pack, picking leads.
2000 to 2400:
Steering various courses through ice. 2130: All engines stopped to put generators 1 and 2 on the line to test. 2255: Secured from test; all engines stopped to secure generators 5 and 6. All engines ahead at standard speed. 2300: Changed course to 035°T, 050° pgc, 276° pstgc, and 283° psc.
6 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -73.98, Long -157.16
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly to rendezvous point with USS EDISTO about 90 miles distant, bearing 035°T. Working heavy pack ice to north-east with generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line. 0319: Added generators numbers 5 and 6 to the line.
0400 to 0800:
Steering various courses through heavy pack ice.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Underway on various courses and speeds, making good a track of 030°T. 1128: All engines stopped; took generators 5 and 6 off the line.
1200 to 1600:
1148: Changed course to 060°T, 078° pgc, 341° psc, and 332° pstgc. 1527: Changed course to 045° pgc, 034°T, 295° pstgc and 302° psc.
1600 to 1800:
1605: Stopped all engines; making preparations to launch helicopter. 1640: Helicopter is airborne with LT LONG as pilot and LTJG HOPKINS as passenger. 1652: Helicopter returned. 1653: Underway at 14 knots, 110 rpm. Base course is 077° pgc, 065°T, 001° psc, 349° pssc.
1800 to 2000:
Steering various easterly courses through open pack ice.
2000 to 2400:
2024: Sighted USS EDISTO, bearing 035° pgc. 2125: Made rendezvous with USS EDISTO, taking station astern, 1000 yards, steering various courses as designated by CTF-39 on EDISTO.
7 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -71.44, Long -143.99
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Little America en route to Mount Siple, steaming in company with USS EDISTO in column formation, keeping station 1000 yards astern on base course 060°T, 067° pgc, 357° psc, and 340° pstgc, at standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm. Main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion. Steering various courses and speeds through the ice. 0000: Set ship’s clocks ahead one hour to conform with plus 10 time zone. 0100: Changed course to 065°T, 072° pgc, and 352° pstgc. 4140: Changed course to 060°T, 065° pgc, 354° psc, and 343° pstgc. 0226: Changed course to 050°T, 055° pgc, 344° psc, and 322° pssc. 0251: Changed course to 060°T, 065° pgc, 355° psc, and 343° pssc.
0400 to 0800:
Working loose pack ice to the ENE.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0808: Steering various courses and speeds through loose pack ice remaining on station. 1045: Exercised at plane crash drill. Secured from plane crash drill.
1200 to 1600:
Steering various courses and speeds through loose pack ice remaining on station.
1600 to 1800:
1600: Maneuvering to come alongside USS EDISTO. 1604: Tied up to EDISTO with 3 ?” wire cables. Passengers left the ship and CTF-39 returned aboard. 1614: Cast off all lines from EDISTO. 1630: On course 092.5°T and 100° pgc. 1700: Changed course to 009°T, 020° pgc, EDISTO keeping station astern.
1800 to 2000:
Working eastward on various courses. 1817: Entered pack ice. 1902: Put generators 5 and 6 on the line. Took generators 5 and 6 off the line; entered open water. 1929: Changed course to 098° pgc, 090°T, 050° psc, 050° pssc.
2000 to 2400:
1953: Steering various north-easterly courses in open pack ice. 2024: Put generators 5 and 6 on propulsion. 2026: Steering various courses and speeds in an easterly direction through open pack ice.
8 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -69.43, Long -127.55
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Little America to Mount Siple [Mount Ruth Siple in log-book] on base course 090°T, 098° psc, 052° pstgc with all main generators on propulsion. Standard speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. USS EDISTO is maintaining station approximately 1000 yards astern. Slowing to ? speed every hour as necessary to obtain soundings.
0400 to 0800:
Steering various courses through heavy pack ice.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: Held divine services.
1200 to 1600:
1219: Steering various courses through heavy pack ice. 1539: All engines stopped. Took generators 5 and 6 off the line. 1542: [Underway.] Changed course to 072°T, 075° pgc, 032° psc, 028° pstgc.
1600 to 1800:
Steering various courses and speeds through pack ice.
1800 to 2000:
Changed course to 060° pgc, 057°T and 009° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
2204: Lying to, waiting for increase in visibility for Grumman J2F flight. Generators 1 and 2 on 15-minutes standby.
9 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -69.82, Long -126.0
0000 to 0400:
Lying to in open pack ice in company with USS EDISTO. Waiting for sufficient visibility to conduct aerial reconnaissance flight. Main generators 1 and 2 on 15-minutes standby. Maintaining continuous surface radar watch. 0000: Advanced all ship’s clocks one hour to conform with zone plus 9 time.
0400 to 0800:
0547: Made preparations for getting underway with numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on propulsion. 0555: Underway on base course 180°T, 183° pgc, 144° pstgc, 133° psc, en route to Mount Siple, Antarctica. Standard speed 10 knots at 76 rpm. USS EDISTO is lying to in open water awaiting return of the J2F.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1010: Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder; conditions normal. 1136: All engines stopped to put main generators 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. 1137: All engines ahead standard speed, 14.1 knots at 110 rpm. Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system; conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Exercised at general quarters. 1317: Secured from general quarters.
1600 to 1800:
Steering southerly course through heavy ice.
1800 to 2000:
1800: USS EDISTO took guide position; our position is 1000 yards astern.
2000 to 2400:
2126: Changed base course to 180°T, 183° pgc. 2122: All engines stopped, lying to, waiting for increased visibility. Main generators 1 and 2 on 15-minutes standby. 2254: Placed main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line with bridge control. 2300: Underway on base course 180°T, following USS EDISTO.
10 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -70.50, Long -124.00
Underway from Little America to Mount Siple in column formation [with USS EDISTO] 1000 yards astern, on base course 180°T, 183° pgc, 129° psc, 139° pstgc. Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 generators for propulsion at standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
Steering various courses and speeds through close pack ice. 0625: Lying to while USS EDISTO’s aircraft conducts ice reconnaissance of pack ice. 0700: Underway as before. 0721: Changed course to 000°T, 003° pgc. Maneuvering to conform to track made during penetration of pack ice. USS EDISTO on station 1000 yards astern.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
1324: All engines stopped to put main generators 5 and 6 on the line.1325: All engines ahead at standard speed with all main generators on the line for propulsion. 1325: Changed course to 000°T, 003° pgc. 287° psc, and 289° pstgc. Standard speed is 14.1 knots at 109 rpm. Steering various courses to follow leads through the ice.
2000 to 2400:
2219: Changed course to 018° pgc, 015°T. 2237: All engines stopped; took main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 off the line. 2240: All engines ahead, standard speed of 10 knots at 76 rpm, on main generators 5 and 6. 2245: Changed course to 030°T, 033° pgc. 2256: Changed course to 070°T, 073° pgc.
11 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -68.53, Long -119.94
0000 to 0400:
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from Little America to Cape Dart, with main generators 5 and 6 on the line, making 10 knots for 76 rpm, course 0730° pgc and 070°T. Main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on 30-minutes standby. USS EDISTO keeping station 1000 yards astern. 0001: Changed course to 085°T, 088° pgc, 044° pstgc, and 039° psc. 0220: Changed course to 015°T, 018° pgc, 314° pstgc, and 313° psc. 0235: Changed course to 000°T, 003° pgc, 293° pstgc, and 299° psc.
0400 to 0800:
Steering various courses eastward skirting pack ice.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1119: Changed course to 105°T, 108° pgc, 066° psc, and 067° pstgc.
1200 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
Steering various courses to the north-west of ice tongue.
12 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -68.04, Long -109.75
0000 to 0400
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from Little America to Cape Dart, with main generators 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion, with standard speed of 10 knots, 76 rpm, on course 090°T, 093° pgc, 049° psc, and 051° pstgc. Main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on 30-minutes standby. USS EDISTO keeping station 1000 yards astern. Standing continuous surface radar and fathometer watch.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Exercised crew at general quarters. 1318: Secured from general quarters.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2230: Changed course to 180°T, 183° pgc, 150° pstgc, 144° psc.
13 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -69.13, Long -105.11
0000 to 0400:
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from Little America to Thurston Peninsula on base course of 180°T, 183° pgc, 144° psc, 153° pstgc at speed of 10 knots, 76 rpm. Main generators 5 and 6 on the line. USS EDISTO is on station 1000 yards astern. Standing continuous surface radar and fathometer watches. 1000: Set ship’s clocks ahead one hour to conform with zone plus 7 time.
0400 to 0800:
0507: Entered an ice pack. 1510: All engines stopped. Lying to in pack ice, ceiling and visibility zero. USS EDISTO lying to, to port, approximately bearing 60°T, distance 2000 yards.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1106: Placed generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line with pilot house control. 1107: Underway on base course 180°T, 183° pgc, speed 10 knots at 76 rpm. Changed speed to 14 knots at 76 rpm. 1153: Changed speed to 14 knots at 109 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1425: Entered heavy pack ice and put generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1450: Helicopter airborne with LT LONG as pilot.
1600 to 1800:
Lying to in consolidated pack ice. 1551: Helicopter is aboard. 1555: Underway steering various courses and speeds in a northerly direction conforming to track made during penetration of ice pack.1708: Took generators 3 and 4 off propulsion. 1712: Changed course to 067°T, 070° pgc, speed 14.1 knots at 110 rpm.
1800 to 2000:
1845: All engines stopped; put numbers 3 and 4 main generators on propulsion. 1846: Underway on various courses, picking leads through the ice pack, heading eastward.
2000 to 2400:
2029: Changed base course to 107°T, 110° pgc, 070° psc, and 073° pstgc. Steering various courses through heavy pack ice. 2100: Changed base course to 132°T, 135° pgc, 100° psc and 105° pstgc. Steering various courses through heavy pack ice. 2150: All engines stopped. Lying to with main generators 1 and 2 on 15-minutes standby. Main generators 1 and 2 secured. Main generators numbers 5 and 6 on 15-minutes standby.
14 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -70.08, Long -100.35
0000 to 0400:
Lying to in company with USS EDISTO in pack ice off Thurston Peninsula awaiting increased visibility. Generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on standby.
0400 to 0800:
Made preparations to get underway. 0418: Helicopter George-2 is airborne. 0421: Put main generators 5 and 6 on the line. 0422: Maneuvering to take station astern of USS EDISTO. 0436: Put generators 1 and 2 on the line. Ship is on station 1000 yards astern of USS EDISTO, making standard speed at 14 knots, 100 rpm, steering various courses, making good a south-east direction. 0619: George-2 returned aboard USS EDISTO. Changed course to 110°T, 113° pgc, 078° psc, 078° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Changed course to 143° pgc, 140°T. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0845: Entered heavy, broken pack on various courses and speeds making good base course 143° pgc, 140°T. 1044: Main generators 3 and 4 placed on the line. 0153: Maneuvering to reverse base course. 1110: On base course 355° pgc, 338°T.
1200 to 1600:
1202: All engines stopped. Placed generators 3 and 4 on 30-minutes standby. USS EDISTO took the lead, passing to starboard. 1208: All engines ahead at standard speed of 13 knots, 100 rpm. 1233: Changed course to 107°T, 110° pgc, 075° pstgc and 074° psc. 1322: All engines stopped. Took generators 1 and 2 off the line and placed them on 30-minutes standby. 1324: All engines ahead at standard speed of 10 knots, 76 rpm. 1540: Changed course to 120°T, 123° pgc, 086° pstgc and 084° psc.
1600 to 1800:
1719: Changed base course to 064°T, 067° pgc, 027° psc, 023° pssc for Peter 1 Island.
1800 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
Steering various courses, skirting ice pack.
15 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -68.86, Long -91.63
0000 to 0400:
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from Little America to Peter 1 Island on base course 064°T, 067° pgc, 027° psc, and 023° pstgc. Speed 10 knots at 76 rpm. Main generators numbers 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Keeping station 1000 yards astern of EDISTO. 2400: Advanced all ship’s clocks one hour to conform with plus 6 zone time. 0230: Changed course to 056°T, 059° pgc, 021° psc, and 022° pstgc.
0400 to 0800:
0632: Changed course to 090°T, 093° pgc, 062° psc, 060° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1035: Sighted Peter 1 Island bearing 080°T, distance 35 miles. 1142: Changed course to 084°T, 087° pgc, 054° pstgc.
1200 to 1600:
1202: Changed speed to 11.8 knots at 90 rpm.1206: All engines stopped, put main generators 1 and 2 on the line. 1211: USS BURTON ISLAND took the van. EDISTO took station 1000 yards astern. 1315: Stationed anchoring and special sea details. Proceeding on various courses and speeds to anchorage in Sandefjord Bay, off Peter Island. 1403: Anchored in 35 fathoms of water with 105 fathoms of chain out to starboard on the following bearings, cross point 104°T, at tangent of south end of Bay 150°T, Tvistern 024°. 1415: Secured special sea details. 1422: Helicopter is airborne with LTJG H. GLENZER as pilot, and passengers CAPT V. D. BOYD, USMC, and LT C. C. HERRING for photography of Peter 1 island. 1520: Helicopter landed aboard.
1600 to 2000:
1900: The following men were transferred to the USS EDISTO upon completion of temporary duty: CARTER, K. C., CM2, and GUZZO, R. P., SK1.
2000 to 2400:
2300: USS EDISTO underway, clearing anchorage due to drifting icebergs.
16 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -68.96, Long -88.36
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Sandefjord Bay off Peter 1 Island, Antarctica, in 35 fathoms of water with 105 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. USS EDISTO is underway, with no way on, bearing 230°T, distance 4 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0620: Made preparations for getting underway. Put generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion with
bridge control. Commenced heaving in. 0637: Underway on course to182°T, 185° pgc. 0720:
Speed 9.9 knots at 76 rpm. 0703: Changed course to 172°T, 175° pgc. 0720 Changed course to 147°T,
150° pgc and changed speed to 10 knots at 76 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0942: Changed course to080°T, 083° pgc, 049° psc, 047° pstgc. 1000: Conducted weekly test of magazine sprinkling system; conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1201: All engines stopped, put main generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1300: Exercised at general quarters. 1323: Secured from general quarters. 1350: All engines stopped, took number 2 main generator off the line. 1405: put number 2 main generator back on the line. 1410: Steering various courses and speeds through heavy pack ice.
1600 to 1800:
Underway in heavy pack ice, maneuvering on base course 082°T.
1800 to 2000:
1815: All engines stopped. Lying to, waiting for EDISTO.1839: Placed all main generators on 10 minute standby. 1855: Placed all main generators on the line with pilot house control. 1857: Heading on base course 030°T. 1955: Changed course to 038°T, speed 14 knots at 110 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
2038: Entered open water. Took numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 generators off the line. 2145: Changed course to 082°T, 085° pgc, 059° psc, 058° pssc.
17 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -67.64, Long -80.42
0000 to 0800
Underway en route from Peter 1 Island to Marguerite Bay, on base course 082°T, 085° pgc, 058° pstgc, and 059° psc, standard speed 10 knots at 76 rpm with main generators numbers 5 and 6 on propulsion. Maintaining continuous surface radar watch with fathometer soundings every 10 minutes. USS EDISTO is on station 1000 yards astern. 0127: Steering various courses in a north-easterly direction skirting loose pack ice. 0152: Stopped all engines; lying to as EDISTO maneuvers alongside. 0220: Transferred LT Y. O. YAUSSY (MC), USN, to EDISTO. 0222: Underway on course 082°T, 085° pgc, 058° pstgc, and 059° psc, speed 10 knots at 76 rpm. 0324: Steering various courses in a north-easterly direction skirting loose pack ice.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0835: Changed course to 095°T, 098° pgc, and 070° psc. 0957: Changed course to 100°T, 103° pgc, 079° psc and 080° pstgc.
1200 to 1800:
1300: Changed speed to 14 knots, 110 rpm, generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line.1432: Changed course to 045°T, 048° pgc, skirting ice pack.
1800 to 2000:
1812: Changed course to 067°T, 070° pgc. 1822: Changed course to 035°T, 038° pgc. 1842: Changed course to 090°T, 093° pgc.
2000 to 2400:
2106: Steering motors tripped out, using throttle control for steering. 2113: Regained steering control.
18 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -66.71, Long -70.61
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Peter 1 Island to Marguerite Bay, on base course 090°T, 093° pgc, 072° psc, 072° pssc. Steaming in column formation with USS EDISTO 1000 yards astern, using main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 for propulsion, 14.1 knots at 110 rpm. 0300: Entered heavy pack ice, changed course northward. 0340: EDISTO took lead, BURTON ISLAND took station 1000 yards astern.
0400 to 0800:
Steering various courses and speeds through close pack ice in a northerly direction.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
Steering various courses and speeds through pack ice in south-easterly direction. 1216: Sighted Adelaide Island bearing 135°, distance 64 miles.
1600 to 1800:
1648: Set course to 180°T, 182° pgc. 1715: This ship took station on USS EDISTO, 1000 yards astern.
1800 to 2000:
1800: Changed course to 180°T, 182° pgc, 166° psc, 158° pstgc. 1902: Changed speed to 10 knots at 76 rpm. 1908: All engines stopped; took main generators 5 and 6 off the line, put main generators 1 and 2 on the line. 1730: Changed course to 103°T, 105° pgc, 089° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2006: Changed course to 095.5°T, 098.5° pgc. 2044: All engines stopped, lying to. 2147: Secured main generators 5 and 6 and placed on 15-minutes standby.
19 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -68.23, Long -67.12
0000 to 0400:
Lying to off Millerand Island, Margeurite Bay, waiting for good visibility before proceeding to Stonington Island. Two main generators on 15-minutes standby. Taking soundings every10 minutes. USS EDISTO is lying to off the starboard quarter. Millerand Island bearing 065°T and Red Rock Ridge 111°T. 0235: Placed main engines 1 and 2 on the line to maneuver clear of icebergs. 0253: Placed main engines 5 and 6 on the line. 0300: Underway on course 030° pgc and 027°T, speed 13 knots, 100 rpm. 0306: Changed speed to 10 knots at 76 rpm. Changed course to 270° pgc, 067°T. Changed course to 075° pgc, and 073°T.
0400 to 0800:
Steering various courses and speeds conforming with channel entrance to Marguerite Bay. 0515: Finn Ronne and party came aboard.
0800 to 1200:
Lying to in Neny Island Bay. Secured all main generators, numbers 5 and 6 placed on 15-minutes standby. 0800: EDISTO is moored bow to stern. Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Lying to in ice as before.
20 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -68.23, Long -67.12
0000 to 0400:
Lying to in bay ice at Neny Island Bay, Antarctica. USS EDISTO moored bow to stern. SS PORT OF BEAUMONT moored to bay ice bearing 250°T, distance 150 yards.
0400 to 0800:
Lying to as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1443: Placed 6 generators on the line with pilot house control. 1454: Took main generator 5 off the line. 1457: Maneuvering to break PORT OF BEAUMONT out of the ice. Received injury report of HIGGINS, T. A., S1, 359 02 19. Diagnosis: sprained left knee while carrying box from fantail to machine shop. Treatment: X-ray for fracture, morphine syrette gr [?] ¼ hypo, placed in bed for further observation. 1527: Secured towing bridle to PORT OF BEAUMONT.
1600 to 1800:
1603: Commenced steering various courses and speeds to tow the PORT OF BEAUMONT out of the ice. 1703: Set base course of 267°T, 270° pgc, speed 14.1 knots, 110 rpm. 1710: Slacked off cable to 125 yards and shifted to the automatic towing release.
1800 to 2000
1955: Sighted EDISTO bearing 307°, distance 10 miles.
2000 to 2400:
2010: Changed course right to 300°T, 303° pgc. 2100: Made preparations to cast off PORT OF BEAUMONT. 2115: Cast off PORT OF BEAUMONT. 2130: Proceeding on various courses and speeds, maneuvering to come alongside PORT OF BEAUMONT. 2136: PORT OF BEAUMONT moored along starboard side. 2210: Anchored in Marguerite Bay in 30 fathoms of water with 10t [sic] fathoms of chain out to the port anchor, thirty miles south of Adelaide Island. 2215: Secured numbers 3, 4, and 6 main generators, numbers 1 and 2 generators on 5-minutes standby.
21 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -68.43, Long -68.46
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Marguerite Bay, off Palmer Peninsula, Antarctica, 30 miles south of Adelaide Island in 30 fathoms of water with 105 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. SS PORT OF BEAUMONT moored alongside to starboard with 3x?” wire lines. USS EDISTO 500 yards northward. Various rock outcroppings in the vicinity. Generators1 and 2 on 5-minutes standby.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.1155: Making preparations for getting underway.
1200 to 1600:
Underway to get clear of experimental blast. Numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion making 3.3 knots at 24.9 rpm. PORT OF BEAUMONT in tow alongside to starboard. 1239: Anchored in 23 fathoms of water with 90 fathoms of chain to port anchor. 1256: Secured special sea detail, secured all main generators. Placed numbers 5 and 6 main generators on 15-minutes standby.
1600 to 2400:
1606: USS EDISTO anchored 1200 yards ahead. 1643: SS BISCOE moored alongside PORT OF BEAUMONT.
22 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -68.31, Long -67.55 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, with 90 fathoms of chain to the port anchor in 23 fathoms of water with the SS PORT OF BEAUMONT and SS JOHN BISCOE moored alongside to starboard. Main generators 5 and 6 on 15-minutes standby. USS EDISTO anchored 1½ miles, bearing 063°.
0400 to 0800:
0429: JOHN BISCOE got underway from alongside PORT OF BEAUMONT.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: Held divine services. 1015: Made preparations for getting underway. 1043: Underway maneuvering on various courses and speeds. 1053: PORT OF BEAUMONT cast off from starboard, speed 14 knots at 109 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
1111: Changed course to 092°T, 095° pgc, en route to Neny Fjord.
1200 to 1600:
1415: Rendezvoused with JOHN BRISCOE. Entered Neny Bay, rebreaking our day-old path in the bay ice. JOHN BRISCOE 400 yards astern. 1526: Lying to off Stonington Island.
1600 to 1800:
1605: Moored to deadmen [ice anchoring devices] with deep sea anchor cable.1636: Secured main generators 1, 2, 5 and placed them on 30-minutes standby.
1800 to 2400:
Moored to bay ice with deep sea anchor cable in Neny Island Bay.
23 February 1948
Operating in Antarctica
Lat -67.80, Long -69.51
0000 to 0400:
Moored to bay ice with deep sea anchor cable in Neny Island Bay, SS JOHN BISCOE 50 yards astern. Main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on 30-minutes standby. 0330: Made preparations for getting underway. 0340: Put main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line with bridge control. 0350: Underway leading JOHN BISCOE out through Neny Bay ice.
0400 to 0800:
Underway on various courses and speeds following former path out of bay ice. 0510: Changed course to 280°T, 283° pgc, 249° pstgc, 246° psc. Set standard speed of 12 knots at 92 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
Underway on various courses and speeds leaving Marguerite Bay in column formation with BISCOE 1500 yards astern. Joined up with EDISTO, set course to 000°T, SS [PORT OF] BEAUMONT 1500 yards astern. 1100: Made weekly inspection of magazines sprinkling system; conditions normal.
1200 to 1800:
1300: Exercised crew at general quarters. 1320: Secured from general quarters. 1432: Maneuvering at various courses and speeds, preparing to take BEAUMONT in tow using 350 feet of 2-inch towing cable with automatic towing release. Steaming in column formation 1000 yards astern of EDISTO on base course 000°T, 003° pgc, speed 13 knots at 100 rpm.1531: Slowed speed to 6.7 knots at 50 rpm and lengthened towing cable to 600 feet. 1539: Changed speed to 13 knots at 100 rpm.
1800 to 2000:
1813: SS PORT OF BEAUMONT cast off tow line. 1815: Took position 600 yards ahead of EDISTO. Changed speed to 14 knots. 2202: Changed course to 288°T, 290° pgc, 252° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
2120: Changed speed to 10 knots. 2202: Changed course to 288°T, 290° pgc, 253° pstgc.
24 February 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -65.28, Long -75.73
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru on base course 290° pgc,288°T, 253° pstgc, and 257° psc. Main generators numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line, making 10 knots at 76 rpm. USS EDISTO is keeping station 1000 yards astern. 0151: Changed course to 293°T, 295° pgc, 261° psc and 260° pstgc. Changed course to 288°T, 290° pgc, 257° pstgc. Changed speed to 12 knots, 92 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0400: Changed speed to 14 knots 109 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1320: USS EDISTO maneuvering independently.
1600 to 1800:
1630: Changed course to 000°T, 002° pgc, 340° psc, 330° pstgc. 1631: All engines stopped, took main generators numbers 1 and 2 off the line and shifted to motor room control. Set standard speed at 10 knots, 76 rpm. 1632: Changed speed to 8 knots, 61 rpm. EDISTO taking station due west, distance 20 miles.
1800 to 2400:
1947: Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm.
25 February 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -61.91, Long -77.58
0000 to 0800:
Underway en route Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru on course 000°T, 002° pgc, 330° pstgc, and 330° psc with main generators numbers 5 and 6 on propulsion. Standard speed 10 knots, 76 rpm. Maintaining continuous surface radar watch with fathometer soundings every 10 minutes. USS EDISTO on station bearing 270°T, distance 20 miles.
0800 to 2400:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0930: Made daily inspections of magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions normal. 1125: Changed speed to 11 knots, 84 rpm.
26 February 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -58.30, Long -77.58
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly en route to Callao, Peru, on base course 000°T, 002° pgc, 336° pstgc, 337° psc. Standard speed 11 knots, at 84 rpm with main generators on the line for propulsion. Maintaining continuous radar and fathometer watch. USS EDISTO keeping 20 miles to the west.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Underway as before.
27 February 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -54.22, Long -77.63
0000 to 0400:
Underway in company with USS EDISTO en route from Antarctica to Callao, Peru, on course 000°T, 002° pgc, 335° psc and pstgc. Standard speed 10 knots, making 11 knots, at 84 rpm. Generators 5 and 6 are on the line. EDISTO is 20 miles to the west; both ships taking soundings every 10 minutes.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Changed course to 340°T, 342° pgc, 316° pstgc, and 318° psc.
1600 to 1800:
1600: Changed course to 000°T, 002° pgc, 328° psc, and 335° pstgc. 1645: All engines stopped to put main generators numbers 1 and 2 on the line. Set standard speed at 12.4 knots, 95 rpm. 1646: All engines ahead at standard speed. 1648: Changed standard speed to 14 knots, 109 rpm. All engines ahead at standard speed.
1800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
28 February 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -48.86, Long -77.96667743143664
0000 to 0400:
En route to Callao, Peru, in company with USS EDISTO, 20 miles to the west. Main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line. Ship is on course 000°T, 002° pgc, 335° pstgc, 337° psc, at standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm. Standing continuous surface radar watch. 2355: Changed speed to 12 knots, 96 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
Ship is rolling to 50°. 0435: 3 life raft was carried away. 0515: Came to 100°T, ahead ?, while life rafts, gangway and boats were secured. 0612: Resumed base course at standard speed.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0842: Changed course to 337° pgc, 335°T, 313° psc, and 310° pstgc.
1200 to 1800:
1216: Changed course to 000°T, 002° pgc, 337° pstgc and 341° psc. 1219: Increased speed to 13.1 knots, 10 rpm. 1303: Increased speed to 14 knots, 109 rpm.
1800 to 2000:
1730: All engines stopped to take generator 2 off the line to repair a leak. 1732: Starboard engines ahead 100 rpm. Port engines ahead 80 rpm. 1757: Port engines stopped to put main generator 2 back on the line. All engines ahead standard, 14 knots,109 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
29 February 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -44.68, Long -77.91
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru, on course 000°T, 002° pgc, 343° pstgc, 340° psc, with numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 generators on propulsion. Standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. USS EDISTO in company, bearing 270°T, 20 miles. 0100: Stopped, took generators 5 and 6 off propulsion; put numbers 3 and 4 on propulsion. 0102: Underway. Maintaining continuous radar and fathometer watch.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
Underway as before. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0828: Changed course to 355°T, 357° pgc, 341° pstgc, 337° psc. 0900: Held divine services.
1200 to 2000:
Changed course to 000°T, 002° pgc, 345° pstgc and 348° psc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
LOGS FOR MARCH 1948
[Title page]
[List of Officers, unchanged from January 1948]
[Blank remarks page]
1 March 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -38.96, Long -77.93
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru. Steering base course 000°T, 002° pgc, 344° psc, 347° pssc with numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 main generators for propulsion. Standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. USS EDISTO in company, 20 miles to westward. Maintaining a continuous radar and fathometer watch.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0804: Changed standard speed to 13.5 knots, 104 rpm. 0930: Made weekly test of the magazine sprinkling system: conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
Exercised at general quarters. 1317: Secured from general quarters.
0400 to 0800:
Slowing to ? speed every hour for soundings.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0804: Changed standard speed to 13.5 knots, 04 rpm. 0930: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system; conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Exercised at general quarters. 1317: Secured from general quarters.
1600 to 2400:
Underway as before.
2 March 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -33.49, Long -78.04
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru, on base course 356°T, 358° pgc, 342° psc, and 339° pssc. Standard speed 13.5 knots, 104 rpm with main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion. Ship is in material condition BAKER. Maintaining a continuous radar and fathometer watch. USS EDISTO is on station bearing 268° pgc, distance 20 miles.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0855: Sighted De Mas Atieera Island bearing 310°T, distance 55 miles. 1057: Changed course to 359°T, 001° pgc, 343° pstgc, 346° psc.
1200 to 2400:
Underway as before.
3 March 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -27.99, Long -77.93
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly en route from Marguerite Bay, Palmer Peninsula, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru, on base course 001° pgc, 359°T, 344° pstgc, and 347° psc, with main generators numbers 1, 2, 3 and 6 on the line for propulsion making 13.5 knots at 104 rpm. Slowing to ? standard speed every hour to take soundings. USS EDISTO is keeping station 20 miles on the port beam.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1230: Changed course to 359°T, 000° pgc, 344° pstgc and 346° psc. 1319: Stopped, took main generator 3 off the line, put main generator 5 on the line. 1341: Shifted from number 2 steering motor to number 1.
1600 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
1951: Changed course to 270°T, 271° pgc, 249° pstgc, 252° psc. Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm. Took main generators 1 and 2 off the line, using numbers 5 and 6 generators for main propulsion.
4 March 1948
From Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru
Lat -26.279, Long -80.097
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route Marguerite Bay, Antarctica, to Callao, Peru, on base course 270°T, 271° pgc, 249° pstgc, and 252° psc. Standard speed 10 knots, 76 rpm, with main generators 5 and 6 on propulsion. Maintaining continuous surface radar and fathometer watch. 0016: Made radar contact with USS EDISTO (AG-89) bearing 272°T, distance 19.5 miles. 0025: Sighted EDISTO bearing 270°T, distance 15 miles. 0140: Steaming in column formation with EDISTO on station 600 yards astern. 0317: Made radar contact with San Ambrosio Island, bearing 260°T, distance 32.4 miles. 0323: Sighted San Ambrosio Island, bearing 260°T, distance 31 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0528: Sighted Gonzalez and San Felix Islands bearing 260°T, range 20 miles. 0607: Changed course to 251° pgc, 250°T and 231° pstgc. 0641: Changed course to 253° psc. 0715: Set the anchor detail. 0725: Changed speed to 5 knots, 38 rpm. 0735: All engines stopped. 0737: Anchored off San Felix Island in 8 fathoms of water with 60 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: black cone 147°T, right tangent of San Felix Island 195°T, and small rocks to the right of Cathedral Rock bearing 306.5°T. 0848: Secured sea watch and set regular in-port watch on the quarterdeck. Placed main generators 5 and 6 on 1-hour standby.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations: no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
5 March 1948
San Felix Island, Chile
Lat -26.279, Long -80.097
0000 to 0400:
Anchored ½ mile north of San Felix Island in 8 fathoms of water with 95 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. USS EDISTO is anchored ½ mile eastward. Generators 5 and 6 on 1-hour standby.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no unauthorized absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
6 March 1948
San Felix Island, Chile
Lat -26.279, Long -80.097
0000 to 0400:
Anchored ½ mile north of San Felix Island in13 fathoms of water with 95 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. USS EDISTO is anchored ½ mile eastward. Generators 5 and 6 on 1-hour standby.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no unauthorized absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
7 March 1948
San Felix Island, Chile
Lat -26.279, Long -80.097
0000 to 0400:
Anchored ½ mile north of San Felix Island in 13 fathoms of water with 95 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. USS EDISTO is anchored 1000 yards eastward. Generators 5 and 6 on 1-hour standby.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
8 March 1948
San Felix Island, Chile
Lat -26.279, Long -80.097
0000 to 0400:
Anchored ½ mile north of San Felix Island in 13 fathoms of water, coral bottom, with 95 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. USS EDISTO is anchored ½ mile eastward. Main generators 5 and 6 on 1-hour standby.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
9 March 1948
At San Felix Island, Chile [and at sea]
Lat -26.279, Long -80.097
0000 to 0400:
Anchored ½ mile north of San Felix Island in 13 fathoms of water, with 95 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. USS EDISTO is anchored ½ mile eastward. Main generators 5 and 6 on 1-hour standby.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Commenced making preparations for getting underway. 0530: Commenced heaving in to short stay. 0550: Underway, en route from San Felix Island to Callao, Peru, on course 045°T, 046° pgc, 031° pstgc, 032° psc, standard speed 13.5 knots, 104 rpm, with numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion. Captain is at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator are on the bridge. USS EDISTO took station 600 yards astern.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1400:
Underway as before.
1600 to 1800:
1610: USS EDISTO changed course to 000°T, to take station bearing 270°T, distance 20 miles.
1800 to 2000:
1813: Changed course to 000°T, 001° pgc, 344° psc, 344° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
10 March 1948
From San Felix Island, Chile, to Callao, Peru
Lat -21.27, Long -78.02
0000-4000:
Underway en route from San Felix Island to Callao, Peru, on base course 000°T, 001° G [pgc], 346° psc, 346° pstgc, standard speed 13.5 knots, 104 rpm with main generators numbers 3, 4, 5 and six on the line for propulsion. Maintaining continuous surface radar and fathometer watch. USS EDISTO on station 20 miles westward.
4000 to 1200:
Underway as before.
1200 to 1600:
1245: Held quarters for Commanding Officer’s inspection of personnel and topside spaces. 1335: Secured from Commanding Officer’s inspection. 1435: In accordance with BuOrd Circular Letter A5-46, dumped 35 pounds of demolition explosives over the side.
1600 to 2400:
Underway as before.
11 March 1948
From San Felix Island, Chile, to Callao, Peru
Lat -14.89, Long -78.01
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Antarctica to Callao, Peru, in company with USS EDISTO on course 000°T, 001° pgc, 350° psc and pstgc. Standard speed 13.5 knots, 04 rpm. Generators numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 are on the line. USS EDISTO is on station 20 miles westward.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
Changed course to 001°T, 002° pgc, 350° pstgc and 354° psc. Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1525: Changed course to 000°T, 001° pgc, 350° pstgc, and 352° psc.
1800 to 2000:
1800: Changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm. 1903: Sighted USS EDISTO bearing 300°T, distance 13 miles. 1944: Changed course to 359° pgc, 358°T, 349° psc, 352° pssc.
2000 to 2400:
1945: All engines stopped, took numbers 3 and 4 [generators] off propulsion. 1946: Resumed standard speed. 1957: USS EDISTO took station astern, distance 600 yards.
12 March 1948
From San Felix Island, Chile, to Callao, Peru
Lat -12.06, Long -77.16
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Antarctica to Callao, Peru, on base course 358°T, 359° pgc, 352° psc, 350° pstgc, making standard speed of 10 knots, 76 rpm, with main generators 5 and 6 for propulsion. USS EDISTO on station 600 yards astern. Standing continuous radar and fathometer watches. 0025: Changed course to 056°T, 057° pgc, 052° psc, 051° pstgc. 0230: Radar contact bearing 075°T, distance 46 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0410: Sighted Palominos Light bearing 089°T, distance 18 miles. 0539: Changed course to 090°T, 091° pgc, 077° psc, 087° pstgc. 0610: All engines stopped. Pilot and Naval Attache’s party came aboard. Put number 3 boat in the water. 0623: Engines ahead ?. Pilot at the conn, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steaming various courses and speeds conforming with Callao Harbor. 0635: Passed through breakwater. 0650: Moored starboard side to pier 1 (north) Callao, Peru, with 6 standard mooring lines. Lines 1 and 6, 1½” wire; lines 2, 3, 4 and 5, 8” manila. 0700: Pilot left the ship.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0920: CTF-39 left ship to make routine official calls. 0930: Received 9½ tons of fresh provisions for use in general mess, inspected as to quantity by supply department, as to quality by LTJG L. O. YAUSSY, MC. 1000: Shore Patrol with LT C. C. HERRING, USN, in charge, left the ship for Shore Patrol duty in Lima, Peru. 1000: Commenced liberty for the crew.
1200 to 1600:
1315: CTF-39 returned to the ship having completed routine official call. 1500: Mayor of Callao and Prefect of Police of Callao made an official call. 1530: American Ambassador to Peru made an official call. 1545: Admiral J. H. DUNCAN, USN, made an official call.
1600 to 2000:
1630: Prefect of Lima, Peru, made an official call.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
13 March 1948
Callao, Peru
Lat -12.06, Long -77.16
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to south side of pier 1, Callao, Peru, with six standard mooring lines, and receiving telephone service from the dock. USS EDISTO, moored north side of pier 1. CTF-39 aboard USS BURTON ISLAND, SOPA of US Task Force.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0915: Held quarters for muster, no absentees. 0930: Shore Patrol left the ship to report to LT C. C. HERRING, USN, senior patrol officer. 1000: LTJG J. P. HOPKINS, USN, returned aboard ship having completed temporary Shore Patrol duty in Lima, Peru.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
14 March 1948
Callao, Peru
Lat -12.06, Long -77.16
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the south side of pier 1, Callao, Peru, with six standard mooring lines, receiving telephone service from the dock. USS EDISTO is moored on the north side of pier 1. SOPA is CTF-39 aboard USS BURTON ISLAND.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0810: Shore Patrol left the ship to report to LT C. C. HERRING, senior patrol officer at the patrol headquarters in Lima. 0900: Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: BEST, R. J., MOMM2, 357 52 73, USN, and BURKE, J. C., RM2, 291 35 77, USN, absent since 0900, 14 March 1948.
1200 to 1600:
BEST, R. J., MOMM2, returned aboard AOL from 0900, 14 March 1948 to 1205, 14 March 1948, a period of 3 hours, 5 minutes. 1400: The following men left the ship on Shore Patrol, WATTS, J. V., BM2, REIST, W. H., USMC.
1600 to 2000:
1730: BURKE, J. C., RM2, returned aboard AOL from 0900, 14 March 1948, a period of 8 hours, 30-minutes.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
15 March 1948
Callao, Peru
Lat -12.06, Long -77.16
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the south side of pier 1, Callao, Peru, with six standard mooring lines, receiving telephone service from the dock. USS EDISTO is moored on the north side of pier 1. CTF-39 aboard USS BURTON ISLAND is SOPA of the US Task Force.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0915: Held quarters for muster, no absentees. 0930: TRACY, L. W., LT USN, reported aboard for duty. Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system, conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Pursuant to BuPers Dispatch 261722Z of February 1948, LT R. J. LONG, 0283873, was detached from duty on board this vessel for duty on board the USS EDISTO.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
16 March 1948
Callao, Peru
Lat -12.06, Long -77.16
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the south side of pier 1, Callao, Peru, with six standard mooring lines, receiving telephone service from the dock. USS EDISTO is moored on the north side of pier 1. SOPA is CTF-39 aboard USS BURTON ISLAND.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0825: Shore Patrol left ship to report to LT C. C. HERRING, senior patrol officer at the patrol headquarters in Lima. 0900: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: TEST, E., 385 89 31, ACMM, USN, and LENNEAR, Leo Vandon Jr., 555 55 49, ST3, USN. LENNEAR returned aboard AOL from 0900, 16 March 1948, a period of 1 hour and 5 minutes.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2020: Gyro compass was placed in operation. 2025: McNAIR, P. R., CQM, 371 85 26, USN, was returned on board by the senior patrol officer, from Shore Patrol duty, under the influence of alcohol and unfit to carry out his duties.
17 March 1948
Callao, Peru
Lat -11.40, Long -77.93
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the south side of pier 1, Callao, Peru, with six standard mooring lines, receiving telephone service from the dock. USS EDISTO is moored on the north side of pier 1. CTF-39 aboard USS BURTON ISLAND is SOPA of the Task Force.
0400 to 0800:
0430: LT C. C. HERRING, USN, LTJG J. P. HOPKINS and patrol party returned on board and resumed their regular duties, having completed temporary duty as Shore Patrol at Lima, Peru. 0545: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: TEST, E., ACMM, USN. 0600: Made preparations for getting underway. 0650: TEST, E. returned, absent over leave since 9000, 16 March 1948. Peruvian Pilot, J. Puage, came aboard. 0707: Got underway with numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion, from pier 1, Callao, Peru. Steering various courses and speeds conforming to channel, with Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0733: With right tangent, Isla San Lorenzo bearing 259°T, Isla San Lorenzo light bearing 199°T and Pta Punto [presumably La Punta] bearing 185°T, took departure from Callao, Peru. Set base course 310°T, 311° pgc, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm, en route to Balboa, Panama.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0900: Sighted ship bearing 302°T, distance approximately 12 miles. 0923: Passed unidentified ship well clear to port. 1023: Sighted ship bearing 305°T, distance approximately 15 miles. 1127: Passed Pelado Rock close aboard, 2 miles to starboard. 1130: Changed course to 325°T, 326° pgc, 315° pstgc, 318° psc. Made daily inspection of smokeless powder samples, conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1314: Passed Norwegian ship, SS Geisha, abeam to port approximately 2 miles.
1600 to 1800:
1630: The Captain held mast and awarded the following punishment: McNAIR, P. R., CQM, 371 85 26, USN. Offense: Neglect of duty and under the influence of intoxicating liquor while on Shore Patrol. Punishment: summary court-martial.
1800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
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18 March 1948
From Callao, Peru, to Balboa, Panama Canal Zone
Lat -6.53, Long -81.15
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Callao, Peru, to Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, on base course 325°T, 326° pgc, 318° psc, 315° pstgc, with generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for main propulsion at standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm, with throttle control on the bridge. Maintaining continuous radar watch with unidentified target bearing 300°T, distance 5000 yards. CTF-39 is on board. USS EDISTO is on station 500 yards astern. 0017: Passed target abeam to port, distance 2 miles. 0020: Unidentified target bearing 006°T, distance 11¼ miles. 0400: Passed unidentified ship to starboard 6½ miles.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Changed course to 332°T, 333° pgc, 325° pstgc, 327° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0815: Made radar contact and sighted Lobos de Afuera bearing 007°T, distance 20 miles. 0825: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling systems; test was satisfactory. 0900: All engines stopped. Exercised at “man overboard” drill. Boat 2 made the USS EDISTO and picked up LTJG L. D. SAVAGE, MC, USN, to testify in a summary court-martial. 0916: All ahead standard. 0930: The Captain held mast this date and awarded the following: TEST, W. E., ACMM, 385 89 31, USN. Offense: absence over leave from 0900, 16 March 1948 until 0650, 17 March 1948, a period of 21 hours and 50 minutes. Awarded Deck Court Martial. 0940: The summary court-martial, with LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, senior member, met to try the case of Perry R. McNAIR, CQM, USN. 0945: Passed Lobos de Afuera abeam to starboard, distance 11 miles. 1115: The summary court-martial which met at 0940 recessed for lunch.
1200 to 1600:
1211: Passed a small sailboat abeam to port, distance ½ mile.1222: Sighted sailing ship on the horizon bearing 357°T. 1237: The summary court-martial with LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, senior member, reconvened. 1237: Sighted sailing vessel bearing 310°T, distance 8 miles. 1345: Deck court, LCDR F. L. DAWLEY, USN, met to try the case of William E. TEST, ACMM. Offense: absent over leave, 21 hours and 50 minutes. 1355: Deck court adjourned. 1455: Changed course to 000°T, 001° pgc, 354° psc, 355° pssc. 1530: Published the findings and sentence in the case of William E. TEST, ACMM, tried by Deck Court for absence over leave. Finding: Guilty. Sentence: To lose pay amounting to $80.00, approved by convening authority and Commanding Officer.
1600 to 1800:
1640: The summary court-martial, of which LT D. A. BENDINELLI is senior member, recessed until 1800.
1800 to 2000:
1814: The summary court-martial, of which LT D. A. BENDINELLI is senior member, met after having been in recess since 1640. 1920: Sighted Parinas Point [Punta Pariñas] light bearing 041°T, distance 15 miles.
2000 to 2400:
2000: The summary court-martial, of which LT D. A. BENDINELLI is senior member, adjourned. 2011: Passed Parinas Point light abeam to starboard.
19 March 1948
From Callao, Peru, to Balboa, Panama Canal Zone
Lat -0.93, Long -81.28
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Callao, Peru, to Balboa, Panama, on base course 000°T, 001° pgc, 354° psc, 355° pssc, speed 14 knots, 109 rpm, with main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on line for propulsion. Maintaining a continuous surface radar watch. In company with USS EDISTO on station 600 yards astern.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Changed course to 012°T, 013° pgc, 006° pstgc, 007° psc. Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0943: Sighted La Plata Island bearing 047°T, distant 20 miles. 1045: Passed La Plata Island abeam to starboard, distant 12 miles.
1200 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Changed course to 010°T and gyro 003° psc and 003° pstgc. 2046: Lost steering control in wheelhouse. 2048: After steering took over steering control. 2059: Regained control in wheelhouse on base course.
20 March 1948
From Callao, Peru, to Balboa, Panama Canal Zone
Lat 4.65, Long -80.28
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Callao, Peru, to Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, in company with USS EDISTO on base course 010°T, 010° pgc, 003° pstgc and 004° psc. Main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm, with motor room control. Maintaining continuous surface radar watch. USS EDISTO is on station 600 yards astern. Ship is in material condition BAKER. 0247: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 053°T, distance 8 miles. 0303: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 5 miles.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1147: Sighted ship bearing 026°T.
1200 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
1937: Changed course to 014°T, pgc, 007° pstgc, 008° psc. 1943: Changed speed to 14.5 knots,114 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
2038: Suffered casualty to water cooling system of number 2 main engine. Took number 2 generator off the line, proceeding at a speed of 13.3 knots, 102 rpm. 2103: Engine casualty repaired, placed number 2 generator on the line. Changed speed to 14.4 knots, 13 rpm.
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21 March 1948
From Callao, Peru, to [and at] Balboa, Panama Canal Zone
Lat 8.9568, Long -79.5688
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Callao, Peru, to Balboa, Panama, on base course 014°T and gyro, 008° pstgc and 010° psc, speed 14.4 knots, 113 rpm, using main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 for propulsion. USS EDISTO maintaining station 600 yards astern. 0055: Sighted Cape Mala light bearing 049°T, distance 17¼ miles. 0120: Passed Cape Mala abeam, distance 8.4 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0433: Passed steamer abeam to starboard on parallel course, distance 2 miles. 0456: Sighted Bona Island light bearing 014°T, distance 17 miles. 0530: Changed course right to 020°T and gyro. 0715: Changed course left to 000°T. 0730: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds off channel entrance awaiting pilot.
0800 to 1200:
0819: Launched helicopter. 0842: Pilot H. LONGMORE came aboard. 0843: Crew assembled at quarters for the publishing of the findings and sentence in the case of McNAIR, Perry R., CQM, 371 85 26, USN, tried by summary court-martial for being under the influence of intoxicating liquor while on a Shore Patrol in Lima, Peru, and neglect of duty while on Shore Patrol in Lima, Peru. Findings: 1st Spec. proved, 2nd Spec. not approved and acquitted on this spec. Sentence: To lose $50 per month for 6 months, TLP [total loss of pay] $300, and to be discharged from US Naval Service with BCD [bad conduct discharge] but the BCD is remitted provided he maintains a record satisfactory to his Commanding Officer for 12 months, otherwise he is to be discharged with a BCD in accordance with provisions of Sec. 476 NC&B. Approved by CA 3-20-48, approved by ISIC 3-20-48. 0844: Proceeding to channel entrance, Pilot conning, Captain and Navigator on the bridge. 0853: Entered channel at speed 10 knots. 0924: Moored starboard side to south side pier 1 with 6 standard mooring lines, Submarine Docks, Balboa, Panama.
1200 to 1600:
Receiving fresh water and telephone service from shore. 1215: The following men transferred this date to USS EDISTO for transportation to continental US for leave commencing as directed by the Commanding Officer, USS EDISTO: LOWMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, SM2, USN; REIMAN, Wilbert W., 225 68 05, SC3, USN; VEITH, Albert J., 225 27 68, USN; GLYNN, A. J., 579 67 77, SG3, USN; TANT, H. A., 790 25 58, S1, USN; MacLEOD, J. D., 557 81 45, MOMM2, USN; PERRY, Edmund J., 537 79 13, S1, USN; OLSEN, N. G., 575 27 55, MOMM2, USN; GAGNER, L. F., 803 25 07, MOMM2, USN; and ESLINGER, D. R., 248 06 78, F1, USN. 1300: CTF-39 shifted his flag from USS BURTON ISLAND to USS EDISTO with staff and flag personnel. Records and accounts delivered by hand to USS EDISTO.
Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s letter AG89/P16-4/ck MR GLEN KRAUSE reported aboard this vessel for transportation to a port in the US. 1400: Pursuant to ComServLant dispatch 041546z of March 1948, FISHER, Martel J., ARM2, 882 99 47, USN, reported aboard for transportation to Receiving Station West Coast. Records and accounts delivered by hand. Pursuant to CTF-39 dispatch 091720Z of March 1948, WARD, Robert L., AETM1, 670 00 73, reported aboard for transportation to Receiving Station Terminal Island, San Pedro, California. Records and accounts delivered by hand. 1430: Pursuant to ComWesSeaFron dispatch 21004Z of February 1948, MILKE, Lewis R., CMOMM, 234 0304, USN; NEWELL, Lloyd T., S1, 377 55 70, USN; ZOPPI, Earnest E., S1, 378 09 43, USN; GEARY, Frank S., STM1, 376 43 62, USN; and CHMIELEWSKI, Arthur J., S2, 992 61 02, USN, reported aboard for duty. Records and accounts delivered by hand.
1430: The following men received aboard for transportation to US for leave purposes: COOK, Elmer E., CEM, 346 49 31, USN; BROWN, Earnest R., S1, 58110 00, USN; DUST, Douglas F., S2, 555 87 19; HARPER, Richard R., ST1, 274 26 15, USN; HAYNES, Elwin P., STM1, 937 56 49, USN; HENDERSON, Kenneth R., QM3, 554 19 98, USN; HUSTON, Lester L., EM2, 279 61 37, USN; LASSITER, Durwood G., EM1, 274 86 61, USN; RECORD, Clyde S., MOMM1, 383 16 20, USN; ROSE, Joseph M., S1RM, 798 61 44, USN; SIMS, Leland E., SF1, 368 75 01, USN; SPANGLER, Robert J., Y2, 387 54 45, USN; STEPHERSON, Herman J., S2, 577 04 62, USN; STUCK, Vernon C., BM2, 385 91 24 USN; and WILLIAMS, Jesse J., CK1, 274 59 71, USN.
1440: Pursuant to CTF-39 dispatch 081615Z of March 1948, CRUMP, Robert W., CEM, 342 26 15, USN, and MORTIMER, Edwin V., CM1, 382 25 11, USN, reported aboard for leave purposes. 1440: Pursuant to AlNav 197-47 and BuPers Manual Article D-9104 Paragraph 2 (c), MILLETT, Anatole A., S2, 567 93 79, reported aboard for transportation to Receiving Station West Coast. 1440: Pursuant to CTF-39 dispatch 081615Z of March 1948, AUGUSTINE, J. (n), CMMCBE, 382 21 89, USN, reported aboard for transportation to Receiving Station West Coast.
1600 to 2000:
1829: CHBOSN Max O. BAIRD, 041 61 46, USN, reported aboard for passage to San Pedro, California. 1830: Pursuant to ComWesSeaFron dispatch number 210046Z of February 1948, GRANGER, Arthur A., CMOMM, 328 44 68, USN; BOTT, Harry D., 372 67 93, S1, USN; WARREN, Eddie (n)., STM2, 211 34 66, USN; SWEARNGIN, James H., S1, 387 32 85, USN; and GATES, Roy S. Jr., S1, 75506 62, USN, transferred to USS EDISTO. Records and accounts delivered by hand.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
22 March 1948
Balboa, Panama
Lat 8.9568, Long -79.5688
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to south side of pier 1 with six standard mooring lines, Submarine Docks, Balboa, Canal Zone.
0400 to 0800:
0445: Lit fire under number 2 boiler. 0530: Cut in number 2 boiler in the main steam line.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees. 0812: Commenced fueling the ship from the dock. Draft of ship forward 24 feet, aft 24 feet 6 inches. 0815: Received stores for the general mess, inspected as to quantity by ENS J. W. FITZPATRICK, SC, USN, and to quality by LTJG L. O. YAUSSY, from Naval Supply Depot, Balboa, Canal Zone. Helicopter is airborne with LTJG H. GLENZER as pilot. 0930: Completed fueling ship, having received on board 1222.5 bbls of diesel fuel oil at 60° F. Draft of ship forward 24 feet, aft 24 feet 10 inches. 1030: Helicopter landed aboard with LT L.W. TRACY, USN, as pilot.
1200 to 1600:
1425: Commenced discharging aviation gasoline to dock.
1600 to 2000:
1555: Completed discharging aviation gasoline to dock, having delivered 1950 gallons at 60° F; draft of ship forward 24 feet, aft 24 feet 9 inches.
2000 to 2400:
2006: Secured number 2 boiler.
23 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama, to San Pedro, California
Lat 7.71, Long -79.86
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the south side of pier 1 with 6 standard mooring lines, in the Submarine Docks, Balboa, Canal Zone. Receiving the following services from the shore: fresh water and telephone. Ship’s service generator number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0440: Lit fire under number 2 boiler. 0500: Made all preparations for getting underway. Generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 are on the line. 0624: Pilot S. JOHNSON came aboard. 0625: Underway from USN Submarine Base, Balboa, Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, in accordance with CTF-39 dispatch 211112Z March. Steaming on various courses and speeds conforming with the channel. The Pilot at the conn; Captain and Navigator are on the bridge. 0701: Pilot left the ship. 0710: Passed buoy 1 abeam 50 yards to port. Set standard speed 14.2 knots at 111 rpm. 0711: Took departure for San Pedro on course 180°T and pgc, 181° pstgc, 175° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0750: Changed course to 200°T and pgc, 199° psc, 193° pssc. 0800: Mustered on stations; no absentees. 1017: Ship sighted at 180°T, distance 6 miles. 1035: Passed SS GOLDEN WEST to port, distance 1 mile.
1200 to 1600:
1235: Sighted Isla Iguana, bearing 287°T, distance 12 miles. 1237: Changed course to 195°T and pgc, 193°30’ pstgc and 188° psc. 1320: Changed course to 229°T and pgc, 224° pstgc, 223° psc. Sighted Cape Mala light bearing 323°T. 1528: Changed course to 270°T, 262° pstgc, 263° psc.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
1800: Retarded ship’s clocks to conform with zone plus 6 time.
2000 to 2400:
1945: Isla Jicarita light sighted bearing 305°T, distance 12 miles. 1955: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 285°T, distance 8 miles. 2018: Passed unidentified ship sighted at 1955, well clear to starboard. 2019: Changed course to 297°T and pgc, 28° pstgc. 2048: Isla Jicarita light abeam to starboard, distance 7500 yards. 2056: Sighted lights of a ship, bearing 327°T, approximately 20 miles. 2117: Passed light of the ship sighted at 2056 abeam to starboard, distance 5 miles. 2245: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 334°T, distance 8 miles. 2258: Passed Isla Montuosa abeam to starboard, distance 7 miles. 2309: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 5½ miles.
24 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama, to San Pedro, California
Lat 8.81, Long -84.90
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Balboa, Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, on course 297°T and pgc, 288° pstgc and 292° psc, with main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1305: Sighted ship bearing 270°, distance 15 miles. 1330: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port, distance 4 miles. 1330: Sighted ship bearing 215°, distance 18 miles.
1600 to 1800:
1545: Sighted ship bearing 316°T, distance 10 miles. 1614: Sighted ship bearing 245°T, distance 10 miles.
1800 to 2000:
1802: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 271°T, distance 14 miles. 1826: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port, distance 7 miles.
2000 to 2400:
2025: Sighted SS MARGARET SYKES [possibly MARGARET LYKES] bearing 320°T, distance 22 miles. 2115: Passed Margaret Sykes abeam to starboard.
25 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama, to San Pedro, California
Lat 11.46, Long -90.25
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly en route from Balboa, Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, on course 297°T and pgc, 287° pstgc and 290° psc with numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6 engines on the line for propulsion, speed 14.3 knots, 112 rpm. Maintaining a continuous radar watch with material condition BAKER set throughout the ship.
0400 to 0800:
0403: Sighted an unidentified ship bearing 288°T, distance 10.5 miles. 0420: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port, 5 miles. 0701: Suffered casualty to number 6 main engine. Took main generator 6 off the line, proceeding on generators 1, 2 and 5, average speed 13.4 knots.
0800 to 1200:
0755: All engines stopped, took main generator 5 off the line and placed main generators 3 and 4 on the line. 0757: All engines ahead at standard speed of 14.3 knots, 112 rpm. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1217: Port engine stopped, took number 2 main generator off the line. 1218: Port engine ahead, standard speed at 100 rpm on main generator 4. 1244: Port engine stopped. Placed number 2 main generator on the line. 1245: Port engine ahead at standard speed with 112 rpm on main generators 2 and 4. 1305: Exercising crew at General Quarters. 1312: Commenced firing. 1347: Completed firing all guns. Total rounds of ammunition expended: 4 rounds of 5” 38, 214 rounds of 4 mm and 420 rounds of 20 mm. 1347: Secured from General Quarters.
1600 to 1800:
1613: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 345°T. 1630: Passed unidentified ship bearing 027°T, distance 9 miles.
1800 to 2000:
1816: Sighted ship bearing 327°T, distance 12 miles.
2000 to 2400:
2115: Passed SS AUGUSTINE [?] abeam to starboard, distance 9 miles. 2335: Passed SS GEORGE C. HOLMES [possibly GEORGE R. HOLMES] abeam to starboard, distance 5 miles.
26 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama, to San Pedro, California
Lat 14.18, Long -95.88
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly en route from Balboa, Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, on course 297°T and pgc, 286° pstgc, 294° psc, at standard speed of 14.3 knots, 112 rpm. Generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 are on the line.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0907: Made radar contact bearing 316°T, distance 17.2 miles. 0910: Made radar contact bearing 324°T, distance 14 miles. 0911: Sighted 2 unidentified ships bearing 316°T, distance 16 miles, and 324°T, distance 14 miles. 0938: Passed ship abeam to starboard,
distance 14.9 miles. 0939: Passed ship abeam to starboard, distance 5.7 miles.
1200 to 2400:
Underway as before.
27 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama, to San Pedro, California
Lat 16.75, Long -101.25
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly en route from Balboa, Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, on course 297°T and pgc, 289° psc and 285° pstgc, making standard speed of 14.3 knots, 112 rpm, with generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for main propulsion. Standing a continuous surface radar watch. Ship is in material condition BAKER.
0400 to 0800:
0747: Changed course to 300°T and pgc, 292° psc, 288° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0810: Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples, conditions normal. 0950: The Commanding Officer conducted a complete inspection of personnel and topside spaces. 1055: Made radar contact and sighted unidentified ship bearing 012°T, distance 11 miles. 1103: Made contact and sighted top of the mast of an unidentified ship bearing 022°T, distance 15 miles. 1108: The ship sighted at 1103 passed abeam to starboard bearing 030°T, distance 15 miles. 1133: The ship sighted at 1055 passed abeam to starboard bearing 30°T, distance 10 miles. 1136: Sighted coast of Mexico bearing 000°T, to 010°T, distance 40 miles.
1200 to 1600:
1335: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 332°T, distance 10 miles. 1414: Passed ship abeam to starboard, 10 miles.
1600 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2030: Changed course to 307°T, pgc, 296° psc, 300° psc. 2223: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 331°T. 2223: Sighted Point San Silma light bearing 226°T, distance 22 miles. 2300: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 5 miles. 2350: Passed Point Silma light abeam to starboard, distance 8 miles.
28 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama, to San Pedro, California
Lat 20.02, Long -106.05
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Balboa, Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, on course 307°T, 296° pstgc, 300° psc, with numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 main generators on propulsion. Making standard speed of 14.3 knots, 112 rpm. 0250: Sighted Manzanillo light bearing 320°T, distance 27 miles. 0335: Sighted ship bearing 288°T, distance 13 miles. Maintaining continuous radar watch.
0400 to 0800:
0415: Passed [Punta] Campos Light abeam to starboard bearing 037°T, distance 13 miles. 0636: All engines stopped. Took number 2 main generator off the line. 0637: Speed starboard engine 112 rpm, port engine 100 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1004: All ahead standard with generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Made noon reports to the Commanding Officer. 1252: Changed course to 010°T and pgc, 359° psc, 357° pstgc. 1255: Changed course to 307°T and pgc, 298° psc, 294° pstgc.
1600 to 1800:
1552: Stopped starboard engine and placed generator 5 on the line.1554: Running starboard engine at 128 rpm, port engine at 114 rpm, averaging 15 knots at 121 rpm.
1800 to 2000:
1775: Port engine stopped to take number 2 generator off the line.1756: All engines ahead at standard speed. 1819: All engines stopped to put number 2 generator on the line.1820: All engines ahead at standard speed, 15 knots at 121 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
2124: Starboard engine stopped to take number 2 generator off the line. 2125: All engines ahead at standard speed, 14.1 knots, 110 rpm, on main generators 2, 3, 4 and 5. 2218: Starboard engine stopped; put main generator 1 back on the line. All engines ahead at standard speed, 15 knots at 121 rpm.
29 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama, to San Pedro, California
Lat 23.51, Long -111.01
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Balboa, Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, on base course 307°T, pgc, 294° pssc, 297° psc. Speed is 15 knots at 121 rpm using main generators 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for propulsion, maintaining continuous surface radar watch. 0207: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 290°T, distance 14 miles. 0235: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port bearing 220°T, distance 12 miles. 0250: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 275°T, distance 15 miles. 0305: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port bearing 220°T, distance 15 miles.
0400 to 0800:
0420: Passed unidentified ship to port bearing 217°T, distance 4 miles. 0547: Sighted Cabo Falso light bearing 323°T, distance 23 miles. Changed course to 310°T, 297½ pstgc, 301° pssc. Passed Cabo Falso light to starboard bearing 140°T, distance 7¼ miles.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0830: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling systems. Conditions normal. 1055: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 3¼ miles.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before.
1600 to 1800:
Sighted ship bearing 311°T, distance 17 miles. 1726: Took number 3 engine off the line. 1727: All ahead standard speed, 14.3 knots, 112 rpm.
1800 to 2000:
1804: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port, distance 2.5 miles. 1913: Passed Cape San Lazaro abeam to starboard, bearing 040°T, distance 13.5 miles. 1917: Sighted Cape San Lazaro light bearing 048°T, distance 8 miles.
2000 to 2400:
1948: Made radar contact with unidentified target bearing 001°T, range 7700 yards. 1957: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 322°T, range 17½ miles. 2038: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, range 3000 yards. 2040: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 315°T, range 15 miles. 2054: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 307°T, range 21 miles. 2118: Made radar contact with unidentified target bearing 130°T, range 8000 yards. 2122: Exercised at General Quarters. 2125: Secured all navigation lights. 2133: Commenced breaking out ammunition. 2138: Secured from breaking out ammunition. 2145: Secured from General Quarters. Made radar contact with unidentified target bearing 015°T, range 1000 yards. 2350: Port engine stopped to take number 4 engine off the line. 2151: All engines ahead at standard speed of 12 knots.
30 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama, to San Pedro, California
Lat 27.35, Long -115.19
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly en route from Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, on course 321°T and pgc, 308° pstgc and 311° psc, with main generators 1, 2 and 5 on the line for propulsion. Standard speed 13.4 knots,103 rpm. Material condition BAKER set throughout the ship. Maintaining continuous radar watch.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 355°T. Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 11 miles. 0645: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 030°T. 0649: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 319°T. 0725: Passed the SS STEPHONS FERDIK [probably SS STEPHEN FURDEK], abeam to port, distance 1 mile.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0950: Changed course to 325°T, 308° pstgc, 312° psc. 1037: Changed course to 330°T, 312° pstgc, 314° psc. 1041: Changed course to 338°T, 321° pstgc, 325°30” psc.
1200 to 1600:
1414: Changed course to 330°T and 315° psc, 314° pstgc. 1510: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 311°, distant 13¼ miles. Passed unidentified ship abeam to port, distant 4½ miles.
1600 to 1800:
1622: Changed course to 338°T, 325° psc, 321° pstgc.
1800 to 2000:
1900: Executed sunset. 1928: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 284°, distance 12 miles.
2000 to 2400:
1942 [sic]: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port, distance 10 miles. 2115: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 290°T, distance 12 miles. 2149: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port, distance 8 miles. 2300: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 049°T, distance 14 miles.
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31 March 1948
From Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, to [and at] San Pedro, California
Lat 32.21, Long -117.65
0000 to 0400:
Underway singly en route from Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, to San Pedro, California, on base course 338°T and pgc, 322° pstgc and 325° psc. Main generators 1, 2 and 5 on the line for propulsion making 13.4 knots, 103 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0507: Sighted white light bearing 340°T. 0508: Changed course to 270°T and pgc, 237° pstgc. 0516: Changed course to 015°T and pgc, 000° pstgc and 003° psc. 0529: Passed unidentified ship abeam to port bearing 240°T, distance 4000 yards. 0530: Changed course to 338°T and pgc, 332° pstgc and 325° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0755: Changed course to 343°T and pgc, 333° psc, and 338° psc [sic]. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0856: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 053°T. 0919: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 8 miles. 0919: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 045°T. 0937: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 12 miles.
1200 to 1600:
1253: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 020°T, distance 11 miles. Sighted unidentified ship bearing 059°T, distance 12 miles. 1440: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 015°, distance 10 miles. 1544: Radar contact on San Clemente Island, bearing 241°T, distance 29 miles.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
1940: Picked up Los Angeles Harbor breakwater on radar. 1947: Sighted San Pedro breakwater light bearing 346°T.
2000 to 2400:
2077 [sic]: Entered San Pedro Harbor. 2029: Anchored in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor in berth A-4, San Pedro [Harbor,] California. Bearings from the ship: East Breakwater light 185°T, West Breakwater 230°, 280°T. 2045: USS EDISTO leave party, on board for transportation to San Pedro, left the ship with orders to report on board EDISTO upon expiration of leave. 2050: Customs Inspectors and Port Directors came aboard. 2100: Pursuant to standard transfer orders, the following men were transferred with records accounts and baggage to the Receiving Station, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California: ST GELAIS, S1, 205 49 51; HATCHE, E. B., S/SGT, USMC; GILL, H.E., ETM3, 567 22 62; COONEY, H.O., CMCBS3, 567 22 62 [GILL and COONEY show the same serial numbers.]; SCOTT, R. D., CMCBB2, 247 85 18; JOHNSON, A., CQM, 328 47 54; CRUMP R. W., CEM, 342 26 15; REIST, W. H., CPL, USMC, 57707, 30. 2140: Port Director and Customs Inspector left the ship. Pursuant to COMSU PAC LTR P16-4MM TAD AND 12 of 30 August 1947, BLADH, J. C., 554 76 16, GM1, reported for duty.
LOGS FOR APRIL,1948
[Title page]
List of Officers, April 1948
E. A. McDONALD, CDR, Commanding
F. L. DAWLEY, LCDR, Executive Officer
R. A. MIDDLETON, LCDR DC, Dental Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, First Lieutenant, Gunnery Officer
L. C. KNOWLES, LT, Engineering Officer
L. W. TRACY, LT, Aviator
H. M. JAMES, LT, Navigator
H. GLENZER, LTJG, Aviator
J. P. HOPKINS, LTJG, Communication Officer
R. J. SADLER, LTJG, TAD, UDT
L. O. SMITH, LTJG, TAD, UDT
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJG, Medical Officer
A. F. FERGUSON, ENS, Assistant Engineering Officer
J. W. FITZPATRICK, ENS SC, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, Assistant Communication Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS SC, Disbursing Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, CHBOSN, Assistant First Lieutenant
R. W. LAYTON, CHELEC, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, CHMACH, Damage Contol, "E" Division Officer
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1 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in 7 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor in explosive anchorage ABLE-4 on the following anchorage bearings: Last Entrance Breakwater light, 183°T, and West Entrance Breakwater light 235°.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations. The following men were absent over leave since 0800, 1 April: REVELES, ELLIOT, DONALDSON, HENDRICKS, ROBINSON, LASTER, ALLISON, O’NEAL, BURKE. 0830: Commenced breaking out ammunition. 0845: Yard planners came aboard. 0900: Commenced engines checks with yard personnel observing. 1030: Ceased engines checks. 1100: WARD, R. L., 670 00 73, AETMI, was transferred to the US Naval Receiving Station, Terminal Island, in accordance with CTF-39 dispatch 0917202 of March,1948. AUGUSTINE, J. (n), 382 21 89, CMOMM, was transferred to the US Naval Receiving Station, Terminal Island, in accordance with CTF-39 dispatch 0816152 of March,1948.
1200 to 1600:
1205: Ammunition lighter came alongside and commenced off loading ammunition. 1340: Ammunition lighter left the ship. 1415: HO3-S helicopter left the ship for Terminal Island Naval Airbase with LTJG GLENZER as pilot and POSPICHAL, F. E., as passenger. 1417: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 019955Z of March,1948, the following men were transferred to the Receiving Station, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California, for further assignment, with BAIRD, Clarence F., CRM, 382 01 43, USN, in charge: BERKLEY, James E., S2, 372 84 90, USN; BRAY, Cecil, S1, 359 29 27, USN; BRIGGS, Keith C., S1, 322 44 06, USN; CARTLIDGE, Lee H., S1, 625 48 16, USN; COYKENDALL, Leo J., CCS, 311 12 35, USN; HAYHURST, Carroll C., ETM2, 376 34 43, USN; HILDEBRAND, John J., AERM1, 300 04 62, USN, HOEME, Cecil O., RDM2, 848 47 26, USN, HOSACK, Cartha A., 343 96 19, AERM3, USN; KAPPLER, George D., S1, 376 41 61, USN; KENNEDY, David A., S1 652 20 96, USN; KLAVERKAMP, Robert B., S2, 787 55 19, USN; PASSMORE, Clell D., RM2, 376 98 17, USN; PINSON, Jose (n), CCK, 497 98 49, USN; SACK, Norman F., PHOM2, 300 19 50; SAUNDERS, Robert J., PHOM3, 789 32 03, USN; SINGLETON, Herman R., STM1, 287 53 04, USN; TANIS, Arend (n), SM2, 611 70 94, USN. 1430: Making preparations for getting underway. 1442: The following men returned to the ship absent over leave since 1 April 1948, a period of 7 hours and 42 minutes: ELLIOT C. W., F1; DONALDSON, W. P., MOMM2; LASTER, W. W., STM1; MILLET, A. A., S2, and ROBINSON, W. (n), ST2. 1442: The pilot, Mr. A. S. Teague, came aboard. Stationed the special sea and anchoring detail. 1445: Underway for berth 32, Terminal Island, San Pedro. 1508: Yard tug secured on port bow. 1521: Moored starboard side to the USS BAYFIELD (APA -33) at berth 32, Terminal Island, with 2 8” manila lines and 4 7/8” steel lines. 1529: Yard tug cast off beam to port. The pilot left the ship. 1530: Secured the special sea and anchor detail and set the regular in-port watch. 1535: Secured the master gyro.
1600 to 2000:
1600: The following men left the ship on leave: CHAFFIN, R. J., F1; WASTON, H. C., CMOMM; THAXTON, K. R., CMOMM; BRADFORD V. D., MOMM3; SHANKLIN, R. L., MOMM2; HASKELL, W. H., F1; PUGH, G. L., F1; SONNENBERG, R., F1; PUCKETT, C. T., EM1; FINLEY, J., MOMM2; HART, F. M., EM2; DAWLEY, L. R. F1; DAVIS, M.D., ST2; BROWN T., STM1; DAYLOR, J. C., FC1; ZOPPI, E. E., S1; HIGGINS, T. A., S1; DAMRON, C. R., RDM3; GUTHRIE, G. E., S1; KINCANNON, G. M., S1; BEAL, P. W., PHM1. 1940: Pursuant to ComSerPac dispatch 19023 of March, 1948, GOODRICH C. Y., 341 03 48, USN, was transferred to the Naval Receiving Station, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California, to report not later than 2400, 11 May 1948 for transportation to the Naval Receiving Station, PEARL HARBOR, F. H. for further assignment by Comfourteen for a normal tour of overseas shore duty.
2000 to 2400:
2300: Engineering security watch reports the flooding of the towing engine room by fresh water from fresh water tanks. 2320: Engineering security watch reports flooding stopped and water pumped out.
2 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the USS BAYFIELD (AP-33) at berth 32 Terminal Island, San Pedro, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam and telephone service from the dock. Main engines secured. 0230: ROY, H. R., EN2 604 02 97, USN, fell into the water from the brow while returning from liberty. He was taken aboard BAYFIELD for medical treatment. 0235: REVELES, G. R., EM2, returned to the ship, absent over leave since 0700, 1 April 1948, a period of 19 hours and 35 minutes. 0240: BURKE, J. C., RM2, returned to the ship, absent over leave since 0700, 1 April 1948, a period of 19 hours and 40 minutes. 0336: Received medical reports from the medical officer aboard BAYFIELD for injuries when ROY Henry fell into the water. Diagnosis: No apparent serious injuries. Patient retained on board for medical observation, x-ray facilities not immediately available.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster. The following men were reported absent over leave since 0700 this date: McGUIRE, J. W., BKR3; HENDRICKS, E. R., MOMM2; and CLIFTON, P. E., S1, a period of 0 hours and 58 minutes. Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 0119552 of March 1948, ROBINSON, Wilbur (n) Jr., ST2, 274 49 75, USN, was transferred to Receiving Station, Terminal Island, San Pedro, for further assignment. Pursuant to AL Nav 197-47 and BuPers Manual Article D-9104 Paragraph 2 (c) MILLET, Anatole A., SA, 567 93 74, was transferred to Receiving Station, Terminal Island, for discharge. 0945: MARGETAN, W. B., MOMM1, left the ship on leave. 1016: MILKE, L. R., CMOMM, 234 03 04, was transferred this date to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on authority of BuPers Ltr Pers 63-2a ML-3XAM 234 03 04 of 18 November 1947. 110 [sic]: Purvis, J. R., SSML1, departed on leave.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 1217332, ENS. H. S. HILLARD, SC, 486518, USN, reported on board this vessel for duty. 1305: LTJG LEWIS O. SMITH, USN, left this vessel having completed temporary duty in connection with ComPhiBsPac TAD Orders T, 120 of 15 November 1947. 1545: ROY, H. R., EN2, 604 02 97, USN, and COLLINS, E. (n), YN1, 722 10 23, USN, were transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California; bags, records and transfer papers accompanied the patient(s).
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
3 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to USS BAYFIELD (APA-33) at berth 32, Terminal Island, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving services from the dock: electricity, steam, telephone, fresh and salt water. Ships present are from various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS ST PAUL; office is in the Administration Building on Terminal Island.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters. The following men were absent over leave from 0730: SIMPSON, R. D., QM2, 351 01 81, USN; CLIFTON, P. E., SN, 613 87 59, USN; GLEASON, J. M., SA, 329 68 56, USN; TAYLOR, W. H., SN 847 18 80, USN; KROTH, F. C., SN 351 37 29.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Fuel and water reports made. Chronometers wound and compared.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
4 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to the USS BAYFIELD (APA-33) at berth 32, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam and telephone service from the dock. Main engines secured. SOPA is ComBatCruPac, flag is on USS ST PAUL, offices are in the Administration Building, Terminal Island. 0200: SIMPSON, R. D., QM2, 351 01 81, returned to the ship absent over leave since 0730, 3 April 1948, a period of 18 hours and 30 minutes. 0215: TAYLOR, W. H., SN 847 18 80, returned to the ship absent over leave since 0730, 3 April 1948, a period of 18 hours and 45 minutes.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Quarters for muster. The following men were reported absent over leave: O’NEAL, D. J., COX,
300 66 45, ALLISON; J. A., SF2, 077 70 71; CLIFTON, P. E., S1, 613 37 29; GLEASON, J. M., S1, 329 68 56; KROTH, F. C., S1, 351 37 29; HENDRICKS, E. R. MOMM2, 415 31 84.
0800 to 1200:
1158: Fuel and water reports made. Chronometers wound and compared.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2200: CLIFTON, P. E. (UDT) returned aboard absent over leave for a period of about 52 hours.
5 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Ship is moored starboard side to USS BAYFIELD (APA-33) at berth 33, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is ComBatCruPat on USS ST PAUL. 0230: O’NEAL, D. J., BM3, 300 66 45, USN (UDT) returned aboard absent over leave, a period of 3 days, nineteen hours and 30 minutes.
0400 to 0800:
0540: KROTH, F. C., SN, 351 37 29, returned aboard absent over leave, a period of 1 day, 22 hours and 10 minutes. 0645: ALLISON, J. A., SF2, USN, 877 70 71, absent over leave a period of 3 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes. 0658: GLEASON, J. M., SA, 329 58 59, reported aboard absent over leave, a period of 1 day, 23 hours and 28 minutes.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: HENDRICKS, E. R., MOMM2. LOSEY, H. (n), GM3, returned aboard absent over leave, 1 hour and 50 minutes.
1200 to 1600:
1315: LTJG SADLER R. J., 411776, USN, was detached this date to comply with ComPhilbaPac dispatch 020057Z. 1320: The following men were transferred in accordance with CompPhilbaPac dispatch 020059Z: CARVER, S. L., BM1, in charge of draft; ALLISON, J. A., SF2, USN, 877 70 71; BRYANT, J. F., 790 02 67, USN; CLIFTON, P. E., S1, 613 37 29, SN, USN; DUNNING, W. W., 273 51 49, QM2, USN; FRANK, J. F., 790 02 34, BM2, USN; GLEASON, J. M., 329 68 56, SA, USN; LOSEY, H. (n), 224 44 56, GM2, USN; O’NEAL, D. J., BM3, 300 66 45, USN; SMITH, J. A., 577 31 58, FN, USN; TAYLOR, W. H., SN, 847 18 80, USN. 1415: Making preparations to shift berth. 1435: Underway to shift berths using two yard tugs for propulsion. 1505: Moored alongside pier 2, berth 22½, Long Beach Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines.
1600 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2345: LCDR DAWLEY, F. L., 0072722, USN, left ship on leave for thirty days.
6 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22, with 6 standard mooring lines at Terminal Island, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam and telephone service from the dock. Main engines secured. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, aboard flagship USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster, absentee: HENDRICKS, E. R., MOMM2. 0830: YAUSSY, L. R., LTJG (MC), USNR, left ship on 10 days’ leave. 0830: TEST, W. E., 385 89 31, ACMM, left ship for Shore Patrol in accordance with ComPac C/L47-51 of 8 August 1947.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
7 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22½, with 6 standard mooring lines at Terminal Island, Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water from the dock. SOPA is ComBatCruPac aboard USS ST PAUL. 0314: HENDRICKS, E. R., EN2, returned to the ship having been AOL for 5 days, 18 hours.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster, absentee: NOVAK, L. A., CS3, AOL from 0730 this date.
0800 to 1200:
0900: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments: HENDRICKS, E. R., EN2, AOL for 5 days, 18 hours: Deck Court. KROTH, F. C., SN, AOL 1 day 22 hours: 5 days’ restrictions.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
8 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22½, with 6 standard mooring lines at Terminal Island, San Pedro, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone from the dock. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on the USS ST PAUL. NOVAK, L. A., CS3, returned to the ship AOL since 0730, 7 April 1948, a period of nineteen hours.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
1000: A Deck Court, with LT DONALD A. BENDINELLI, USN, met to try the case of HENDRICKS, E. R., EN2, absent over leave a period of 4 days, twenty hours and five minutes. 1020: Deck Court adjourned.
1200 to 1600:
1230: Steam was cut off from the dock. 1540: Steam line cut in from dock.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
9 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster. The following men were reported AOL from 0730 this date: STEINBERG, Robert (n), SN, USN; DUFFY, John Richard, EN3, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Pursuant to FLT, Support Office Ltr N 366/P16-3/MM Serial 5xo/bjh of 2 April 1948, COX, Kana Lee, 655 77 05, RM3, USN, left the ship for 30 days’ TAD at the Administration Building, Naval Station, Long Beach, California. Pursuant to Ltr, Support Office Ltr NB66/P16-3mm Serial 511/15 bjh of 2 April 1948, JETT, Carl L., 671 67 40 SN, USN, left the ship for 30 days’ TAD at Administration Building, Naval Station, Long Beach, California. 0900: STEINBERG, Robert (n), SN, USN, returned to the ship AOL since 0730 this date, a period of 1 hour and 30 minutes. 0930: Pursuant to ALNAV 197-47 and BuPers Manual Article D-9104 Para 2(c) SHANKLIN, Richard Leo, 382 99 65, EN2, USN, was transferred with bag, records and pay account to Receiving Station, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California, for discharge.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
10 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present: SOPA, ComBatCruPac on USS ST PAUL. 0115: DUFFY, J. R., EN3, 880 35 22, returned aboard over leave since 0730, 9 April 1948, a period of about 17 hours and 45 minutes. 0227: BURKE, J. C., RM2, USN, absent over leave.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: BURKE, J. C., 291 85 77, RM2, USN; CLARK, C. S., 303 15 62, CRM, USN; DENTON, F. M., 341 84 25, GSC, USN; MANZI, M. A., 648 02 45, FN, USN. Received unofficial report that Burke, Clark and Denton were involved in an automobile accident, 0227 this date. Now at US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California.
0800 to 1200:
0920: MANZI, M. A., FN, reported aboard in uniform absent over leave since 0730, this date, a period of about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
11 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22½, Long Beach, California, with standard mooring lines, receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
Mustered crew on stations, no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
12 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0600: GLENZER, H., LTJG, 0354876, USN, left the ship on 30 days’ leave. 0755: Held quarters for muster, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
1000: ROMBERGER, K. M., 358 86 42, RM1, USN, was transferred in accordance with BuPers Ltr Pers 636 ohj-2 of 30 March 1948. 10.30: Captain held mast and awarded the following punishment: DUFFY, John R., 880 35 22, EN3, USN, absent over leave for about 17 hours and 45 minutes, awarded 5 days’ restrictions.
1200 to 1600:
1230: Pursuant to approved hospital form “G”, the following named men were transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California with baggage and accounts for treatment: BURKE, J. C., RM2, 291 85 77, USN; CLARK, C. S., RMC, 393 15 62; DENTON, F. N., CSE,341 84 26.
1600 to 2000:
1615: POPE, R. E., BM2, left ship for temporary duty at the Navy Landing, Pico Street, Long Beach, California.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
13 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22½, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComBatCruPac on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0935: Pursuant to AL NAV 232-47, Commander E. A. McDONALD, USN, left the ship to attend Commander Amphibious Force, US Pacific Fleet conference at San Diego, California. 1000: Made preparations for entering dry dock. 1005: Navy tug and pilot came alongside. 1019: Underway, proceeding to number 3 dry dock. 1045: Crossed sill of dry dock 3. 1100. The ship is moored in dry dock.
1200 to 1600:
1212: The ship is settled on dry dock keel blocks. 1400: Commenced receiving fresh water from the dock.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
14 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
15 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California and receiving the following services from the dock: telephone, steam, electricity, salt and fresh water. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
16 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, telephone service and compressed air from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS St Paul.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
Dry-docked as before.
1200 to 1600:
Dry-docked as before. 1330: Pursuant to ComSeaFronPac Personnel order 1382 of 5 April 1948, BARKER, John H., 268 11 17, FNC, USN, was transferred to ComTadcen, CBC Port Hueneme, California, for training and further assignment. Commander E. A. McDONALD, Commanding Officer TAD, with ComPhibPac, San Diego.
1600 to 2000:
1618: COX, Kana L,. RM3, 655 77 05, USN, was delivered on board under guard, offense lost ID and liberty card and suspicion of being under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
2000 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
17 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, telephone and compressed air from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS St Paul.
0400 to 0800:
0630: LEE, Jessie (n), SA, 940 69 09, reported for duty from the Receiving Station of the US Naval Station, Long Beach, California. 0755: Held quarters for muster. Absentees: WOOD, R. Y., SM2, 619 11 38, USN, and KACKER [later HACKER], DC1, USN, 635 19 02.
0800 to 1200:
1108: WOOD, Bobert J. [probably Robert Y. above], SM2, 619 11 38, returned aboard AOL from 0730 to 1108, 17 April 1948, a period of 3 hours and 38 minutes.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
18 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, telephone and compressed air from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS St Paul.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered on stations, no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
19 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66). 0150: SOARES, D. A., EM3, reported aboard without ID or liberty card.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster. The following men were reported AOL since 0730 this date: MARLAR, O. D., SK1, USN, and POTYM, L. F., RM2, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0800: HASKELL, W. H., AOL from 0800 this date. 0810: POTYM, L. F., reported aboard AOL since 0730 this date, a period of 40 minutes. 0915: Pursuant to Bu Pac Ltr, Peru 6302-ml-1 MM 381-81- 39 of 4-7-48 and Com 11 Eno-1 P16-3 (10) MM ND11-112/ceh Serial 2469/112B of 4-12-48, STOGNER, L.B.,
381-81-39 SN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for a normal tour of shore duty. Pursuant to ALNAV 197-47, KOENIG, E. W., 791 60 10, ET2, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Terminal Island, California, for discharge. 1145: Received report on MARLAR, O. D., 640 43 71, SK1, USN, from the Sheriff’s Office, Tulane County, California. Subject is in custody of civil authorities, charged with assault and battery, and is AOL from 0730 this date, a period of 6 hours and 40 minutes.
1200 to 1600:
The Captain held mast this date in the case of HACKER, Robert (n), DC1, 635 19 02, USN, and awarded the punishment of 2 days’ restriction. 1440: HASKELL, W. H., FN, reported to gate 5, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, being AOL since 0800 this date, a period of 6 hours and 40 minutes.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
20 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0930: Pursuant to ComFairWestCoast Ltr, CFWC P16-3/MM (65-A6P-FKG) serials 1097-47 of 4-12-48, TAYLOR, Earl F., 337 34 91, AG1, USN, was transferred to USS TARAWA (CV40) at the Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
21 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving the following services from the dock: electricity, steam, salt and fresh water, telephone and air. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
22 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, compressed air and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0445: MARLAR, O. D., 670 43 71, SK1, USN, returned aboard AOL for a period of 2 days, 21 hours and 15 minutes.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
23 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water, compressed air and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 1200:
Dry-docked as before.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Pursuant to USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88) letter of 23 April 1948, DAMRON, C. R., 577 01 87, RM3, USN, transferred for temporary duty to Officer in Charge, Fleet Support Office, Naval Base Los Angeles, Administration Building, Long Beach, California. 1518: Pursuant to USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88) letter of 23 April 1948, COX, K. L., 655 77 05, RM3, USN, returned aboard from temporary duty at Officer in Charge, Fleet Support Office, Naval Base Los Angeles, Administration Building, Long Beach, California.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
24 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
25 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
26 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters. The following men were AOL from 0730 this date: LYONS, M. D., RM2, and GATLIFF, D. B., RM2.
0800 to 1200:
0850: GATLIFF, D. B., RM2, returned to the ship being AOL from 0730 this date, a period of 1 hour and twenty minutes. 0925: Pursuant to ComWesSeaFron dispatch 2122558 4ntx 567 of April 1948,the following men reported aboard for duty: CARRELL, J. W., 553 90 05, SA, USN; HARMER, E. L., SA, 254 05 89, USN; and PLYANT, H. O., 933 96 05, SA, USN. 1045: Pursuant to ComSerRonOne dispatch 222 0152 of April 1948, the following men were transferred with baggage, records and pay accounts: COX, K. L., RM3, 655 77 05, USN, to Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington, for further transfer to USS LST 1140 for duty; GATLIFF, D. B., RM2, 295 73 95, USN, to USS HECTOR (AR-7) at Bremerton, Washington.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Fred G. Morrison, Post Office Inspector, came aboard to investigate stolen postal funds aboard this vessel. 1400: LYONS M. D., RM2, USN, returned absent over leave since 0730, 26 April 1948. 1425: Pursuant to ComServRon dispatch 2222527 of April 1948, SCHWEIZER, E. RUSSELL, SO3, reported for duty aboard this vessel.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
27 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving the following service from the dock: steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee, MARGETAN, William B., 653 50 11, EN2, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0935: Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s Orders of 27 April 1948, DAWLEY, Linnley, R., FN, 567 18 82, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment; bags, records and transfer papers accompanied patient. Pursuant to ConServRon dispatch 222250Z of April 1948, COLSON, William F., FNEM, 383 12 32, USN, and SOARES, Donald A., EM3, 383 27 42, USN, were transferred to USS AJAX (AR-6) for duty with bags, records and transfer papers. 0940: MARGETAN, William B., EN2, USN, returned absent over leave from 0800, 27 April 1948. 1105: Pursuant to ConServRon dispatch 222250Z, REVELES, Gilbert (n), EN2, 381 13 51, and JEFFERSON, Donald G., FNEM, 339 77 99, were transferred to the USS JASON (ARH-L) for duty with bags, records and transfer papers.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Made noon reports to the Captain. 1450: Pursuant to order Serial 323-48 AG/88/P16-3/MM/rkw, POPE, Robert B., 385 98 91, BM2, USN, and HILTON, William L., EN3, 625 87 02, USN, reported back to the ship from temporary duty with Shore Patrol.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
28 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, compressed air, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Executing the colors. 0920: Pursuant to BuPers Ltr Pers 6302 25 56 MM of 4-14-48 and 113R 1440 48 of April 20 1948, GRANT, Lewis Edmund, GS1, 382 71 55, was transferred to the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, ILL, for further transfer, of shore duty.
29 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in number 3 dry dock, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, compressed air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0930: The following men reported for duty from the Long Beach Naval Station, in accordance with CSR 1, dispatch 222245Z of April 1948; PHELPS, J. C., 273 25 48, FN, USN; LOVELL, M. R., 613 60 54, USN; RITCHEY, H. C., 791 66 26, EMFN, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1400: In accordance with Fleet Support Officer’s letter NB66/P16-3MN Serial 581/15 dated 4-19-48, HILTON, William L., 625 87 02, EN3, USN, left the ship for a 30-day tour of duty at Pico Street Navy Landing, Long Beach, California, to report to the Senior Shore Patrol Officer.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
30 April 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, compressed air, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0820: Pursuant to USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88) Ltr P16-3/MM/rkw Serial 357-48 dated 30 April 1948, POSPICHAL, F. E., 617 74 22, AD1, USN, and SCHULER, A. (n), 347 12 64, AL2, left the ship on temporary duty to report to CO of Los Alomitos Airfield, Orange County, California. 0920: LEE, Jessie (n), 949 69 09 SA, USN, returned aboard from 7 days’ leave, AOL for a period of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
1200 to 1600:
1203: Pursuant to ComServRon 1 dispatch of April 1948, the following men reported on board for duty from USS JASON: KNOOR, R. V., 223 17 14, CSC, USN; POINDEXTER, W. P., 791 16 14, TN, USN. Pursuant to CWSF dispatch 261848Z of April 1948, the following men reported aboard for duty: AKRIDGE, J. W., 347 63 11, SA, USN; ALDRICHETTI, D., 361 12 96 SA, USN; COLEMAN, W. E., 229 04 43, SA, USN. 1410: The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: LEE, Jessie (n), SA, absent over leave for a period of 1 hour and 20 minutes; awarded 10 days’ restriction.
1600 to 2000:
1900: PALMER, L. H., 341 83 63, QMC, USN, reported on board from USS JASON, for duty in accordance with ComServRon dispatch 222348Z of April 1948.
2000 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
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LOGS FOR MAY 1948
[Title page]
List of officers, May 1948
E. A. McDONALD, CDR, Commanding
F. L. DAWLEY, LCDR, Executive Officer
R. A. MIDDLETON, LCDR DC, Dental Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, First Lieutenant, Gunnery Officer
L. C. KNOWLES, LT, Engineering Officer
L. W. TRACY, LT, Aviator
H. M. JAMES, LT, Navigator
H. GLENZER, LTJG, Aviator
J. P. HOPKINS, LTJG, Communication Officer
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJG, Medical Officer
A. F. FERGUSON, ENS, Assistant Engineering Officer
J. W. FITZPATRICK, ENS SC, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, Assistant Communication Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS SC, Disbursing Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, Gunner Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, CHBOSN, Assistant First Lieutenant
R. W. LAYTON, CHELEC, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, CHMACH, Damage Contol, "E" Division Officer
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1 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock. Ships present are various units of the US Pacific fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
2 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present; SOPA, Flag is on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
3 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present; SOPA, Flag is on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Made noon reports to the Captain.
1600 to 2000:
0850: LAURIE, W. E., 212 64 46, GM1, USN, transferred with bags and hammock to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, for treatment. 1930: Executed Colors.
2000 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
4 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving salt and fresh water, steam, electricity, compressed air, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS SPRINGFIELD (CL-66).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; absent over leave: PHELPS, J. C. 273 25 48, FN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Executed Colors. 1056: HOOD, Herbert N., 296 20 86, AO3, USN, transferred 3 May 1948 to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California for treatment.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
5 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving the following service from the dock: Steam, electricity, telephone, fresh and salt water. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, Flag is on the USS ST PAUL (CA-73)
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
6 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3,Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present; SOPA, Flag is on USS ST PAUL (CA-73).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; absent: PHELPS, J. C., 273 25 48, FN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
1000: Pursuant to ComServPac personnel transfer order No. 3059-16, of May 1948, FIFER, C. E., 321 94 32, RD1, was transferred to Naval Training Center, Olathe, Kansas, for course of instruction in Ground Control Approach. 1150: Pursuant to ComServRon Letter P16-3/00 [?] of 1 May 1948, Commander, E. A. McDONALD, USN, left the ship for temporary additional duty at San Diego, California.
1200 to 1600:
1420: Pursuant to ComServRon dispatch 222248Z of April 1948, SHIELD, J. B. 252 74 35, SOSN, USN, reported aboard for duty.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
7 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present; SOPA, Flag is on USS ST PAUL (CA-73).
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Pursuant to BuPers C/L 109-47, TROMMLER, Robert E., 784 61 57, USN, reported aboard for duty this date from Receiving Station, San Francisco, California.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
8 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present; SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to ComServRon 1 Ltr, P11-3/00 of 1 May 1948, COMMANDER E. A. McDONALD, USN, returned to the ship having completed temporary additional duty in San Diego, California.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
9 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving the following services from the dock: Electricity, steam, telephone, air fresh and salt water. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, Flag is on the USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: PHELPS, J. C., 273 25 48, FA, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1515: PHELPS, J. C., 273 25 48, FA, USN. reported on board, having been AOL since 0730, 4 May 1948 and made a PAL (Prisoner At Large).
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
10 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific fleet are present; SOPA, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: BRADSHAW, William F., 625 33 18 SN, USN, HENDRICKS, E. R., EN2, USN, returned aboard ship, absent over leave for a period of 1 hour. 0900: DAMRON, Charles R., 577 01 87, RM3, USN, returned aboard from temporary duty at the Fleet Support Office, Room 171, Administration Building, Naval Station, Long Beach, California, to resume regular duties on board. 1100: Captain held mast and awarded the following punishment: PHELPS, J. C., 273 25 48, FA, USN; AOL, a period of 5 days, 7 hours, 45 minutes; awarded a summary court-martial.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
11 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, fresh and salt water, compressed air, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0800-2400:
0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
12 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, compressed air, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
Commanding Officer left the ship on leave. 0925: Pursuant to BuMed Form “G”, JOHNSON, R. R., 381 24 90, BMC, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, for treatment. 1000: The Captain held mast on BRADSHAW, W. F., 625 33 18 SN, USN, for being AOL a period of 7 hours and 30 minutes. Punishment: 30 days restriction.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
13 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0900: The summary court-martial, of which LT D. A. BENDINELLI, USN, is senior member, convened. 1055: The summary court-martial adjourned to await action of the convening authority.
1200 to 1600:
1315: Pursuant to Pers 6303-VIJ P16-3/MM of 6-27-45, BURKE, J. C., 291 85 77, RM2, reported aboard for duty from the Long Beach Naval Hospital.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
14 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Pursuant to Pers 6303-VI5-1 P16-3/MM of 6-27-45, COLLINS, Edward (n) 708 38 21 YN1, USN, reported aboard for duty from Long Beach Naval Station Hospital. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0830: The Captain held mast in the case of BURKE, J. C., 291 85 77, RM2, USN. Punishment awarded: 30 days restriction.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
15 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in graving dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0830: Made preparations for undocking ship. 0851: Commenced flooding dry dock. 1010: Stationed special sea detail and mooring detail. 1038: Secured flooding dry dock. 1118: YTB-509 (Harbor Tug)came alongside to port to assist undocking ship. Pilot J. W. HOME came aboard.1124: YTB-539 came alongside to port. 1126: Underway, stem of ship crossed sill. 1136: Moored to berth 32-1/2, pier 3 with standard mooring lines, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving the following services from the dock: Electricity, telephone, steam, air, salt and fresh water. 1142: YTBs 509 and 539 got underway from alongside. 1143: Pilot left the ship.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
16 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, telephone, electricity, steam, and compressed air from the pier. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL. 0020: Steam secured by workman to repair leak in the line. 0400: Steam turned back on.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: MARLAR, O. D., 670 43 77, SK1, USN.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
17 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, compressed air and telephone service, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; absentees: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, COLLINS. Edward., 708 33 21, YN1, USN.
0800 to 1200:
1015: Pursuant to ComServPac ltr P16-3-163 of 15 May1948, the following men left the ship on temporary duty to return the prisoners; TEST, William E., 385 89 31, ADC, USN, and SAYLOR, John C., 632 08 16, FCI, USN, to the ship. Pursuant to ComServRon ltr P16-3 Ser 1483 of 14 May 1948, BATES, Carl H., 284 01 91, SK3, USN, reported for duty.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
18 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present; SOPA, flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; absentee: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, AOL.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
19 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service, from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present; SOPA, flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, AOL.
0800 to 1200:
1430; Pursuant to BuPers Authority, Pers 6303-VIJ-1, P16-3/MM of 6-27- 45, DENTON, F. M., 341 84 25, CSC, USN, reported on board this vessel for duty.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
20 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, AOL.
0800 to 1600:
1430; Pursuant to BuPers Authority, Pers 6303-VIJ-1, P16-3/MM of 6-27- 45, DENTON, F. M., 341 84 25, CSC, USN, reported on board this vessel for duty.
1600 to 2000:
1900: Pursuant to BuPers Dispatch 121205Z of 13 May1948, Ensign Hubert B. STURTEVANT Jr., 0498455, USN, reported on board this vessel for duty.
2000 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
21 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving the following services from the dock: Electricity, steam, air, telephone, fresh and salt water, Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: ELLIOT, Charles W., 629 98 58, EN3, USN.
0800 to 1200:
Pursuant to ComServRon dispatch 182113Z of May 1948, JOHNSON, Gerald L., 555 84 70, RM2, USN, left the ship on temporary additional duty in connection with training exercises aboard USS TAKELMA, (ATF-113). 0815: Pursuant to BuPers authority, Pers-VIJ-1 P16-3/MM of 6-27-45, LAURIE, William E., 212 64 46, GM1, USN, reported aboard this vessel for duty. 1000: Pursuant to US Naval Barracks, Naval Supply Depot, Clearfield, Utah, Orders NT4-63/P16-4/MM, NAVB: AAH: SS, Serial 706-48 of 19 May 1948 and BuPers C/L 12-47, TEST, William E., 385 89 31, ADC, USN, and SAYLOR, John C. 632 08 16, FC1., returned aboard with RUPP, Robert C., 316 86 88, RM3, USN. in custody. 1020: ELLIOTT, Charles W., EN3, USN, was delivered on board under guard from Security Office, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, having been absent over leave since 0800, 21 May 1948,
1200 to 1600:
1220: USS WEEDEN (DE-797) moved to our port side. 1330: Postal Inspector came aboard. 1555: Pursuant to ComServRon letter P16-3/AS as of 19 May 1948, LTJG Herbert GLENZER Jr., USN, left the ship to report to the CO of USS CHIVO, for temporary duty as an observer.
1600 to 2000:
1650: Postal Inspector departed the ship. 1655: RUPP, R. C., 316 86 88, RM3, USN, was confined to the brig. 1950: Executed Colors.
2000 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
22 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines, moored to our port side with her starboard side to us is USS WEEDEN (DE-792). Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, compressed air and telephone service from the pier. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; absentees: HART, Fred W., 662 43 55, EM2, USN, COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Executed Colors. 1115: PEEL, Rollie, V. 301 39 11, BM3, USN, CHAFFIN, Richard, L., 570 92 00, FN, USN, KROTH, Franklin C., 351 37 29, SN, USN, AKRIDGE, John J., 347 11 63, SA, USN. Departed on temporary additional duty with [oinc?] Fleet Boat Pool, Naval Station, Long Beach, California. Authority; Fleet Sup Office spd Ltr. Ser. 733/15-wk dated 5-19-48.
0800 to 1200:
0800: 1550: PEEL, Rollie V., 301 39 11, BM3, USN, CHAFFIN, Richard, L., 570 92 00, FN, USN, KROTH, Franklin C., 351 37 29, SN, USN, AKRIDGE, John J., 347 11 63, SA, USN, returned aboard after completing temporary additional duty at oinc Fleet Boat Pool, Naval Station, Long Beach, California.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
23 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ with 2 – 8” manila lines and 4 – 7/8” plowed steel wire. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN, and THOMAS, George W., 885 95 55, EN1, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1320: THOMAS, George W., 885 95 55, EN1, USN, reported aboard having been AOL since 0800, 23 May 1948.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
24 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0755: Held quarters for muster: absentees: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, and LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1220: Pursuant to CSR1 Dispatch 222250Z, of April 1948, CHESELY, M. H. Jr., 5735743, EN3, USN, was transferred with bag and baggage records and pay accounts to Receiving Station, Long Beach, California for FFT (For Further Transfer) to USS AJAX (AR-6) San Diego, California. Pursuant to CSR1 Dispatch 222250Z, of April 1948, LIOSI, F. J., 225 65 60, was transferred with bag and baggage, records and pay accounts to USS JASON (ARH1).
1600 to 2400:
1630: The Captain’s gig (small, powered boat) was placed on board. 1645: Pursuant to CWSF spd ltr Ser 1-1535 of 18 May 1948, transfer code MN13-60 (9)/ PDW/RE, MUTH, W. F. 759 44 46, SN, USN, and DUVALL, W. F., 791 01 83, SA, USN, reported aboard for duty from Receiving Station, San Francisco, California.
2000 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
25 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, and LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN. 0720
0800 to 1200:
0900: The Captain held mast in the case of THOMAS, George W., 885 95 55, EN1, USN, AOL a period of 5 hours and 20 minutes and RUPP, Robert C., 316 86 88, RM3, USN, charged with theft, rifling the mail, having another man’s clothes in his possession. The following punishments were awarded: THOMAS, George W., 10 days restriction, RUPP, Robert C., summary court-martial. 0900: Captain’s mast dismissed.
1200 to 1600:
1346: Commenced dock trials. [Trials conducted to assure a ship is ready for sea.] 1412: Dock trials completed.
1600 to 2000:
1640: YTB-255 came alongside to port to remove slush barge [?] YTB-255 got underway from alongside.
2000 to 2400:
2200: Pursuant to BuMed Form “G”, RADSHOFSKI, Robert, 249 21 25, FN, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California.
26 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 32½ with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving following services from the dock; electricity, telephone, air, steam, fresh and salt water. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, and LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN. 0720: Commenced disconnecting shore services. 0745: Making all preparations for getting underway.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Stationed special sea detail. 0821: Pilot J. W. HOME came aboard. 0822: Shifted to pilot house control. 0826: YTL-583 came alongside to port to assist clearing pier. 0830: Got underway from alongside pier 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard to conduct engine trials outside the harbor. Pilot conning the ship, Captain, Executive Officer, and Navigator on the bridge, steering various courses and speeds conforming to the channel. 0837: Cast off YTL -583. 0847: Passed through Long Beach inner breakwater. All engines stopped; the pilot left the ship. 0851: All engines ahead ? (50 rpm). 0907: Passed through the Long Beach breakwater. 0908: Took departure [from] Long Beach Harbor, course 179° pgc, 180°T, 162° psc and 170° pstgc, generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line for propulsion at standard speed 13 knots, 100 rpm. 0930: Changed course to 269° pgc, 270°T, 249° psc and 249° pstgc. 0931: All engines stopped, shifted to motor room control. 0932: All engines ahead at standard speed. 1031: All engines ahead at flank speed 15.8 knots, 135 rpm. 1037: All engines stopped. 1040: All engines ahead flank speed. 1110: Changed course to 089° pgc, 090°T, 078° pstgc and 076° psc.
1200 to 1600:
Underway, conducted full power run; steering various courses and speeds outside Long Beach breakwater. 1427: Shifted to bridge control. 1430: Completed engine trials.1432: Took numbers 1 and 2 main generators off the line. 1433: Changed course to 340°T, 399° pgc, changed speed to 10 knots, 76 rpm en route to San Pedro Bay. 1440: Stopped port engine. Put number 2 generator on the line, took 4 [generator] off propulsion. 1449: Passed through Long Beach breakwater, steering various courses and speeds conforming to channel. 1450: Set special sea and anchor detail. 1507: All engines stopped. 1521: YTB-509 tied up alongside to port. The pilot, J. A. HOME came aboard. 1537: All engines ahead ?, pilot conning the ship with the Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1538: Passed through Long Beach inner harbor breakwater. 1550: Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1553: Secured the special sea detail.
1600 to 2400:
1610: Commenced receiving water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. 1730: BROWN, Tommy (n) 576 81 84, TN, USN, returned to the ship having been AOL since 1600 this date.
2000 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
27 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22, with 6 standard mooring lines at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
Held quarters for muster; absentees: 2250: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, MC CANE, Richard E., 579 76 16, SN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0907: MC CANE, Richard E., reported on board having been AOL since 0800 on this date. 0955: Pursuant to CWSF Dispatch 241749Z of May 1948, BURNS, C. R., 670 39 06, FN, USN, reported on board for duty.
1200 to 1600:
1225: Pursuant to CWSF Dispatch 241641 (b NTX 1100) of May 1948, TISDALE, R. R., 798 97 37, FA, USN, reported aboard for duty from Receiving Station, US Naval Station, San Diego, California. 1310: Pursuant to Pers 6303-VIJ-1 P-16-/3MM of June 26, 1945, DAWLEY, Linnley R., 567 18 82, FN, USN, reported aboard for duty from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California.
1600 to 2000:
Dry-docked as before.
2000 to 2400:
2250: LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN, returned aboard having been AOL for a period of 2 days, 3 hours and 15 minutes.
28 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22, Long Beach Naval Shipyard with 6 standard mooring lines at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; absentees: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, and BRADFORD, Vanuous O., 641 24 07, EN3, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0910: Summary court-martial with LT Donald A. BENDINELLI senior member, met to try the case of RUPP, Robert Clark, 316 86 88, RM3, USN. 0930: BRADFORD, V.O., EN3, USN, returned on board this date, AOL from 0730 to 0934, a period of 1 hour, 15 minutes. 1008: The summary court-martial, LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, USN, senior member, adjourned to await action of convening authority.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Captain held mast this date on the following men: BRYAN, H. L., 885 34 69, TE3, USN, for improper performance of duty, awarded: 5 days’ restriction; LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN, AOL a period of 2 days, 3 hours, 15 minutes, and falsehood, awarded 15 days’ restriction.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
29 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, and TAITANO, L. R., 421 05 18, CK2, USN, AOL since 0730 this date.
0800 to 1200:
1730: LTJG Herbert GLENZER, USN, reported aboard having completed temporary additional duty at Submarine Base, San Diego, California.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
30 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1240: HILTON, William L., 625 87 02, EN3, USN, reported aboard having completed temporary duty ashore as a member of the Shore Patrol.
1600 to 2000:
Dry-docked as before.
31 May 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: TAITANO, L. R., 421 05 18, CK2, USN, AOL from 0800 this date.
1200 to 1600:
1315: RUPP, R. C. was confined for safe keeping by order of the Commanding Officer.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
LOGS FOR JUNE 1948
[Title page]
List of officers, June 1948
E. A. McDONALD, CDR, Commanding
F. L. DAWLEY, LCDR, Executive Officer
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, Executive Officer
R. A. MIDDLETON, LCDR DC, Dental Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, First Lieutenant, Gunnery Officer
L. C. KNOWLES, LT, Engineering Officer
L. W. TRACY, LT, Aviator
H. M. JAMES, LT, Navigator
H. GLENZER, LTJG, Aviator
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJG, Medical Officer
A. F. FERGUSON, ENS, Assistant Engineering Officer
J. W. FITZPATRICK, ENS SC, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, Assistant Communication Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS SC, Disbursing Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, Gunner Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, CHBOSN, Assistant First Lieutenant
R. W. LAYTON, CHELEC, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, CHMACH, Damage Contol, "E" Division Officer
C. B. CHRISTENSEN, LCDR, passenger
R. J. SADLER, LTJG, TAD UDT
G. ATCHESON, ENS, TAD UDT
S. T. SCHMUCKER, ENS, Aviator
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1 June 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 2, berth 22, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0655: TAITANO, Leoncio R., 421 05 18, SD2, USN, returned to the ship having been AOL since 0800, 30 May 1948.
0800 to 1200:
0830: Set special sea detail, making preparations for getting underway. 0845: Generators 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line for propulsion. 0924: Yard Pilot Holm came aboard. 0925: Shifted generators to pilot house controls. 0933: Underway in tow by YTP-509 and YTP-539. Executive Officer on the bridge with pilot at the conn. 0935: Took [generators] 1, 2, 3, and 4 off the line. 0955: Cast off YTB-539, moored by bowlines to dry-dock 3, Long Beach Shipyard. 1001: Cast off YTB-509. 1010: Moored in dry-dock 3. Secured the special sea detail.
1200 to 1600:
Moored in dry-dock 3 as before.
1305: Commenced inclination test.
1503: Completed inclination test.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
2 June 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0400 to 0800:
Moored in 3 dry-dock at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving electricity, steam, fresh and salt water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, with Flag on the USS ST PAUL.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0845: Set the special sea detail and anchor detail. 0849: switched to pilot house control, with generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line for propulsion. Ship mooring [sic] out of dry-dock 3. 0857: YTB-509 moored to starboard bow. Pilot J. A. HOME came aboard. 0907: Underway from dry-dock 3 for San Pedro oil docks. Pilot at the conn with the Captain on the bridge. 0911: YTB-509 cast off. 0921: Passed through Long Beach inner breakwater. 0923: All engines stopped, pilot left the ship. 0925: YTB came alongside to port and harbor pilot E. JOHNSON came aboard. 0927: Pilot JOHNSON at the conn, steering various courses and speeds. 0940: Passed harbor buoy 2, abeam to starboard 75 yards. 0943: VEITH, Albert J., 225 26 79, SN, USN, was admitted to sickbay this date with diagnosis of acute catarrhal fever. 1006: Moored port side to berth 215 at the oil docks, San Pedro, California, with six standard mooring lines. 1015: Secured main engines. Pilot Johnson left the ship. 1030: Draft readings before taking on fuel: forward 20’6”, aft 21’11”. Commenced fueling ship.
1200 to 1600:
1427: Pursuant to CSR1 P16-3 Ser. 1483 of May 1948, BATES, C. H., 284 01 91, SK3, USN, was transferred to USS JASON (ARH-1). 1443: Pursuant to CSR1 Dispatch 271630Z of May 1948, DENTON, F. M., 341 84 26, CSC, USN, was transferred on this date with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to RecSta, Long Beach, California, for future travel to USS AJAX for duty. 1525: Pursuant to BuPers ltr Pers 6302 J5-33 of 26 May 1948, MAYNORD, A. L., 295 38 04, SHC, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to Navy Barracks, USS RIENA MERCEDES, Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland, for duty. 1540: Finished taking on fuel; forward draft 25’10”, after draft 26’5”. (Received 495,215.28 gallons invoiced 60° [sic].)
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
3 June 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 215, Hancock oil docks, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines.
0400 to 0800:
0745: Held quarters for muster; absentee: KRUEGER [also spelled KREUGER in these logs], Herman G., 960 81 76, EN3, USN; AOL from 0730 this date.
0800 to 1200:
0810: Pursuant to CFWC ltr 1605-48 dated May 1948, HINGLE, Elson P., 274 85 44, AD1, USN, was transferred to HU-1 Miramar, California. 0845: Made preparations to shift berths. 0847: Underway from fuel dock on various courses and speeds, proceeding to fuel dock at berth 86. 0919: Moored starboard side to fuel dock 86. 1000: Commenced taking on aviation gasoline. 1047: Completed fueling having received 4000 gallons of aviation gasoline. Made preparations for getting underway. 1104: Underway, proceeding to anchorage in berth 43. 1150: Anchored in 9 fathoms of water in berth 43, with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following anchor bearing [bearing not given].
1200 to 1600:
1225: Ammunition lighter came alongside to port side. 1240: Commenced loading ammunition. 1305: Pursuant to CSR1 Dispatch 291717Z of May 1948, RUMMAGE, Laurence A., 258 61 57, QM3, USN, RITCHEY, Harol [sic] C., 791 66 26, EMFN, USN, and DODGE, Dean C., 372 31 04, ENFN, USN, were transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to RecSta, Long Beach Naval Base, Long Beach, California, for further transfer to USS MAURY. 1420: KRUEGER, H. G. 960 81 76, EN3, USN, returned aboard being AOL since 0730 this date, a period of 6 hours and 35 minutes. Pursuant to Pers 630 VIJO P16-3/MM of 6 27-45, CLARK, Clarence S., 393 15 62, RMC, USN, reported aboard with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California.
1600 to 2400:
1900: Cast off ammunition barge. 1945: Set special sea detail. Ship underway to anchorage Nan 4 with generator 1 on the line for propulsion, steering various courses and speeds. 1955: Anchored Nan 4 on to following anchorage beginning Hotel Riviera Tower 356°T, flashing white light, outer breakwater 199°T, flashing red light, inner breakwater 280°T.
4 June 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in 7 fathoms of water at anchorage Nan 4, Long Beach Outer Harbor, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor, with the following bearings: Hotel Riviera Tower 356°T, flashing white light on outer breakwater 199°T and flashing red light on inner breakwater entrance 286°T. [Using] number 4 generator for power and lights. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0745: Pursuant to ConServRon One dispatch 291734Z of May 1948, SLOAN, Farrel C., 382 66 23, BMI, USN, reported for duty, with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts. Mustered crew on stations; absentee: TEST, William E., 385 89 31, ADC, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0827: Stationed special sea and anchor details. 0830: Heaved in to short stay. 0859; Generators 1 and 2 placed on the line for main propulsion with pilot having control. 0902: Underway from anchorage Nan 4 for calibration of RDF [radio direction finder] with magnetic compass compensation. Steering various courses and speeds to clear the breakwater. 0913: Passed through eastern breakwater entrance. 0919: Secured the special sea detail. 0922: Commenced radio direction finder calibration on various readings and speeds.
1200 to 1600:
1328: Completed radio direction finder calibration, set course 050°T, speed 10 knots. 1351: Passed through Long Beach western breakwater, steering various courses and speeds to anchorage. 1415: Anchored in berth Nan 4 in 8 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor. Bearings of anchorage: red buoy 108°30’ T, western breakwater light 199°T, inner breakwater light 290°T. 1427: Secured main engines and special sea detail. 1600: RUSH, Vinian H., 310 88 53, GMC, USN, in charge; CONSELYEA, Herbert G., 269 28 27, BM3, USN; OSTOICH, Walter H., 567 48 43, QM3, USN; HYLAND, Robert E., 785 43 75, EM3, USN, left the ship for Shore Patrol duty. Pursuant to ComServRon One dispatch 291717Z of May 1948, HACKER, Robert (n), 635 19 02, DCI, USN, was transferred to the USS MAURY (AG-16) FURAS [for further assignment].
1600 to 2000:
1650: Pursuant to CWSF Speed letter Ser 1-1624 of 26 May 1948, ARDREY, Joseph W., 406 38 24, ENC, USN, and DUBIEL, Francis J., 247 91 19, FA, USN, reported aboard for temporary additional duty.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
5 June 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Nan 4, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, mud bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Bearings of anchorage; red buoy 180°30’ T, western breakwater light 199°T, inner breakwater light 290°T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS IOWA (BB-61).
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: DAWLEY, Linnley R., 567 18 82, FN, USN; JONES, Leroy (n), 293 77 38, SN, USN; BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FN, USN; DVORAK, Allan R., 841 55 86, GM3, USN; THORSON, Robert M., 882 90 44, SN, USN; and TEST, William E., 385 91 81 SN, USN. BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FN, USN, returned to the ship by Shore Patrol boat having been AOL from 0730 this date to 0735, a period of 5 minutes. 1100: Pursuant to verbal order from ComServRon One, RUPP, Robert C., 316 86 38, was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to the USS JASON, to await disciplinary action.
1200 to 1600:
1215: DAWLEY, Linnley R., 567 18 82, FN, USN, returned to the ship having been AOL since 0730 this date and turned into Shore Patrol at 0800, a period of 30 minutes.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
6 June 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Nan 4, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in mud bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor, in 7 fathoms of water. Anchorage bearings: red buoy 180°30’ T, western breakwater light 199°T, inner breakwater light 290°T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS IOWA (BB-61).
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Muster on stations; absentees: TEST, William E., 385 89 31, ADC, USN; DVORAK, Allan R., 841 55 86, GM3, USN; THORSEN, Robert M., 882 90 44, SN, USN.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
7 June 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Nan 4, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, mud bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor in 7 fathoms of water with a mud bottom. Anchorage bearings; Red channel buoy, 180° 30’ T, Western breakwater light 199°T, Inner Breakwater light 290°T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac, Flag is on USS IOWA (BB-61).
0400 to 0800:
0635: THORSEN, Robert M., 882 90 44, SN, USN, returned to the ship having been AOL since 0815, 5 June 1948, a period of 1 day, 22 hours and 20 minutes.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Made daily inspection of magazine; conditions normal. Made weekly test of sprinkling system; conditions normal. 0900: Held Captain’s inspection of crew. 0900: Pursuant to Naval Courts and Boards, section 345, LT Harold M. JAMES, USN, and LT Lloyd W. TRACY, USN, left ship to report to CO of USS JASON.
1200 to 1600:
Anchored as before.
1600 to 2000:
1600: Pursuant to BuPers ltr 281-45, LEBLANC, Francis R., 276 48 52, SA, USN, reported aboard for duty from RecSta, Long Beach, California, with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts.
2000 to 2400:
2300: COOLEDGE, Lewis W., 305 97 34, EN3, USN, returned aboard having been AOL since 17 May 1948, a period of 21 days, 15 hours and 5 minutes.
8 June 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.73, Long -118.22
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Nan 4, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Anchorage bearings; red channel buoy, 130°30’ T, western breakwater light 199°T, inner breakwater light 290°T. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS IOWA (BB-61).
0400 to 0800:
0622: TEST, William E., 385 89 91, ADC, USN, returned to the ship having been AOL since 0745, 4 June 1948, a period of 3 days, 22 hours, and 37 minutes. 0730: Made preparations for getting underway. Mustered crew on stations; absentee: MARGETAN, William B., 653 50 11, EN2, USN. Tested main engines. Stationed special sea detail. 0758: Underway from berth Nan 4, Long Beach, en route to San Diego, California. Captain is at the conn, Executive Officer also on the bridge. Generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 are on the line for propulsion; steering various courses and speeds leaving the harbor.
0800 to 1200:
Underway from Long Beach, California, en route to San Diego on base course 145° pgc, 130° pstgc, and 129°[psc]. Speed 12 knots, 85 rpm. 0949: Passed Santa Catalina Island, abeam to starboard, distance 19½ miles. 1036: Passed Dana Point light abeam to port, distance 11½ miles. 1135: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless [sprinkler in logbook] powder. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Exercised the crew at collision drill. 1312: Secured from collision drill. 1315: Exercised the crew at abandon ship drill. Secured from abandon ship drill. 1400: Changed course to 140°T and gyro, 126° psc, and 126° pstgc. 1430: Control stopped [sic], all engines ahead at 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1451: Changed course to 135°T and gyro, 121° psc and 121° pstgc. 1500: Changed course to 120°T, 112° pgc and 112° pssc. 1507: All engines stopped, shifted to bridge control. All engines ahead at standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1511: Changed course to 020°T, gyro. Stationed special sea detail. 1519: Changed speed to 12 knots, 92 rpm. 1530: Steering various courses and speeds to conform to the channel. 1550: Moored port side to dock “G”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with six standard mooring lines. 1558: Secured main engines.
1600 to 2000:
Receiving fresh [water] and telephone service from the dock
2000 to 2400:
2113: MARGETAN, William B., 653 50 11, EN2, USN, returned aboard after being absent over leave since 0700, 8 June 1948.
9 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.684, Long -117.208
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “G”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS (AS-17).
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster; absentee: BROWN, Tommey (n), 576 81 84, TN, USN. 1000: Commanding Officer held mast in the case of TEST, William E., 385 89 31, ADC, USN, Deck Court. COOLEDGE, Lewis W., 305 97 34, EN3, USN, AOL for a period of 21 days, 15 hours and 5 minutes, was awarded a summary court-martial. 1030: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1245: Held General Quarters. 1250: Underway Training Unit Inspector came aboard. 1550: Underway Training Unit Inspector and party left the ship.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
10 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.684, Long -117.208
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “G”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS.
0400 to 0800:
0750: Pursuant to ComServPac P16-4/MM ord. no. 280 of May 1948, FARRUGIO, Anthony (n), 223 58 17, EN2, USN, reported for duty. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters: no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0910: A summary court-martial of which LCDR (DC) Robert A. MIDDLETON, USN, was senior member, met on the case of COOLEDGE, Lewis W., 305 97 34, EN3, USN. 0920: A Deck Court of which LCDR DAWLEY, USN, was Deck Court Officer, met this date in the case of TEST, William E., 385 89 31, ADC, USN. 0930: The summary court-martial, of which LCDR Robert A. MIDDLETON, USN, is senior member, adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. The Deck Court Martial, with LCDR Frank L. DAWLEY, Deck Court Officer, was adjourned.
1200 to 1600:
1515: Pursuant to Commander Western Sea Frontier, Serial 1614-48 of 29 May 1948, DAVIDSON, Charles O., 338 43 18, SK2, USN, reported aboard this vessel for temporary additional duty.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
11 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.684, Long -117.208
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “G”, Naval Air Station, San Diego, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS NEREUS.
0400 to 0800:
0750: Pursuant to ComServPac P16-4/MM order no. 280 of May 1948, FARRUGIO, A. (n), EN2, USN, 233 58 17, reported on board for duty [also noted in log-book of 10 June, with different spelling of surname].
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster, no absentees. 0910: The summary court-martial of which LCDR R. A. MIDDLETON, USN is senior member, met to try the case of COOLEDGE, Lewis W., 305 97 34, EN3, USN, and adjourned at 0950.
1200 to 1600:
1515: Pursuant to CFWC letter, serial 1614-48 of May 1948, DAVIDSON, C. O., 338 48 18, SK2, USN, reported for duty.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
12 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.684, Long -117.208
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “G”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations: No absentees. 0900: Made daily inspection of magazine and powder samples [sprinkler in logbook]. Conditions normal.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
13 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.684, Long -117.208
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “G”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations: No absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
14 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.684, Long -117.208
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “G”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS. 0035: LT Lloyd W. TRACY, USN, returned aboard for duty after completing temporary duty on USS JASON.
0400 to 0800:
0530: Pursuant to Pers 6303-VIJ-1 P16-3/MM of 6-27-45, JOHNSON, Robert R., 381 24 90, BMC, USN, reported aboard with records and pay accounts from Long Beach Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California. 0630: Made preparations for getting underway. 0645: Stationed special sea detail. 0649: Underway on various courses to clear San Diego Harbor with generators 1, 2, 5, and 6 for propulsion. 0704: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: LOWMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, QM2, USN. 0279: Set base course 264°T, pgc, 258° pssc, at standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0915: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. Made weekly test of magazine sprinkler system. Test was satisfactory. 1120: Changed course to 079°T, pgc, 062° pstgc, 060° psc.
1200 to 1600:
1221: All ahead ? standard speed, 111.5 knots, 88 rpm. 1225: Placed generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1226: Commenced engine tests with various engine speeds in operating area Item 3. 1329: Changed course to 259°T, pgc, 246° pstgc, 244° psc. 1400: Held General Quarters. 1400: Changed course to 079°T, pgc, 062° pstgc, 061° psc. 1434: Changed course to 075°T and pgc, 057° pstgc, 056° psc. 1440: Secured from General Quarters. 1443: Steering various courses and speeds entering San Diego Harbor. 1457: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to port, distance 100 yards. 1515: Passed Point Loma light abeam to port bearing 263°T, pgc, distance 1500 yards. 1549: Moored to buoy 12, North San Diego Bay with 15 yards of 1” wire to buoy.
1600 to 2000:
1828: USS MULBERRY (AN-27) moored to our port side.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Executed Colors. 2025: LT Harold M. JAMES, USN, returned aboard from temporary duty aboard USS JASON, a general court-martial. 2345: Pursuant to BuPers orders NavPers 563/NAVSD a Form 536, PECKA, Paul E., 372 49 62, AD1, USN, reported aboard for temporary additional duty [of] 3 months’ operation and maintenance [on] HO3S-1 helicopter.
15 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored to buoy 12, North San Diego Bay, California, with 15 yards of 1-inch wire cable to the buoy. Moored to the port side is the USS MULBERRY (AN-27). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS (AS-17).
0400 to 0800:
0530: Made preparations for getting underway. 0545: Stationed special sea detail. 0553: Cast off all lines to USS MULBERRY. 0558: Underway for scheduled training exercises at various speeds and courses to steam clear of the harbor. 0639: Secured the special sea detail, set regular steaming watch. Set base course of 205°T, pgc, 191° psc, 190° pstgc. All ahead at standard speed, 14 knots,109 rpm. 0648: Changed course to 285°T, and pgc, 272° psc, and 271° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: LOWMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, QM2, USN. 0908: Commenced Underway Training exercises. 0936: Commenced firing exercises in connection with Underway Training. 1012: Completed morning exercises. 1040: Set speed at 5 knots, 38 rpm, steering various courses and speeds remaining in assigned area.
1200 to 1600:
1230: All engines stopped, took 1 and 2 main generators off the line and placed 3 and 4 main generators on the line. 1231: All engines ahead 6.4 knots, 48 rpm. 1255: Exercised at General Quarters. 1312: All engines ahead 14 knots, 109 rpm. Commenced firing on sleeve. 1349: Ceased firing. 1352: Secured from General Quarters, having expended 93 rounds of 40 mm, 212 rounds of 20 mm, and 1 round of 5-inch. 1430: Changed course to 115°T and gyro, 097° pstgc, and 100° psc. 1501: Changed course to 130°T and gyro, 115° pstgc, and 116° psc. 1526: Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to port; steering various courses and speeds to conform to the channel. 1529: Set special sea detail.
1600 to 2000:
1623: Secured deep sea anchor cable to buoy 2, San Diego Harbor. 1625: Secured the special sea detail, set the in-port watch and moored port side to the USS MULBERRY.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
16 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored to buoy 12, North San Diego Bay, California, with 15 yards of 1-inch wire cable. Moored to the port side is USS MULBERRY (AN-27). Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS (AS-17).
0400 to 0800:
0615: WATTS, Jordan V., 258 56 47, BM2, USN, transferred to the Naval Research Laboratory, Chesapeake Bay Annex, Bellevue, DC, Authority BuPers Ltr 6302 M1 89 of 6-3-48 and pn Rc 1st END Codell Directiive No. 60 [sic] for a normal tour of shore duty. 0645: Made preparations for getting underway. 0713: Stationed special sea detail without main engines and all underway circuits. Cast off from buoy, maneuvering on various courses and speeds leaving harbor.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations with the following absentees: LOWMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, QM2, USN; BICKFORD, William L., 329 98 72, SN, USN. 0810: Cleared the channel and set course 270°T and gyro. 0815: Sounded General Quarters. 0830: Commenced making various gunnery runs on towed target. 1010: Completed gunnery runs on towed target, secured from General Quarters. Set base course to 275°T and gyro, up speed 10 knots.
1200 to 1600:
1255: Sounded General Quarters. 1300: Commenced tracking runs on utility plane. 1325: Ceased tracking runs due to reduced visibility. Set base course 095°T and gyro. Secured from General Quarters. 1532: Set special sea detail. 1536: Changed course to 030°T and gyro, passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to port, steering various courses and speeds to navigate the channel.
1600 to 2000:
1624: Moored to buoy 12, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California. 1624: Secured the special sea detail. 1705: Pursuant to CWSF Dispatch 142323 (3NTX 1237) of June 1948, the following men reported for duty: SIRACUSA, Charles, 944 59 02, EN3, USN; APLEN, Maurice W, 798 57 13, EN3, USN; BENSON, Orland T., 295 32 90, EN3, USN; DELANEY, John J., 769 00 25, TN, USN, from Receiving Station, US Naval Station, San Diego, California. 1840: Pursuant to BuPers Confidential ltr Pers 636-ohj 2 of 30 March 1948, ROMBERGER, Karold M., 385 86 42, RM1, USN, reported on board this vessel for duty.
2000 to 2400:
2030: BICKFORD, William L., 329 98 72, SN, USN, was returned aboard over leave from 0530, 16 June 1948. LOWMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, QM2, USN, was returned aboard under custody being absent over leave from 0530, 14 June 1948.
17 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored to buoy 12, North San Diego Bay, California, with 8 fathoms of 1-inch wire. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS (AS-17).
0400 to 0800:
0730: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: KROTH, Frank C., 351 37 29, SN, USN; GAGNER, Lee F., 303 25 07, EN2, USN; SIMPSON, Ray D., 351 01 81, QM2, USN. 0749: Commanding Officer of USS JASON came aboard officially. 0751: Underway Training Unit inspection party came aboard.
0800 to 1200:
0822: General Quarters commenced Underway Training Unit battle problem. 1030: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Pursuant to CWSF Dispatch 152239 (3 NTXT243) of June 1948, JAMES, K. L., CS2, USN, reported aboard for duty. GAGNER, Lee F., 303 25 07, EN2, USN, reported aboard AOL from 0630 this date, a period of 5 hours and 30 minutes. 1215: Making preparations for getting underway. 1245: Stationed the special sea detail. 1255: Underway from buoy 12 San Diego [Bay,] for exercising with USS TAWAKOMI (ATF-14). Generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line with pilot house control, steering various courses and speeds to conform to the channel. 1330: Changed speed to 14 knots, 109 rpm. Making preparations to take USS TAWAKOMI in tow. 1400: All engines stopped to secure tow line. 1402: Proceeding slowly with tow. 1439: Cast off tow from ATF-14. 1444: Set special sea detail. Passed San Diego sea buoy abeam to port, steering various courses and speeds to conform with the channel. 1530: Making preparation to moor on buoy 12, San Diego Harbor. 1540: Moored to buoy 12 with 50-feet of 1¼” deep sea cable. Secured the special sea detail.
1600 to 2000:
1620: Pursuant to ComPhibTraPac, spd ltr A4-3 (1) (10) Ser 591 of June 1948, the following men reported aboard for temporary additional duty: LEWIS, Victor K., 372 03 85, BMC, USN; ALLISON, James A., 877 70 71, ME2, USN; BRYANT, Jerry P., 790 02 67, SN, USN; DAUGHERTY, Thomas R., 755 73 93, SN, USN; FREDRICKS, Robert E., 358 95 66, SN, USN; O’NEAL, Donald J., 300 66 45, BM, USN; SMITH, Joseph A., 577 36 58, FN, USN; and WATKINS, Thomas F., 790 10 53, SN USN, reported aboard for duty from RecSta, San Diego, California, Pursuant to ComFleetAirWestCoast ltr CFWC/P16-3/MM (64-APf-CRS) Ser 1809-48 of 16 June 1948, WEST, William V., 556 25 36, AD2, USN, reported aboard for duty from Helicopter Utility Squadron (HU-1). 1822: Pursuant to CWSF Disp. 142229Z 4 NTX 786 of June 1948, RULIFFSON, Allen M., 633 17 94, EM3, USN, reported for duty from Receiving Station, Long Beach, California.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
18 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored to buoy 12, North San Diego Bay, California, with 50 feet of 1¼” deep sea anchor cable. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS (AS-17). 0345: KRUTH, Franklin C., 351 37 29, SN, USN, returned aboard, AOL since 0730, 17 June 1948, a period of 20 hours and 15 minutes.
0400 to 0800:
0450: Making all preparations for getting underway. 0513: SIMPSON, Ray D., 351 01 81, QM2, USN, returned aboard, AOL from 0730, 17 June 1948, a period of 21 hours and 43 minutes. Set special sea detail. 1525: Underway from buoy 12, San Diego Harbor, with generators 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the line. Steering various courses and speeds to conform with the channel. 0559: Secured the special sea detail. 0609: Changed course to 300°T and gyro, 289° pstgc and 288° psc. Speed 13 knots at 100 rpm. 0740: Sounded General Quarters. 0745: Commenced making rehearsal runs on towed target.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: CHMIELEWSKI, Arthur J., SA, USN; KRUEGER, Herman G. 960 87 16, EN3, USN. 0900: Completed rehearsal runs. 0923: Commenced firing 5”/38 day spotting practice. 0925: Completed firing day spotting practice. 0935: Commenced 5”/38 local control practice. 1017: Commenced firing 5”/38 day battle practice. Completed firing 5”/38 battle practice, having expended 17 rounds of 5”/38 ammunition. 1025: Secured from General Quarters, set course 300°T, speed 5 knots. 1106: Changed course to 000°T and gyro. 1120: Changed course to 270°T and gyro, increased speed to 10 knots. 1140: Changed course to 090°T, pgc.
1200 to 1600:
1230: Changed course to 130°T and gyro, increased speed to 14 knots. 1313: Changed course to 318° and gyro. 1437: Changed course to 282°T, gyro; changed course to 318°T, gyro. 1452: Sounded General Quarters. 1501: Slowed to 10 knots. 1505: Commenced tracking runs on drone plane. 1512: Commenced firing at a practice drone. 1519: Completed firing AA practice, having expended 152 rounds of 40mm and 240 rounds of 20mm ammunition. 1520: Secured from General Quarters. 1521: Changed course to 133°T and gyro, increased speed to 14 knots. 1528: Completed Underway Training Unit exercises in gunnery.
1600 to 2000:
1814: Changed course to 125°T, 110° pssc, 112° psc. 1835: Changed course to 120°T and pgc, 103° pstgc, 106° psc. 1844: Set special sea detail. 1845: Passed San Diego light buoy 1 abeam to port, distance 30 yards. 1846: Steering various courses and speeds to conform to San Diego channel. 1856: Passed Point Loma abeam to port, distance 275 yards. 1903: Passed Point Ballast abeam to port, distance 275 yards. 9128: Moored to buoy 12, San Diego Harbor with 45 feet of 1¼” wire to buoy. Secured special sea detail. 1934: Pursuant to BuPers Orders 69490/SIM Pers-3114-RLR-1 dated 24 May 1948, LCDR Carl B. CHRISTENSEN, USNR, reported aboard this vessel for temporary additional duty in connection with Point Barrow Resupply Expedition. Pursuant to Commander Fleet Air West Coast Orders P-16-4/00/bn 584-74 of 16 June 1948, Ensign Stanley K. SCHMUCKER, 478 231 310, reported aboard this vessel for temporary additional duty in connection with an NROTC cruise.
2000 to 2400:
2020: Pursuant to BuPers Orders (101687) 1100 Pers 3112-RLR-1 of 21 April 1948, LCDR Paul W. FRAZIER reported aboard this vessel for duty as Executive Officer.
19 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored to buoy 12, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, with 1¼” wire rope. No. 2 ship’s service generator used for ship’s power. No. 2 boiler used for steam supply. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS.
0400 to 2400:
Moored as before.
20 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400: Moored to buoy 12, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, with 1¼” wire rope. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComFirstTaskFleet, on USS NEREUS.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster; absentees: KRUEGER, Herman G., 960 87 16. EN3, USN; and CHMIELEWSKI, Arthur J., 992 61 92, SN, USN.
1200 to 1600:
Moored as before.
1600 to 2000:
KRUEGER, Herman G., 960 87 16, EN3, USN, reported aboard, having been AOL 2 days and 17 hours and was made a PAL (prisoner at large).
21 June 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400: Moored to buoy 12, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California, with 1¼” wire rope to buoy. Number 2 boiler is steaming. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. ComFirstTask Fleet SOPA on USS NEREUS.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Set special sea detail. Mustered crew on stations; absentees; none. 0806: Underway from buoy 12 to fuel annex in San Diego with generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line, with pilot house control, steering various courses and speeds to conform to channel. 0833: Moored starboard side to fuel annex, San Diego, with 7/8” wire rope, and generators 1, 2, 5, and 6 on the line. 0935: Set special sea detail. 0943: Secured special sea detail. 0944: Underway from fuel annex to San Pedro, California, with 3, 4, 5, and 6 generators on the line for propulsion and making 8 knots. Steering various courses and speeds to clear the channel. 1015: Changed course to 325°T and gyro, 314° pstgc and 312° psc, making 14 knots at 109 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1455: Changed course to 321°T and 314° pgc, 308° psc. 1505: Helicopter is airborne with pilot LT TRACY and passengers LCDR FRAZIER and LCDR MIDDLETON.
1600 to 2000:
1607: Stationed special sea detail and made all preparations for entry [to] port.1613: Steering various courses and speeds for entry at Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California. 1619: Anchored in berth Nan 3, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor in Long Beach Harbor. 1630: Pursuant to BuPers Dispatch 161225Z of June 1948, LCDR Frank L. DAWLEY, 0072722, was detached. 1720: Pursuant to CWSF Dispatch 162110Z of June 17 1948, HUFFMAN, James W., 372 50 10, EM1, USN, reported aboard for duty from US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California.
2000 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
22 June 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.737, Long -118.228
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth Nan 3, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 8 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac on USS ATLANTA (CL-104).
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: HENDRICKS, Elmer R., 415 31 84, EN2, USN; LEE, Jessie (n) 940 69 09, SN, USN; O’NEAL, Dale Jr., 300 66 45, BM3, USN; POINDEXTER, Wilbert P., 791 16 14, TN, USN. 0900: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. 1030: O’NEAL, Dale Jr. returned aboard, AOL from 0730 this date, a period of 3 hours.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
23 June 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.737, Long -118.228
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth Nan 3, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac on USS ATLANTA (CL-104).
0400 to 0800:
0625: HENDRICKS, Elmer R., 415 31 84, EN2, USN, returned aboard AOL since 0730, 22 June 1948, a period of 22 hours and 55 minutes. 0730: DAWLEY, Linnley, R., 567 18 82, FN, USN, returned aboard AOL from 0600 to 0605 this date, a period of 5 minutes. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: STANDERT, Walter (n), 245 57 54, SN, USN; STEINBERG, Robert (n), 568 16 23, SN, USN; BETHEL, Clifford (n), 379 36 47, USN; and YEARWOOD, David L., 986 93 70, FN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
1000: LEE, Jessie (n), 940 69 09, SN, USN, returned on board AOL from 0730, 22 June 1948, a period of 26 hours and 30 minutes.
1200 to 1600:
Pursuant to BuPers Manual Ast, D-9104, HARRELL, Henry C., 298 51 61, EN3, USN, was transferred this date to Naval RecSta, Long Beach, California, for discharge.
1600 to 2000:
PERRY, Edmund J., 377 97 13, departed ship on 2½ days’ emergency leave. LT Harold M. JAMES, 0284475, USN, departed ship on 5 days’ leave. 1720: YEARWOOD, David L., 986 93 70, FN, USN, and STANDERT, Walter (n), 245 57 54, SN, USN, returned on board having been absent over leave since 0730 this date, a period of 9 hours and 50 minutes. 1755: Pursuant to BuPers ltr 6302-11-43, CONSELYEA, Herbert G., 269 20 27, BM3, USN, was transferred from this vessel to Commandant, Naval Air Base, Norfolk, Virginia.
2000 to 2400:
2255: STEINBERG, Robert (n), 568 16 23, SN, USN, returned on board absent over leave from 0730 this date, a period of 15 hours and 25 minutes. OGLE, Theodore O., 5653 24 88, SN, USN, reported on board with Shore Patrol, reporting charge of possessing two ID cards.
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24 June 1948
Long Beach, California [and at sea]
Lat 34.00, Long -119.00 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth Nan 3, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA, ComBatCruPac on USS ATLANTA (CL-104).
0400 to 0800:
0640: CHMIELEWSKI, Arthur J., 992 61 02, SA, USN, returned on board, absent over leave since 0100, 18 June 1948, a period of 6 days, 5 hours and 40 minutes. 0730: Made all preparations for getting underway. 0735: Tested main engines. 0745: Stationed special sea detail.
0800 to 1200:
0802: Heaved in to short stay. 0803: Underway from berth Nan 3, Long Beach, to San Francisco, California, with generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion with pilot house control. Steering various courses and speeds to clear the outer breakwater. 0821: The following men were returned aboard by the Shore Patrol boat, AOL since 0630 this date, a period of [1 hour] and 51 minutes: DAWLEY, Linnley, 567 l18 82, FN, USN, and CHAFFIN, Richard L., 570 92 00. BETHEL, Clifford (n), 379 36 47, SN, USN, returned aboard, AOL since 0730, 23 June 1948, a period of 24 hours and 51 minutes. 0841: Secured special sea detail and set regular steaming watch. 0844: All engines stopped, switching to motor room control. 0845: All engines ahead standard making 14 knots at 109 rpm. Steady on course 250°T and gyro. 0849: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: JOHNSON, Gerald L., 555 84 70, RM2, USN. 0851: Passed Point Fermin light buoy abeam to starboard, distance 1 mile. Changed course to 285°T and pgc. 0920: Changed course to 296°T and pgc. 0921: Passed Point Vicente abeam to starboard, distance 1¾ miles. 1107: Passed Point Dume abeam to starboard bearing 026°T and pgc, distance 6½ miles.
1200 to 1600:
1246: USS SKAGITT passed abeam to port, distance 5 miles. 1253: Anacapa light abeam to port, distance 12 miles. 1254: Changed course to 289°T and pgc, 276° pstgc, 276° psc. The Captain held mast and assigned punishments as follows: KRUEGER, Herman G., 960 87 16, EN3, USN, AOL from 0100, June 18 1948, to 1846, 20 June 1948, a period of 2 days, 17 hours and 46 minutes: 10 days’ loss of liberty; HENDRICKS, Elmer R., 415 31 84, EN2, USN, AOL from 0730, 22 June 1948, to 0625, 23 June 1948, a period of 22 hours, 55 minutes: 10 days’ loss of liberty; LEE, Jessie (n), 940 69 09, AOL from 0730, 22 June 1948, to 0745, 23 June 1948, a period of 1 day, 45 minutes: loss of liberty in San Francisco and Seattle; STEINBERG, Robert (n), 568 16 23, SN, USN, AOL from 0730, 23 June 1948 to 2255, 23 June 1948, a period of 15 hours, 51 minutes: 5 days’ loss of liberty; CHMIELEWSKI, Arthur J., 992 61 02, SA, USN, AOL from 0100, 18 June 1948, to 0640, 24 June 1948, a period of 6 days, 5 hours, 40 minutes: Deck Court; BETHEL, Clifford (n), 379 36 47, SN, USN, AOL from 0730, 23 June 1948, to 0821, 24 June 1948, a period of 1 day, 1 hour and 51 minutes: loss of liberty in San Francisco.
1600 to 2000:
1707: Changed course to 307°T and gyro, 294° psc and pstgc. 1804: Changed course to 329°T and gyro, 316° pstgc, and 315° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2025: All engines stopped. Took 5 main generator off the line. All engines ahead, going ahead on 3, 4, 5 and 6. 2038: All engines stop. Put 5 main generator back on line. All engines ahead, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for main propulsion. 2324: Passed Point Piedras Blancas abeam to starboard, distance 10½ miles.
25 June 1948
Long Beach to San Francisco [and Oakland], California
Lat 37.796, Long -122.318
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Long Beach Harbor to San Francisco, California, with 3, 4, 5, and 6 engines on the line for propulsion, making 14 knots at 109 rpm, on course 329°T and pgc, and 316° pstgc, 315° psc. Material condition Baker set throughout the ship. 0009: Sighted unidentified ship bearing 355°T. 0037: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 10 miles. 0105: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 4 miles. 0145: Sighted Point Sur light bearing 337°T. 0249: Passed Point Sur light abeam to starboard, distance 3¾ miles. 0250: Changed course to 336°T and pgc, 320° pgc, 320° psc, 324° pstgc.
0400 to 0800:
0405: Passed Point Cyprus light buoy abeam to starboard, distance about 7 miles. 0640: Sighted Pigeon Point lighthouse, bearing 030°T, distance about 5 miles. 0659: Passed Pigeon Point lighthouse abeam to starboard, distance 5 miles. 0700: Changed course to 340°T and psc, 327° pstgc, 323° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: JOHNSON, Gerald L., 555 84 70, RM2, USN. 0944: Changed course to 070°T and gyro. 0957: All engines stopped to shift to pilot house control. 0958: All engines ahead at standard speed, 109 rpm. 1029: Passed under Golden Gate Bridge steering various courses to clear shipping in the harbor. All engines ahead ?. 1059: All engines stopped to await pilot. 1145: Pilot K. E. LONG came aboard. 1147: Underway, steering various courses and speeds.
1200 to 1600:
1210: YTL-164 [harbor tug] came alongside to starboard. 1224: Moored port side to berth Charlie, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. SOPA is ComCarDiv 3, on USS BOXER, (CV-21). Secured special sea detail. 1231: Pilot left the ship. 1242: JOHNSON, Gerald L., 555 84 70, RM2, USN, reported aboard, absent over leave 18 hours and 12 minutes. 1427: Pursuant CWSF spd ltr Serial 1959 of 25 June 1948, NELSON, Jack C., 380 98 07, FP2, USN, and NASEWTYEWA, Harry H., 581 23 74, FA, USN, reported aboard with records and bags for duty.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
26 June 1948
Oakland, California
Lat 37.796, Long -122.318
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to North Marginal Wharf, berth Charlie, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. SOPA is ComCarDiv 3 on USS BOXER (CV-21).
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster; no absentees. 0910: Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. 0915: Pursuant to CWSF spd ltr 1-1953 of 26 June 1948, WILLIAMS, Clifford, 570 69 15, DKSA, USN, reported aboard for duty with bags, records and transfer papers. 0935: Helicopter HO35 left the ship for a local flight. 1000: HO35 returned to the ship. 1015: Pursuant to BuMedForm “G”, SMITH, Joseph A., 577 36 58, FN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Oak Knoll, Oakland, California, for treatment, with bags, records and transfer papers. 1023: Helicopter HO35 left the ship for a local flight.
1200 to 1600:
1204: Pursuant to CWSF spd ltr Ser 1-1953 of 25 June 1948, RENSHAW, Joe B., 359 06 15, FN, USN, reported aboard for duty. 1230: Helicopter HO35 returned aboard.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
27 June 1948
Oakland, California
Lat 37.796, Long -122.318
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to North Marginal Wharf, berth Charlie, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California, with standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComCarDiv 3 [ComCruDiv 3 in log-book] on USS BOXER (CV-21) [CU-21 in log-book].
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; absentees: none.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
28 June 1948
Oakland, California
Lat 37.796, Long -122.318
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to North Marginal Wharf, berth Charlie, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California, with six standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. SOPA is Commanding Officer on USS GENERAL WILLIAM MITCHELL (AP-114).
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster; no absentees. 0932: HTL-2 helicopter left the ship with LT TRACY and ENS SCHMUCKER. LT Harold M. JAMES, 0284475, USN, returned on board from leave. 0940: Made daily inspection of smokeless powder samples and weekly inspection of magazine sprinkling systems. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1242: Helicopter returned aboard. 1356: Helicopter left the ship with pilot ENS SCHMUCKER and passenger ENS STURTEVANT. 1445: KINCANNON, Garland N., 670 54 85, SN, USN, was transferred this date to Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, California, for further transfer, with records and sea bag. 1517: Helicopter returned aboard.
1600 to 2000:
1805: GEARY, Frank S., 376 43 62, TN, USN, left ship on 13 days’ leave.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
29 June 1948
Oakland, California
Lat 37.75, Long -123.80 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to North Marginal Wharf, berth Charlie, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California with six standard mooring lines to the wharf. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. SOPA, ComCarDiv 3 on USS BOXER (CV-21). 0030: LTJG Loren O. YAUSSY, 211566, MC, USNR, left the ship on five days’ leave.
0400 to 0800:
0430: Making all preparations for getting underway. 0435: Pilot came aboard. 0443: Tested main engines. 0447: Set special sea detail. 0457: Underway with main generators 1, 2, 3, on the line with bridge control. Pilot is conning and Captain, Executive Officer, and Navigator are on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds through the marked channel. 0513: Secured special sea detail, set regular underway watch. 0620: Set course 303°T and pgc, 292° pstgc and 288° psc. Standard speed is 14 knots, 109 rpm. 0704: Changed course to 300°T and pgc, 286° pstgc and 283° psc. 0730: Changed course to 303°T and pgc, 290° pstgc, and 286° psc. 0755: Changed course to 327°T and pgc, 314° pstgc and 307° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Passed Point Reyes abeam to starboard, distance 3 miles. 0840: Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. 1039: All engines stopped. Took 1 engine off the line. 1040: All engines ahead standard speed with 109 rpm on port and 95 rpm on starboard. 1104: All engines stopped, put number 1 engine on the line. 1105: All engines ahead standard speed, 14 knots at 109 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1250: Changed course to 340°T and pgc, 326° pstgc, 321° psc. The summary court-martial of COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN, was published this date; sentence: confined to the limit of the ship for a period of 1 month, and to lose $40.00 per month for a period of 3 months, total loss of pay amounting to $120.00.
1600 to 2000:
1842: Changed course to 335°T and pgc, 321° psc, and 316° psc [sic]. 1908: Changed course to 330°T and gyro, 316° pssc and 311°T [sic]. 1908: Changed course to 330°T and gyro, 316° pssc and 311° psc. 1937: Passed Blunt’s Reef Light Ship abeam to starboard bearing 070°T, distance 2000 yards. 1940: Changed course to 356°T and gyro, 342° pssc and 337° psc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
30 June 1948
San Francisco, California, to Seattle, Washington
Lat 44.10, Long -124.80 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Oakland, California, to Seattle, Washington, with 1, 2, 3, and 4 engines on the line for propulsion, making 14 knots at 109 rpm. Course is 356°T and pgc, 342° pstgc. Material condition Baker set throughout the ship. 0116: Changed course to 015°T and pgc, 001° pstgc to avoid radar contact. 0122: Changed course to 355°T and pgc, 342° pstgc. 0132: Passed radar contact abeam to port, distance 4500 yards.
0400 to 0800:
0435: Sighted Cape Blanco light bearing 018°T, distance 21 miles. 0617: Changed course to 358°T and pgc, 344° pstgc, 337° psc. 0620: Passed Cape Blanco abeam to starboard, distance 7 miles.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0815: The Deck Court, of which LCDR Paul W. FRAZIER, USN, is Deck Court Officer, met to try the case of CHMIELEWSKI, Arthur J., 992 61 02 SA, USN. 0825: The Deck Court adjourned.
1200 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2141: Changed course to 001°T and pgc. Passed ship to port. 2156: Changed course to 358°T and pgc, 242° pstgc, and 337° psc.
LOGS FOR JULY 1948
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List of officers, July 1948
E. A. McDONALD, CDR, Commanding
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, Executive Officer
R. A. MIDDLETON, LCDR DC, Dental Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, First Lieutenant, Gunnery Officer
L. C. KNOWLES, LT, Engineering Officer
L. W. TRACY, LT, Aviator
H. M. JAMES, LT, Navigator
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJG, Medical Officer
A. F. FERGUSON, ENS, Assistant Engineering Officer
J. W. FITZPATRICK, ENS SC, Supply Officer
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, Assistant Communication Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS SC, Disbursing Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, Gunner Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, CHBOSN, Assistant First Lieutenant
R. W. LAYTON, CHELEC, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, CHMACH, Damage Contol, "E" Division Officer
C. B. CHRISTENSEN, LCDR, passenger
R. J. SADLER, LTJG, TAD UDT
G. ATCHESON, ENS, TAD UDT
S. T. SCHMUCKER, ENS, Aviator
G. J. NAUGHTEN, LT CHCR, Chaplain
W. S. WOOSTER, civilian
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1 July 1948
San Francisco, California, to Seattle, Washington [and at Manchester, Washington]
Lat 48.23, Long -123.60 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from San Francisco, California to Seattle, Washington, on base course 358°T and gyro, 342° psc, at standard speed of 14 knots, 110 rpm. Material condition “Baker” set throughout the ship. Using main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 for propulsion. Maintaining continuous surface radar watch. 0332: Changed course to 005°T and gyro, 348° pstgc, 342° psc.
0400 to 0800:
0518: Changed course to 010°T, 347° psc, 345° pstgc. 0610: Changed course to 000°T and pgc, 337° psc, 346° pstgc. 0626: Changed course to 355°T and pgc, 330° psc, 338° pstgc. 0629: Changed course to 000°T and pgc, 337° psc, 346° pstgc. 0642: Changed course to 013°T and pgc, 354° pstgc, 348° psc. 0723: Passed Umatilla Light Ship abeam to starboard, distance 500 yards.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0832: Changed course to 101°T and pgc, 070° pstgc, 072° psc. 0836: Changed course to 095°T and pgc, 064° pstgc, 066° psc. 0843: Changed course to 101°T and pgc, 070° pstgc, 072° psc. 1008: Passed Slip Point light abeam to starboard, distance 5 miles. 1015: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal. 1058: Passed Sheringham Point light abeam to port, distance 5½ miles.
1200 to 1600:
Steering various courses conforming to channel courses in Puget Sound.
1600 to 2000:
1710: Stationed special sea detail. 1730: Maneuvering as necessary to come alongside the pier. 1738: Moored port side to east side of fuel pier, Manchester, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
2 July 1948
San Francisco, California, to Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.553, Long -122.638
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to fuel dock, Naval Station, Manchester, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Material condition “Baker” throughout the ship. SOPA aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster. No absentees. 0825: Commenced discharging 100 octane aviation fuel to the dock. 1145: Made preparations for getting underway. Tested main engines and all underway circuits.
1200 to 1600:
1202: Underway on various courses and speeds, proceeding to Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington. 1250: Moored to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, fresh water, and electricity from the dock. 1500: Pursuant to Commander Western Sea Frontier dispatch 212016Z of June 1948, REMSTER, Earnest Ray, Jr., 784 60 63, EM3, reported aboard for duty. 1530: Pursuant to Commander Western Sea Frontier dispatch 292248Z of June 1948, WARREN, William Lee, 630 67 29, FN, reported on board for duty.
1600 to 2000:
1925: Commenced pumping of gasoline tanks.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Completed pumping of gasoline tanks.
3 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.553, Long -122.638
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, and fresh water from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0925: Published the findings and sentence in the case of CHMIELEWSKI, Arthur J., 999 61 02, USN, tried by Deck Court for absence over leave. Finding: guilty. Sentence: to lose $20.00 per month of his pay for a period of 2 months, total loss of pay amounting to $40.00, and to perform extra police duties for a period of 60 days. Approved by convening authority on 30 June 1948.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
4 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.553, Long -122.638
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, and fresh water from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1000: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
5 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.553, Long -122.638
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity, and fresh water from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific are present. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
0400: PUCKETT, Cecil J., EM1, 287 22 12, USN, and HOUCK, Charles E., 604 61 76, EM1, USN, departed on 10 days’ leave. 0525: Lit fire under boiler 1. 0540: Cut in boiler 1 on main steam line.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1130: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
Pursuant to ComServPac dispatch 0412351Z of July 1948, LT Harold M. JAMES, 284475, USN, detached this date for temporary duty aboard USS JASON (ARH-1).
6 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity and fresh water from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
0710: LT Donald A. BENDINELLI, 103073, USN, returned aboard from 15 days’ leave.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Quarters for muster; absentees: LOMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, QM2, USN, and NASEWYTEWA, Harry H., 581 23 74, FA, USN. LOMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, QM2, USN, reported aboard, absent over leave since 0800 this date, a period of 35 minutes. 0841: HART, Fred W., 662 43 55, EM2, USN, left ship on 5 days’ leave. 1030: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples, and weekly inspection of magazine sprinkling system. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1315: Exercised crew at fire drill. 1329: Secured from fire drill.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
7 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electricity and fresh water from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: Le BLANC, Frank R., 276 48 52, SA, USN; KROTH, Franklin C., 351 37 29, SN, USN; AURICH, Henry B. Jr., 287 97 76, SN, USN; SIMPSON, Ray D., 351 01 81, QM2, USN. 0837: SIMPSON, Ray D., QM2, reported on board absent over leave from 0800 this date. 1000: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1200: KROTH, Franklin C., 351 37 29, SN, USN, reported aboard, AOL from 0800, 7 July 1948, a period of about 4 hours.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
8 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electrical power, telephone and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Le BLANC, Frank R., 276 48 52, SA, USN, and AURICH, Henry B. Jr., 287 97 76, SN, USN declared stragglers this date. 0805: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1600 to 2000:
Pursuant to AirTransRonEight Det Fairfield Dispatch 062315Z and USS Burton Island (AG-88) Desp 071610Z, McCoy, Raymond A., 646 04 76, AG1. USN, reported aboard for temporary duty.
9 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6 Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electrical power, telephone and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1400: Pursuant to ComPhibPacFlt ltr P16-4/400 Serial 3069 of 1 July 1948, CDR Edwin A. McDONALD, 0070076, left the ship on Temporary Additional Duty. Pursuant to ComPhibPacFlt ltr P16-4/400 Serial 3074 of 1 July 1948, LTJG Robert J. SADLER, 41176, USN, left the ship on Temporary Additional Duty in connection with inspection of Barex 48 unloading points.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
10 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6 Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electrical power, telephone and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1015: Pursuant to ComServPac dispatch 042351 of July 1948, LT Harold M. JAMES, 0284475, USN, reported aboard upon completion of Temporary Additional Duty.
1600 to 2000:
1755: Pursuant to Commander Western Sea Frontier dispatch 302150 (3 NTX 1329) of June 1948, ROSS, Jimmy (n), YN3, 986 89 98, reported aboard this vessel for duty.1935: Pursuant to BuPers Orders, Pers 6303 – VIJ-1 P16-3/MM of 6-27-45, SONNERBERG, Richard Albert, EN, 315 56 96, reported aboard this vessel for duty, AOL 1 hour and 35 minutes.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
11 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6 Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electrical power, telephone and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
0805: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
12 July 1948
Bremerton, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electrical power, telephone and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
0730: TEST, William E., 385 89 31, ADC, USN, returned aboard from 10 days’ leave. MYERS, Stanley N., 321 10 51, ENC, USN, returned on board from 21 days’ authorized leave.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew at quarters. Absentees: MANZI. Mitchell A., FN, 608 02 45, USN; TOVEY, William H., 784 78 17, SN, USN; NASEWYTENA, Harry H., 581 23 74, USN; LOWMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, QM2, USN; BROWN, Tommy (n), 576 81 84, TN, USN. 0810: NEWELL, Lloyd T., 377 55 70, USN, departed on 3 days’ authorized leave. 0830: The following men returned on board 30 minutes from 0800 this date: MANZI. Mitchell A., FN, 608 02 45, USN; TOVEY, William H., 784 78 17, SN, USN; LOWMAN, Charles B., 393 71 99, QM2, USN. 1000: Made daily inspection of magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
1850: LT Gabriel J. NAUGHTEN, CHCR, USN reported aboard for temporary duty.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
13 July 1948
Bremerton [to Manchester], Washington
Lat 47.55, Long -122.52
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 6, Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, electrical power, telephone and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS TUCSON.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; absentees: GRIFFIN, Miles S., 790 22 15, EN2, USN; DAVIS, Nathaniel D., 906 68 36, SD2, USN. 0800: The following men were declared stragglers this date: NASEWYTEWA, Harry H., 58 123 47, FA, USN; HIGGINS, Tommie A., 359 02 19, SW, USN; BROWN, Tommey (n), 576 81 84, TN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0815: YTB-139 moored along starboard bow. 0819: Pilot H. H. Owens came aboard. 0831: Underway from pier 6, Puget Sound Naval Station, Bremerton, Washington, with 6 main generators on the line for propulsion. Maneuvering to clear dock. 0841: Pilot H. H. Owens left the ship. 0842: YTB-139 cast off. 0843: All engines ahead ? speed, 10 knots, 75 rpm, steering various courses and speeds conforming to buoyed channel. 0930: Moored port side to east side of fuel pier, Manchester, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. 0950: Commenced taking on 100 octane gasoline. 1120: Completed taking on 100 octane gasoline.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2050: DAVIS, Nathaniel D., 906 68 36, SB2, USN, returned to the ship, absent over leave since 0800, 13 July 1948, a period of about 12 hours and 50 minutes.
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14 July 1948
Manchester, Washington [to Esquimalt, British Columbia, and Seattle, Washington]
Lat 48.42, Long -123.46
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to east side of fuel dock, Naval Fuel Annex, Manchester, Washington, with standard mooring lines. 2 generator lit for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
0445: Stationed special sea detail. 0453: All lines clear. Underway en route from Manchester, Washington, to Esquimalt, Washington. All main engines on propulsion at standard speed of 14 knots, 110 rpm, steering various courses conforming to Puget Sound channel. 0511: Passed Decatur Reef buoy abeam to port. 0514: All engines stopped. Took numbers 1 and 2 engines off propulsion. 0515: Underway as before. 0535: Passed West Point light abeam to starboard, distance 1 mile. 0640: Passed Point No Point abeam to port, distance 1 mile.
0800 to 1200:
Underway on various courses and speeds conforming to channel for Esquimalt Harbor. 0800: Mustered crew on station; no absentees. 0800: GRIFFIN, Miles S., 790 22 15, EN3, USN, was declared a straggler. Inspected magazine and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.1059: Arrived off Esquimalt degaussing range, awaiting degaussing operation. 1135: Deguassing Officer reported aboard.
1200 to 1600:
1205: Commenced runs on degaussing range. All engines ahead ?, standard speed 7.3 knots at 55 rpm. 1318: Completed runs on degaussing range. All engines stopped. Deguassing Officer left the ship. 1339: All engines ahead standard speed of 14 knots, 109 rpm. Underway on course 118°T and gyro, 088° psc, and 91° pstgc. 1523: Changed course to 100°T and pgc, 070° psc and pstgc.
1600 to 2000:
Underway, steering various courses conforming to Puget Sound channel. 1541: Passed Point Wilson light abeam to starboard, distance 900 yards. 1559: Passed Marrowstone Point lighthouse abeam to starboard, distance 600 yards. 1626: Passed Bush Point light abeam to port, distance 1800 yards. 1731: Passed Apple Point light to starboard, distance 1 mile. 1745: Passed President Point abeam to starboard. 1809: Passed West Point light abeam to port, distance 3000 yards. 1813: All engines stopped. Put number 1 and 2 main engines on propulsion. 1814: Underway as before. Set special sea detail. 1817: Changed course to 125 T° and pgc, 099° pstgc. 1827: Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth “Jig”, with six standard mooring lines. 1850: GRIFFIN, Miles S., 790 22 15, EN2, USN, returned to ship AOL since 1800, 13 July 1948, a period of 1 day, 10 hours and 50 minutes.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
15 July 1948
Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth “Jig”, Smith [South in log-book] Cove, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving telephone service from the dock. SOPA is aboard USS SKAGIT.
0400 to 0800:
0615: NASEWYTEWA, H. H., FA, 581 23 74, USN, was delivered on board by the Shore Patrol, AOL since 0800 12 July 1948, a period of 2 days, 22 hours and 15 minutes.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0910: Pursuant to the Hydrographer endorsement on CNO ltr Op-21-6-3w Serial 2816P21, dated 28 June 1948, Mr Warren S. Wooster reported aboard for duty as an oceanographic observer. 0950: Pursuant to Commander, Transport Division Eleven, WORKMAN, F. L., 784 43 72, PH3, USN, reported aboard from USS UNION (AKA-106) for temporary additional duty.
1200 to 1600:
1315: Pursuant Bupers Manual Article D-9104 Paragraph (4) (a), the following men were transferred this date to the US Naval Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington, for discharge: WILLIS, Robert, K., 266 80 32, YN2, USN; KOMPST, Albert O., 561 05 81, SN, USN: MASEK, Frank J., 317 83 30, ET3, USN; MEADOWS, Jack L., 617 02 32, EM3, USN; OMELCHUCK, Joseph (n), 252 90 28, RD3, USN; PAULSON, Elton “B”, 376 70 43, EN2, USN, with bags, records and transfer papers.
1600 to 2000:
1650: HIGGINS, Tommie A., 359 02 19, SN, USN, returned aboard after being absent over leave from 0800, 11 July 1948, a period of 2 days, 2 hours and 15 minutes. 1715: Pursuant to ComPhibPac Flt ltr, P16-4/00 Serial 3069 of 1 July 1948, Commander Edwin A. McDONALD, 0070076, USN, returned aboard after completion of temporary additional duty in connection with the 1948 Barrow Resupply Expedition. 1745: Pursuant to ComPhibPac flt ltr, P16-4/00 Serial 3074 of 1 July 1948, LTJG Robert J. SADLER, 411776, USN, returned aboard after completion of temporary additional duty in connection with the 1948 Barrow Resupply Expedition. 1815: Captain Richard M. SCRUGGS, USN, reported aboard as Task Unit Commander 13.16.3 in connection with the 1948 Barrow Resupply Expedition.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
16 July 1948
Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth “Jig”, US Naval Station, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS UNION (AKA-106).
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: BRYAN, Hartzell L., 885 34 69, TR3, USN; MARGETAN, William B., 653 50 11, EN2, USN; JONES, LeRoy, 293 77 38, SN, USN. 1053: BRYAN, Hartzell L., 885 34 69, TR3, USN, returned, absent over leave from 0800, 16 July 1948.
1200 to 1600:
Moored as before.
1600 to 2000:
1605: Pursuant to ComBarEx dispatch 161822Z of July 1948, LTJG Robert J. SADLER, 411776, USN, and ENS George ATCHESON III, 476757, USN, were detached for temporary additional duty with the following men: LEWIS, V. R., BMC, 372 03 84, USN; O’NEAL, D. J., BM3, 300 66 45, USN; ALLISON, J. (n), ME2, 877 70 71, USN; DAUGHERTY, T. R., GMSN, 755 73 93, USN; BRYANT, J. P., SN, 790 02 63, USN; TAYLOR, W. H. Jr, SN, 847 18 80, USN; WATKINS, T. E., SN, 790 10 53, USN; FREDRICKS, R. E., SN, 358 95 66, USN.
2000 to 2400:
MARGETAN, W. B., EN2, 653 50 11, USN, returned on board AOL, 12 hours, 10 minutes from 0800 this date.
17 July 1948
Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth “Jig”, US Naval Station, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS UNION (AKA-106).
0400 to 0800:
0730: JONES, LeRoy (n), SN, 293 77 38, USN, returned on board, AOL 23 hours, 33 minutes from 16 July 1948.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: GRIFFIN, M. S., EN2, 790 22 16, USN; Steinberg, R. (n), SN, 568 16 23, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1430: Pursuant to Commander Eleven Naval District ltr, Serial 538 A17-20 of 1 April 1948, NASEWYTEWA, Harry H., FA, 581 23 74, USN, was transferred in custody of SAYLOR, J. C., FCI, 632 08 16, USN, to Commanding Officer, US Naval Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington, with baggage, records, and transfer papers for execution of bad conduct discharge.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
18 July 1948
Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth “Jig”, US Naval Station, Seattle, Washington, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is aboard USS UNION (AKA-106).
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: GRIFFIN, M. S., EN2, 790 22 16, USN; Steinberg, R. (n), SN, 568 16 23, USN. 0945: Steinberg, R. (n), SN, returned on board AOL, 25 hours, 45 minutes from 0800, 17 July 1948.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2340: GRIFFIN, M. S., EN2, 790 22 15, USN, reported aboard having been AOL from 0800, 17 July 1948.
19 July 1948
Seattle, Washington
Lat 47.62, Long -122.38
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 91, berth “Jig”, Seattle, Washington, with six standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS UNION.
0400 to 0800:
0730: Pursuant to ComBarEx Disp. 19001Z of July 1948, the following men reported on board for duty with ComTaskUnit 13.16.3: PLANT D. S., 366 70 11, SR; SWEET, K. P., 253 76 73, SR; PETERSON, T. M., 253 96 86, SR; SWEET, R. P., 233 76 72, SR; SCHAPERKOTTER, F. C., 412 49 45, ENDC; MacDONALD, K. J., 567 31 11, SN; GRIFFITH, D. W., 253 94 00, SR; BOYD, L. W., 232 17 59, SR. 0745: Pursuant to ComBarEx Disp. 19001Z of July 1948, RELE John T. CURRY, 468570, USNR, reported on board for duty with ComTaskUnit 13.16.3.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: BICKFORD, William L., 329 98 72, SN, USN; TEAL, Donald D., 306 64 36, DK3, USN; REMESTER, Ernest, 734 60 63, EM3, USN. 1055: Pursuant to standard transfer hospital ticket, the following men were transferred to US Naval Hospital, Seattle, Washington, for treatment. KROTH, F. G., 351 37 29, SM, USN; MARGETAN, W. B. 653 50 11, EN2, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1315: Made preparations for getting underway, tested main engines and all underway circuits. 1403: Cast off all lines from the dock, maneuvering on various courses and speeds, clearing harbor. 1407: All engines stopped to take 1 and 2 off the line. 1408: All engines ahead standard. Speed 14 knots at 109 rpm. 1412: Changed course to 325°T and pgc, 304° pstgc, and 305° psc. 1422: Changed course to 007°T, 346° psc. 1521: Changed course to 325°T and pgc, 307° pstgc. 1533: Changed course to 300°T and pgc, 27° pstgc [sic], and 281° psc. 1546: Changed course to 336°T and pgc, 316° pstgc and 313° psc.
1600 to1800:
1616: Passed Bush Point light abeam to starboard, distance 1000 yards. 1633: All engines stopped. 1635: All engines ahead at 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1643: All engines stopped. 1644: Port engine ahead at 6.7 knots, 50 rpm. 1716: Port engine ahead at 11 knots, 109 rpm. 1735: Passed Point Wilson light abeam to port, distance 1 mile. 1737: Changed course to 280°T and pgc, 250° pstgc, 264° psc.
1800 to 2000:
1829: Resumed standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. 1854: Passed New Dungeness light abeam to port, distance 1½ miles. 1907: Changed course to 275°T and pgc, 254° pstgc, 257° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2010: Passed Race Rocks light abeam to starboard, distance 2.5 miles. 2122: Sheringham Point light abeam to starboard, distance 2 miles.
20 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Barrow, Alaska
Lat 49.20, Long -127.30
0000 to 0400:
En route from Seattle, Washington, to Unimak Pass, Alaska, on various courses to take position 2000 yards abeam to starboard of USS LST-1110, speed 14 knots, 110 rpm, with generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Material condition “Baker” set throughout the ship. Set base course to 292°T and pgc, 272° pstgc, 277° psc. 0015: Changed course to 297°T and pgc, 279° pstgc, 282° psc. 0022: Changed course to 293°T and pgc, 272° pstgc, and 277° psc. 0024: All [engines] stopped. Took generators 1 and 2 off the line. 0025: All [engines] ahead ? standard speed, 7.3 knots, 70 rpm. 0045: Passed Swiftsure Bank light ship abeam to port, distance 3 miles.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1048: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to assume guide position. 1056: Assumed guide position with LSTs in open column formation, steadied on course 293°T and gyro, 273° pstgc, and 278° psc, making 9.5 knots with 72 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before.
1600 to 1800:
1715: Changed speed to 9.7 knots with 73 rpm.
1800 to 2000:
Retarded clocks 1 hour to zone plus 8 time.
2000 to 2400:
2219: Stopped port shaft, took [engine] 6 off the line, put 4 on the line. 2220: All engines ahead standard speed, 9.5 knots, 73 rpm. Stopped port shaft, took engine 4 off the line and placed 6 back on the line.
21 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 50.82, Long -132.80 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska, on base course 293°T and pgc, 273° pstgc, 277° psc, at standard speed of 9.7 knots, 73 rpm. LST-1110 and LST-1146 keeping station astern 1000 yards and 1600 yards. 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1306: Changed speed to 9.5 knots, 72.5 rpm.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
1900: Retarded clocks 1 hour to conform with zone plus 9 time.
2000 to 2400:
2000: Changed course to 288°T, 287° pgc, 266° pstgc, 268° psc.
22 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 52.13, Long -138.15
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska, on base course 288°T, 287° pgc, 267° pstgc, and 272° psc, with main generators 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion, making
9.5 knots at 72 rpm. LST-1110 and LST-1146 maintaining open column formation astern 500 yards and 1500 yards respectively.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600;
1300: General Quarters, commenced Battle Problem. 1330: Battle Problem completed, set condition “Baker”. 1400: Secured from General Quarters.
1600 to 1800:
1633: Steering various courses and speeds to come close to LST-1146, for transfer of RELE John T. CURRY, USNR, via motor whaleboat 2, to assist in electronic repair. 1718: Set material condition “Baker”. 1732: Resumed base course 288°T, 287° pgc, 265° pstgc, 268° psc.
1800 to 2000:
1900: Retarded ship’s clocks to conform with zone plus ten time. 1835: Changed course to 284°T, 283° pgc, 265° pstgc, 265° psc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
23 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 53.20, Long -144.00
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska, on base course 284°T, 283° pgc, 261° pstgc, and 266° psc, with main generators 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion. LST-1110 and LST-1146 maintaining open column astern at 500 yards and 1500 yards respectively.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0750: Fog set in and fog signal sounded. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Held General Quarters. 1308: Changed speed to 6 knots. 1320: Secured from General Quarters. 1356: Steering various courses and speeds to take position 700 yards on starboard quarter of LST-1110 to conduct flag hoist drill. 1428: Resumed standard speed of 9.6 knots at 72.5 rpm. 1445: Assumed duty as guide.
1600 to 2000:
1740: Changed course to 277°T, 276° pgc, 261° psc, 258° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
24 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 53.76, Long -149.55
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska, on base course 277°T, 276° pgc, 256° pstgc, and 261° psc, with main generators 3 and 4 for propulsion making 9.5 knots at 72.5 rpm. LST-1110 and LST-1146 in open column formation astern, distance 1000 yards and 2000 yards respectively.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Crew mustered on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1214: Changed course to 273°T, 272° pgc, 252° pstgc, 255° psc.1316: Maneuvered to take position 500 yards abeam to starboard of LST-1110 for flag hoist drill. 1403: Completed flag hoist drill. Maneuvered to resume guide. 1424: Resumed formation guide.
1600 to 2400:
Underway as before.
25 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 53.94, Long -155.15
0000 to 4000:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska, on course 273°T, 272°gyro, 254° psc, 252° pstgc, at speed 9 knots at 72.5 rpm, with main generators 3 and 4 on the line. LST-1110 and 1146 keeping station astern, 1000 yards and 1600 yards.
0400 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2020: Reduced visibility, fog signal sounded. 2045: Clearing, visibility OK.
26 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 54.08, Long -161.55
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska, on course 273°T, 271° pgc, 255° pstgc, and 259° psc, with numbers 3 and 4 engines on the line making 9.5 knots at 72.5 rpm. LST-1110 and LST-1146 in open column astern at 800 yards and 1600 yards respectively. Material condition “Baker” set throughout the ship.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.1015: Received report of weekly test of magazine sprinkling systems. Test was satisfactory. 1125: Changed course to 280°T, 278° pgc, 265 pstgc and 270° psc.
1200 to 1600:
1305: Changed course to 273°T, 272° pgc, 259 pstgc and 265° psc.
1600 to 1800:
1545: Changed course to 280°T, 279° pgc, 265° pstgc and 271° psc.
1800 to 2000:
2004: Observed sunset. 2154: Changed course to 275°T, 274° pgc, 261° pstgc, 267° psc. 2255: PEEL, Rollie V., BM3, 301 39 11, USN, died on board due to respiratory failure during appendectomy. 2503: Changed course to 270°T, 269° pgc, 255° pstgc, 260° psc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
27 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 55.97, Long -165.82
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska, on base course 270°T, 269° pgc, 255° pstgc, with 5 and 6 main generators on propulsion, standard speed 9.5 knots, 72.5 rpm. Ships in company, LST-1110 and LST-1146, keeping station in open column formation at 800 and 1600 yards respectively. 0031: Changed course to 303°T, 302° pgc, 289° pstgc. 0413: Changed course to 344°T, 343° pgc, 330° pstgc. Passed Cape Sarichef light abeam to starboard, distance 6 miles. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before.
1600 to 1800:
Set material condition “Baker”.
1800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
28 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 59.55, Long -167.70
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska, on base course 344°T, 343° pgc, 332° pstgc, and 328° psc, with main generators 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. LST-1110 and LST-1146 maintaining station astern in column open order formation with intervals at 800 yards and 1600 yards respectively. Making 9.5 knots at 72.5 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1320: Sighted Nunivak Island, bearing 0035°T. 1347: Increased speed to 9.7 knots, 73 rpm.
1600 to 1800:
1608: Changed course to 010°T, 009° pgc, 359° pstgc, 352° psc. 1636: Passed Cape Mohican abeam to starboard, distance 6 miles.
1800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
29 July 1948
From Seattle, Washington, to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 63.25, Long -166.13
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Seattle, Washington, to Nome, Alaska, on base course 010°T, 009° pgc, 358° pstgc, 350° psc, with 5 and 6 generators on propulsion, speed 9.7 knots, 73 rpm, in company with LST-1110 and LST-1146, in open column, distance astern 800 yards and 1500 yards respectively.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0748: Changed course to 016°T, 015°gyro, 003° pstgc, 355° psc. 0848: Increased speed to 11 knots. 0853: Engines stopped to take BT [bathythermograph] soundings. 0904: Resumed standard speed of 11 knots. 1026: Reduced speed to 75 rpm on base course 016°T. 1100: Underway at various speeds, pacing LST-1110, at 1000 yards to starboard beam, 79 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Held General Quarters. 1352: Secured from General Quarters.
1600 to 1800:
1828: Changed course to 040°T, 039° pgc, 027° pstgc and 018° psc. 1915: All engines stopped to switch to bridge control. 1916. All engines ahead standard speed 10 knots, 76 rpm. 1917: Set the special sea detail. 1955: All engines stopped. 1956: Anchored at Nome, Alaska, in 7 fathoms of water, with 60 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor. Snake River Jetty bearing 350°T, distance 1 mile. 1959: Secured the special sea detail and secured the main engines.
1800 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
30 July 1948
Nome, Alaska
Lat 64.48, Long -165.42
0000 to 0400
Anchored in Nome Roadstead, Alaska, with 60 fathoms of chain to the port anchor, with jetty light bearing 350°T, distance 1 mile. 4 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Modified condition “Baker” set. Ships present: LST-1110 and LST 1146. SOPA on USS Burton Island (AG-88).
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1415: The following men left the ship on Shore Patrol: JOHNSON, Robert R., 381 24 90, BMC USN, in charge; PUCKETT, Cecil J., 287 22 12, ICI, USN; THOMAS, George W., 885 95 55, EN1, USN; ROSS, Jimmy (n), 986 89 98, YN3, USN.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
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31 July 1948
From Nome to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 64.48, Long -165.42
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in Nome Roadstead, Alaska, with 60 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor, with jetty light bearing 350°T, distance 1 mile. Ships present: LST-1110 and LST 1146. SOPA on USS Burton Island. 0030: The following men returned aboard ship upon completion of Shore Patrol duty: JOHNSON, Robert R., 381 24 90, BMC USN in charge; PUCKETT, Cecil J., 287 22 12, ICI, USN; THOMAS, George W., 885 95 55, EN1, USN; ROSS, Jimmy (n) 986 89 98, YN3, USN.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0915: The following men were transferred to LST-1110: SWEET, Rodrick P., 253 26 72, SR, USNR in charge; SWEET, Kendrick P., 253 97 39, SR, USNR; PLANT, David B., 366 70 11, SR, USNR. Authority verbal orders of CTU.13.16.3. 0920: The following named men were transferred to USS LST-1146. McDONALD, Kenneth J., 567 31 11, SN, USNR; GRIFFITH, Douglas W., 253 94 00, SR, USNR; PETERSON, Timothy A., 253 86 96, SR, USNR. Authority verbal orders of CTU 13.16.3.
1200 to 1600:
1250: LT H. M. JAMES and Shore Patrol returned aboard having completed temporary additional duty with Shore Patrol at Nome, Alaska. 1330: All departments made preparations for getting underway. 1345: Stationed special sea detail. Underway from Nome to Point Lay, Alaska, with generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion. Standard speed 9.9 knots at 75rpm. Steering various courses and speeds to take position 1000 yards on the port beam of LST-1110 which is formation guide. 1408: Secured special sea detail. 1416: All engines stopped to take generators 1 and 2 off the line. 1417: All engines ahead at standard speed. 1535: All engines ahead at ? standard speed of 3.4 knots at 25 rpm to take position astern of LST-1146. Maneuvering on various courses. 1540: All engines ahead at standard speed of 9.9 knots, 75 rpm.
1600 to 1800:
1604: Changed speed to 10.5 knots at 80 rpm. 1612: Changed speed to 11 knots at 84 rpm. 1633: Changed base course to 323°T, 322° pgc, 311° pstgc, 309° psc. Maneuvering to assume formation guide. 1710: Assumed formation guide. Changed speed to 9.7 knots, 74 rpm. 1757: Changed course to 325°T, 323° pgc, 310° pstgc, 308° psc,
1800 to 2000:
1803: Changed speed to 7.8 knots, 59 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
2112: Increased speed to 10.1 knots at 77 rpm. 2155: Changed course to 321°T, 319° pgc, 306° psc, 308° pstgc.
LOGS FOR AUGUST1948
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List of Officers
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1 August 1948
From Nome to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 67.27, Long -167.76 [estimated]
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Nome to Point Lay, Alaska, on course 321°T, 319° pgc, 308° pstgc, 306° psc, with 3 and 4 generators on the line for propulsion, standard speed 10 knots, 76 rpm, in company with LST-1110 and 1146 in open column, astern 800 yards and 1600 yards respectively. 0203: Passed Fairnay Rock abeam to port, distance 5 miles. 0238: Changed course to 012°T, 010° pgc, 359° pstgc, 351° psc. 0239: Passed little Diomede Island abeam to port, distance 4½ miles.
0400 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
Changed course to 025°T, 023° pgc, 000° psc, 008° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
2141: Changed course to 058°T, 056° pgc, 036° pstgc, 030° psc. 2145: Changed speed to 6 knots, 45 rpm. 2358: Resumed guide [position for LSTs.]
2 August 1948
From Nome to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 69.76, Long -163.15
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Nome to Point Lay, Alaska, on base course 058°T, 056° pgc, 035° pstgc 029° psc, with 3 and 4 main generators on propulsion, making ? speed at 45 rpm. Making standard speed 9.5 knots at 72 rpm, LST-1110 and LST-1146 in company keeping station 800 yards and 1600 yards, respectively, open column. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0542: All engines ahead standard speed of 9.9 knots, 75 rpm.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0805: Changed course to 020°T, 018° pgc, 359° pstgc, 349° psc. 0822: Set anchor detail. 0904: Maneuvering to anchor ship. 0920: Anchored in Point Lay, Alaska, with 50 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor, with school house bearing 085°T, distance 2 miles. Ships present: LST-1110 and LST-1146. 0945: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling system.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
3 August 1948
Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 69.76, Long -163.15
0000 to 0400:
Anchored 2 miles off Point Lay, Alaska, in 7 fathoms of water with 50 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. School house bearing 085°T. LST-1110 and LST-1146 anchored on bearing 200°T, at 450 yards and 1050 yards.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1215: Made preparations for getting underway, tested main engines and all underway circuits. 1226: Underway en route from Point Lay to rendezvous point with CTG 53.16 [Commander, Task Group 53.16] on USS UNION (AKA-106). 1445: Took station 200 yards astern of USS TITANIA (AKA-13) on base course 026°T, 024° pgc, 004° pstgc, 355° psc, standard speed is 8.9 knots at 66.5 rpm.
1600 to 1800:
1651: Changed speed to 9 knots at 68 rpm. 1718: Material condition “Baker” set througout the ship.
1800 to 2000:
Changed course to 075°T, 073° pgc, 044° pstgc, 043° psc.
2000 to 2400:
Changed speed to 9.5 knots at 72 rpm. 2327: Changed course to 090°T, 088 pgc, 058° pstgc, and 055° psc,
4 August 1948
From Point Lay to Point Barrow, Alaska
Lat 71.39, Long -156.46
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay to Point Barrow, Alaska, on base course 090°T, 058° pstgc, 055° psc at speed of 9.5 knots at 72 rpm with generators 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion. In company with Task Unit 53.16 in column open order with USS UNION as formation guide. Material condition “Baker” set. 0023: Changed course to 050°T, 048° pgc, 018° pstgc, 015° psc. 0030: Maneuvering to clear formation to proceed independently on ice reconnaisance. 0050: Changed course to 060°T, 058° pgc, 028° pstgc. 0053: Changed speed to 15.3 knots, 125 rpm. 0056: Changed course to 055°T, 053° pgc, 027° pstgc, 024° psc. 0133: Changed course to 065°T, 0630: pgc, 036° pstgc, 030° psc, 0204: Changed speed to 14 knots 109 rpm, with generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line. 0241: Main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 in use for propulsion.
0400 to 0800:
0536: Maneuvering to anchor ship. Anchored off Point Barrow in 9 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of anchor chain out to starboard anchor, with Aero beacon bearing 185°T and church spire 207°T.
0800 to 1200:
0845: Fog set in.
1200 to 1600:
1250: Underway on various courses and speeds to investigate ice north-east of Point Barrow. 1547: Anchored off Point Barrow, Alaska, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: Aero beacon 185°T, church spire 207°T, oil well 195°T.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
5 August 1948
From Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 71.0, Long -154.16
0000 to 0400:
Anchored off Point Barrow, Alaska, in 8 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor with Aero Beacon bearing 185°T, Church Spire 207°T. Ships present: Task Force 53.16.3; SOPA on USS UNION (AKA-106). 0041: Underway en route to Barter Island, Alaska, on various courses and speeds maneuvering through loose ice pack in company with LST-1110 and LST-1146 in column formation.
0400 to 0800:
0639: Changed course to 112° T and 110° pgc,
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0934: Steering various courses and speeds to go alongside LST-1110. 0951; Captain R. M. SCRUGGS, LCDR. C. B. CHRISTENSEN and WORKMAN, Fortice L., 784 43 72, PH3, USN, transferred to LST-1110. 1000: Underway on easterly course maneuvering through ice pack.
1200 to 1600:
1318: Departed from formation in order to remain in deeper water, maneuvering through loose ice pack on easterly course at various speeds.
1800 to 2000:
1926: Changed course to 102°T, 100° pgc, 054° pstgc, 052° psc. LST-1110 and LST-1146 took station astern 500 yards and 1000 yards respectively.
2000 to 2400:
Following all leads on various courses and speeds in an easterly direction.
6 August 1948
From Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 71.21, Long -148.77
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Point Barrow, Alaska to Barter Island, Alaska, on base course 092°T, 092°T. 090° pgc, at standard speed of 8 knots at 60 rpm with main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion. Maneuvering on easterly course at various speeds to avoid ice. Steering in column with LST-1110 and LST-1146, with USS BURTON ISLAND as guide. 0104: Left formation to reach deeper water.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0828: Resumed guide for LST-1110 and LST-1146, maneuvering various courses and speeds to avoid ice. 0938: All engines stopped, lying to until visibility increases.
1200 to 1600:
1515: Underway with all main generators on the line, base course 000°T, ? standard speed to clear shoaling water.
1600 to 1800:
1606: All engines stopped. Lying to until visibility increases.
1800 to 2000:
1032: Underway, steering easterly through loose ice pack.
2000 to 2400:
2018: All engines stopped. Lying to until visibility increases. 2104: Underway, steering eastery course, maneurvering through ice pack. 2021: Fire in bow motor room. 2128: Fire extinguished. 2239: All engines stopped, took 1 and 2 main engines off the line. Lying to until visibility increases.
7 August 1948
From Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 70.65, Long -147.65
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Barter Island, Alaska. Lying to in dense fog. Main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion. Generators 1 and 2 on 30 minutes standby. LST-1110 and LST- 1146 lying to, astern 500 and 800 yards respectively.
0400 to 0800:
0456: Underway, maneuvering through loose ice pack on easterly courses at various speeds. 0500: Put main generators on the line.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0830: The Deck Court, of which LCDR. Paul W. FRAZIER is Deck Court officer, met this date for the trial of CARR, Billie L., SN, 568 16 43, USN, and then adjourned at 0845.
1200 to 1600:
1206: Underway on various courses and speeds, maneuvering through the ice pack. All engines stopped, lying to until visibility increases. 1508: Underway on various courses and speeds,
1600 to 1800:
1651: Launched helicopter flight.
1800-2400:
1936: Lying to, awaiting increased visibility. 1938: Secured main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4.
8 August 1948
From Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 70.38, Long -146.73
0000 to 0400:
En route from Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska. Lying to in dense fog with 5 and 6 main engines on the line and 1, 2, 3, and 4 engines on 30-minutes standby. LST-1110 and LST-1146 lying abeam to starboard, distance 200 yards.
0400 to 0800:
0547: Placed main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line. 0620: Underway, maneuvering in heavy pack ice. 0727: All engines stopped, took 1, 2, 3 and 4 engines off the line and placed them on 15 minutes standby, awaiting increased visibility.
0800 to 1200:
0750: Placed main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line. 0759: Underway, maneuvering through heavy pack ice on easterly courses at various speeds. 0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1000: Took main generator 2 off the line. 1038: Placed 2 main generator on the line.
1200 to 1600:
1241: Lying to, awaiting better visibility. 1303: Underway, as before.
1600 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2029: Pursuant to verbal orders of ComBarter, WORKMAN, F., PH3, 784 43 72, USN, reported on board for duty. 2056: Took main generators 1, 2, 5, and 6 off the line. 2105: Put main generators 1 and 2 on the line. 2133: Put main generator 5 on the line. 2144: Put main generator 6 on the line. 2200: Lying to, awaiting increased visibility. 2204: Took main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 off the line.
9 August 1948
From Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 70.2, Long -144.76
0000 to 0400:
En route from Point Barrow to Barter Island, Alaska. Lying to in fog and loose pack ice with 1 and 2 main engines on the line and 3, 4, 5 and 6 main engines on 30 minutes standby. LST-1110 and LST-1146 lying to astern, distance, 200 yards.
0400 to 0800:
0625: Placed 3, 4, 5 and 6 main engines on the line. 0629: Underway, steering various courses and speeds leading LST-1146 and LST-1110 through the ice pack.
0800 to 1200:
Underway as before.
1200 to 1600:
1345: Sighted Arey Island bearing 165° T, distance 2½ miles. 1414: Left formation for deeper water.
1600 to 2000:
1602: Made preparations to anchor. 1609: Anchored in 7 fathoms of water 3 miles north of Barter Island with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. 3 and 4 main engines on 30 minutes standby.
2000 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
10 August 1948
Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 70.09, Long -143.58
0000 to 0400:
Anchored 3 miles north of Barter Island, Alaska, in 7 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. 3 and 4 main generators on 30 minutes standby. Ships present: LST-1110 and LST-1146. SOPA is aboard LST-1146.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
Making preparations for getting underway. 1535: Placed all main generators on the line for propulsion with pilot house control. 1545: Stationed special sea detail. 1549: Underway, maneuvering in ice pack. 1553: Secured special sea detail.
1600 to 2200:
1929: Anchored in 8½ fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor at Barter Island, Alaska. 3 and 4 main engines on 30 minutes standby.
2000 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
11 August 1948
Barter Island, Alaska
Lat 70.23, Long -146.51
0000 to 0400:
Anchored off Barter Island, Alaska, in 8½ fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Main generators 3 and 4 on 30-minutes standby.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0911: Underway, en route from Barter Island to Point Barrow, Alaska on easterly courses at various speeds through loose ice, in company of LST-1110 and LST-1146 on port beam, distance 4 miles.
1200 to 1600:
Pursuant to CTU 56.13.3. verbal orders, WORKMAN, F., PH3, 784 43 72, USN, reported aboard for Temporary Additional Duty. 1340: Commenced gunnery exercise. 1401: Completed gunnery exercise; ammunition expended: 5”/38, 6 rounds MTF, 90 rounds.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
1834: Lying to due to heavy fog. 1836: Took main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 off the line. 1921: Put main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line. 1922: Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2045: Lying to due to heavy fog. Put 3, 4, 5 and 6 main generators on 30-minutes standby.
12 August 1948
From Barter Island to Point Barrow, Alaska
Lat 70.48, Long -147.46
0000 to 0400:
En route from Barter Island to Point Barrow, Alaska: Lying to in heavy ice pack due to dense fog. 1 and 2 main generators on the line. 3, 4, 5 and 6 main generators on 15 minutes standby. LST-1110 and LST-1146 in company, bearing 040°T, at 6½ miles, skirting edge of ice pack. 0220: Underway on various courses and speeds through the ice pack. 0241: Stopped, due to dense fog, took main generators 3, 4. 5 and 6 off the line and placed on 15 minutes standby. CTU(Commander Task Unit) 15.16.3 in LST-1110. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
Lying to in dense fog. 0655: Placed main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on 10 minutes standby. 0745: Put main generators 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the line. Underway, maneuvering through heavy ice pack on westerly course.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0942: Lying to in dense fog. 1024: Underway as before. 1035: Lying to in dense fog. 1040: Published findings of Deck Court in the case of CARR, B. L., SN, 568 16 43, USN: Offense: resisting arrest; Finding: Specification proved by plea; Sentence: To be confined for a period of 20 days, loss of pay $10.00 per month for a period of 4 months. Total loss of pay amounting to $40.00 and to perform extra police duties for 30 days. Approved by Commanding Officer, 12 August 1948. Confined to the limits of the ship. 1130: Underway with main generators 3 and 4 on the line. Placed main generators 1, 2. 5 and 6 on the line.
1200 to 1600:
1324: Lying to, waiting for visibility to increase. 1, 2, 5, and 6 main engines on 15 minute standby.
1600 to 1800:
Pursuant to CTU 53.16, 3 verbal orders WORKMAN, F., PH3, 784 43 72, USN, was transferred to LST-1110 for Temporary Additional Duty.
1800 to 2000:
Underway on base course 290°T, maneuvering in heavy ice pack with LST-1110 and LST-1146 astern.
2000 to 2400:
2144: Proceeding independently on base course 300°T. 2213: Underway on base course 245°T, 243° pgc en route to Point Lay, Alaska, at standard speed of 10 knots. LST-1146 and LST-1110 in company in column open order, distance 800 and 1600 yards astern. 2235: Changed course to 225°T, 223° pgc. 2243: Took 5 and 6 main generators off propulsion.
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13 August 1948
From Barter Island to Point Barrow, Alaska
Lat 71.06, Long -153.03
0000 to 0400:
Underway as before.
0400 to 0800:
Underway en route from Barter Island to Point Barrow, Alaska, on various courses through loose pack ice, with all generators on the line for propulsion, making various speeds. LST-1110 and LST-1146 on port beam, distance 7 miles, standing continuous radar watch and fathometer watch. 0250: Took main generators 3 and 4 off the line.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1240: Took main generators 5 and 6 off the line.
1600 to 1800:
Underway as before.
1800 to 2000:
Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds in a westerly direction to evade ice.
2000 to 2400:
1945: Put 3 and 4 main generators on propulsion. 1947: Proceeding independently in compliance with with CTU 52.16.3 verbal orders, set standard speed at 15.8 knots, 135 rpm. 2022: Major H. G. LONG, USA, was disembarked by helicopter to Point Barrow. 2053: Lying to off Point Barrow, distance 1 mile. 2110: Pursuant to ComBarex verbal orders, CDR. J. BACKLAND, 080404, USNR reported aboard for transportation. 2116: Moored starboard side to LST-1110, pursuant to CTU 53.16.3 verbal orders, LCDR Carl B. CHRISTENSEN, 069490, USNR, and WORKMAN, Fortice L., 784 43 72, PH3, USN, reported aboard. 2126: Took main generators 3 and 4 off propulsion. 2130: Commanding Officer assumed duties of CTU 53.16.3 2202: Pursuant to 53.16.3, verbal authority, the following men reported aboard for transportation to USS SKAGIT (AKA-105) at Point Lay: LTJG R. J. SADLER, 0411776, USN: LEWIS, Victor K., 372 03 84, USN; O’NEAL, D. J. BM3, 300 66 45, USN; DAUGHERTY, T. R. GMSN; BRYANT, J. P. SN, 790 02 67, USN; TAYLOR, W. H., Jr. SN 847 18 80, USN; WATKINS, T. F. SN, 791 10 53, USN; FREDRICKS, R. E., SN, 358 95 66, USN.
2000 to 2400 continued
2213: Underway on base course 245° T, pgc, en route to Point Lay, Alaska, standard speed 10 knots. LST-1146 and LST-1110 in company in column open order, distance 800 and 1600 yards astern. 2235: Changed course to 225° T, 223° pgc. Took main generators 5 and 6 off propulsion.
14 August 1948
From Barter Island to Point Lay, Alaska
Lat 70.46, Long -162.43
0000 to 0400:
Underway as before.
0400 to 0800:
Underway en route from Point Barrow to Point Lay, Alaska, on base course 225° T, 223° pgc, 220° pstgc, and 234° psc, with main generators 1 and 2 on the line for propulsion. Making 9.9 knots at 75 rpm, LST-1146 and LST-1110 astern in column open order formation, 1000 yards and 2000 yards respectively. 0035: Changed course to 258°T, 256° pgc, 256° pstgc, and 258° psc. 0140: Changed speed to 9.5 knots at 72 rpm. 0206: Changed course to 245°T, 243° pgc, 244° pstgc and 247° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1312: Changed course to 205° pgc, 208° T, 208° psc, 197° pstgc, distance,100 yards ahead of LST-1146, speed 9.7 knots at 73 rpm. 1551: Sighted 2 ships bearing 190° T, distance 8.5 miles, identified as USS UNION (AKA-106) and USS SKAGIT (AKA-105).
1600 to 1800:
1609: Changed course to 186°T, 183° pgc, 163° pstgc,172° psc. 1650: Anchored off Point Lay, Alaska, in 9 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Ships present: USS UNION and USS SKAGIT. ComBarex on USS UNION. 1725: Commander John BACKLAND, 080404, USNR, transferred to USS UNION. 1735: The following officers and [enlisted] men were transferred to USS SKAGIT: LTJG R. J. SADLER, 0411776, USN, ENS. George ATCHISON, 0475767, USN, ALLISON, James A. 87 70 71, ME2, USN; BRYANT, Jerry P., 790 02 67, SN, USN; DAUGHERTY, T. R. GMSN; O’NEAL, D. J. BM3, 300 66 45, USN; WATKINS, T. F. SN, 79 110 53, USN; FREDRICKS, R. E., SN, 358 95 66, USN; LEWIS, Victor K., 372 03 84, USN. 1750: Anchor aweigh, main generators 1 and 2 on the line with motor room control. 1751: All engines ahead standard speed 11 knots , 84 rpm, course 236°T, 233° pgc, 231° pstgc, 236° psc forming open order column in company with LST-1110 and LST-1146 with USS BURTON ISLAND as guide. 1900: Steering various courses to assume position as formation guide. 1910: Changed speed to 9.9 knots , 75 rpm. 1912: Changed speed to 9.8 knots standard, 74 rpm. 1940: Changed speed to 9 knots , 68 rpm. Changed speed to 8.7 knots, 65 rpm.
1800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
15 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 68.08, Long -167.33
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Point Lay, Alaska to San Pedro, California, on base course 236°T, 233° pgc, 241° psc, 232° pstgc, with 1 and 2 main generators on propulsion, standard speed 9.8 knots, 74 rpm. LST-1110 and LST-1146 in formation of column open order at 600 yards and 1200 yards respectively. 0320: Passed Cape Lisburne, abeam to port, distance 10 miles. Ship is in material condition “Baker”. CTU: 53.16.3 on USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88).
0400 to 0800:
0448: Changed course to 190°T, 187° pgc, 170° pstgc, and 179° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0840: Changed course to 192°T, 190° pgc, 175° pstgc, and 183° psc.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before.
1600 to 2000:
1746: Changed course to 197°T, 195° psc, 195° pgc, 187° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
16 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 64.98, Long -168.4
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Point Lay, Alaska to San Pedro, California, on base course 197°T, 195° pgc, 188° pstgc, 193° psc, with main generators 1 and 2 on the line for propulsion making 9.1 knots ,69 rpm. LST-1110 and LST-1146 in formation of column open order at 600 yards and 1200 yards respectively. Ship is in material condition “Baker”. CTU: 53.16.3 on USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88).
0400 to 0800:
Changed course to 180°T, 178° pgc, 164° pstgc, 167° psc. 0010: Changed course to 165°T, 163° pgc, 143° pstgc, 144° psc. Passed Diomede Island, distance 5.6 miles. 0705: Changed course to 174°T, 172° pgc, 155° pstgc, 158° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1000: Received report of weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. Test was satisfactory.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Put main generators 3 and 4 on the line. 1351: Maneuvering to take LST-1110 in tow. LST-1146 Proceeding independently. 1411: Took LST-1110 in tow. 1427: Resumed base course of 174°T, at 11 knots, 84 rpm.
1600 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2224: North-east Cape (St. Lawrence Island) abeam to starboard, distance 28 miles.
17 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 61.23, Long -167.75
0000 to 0400:
Underway from Point Lay, Alaska to San Pedro, California, on base course 174°T, 173° pgc, 158° pstgc, 160° psc, with generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion making 10.7 knots ,81 rpm. LST-1110 in tow with 1500 feet of 2-1/2 inch wire. LST-1146 acting as guide. SOPA is CTU: 53.16.3 on USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88). Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0721: Changed course to 195°T, 194° psg, 187° pstgc, 190° psc. 0732: Changed course to 190°T, 189° psg, 179° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before.
1600 to 2000:
1804: Changed course to 165°T, 164° pgc, 148° psc.
2000 to 2400:
2222: Changed speed to 71 rpm due to port engine trouble on LST-1146.
18 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 57.41, Long -166.55
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 165°T, 164° pgc, 150° psc, 149° pstgc, with 1, 2. 3 and 4, main generators on the line for propulsion, towing LST-1110 with LST-1146 as guide in formation. 0150: LST-1146 completed repair to port engine. Resumed standard speed, 81 rpm.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
19 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 54.06, Long -163.38
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 165°T, 164° pgc, 149° pstgc, 149° psc, with generators 1, 2. 3 and 4, on the line for propulsion, making 10.7 knots at 81 rpm. LST-1110 in tow 1500 feet astern using 2” plowed steel tow wire, with LST-1146 as guide. SOPA is CTU 15.16.3 on USS BURTON ISLAND. Maintaining a countinuous surface radar watch. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0405: Cape Sarichef light bearing 124°T. Changed course to 155°T, 137° pstgc. 0605: Cape Sarichef abeam to port, distance 6.5 miles. Changed course to 135°T, 113° pstgc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1332: Took main generators off the line. Put main engines 5 and 6 on the line.
1600 to 2400:
Underway as before.
20 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 52.7, Long -157.05
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 110°T, 109° pgc, 084° psc, making 10.8 knots, 82 rpm with main generators 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the line for propulsion, with LST-1110 in tow with 1500 feet of 2” cable. LST-1146 is acting as formation guide. SOPA is CTU 15.16.3 on USS BURTON ISLAND. Ship is in material condition “Baker”. 0010: Took main generators 4 and 6 off and put 3 and 4 on the line.
0400 to 0800:
0530: Commenced sounding fog signal.
0800 to 1200:
Sounding continuous fog signal.
1200 to 1600:
Sounding continuous fog signal.1330: Captain commenced inspection of lower decks. 1410: Secured from lower decks inspection. Changed course to 091°T, 090 ° pgc, to follow astern LST-1146. LST-1146 out of formation due to steering casualty.1535: LST-1146 steering by manual control. 1538: Resumed base course 110°T, 109° pgc, 084° pstgc, 082° psc, 600 yards astern of LST-1146.
1600 to 2400:
Underway as before.
21 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 51.21, Long -151.03
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 110°T, 109° pgc, 082° psc, and 083° pstgc. Main generators 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the line for propulsion, making 10.7 knots at 83 rpm. LST-1110 in tow 500 yards astern with 2-1/2” plow steel wire. LST-1146 acting as guide 700 yards ahead.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Captain’s inspection of personnel. 1410: Secured from Captain’s inspection.
1600 to 2000:
Underway as before.
2000 to 2400:
2025: Commenced sounding fog signals.
22 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 49.55, Long -145 00
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 110°T, 109° pgc, 083° pstgc, 083° psc, with 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on propulsion. Standard speed 10.5 knots, 80 rpm. LST-1146 formation guide, LST-1110 in tow with 1500 feet of 2” cable astern. SOPA is CTU, 53.16.3 on USS BURTON ISLAND. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1233: Changed course to 128°T, 126° pgc, 101° pstgc, 100° psc.
1600 to 2000:
1651: Changed course to 125°T, 123° pgc, 094° psc, 094° pstgc.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
23 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 47.13, Long -140.26
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 125°T, 123° pgc, 095° pstgc, 093° psc, with 1, 2, 3 and 4 main engines on propulsion. Standard speed 10.8 knots, 82 rpm. LST-1146 formation guide, LST-1110 in tow with 1500 feet of 2” wire cable astern. CTU, 53.16.3 on USS BURTON ISLAND. Advanced all ship’s clocks 1 hour to conform with zone plus 9.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Received report of weekly test of magazine sprinkling system. Test was satisfactory.
1200 to 2400:
Underway as before.
24 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 44.63, Long -135.38
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 125°T, 124° pgc, 098° pstgc, 094° psc, with 1, 2, 3, and 4 engines on the line for propulsion. Standard speed is 10.8 knots making 82 rpm. LST-1146 is acting formation guide. LST-1110 in tow astern of USS BURTON ISLAND, [towing with] 1500 FEET OF 2”, steel wire cable. Ship is steaming in material condition “Baker”. SOPA is CTU, 53.16.3 on USS BURTON ISLAND.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1415: Commenced loading and firing instruction drill on 20MM guns. 1425: Commenced firing 20MM’s. 1512: Ceased firing 20MM’s. Rounds expended, 1038 with no casualties. 1514: Secured from 20MM drill.
1600 to 2400:
Underway as before.
25 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 42.25, Long -131.25
0000 to 4000:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 125°T, 124° pgc, 095° pstgc, 091° psc, with 1, 2, 3, and 4 main generators on the line for propulsion. Standard speed is 10.8 knots at 82 rpm. LST-1146 is formation guide 700 yards ahead, LST-1110 in tow with1500 FEET OF 2”, wire cable astern. CTU 53.16.3 on BURTON ISLAND, Advanced all ship’s clocks 1 hour to conform with zone plus 8 time.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Underway as before.
26 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 39.46, Long -127.28
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 133°T, 132° pgc, 108° pstgc, 105° psc, with 1, 2, 3, and 4 main engines on the line for propulsion. Standard speed is 10.8 knots at 82 rpm. LST-1146 is formation guide. LST-1110 in tow astern with 1500 feet of 2” wire. Ship maintaining continuous radar watch. Ship in material condition “Baker”. SOPA is CTU 53.16.3 on BURTON ISLAND.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0905: Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder samples. Conditions normal.
1200 to 1600:
Underway as before.
1600 to 2000: Set material condition “Baker”.
1600 to 2400:
Underway as before.
27 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 36.6, Long -123.4
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 133°T, 132° pgc, 109° pstgc, 112° psc, with main generators 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line. Speed is 10.8 knots at 82 rpm. LST-1146 is formation guide, 700 yards ahead. LST-1110 in tow astern with 1500’ of 2” tow wire. CTU 53.16 3 is on USS BURTON ISLAND.
0400 to 0800:
Underway as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 1024: Slowed engines to 40 rpm. 1027: Lowered motor whale boat to the water and it departed ship with LTJG Loren Otto YAUSSY, 0211566, MCR, USNR, to LST-1110 for treatment of patient with a broken arm. 1043: Motor whale boat returned to ship and was hoisted aboard. 1050: Increased speed to 12.8 knots on course 133°T, 132° pgc, 114° psc, and 111° pstgc.
1200 to 1600:
1147:Changed speed to 11.8 knots, 90 rpm. 1156: Changed speed to 14.1 knots ,110 rpm. 1158: Changed speed to 10.95 knots, 83.5 rpm. 1517: Sighted two small fishing vessels bearing 090°T, distance 7.5 miles. 1518: Sighted land bearing 080°T, distance approximately 55 miles. 1533: Sighted numerous small fishing vessels bearing 090°T.
1600 to 2000:
1825: LST-1146, veered of to starboard due to trouble with starboard engine. 1827: Changed speed to 6.5 knots, 49 rpm. 1856: [LST-1146] resumed station as formation guide having completed repairs on her starboard engine. 1859: Changed speed to 10.8 knots at 22 rpm.
2000 to 2400:
Underway as before.
28 August 1948
From Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California
Lat 34.38, Long -120.5 [at 0800]
0000 to 0400:
Underway en route from Point Lay, Alaska, to San Pedro, California, on base course 133°T, 132° pgc, 111° pstgc, and 113° psc. Main generators 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the line for propulsion. Making 10.8 knots at 82 rpm. BURTON ISLAND is towing LST-1110 with 500 yards of plow steel cable. LST-1146 acting as guide. 0000 Advnced all ship’s clocks 1 hour to conform with zone 7 time.
0400 to 0800:
0534: Changed course to 150°T, 149° pgc, 133° pstgc, 149° psc. 0628: Changed course to 127°T, 120° pgc, 105° pstgc, 108° psc. 0709: Changed course to 110°T, 109° pgc, 084° pstgc, 085° psc. 0716: Changed course to 115°T, 114° pgc, 090° pstgc, 091° psc. 0756: Changed course to 110°T, 109° pgc, 084° pstgc, and 085° psc.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew to stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Held Captain’s inspection of crew. 1248: Changed course to 114°T, 113° pgc ,091° psc, 091° pstgc. 1335: Pursuant to ComFairWestCoast, serial number 584-74 dated 16 June 1948, ENS Stanley K. Schmucker, 478231, USN, was detached to carry out basic orders. 1335: Pursuant to ComFairWestCoast, Desp 1922542, of August 1948, PECKA, Paul E., AD1, 372 49 62, USN, was transferred this date for duty with UTRON One. 1345: Helicopter took off from ship, ENS Stanley K Schmucker as pilot. 1335: Anacapa Island light abeam to starboard, distance 3¾ miles. 1437: Secured from Captain’s inspection. 1447: Increased speed to 110 rpm. 1154: Changed course to 115°T. 114° pgc, 092° psc. 092° pstgc, speed 13 knots, 110 rpm.
1600 to 2000:
1748: Passed Point Vicente light abeam to port, distance 1 mile. 1812: All engines stopped, started to take in towing cable. Changed course to 064°T, 063° pgc, All engines ahead standard speed 14.1 knots, 110 rpm. 1832: Clear of tow with LST-1110. 1833: Changed course to 058°T, 057° pgc. 1835: Completed taking in towing cable. 1836: Set special sea detail. 1844: Maneuvering to enter breakwater and channel. 1910: Maneuvering to come alongside Hancock Oil docks. 1914: Moored starboard side to Hancock oil docks, San Pedro, California, with six standard mooring lines. Secured special sea detail and set regular in-port watch.
2000 to 2400:
Commenced discharging fuel oil.
29 August 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.712, Long -118.262
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to Hancock Oil Fuel Dock, Sand Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines, discharging fuel oil to dock. Number 3 generator on the line for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0940: Mr Warron S. WOOSTER left the ship having completed temporary duty on board. 1100: Gasoline lighter moored alongside port side. 1130: Commenced discharging gasoline from ship to gasoline lighter.
1200 to 1600:
1205: Pursuant to CFWC Disp 192254Z of August 1948, POSPICHAL, Felix E., 617 74 22, AD1, USN, was transferred to US Naval Station, Miramar, California, for duty. 1305: Completed discharging gasoline to lighter. 1320: Gasoline lighter cast off from ship. 1422: Pursuant to BuPers ltr Pers 6302 of 17 August 1948, BURKE, Joseph C., 291 85 77, RM2, USN, was transferred to Commandant Ninth Naval District for duty.
1600 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2136: Completed discharging fuel oil to dock.
30 August 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.712, Long -118.262
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to Hancock Oil Company fuel dock, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Number 3 generator in use for auxiliary purposes.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster, following men AOL from 0800 this date. KRUEGER, Herman G., 960 87 16, EN3, USN; GLYNN, Alfred J., 579 69 77, ME3, USN; DELANEY, John (n) 722 39 55, TN, USN. Made preparations for getting underway. 0957: Underway on various courses conforming to channel, sounding fog signal in reduced visibility. 1050: Passed through breakwater entrance. 1103: Commenced full power run on course 146° T, 145° pgc, at speed 15.5 knots, 33 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1202: Changed course to 337°T, 336° pgc. 1215: Helicopter landed on board. 1300: Completed full power run. 1305: Maneuvering on various courses and speeds conducting engine test.1332: Completed engines test, maneuvering on various courses and speeds approaching anchorage. 1341: Anchored in berth King 4 Long Beach, California in 9 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on following anchorage bearings: Hotel 351°T, east end of breakwater light 243°T. 1400: Tug USS CANARSEE brought ammunition barge along port side. 1405:Helicopter left the ship with ENS Stanley K. Schmucker as pilot. 1405: Pursuant to ComAirWestCoast Desp No.192543 of August 1948, TEST, William E., 389 59 31,ADC, USN, was transferred from ship this date to USNAAS, Miramar, California, to UTRON ONE. 1550: TEAL, Donald D., DK3, 306 64 46, USN, and BICKFORD, Willard L., 329 98 72, USN, reported on board from Great Lakes, Illinois, under stragglers’ orders without guard, dated 27 August 1948. Number T.A.O. 61662, reference BuPers C/L 105-48.
1600 to 2000:
1900: KRUEGER, Herman C., EN3, reported aboard having been AOL from 0800 this date.
2000 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
31 August 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.712, Long -118.262
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth King 4, Long Beach, California in 9 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor with the following anchorage bearings; Hotel, 351°T, east end of breakwater light 243°T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present, ComBatCruPac SOPA is on USS IOWA.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0905: Administrative inspection party reported on board. 0930: Quarters for muster; absentees; GAGNER, Cleo F., 803 25 07, EN2, USN; THORSEN, Robert M., 882 90 44, SN, USN; HENDRICKS, Charlies (?) R., 415 31 84, EN2, USN; BARNES, Ronald D., 553 19 42, RD3, USN. 1000: Commenced administrative inspection. 1100: Completed inspection. 1130: Commenced unloading ammunition from ship to lighter alongside. 1135: Pursuant to CWSF ltr Serial No. 12575 of September 1947, MARGETAN, William B., 653 50 11, EN2 , USN, reported aboard this vessel for duty. Pursuant to USS BURTON ISLAND (AG-88) Dispatch 181943Z of August 1948, REMSTER, Ernest R. Jr., 784 60 63, USN, returned on board. Pursuant to BuPers Ltr Pers 6303-VIJ-1 P16-3/MM of 27 June 1945, HOOD, Herrert N., 296 20 86, AO3, USN, reported aboard this vessel for duty. Pursuant to BuPers Ltr Pers, Pers 6303-VIJ-1 P16-3/MM of 27 June 1945, KROTH, Franklin C., 351 37 29, SN, USN, reported aboard this vessel for duty. Pursuant to C/L 105-48, AURICH, Henry B. Jr., 287 97 76 SN, USN, and LeBLANC, Francis R., 276 48 52, SA, USN, reported aboard this vessel for duty.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Completed off loading ammunition. 1450: Pilot A. TEAGUE came aboard. 1452: Commenced heaving into short stay. 1455: YTB-394 cleared ammunition lighter from alongside. 1455: Underway from berth King 4, outer harbor Long Beach, California to Naval Shipyard, Terminal Island, with six main generators on the line with pilot house control. Maneuvering on various courses at various speeds to enter main breakwater. 1515: YTB tied up alongside starboard bow. 1523: Moored port side to pier1 berth 11, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with six standard mooring lines. 1530: Secured special sea detail and main engines. 1531: Pilot TEAGUE left the ship. YTB 539 cast off from alongside. Set the regular in-port watch. 1545: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 091315Z of April 1948, LT Matt A. WOJDAK, 396664, USN, reported aboard this vessel for duty. Pursuant to ComBarex dispatch 222157Z of August 1948, WORKMAN, F. L., 784 43 74, PH3, USN was transferred to US Naval Base, Coronado, California with bags, records and transfer papers for duty.
1600 to 2000:
1725: Receiving following services from the dock: Fresh water and salt water, telephone, and electricity.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1948
[Title page]
List of Officers, September 1948
E. A. McDONALD, CDR, Commanding
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, Executive Officer
R. A. MIDDLETON, LCDR DC, Dental Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, First Lieutenant, Gunnery Officer
W. T. MORRISON, LT, Engineering Officer
L. C. KNOWLES, LT, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, Navigator
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJG, Medical Officer
M. A. WOJDAK, LTJG, Assistant Engineering Office
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, Assistant Communication Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS SC, Disbursing Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, CHBOSN, Assistant First Lieutenant
R. W. LAYTON, CHELEC, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, CHMACH, Damage Control, "E" Division Officer
1 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored to pier 1, berth 11, at Long Beach, Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving following services from the dock: Fresh water, salt water, telephone, electricity and steam. 0200: GAGNER, Cleo F., 803 25 07, EN2, USN, returned on board absent over leave since 0700, 31 August 1948. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS IOWA. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: KELLY, William E., 244 01 49, EN2, USN; KROTH, Franklin C., SN, USN. 0830: Pursuant to CFWC Dispatch 192254Z of August 1948, HOOD, Herbert N., 296 20 86, AO3, USN, was transferred with bags, records, and transfer papers. 0910: Pursuant to N. B. Long Beach, FH SVP OFF, spd ltr Serial 115/15-6jm and 113/15-bjm and of August 1948, DAMRON, Charles R., 577 01 87, RM3, and JETT, Carl 671 67 40, SN, USN, was transferred for Temporary Additional Duty to the Fleet Support Office. 0930: Pursuant to BuPers Manual, Article D. 9104(4), CHAFFIN, Richard, Leo, 570 92 00, FN, USN, was transferred to the Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, with bags, records and transfer papers for discharge. 0935: KELLY, William E., 244 01 49, EN2, USN returned on board absent over leave from 0800, 1 September 1948.
1200 to 1600:
1210: Pursuant to CFWC dispatch192254Z of August 1948, SCHULER, Alvis (n) 347 12 64, AL2, USN, was transferred to USNAAS, Miramar, California, for duty with bag, baggage records and pay accounts. 1220: Pursuant to CFWC dispatch192254Z of August 1948, WEST, William V., 556 25 36, AD2. USN, was transferred to USNAAS, Miramar, California, for duty with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts for duty. 1324: Pursuant to ComServPac TAD Order 667 of 12 August 1948, KAHOUN, William N., 984 35 46, EM3, USN, was transferred this date to Commanding Officer, Receiving Station, Washington, D. C. for Temporary Additional Duty under instruction. 1330: Pusuant to ComPhibsPac dispatch 302247Z of August 1948, LCDR. Carl B. CHRISTENSEN, 69490, left the ship to carry out remainder of basic orders.
1600 to 2000:
Pursuant to CO, USS BURTON ISLAND orders dated 1 September 1948, ESN. Hubert B. STURTEVANT, 498455, USN, was detached this date for Temporary Additional Duty at Port Hueneme, California.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
2 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water, salt water, electricity, steam and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS IOWA. 0320: GAMBRELL, R. E., TN, USN, reported aboard from liberty without identification card or liberty card.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: KROTH, F. C., 351 37 29, SN, USN AOL since 0730, 1 September 1948.
0800 to 1200:
1000: The Captain held mast this date in the case of the following men and awarded the following punishments: REMESTER, E. R., 784 60 63, EM3, USN, - Deck Court; DELANEY, J. J., 722 39 55, TN, USN, Deck Court; LASTER, W. W., 357 70 35, TN, USN – Deck Court; GAGNER, L. F. 803 25 07, EN2, USN, loss of 7 liberties.
1200 to 1600:
1345: RADISHOFSKI, Robert (n), FN, 249 21 25, USN, reported aboard from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, Authority 6303-vij-1 P16-3/MM of July 1945.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
3 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, electricity, steam and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present: SOPA on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
4 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, electricity, steam and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present: SOPA on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
5 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, fresh water and salt water, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present: SOPA on USS IOWA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
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6 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present: SOPA on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1310: Pursuant to BuPers Ltr Pers-3112-JBP-1 of July 1948, LT W. T. MORRISON, USN, reported on board for duty as Engineering Officer.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
7 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, fresh water and salt water, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present: SOPA on USS IOWA.
0400 to 0800:
Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
1230: Pursuant to ComServRon One Order dated 7 September 1948, HOLLAND, Ralph L. 360 22 76, DKC, USN, reported aboard for temporary additional duty. 1045: Deck Court convened to try the case of LASTER, William W., TN, USN, conducted by LT H. M. JAMES, USN. 1130: The Deck Court adjourned.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
8 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. USS COCOPA (ATF-101) moored alongside to starboard. Receiving the following services from shore; fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, air, and telephone. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS ASTORIA. (CL-90). Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters: no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
Moored as before.
1200 to 1600:
USS CURTIS (AV-8) stood in and moored to pier 1, berth 13.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
9 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 13, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. USS COCOPA (ATF-101) moored alongside to starboard. Ship is in material condition “Baker”. Receiving the following services from shore; fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, air, and telephone. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS ASTORIA. (CL-90).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
10 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, water, power and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet present. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Security watch maintained.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before
0800 to 1200:
0755: Mustered the crew at quarters. No absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
11 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving steam, water, power and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet present. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
12 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. USS COCOPA (ATF-101) moored alongside to starboard. Receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, air and telephone. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: SIRACUSA, Charles, EN3, 944 59 02, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0910: SIRACUSA, Charles, EN3, 944 59 02, USN, returned aboard, AOL since 0800, 12 September 1948.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
13 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. USS COCOPA (ATF-101) moored alongside to starboard. Receiving the following services from the dock: Fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, air and telephone. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0835: Pursuant to BuMed form “G” of 13 September 1948, BEST, R. J. Jr., EN2, 375 52 73, USN was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California for treatment with bag, records and transfer papers. 0945: A deck court, [conducted by] LT Harold M. JAMES, met to try the case of DeLANEY, John (n), TN, 722 39 55, USN, and adjourned at 1305. 1115: USS COCOPA got underway from alongside.
1200 to 1600:
1245: Deck court, [conducted by] LT H. M. JAMES, reconvened to try the case of DeLANEY, John (n), TN, 722 39 55, USN.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
14 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California with 6 standard mooring lines. USS COCOPA (ATF-101) moored alongside to starboard. Receiving water, electricity, steam, and telephone from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Security watch maintained.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: DAWLEY, Linnley R., FN, 567 18 82, USN. DAWLEY, Linnley R., FN, reported on board 2 hours AOL.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
15 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. USS COCOPA (ATF-101) moored alongside to starboard. Receiving water, steam, electricity, air and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Ship is in material condition “Baker”.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
Pursuant to BuPers Manual Art. D-9104, GRIFFIN, Miles Stuart, 790 22 15, EN2, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Ship, Long Beach, California for discharge. 1312: USS COCOPA underway from alongside. 1320: LAURIE, William Edward, GM1, 212 64 46, USN, transferred on hospital ticket form “G” to USNH, Long Beach, California. 1435: LEE, Jessie (n), SA,940 69 09, USN was transferred under custody of COLLINS, Edward (n), YN1, 708 38 21, USN, to Receiving Station, Long Beach, California for a Bad Conduct Discharge.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
16 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving salt and fresh water, steam, electricity, and telephone from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Security watch maintained.
0400 to 0800:
0445: Started making preparations to get underway. 0500: Secured dock services. 0527: YTB-509 (harbor tug) moored starboard side to starboard side forward. Navy yard pilot reported on board. 0530: YTB-255 moored port side to starboard side amidships. 0545: Cast off all lines. 0541: Underway for dry-dock 3. 0618: Bow of ship crossed sill of dry-dock. 0620: YTB-509 cast off from alongside. 0623: Pilot left the ship. 0634: YTB-255 cast off from alongside. 0633: Secured at head of 3 dry-dock. 0635: USS TOMBIGBEE (AOG-11, gasoline tanker) entered dry-dock. 0648: Commenced receiving electricity, salt and fresh water and steam from dock. 0714: Caisson closed on dry-dock. 0722: Commenced pumping dry-dock. Shifted watch to quarterdeck. 0755: Quarters for muster; absentees; BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FN, USN; BRADFORD, Venus O., 641 24 07, EN2, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0815: Ship set on keel blocks. 1015: Drydock clear of water.
1200 to 1600:
2015: Pursuant to ComServRon One dispatch 152250Z of September 1948, BROWN, Gilbert C., MESN, 788 13 62, USN, reported aboard this vessel for duty. 2345: BRADFORD, Venus O., 641 24 07, EN2, USN, reported aboard, absent over leave since 0745, 16 September 1948.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
17 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California. USS TOMBIGBEE dry docked astern. Receiving following services from the dock; fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, air and telephone. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0402: BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FN, USN, returned on board, absent overleave since 0745, 15 September 1948. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
Dry-docked as before.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers Manual Article D-9104(4) PURVIS, J. R., 272 95 43, SH1, USN; and RICH, L. C. 798 33 56, RD2, USN, was transferred to the Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, for discharge. 1305: Pursuant to CSR-1 Dispatch 152055Z of September 1948, CHMIELIEWSKI, A. J., 992 61 02, SA, USN was transferred to the USS HECTOR for duty.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
18 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California.. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
19 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California with USS TOMBIGBEE astern. Receiving salt and fresh water, electrical, steam, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations, no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
20 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0845: Pursuant to NavMed form “G” of 20 September 1948, KRUEGER, Herman G., EN3, 960 8716, USN, was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, with transfer papers.
1200 to 1600:
1430: Pursuant to CWSF Ltr P16-3/MM/ak1 serial 3268-48 of 9 September 1948, McCOY, Raymond A., AG1, 646 04 76, USN, was transferred to Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron, Miramar, California with bag, records and transfer papers. Pursuant to BuPers C/L 141-47, FLEMING, Eugene (n) IC2, 383 15 31, USN, reported on board this vessel for duty. 1530: Pursuant to ComServRon One, dispatch 171720Z of September 1948, DONAHOO, Ward M., SN, 996 19 97, USN, reported on board this vessel for duty.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
21 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, air, and telephone from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present.. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
1030: The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: BRADFORD, V. J., EN2, 641 21 07, USN; Offense: AOL 16 hours, loss of 5 liberties. BURNS, C. R., FN, 670 39 06, USN; Offense: AOL 20 hours and 17 minutes, loss of 6 liberties. HASKELL, W. H., FN, USN, Offense: AOL 5 hours, loss of 3 liberties.
1200 to 1600:
1410: Pursuant to Western Sea Frontier speed letter P16-3/MM, Serial PO-773, dated 9-15 48, the following men were transferred to Receiving Station, Long Beach, California, FURAS [?] ComWesSeaFron: MANZI, M. A., 608 02 45, FN, USN; HASKELL, W. H., FN, USN; DAWLEY, L. R., 567 18 82, FN, USN.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
22 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, air, and telephone from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present.. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: TANT, Herbert A., S. N., 790 25 58, USN, AOL from 0745, 9-22-48; NOVAK, Lewis A., CS3, 247 27 23, USN, AOL from 0745, 9-22-48.
0800 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
23 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, air, and telephone from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: TANT, Herbert A., S. N., 790 25 58, USN, AOL from 0745, 9-22-48; NOVAK, L. A., CS3, 247 27 23, USN, AOL from 0745, 9-22-48.
0800 to 1200:
0930: Pursuant to BuPers Ltr Pers-305-jc-25 dated 9-10 -48 and Com 11 ltr P16-3 (10)/MM serial 6061/1126, WATSON, Herbert “C.”, 795 38 03, CMC, USN, was transferred to Naval Disp. Brks., San Pedro, California, for duty.
1200 to 1600:
1355: Pursuant to BuPers 6303-VIG-1 P16-3/MM 6-25-45, BEST, Robert J. Jr., EN2 357 52 78, USN reported aboard for duty from US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California.
1600 to 2000:
1730: Pursuant to ComServRon One dispatch 171720Z, dated September 1948, GLYNN, Alfred J., ME3, 579 67 77, was transferred for duty to USS HECTOR (AR-7).
2000 to 2400:
2020: TANT, Herbert A., S. N., 790 25 58, USN, reported aboard having been AOL 36 hours and 36 minutes.
24 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, air, and telephone service from the yard. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0800 to 1200:
0755: Quarters for muster; absentees: McCLELLAN, Johnnie J., EN3, 671 17 13, USN; ELLIOTT, C. W., EN3, 629 98 58, USN, from 0745, 9-24-48; NOVAK, Lewis A., CS3, 247 27 23, USN, AOL from 0745, 9-22-48.
1200 to 1600:
1515: Pursuant to BuPers Manual article D-9104, OSTOICH, W. H., 567 46 43, QM3, USN, was transferred to US Receiving Ship, Long Beach, California. 1545: Pursuant to ComServRon One orders, SHIELDS, J. B., SO3, USN, was transferred to US SAN PABLO (AVP-30).
1600 to 2000:
Dry-docked as before.
2000 to 2400:
2311: Pursuant to ComServRon One disp. 222150Z of September 1948, BROWN, Passel R., 250 65 31, CS3, USN, reported aboard for duty from USS HECTOR.
25 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0930: Held quarters for Captain’s Inspection; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
26 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California. Receiving water, electricity, steam, air and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Security watch maintained.
0400 to 0800:
Dry-docked as before.
0800 to 1200:
0805: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: NOVAK, Lewis A., CS3, 247 27 23, USN, AOL from 0745, 9-22-48. McCLELLAN, J. J., USN; AOL since 0745, 24 September 1948.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
27 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard at Long Beach, California. Receiving water, electricity, steam, compressed air and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Security watch maintained. 0130: McCLELLAN, J. J., EN3, 671 17 13, USN, reported on board, AOL since 0745, 24 September 1948, a period of 3 days, 6 hours and 15 minutes.
0400 to 0800:
0728 NOVAK, Lewis A., CS3, 247 27 23, USN, reported on board, AOL since 0745, 23 September 1948, a total of 4 days, 23 hours and 17 minutes.
0800 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0930: [Held] Captain’s Mast with the following awards and punishments: McCLELLAN, J. J., EN3, Deck Court; NOVAK, Lewis A., CS3, 5 days’ restriction on board ship.
1200 to 1600:
1235: HART, Fred Wilfred, EM2, 662 43 55, USN, was transferred on hospital ticket form “G” to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California. Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 211215Z of 23 September 1948. FERGUSON, Alfred F., Ensign, 350125/1100 was detached for further duty at ComSubGroOne, San Diego, Gro PacResFlt.
1600 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
28 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving water, fresh and salt, electricity, steam, air and telephone from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA. Security watch maintained.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0900: Mr. Fred L. MORRISON, US Postal Inspector, conducted post office inspection on board.
1200 to 2400:
Dry-docked as before.
29 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Dry-docked in dry-dock 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0935: Commenced flooding dry-dock. 1012: Stopped flooding dry-dock.
1200 to 1600:
1245: A Deck Court with LT H. M. JAMES. USN, convened. 1300: Deck Court adjourned. 1330: Resumed flooding dry-dock. 1342: Ship raised off keel blocks. 1540: Making preparations to move out of dry-dock. Disconnected all dock services.
1600 to 2000:
1616: Navy Yard Pilot, Mr. J. W. HOME, came aboard. 1617: Bow crossed dry-dock sill, proceeding toward 2 pier assisted by navy yard tugs. 1643: Moored port side to pier 2, berth 2-1/2, US Naval Shipyard.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
30 September 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22-1/2, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS ASTORIA.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0830: Paid crew semi-monthly pay.
1200 to 1600:
1330: KRUEGER, H. G., EN3, 960 87 16, USN, returned on board having completed treatment at Long Beach Naval Hospital.
1600 to 2000:
Pursuant to BuPers ltr Pers-53050 js-33 of 9 September 1948, NOVAK, L. A., 247 27 23, CS3, USN, was transferred to US Navy Receiving Station, Brooklyn, New York for duty. 1610: LAURIE, W. E., 212 64 46, CM1, USN returned aboard having completed treatment at Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1948
[Title page]
List of Officers, October 1948
E. A. McDONALD, CDR, Commanding [until 10 October]
J. E. GIBSON, CDR, Commanding
P. W. FRAZIER, LCDR, Executive Officer
D. A. BENDINELLI, LT, First Lieutenant, Gunnery Officer
W. T. MORRISON, LT, Engineering Officer
H. M. JAMES, LT, Navigator
L. O. YAUSSY, LTJG, Medical Officer
M. A. WOJDAK, LTJG, Assistant Engineering Office
R. W. HAUPT, ENS, Assistant Communication Officer
H. S. HILLARD, ENS SC, Disbursing Officer
K. J. SCHMITZ, CHBOSN, Assistant First Lieutenant
R. W. LAYTON, CHELEC, Electrical Officer
U. E. CARLSON, CHMACH, Damage Control, “E” Division Officer
H. B. STURTEVANT, ENS, Gunnery Officer
[Blank]
1 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR (AR-7).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster, the following men AOL from 0730 this date; COLLINS, Edward (n), YN1, USN, BRADSHAW, W. F. SN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
1000: BRADSHAW, W. F., 625 33 18, SN, USN, returned aboard, absent over leave since 0745, 1 October 1948.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
2 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water, electricity, air, steam and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR (AR-7)
0400 to 0800:
0745: COLLINS, Edward (n), 708 38 21, YN1, USN, returned aboard, absent over leave since 0745, 1 October 1948, a period of 1day.
0800 to 1200:
0920: Held quarters for captain’s inspection. DELANEY, John (n) Jr., TN, 722 39 55, TN, USN, AOL from 0730. 1000: Secured from captain’s inspection.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2010, DELANEY, John (n) Jr., TN, returned to ship having been AOL from 0730 this date.
3 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
4 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; absentees: BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FN, USN; McClellan, Johnny J., 617 17 13, EN3, USN; CLARK, James W., 209 62 96, EN3, USN, and TISDALE, Ronald R., 798 97 37, FA, USN, AOL since 0745, 4 October 1948.
0800 to 1600:
Moored as before.
1600 to 2000:
1602: CLARK, James, W., 209 62 96, EN3, USN, reported aboard, absent over leave from 0745 1 October 1948 to 4 October 1948, a period of 3 days, 8 hours and 7 minutes.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
5 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Quarters for muster; absentee: BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0840: ROMBERGER, Karold M., 385 86 42, RM1, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, for treatment. 1115: BURNS, Chester R., FN, returned aboard, AOL from 0745, 4 October 1948, a period of 1day, 3 hours, and 30 minutes.
1200 to 1600:
Moored as before.
1600 to 2000:
1602; CLARK, James W., 209 62 96, EN3, USN, reported aboard, absent over leave from 0745, 1 October 1948, a period of 3 days, 8 hours and 7 minutes.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
6 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
7 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving salt water, electricity, steam, air and telephone from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: JONES, LeRoy, 293 77 38, SN, USN.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
8 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving salt and fresh water, electricity, steam, air and telephone from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; absentee: JONES, LeRoy, 293 77 38, SN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
Moored as before.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Deck Court convened by LT Donald A. BEDINELLI, USN, in the case of McCLELLAN, Johnnie J., 671 17 13, EN3, USN. 1315: Court was adjourned by LT BENDINELLI.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
9 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, compressed air and telephone from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0915: Crew mustered at quarters for Captain’s Inspection; absentee: JONES, LeRoy, 293 77 38, SN, USN, AOL since 0745, 7 October 1948. 1010: Published Deck Court-Martial in the case of McCLELLAN, Johnnie J., 671 17 13, EN3, USN. Sentence: to be confined on board ship for a period of 20 days and to perform extra police duty for a period of 60 days.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
10 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, steam, and telephone service from the dock.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: JONES, LeRoy, 293 77 38, SN, USN.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
11 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS HECTOR.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: JONES, LeRoy, 293 77 38, SN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
1045: JONES, LeRoy, SN, returned to the ship, AOL from 7 October 1948, a period of about 4 days and 3 hours.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
12 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87)
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Making preparations to shift berths. 0815: Secured electricity, salt and fresh water, steam and telephone services from the dock. 0830: USS YTB-509 and YTB-255 moored to starboard side. 0832: Underway in tow to pier 2, berth 22½, astern of USS LST 1123. 0858: Commenced receiving salt and fresh water, steam, electricity, and telephone from the dock.
1200 to 1600:
1330: A Deck Court convened by LT William T. MORRISON, USN, met to try the case of BURNS, Roy C., 670 39 06, FN, USN, and adjourned at 1345.
1600 to 2000:
1845: Fire on pier 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard; called away the rescue and salvage detail. 1900: Secured the rescue and salvage detail.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
13 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87)
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
1138: Published the findings and sentence in the case of BURNS, Chester R., FN, 670 39 06, USN, tried by the Deck Court for absence over leave. Findings: guilty; sentence: to lose $31.00 per month of his pay for a period of 2 months, total loss of pay amounting to $62.00, and to perform extra police duty for a period of 40 days. 1148: Fire on pier 3; called away rescue and salvage detail. 1152: Secured rescue and salvage detail.
1200 to 1600:
1310: Held quarters for relieving of command. 1307: Pursuant to Ref (A) BuPers Des. 271603Z of September 1948, Commander Edwin A. McDONALD, 0070076, USN was relieved as Commanding Officer. Pursuant to BuPers Des 242013Z of September 1948, Commander Jack E. GIBSON, 0079016, USN, assumed command of this vessel. 1326: Pursuant to BuPers Des 271603Z of September 1948, Commander Edwin A. McDONALD, 0070076, USN, was detached from this vessel to NAD Hawthorne, Nevada, for duty as Executive Officer.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
14 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and salt water, electricity, air, steam and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87)
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
1000: Captain held mast this date and assigned JONES, LeRoy, 293 77 38, SN, USN, a Deck Court-Martial for being AOL 4 days and 3 hours.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
15 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water, electricity, compressed air, steam and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1455: Pursuant to ComServPac transfer order 3122 of September 1948, STEINBERG, Robert (n), SN, USN, left the ship with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to report to Commanding Officer, US Naval Salvage School, Navy Yard Annex, Bayonne, NJ. Pursuant to Com-3 ltr, ND3/P16-3/MM/(685) CDHQ-112-mrh of 7 October 1948, THOMAS, George William, EN1, 885 95 55, USN, left the ship with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to report to Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, for duty with Com-3. 1500: Pursuant to Com-3 ND3/P16-3/MM(667) (DHQ-112a-MRH) of 6 October 1948, DONALDSON, Wilbur Paul, 648 96 47, EN2, USN, left the ship with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to report to Naval Training School (Salvage), Bayonne, New Jersey, for duty.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
16 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and saltwater, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0900: Held quarters for captain’s inspection. 1100: Secured from captain's inspection.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
17 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water, saltwater, electricity, air, steam and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
18 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water, saltwater, steam, electricity, air, and telephone from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
8.00 to 2400:
Moored as before.
19 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water, steam, electricity, compressed air, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87). Security watch maintained.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees.
08.00 to 2400:
[Moored as before.]
20 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and saltwater, steam, air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
21 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and saltwater, steam, air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH (CL-87).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
22 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh and saltwater, steam, air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS DULUTH (CL-68).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
Moored as before.
1200 to 1600:
1510: Pursuant to ComServRonOne spd ltr P16-3/MM Serial 3150 dated 16 October 1948 and ComServPac Pers Orders MD 6586 dated 12 October 1948, BEAL, Paul William, 640 18 51 DTI, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to US Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California, for further assignment by ComPhibsPac.
1600 to 2000:
Moored as before.
23 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and saltwater, steam, air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0930: Captain’s inspection of lower decks. 1125: Ensign Hubert B. STURTEVANT, 498455, USN, reported aboard upon completion of temporary additional duty in accordance with ComServPac Ser: 310337Z of 31 August 1948.
1200 to 1600:
1230: Ross, Jimmy (n), 986 89 98, YN3, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California.
1600 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2245: ATKINS, Claude E., 569 07 45, SA, USN, reported aboard for duty from ComServRonOne in accordance with US Naval Training Center, San Diego, California, P16-3/MM Ser: 3016.
24 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, Receiving fresh and saltwater, steam, air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
The following men reported aboard for duty in accordance with ConServRonOne P-16-3/MM Serial 3016, US Naval Training Center, San Diego, California: KIRKLAND, Howard A., 569 06 18, SA, USN; ARAGON, Albert L., 373 00 74, SA, USN; ADAMS, Clifford, 569 07 52, SA, USN; BEGANO, Robert L., 373 03 85, SA, USN.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
25 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
1020: Pursuant to ComServRon0ne spd ltr P16-3/MM Ser: 3014 of 7 October 1948, EDHOLM, Keith D., 870 63 06, ET1, USN, returned to USS HECTOR (AR-7) having completed Temporary Additional Duty.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
26 October 1948
Long Beach, California [and at sea]
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 2, berth 22½, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, Receiving steam, fresh water, saltwater, electricity, steam, air and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0900: Pursuant to Naval Base Long Beach, F1 Sup Off Speed Letter, Serial 1201/15 bjm, and 1200/15 bjm of 22 September 1948, DAMRON, Charles R., 577 01 87, RM3, USN [and] JETT, Carl L., 671 67 40, SN, USN, returned aboard after completing Temporary Additional Duty in connection with the Fleet Office. 1015: Received Mr. Jorgensen aboard as Pilot. YTL-583 came alongside to starboard. 1120: Got underway from pier 2, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge, standing out of San Pedro Harbor on various courses and speeds conforming to the channel. 1133: Pilot disembarked, Captain at the conn. 1149: Took departure from San Pedro Breakwater, set course 180°T, 182° pgc, 176° psc, speed 9.9 knots, 75 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1206: Commenced conducting sea trials. 1447: Completed sea trials. Underway for Los Angeles
Breakwater entrance.
1600 to 2400:
1600: Set course 315°T, 318° pgc, 308° pstgc. 1608: Set special sea and mooring detail. 1611: Entered Los Angeles Breakwater. 1630: Anchored in Los Angeles Harbor in 10 fathoms of water, with 50 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. 1659: Received Mr. Jorgensen as Pilot. 1701: Got underway, proceeding at various courses and speeds conforming to San Pedro channel with the Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1728: Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1735: Pilot disembarked. 1830: Receiving fresh water, salt water, electricity, steam and air from the dock.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
27 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh water, steam, electricity, air, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FM, USN.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
28 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving telephone, air, steam, electricity, salt and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0755: The following men were absent over leave since 0745, 28 October 1948: COLLINS, Edward (n)708 38 21, YN1, USN, and JONES, LeRoy (n) 293 77 38, SN, USN.
0800 to 1200:
1135: JONES, LeRoy (n), SN, reported on board over leave since 0745, 28 October 1948, a period of 3 hours and 50 minutes.
1200 to 1600:
1320: Pursuant to Pers 6303-VIG-1 P16-3/MM of 27 June 1945, the following men reported aboard for duty from US Naval Hospital at Long Beach, California: ROSS, Jimmy (n) YN3, and HART, Fred W., EM2, USN.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
29 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier 1, berth 11, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving fresh and salt water, steam, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0650: COLLINS, Edward (n) YN1, 708 38 21, USN, returned aboard, AOL since 0745, 28 October 1948, a period of about 23 hours and 5 minutes.
0800 to 1200:
Moored as before.
1200 to 1600:
1400: LT Harold M. JAMES, 0284475, USN, returned from 25 days’ leave on time.
1600 to 2000:
1606: YTB-225 moored alongside to starboard. 1635: Shifted from dock to out board USS BEGOR (APA-127), port side to.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
30 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BEGOR with 6 standard mooring lines, at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California. Receiving steam, electricity, and fresh water from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS CURTISS (AV-4). Security watch maintained. 0200: BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FM, USN, returned on board, AOL since 0745, 27 October 1948, a period of about 2 days and 19 hours.
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: BRYAN, H. L., 885 34 69, TE3, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0930: Captain inspected all lower decks. 1040: Captain held mast in the case of BURNS, Chester R., FN, USN. BURNS was awarded Deck Court.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
31 October 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BEGOR at pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving salt and fresh water, steam, electricity, air and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0755: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Moored as before.
LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1948
[List of Officers, November 1948, unchanged from October 1948, with the exception of E. A. McDONALD, CDR, Commanding]
1 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS BEGOR at pier 1, berth 11, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving salt and fresh water, steam, air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS CURTISS (AV-4).
0400 to 0800:
0730: BRYAN, Hartzell L., 885 34 69, TE3, USN, returned on board, [having been] AOL 47 hours and 45 minutes from 0745, 30 October 1948, and was made PAL by order of the Commanding Officer. 0755: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
0800 to 1200:
0855: Secured fresh and salt water, steam, air, electricity, and telephone service from the dock. 0911: Set special sea detail. 0914: YTL-583 moored alongside to starboard. Received Mr. S. E. JORGENSEN on board as pilot. 0935: Underway from pier 1, berth 11, US Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, enroute to Hancock Fuel Docks, berth 215, San Pedro. 0940: Maneuvering at various courses and speeds conforming to the channel with captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0945: Received Mr. S. A. HOAGLAND on board as pilot. 0946: Pursuant to ComServRonOne disp 211858Z of October 1948, OLSON, L. O. HMC, 328 77 63, reported on board for duty with records, transfer papers and baggage. 0956: Mr. S. E. JORGENSEN disembarked. YTL-583 cast off. 1050: Moored port side to Hancock Fuel Docks in berth 215, San Pedro, with 6 standard mooring lines. 1056: Secured special sea detail and mooring detail. 1136: Commenced receiving diesel fuel oil on board with one 6” inch oil line.
1200 to 1600:
Moored as before.
1600 to 2000:
Completed fueling having received 473,468 gallons.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
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2 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to berth 215, Hancock Oil Docks, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving no services from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComCruDiv 15, Flag is on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: BROWN, Tommie (n) 576 81 84, TN, USN; BENSON, Orland T., 295 32 90, EN3, USN; GAGNER, Leo G., 803 25 07, EN2, USN; HENDRICKS, Elmer R., 415 31 84, EN2, USN; LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN; LUCAS, Edward (n), 339 72 71, FN, USN; REMSTER, Ernest R., 784 60 [?], EMFN, USN; RULIFFSON, Allen M., 633 17 94, EM3, USN. Pursuant to Com-8 spd ltr P16-3/3MM/M08/65/CES KS Ser: PE46339 of 10-21-48, ARNOLD, Floyd, (n) 355 73 97, HMC, USN, was transferred with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts to US Naval Hospital, Houston, Texas, for duty. 0845: Stationed the special sea detail. 0845: The pilot, Mr. S. A. HOAGLAND, came aboard. 0849: Crowley tug 29, made fast to starboard bow. 0850: Placed main generators 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 on the line with pilot house control. 0855: Underway from berth 215, Hancock Oil Docks, San Pedro, to anchorage 42, Long Beach, outer harbor. 0907: Crowley tug 29, cast off from starboard bow. Commenced steering various courses and speeds to conform to marked channel. 0922: Passed channel entrance buoy abeam to port. 0932: All engines stopped. Place main generator 5 on the line. 1001: Anchored in 9 fathoms of water, sand bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor, on the following anchorage bearings: Hotel Tower 349°45’, Breakwater light 234°15’. 1005: Secured the regular in-port watch. 1007: Took all main generators 1-6 off the line. 1007: The pilot, Mr. S. A. HOAGLAND, left the ship. 1145: LASTER, William W., TN, USN, reported on board, AOL from 0745 to 1030 this date, a period of about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
1200 to 1600:
1255: Ammunition barge 657 came alongside on the port side. 1310: The captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: LASTER, William W., 357 70 35, TN, USN, deprivation of liberty ashore for 4 days; BURNS, C.R., 670 39 06, FN, USN, Deck Court.
1600 to 2000:
1600: Received the following ammunition: 257 5”/38 projector [sic] 210 powder tanks, 120 lock primers, 7440 rounds 40MM, 7200 rounds 20MM, 1200 rounds ,30 caliber ball cartridge, 3600 rounds .30 caliber, 725 rounds, 12-gauge shotgun, 8,000 rounds, .22 caliber. 1620: A Deck Court was convened by LT. William T. MORRISON, USN, in the case of BURNS, C. R., 670 39 06, FN, USN.1625: Deck Court was adjourned. 1725: The following men reported aboard, having been AOL this date; BENSON, O. T., 295 32 90, EN3, USN, and HENDRICKS, Elmer R., 415 31 84, EN2, USN. 1740: Ammunition barge 657 cast off from alongside.
2000 to 2400:
2145: Secured 2 boiler. 2200: RULIFFSON, Allen M., EM3, USN, returned on board, AOL since 0800, 2 November 1948.
3 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in anchorage 42, in 9 fathoms of water, sand bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: Hotel Tower 349°45’, Breakwater Light 234°15’. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present; SOPA is on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., 805 97 34, EN3, USN. 0820: Made preparations for shifting berth. 0831: Heaved in to short stay. 0835: Placed all main generators on the line with pilot house control. En route from anchorage 42 to anchorage E-8 with 6 main generators on the line for propulsion. The Captain has the conn and the Navigator is on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds to new anchorage. 0852: All engines stopped. 0903: Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach outer harbor, in 6 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: Eastern inner Breakwater Light 015°T and Breakwater Light 2, 294°30’ T. 0905: Secured main engines.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
4 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following anchorage bearings: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, Breakwater Light 2, 294½°T. Number 1 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
0625: REMESTER, E. R., EMFN, USN, returned to the ship in custody of the Shore Patrol, having been AOL from 0745, 2 November 1948, and was made a PAL by orders of the Commanding Officer.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
5 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following anchorage bearings: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, Breakwater Light 2, 294½°T. Number 1 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
0710: BURNS, CHESTER R., 670 39 06, FA, USN, was transferred to Receiving Ship brig for 5 days’ confinement on bread and water, in accordance with mast awarded
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster; absentees: JONES, LeRoy (n), 293 77 38 SN, USN; SONNENBERG, Richard A., 315 56 96, FN, USN. The following men returned aboard, AOL from 0730, 5 November 1948, to 0905, 5 November 1948, a period of 40 minutes: JONES, LeRoy, and SONNENBERG, Richard.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Commanding Officer conducted lower deck inspection. 1530: Lower deck inspection completed.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
6 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 35 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor. Bearings of anchorage: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, Breakwater Light 2, 294°30’T. Number 3 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0915: Quarters for Captain’s inspection. Secured from Captain's inspection.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
7 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 35 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor. Bearings of anchorage: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, Breakwater Light 2, 294°30’T. Number 3 auxiliary generator in use, 1 boiler steaming. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
8 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 35 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor. Bearings of anchorage: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, Breakwater Light 2, 294°30’T. Number 3 auxiliary generator and 1 boiler steaming for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee: McCLELLAN, J. J., EN3, USN, AOL from 0745, 11-8-48.
0800 to 1200:
Anchored as before.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Exercised crew at General Quarters. 1340: Secured from General Quarters. 1440: Conducted rescue and salvage drills. 1502: Secured from rescue and salvage drills.
1600 to 2000:
1630: COOLEDGE, Lewis B., EN3, USN, reported aboard having been AOL from 0800, 11-3-48 [11-8-48 in log-book].
2000 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
9 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 35 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor. Bearings of anchorage: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, Breakwater Light 2, 294°30’T. Number 3 auxiliary generator and 1 boiler steaming for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0805: Made preparations for getting underway with all main engines on the line. 0855: Commenced swinging ship to calibrate Radio Direction Finder and compass compensation. 0938: Secured 3, 4, 5 and 6 main engines. Veered to 45 fathoms of chain.
1200 to 1600:
1500: Secured from calibrating Radio Direction Finder and compass compensation. 1502: Secured 1 and 2 main engines.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
10 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain to starboard anchor. Bearings of anchorage: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, Breakwater Light 2, 294°30’T. Number 3 auxiliary generator 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0847: Tested main engines. 0905: Heaved in to short stay. 1013: BURNS, Chester R., 670 39 06, FA, USN, released from the brig at the US Naval Base, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California, and delivered aboard under guard. 1015: Set special sea detail. 1018: Placed all main generators on the line. 1114: Switched to bridge control. 1118: Underway from berth E-8, Long Beach, for engine vibration test and RDF [Radio Direction Finder] calibration with 6 main generators on the line and pilot house control. Captain had the conn with Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Steering various courses and speeds to clear the breakwater. 1138: With whistle buoy, Long Beach, abeam to starboard, departed Long Beach on base course 180°T and pgc, 168° pstgc, and 167° psc. 1140: Secured special sea detail. 1143: Commenced vibration test at various speeds.
1200 to 1600:
1244: All engines stopped. Making preparations for RDF calibration off Western Breakwater Light, San Pedro, California. 1331: Secured from RDF calibration. 1340: Stationed the special sea detail. Steaming at various speeds on various courses to enter Long Beach Harbor, and approach berth E-8. 1403: Making preparations to anchor. 1408: Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach, with 35 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on mud bottom. Anchored on the following bearings: Hotel Tower, 045°T, Channel Buoy 4, 078°30’T, and Inner Breakwater Light 5, 007°15’. 1413: Secured the special sea detail and set the regular in-port watch. 1414: Secured the main engines.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
11 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water, with 35 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, 2 Breakwater Light, 294½°T. Number 1 boiler steaming and number 3 auxiliary generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to CO, P16-4/MM/cmr, HYLAND, Robert E., 785 43 75, EM3, USN, was transferred for treatment to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, with bag, baggage, records, and transfer papers.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
12 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, in 6 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain out to the starboard anchor on the following bearings: East end Breakwater Light 015°T, 2 Breakwater Light 294½°T. Auxiliary generator 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0815: Prepared to get underway, tested main engines. 0824: Underway from berth E-8, Long Beach Harbor, with all main generators on the line for propulsion. Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Proceeding at various speeds and courses conforming to channel. 0851: Passed through entrance of Long Beach Breakwater. 0853: Took main generators 3 and 4 off the line. 0855: Making standard speed of 14.1 knots, 110 rpm. 0856: With Long Beach sea buoy abeam to starboard 1000 yards, departed for San Diego, California, on base course 144°T and pgc, 131° pstgc, 130° psc. 1130: Visibility reduced to 500 yards, commenced fog signals.
1200 to 1600:
1230: Visibility increased to 5 miles, discontinued fog signals. Commanding Officer held lower deck inspection. 1330: Changed course left to 134°T and gyro, 121° pstgc. 1400: Sighted Point Loma Light bearing 126°T, distance 13 miles. 1440: Slowed to 10 knots. 1500: Increased speed to 14 knots. 1515: Passed buoy 1SD to port, distance 500 yards. Changed course left to 028°T and gyro. 1525: Entered main channel, slowed to 10 knots. Captain conning, on various courses, maneuvering to come alongside pier “H”. 1550: Moored port side to pier “H” with 7 standard mooring lines in San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California.
1600 to 2000:
Secured main engines, 3 generator in line for auxiliary purposes.
2000 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
13 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “H”, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Number 3 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
14 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “H”, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 3 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
15 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “H”, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 3 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA on USS DULUTH.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: COLLINS, E., (n), YN1, USN; FINLEY, J. C., EN2, USN. 0955: Inspection party from USS AJAX reported aboard. 1010: Commenced administrative and material inspection. 1115: USS AJAX inspection party left the ship.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
16 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “H”, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Fleet. SOPA on USS DULUTH. 0030: COLLINS, Edward (n), 708 38 21, YN1, USN, returned aboard under technical arrest from US Naval Receiving Station, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California, in accordance with BuPers C/L 105-48.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentee: DUVALL, SA, USN. 0900: Pursuant to 12th Naval District, ND-11E-jn P16-3/MM Ser: 25088 of 29 October 1948, FALL, Lloyd (n), 376 31 55, EN1, USN, was transferred to Retraining Command, Mare Island, Vallejo, California, for duty. 1030: DUVALL, G. H., SA, USN, returned aboard AOL from 0730, 16 November 1948 to 1030, 16 November 1948, a period of about 3 hours.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2200: Let fire die out under 2 boiler.
17 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “H”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for ship’s power. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA in ComFairWestCoast at the Naval Air Station.
0400 to 0800:
0530: Lit off number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: SCOTT, Clyde N., 634 01 66, EN3, USN.
1200 to 1600:
Moored as before.
1600 to 2000:
1645: SCOTT, Clyde N., EN3, returned absent over leave from 0730 to 1330, 17 November 1948.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Secured number 2 auxiliary boiler.
18 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “H”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA in ComFairWestCoast at the Naval Air Station.
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit off auxiliary boiler 2.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
19 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “How”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA in ComFairWestCoast, Naval Air Station.
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters, with the following absentee: KITZMILLER, Donald E, 294 38 48, EM2, USN, AOL since 0745, 19 November 1948.
1200 to 1600:
1415: KITZMILLER, Donald E., EM2, USN, returned to the ship having been AOL 1 hour, 40 minutes from 0730 to 0910 this date. 1540: McCLELLAN, Johnnie J., 671 17 13, EN3, USN, returned to the ship under technical arrest, reference BuPers C/L 105-48.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
20 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “H”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 1 auxiliary generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA in ComFairWestCoast, Naval Air Station.
0400 to 0800:
0510: Lit fires under 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0900: Observing party from USS AJAX reported on board. 1130: Observing party from USS AJAX departed.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2200: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
21 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “How”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA in ComFairWestCoast, US Naval Air Station.
0400 to 0800:
0530: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the duty section on stations; absentee: WILLIAMS, Clifford (n) 570 69 15, DKSA, USN, AWOL (AOL) since 1800, 20 November 1948.
1200 to 1600:
1530: WILLIAMS, Clifford (n) 570 69 15, DKSA, USN, returned to the ship AWOL since 1800, 20 November 1948, a period of 21 hours and 30 minutes.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
22 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “How”, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA in ComFairWestCoast, US Naval Air Station.
0400 to 0800:
0452: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0730: Commenced making preparations for getting underway. 0745: Cast off all lines. Underway from pier “H”, North Island, San Diego, California, for operating area 11-9 for gunnery drills with Commander G. M. Price, Executive Officer of USS AJAX (AR-7) on board as senior observer. Steering various courses at various speeds conforming to marked channel. All main generators on the line for propulsion with pilot house control. The Captain has the conn, with the Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: DAVIDSON, C. O., SK2, 388 43 18, USN; HILTON, W. L., SH3, 625 87 02, USN; BROWN, T. (n), TN, 567 81 84, USN; NEWELL, L. T,. BN3, 277 55 70, USN; and PHELPS, “J” “C”, FN, 273 25 48, USN. 0817: Passed Ballast Point abeam to starboard, distance, 240 yards. Passed buoy SD1 abeam to starboard, distance 200 yards. Set base course 266°T pgc, 252° pstgc, and 252° psc. 0840: Secured special sea detail and set the regular underway watch. 0843: All engines stopped. Took main generators 3 and 4 off the line. Switched to motor room control. 0844: All engines ahead standard speed 109 rpm for 14 knots. The OOD assumed the conn. 0955: Changed course left to 215°T and gyro, 201° pstgc. 1035: Lost bridge steering control, shifted to steering engine control. 1039: Steering control shifted from steering engine room to pilot house. 1108: Stopped all engines. 1110: Lowered stationary target. 1120: Sounded General Quarters. 1130: Commenced maneuvering at various yardages on various courses to conduct 40MM and 20MM firing practices on stationary target. 1133: Commenced firing 40MM and 20MM practices.
1200 to 1600:
1221: Completed firing of 40MM and 20MM practices having expended 104 rounds of 40MM and 80 rounds of 20MM ammunition. 1225: Steadied on course 270°T and gyro, 255° pstgc, at ? speed. Maneuvering at various courses, awaiting towing plane. 1410: Sounded General Quarters. 1504: Commenced firing 5”/38 anti-aircraft practice “Baker”. 1522: Completed firing 5”/38 gun, having expended 10 rounds of 5”/38 ammunition. 1525: Set base course of 050°T and gyro, 036° pstgc, 036° psc.
1600 to 2000:
1624: All engines stopped to take main generators 5 and 6 off the line and put 3 and 4 on the line. 1627: All engines ahead standard speed 109 rpm for 14 knots. 1651: Changed course to 060°T, 046° pstgc, and 046° psc. 1729: All engines stopped to switch to bridge control. 1730: All engines ahead standard speed. 1746: The Captain assumed the conn. 1747: Set the special sea and mooring detail. Commenced steering various courses to enter channel. 1808: Passed Ballast Point, abeam to port, distance 250 yards. 1814: All engines ahead ? standard speed. 1827: Maneuvering as necessary to go alongside pier. 1830: Moored starboard side to pier “H”, North Island, San Diego, with 7 standard mooring lines. Secured special sea and mooring detail, and set the regular in-port watch. Took all main generators off the line.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
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23 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “H”, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines with number 3 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Fleet present. SOPA in ComFairWestCoast.
0400 to 0800:
0540: Made preparations for getting underway, tested out main engines. 0550: Commander G. W. PRICE USN reported on board as senior observer. 0558: Underway on various courses and speeds to clear channel. Captain conning, Navigator on the bridge, with 6 main generators on the line for propulsion. 0643: Passed buoy ISD to starboard, distance 300 yards. Changed course to 260°T and gyro, 246° pstgc, at standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. 0648: Took generators 3 and 4 off the line.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew on stations; absentees: BROWN, T. (n), TN, 567 81 84, USN; HILTON, W. L., SH3, 625 87 02, USN; PYLANT, Henry D., 938 96 05, SN, USN. 0833: Changed speed to 50 rpm for 6.7 knots. 0843: Changed course to 080°T, 064° pstgc, 065° psc, speed 109 rpm for 14 knots. 0902: Commenced scheduled exercises, maneuvering on various courses at various speeds, making vertical runs on towed target. 1041: Commenced first 5” firing run to starboard. 1045: Completed first firing run. 1134: Commenced 5”/38 firing exercise run to port. 1142: Commenced firing on sled target. 1147: Ceased firing. Ammunition expended: 11 rounds of 5”/38 BL&P. 1155: Set course 285°T, 268° pstgc, 270° psc, speed 9.8 knots, 74 rpm.
1200 to 1600:
1307: Maneuvering at various courses and speeds, awaiting towing plane. 1325: Commenced scheduled exercises. 1349: Commenced 5”/38 firing, plane making “Uncle” runs. 1351: Completed 5”/38 firing. 1353: Commenced firing 20MM and 40MM guns. 1359: Completed all firing exercises. Ammunition expended: six rounds 5”/38 rounds 40 MM 135, rounds 20MM [sic]. 1400: Completed all scheduled exercises. 1416: Proceeding at 14.5 knots, 114 rpm, with all main generators on the line. 1423: Set base course 095°T and pgc, 083° pstgc, 082° psc. 1445: A deck court with LT Harold M. JAMES, USN, as deck court officer, met to try the case of McCLELLAN, J. J., 671 17 13, EN3, USN. 1445: Deck court in the case of McCLELLAN, J. J., EN3, was adjourned.
1600 to 2000:
1637: Sighted San Diego channel buoy bearing 096°T, distance 3 miles. 1657: Passed San Diego channel buoy abeam to port, distance 30 yards. 1658: Entered channel on various courses at various speeds, with Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 1734: Moored starboard side to berth “H”, Naval Air Station, San Diego with 6 standard mooring lines. Secured all main engines. Number 3 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. 1800: Pursuant to ComPhibsPac P-2130 of 11-3-48, the following men reported on board for further transfer to the Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California: SUMARILL, L. (n), 253 41 35, SA, USN; PARDEE, R. L.,323 53 92, SA, USN; GIFFORD, D. E., 217 04 28, MEFN, USN; HUCKABY, R. F., 366 91 62, FA, USN; HUSE, R. N., SA, USN; JOHNSON, B. D., 288 15 25, FA, USN; KELLEY, L. C., 388 02 34, FA, USN; McDORITY, R. G., 229 13 57, ET3, USN; PARRISH, G. E., 317 95 49, ET3, USN; POWELL, D. D., 361 22 32, FA, USN; ADAMS, J. L., 994 67 95, FA, USN; CARTER, W. R., 340 12 21, FA, USN; CLARK, J. A., 253 42 22, FA, USN; MARCH, E. E., 558 38 02, FA, USN; MERRICK, J. B. 555 34 37, FA, USN; WHESTONE, D. B., 347 79 62, FA, USN; ASHLEY, A. C., 56911 49FA, USN; BOOTHE, C. “D”., 230 70 47, FA, USN, and BURNETT, W. J., 361 23 55, FA, USN.
2000 to 2400:
2005: PYLANT, Henry D., 938 96 05, HO, SA, USN, reported on board having been AOL since 0730 this date.
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24 November 1948
San Diego, California
Lat 32.713, Long -117.180
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to pier “How”, San Diego, California, with seven standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Number 3 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Fleet are present. SOPA in ComFairWestCoast,
0400 to 0800:
0745: Made preparations for getting underway. Placed six generators on the line. Tested out main engines. 0754: Underway from pier “How” maneuvering at various courses and speeds to clear harbor.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0818: Passed Ballast Pt. abeam to starboard, distance 200 yards. 0837: Took departure from San Diego sea buoy on base course 323° pgc, 324°T. 309° pstgc, and 311° psc. 0843: All engines ahead standard speed 109 rpm, for 14 knots with motor room control. The OOD (officer of the deck) assumed the conn. A deck court convened with LT. Harold M. JAMES, USN, deck court officer. 1120: The deck court adjourned.
1200 to 1600:
1320: The deck court which met at 1000 adjourned.1420: The captain assumed the conn. 1426: All engines stopped to switch to bridge control. Stationed the sea and anchor detail. 1435: Passed through Long Beach entrance to the breakwater. Commenced steering various courses and speeds to assigned berth. 1454: Making preparations to anchor. 1457: Anchored at berth C-8, outer harbor, in Long Beach, with 7 fathoms of water, 40 fathoms of chain out to the port anchor in mud bottom. Anchored on the following bearings: Outer East Breakwater Light, 105°T. Secured special [sea] and anchor detail. Secured main engines. 1500: Secured master gyro compass. 1630: Pursuant to ComPhibPac P-2130 of 11-13-48, the following men were transferred to Receiving Station, US Naval Base Terminal Island, Long Beach, California, for further assignment: SUMARILL, L. (n), 253 41 35, SA, USN; PARDEE, R. L.,323 53 92, SA, USN; GIFFORD, D. E., 217 04 28, MEFN, USN; HUCKABY, R. F., 366 91 62, FA, USN; HUSE, R. N., SA, USN; JOHNSON, B. D., 288 15 25, FA, USN; KELLEY, L. C., 388 02 34, FA, USN; McDORITY, R. G., 229 13 57, ET3, USN; PARRISH, G. E., 317 95 49, ET3, USN; POWELL, D. D., 361 22 32, FA, USN; ADAMS, J. L., 994 67 95, FA, USN; CARTER, W. R., 340 12 21, FA, USN; CLARK, J. A., 253 42 22, FA, USN; MARCH, E. E., 558 38 02, FA, USN; MERRICK, J. B. 555 34 37, FA, USN; WHESTONE, D. B., 347 79 62, FA, USN; ASHLEY, A. C., 56911 49FA, USN; BOOTHE, C. “D”., 230 70 47, FA, USN, and BURNETT, W. J. 361 23 55, FA, USN.
1600 to 2000:
1740: Pursuant to CSR-1 12919522 of October 1948, WOOD, Robert Y., 619 11 38, QM2, USN, returned aboard for duty.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
25 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8 outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 40 fathoms of chain to the port anchor, with mud bottom on the following bearings: Outer East breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Ship’s service generator 3 on the line for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees. 1140: Mustered duty section on stations; absentee as follows: DELANEY, John (n), 722 39 55, TN, USN, AOL since 1100 this date. 1150: Let fires die under number 2 boiler. Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 1150: DELANEY, John (n), TN, returned aboard, AOL since 1100 this date, a period of about 50 minutes.
1200 to 1600:
Let fires die under number 1 boiler. Lit fires under 2 boiler.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
26 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 40 fathoms of chain to the port anchor, with mud bottom, on the following bearings: Outer East breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Ship’s service generator 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOPEKA (CL-67). 0000: Let fires die out under 2 boiler.
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: KELLY, W. E., EN1, 244 01 49, USN. 0840: KELLY, W. E., EN1, USN, returned aboard absent over leave from 0730 to 0735, 26 November 1948. 0913: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler. 0955: Let fires die under number 1 boiler. Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 1130: Veered port chain to 75 fathoms. Started gyro compass.
1200 to 1600:
1535: Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: DELANEY, John (n), 722 39 55, TN, USN, 1 day’s restriction; COLLINS, Edward (n), 708 38 21, loss of liberty for a period of 45 days.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
27 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 40 fathoms of chain to the port anchor, with mud bottom, on the following bearings: Outer East breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Ship’s service generator number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. 0930: Held quarters for Captain’s inspection of crew. 1005: Secured from Captain’s inspection. 1130: Pursuant to MavMed-G (Ref-4-45), LEE, J. L., 939 44 92, SN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, for treatment.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
28 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 70 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: East Breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Number 2 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
0800 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
29 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 75 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: Outer East breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Ship’s service generator number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is ComBatCruPac with flag on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 1050: Pursuant to ComServRonOne dispatch 261814Z of November 1948, WARNER, Leonard S., 680 24 52, ENC, USN, reported for duty. 1105: Pursuant to BuPers ltr Pers 6303-RPC-1 of November 1948, NEWELL, Lloyd T., 377 55 70, BM3, USN, was transferred with bag, records, and transfer papers to Receiving Station, San Francisco, California, for duty.
0800 to 1200:
Anchored as before.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Pursuant to NavMed Form G, BURNS, Chester R., FN, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, for treatment, with bag, baggage, records and transfer papers.
1600 to 2000:
1840: Pursuant to Pers-3VIJ P16-3/MM of 6-27-45, ROMBERGER, Karold M., 385 86 42, RM1, USN, reported on board for duty with baggage, records and transfer papers.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Let fires die under number 2 boiler.
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30 November 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 70 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: East Breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Ship’s service generator number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
0505: Lit fires under number 2 boiler. 0625: Pursuant to CSR-1 disp 261814Z of November, 1948, ALEXANDER, James H., FP3, 208 77 31, USN, reported on board for duty with baggage, records and transfer papers.
0800 to 1200: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0930: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 1030: Let fires die under 2 boiler. 1145: Commenced sounding fog signals. Visibility closed to 100 yards.
1200 to 1600:
Visibility increased to 500 yards, continued fog signals. 1500: Pursuant to ComServRonOne dispatch 261814Z of November, 1948, PADDY, J. A., 248 17 46, TN, USN, reported on board for duty.
1600 to 2000:
1817: Held fire drill. 1830: Secured from fire drill.
2000 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1948
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[List of officers, unchanged from November 1948]
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1 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 70 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: East Breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Number 1 generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: ELLIOTT, C. W., 629 90 58, EN3, USN; DELANEY, J., 722 39 55, TN, USN; HALCOMB, M., 707 67 45, SN, USN; and POINDEXTER, W. P., 791 16 14, TN, USN. 0850: The following men reported aboard having been AOL since 0730 [this date], ELLIOTT, C. W., EN3, USN; DELANEY, J., TN, USN; and POINDEXTER, W. P., TN, USN. HALCOMB, M., USN, reported aboard, having been AOL since 0730, 1 December 1948.
1200 to 1600:
1420: Pursuant to Commanding Officer USS BURTON ISLAND ltr AG88/P16-4/MM/cmr of 1 December 1948, ELLIOTT, Charles W., 629 98 58, EN3, USN, reported aboard having completed temporary duty with Navy Shore Patrol, Pico Avenue [Street in log-book], Long Beach, California. 1420: BROWN, Tommy (n), 576 81 84, TN, USN, reported aboard in custody of ELLIOTT, Charles W., EN3, USN, having been AOL from this command since 0800, November 18, 1948, a period of about 13 days, 6 hours and 20 minutes.
1600 to 2000.
Anchored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
2 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 70 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: East Breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Number 1 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
1510: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
Anchored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2300: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
3 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 75 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: East Breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Number 1 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0813: Commanding Officer and party left the ship to observe competitive exercises aboard USS UVALDE [UVALDI in log-book].
1200 to 1600:
1405: Received the following ammunition aboard: 16 5”/38 projectiles, 27 5”/38 powder cartridges, 2 5”/38” short cartridges.
1600 to 2000:
Anchored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2100: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
4 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth C-8, outer harbor, Long Beach, California, in 7 fathoms of water, with 75 fathoms of chain to the port anchor on the following bearings: East Breakwater light 007°T, Buoy 4 060°T, Inner Breakwater light 105°T. Number 1 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0745: Pursuant to CSR Desp 2618142 of 11-48, SINGLETARY, Lance L., 272 0634, ENC, USN, reported aboard for duty.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster: absentee: KIRKLAND, H. A., 569 06 18, SA, USN. 0830: Made preparations for getting underway. 0841: Commenced heaving in the anchor to short stay. 0845: Pilot E. JOHNSON came aboard. 0957: Underway from berth C-8, Long Beach outer harbor, to go alongside USS HECTOR. Pilot has the conn, Captain, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge, with all 6 main engines on the line for propulsion. 1004: Passed through inner harbor breakwater. 1010: Maneuvering as necessary to go alongside USS HECTOR. 1015: Moored port side to USS HECTOR at inner mole [also named as inner harbor], Terminal Island Naval Yard, Long Beach, with numbers 1 and 6 8”mooring lines, 2, 3, 4 and 5 7/8” wire, with deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy, and towing cable to after buoy. 1025: Secured main engines. 1100: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: BROWN, Tommy (n), TN, USN, summary court-martial.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
5 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR at inner mole, Terminal Island Naval Yard, Long Beach, with six standard mooring lines. Deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy, and towing cable to after buoy. Number 4 ship’s service generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA (CL-67).
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
6 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7) with six standard mooring lines and deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to after buoy, with number 4 ship’s generator in use for auxiliary purposes. Ships present; various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA aboard USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0502: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: JETT, Carl, 671 67 40, SN, USN; ROY, Henry R., 604 02 97, EN2, USN. 0915: ROY, H. R. returned absent over leave from 0730 to 0740, 6 December 1948. JETT, C. L. returned absent over leave from 0730 to 0915, 6 December 1948. Pursuant to BuMed form “G” of 6 December 1948, BRYAN, Hartzell L., 885 34 69, TE3, USN, and LOVELL, Myron R., 639 60 54, FN, USN, were transferred to the US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with bag, baggage, records and transfer papers for treatment. 0930: Made weekly test of magazine sprinkling valves; condition satisfactory. 1010: Received water barge alongside to starboard. 1130: The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: BRADFORD, Venus O., EN2, USN, reduced to next inferior rating; RADISHOFSKI, Robert (n), FN, USN, warning; APLEY, Maurice W., EN3, USN, 30 days’ deprivation of liberty; ROY, Henry R., EN2, USN, warning; JETT, C. L., SN, USN, warning.
1200 to 1600:
1210: Cast off water barge from alongside.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
7 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines plus deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone from the repair shop and shore. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
1510: Lit fires under number [blank] boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0907: A summary court-martial, LT Donald W. BENDINELLI, USN, senior member, met to try the case of Clifford WILLIAMS, DKSA, USN. 0952: Summary court-martial adjourned to await action of the convening authority.
1200 to 1600:
1300: KIRKLAND, Howard A., 569 06 18, SA, USN, transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California. Pursuant to BuMed Form “G”. 1310: JAMISON, Harry (n), 263 79 05, QM3, USN, received on board from USS HECTOR (AR-7) ComServPac spd ltr P16-3/MM Serial 2680. 1315: Summary court-martial convened with LCDR Paul W. FRAZIER, USN, senior member, to try the case of BROWN, Tommy, 576 81 84, TN, USN. 1340: Summary court-martial adjourned in the case of BROWN, Tommy, TN, USN.
1600 to 2000:
1742: Conducted fire drill.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
8 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner mole, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines. Deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electrical power, share telephone line from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Quarters for muster; absentee: RULIFSON, A. M., EM3, 633 17 94, USN. 0940: WOOD, R. Y., 619 11 38, QM2, USN, was transferred to USS HECTOR, pursuant to Commander Service Squadron One, spd ltr P16-3/MM, Serial 2680, 12-6-48.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
9 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR, inner mole, Long Beach, California, with standard mooring lines and deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone from USS HECTOR and shore. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2145: Let fires die out under number 1 boiler.
10 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner mole, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines plus deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to after buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from the repair ship. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0610: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Pursuant to standard transfer form “G”, PHELPS, J. C., was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, for treatment. 1340: Water barge (YWN-64) came alongside starboard side. 1400: The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: BICKFORD, W. L., SN, USN, AOL a period of about 28 days: summary court martial; TEAL, D. D., DK3, USN, AOL a period of about 28 days: summary court martial; RULLIFFSON, A. M., EM3, USN, AOL about 40 hours: deprivation of liberty for 3 days. 1500: Pursuant to Commander Service Squadron One spd ltr P16-3/ MM, Serial 3705 of 8 December 1948, CARPENTER, W. L., 296 52 56, SN, USN, reported on board for duty. 1510: Water barge cast off from ship.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
11 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines and deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees. Commanding Officer inspected crew at quarters.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
12 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines and deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0500: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
13 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines and deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0520: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: CARR, Billie L., SN, 568 16 43, USN; SANER, George J., BM3, 555 93 22, USN; MacLEOD, John D., EN2, 557 81 45, USN; McCLELLAN, Johnnie J., FN, 671 17 13, USN; SCOTT, Clifford (n), EN3, 634 01 66, USN; YEARWOOD, David L., FN, 986 93 70, USN. 0900: Pursuant to BuMed Form “G” dated same: ADAMS, Clifford (n), SA, 569 07 32, USN, was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Long Beach, with transfer papers, health record, and baggage.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Pursuant to CSR1 spd ltr P16-3/MM Serial: 3717 of 10 December 1948, MORENO, Louis A. J., 381 95 01, ME3, USN, reported aboard for duty from USS HECTOR with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts.
1600 to 2000:
1600: Pursuant to BuPers Manual, D-9104, transfer code AG88/160800-157, POINDEXTER, Wilbert, 791 16 14, TN, USN, left the ship with bag, baggage, records and pay accounts for US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, California. 1610: Commander Service Squadron One, Disp 101755Z of December 1948, the following men reported aboard for temporary duty with bag, baggage, and pay accounts: LUCE, Grady M., 359 78 16, EN1, USN; KOSSEK, John E., 226 53 57, FN, USN; DANIEL, Leon (n), 798 75 80, SA, USN; LAMB, Edward E., 364 53 86, SA, USN; WILLIAMS, James L., 296 72 95, SA, USN; DAY, Raymond L., 344 78 39, FA, USN; RITTENBERY, Joseph C., 318 07 89, FA, USN.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
14 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines and deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0520: Lit fires under number 1 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentees: CARR, Billie L., SN, 568 16 43, USN; McCLELLAN, Johnnie J., FN, 671 17 13, USN; LENNEAR, Leo Vandon, 555 55 49, SD3, USN. The Commanding Officer held mast in the case of JONES, LeRoy, 293 77 38, SN, USN, and assigned the following punishment: deprivation of liberty ashore for a period of 15 days.
1200 to 1600:
1240: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE Dispatch 081653Z of December 1948, TROMMLER, Robert E., 784 61 57, ET3, USN, was transferred with bag, records and transfer papers to USS HECTOR for duty. 1325: A summary court-martial, of which LCDR Paul W. FRAZIER, USN, is senior member, met to try the case of TEAL, Donald D.,306 64 46, DK3, USN, and adjourned at 1340 to await [action of] the convening authority. 1345: A summary court-martial, of which LCDR Paul W. FRAZIER, USN, is senior member, met to try the case of BICKFORD, LeRoy W., 329 98 72, SN, USN, and adjourned at 1400 to await action of the convening authority.
1600 to 2000:
1620: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE Dispatch 101765Z of December 1948, BYRNES, Vincent E., 406 18 15, EN1, USN, reported on board this vessel for temporary additional duty.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
15 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines plus deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from repair ship and shore. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 0620: McCLELLAN, J. J., FN, USN, returned absent over leave since 0730, 14 December 1948. Pursuant to ComServRon ONE Dispatch 101755Z of December 1948, the following men reported for temporary additional duty: AYER, Edward H., 751 72 06, SN, USN; WILLIAMS; Edwin E., 567 51 22, FN, USN; MAIDEN, Kyle E., 266 69 21, EN1, USN; SESTO, John Jr., 317 59 51, DT2, USN; CALLAHAN, Thomas R., 570 90 43, BM3, USN; KERCHELICH, John, 954 28 51, FA, USN; and DOW, Charles A., 318 01 61, SA, USN.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0945: Published the findings and sentence in the case of BROWN, Tommy (n), TN, USN, tried by summary court-martial for possession of alcoholic liquor. Findings: guilty. Sentence: solitary confinement for 15 days and loss of pay amounting to $144.00. 0950: Published the findings and sentence in the case of WILLIAMS, Clifford (n), SA, USN, tried by summary court-martial for taking intoxicating liquor aboard ship and being incapacitated for the proper performance of duty due to indulging in intoxicating liquor. Findings: guilty. Sentence: confinement for 1 month to the limits of the ship and loss of pay amounting to $120.00.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
16 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines plus deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA. 0300: Pursuant to Commander Service Squadron One dispatch 101755Z of December 1948, ROWLAND, W. T., 266 65 14, EN1, reported on board for duty.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster. JAMISON, H., QM3, reported on board having been AOL from this date. 1130: Pursuant to Commander Western Sea Frontier dispatch 302306Z of November 1948, the following men reported on board for duty: WOOLDRIDGE, S. R., 387 83 42, USN; DOTSON, B. G., 366 94 44, SA, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1310: Water Barge YWN-64 cast off from ship. 1415: The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: JAMISON, Harry (n), QM3, USN, AOL for a period of 2½ hours, awarded: deprivation of liberty for a period of 2 days; McCLELLAN, Johnnie, J., FN, 671 17 13, USN, AOL for a period of 22 hours; awarded: 10 days’ deprivation of liberty. 1435: Pursuant to Pers 6303-VIJ-1 P16-3/MM of 6-27-45, the following men reported on board with bags, records and transfer papers, PHELPS, J. C., FN, 273 25 48, USN; KIRKLAND, Howard A., SA, 569 06 18, USN; LOVELL, Myron R., FN, 631 60 54, USN.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
17 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR (AR-7), inner harbor, Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines with deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to stern buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0900: Mustered crew on stations; absentees: ARAGON, Albert L., SA, 373 00 74, USN; DANIEL, Leon (n), SA, 798 75 80, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to BuPers ltr Pers-6305-deb-33 of 10-48 and Com-11 1st END ND-11-112/wje Serial: 7030 of 10-29-48, BROWN, Tommy (n), 576 81 84, TN, USN, was transferred under guard to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for further transfer to Naval School Construction “CBC” Port Hueneme, California, with bags, records and transfer papers for a normal tour of shore duty and disciplinary action. Pursuant to ComServPac Personnel Order 2575, dated 7 December 1948, COLLINS, Edward (n), 708 38 21, YN1, USN, was transferred to US Naval Receiving Station, Long Beach, for leave to which [he was] entitled and, upon expiration there, for further transfer to Commanding Officer, ServForAdmin for a normal tour of overseas duty as relief for GREENE, E. W., YN1, USN. 1420: Chief of Staff, Service Squadron One and Operations Officer made an informal inspection of the ship.
1600 to 2000:
1845: Pursuant to Shore Patrol Report, CARR, Billie L., 568 18 43, SN, USN, reported aboard under technical arrest.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
18 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Moored port side to USS HECTOR, inner breakwater [mole], Long Beach, California, with six standard mooring lines, deep sea anchor cable to forward buoy and towing cable to after buoy. Receiving electricity and telephone service from USS HECTOR. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; absentees: ARAGON, Albert L., SA, 373 00 74, USN, and DANIEL, Leon (n), SA, 798 75 80, USN. 0815: Made preparations for getting underway. 0830: Set special sea detail. 0844: Underway from alongside USS HECTOR to assigned anchorage P-1, Long Beach, with 6 main engines on the line for propulsion, Captain conning and Navigator on the bridge. 0911: Anchored in berth P-1, outer harbor, Long Beach, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: hotel 038°T, breakwater light 285°T and buoy 135°T.
1200 to 1600:
1203: Pursuant to ComServRonOne spd letter Serial 3795, 17 December 1948, McGee, V. C. Jr., 364 58 51, SA, USN, reported on board for duty. 1203: Pursuant to ComServRon dispatch 162220Z of December 1948, WISE, H. B. Jr., 266 88 52, RMSN, USN, reported on board for temporary duty. 1225: Secured number 1 boiler.
1600 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
19 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: hotel 038°T, breakwater light 285°T and buoy 135°T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Anchored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew on stations; no absentees. 0805: Pursuant to ComServRon ONE dispatch 162220Z of December 1948, INGLE, B. H. Jr., 833 63 05, RD3, USN, reported on board for temporary duty.
1200 to 2400:
Anchored as before.
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20 December 1948
Long Beach, California
Lat 33.748, Long -118.230
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: hotel 038°T, breakwater light 285° and buoy 115°T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0400: Made preparations for getting underway. 0423: Underway for firing area, with all main generators on the line. Captain at the conn, Navigator and Executive Officer on the bridge. 0437: Cleared the Long Beach breakwater entrance. 0441: All engines stopped, took numbers 3 and 4 [engines] off the line. 0442: Took departure with Long Beach entrance buoy abeam to starboard, distance 1,000 yards. Set base course 170°T, 169° pgc, 158° pstgc, and 153° psc, standard speed 14 knots, 109 rpm. 0445: Secured special sea detail. 0450: Officer of the Deck took over conn. 0607: Passed unidentified ship abeam to starboard, distance 1½ mile.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: JAMISON, Harry (n), QM3, 263 79 05, USN. 0836: Maneuvering at various speeds and courses awaiting target tow ship. 0850: Commenced scheduled exercises. 0920: Commenced firing 20MM battery. 0935: Completed firing 20MM battery, 80 rounds 20MM ammunition expended. 1106: Commenced 5”/38 firing run. 1109: Completed 5”/38 firing run, 6 rounds 5”/38 ammunition expended. 1122: Put numbers 3 and 4 main generators on the line for propulsion. 1147: Took main generators 3 and 4 off the line. Completed scheduled exercises. 1148: Maneuvering at various speeds and courses awaiting target tow plane.
1200 to 1600:
1417: Commenced scheduled exercises. 1437: Commenced scheduled firing practice. 1440: Completed firing schedule, having expended 4 rounds 5”/38, 40 rounds 40MM ammunition. 1555: Set base course 347°T, 346° pc, 335° psc, 332° pstgc, with 6 engines on the line for 15.7 knots, 132 rpm.
1600 to 2000:
1625: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: SLOAN, Ferrel C., BM1, leaving station without permission: deprivation of liberty for 10 days. 1725: Changed course to 336°T, 335°T, 320° pstgc, 321° psc. 1820: Entered Long Beach outer breakwater. 1820: Proceeding on various speeds and courses to anchor. Captain conning, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. Anchored in berth P-1, outer harbor, Long Beach, in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to the port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings; outer breakwater light 2 262°T, channel buoy 4 195°T, Los Angeles harbor light 229°T. 1830: Secured all main engines.
2000 to 2400:
2225: Let fires die under 2 boiler.
21 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Anchored in berth P-1, Long Beach Harbor in 6 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain to port anchor. Anchored on the following bearings: inner breakwater light 2 262°T, channel buoy 4 195°T, Los Angeles harbor light 229°T. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet are present. SOPA is on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: JETT, Carl L., QMSN, 671 67 40, USN. 0814: Made preparations for getting underway. 0823: Underway from berth P-1, outer harbor, Long Beach, to berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California. Captain at the conn, Executive Officer and Navigator on the bridge. 0824: Proceeding at various speeds and courses conforming to San Pedro East Channel. 0913: Moored starboard side to the dock in berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, with 6 standard mooring lines. 0923: Secured special sea detail.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Pursuant to verbal orders, MORGAN, Carl Awalt, 361 16 23, FA, USN, reported aboard for temporary additional duty until about 24 December 1948. 1500: Pursuant to ComServRon One dispatch 16220Z of 16 December 1948, ADONNES, Benigno (n), 583 11 65, TN, USN, left the ship with bag, baggage, records and pay account for USS HECTOR for duty.
1600 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2400: Let fire die out under number 2 boiler.
22 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water from the dock. Number 2 ship’s service generator on the line for auxiliary purposes. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0815: YOG-87 came alongside to port, commenced fueling ship. 0900: Published the findings and sentence in the case of TEAL, Donald Duane, DK3, USN, tried by summary court-martial for missing ship and absence over leave. Findings: guilty; sentence: reduction to next inferior rating and extra police duties for a period of 1 month. Approved by convening authority, 17 December 1948, and immediate superior in command, 20 December 1948. 0915: Published findings and sentence in the case of BICKFORD, Willard LeRoy, SN, USN, tried by summary court-martial for missing ship and absence over leave. Findings: guilty; sentence: confinement to the limits of the ship for 30 days and loss of pay amounting to $180.00. Approved by convening authority, 17 December 1948, and immediate superior in command, 20 December 1948.
1200 to 1600:
1200: Pursuant to BuPers circular letter 105-48 dated 22 December 1948, JAMISON, Harry (n), 263 79 05, QM3, USN, returned aboard under technical arrest after being absent over leave since 0330, 20 December 1948. 1455: Pursuant to BuPers letter pers-6303-VIJ-1, P16-3/MM of June 27, 1945, dated December 22, 1948, ADAMS, Clifford (n), 569 07 32, SA, USN reported on board this vessel for duty. 1545: 1455:Pursuant to BuPers letter pers-6303-VIJ-1, P16-3/MM of June 27, 1945, dated December 22, 1948, LEE, Joseph Lloyd, 939 44 92, SN, USN, reported on board this vessel for duty.
1600 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2200: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
23 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0505: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 1015: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: JAMISON, Harry (n), QM3, USN, 10 days’ deprivation of liberty ashore, and CARR, Billie L., SN, USN, deck court.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2130: BAUTISTA, C. R., 583 34 64, TN, USN, reported aboard for duty. Authority: ComServRon One dispatch 212218Z, December 1948.
24 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Held quarters for muster; no absentees. 0915: Pursuant to BuPers dispatch 211500Z of 21 December 1948, PYLANT, H. O., SA, 938 96 05, USN, was transferred to Naval Receiving Ship, Long Beach, California, for discharge. 1015: Pursuant to Commander Western Sea Frontier dispatch 062200Z of December 1948 and Commander Service Squadron One speed letter serial 3684, December 7, 1948, the following men reported on board for duty; SUHR, A. A., 318 16 87, FA, USN; HENDERSON, J. (n) Jr., 996 04 25, FA, USN; BRACKETT, J. E., 996 04 14, FA, USN; REED, J. D., 361 31 57, FA, USN; SANTOS, G. F., 799 28 71, FA, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1337: Pursuant to Pers-3118-AMM2 9 December 1948, LCDR Samuel GOLDHABER, Dental Corps, USN, reported on board for temporary additional duty.
1600 to 2000:
1942: Pursuant to Commander Service Squadron One dispatch 212218Z, 22 December 1948, SMITH, E. (n) Jr., 983 95l 56, TN, USN, reported on board for duty.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
25 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew on stations; absentee: SCHWEIZER, E. R., SO3, USN. 0930: SCHWEIZER, E. R. reported on board having been AOL from 0800 this date. Pursuant to Commander Western Sea Frontier dispatch 062200Z of December 1948, the following men reported on board for duty: SUHR, A. A., 318 16 87, FA, USN; HENDERSON, J. (n) Jr., 996 04 25, FA, USN; BRACKETT, J. E., 996 04 14, FA, USN; REED, J. D., 361 31 57, FA, USN; SANTOS, G. F., 799 28 71, FA, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1337: Pursuant to Pers-3118-AMM2, 9 December 1948, LCDR Samuel GOLDHABER, Dental Corps, USN, reported on board for temporary additional duty.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
26 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered duty section on stations; no absentees.
1200 to 2000:
Moored as before.
27 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Various units of the US Pacific Fleet present. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0610: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: JONES, LeRoy, (n) Jr., SN, USN. 0829: JONES, LeRoy, (n) Jr. returned absent over leave since 0800, 27 December 1948.
1200 to 1600:
Moored as before.
1600 to 2000:
1615: Pursuant to US Naval Recruiting Station, Denver, Colorado, Serial E-137, NL27/P13/P16-4/MM, ARAGON, A. returned aboard under technical arrest after being apprehended by civil authorities at Trinidad, Colorado, at 0900, 24 December 1948, being AOL from this vessel from 0730, December 17, 1948.
2000 to 2400:
Moored as before.
28 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA. 0350: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0400 to 0800:
Moored as before.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; no absentees. 0815: Pursuant to Commanding Officer’s orders of 28 December 1948, and in accordance with ComServRon One verbal orders, ChBosn Kenneth J. SCHMITZ, 0415976, USN, left the ship under temporary additional duty orders for Port Hueneme, California, to conduct naval business. 0910: Made weekly inspection of magazine sprinkling system. Conditions normal. 0955: Lit fires under number 1 boiler. 1015: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: ARAGON, Albert L., SA, USN: deck court; JONES, LeRoy, (n), SN, USN: deprivation of liberty for 1 day; SCHWEIZER, E. R., SO3, USN: deprivation of liberty for 1 day.
1200 to 1600:
1300: Pursuant to verbal orders, MORGAN, C. A., FN, USN, returned to USS HECTOR upon completion of work connected with repair. 1300: Pursuant to NavMed form “G”, ROBERTSON, J. W., FA, USN, was transferred to Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California. 1355: Secured number 1 boiler.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
29 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA. 0350: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0400 to 0800:
0705: CARLSON, U. F., 316561, ChMach, USN, returned on board from 7 days’ leave.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered the crew at quarters; no absentees.
1200 to 2400:
Moored as before.
30 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA. 0000: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
0400 to 0800:
0450: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee as follows: SIRACUSA, C., EN3, 944 59 02, USN.
1200 to 1600:
1237: SIRACUSA, Charles (n), EN3, returned absent over leave since 0800, 30 December 1948. 1300: Pursuant to BuPers orders, Pers-630-Rc, 10, dated 21 December 1948, POPE, Robert B., 385 98 91, BM2, USN, was transferred to Sandia Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, for duty with bag, records and transfer papers. 1415: Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: McCLELLAN, J. J., FN, USN: second offense, being in an unauthorized part of the ship: 5 days’ deprivation of liberty; first offense: illegal possession of another man’s clothing: deck court; CONIFF, G., FN, USN, first offense: illegal possession of another man’s clothing; punishment: deck court; second offense: being in unauthorized part of the ship, punishment: 5 days’ deprivation of liberty. 1500: Published the findings and sentence in the case of CARR, Billy Lei, SN, USN, tried by deck court for having in his possession an illegally altered identification card for the purpose of falsifying his date of birth; finding: guilty; sentence: to be confined to the limits of the ship for 20 days, and to lose pay amounting to $30.00.
1600 to 2000:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2400: Let fires die out under number 2 boiler.
31 December 1948
San Pedro, California
Lat 33.711, Long -118.277
0000 to 0400:
Moored starboard side to pier 3, berth 58, Naval Supply Depot, San Pedro, California, with 6 standard mooring lines. Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the dock. Ships present: various units of the US Pacific Fleet. SOPA on USS TOPEKA.
0400 to 0800:
0515: Lit fires under number 2 boiler.
0800 to 1200:
0800: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: KRUEGER, Harman G., 960 87 62, EN3, USN. 0825: KRUEGER, Herman G. returned aboard, AWOL since 2230, 30 December 1948. 0930: Started gyro compass. 1040: Pursuant to CWSF dispatch 062200Z of December 1948 and ComServRon One, speed letter, serial 3684, dated 7 December 1948, DAVIS, Richard H., 318 17 08, SA, USN, reported aboard for duty.
1200 to 1600:
1330: Captain conducted inspection of lower decks. 1500: Pursuant to ComServRonOne speed letter, serial 3958 of 30 December 1948, the following men reported on board for duty with baggage, records and transfer papers: NEWCOMB, William L., 568 61 06, ET2, USN; NELSON, Walter O., 372 85 72, SN, USN; KENNEDY, Thomas M. Jr., 275 86 17, SN, USN; JENKINS, Willie L., 247 29 42, SN, USN.
1600 to 2400:
Moored as before.
2000 to 2400:
2245: Let fires die under number 2 boiler.